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Sunday, April 16, 2017

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Telangana govt raises quota for Muslims, STs amid furore
The Telangana government, at a cabinet meeting on Saturday, decided to enhance reservations for Muslims and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs and education.

Violence up in Kerala under Pinarayi: RSS
A top RSS member said on Saturday that political violence in Kerala has surged under the new LDF dispensation and that the government needs to come up with a solution to restore normalcy in the state.

Plenty of documents in favour of temple at Ayodhya: Ravishankar Prasad
Union information technology and law minister Ravishankar Prasad said on Saturday that there were “plenty of documents in favour of the construction of a temple at Ram Janmabhoomi”.

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Business

Implementation of GST not going to be easy: Congress

US puts 6 nations on monitoring list for currency practices
In its six-monthly report to the Congress, the Trump administration has placed China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan on a "monitoring list" to keep a close watch on their currency practices.

Millennials to beat older buyers in luxury space
Grey hair and Porsches don't go together anymore. Young buyers are all set to beat the older generation in buying high-end goods that were reserved for a select few - those with bloated bank balances and receding hairlines.

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Environment

'US will lag as global climate action marches on'

2 lakh baby Olive Ridley turtles emerge in Odisha beach
Emergence of baby Olive Ridley marine turtles along Gahirmatha beach on Odisha's coast has provided relief to conservationists. Nearly two lakh hatchlings have emerged out of pits since past 24 hours, forest officials said on Wednesday.

Survey of India proposes to re-measure height of Mt Everest
The Survey of India, oldest scientific establishment in the country, on Monday launched a portal,'nakshe' (maps), which will allow free download of 'open series maps' (OSMs) for public use and announced that it would "re-measure" the height of Mount Everest this year.

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World

North Korea fails in new missile launch
A North Korean missile "blew up almost immediately" on its test launch on Sunday, the US Pacific Command said, hours before US Vice President Mike Pence was due in the South for talks on the North's increasingly defiant arms programme.

Italian Emma Morano, last known survivor of 19th century, dies at 117
Emma Morano, an Italian woman believed to have been the oldest person alive and the last survivor of the 19th century, died on Saturday at the age of 117, the Italian media reported.

Donald Trump: Different strokes

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Entertainment

SRK: When my films don't do well, I lock myself in the bathroom
Shah Rukh Khan was present at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFILM), which paid a tribute to Shah Rukh in its 60th year.

Jhanvi shares a stunning picture with sister Khushi
Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's daughter Jhanvi Kapoor has managed to grab attention even before her entry into Bollywood.

Watch: SRK grooves to 'Lungi Dance' in San Francisco
For Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, it was time to pull out the tuxedo, shave off his scruffy beard and head on over to the 60th San Francisco Film Festival. The actor, who was being honoured with a special tribute at the festival, sat down for an in-depth conversation with American filmmaker Brett Ratner.

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Science

3D-printed patch can help mend 'broken' hearts

Saturn moon has necessary conditions to harbor life: NASA

NASA images show how India looks from space at night
NASA on Thursday released new global nighttime images of the Earth - including a detailed view of India and its surroundings that show how patterns of human settlement changed across the country between 2012 and 2016.

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Sports

IPL 2017: All-round Delhi beat Punjab by 51 runs
Delhi Daredevils put up yet another clinical performance to record their second win of the Indian Premier League 2017 as they beat Kings XI Punjab by 51 runs at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.

IPL 2017: Bowlers take KKR to top of the table
After Uthappa and Manish Pandey's 77-run stand allowed KKR to post 172. The KKR bowlers bowled well to restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 155 for 6.

Singapore Open: Srikanth beats Ginting to enter final
Kidambi Srikanth beat Anthony Ginting 21-13, 21-14 to enter the final of the Singapore Super Series on Saturday to set up an all-Indian final with B Sai Praneeth.

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Technology

Apple permitted to test self driving cars in California
Apple Inc has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, fueling speculation that it is working on self-driving car technology in a crowded arena of companies hoping to offer those cars to the masses.

Google launches 'Style Ideas', a new shopping tool
Google has just announced an update to its Image Search app which enables you to see what a fashion item you're interested in would look like worn on a model or blogger.

Your mobile phone bill won't pinch from this month, here's why
Starting April 1, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Aircel have already abolished incoming charges while roaming.

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Education

CBSE files FIR against pvt publisher for 'sexist' text

UP governor appoints VCs of two universities
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today appointed Vice Chancellors in King George's Medical University (KGMU) and Madan Mohan Malviya Technical University (MMTU), Gorakhpur for a tenure of three years.

Indians in demand despite H-1B noise, say US universities
"The Indian students in US universities have no reason to get unduly perturbed if they are seeking placements in America after finishing their courses."

