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Sunday, October 15, 2017

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India

Freedom of speech: SC refuses to ban Dalit writer Kancha Ilaiah book

51 cows of Muslim family 'snatched by Alwar cops'

Nehruvians, Leftists ignored Deendayal: Prasar Bharati chairman

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Business

Indusind clinches largest MFI deal,takes over Bharat Financial
Ending months of speculation, Indusind Bank and the second largest microlender Bharat Financial Inclusion (BFIL) on Saturday announced largest merger in the MFI space in an all-share deal.

IMF favours three structural reforms in India
The IMF has suggested a three-pronged approach for structural reformation in India that includes addressing the corporate and banking sector weaknesses, continued fiscal consolidation through revenue measure, and improving the efficiency of labour and product markets.

Exporters to get GST refund in bank account filed with customs
Under the GST rules, refund is to be credited in the bank account mentioned in the registration particulars. Besides, exporters have been declaring details of bank account to customs authorities for the purpose of drawback etc.

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Environment

Himachal rivers facing threat from development activities
Himachal Pradesh has 5 major river basins Satluj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab and Yamuna. Yamuna crosses only the south-eastern border of the state, and but its tributaries originating in Himachal include Giri and Tons which form a part of the Ganga river basin flowing westward.

Thousands of penguins in Antarctic are dying. Here's why
The disaster for the colony of Terre Adelie in East Antarctica was down to unusually extensive sea ice late in the summer. This meant penguins had to travel further for food and the chicks starved. WWF is calling for greater protection to ensure penguins don't face added pressure of competition from fishing fleets for their main food source of krill.

Paris plans to ban gas-powered cars in city by 2030
In its latest initiative to reduce pollution, Paris City Hall is planning to ban gas-powered cars by 2030. The controversial move follows Mayor Anne Hidalgo's plan to ban all diesel cars from the city by 2024, when Paris will host the Summer Olympics.

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World

Car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital
A car bomb exploded on a busy street in the centre of Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday, causing an unknown number of casualties, police said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

China confirms it will amend party constitution
A key measure of Xi's power will be whether he manages to have his name "crowned" in the party constitution, elevating him to the level of previous leaders exemplified by Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory.

Trump's speech sparks new war of words b/w US, Iran
The speech has served to unite Iranians across the political spectrum from Trump's declining to call the Persian Gulf, the waterway through which a third of all oil traded by sea passes, by its name, to undercutting those trying to change Iran's clerically overseen government from within.

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Entertainment

Meghna Gulzar: I will celebrate Talvar's success NOW
DT spoke to Meghna Gulzar on the evening of the Aarushi verdict that acquitted the Talwars, after a walk through Jalvayu Vihar, revisiting the scene of the crime that her film Talvar so meticulously dissected.

Arpita Khan celebrates early Diwali with brothers Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail and hubby Aayush
Taking to Instagram, Arpita shared a picture of herself with her three doting brothers and her hubby.

'Tumhari Sulu' trailer: Vivacious Vidya Balan steals the show as a radio jockey
The movie deals with the concept of a housewife becoming a radio jockey and now that the trailer of the film is here, it shows in detail what the film has in store for the audiences.

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Science

Space radiation not a hurdle for human journey to Mars: Nasa
Nasa is developing technologies to counter space radiation - one of the biggest challenges for human journey to Mars - to ensure a safe and successful exploration of the red planet.

How NASA plans to protect Mars crew from space radiation
While it's true that space radiation is one of the biggest challenges for a human journey to Mars, NASA said it is developing technologies and countermeasures to ensure a safe and successful journey to the red planet.

Bacteria offer protection against breast cancer?
Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit academic medical centre at Ohio, US, have found differences in the bacterial composition of breast tissue of healthy women, compared to those with breast cancer. For the first time, researchers have found that healthy women have more of the Methylobacterium bacteria in breast tissue.

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Sports

Shikhar Dhawan returns for ODI series against New Zealand
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has also returned to the ODI team after missing the series against Australia due to his wife's illness. Dinesh Karthik, who last played for India during the West Indies tour in July and was also a part of the Champions Trophy squad, has been picked again.

