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Thursday, June 29, 2017

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India

Firms pledge to cut back on guzzling

Packaged food rules made buyer-friendly

Prez poll a fight between two ideologies: Azad

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Business

Finance ministry starts notifying provisions of GST acts, amends rules
These include those relating to tax invoice, credit and debit notes, accounts and records, returns, payment of tax, refund, assessment and audit, advance ruling.

Consumption to propel India's GDP growth: Nomura
According to Nomura, consumption has recovered from the demonetisation "shock" and while external demand has moderated slightly, it remains supportive of growth. Moreover, there are signs of a pick-up in central government investment.

Ice cream, tobacco makers canot opt for GST composition scheme
As per the Finance Ministry, manufacturer of ice cream, and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa, shall not be eligible to opt for composition levy under the Act. Also makers of tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes will not be able to opt for the scheme.

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Environment

Iraqi zoo gives rare glimpse of white lion
An Iraqi zoo showed off a rare white lion cub to mark the animal's first birthday this week, as officials revealed that they hoped to welcome another of the rare big cats in the coming weeks.

Large number of dead fish found floating near Gopalpur port
A large number of dead fish were seen floating near Gopalpur port in Berhampur in Odisha after which marine fishery officials inspected the site today to ascertain the cause. Traditional fishermen apprehend that more fish casualty would occur in case of any contamination of sea water.

Two giant pandas explore new home at Berlin zoo
Footage released by the zoo on Tuesday showed Jiao Quing and Meng Meng roaming around what zookeepers call their living room, an indoor area stocked with wooden obstacles for climbing, a bear-sized wooden chair and bamboo to eat.

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World

North Korea threatens to kill South's ex-president Park: State media
North Korea threatened on Wednesday to "impose the death penalty" on the South's former president Park Geun-Hye over an alleged plot to assassinate its leader Kim Jong-Un. "

30 civilians dead in air strikes on IS-held area of Syria
At least 30 civilians were killed in air strikes on an area of eastern Syria held by the Islamic State group on Wednesday. They came just two days after a suspected coalition strike on an IS jail in the province killed 42 prisoners and 15 jihadists, according to an Observatory toll.

Donald Trump: Different strokes

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Entertainment

Watch: Priyanka sizzles at 'The Defiant Ones' premiere
The actress was recently spotted at the red carpet premiere of ‘The Defiant Ones’ in New York.

Lipstick Under My Burkha: Controversies
As the film gears up for its release, here’s a look at the times it made headlines.

Pic: Katrina Kaif dishes out some weekday wisdom
Katrina Kaif has posted yet another picture and this time, the actress goes philosophical.

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Science

NASA's quieter supersonic jet closer to reality
The US space agency completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) aircraft design. QueSST is the initial design stage of NASA's planned Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) experimental airplane, otherwise known as an X-plane.

Yoga not as safe as thought: Study
Yoga may not be as safe as popularly believed, say scientists who have found that the ancient Indian meditative practice may causes muscle and bone pain and even exacerbate existing injuries.

Nasa a step closer to building quieter supersonic X-plane
In a major step towards building an actual X-plane, Nasa has completed the preliminary design review of its Quiet Supersonic Transport. QueSST is the initial design stage of the agency's planned Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) experimental airplane, otherwise known as an X-plane.

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Sports

Tendulkar convinces Shastri to apply for Team India coach's post
Former India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar stepped in this week to finally resolve the matter surrounding appointment of India's new coach in place of Anil Kumble, following which cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri finally agreed to send in his application for the role.

70 plus Niranjan included in Committee on Lodha reforms
The BCCI on Wednesday in a surprise move decided to include former Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) president Niranjan Shah as 'Special Invitee' in the newly formed committee which will study the Lodha Panel Reforms.

Narsingh questions Sushil's appointment as national observer
Suspended wrestler Narsingh Yadav has objected to Sushil Kumar's appointment as a national observer, raising conflict of interest allegations in a letter to the Sports Ministry.

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Technology

Moto E4 smartphone to launch in India soon: Report
It seems that Lenovo-owned Motorola is set to launch its Moto E4 budget smartphone in India. Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom has tweeted that the smartphone will soon launch in India at a price of Rs 8,700.

