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After Rahul Gandhi's visit, BJP top guns to land in Amethi
Three days after Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi returns from his parliamentary constituency of Amethi, BJP will raise its stakes in the Gandhi bastion with party chief Amit Shah, Union minister Smriti Irani and CM Yogi Aditya Nath reaching there on October 10 for a rally.

Amit Shah calls off Kannur visit to attend key meetings in Delhi
BJP media coordinator Anil Baluni said Shah had to cancel his visit due to important meetings in the national capital. “The party president has launched the campaign and he will return to the state on the concluding day on October 27 in Thiruvananthapuram,” he said.

BJP unleashing 'lumpen politics': CPM
“Filled with the arrogance of power, Amit Shah thinks he can bulldoze Sangh politics into Kerala using the false flag of red terror. This, in itself, shows the inability of the BJP-RSS combine to counter the CPM and the Left politically in Kerala,” the mouthpiece edited by CPM politburo member Prakash Karat said.

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Business

Late selling drags Sensex, Nifty down on rangebound day

Indian services activity returns to growth in September: PMI
Services sector activity in India expanded for the first time in three months in September as it rebounded from GST-related contractions, driven by a surge in new business orders that supported job creation, a monthly survey said on Thursday.

RBI bid to make loan pricing fairer
Apart from the repo rate, the panel had suggested interest rates on treasury bills and certificates of deposits as benchmarks for fixing loan rates. Once borrowings are linked to the repo rate, they will be repriced every three months as against once a year at present.

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Environment

Tropical bird likely blown off course by hurricane dies

Nepal, India to conduct first joint tiger count
For the first time, Nepal and India will undertake a joint tiger census next month in their national parks, forests and protected areas adjoining the two countries using a globally-recognised method, officials said on Monday. The counting of tigers will begin from the second week of November.

Delhi zoo begins National Wildlife Week celebrations
The Delhi zoo on Sunday began the National Wildlife Week celebrations, with many activities planned for school children and wildlife enthusiasts in its premises. The official said the park has added the theme of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' to the ongoing wildlife week celebrations this year.

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World

Nate blamed for 22 deaths; threatens US coast
The US National Hurricane Center said the storm could cause dangerous flooding by dumping as much as 15 to 20 inches (38 to 50 centimeters) of rain as it moved over Honduras, with higher accumulations in a few places.

Divisions over UK PM May's future burst into open
Divisions over the future of British Prime Minister Theresa May burst into the open on Friday with allies saying she should carry on and a former Conservative Party chairman claiming the support of 30 lawmakers for a plot to topple her.

Balochistan: At least 18 dead in 'suicide blast'
At least 18 people, including a police constable, were killed and several reportedly injured on Thursday in a suspected suicide bombing at Dargah Fatehpur in the Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan, police officials said.

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Entertainment

Prabhas on engagement rumours with Anushka Shetty
Rumours of an impending engagement announcement with actress Anushka Shetty were making rounds.

Navya Naveli Nanda rocks an LBD with elegance
Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda may not have any plans to join Bollywood as of now, but the diva’s presence on social media has earned her many fans who go gaga with every single glimpse of her.

Check out Priyanka's sizzling pool picture
Once again our desi-girl Priyanka Chopra, who seems to be on a mission to conquer the world, took to Instagram to share a sizzling picture of herself in the pool.

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Science

New test can detect superbugs in 30 minutes
Scientists have developed a new test that identifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria in as little as half an hour, an advance that could bolster the fight against superbugs.

New nanomaterial can create hydrogen fuel from seawater

'Drain pipes' in human brains uncovered
By scanning the brains of healthy volunteers, scientists have found the first, long-sought evidence that our brains may drain out some waste through lymphatic vessels, the body's sewer system.

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Sports

FIFA U-17 WC: India tough side to face, reckons US coach
The United States U-17 football team coach John Hackworth reckoned on Thursday that India will be a dangerous side to face, ahead of their FIFA U-17 World Cup clash against the hosts on Friday.

Pragyan Ojha released by Bengal on eve of Ranji opener
Pragyan Ojha's tussle over his release finally ended today when the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) decided to give a "no objection certificate" to the former India left-arm spinner to return to his home team Hyderabad after two seasons.