Manchester United frustrate Liverpool in disappointing derby
Despite his side having previously matched leaders Manchester City stride for stride, United manager Jose Mourinho resorted to familiar spoiling tactics that meant his team registered just one shot on target.

Ignored for third time, Ashwin and Jadeja falling off radar
While MSK Prasad had initially said that the senior bowlers were rested during the limited overs series against Sri Lanka, but bypassing Ashwin and Jadeja for Australia and now New Zealand leg is an indication that they are slowly falling off the radar as far as limited overs cricket is concerned.

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Technology

Oppo F5 smartphone with full screen display to launch in India of November 2
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone in India.

Xiaomi Mi 6 4GB RAM variant spotted on certification site TENAA
In April, this year Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched its flagship smartphone Mi 6 with 6GB RAM. Now, it seems that the company is planning to introduce a 4GB RAM variant of the smartphone.

These two Samsung smartphones are now available at Rs 9,000 discount vs their launch price
Samsung has slashed the price of two of its A series smartphones in India.

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Education

PM Modi's Rs 10,000 crore plan for Indian universities: 10 points

Govt intends to unshackle universities: PM Modi
Addressing a function on the centenary celebrations of the Patna University here, PM Modi said measures like grant of central status were "a thing of the past" and his government has taken "a step forward" towards making 10 private universities and 10 government ones world class.

London mayor bats for international students, calls for changes in post-study work visa

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Mumbai

Maharashtra to declare medical tourism policy in a month

Rain pours water over Diwali shopping spirit

21-year-old caught in the act with stray dog in public toilet in Powai

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Delhi

Delhi may breathe easier this Diwali

Baggage van rams Air India plane ready to fly off to Shanghai

Government funds for salaries not in, East Delhi continues to stink

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Bangalore

Biker, pillion rider thrown off flyover, killed

Man posing as CCB sleuth arrested

Traffic curbs for Bengaluru Marathon on Sunday

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Hyderabad

Man washed away in nullah in Hyderabad
An unidentified man suspected to be drunk was washed away in a nullah at Jeedimetla in Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon. According to Jeedimetla inspector of police Shankar Reddy, the incident took place around 4.30pm and the man is yet to be traced.

'Comics won't die anytime soon, they're here to stay': Martin Morazzo

'I love Ganesha, Kali, Shiva... They're all so striking': Joe Harris

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Chennai

Cops probing if assaulted American has a valid visa

2 more pairs of green iguanas new attraction at Snake Park

Prohibition and excise officer held on graft charges

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Ahmedabad

FRC orders Navrachana University to refund Rs 15L

Labourer killed in house collapse

96 police sub-inspectors transferred

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Allahabad

CMP and ADC college get new students' union
After witnessing marginal voting (around 35-40%) in the morning, all the three constituent colleges of Allahabad University announced the results of the student elections held at their respective units, on Saturday evening.

AU professor cleans the road outside Arts campus
As the voting, for AUSU elections 2017, concluded at 2:00 pm, a team of around half a dozen person arrived at the stretch of Motilal Nehru road, opposite to Arts faculty of Allahabad University. Holding brooms, wooden baskets, spades and covering their face to avoid dust, the team looked like they were participants of swachta mission.

AU conducts polling peacfully amid gross violation of Lyngdoh recommendations, results likely by late night
Amidst gross violation of the guidelines of the Lyngdoh committee recommendation and heavy deployment of security forces the campus of Allahabad University witnessed the polling for electing the new student union, on Saturday.

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Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Cheaper Chinese lights flood Diwali markets

10,000 micro entrepreneurs to be given skill training under Mudra scheme

Clueless about rapists, cops probe enmity angle

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Bhopal

ECI identifies 'intimidated' voters in Chitrakoot

Rohingyas are in India as a part of conspiracy: RSS

Dengue, malaria may nix city's swachh No. 1 dream

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Chandigarh

Territorial Army achievers of Western Command facilitated
Major General AK Sanyal, headquarters Western Command on Saturday gave away the sports banner and the best infantry battalion trophy to Colonel Vijay Chahar, Commanding officer, 105 Infantry Battalion (TA) RAJ RIF.

Planting of drugs: Charges framed

Trial run of Chandigarh's 1st compost plant begins

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