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GST will bring uniformity in system: BJP

Malaysian PM to visit India for five days

Eight measures part of anti-graft policy: Government
The government said on Wednesday that it is implementing eight anti-graft measures as part of its policy of `zero tolerance' against corruption.

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Business

Rupee hits 17-month high against US dollar
The rupee hit its highest levels against the US dollar in 15 months while shares edged up on Wednesday as strong inflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs) into the country continued, although broader gains were capped ahead of earnings results.

India becomes net exporter of power
Using power trade as a tool for diplomacy, India spread goodwill in its neighbourhood extending up to Myanmar by exporting 5,798 MU (million units) during the April 2016-February 2017 period. This is roughly 4% more than 5,585 MU it imported from Bhutan, data from Central Electricity Authority shows.

33% reservation in LPG dealership, norms eased
The government has introduced 33% reservation for women and eased the criteria of age and education for allotment of cooking gas distributorship as well as eased norms for awarding petrol pump dealerships.

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Environment

Chinese demand for elephant ivory drops: Report
The price of ivory in China has dropped sharply as the country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year, a leading elephant conservation group said in a new report on Wednesday.

Temperature drop led to mass extinction

UN predicts unusual weather in 2017
Extreme weather and climate conditions, including Arctic "heatwaves", have continued into 2017, after global temperatures set record last year and the world witnessed exceptionally low sea ice and unabated ocean heat, the UN weather agency said.

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World

Texas trooper: 12 dead, 3 injured in church van-truck crash
Twelve people were killed and three others were injured Wednesday when a van carrying 14 church members and a pickup truck collided on a two-lane Texas highway. Photos and video of the scene showed heavy damage to the front drivers' sides of the small white church van and the pickup truck.

Afghanistan women swim against threats for Olympic dream
There are 30 pools in Afghanistan, only one that welcomes girls — and it is facing militant threats for doing so. Nevertheless a handful are diving in, pioneers racing to achieve Olympic glory in Tokyo.

Suicide truck bombing kills 15 in Baghdad: Iraqi officials
The bomber detonated the vehicle, an oil tanker laden with explosives, security and hospital officials said. Three policemen were among the dead while the rest were civilians, and a number of policemen were also wounded, the officials said.

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Entertainment

Movie Review: Poorna
'Poorna' is not only motivational for young Indian women, but for anyone looking to scale great heights against all odds.

Neeraj Pandey: My journey has been fabulous

Don't freeze, scream: Akshay on self-defence

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Science

Talking to Siri often? You're probably lonely
It may be fun to converse with artificial intelligence assistants like Siri and Alexa, but an increased interaction with such humanlike devices may indicate loneliness, a new study said.

Google knows if you're watching too much porn
Whilst originally designed as a way for people to buy secret presents for their partners or to Google things they were too embarrassed for anyone to know, incognito windows are used by a vast array of people to watch porn.

How a paralysed man fed himself for first time in 8 years
A paralysed man in Cleveland fed himself mashed potatoes for the first time in eight years, aided by a computer-brain interface that reads his thoughts and sends signals to move muscles in his arm, researchers in the US said.

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Sports

I've always enjoyed sledging in any format of the game: Saha
Indian and Australian cricketers will soon be sharing the dressing rooms in the IPL and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, fresh from his team's triumph in one of the most controversial bilateral contests in recent times, feels it's time to "move forward".

Virat Kohli is a 'flog', says Merv Hughes
Former fast bowler Merv Hughes has taken a dig at Virat Kohli, who was targeted by current and former Australian players as well as the media during the just-concluded Test series, calling the Indian skipper a "flog", an apparently derogatory Australian slang.

India Open: Sindhu, Saina breeze into second round
India shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal cruised past their respective opponents in women's singles to enter the second round at the India Open Super Series 2017 in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Technology

Samsung launches DeX docking station accessory for Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+
Users can simply put their Galaxy S8/S8+ into the DeX Station, which in turn connects with an HDMI-compatible monitor, keyboard and mouse to give a desktop-like experience.

Huawei P10 gets its first camera bug fix within a month of launch
Since it is a maintenance update, the Android OS and EMUI versions stay the same.

Apple engineer tweets why iOS 10.3 feels 'snappier'
Lienhart said that in iOS 10.3, Apple has tweaked the UI animations for quicker response times.

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Education

Last minute tips for JEE(Main)

US body announces scholarship programme for Indian women
A top US body in international education and global investment banking has announced a scholarship and mentoring programme for the Indian women university students in science and technology-related fields.

US universities register drop in Indian student applications
US universities have registered a sharp decline in the number of applications from Indian students after a spate of hate crimes and fear and anxiety about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump Administration.