India 'A' men's hockey team loses 2-5 to Victoria in AHL
India 'A' hockey team did not have an ideal start to its second round of Men's Australian Hockey League as it lost 2-5 to Victoria in a Pool C match on Thursday.

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Technology

Meet the 10 richest Indian tech billionaires

Apple's 'make-in-India demands' under consideration: DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek
iPhone maker Apple has sought certain concessions for setting up manufacturing unit in India and the government is considering them, DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek said today.

Asus's big battery smartphone Zenfone Max gets a price cut
Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus has slashed the price of its Zenfone Max.

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Education

Students can seek answer sheets under RTI, says CIC
There’s good news for students. The CIC in an order has ruled that educational institutions that are public authorities cannot refuse to provide exam answer sheets under the RTI Act.

IIT Ropar Professor Bags NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Award 2017

CAT 2017 registrations close at 2.31 lakh, 1,000 short of last year
Registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT), to make it to Indian Institutes of Management and other leading B-schools, closed at 2.31 lakh. Last year, CAT recorded 2.32 lakh applications, which were highest since 2010. CAT 2017 is being conducted by IIM, Lucknow after a gap of seven years.

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Mumbai

Chheda Nagar flyovers on track with fresh bids

Has another Kalyan youth joined IS?

HC refuses parole to 11/7 life term convict Shaikh

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Delhi

Sweeper rapes Class 1 girl inside toilet of Delhi school
The contractual worker, Rakesh Kumar (23), was arrested later in the day and sent to 14-day judicial custody after the child complained to her parents and class teacher of pain in her abdomen and private parts.

NHRC notice to UP government, cops on 'staged' killing

Foul play: Pollution cloud over under-17 world cup

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Bangalore

No respite from rain fury; roads submerged, houses flooded
Monsoon was officially supposed to end on September 30, but incessant rains meant another day of drudgery for citizens across the city, several parts of which were inundated, homes flooded, and the Arekere Lake overflowed, adding to the woes.

Indira Canteens may not serve dinner on Sundays

Facebook post opposes award to actor Prakash Raj

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Hyderabad

In big blow to state, NGT stays Kaleshwaram work

Vij Durga temple EO incurs court wrath

Manikonda missing girl traced in Mum

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Chennai

Madras high court to get 6 new judges

Sasikala readies emergency parole form

Bus with 18 kids topples, fleeing Tamil Nadu driver dies of 'cardiac arrest'

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Ahmedabad

GFSU gets Cyber Defence Centre

Man cheated of Rs 13 lakh

CM to launch animal ambulance helpline

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Allahabad

Allahabad: School vehicles flout fire safety guidelines
A random inspection of school vehicles by the fire department has revealed about 70% of them lack even the basic fire-fighting equipment.

HC nixes plea against nat'l anthem
The Allahabad high court on Wednesday turned down a writ petition challenging a government order that made singing of national anthem in all schools of the state, including madrassas, mandatory.

UPTET 2017: Important dates and steps to download admit card
The admit cards of the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2017 can be downloaded from the official website of Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Parishad.

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Bhubaneswar

A road trip to document waterfalls of Odisha
A group of four wildlife enthusiasts launch a unique initiative to explore and document all significant waterfalls in the state. They will go in a road trip to document the road networks, logistics and mapping of the waterfalls. They have planned to cover as many as 28 significant waterfalls in 15 days by traveling around 2600 kms in the state. The trip will be flagged off from Bhubaneswar on Friday.

OHRC directs state and NESCO to pay compensation to electrocuted boy
Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has directed the state government and NESCO(North Eastern Electricity Supply Company) to provide compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh respectively to an eight year old boy who lost his limbs due to electrocution last year.

Rare photo exhibition chronicles journey of Odia film music begins
A unique exhibition Geeti Chhaya which featured more than 100 rare photographs chronicling the evolution of Odia film music from1950 up to 1986 inaugurated at State Museum here on Wednesday. Culture minister Ashok Panda inaugurated the exhibition that brought to the fore men behind Odia film songs.

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Bhopal

JD(U)-Congress alliance in Madhya Pradesh?

BJP MP helped Diggy in planning parikrama

Digvijaya gets support from villagers on parikrama route

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Chandigarh

At 55, this single mom on biking expedition for girl child

Khuda Lahora rape case: CAT asks UT police to reconsider application of dismissed cop

Appointment of arts college acting principal challenged

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