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Basis of right to privacy as fundamental right an assumption: Maharashtra govt

After Bihar, BJP targets Odisha, seeks CM's scalp
After forming an alliance government in Bihar, BJP has shifted its focus to another eastern state Odisha as a party delegation called on the Election Commission seeking disqualification of chief minister Naveen Patnaik citing anomalies in his affidavit in 2014 state assembly polls.

Venkaiah Naidu kin's NGO denies Congress charge

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Business

Crackdown against shell companies: I-T dept to share vital tax data
The tax authorities will now relay audit reports of corporates and specific information from their I-T returns as also PAN data to the ministry of corporate affairs, as the government plans to crack down harder on shell companies.

ITC Q1 net profit up 7.37% to Rs 2,560.50 crore
ITC Q1 results: The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,384.67 crore for the April-June quarter a year ago, ITC said in a BSE filing.

Jio effect: Idea Cellular posts Rs 816 crore loss in Q1

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Environment

Antibiotics may pose environmental risks: Study
Commonly used antibiotics may be harming the good microbes that are essential to a healthy environment, a study warns.

79% of plastic in landfills, water bodies
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last year given a call to save cows from plastic, his message brought into focus the hazards of this non-biodegradable product not only for animals but also for the overall environment.

Humpback whales learn songs like humans: Study
Humpback whales learn songs in segments, in a similar way to how humans acquire language skills, and can even remix them, a study has found. Researchers found that whales could combine segments of songs in predictable ways if the underlying structural pattern was similar.

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World

Pak minister vows to quit in fresh blow to Sharif
Pakistani Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan said he would quit his post once the Supreme Court has ruled on corruption accusations against PM Sharif, whatever the verdict. This marks a fresh blow for the premier as he awaits a ruling, expected on Friday, that could disqualify him from office.

Muslims enter Jerusalem holy site for 1st time in 2 weeks
Palestinians ended a boycott and entered a sensitive Jerusalem holy site for the first time in two weeks on Thursday after Israel removed controversial security measures there, potentially ending a crisis that sparked deadly unrest.

Russia signs deal to use Syria air base for 49 years
The original deal, signed in Damascus in January, sets out the terms under which Russia can use its Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province which it has used to carry out air strikes against forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad.

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Entertainment

Naag Panchami special: stars who played Naags and Naagins in films
We bring you a list of those Bollywood films that featured celebrities who played Naags and Naagins onscreen.

Pics: Elli AvrRam in a sultry bikini
Elli AvrRam had gone off the radar for a bit, and now we know the reason why.

Gauri Khan, AbRam and Suhana on Malibu beach
One look at this picture of Gauri Khan and her kids – Suhana and AbRam, lounging on the Malibu beach and you will know why Shah Rukh Khan has been pining to be away from his family.

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Science

Scientists developing deep space habitat for NASA
The prototype will integrate evolving technologies to keep astronauts safe while onboard and operate the spacecraft autonomously when unoccupied. NASA recently awarded Lockheed Martin a Phase II contract for the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP) habitat study.

Miniature spacecraft may reach Sun's nearest neighbour in 20 years

Moon's interior may contain water, say researchers

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Sports

1st Test: India take control after posting 600 against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka were left reeling after slumping to 154/5 in reply to India's first innings total of 600 all-out at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Thursday. At the close of play, Angelo Mathews was batting on 54 along with Dilruwan Perera on 6* with Stri Lanka trailing India by 446 runs.

PM hosts women's team, says 'you made the nation proud'
PM Modi hosted the women's cricket team and told the players that they made the nation proud like several other "daughters" of the country. The team has returned from London after participating in Women's World Cup in which India lost to England in the final played last Sunday.

Pujara counts benefits of County after 12th Test ton
County cricket teaches you a lot and helps you grow as a cricketer, says Cheteshwar Pujara as the Indian batsman emphasised the benefits of playing in England's domestic competition after scoring his 12th Test century.