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Mumbai

Bulgarian held for using cloned card at Juhu ATM kiosk
The cyber police arrested a 45-year-old Bulgarian national who tried to withdraw money from a Juhu ATM using a cloned credit card. The police said the accused, Milcho Gashev Angelov, is part of a gang that siphons off cash from ATM machines using cloned credit cards.

Enforcement Directorate files plaint against aide of Zakir Naik
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday submitted its complaint against Aamir Gazdar, a confidant of controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik, in a money-laundering case before special court in Mumbai.

111-yr-old Hutatma Chowk bldg gets a stunning facelift
A 111-year-old dilapidated building at Hutama Chowk in the heritage Fort district of south Mumbai has been restored to its past glory and will soon be another architectural gem in this landmark enclave.

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Delhi

BJP banks on Modi juggernaut to steamroll local rivals
With an emphatic win in the Rajouri Garden assembly bypoll delivering a timely boost to its campaign, BJP is looking at riding the momentum generated by big wins in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and PM Narendra Modi's popularity to turn Delhi's municipal elections in its favour.

Kumar Vishwas raps Arvind Kejriwal, AAP government on graft
"If in Delhi you form a government on the anti-corruption plank with the promise of freedom from corruption and fall silent and try to protect your own people when they come under the scanner, you will be questioned by people," Vishwas said.

Porn shock for Metro travellers at Rajiv Chowk
Commuters rushing to board trains at Rajiv Chowk Metro station on the evening of April 9 were witness to a rather unusual sight: x-rated porn being aired on one of the LED TV screens installed at the bustling station located in Connaught Place.

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Bangalore

Posting mismatch adds to BBMP's garbage troubles

News channel CEO settled for 1 crore
After much bargaining, Vajapai settled for Rs 1 crore.The builder alerted the Koramangala police about it and filed a complaint on Saturday," police said.Vajapai was sent to five days in police custody.

Teachers learn how to make science fun
enrichment programme conducted in the city.They were taught how to .

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Hyderabad

Unstamped meat at Shadab hotel, fined
In a continuing crackdown on restaurants with poor standards of hygiene, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Saturday inspected as many as 15 eateries and slapped cases on three.

Mohammed Ali Shabbir slams BJP, TRS on Muslim quota
He accused senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader M Venkaiah Naidu of double speak."Venkaiah was mouthing words like an RSS leader and not Union Minister.

Homeo drugs for HIV patients risky: Doctors
1,000 Patients Are Treated By Homeo Docs

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Chennai

Masked men gag, rob elderly woman

13 shops looted of Rs 30 lakh goods

In-flight AC shuts, flyers feel the heat

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Ahmedabad

From highways to high seas
On May 20, if everything goes according to schedule, Gujarat will take a giant step towards realizing one of the most ambitious projects — the Roll-on Roll-off (Ro Ro) ferry service — conceptualized decades ago.

Air conditioner, cooler sales soar with mercury
The early onset of summer and heatwave conditions in the city have led to a significant increase in the sales of air conditioners and coolers.

Hyogo Prefecture to gift a Japanese garden to Ahmedabad Management Association
The Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) will soon get a Japanese landscaped garden from the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. Toshizo Ido, governor of the Hyogo Prefecture, promised the gift to AMA while welcoming an 11-member goodwill delegation from Gujarat.

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Allahabad

North Central Railways introduces summer special trains

UP Rashri Tandon Open University to lauch new courses

Allahabad University student union levels serious charges on administration
The president of Allahabad University student union (AUSU) had levelled a slew of allegations against varsity authorities in conducting entrance test and taking admission in various PG and Law courses, last year.

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Bhubaneswar

Mamata Banerjee to visit Puri on April 18

MoUs inked for growth of fisheries, animal husbandry sector in Odisha
The state government on Saturday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with two different organizations for the development of fisheries and animal husbandry sectors. The pact will immensely help the livestock farmers and fishermen of the state, official sources said.

Odia food served at BJP executive committee meet
With over 350 top BJP leaders from across country assembled at the state capital, the state is ready to showcase the rich repertoire of culinary and cultural heritage.

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Bhopal

MP thrash Andaman 30-0

Bhopal Gas Tragedy: MPHC rejects appeal against stay on FIR against Singh, Puri

Chattarpur: Villagers chase Swachh volunteer, runs half km to save life

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Chandigarh

Woman, hangs her 2 daughters, then herself

Pkl MC's red tape plays villain in Indo-Russian love story

9-year-old mentally challenged abused in Sonipat
A 9-year-old mentally chanllenged girl was allegedly sexually by a man living near their house in Jiwan Nagar area in the outskirts of Sonipat city of Haryana NCR on Friday.

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