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Monday, April 24, 2017

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India

Reach out to Kashmiri students: PM to states

PM Modi backs January-December fiscal year

Lack of uniformity in decisions poses danger to public faith in judiciary

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Business

Economy to grow over three-fold to $7.25 trillion by 2030: Niti Aayog
The Indian economy will see an over three-fold expansion at $7.25 trillion by 2030 and clock an average growth rate of 8 per cent over the next 15 years, Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Sunday.

Delay in quota reforms to erode IMF's credibility: Jaitley
India has been pressing for IMF quota reforms as it would give more say to developing nations in the activities of the multi-lateral organisation. Also the quota reform would reflect the changed economic realities, specially with regard to the increasing prowess of the developing nations.

Sebi chief bats for financial literacy to get more investors to market
Financial literacy, rather than more tax incentives, is the need of the hour to get more investors into the stock market, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said. Financial education also helps investors to keep away from ponzi schemes, he said.

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Environment

First coal-free day observed in UK since Industrial Revolution
Cordi O'Hara of the National Grid said: "To have the first working day without coal since the start of the industrial revolution is a watershed moment in how our energy system is changing."

Ban on plastic: NGT seeks status report from Delhi govt

Environmental groups warn UK government on post-Brexit deals
Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of the Earth have signed a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May stressing that environmental protection must remain a priority after Britain leaves the European Union. They were joined by tennis star Andy Murray and singer Will Young.

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World

France votes in high-stakes presidential election
Most polling stations closed at 1700 GMT but voters in Paris and other big cities had an extra hour to make their choice. The first projections based on partial results are expected at 1800 GMT.

North Korea detains third US citizen
Korean-American Tony Kim had spent a month teaching an accounting course at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. He was detained at Pyongyang International Airport as he attempted to leave the country, bringing the total number of Americans held by the isolated country to three.

Donald Trump: Different strokes

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Entertainment

Watch: Sohail Khan making his nephew Ahil play the piano
Sohail Khan shared a video of him holding Ahil in his arms while Ahil plays the piano with his tender feet.

Karan Johar's childhood picture shows he was always meant for the limelight
Karan Johar has come a long way in the industry. Right from his stint in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' to his last directorial release 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', the filmmaker has carved a niche for himself.

Pic: Shraddha Kapoor shows us how to keep it cool with this mirror selfie

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Science

Thousands rally in global March for Science
Thousands of people joined a global March for Science on Saturday with Washington the epicenter of a movement to fight back against what many see as an "assault on facts" by populist politicians.

Scientists identify new cause of high blood pressure

Sunflower seeds source of potent liver carcinogen: Study
Sunflower seeds are frequently contaminated with a potent toxin produced by molds, and pose an increased risk of liver cancer, a new study warns. Aflatoxin - a toxin produced by Aspergillus molds that commonly infect corn, peanuts, pistachios and almonds - was also found in sunflower seeds and products.

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Sports

IPL 2017: RCB crash to lowest IPL total, KKR win by 82 runs
Defending 131, KKR’s fast bowling trio of Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Woakes and Colin de Grandhomme bowled out RCB for 49, the lowest ever total in IPL.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab go fourth after beating Gujarat Lions
Kings XI Punjab put up an all-round show to beat Gujarat Lions by 26 runs for their third win of Indian Premier League 2017 and thus climb up to fourth in the points tally on Sunday.

Arsenal beat Manchester City to reach FA Cup final
Arsenal will play London rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 27 after beating Manchester City 2-1 following extra time in the semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.

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Technology

Indian Railways to launch HindRail app
Come June, all your train travel- related queries will be answered through one mega application, likely to be named HindRail, which incorporates in it most of the existing railways' apps.

The man who 3D printed his brain tumour is now Apple employee
Apple has hired Steven Keating, the doctoral student from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who made a 3D printout of his own brain after he was diagnosed with a tumour, a media report said.

BSNL offers 3GB data with new plan
State-run BSNL has launched three new plans, namely, Dhil Khol Ke Bol (STV349), Triple Ace (STV333), and Nehle per Dehla (STV395).

