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Sunday, August 20, 2017

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To avoid social media police, Indian trolls go vernacular

23 dead as train derails in UP, officials blame negligent staff
At least 23 people died and more than 70 others were injured when 14 coaches of the Puri Haridwar Utkal Express derailed in Khatauli, around 40km from Muzaffarnagar, on Saturday evening.

IED blast rocks Darjeeling; GJM chief, two aides held
A powerful blast, triggered by a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED), rocked the heart of Darjeeling just after midnight on Saturday.

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Business

US law firms mull class action suit to recover Infy investors' possible losses
Four US law firms said they would be investigating claims on behalf of Infosys investors whether some of the officers and directors of the company engaged in securities fraud. This follows the sudden resignation of CEO Vishal Sikka and the steep drop in share prices.

Infosys approves Rs 13,000 crore share buyback a day after Sikka's resignation
The proposal entails purchase of up to 11.3 crore equity shares at Rs 1,150 apiece, which is nearly 25 per cent higher than previous closing. When the bourses closed on Friday, the Infosys stock had plunged 9.57 per cent to end at Rs 923.15 on the BSE.

Sikka saga: CEOs must be able to manage ecosystem, say industry experts

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Environment

Rare butterfly spotted in Scotland after 133 years
The sighting in a field in Berwickshire, 100 metres from the English border, has raised hopes that climate change has helped it become the 34th butterfly species to live and breed in Scotland, reports the Guardian.

Constipated gorilla in Kansas zoo recovering after surgery

Marine biologist works to save great white sharks
Great white sharks, which have been around since before the dinosaurs, visit Isla de Guadalupe each year between August and February, feeding on fish, sea lions and dead whales, maintaining balance in the marine ecosystem, Mexican marine biologist Edgar Mauricio Hoyos says.

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World

Thousands join anti-racism march in Boston
Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators flooded the streets of Boston on Saturday, dwarfing a gathering of white nationalists in the city and triggering scuffles with police but avoiding the serious violence that marred a similar event a week earlier in Virginia.

Barcelona attack: Spanish police release picture of suspect

State funeral held for 'Pakistan's Mother Theresa'
Mourners on Saturday attended a state funeral for Ruth Pfau, a German physician and nun who earned international acclaim as "Pakistan's Mother Theresa'' by devoting her life to the eradication of leprosy in the Muslim-majority nation.

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Entertainment

Pic: Shahid lands a peck on wife Mira's cheek

Spotted: Salman Khan shoots in Abu Dabi
He is in the work mode these days and was spotted in Abu Dabi while shooting for his next action film

Cuteness alert! Taimur's pic with aunt Soha
Taimur’s aunt Soha Ali Khan shared a picture from her baby shower on Instagram with her nephew and her pet dog.

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Science

How to safely watch an eclipse
Everyone who plans to look skyward when the solar eclipse sweeps across the United States on Monday should have the proper protective eyewear, or risk lasting blind spots, experts warn. Regular sunglasses will not do, the US space agency says.

How to safely watch a solar eclipse: Dos and Don'ts
Solar Eclipse 2017: With excitement leading up to the August 21 solar eclipse, people across North America are preparing to watch the event. But while tempting, there are a number of safety precautions one has to take before trying to catch a glimpse of the eclipse.

NASA launches satellite to help astronauts talk to Earth
The $408 million Boeing-made Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) soared into space atop an Atlas V rocket that launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 8:29 am (1229 GMT). The satellite will "support critical space communication into the mid-2020s," NASA said in a statement.

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Sports

Keeping 2019 WC in mind, need to assign specific roles: Kohli
"For us, it is about the time frame. It is not about which opposition we are playing. You can't pick and choose. I have never believed in that and we as a team don't believe in that," Kohli said.

Robin, Balwant on target as India beat Mauritius 2-1
The tournament is being seen as a preparatory one for upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers against Macau and the home team had to sweat more than they would have expected against a team ranked 63 places below in the FIFA rankings.

HCA not following Lodha panel recommendations: Azharuddin
After holding his peace for the last few months, former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Saturday lashed out at the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) officials for violating the norms laid down by the Justice (retd) RM Lodha Committee.