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Technology

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of the world’s largest online retailer Amazon, has surpassed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as the world’s richest man. According to a report by Bloomberg website, a sharp spike in Amazon’s share prices ahead of the company’s earnings report resulted in Bezos’s net worth rising to an astounding $90.9 billion. In comparison, Bill Gates’s net worth currently stands at $90.7 billion, just a little behind that of Jeff Bezos.

8 hot data plans from Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Jio and others

Samsung appears set to replace Apple as the world's most-profitable technology company
The firm said huge sales of its new Galaxy S8 smartphone and demand for its memory chips were behind the jump in April-June and predicted another blockbuster report for the current quarter to September.

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Education

IIT-B top pick, Delhi second for JEE toppers
Like in the past few years, IIT-Delhi is the clear second, with 31 of the top 100 joining it. “I think students are coming here because of the perception that it is the best institute. In all the rankings, we are pretty high on the student perception level,” said IIT-Bombay director Devang Khakhar.

Now, IIITs can award MTech, PhD degrees

CBSE pulled up for not notifying HC order on re-evaluation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) was today pulled up by the Delhi high court for causing hardship to students by not notifying on its site that re-evaluation was permissible in all subjects of class 12.

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Mumbai

New scooter model helps cops arrest sex pest

BMC to take back Malad plot

School with 3 illegal floors under HC lens

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Delhi

Arms haul ahead of Independence Day in N Delhi

Three-day rain spell to start from Sunday

Retired Navy man jumps off bridge

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Bangalore

Kurti scamsters cash in on GST scare, cheat several Bengaluru women

Protest over draft zoning rules goes online

Two caterers finalized to dish out meals at Indira Canteens

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Hyderabad

Keep up vigil: IT advisory to city cyber hub
After the Special Investigation Team (SIT) identified 40 software professionals using narcotics, the information technology department has issued a set of directions to software firms identified.

Weed out drug mafia, but don't kill this techie's career. Read her story
Defamed On Net, Hounded By City Cops

Mithali Raj on pitch, but 1 1-year wait for 500 yards
Post the stupendous show by the Indian women in this year's World Cup, a few state governments have offered goodies for their players.

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Chennai

Book fair turns to Tamil authors to boost footfalls
The heat appears to have taken a toll on this years edition of Chennai Book Fair which usually teems with visitors ranging from curious onlookers to hardcore bookworms.

Prices of tomato plunge 50% after last week's high
Tomato prices have dropped by half in one week in Chennai, traders reported on Thursday.

Another robbery: Chain snatchers run riot in city

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Ahmedabad

Mom put newborn in plastic as 2.5m of water covered village

No respite from rain fury till Sunday

Ahmed Patel 's Rajya Sabha quest in jeopardy
Cong Chief Whip Is BJP's 3rd Candidate; Exodus Continues

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Allahabad

Congress leader uploads controversial poster on FB, raises heckles

Shiksha mitras protest in city, picket Maurya's house

BJP holds blood donation camp in Allahabad

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Bhubaneswar

Baramunda Bus Stand to upgrate as Inter State Bus Terminus

Odisha's rich culture impresses foreign students
Zineb from Morocco was impressed with the way weavers intertwine different coloured yarns and create beautiful motifs and designs on fabrics.

Book of Odia writer nominated for SIBF award
Popular children's writer Ramendra Kumar's book 'A Tsunami Called Naani' has been nominated for the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards, 2017 in the ‘Best International Book’ category.

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Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh may lose its soya bowl status
Rising imports of soya oil from international market and erratic weather conditions back home, Madhya Pradesh is all set to lose its status of soya state.

Madhya Pradesh, Centre lock horns over zoo in BJP minister's constituency

Congress takes out march to protest SSP-hit woes

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Chandigarh

Congress trying to fool voters again: SAD-BJP, AAP

Pending projects may get a new lifeline

Traffic comes to a halt on Zirakpur road

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