Lenovo K6 Power and K6 Note smartphones get Android Nougat update in India
Lenovo has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for its K6 Power and K6 Note smartphones in India.

Xiaomi launches three new Mi Ecosystem products
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has launched three new products under its Mi Ecosystem. Launched in China, these include Mi Laser Projector, Ninebot Plus and Mi Ultrasonic toothbrush.

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Education

DU cutoffs may drop by 3% in second list

India Inc favours men over women for jobs, finds survey
In Randstad's Workmonitor survey, which studied employee sentiments around this topic, 55% of the overall survey respondents from India indicated that men are favoured over women when two candidates are equally qualified for the same job at their workplace.

Be bold and follow your passion to ensure professional bliss
Finding purpose is crucial, no matter if you are a fresher, mid-career professional or an experienced senior executive.

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Mumbai

Western Railway uses tech to track escalator breakdowns
Western Railway has decided to make use of smart technology to ensure prompt attention to complaints of dysfunctional escalators that have been installed across its suburban stations.

Bombay HC restrains BMC from razing temple
The Bombay high court in an interim order has restrained the BMC from demolishing the Shri Patit Pawan Ganesh Temple located at Carnac Bandar Bridge.

Special team to patrol 15km e-way stretch
The ghat observation and action team will also watch out for loose boulders and suggest immediate action to engineers.

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Delhi

Mob attacks: MEA's different rules for different governments?

Protesters disrupt Delhi Assembly, allegedly beaten up by MLAs
The first day of Delhi Assembly's special session was abruptly suspended for close to an hour after two AAP volunteers dropped pamphlets into the House from the visitors' gallery and shouted slogans against PWD minister Satyendar Jain.

DU cutoffs may drop by 3% in second list

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Bangalore

Despite drought, Karnataka farmers earned 38% more than last year

Student-robbers on the prowl: 150 held in over two years

Bengalureans lose up to Rs 2 crore to online job scamsters

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Hyderabad

Water board owes Rs 150 crore electricity dues for April, May
Cash-strapped Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) is not in a position to pay Rs 150 crore electricity bills issued by the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) for power consumption in April and May.

Saved from mistaken identity, striped hyena now under the watchful eyes of forest dept

Students following 'prison-like regime' could end up depressed

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Chennai

To cut price, Tamil Nadu to sell sand only online from July 1
Amid strident criticism of the state's sand mining policy , the government has decided to make sand available for sale exclusively online from July 1 in a bid to ease the bottlenecks in supply and check exorbitant costs. Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday launched a website http:www .tnsand.in and a mobile app, tnsand, to cater to the demands of the public and the construction industry for uninterrupted supply of sand.

Child marriage: Kin flee with bride, groom before officials arrive

Officer gives 400 slum children ashot at school, vision for future

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Ahmedabad

Satellite phone signals indicate Pak call from Bhuj

ACPMEC to handle all NRI, mgmt quota seats

Tax drive on luxury cars put into top gear

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Allahabad

Cheoki to turn into satellite station
As the city prepares for Ardh Kumbh 2019, the facilities at Cheoki station of NCR would also be upgraded.An amount of Rs 50 crore has been earmarked for the purpose.

Household herb Chandrashoor fights diabetes

Cheoki to be developed as satellite station

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Bhubaneswar

ECoR to keep strict vigil on tracks during monsoon season

Centre working to expand capacity of NALCO

Seafood industry likely to get boost post GST

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Bhopal

Beating all odds, Chinki shoots to glory

MP gears up for world record plantation on July 2

Govt to pay bright students' fee, give laptops: CM

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Chandigarh

2 Delhi govt staffers among 4 held for Ballabhgarh killing

Italian woman abducted from IGI airport, taken to Chandigarh
A 36-year-old Italian woman was allegedly abducted from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, robbed of 500 Euros, and taken to Chandigarh by two men, police said on Wednesday. The two accused were subsequently arrested, police said.

Haryana CM Khattar's Flying Squad arrests 210 people in 160 criminal cases

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