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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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Ahead of polls, 18 oppn parties plan string of protests

30% jump in applicants after Army eases height rule
The Indian Army’s decision to reduce the minimum height requirement for recruits from Himalayan states has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of aspirants applying to pre-recruitment training camps, with the figure shooting up by as much as 30% in Uttarakhand alone.

Enforce law for journos' safety: Centre

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Business

Murthy stands firm on allegations, questions Infy board again
Infosys Founder N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday said he was disappointed with core questions still unanswered, which includes how and why Infosys board approved an unusual and unprecedented severance payment agreement of 1000 per cent to former CFO Rajiv Bansal.

Search for next CEO progressing well, says Infosys
The Bengaluru-based company has set a deadline of March 2018 to fill the top vacancy following the abrupt resignation of former CEO Vishal Sikka in August after a spate of allegations pertaining to governance issues by co-founder N R Narayana Murthy.

Markets keep rising steadily, Sensex closes 100 points up

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Environment

Delhi govt faces NGT wrath over use of plastic in city

Protecting Olive Ridley sea turtles in Odisha
The preparations for safe nesting of the rare marine species have been reviewed by the government officials and the departments of forest, fisheries & animal resources and marine police were directed to operate in close coordination to ensure strict enforcement of the conservation rules.

Delhi zoo aims for 'model zoo' status

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World

Saudi crown prince defends his social reforms
The prince said that "we want to go back to what we were: moderate Islam," speaking during a rare public appearance at a major investment conference in Saudi Arabia today.

Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released on bail
Wong, 21, who became the face of the mass pro-democracy protests while still a teenager, was jailed for six months while Law, 24, was imprisoned for eight months.

Trump's Empire State Building doodle fetches $16,000
The picture, which carries Trump's signature, dates to 1995 when Trump owned a stake in the iconic 102-story Empire State in midtown Manhattan and was locked in a lease dispute.

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Entertainment

Ranveer Singh to not promote 'Padmavati' with Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor on 'Bigg Boss 11'?
According to reports, Ranveer Singh will not be a part of the promotions while the ‘Padmavati’ cast will head out to the sets of ‘Bigg Boss 11’.

Kapil Sharma opens up about his spat with Sunil Grover
Kapil was quoted saying, "I was upset. There was no fight between Sunil and me. I love him and I was upset, as an artist on the set of 'Firangi' had passed away but I couldn't cancel the Australia show."

Niharika Singh on affair with Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in his recently launched biography titled 'An Ordinary Life: A Memoir' has revealed that he was in a romantic relationship with his 'Miss Lovely' co-star Niharika Singh

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Science

War could leave mark on DNA, new research shows
Scientific research published last month in the journal PLOS One has indicated that mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of war veterans might be damaged by their experience. The study, which focused on mtDNA, included 21 veterans with Gulf War illness (GWI) and seven controls, website Science Daily reported.

Agricultural university scientists develop linen yarn for the first time in India
In what could be a landmark innovation, scientists at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (IGKV) have developed yarn of linen cloth from flax plant – a first in India. So far, Indian linen fabric manufacturers have had to import yarn due to its unavailability in India.

'Daydreaming' brain network helps us perform routine tasks

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Sports

Rahul Dravid downplays Virat Kohli's 'rest' rumours
Former India captain and current Under-19 cricket team coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday downplayed speculations over Virat Kohli being denied rest during the Test series against Sri Lanka next month.

Khanna slams Amitabh Choudhary for misleading members
A stung BCCI president CK Khanna, who was accused of not pushing the Lodha committee's administrative reforms during two SGMs, launched a counter-attack against acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and termed the allegations as "ludicrous".

WTA Finals: Venus survives three-hour Ostapenko epic
Ageless Venus Williams revived her WTA Finals campaign with an epic three-hour, three-set victory over error-prone, 20-year-old Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday, dealing a big blow to the French Open champion's hopes.

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Technology

FiiO F9 and F9 SE triple driver in-ear earphones launched in India, price starts at Rs 7,290
China-based audio products and accessories maker FiiO has launched its two latest hybrid IEMs in India.

Acer Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop launched in India at Rs 2,99,999
Taiwanese tech giant Acer has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop in India.

10 full-HD TVs under Rs 20,000 you can consider
Are you planning to buy a full-HD TV on a tight budget? Worry not, we've got you covered. Here we list out 10 full HD TVs that are under Rs 20,000 that you may consider buying...

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Education

CAT 2017 registers highest number of women candidates in 5 years
The fairer sex has done fairly well when it comes to registering for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2017, to make it to the Indian Institutes of management and other leading B-schools.

IIM Lucknow signs MoU with Axis bank
Axis bank, in a statement, said, through Axis WE Lead, they wish to reinforce their commitment to initiatives beyond mere placements whilst focusing on leadership, nurturing and inclusivity by developing mid-managerial talent among women.

IIM Kozhikode sees 25% jump in average stipend
The institute wrapped up the summer placements for 375 students in a record four days, bettering its earlier best of six-and-a-half days. Sixteen students opted out of the process.