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Education

NCERT's pilot book project aims at building inclusive classrooms
Each booklet has Braille and other tactile components, besides word-picture flash cards, to cater to children with learning disability, speech or language disorder, visual impairment, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cerebral palsy, among other disabilities.

No sale of books, uniforms in schools: CBSE
The CBSE has asked its affiliated schools across the country to shut down shops selling textbooks, stationery, schoolbags, uniforms, shoes and similar articles within their premises. The board asked schools to strictly comply with its affiliation byelaws and “not indulge in commercial activities”.

No change in language policy, CBSE board to 'study proposal'
The chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Wednesday, said there was "no change in its language policy" to make Hindi language compulsory till class X in CBSE schools.

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Mumbai

You may pay toll for coastal road if new sea link becomes reality

'Presence of women, condoms in a place doesn't mean it's a brothel'

'CID team' that looted shoppers busted, 1 held

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Delhi

Mob beats up three men transporting buffaloes in Delhi

Dhaakad Delhi voters post record 54% turnout for municipal polls

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Bangalore

Drive to cap lakhs of borewells fails

Caste, consensus deciding factors in Youth Congress poll
embly polls, we don't want dirty competition.Senior leaders in the party are keen on consensus candidates to project a united image of the Congress," sources said.

Green warriors join hands to roll 30,000 seed balls
Prashanth M, member of Uttishta Bharatha, said six lakh seed balls are ready."To reach our target, we are sending volunteers to various districts in the state to carry out this project," he said.

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Hyderabad

An immersive Kathak experience

I always had issues with how actresses are seen as just these pretty faces who move their hips well: Sonali Bendre

The new gurukul system: make tea, fix bulbs, attend guests, plan a tour and earn your phd

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Chennai

TN farmers accept CM's word, suspend Delhi protest
Desiya Thennidiya Nadhigal Inaippu Sangam president P Ayyakannu, who was leading the farmers, announced in New Delhi that the protest was suspended after chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami assured them that their demands would be fulfilled.

Tamil Nadu FM offers to quit as AIADMK groups begin merger talks
The talks are set to begin at the party headquarters in Royapettah on Monday. "If someone has to sacrifice for the welfare of the party, let it be me. I am ready to forego my portfolios for them (OPS faction)," he told reporters in Chennai on Sunday.

Concrete adorns city parks, takes sheen off green cover

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Ahmedabad

Conservationists go wild over Gujarat Tourism ad on endangered ass

Gang targeting auto passengers busted

Fest offers insights into cosmos

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Allahabad

In UP, Hospital's Display Boards to show doctor's name, mobile number and photographs
Apart from deputing “volunteers” at all Primary Health Centers (PHCs) of district to check whether health staff is turning up on time or not, the district health authorities have directed to put the details of doctors including their names, mobile numbers along with photographs on hospital display boards for the convenience of patients.

'Terrorism a big concern for govt'

Allahabad University students' blood letter to PM seeks his intervention
Strap-Eviction Of Illegal Hostellers At AU

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha CM urges Centre to consider state's geographical vulnerability while allocating funds
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday urged the Centre to consider the geographical vulnerability of Odisha while allocating resources.

Snake Helpline issues guidelines for snake rescuers
Snake Helpline, a voluntary organisation working for rescue and rehabilitation of snakes, on Sunday issued safety guidelines for its members.

Youth Congress flays Naveen Patnaik for 'unemployment'
Addressing the media, Youth Congress state working president Lokanath Maharathy said the party will launch a mass convention here on May 9.

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Bhopal

Bhopal: With prayers & feast Tamilians celebrate New Year

BMC kicks off construction of 'smart' public toilets

'Diabetic shoulder' can be your latest health enemy

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Chandigarh

3 illegal sand mining cases in Punjab daily

Sidhu gives Rs 24 lakh compensation from his personal resources

'Massive jams due to work on Kharar flyover'
While work on the Chandigarh Sector 39-Kharar flyover is going on, residents are bearing the brunt of long traffic jams on the stretch.

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