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Technology

This is Infosys 'biggest problem' now
Infy's last CEO hunt in 2014 was a major challenge. Sikka, who was plucked from a top job at SAP, was the first chief appointed from outside the group of founders.

Google has just confirmed the launch date of the next version of Android
It's official, the next version of Google's mobile operating system Android O is coming next week.

This is what Xiaomi has to say on Redmi Note 4 catching fire in user's pocket
Earlier this week, there were reports of a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone catching fire.

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Education

IIMs reach gender diversity milestone
The trend reflects improved gender diversity in corporate India as many big companies actively remove biases against women, such as lesser pay and fewer promotions.

Civil services exam 2018 to be held on June 3: UPSC
The civil services preliminary examination to select IAS and IPS officers among others has been scheduled to be held on June 3 next year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said.

Kerala govt to bring out 'Hamari Malayalam' textbook for migrants
The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority is all set to release a textbook exclusively to teach migrant labourers Malayalam, the mother tongue of the people of the state

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Mumbai

Heavy rain signals monsoon revival, likely to stay till Mon

Ex-hockey player killed in Malad flat, wife detained

Mumbai couturier stitched President's swearing-in suit

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Delhi

Rain ends heat ride, more showers likely today

These two Class XII girls have got many adults to vote

Court: Why Sunanda hotel room still sealed?

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Bangalore

K'taka wakes up to Blue Whale Challenge, to create awareness

ACB notice is Cong's political vendetta: BSY

George, BBMP team tour city 4 days after flood, get an earful from residents

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Hyderabad

Secunderabad to come out of realty shadow, ride Bison for boom
The rise of infor mation technology did two things to Hyderabad found the city a spot on the global tech map, and rendered its twin, Secunderabad, largely irrelevant.

Warangal to Wagah, Pakistan man finally home
A former convict, Mohd Arshad Mahamood of Pakistan, was escorted out of the jail by prison authorities and handed over to a special police team which had come from Hyderabad.

You will be penalised for jaywalking on ORR

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Chennai

AIADMK formula: OPS will get party, EPS to head government
AIADMK factions headed by chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Pannerselvam moved closer to a merger with the latter dropping his claim to the chief minister’s post, but stepping up the demand for the expulsion of K Sasikala from the party.

Kiran Bedi hits Puducherry roads in disguise on two-wheeler, finds no police at night
Lt governor Kiran Bedi, who undertook a surprise inspection riding pillion on a two-wheeler on Friday night, was shocked as there was no police presence on roads or public places in the town limits in the Union territory of Puducherry. Bedi rode with a woman employee of the Raj Nivas to review police readiness to ensure the safety and security of women at night in Puducherry.

A meaning in every surprise
At 14, Mercy has had her fill of hospitals and surgeries. Her wishes are simple, to go to school regularly and play in the park. That’s why the day Sakthivel Pannerselvam took her out to the Anna Nagar Tower Park remains etched in her memory.

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Ahmedabad

The H1N1 roll in the state is alarming

Red Alert: Is Gujarat Naxalite-proof?

Duathlon for military officers

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Allahabad

Deadline extended for phasing out Vikrams, autos in Allahabad

Principals of three UP medical colleges offer to quit, cite poor conditions

Couple collect trash from park, spread message of cleanliness

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Bhubaneswar

Centre unhappy over poor progress of Angul Aluminium Park

Odisha: Classes of medical colleges at Koraput, Baripada to start from September 4

Five die in cracker unit blast in Odisha's Khurda
Five persons including four from a family died and another injured after a suspected cracker unit exploded at Siko in Khurda district on Saturday morning. The injured has been admitted in the district headquarters hospital.

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Bhopal

Mortar found on Mhow cremation ground

Shah gives '100 out of 100' to Chouhan

Youth stabbed by mom-in-law in police station

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Chandigarh

4 arrested with arms, drugs in Fazilka

3 killed in jeep-scooter collision in Kapurthala

Thousands of dera followers reach Panchkula court complex

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