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Mumbai

Nine days on, imam held for minor's rape
Nine days after registering a minor girl's rape case, JJ Marg police on Monday arrested an imam of a mosque in Nagpada and booked him for rape and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

State goes Swiss Challenge way on tenders for projects
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved for the state the much-talked-about Swiss Challenge method of initiating and carrying out projects. The government is also considering amendments to laws on procurement and contract allotment so that the new method can be accommodated.

Panic after six train coaches get detached
Six coaches packed with commuters got detached from a 12-car train on its way to Panvel from Thane on the Trans-Harbour corridor on Tuesday , causing panic among passengers and Central Railway officials.

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Delhi

Hemraj's widow wants to move apex court, says CBI messed up
The family of Hemraj Banjade, who was killed along with Aarushi Talwar on the intervening night of May 15-16, 2008, plans to move the Supreme Court to identify the murderer. They are accusing the CBI of messing up the investigation and say that justi ce has been denied to them.

22-year-old shot in North East Delhi, cops probe gang angle
A 22-year-old man was shot dead by assailants on motorcycles in northeast Delhi’s New Usmanpur on Monday night. Police officers said they are yet to identify the suspects.

Fresh review of DMRC must: CM
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal wants the Centre and Delhi government to nominate an equal number of members for an expert committee that will review the functioning of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

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Bangalore

Karnataka has half a day of coal, faces serious concerns in light of coal scam
The state government has declared an “emergency” for the Karnataka power corporation limited (KPCL) to transport coal from western coal fields to the thermal power plants in state.

Minimally invasive trans-catheter aortic valve replacement is a boon for geriatry, says doctor
BENGALURU: A 79-year-old visiting a city hospital with a history of diabetes, hypertension and compromised kidney function was diagnosed with 70% aortic stenosis – narrowing of aortic valve between the left ventricle and aorta.

EDM lovers, rejoice. FiveSixZero is back!
Bengaluru’s biggest electronic music festival is happening on November 4

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Hyderabad

Abducted infant boy feared dead in Hyderabad
A four day old boy who was abducted by an unknown woman from Niloufer hospital, on Sunday is "feared to have been dead", said Hyderabad police on Tuesday night. Police took the woman into custody along with her husband to confirm the suspicion and the motive for abduction.

CM KCR stresses on ensuring adequate water supply to farmlands
Telangana chief minister Chandrasekhar Rao has urged the senior ministers to ensure that adequate water supply has been provided to the farmlands. He further affirmed that the government was ready to release necessary funds for the upcoming projects.

Woman biker who rode against depression dies in Hyderabad car crash
Sana Iqbal, the 30-year-old biker from Hyderabad, who was fought depressed started her first journey in November 2015, hoping a bike accident on the highway would bring a quick end to her misery.

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Chennai

A `Mersal' jackpot: Rs 170 crore in 1 week

IV Sasi, veteran filmmaker, dies at 69 in Chennai

Madras high court: Don't erect banner, hoarding of a living person

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Ahmedabad

Animal ambulance attending to 47 emergencies daily

Only 10% calls to control room are 'productive'

Western Ahmedabad worst hit by dengue
In civic body hospitals and urban health centres alone, around 250 cases of chikungunya and dengue were reported over the past month-and-a-half, indicates data of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Of these cases, 116 were reported in October. The western part of the city is the worst affected. “Increasing number of cases are being reported in West Zone and New West Zone,” said Bhavin Solanki, the medical officer of health, AMC.

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Allahabad

Nine held for smuggling rectified spirit
Sleuths of special task force, on Tuesday, busted an inter-state racket involved in smuggling of rectified spirit for illegal production of liquor and arrested its nine members near Gauriya talab area of Khaga block in Fatehpur district.

Yogi Adityanath lauds policemen for killing dacoits
Chief minister Aditya Nath Yogi on Monday congratulated police officials for killing dreaded dacoits. In a review meeting at the collectorate, he said, “I want police to continue their work. There are several dacoits who are still a terror in the region and I want police to either put them behind bars or eliminate them“.

CM Yogi Adityanath: Chitrakoot pivotal in govt plan to generate jobs for youth

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha will be the 'Focus State' at World Food India-2017

Jharsuguda airport ready for operation by November
The airport at Jharsuguda is ready to start operation by November first week under Centre’s Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) programme.

BJD maintains equal distance from Cong, BJP: Naveen Patnaik
The chief minister's remarks prompted Rout, who is also the BJD vice-president, to say that his suggestion was his "personal opinion".

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Bhopal

Integral humanism must to bridge rich-poor gap in society: CM

BMC identifies 10 dengue-risk zones

Gopal Bhargava's emotional tweet after uncle's death goes viral

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Chandigarh

Pugilist Durgesh cries foul, knocks high court door

CABA favouritism case: Hearing deferred to Jan 30 next year

Harmanpreet Singh, the ace up India's sleeve

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