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Gujarat witness: Didn't see Babu Bajrangi in mob
One more witness came before the special SIT court hearing the Naroda Gam massacre case and deposed on Friday that he did not see the key accused persons - Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi and VHP leader Jaideep Patel -in the mob that was rioting in the area on February 28, 2002.

How a powerless village gets its IPL fix

Court convicts 1st secretary-level bureaucrat in Coalgate case
A special CBI court on Friday convicted former coal secretary H C Gupta and others in a case pertaining to the allocation of a coal block to Kamal Sponge Steel and Power Limited (KSSPL).

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Business

Extend gains or face action under GST law: Govt to cos
The government on Friday warned that businesses should pass on the benefit of lower taxes to consumers or face anti-profiteering action provided under the GST law.

We expect inflation to moderate by 2%: Revenue secy
The government expects inflation to moderate by around 2% after the launch of GST as tax incidence on several products will come down with companies passing on benefits to consumers, revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia told TOI.

GST rates: Five-star stay, eating to be more expensive
The government has decided to tax five star hotel services at the highest slab of 28%, much more than the combined service tax (6%) and luxury taxes levied at different rates by individual states at present.

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Environment

Study reveals impact of climate change on Monsoon
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has come up with a study on impact of climate change on the Indian summer monsoon in last 10,000 years covering the related aspects of migrations, agrarian practices and societal collapses in India.

NGT bans waste dumping on Yamuna floodplains
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna and announced an environment compensation of Rs 5,000 for those who violated the diktat.

Hopes rise for safe birth by Japan's probably pregnant panda

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World

Ex-FBI chief to testify publicly before lawmakers
James Comey, the former FBI chief whose firing by President Donald Trump has triggered uproar, has agreed to testify publicly about Russian interference in the 2016 elections, lawmakers announced on Friday.

Donald Trump embarks on first foreign trip

Donald Trump: Different strokes

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Entertainment

Deepika and Elle Fanning enjoy a sunny day out at Cannes
Deepika Padukone, who set the Cannes red carpet on fire with her fierce fashion style on the first two days, was captured enjoying a day out with Hollywood actress Elle Fanning.

'Sachin: A Billion Dreams': What to expect from the film
The long-in-the-works project based on Sachin Tendulkar’s journey from a young boy who aspired to play for the Indian cricket team to the man who reached the highest echelons of international cricket, is raring for a release.

Pic: Geeta Basra with her darling daughter Hinaya

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Science

Moon orbiting solar system's 3rd largest dwarf planet found

High BP can lead to stroke or heart attack

Drug to treat Zika infection comes closer
Scientists have discovered a compound that prevents the Zika virus from spreading, a step towards finding a drug to treat the infection, which has become a global epidemic.

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Sports

IPL 2017: MI beat KKR to set up title clash with RPS
A dominant Mumbai Indians steamrolled Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League season 10 to set up summit clash with Rising Pune Supergiant on Sunday in Hyderabad.

A good season for SRH but an unfortunate end
Sunrisers Hyderabad had an impressive season overall but a couple of unfavourable results ultimately ended their campaign in the Eliminator.

2 undeserving medicos in Rio team? CBI launches probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary enquiry into allegations of nepotism and favouritism against some Indian Olympic Association officials in sending two medical professionals with the Indian team to the Rio Olympics last year.

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Technology

IT pros, Nasscom wants you to 'upgrade' your skills
IT body Nasscom on Thursday said up to 40% professionals of the estimated four-million workforce need re-skilling over the next five years if they need to keep pace with the changing face and automation of the industry.

Wannacry ransomware attacks in India doubled to 193: Official
The number of computers reported infected by a global ransomware attack in India has more than doubled to around 193 on Thursday from a day ago, a central cybersecurity official said, adding that steps taken by the government have helped limit its spread.

IT stocks rally as Donald Trump storm gains momentum
Trouble for US President Donald Trump is good news for Indian IT.

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Education

Haryana launches e-textbook portal for school students
Inaugurating the website, chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said as of now, 26 textbooks of classes IX to XII have been uploaded on the portal and these can be easily converted into audio files. These included 11 books of class IX, nine books of class X and three books each of classes XI and XII.