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Mumbai

Tax on slums, big outlay for water and infra
In a move that could further hit the real estate market, BMC has proposed to levy a 1% surcharge on all property transactions and even in cases where a property is gifted.

Plan to reduce money spent on salaries to 41%
With the size of the BMC budget getting shrunk by 32%, the civic body is also aiming to reduce its establishment costs, that is, the money spent on paying salaries to municipal staff, by 7% in the coming fiscal.

Rare gene to blame for Eman's obesity
A one-in-the-world genetic mutation is responsible for Egyptian woman Eman Ahmed (36) weighing over 500 kg until recently.She is considered to be have been one of the heaviest women in the world.

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Delhi

Guard attacked inside ATM booth
A 46-year-old man, who worked as a security guard at an ATM in south west Delhi's Sagarpur was in for shock on Wednesday when he was attacked by someone inside the ATM booth.

LG asks AAP to return govt funds spent on ads violating SC order
LG asks AAP to return govt funds spent on ads violating SC order

Made to study engineering, IIT student tries to kill self
A 19-year-old student at IIT Delhi allegedly tried to kill himself by jumping from the fourth floor of a campus hostel early on Wednesday morning. According to police, he sustained multiple fractures in his hips and legs, but his condition is now stable.

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Bangalore

Though under BBMP limits, the area is a picture of neglect
Bellahalli's abandoned quarry-turnedgarbage dump has turned the whole area into a wasteland of sorts. The landfill is not fenced, with the tonnes of garbage threatening to spill over the quarry pit.

Get set for a week of blazing heat, Bengaluru
Namma Bengaluru has been categorized with 44 other cities worldwide that will face the worst heat stress due to global warming. The average number of extreme hot days annually is predicted to double in the future.

'Access to sexual content not to blame'
Former Chief Justice of India Justice M N Venkatachalaiah dismissed the arguments of some people that increasing promiscuity and access to sexual content were resulting in more crimes against women.

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Hyderabad

Govinda App to book darshan tickets at TTD
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Wednesday released a new App for the benefit of devotees visiting Lord Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hills.

Muslims offer prayers at Kadapa temple on Ugadi

'Vincent Cursty' triggers rise in urinary tract infections in kids

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Chennai

Police arrest five men on charges of robbery
Police arrested five men on Tuesday for waylaying people and robbing them.They mainly operated in areas such as Avadi, Ambatur and in the suburbs of the city.

Govt should take over sale of river sand: Builders' body

Malaysian PM Najib Razak in Chennai today, may meet Rajinikanth

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Ahmedabad

Swine flu kills 50-year-old woman
A 50-year-old woman, Bhikhi Vankar, succumbed to swine flu on Wednesday at Civil Hospital, Asarwa. This is the third death from swine flu in Ahmedabad this season.

Muslim women to stretch beyond divides with yoga
Muslim women from the city are set to stretch out to yoga in their quest for fitness. An NGO will run the yoga classes and about 32 Muslim women from across the city have enrolled so far. The classes are expected to start from next week on private premises in Khanpur. Interestingly, Congress councillor Azra Kadri from Khanpur is among those who have enrolled.

High Court seeks Gujarat University reply on PG medical admissions
Gujarat high court on Wednesday asked Gujarat University to explain how it could go ahead and preference to its students in admissions to postgraduate (PG) medical courses, when the state government is following the procedure of common counselling rule.

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Allahabad

UP Board cancels exams at 32 centres across state

Board invigilators barred from carrying mobiles in exam hall
In a fresh bid to check rampant copying, the UP Board has barred all teaching and non-teaching staff entrusted with conducting exams from carrying cell phones inside exam halls. Furthermore, FIRs would be lodged against those found flouting the order.

Gaushala owners for grazing fields
City-based Gaushala's (cow-sheds) have appealed to the new state government to provide 'Gochar Bhoomi' (land for cow-grazing).

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Bhubaneswar

Three probe agencies vie for control of attached assets

Enforcement Directorate attaches properties of gangster brothers

Naveen Patnaik attends 11th day rituals of Pyarimohan Mohapatra

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Bhopal

Cabinet rejig on cards, MP may emulate UP with deputy CM

Railway laundry runs out of water, buys 10K litres of water daily

Former Union minister wants a Sangh in the Congress

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Chandigarh

Massive crackdown on illegal activities in state by Haryana CM Flying Squad

Parkash Singh Badal duo takes oath privately, skip session
Object To Amarinider's Proposed Bill On CPS Posts

AAP walk-out: Captain says unfortunate
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its ally partner Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) on Monday staged a walkout in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha over not being allowed to debate on the governor's address in the remaining two days of the house. Punjab governor V P S Badnore will address the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday.

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