Tamil Nadu SSLC 2017: TN Class 10 board results declared

HBSE 12th Result 2017: Haryana Board Class 12 exam results 2017 announced

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Mumbai

Peddlers target collegians, drugs worth 7 lakh seized
Main Person Used To Get Meow Meow From Gujarat, Says Arrested Vegetable Vendor

Extortion case filed against Nitesh Rane by Juhu restaurateur
An extortion case has been registered against MLA Nitesh Rane, Congress leader Narayan Rane's son, and two of his aides on the complaint of a Juhu restaurant owner.

Two Lucknow residents arrested with fake tourist, work visa

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Delhi

Kejriwal involved in hawala, says Mishra; AAP rejects charge
Sacked Aam Aadmi Party minister Kapil Mishra alleged on Friday that AAP convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was directly linked with people engaged in hawala transactions, money laundering and black money generation.

Some temporary steps taken to get city out of toll jam

Jain divested of transport, Sisodia law in reshuffle

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Bangalore

Jumbos not welcome guests for farmers around the woods

A friendly conversation in dance

Tea is where his art brews

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Hyderabad

30 workers in Kuwait wait to reach home
More than 30 workers from Telangana and AP have been allegedly deprived of food, basic necessities, and salaries by a company they have been working for in Kuwait.

Soon, pass toll gates on outer Ring Road the 'smart' way Tags
You can soon drive past the toll plazas on the 158-km Outer Ring Road without having to wait in a queue to pay toll tax.

Crumbling block: Chandralok still unsafe even after repairs

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Chennai

Flat dwellers twice burned by fire, complex owner scot-free
Ten days have passed since four people died and eight others were injured when a fire engulfed an illegal five-storey building in Vadapalani that they lived in, but police are yet to file a case against the owner of the complex.

Centre to set up AIIMS in Tamil Nadu by year-end: Health minister
The Union health ministry is likely to establish an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Tamil Nadu by the year-end, state health minister C Vijayabaskar said here on Friday.

Nearly forced into marriage for money, 16-year-old defies odds to succeed
What’s worth Rs 2,000? A lot of things, but for 16-year-old Baby Shalini, it was a sum that threatened to sell of her right to education and nearly forced her into a wedlock.

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Ahmedabad

Unseasonal rains may affect mango quality
The unseasonal rains coupled with heavy wind in parts of Amreli and Saurashtra is likely to damage about 15-20% of the crop.

Grant 50% quota to in-service medicos: SC to Gujarat

Two arrested for Ramol murder

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Allahabad

Allahabad University enhances fee for all courses
After almost a decade, the authorities of Allahabad University have decided to enhance the fee of all the courses being conducted on the campus. There has been around 200% hike in the fee as compared to previous year.

Vice-principal still on the run, cops to attach his property
The district police on Thursday planned to attach the property of St Joseph's College vice-principal. Father Leslie Benedict Cutinha has evaded arrest since he was accused of hitting a class XII student and injuring his eye in the process. Deputy SP ( Civil Lines) DP Tiwari said, "Police have applied for non-bailable warrant (NBW) against the vice-principal and later would be attaching his property."

Hoping for HC relief, more move out of Allahabad University's hostels
"The hostel doesn't provide bed, desert cooler or study table and there is no lending library so I have had to buy most of the books. Can AU provide any space for our belongings as we vacate our room and leave for hometown?" said Anushree, a hosteller who was leaving on Thursday.

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Bhubaneswar

Railways plans to redevelop Puri, Cuttack stations
The Railways will redevelop Puri and Cuttack station of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone in a public private partnership (PPP) mode. Invitation of proposals for the projects will be called within end of this month, ECoR sources said.

Rose valley chit fund scam: Trinamool MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay gets bail
High court has directed that the MP can go on bail only after surrendering his passport and depositing Rs 25 lakh as surety. The court had concluded hearing of Sudip's bail plea on May 8 and reserved the judgment.

WannaCry attack prompts Odisha police to ban internet in stations

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Bhopal

Campus shift: Hindi varsity on the boil

Dave's Shivneri left alone

Dave consigned to flamed on banks of Narmada

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Chandigarh

Orders not followed, HC issues bailable warrants against panchayat department director

Notice to Haryana government over ex-MLA's plea for security

1,056 unauthorized colonies to be regularized, development charges being reduced

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