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Monday, November 13, 2017

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India

'Sex clip' goes viral, Hardik Patel cries foul

Hardik accepts Congress quota formula

25 lakh kids part of largest national learning survey

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Business

SC asks non-institutional directors of Jaiprakash Associates to appear before it
The top court's direction came in the wake of its September 11 directive to the Jaypee Associates to deposit Rs 2,000 crore by October 27 to protect the interests of homebuyers and creditors.

FATF related work out of DEA's domain, GST under revenue department
FATF is an inter-governmental global body that sets standards and promotes the implementation of measures for combating money laundering, terror financing and other related threats to the international financial system.

Markets plunge again as Sensex stays just afloat above 33,000-mark

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Environment

NGT caps daily Vaishno Devi traffic at 50,000 pilgrims
Considering the Vaishno Devi Bhawan cannot accommodate more than 50,000 people, a NGT bench headed by chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said any additional pilgrims would be stopped at Ardhkuwari or Katra town. The green panel also said the new path to the shrine exclusively for pedestrians and battery-operated cars should be opened from November 24.

Air pollution: Is the worst over for India?
As more and more among us develop respiratory complications from severe outdoor pollution and governments grapple with the menace, we take a look at air pollution around the world and why India, with China, continues to dominate pollution-related deaths.

Pollution levels still severe in Delhi
As per the data collected from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 3pm was 423 (on a scale of 0 to 500) while the PM2.5 (particles with diameter less than 2.5) hovered around 422 units, considered "severe".

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World

Mattis: US to fight IS in Syria 'as long as they want'
"The enemy hasn't declared that they're done with the area yet, so we'll keep fighting as long as they want to fight," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said, speaking to reporters at the Pentagon about the future of US operations in Syria.

Over 400 dead from quake in Iran-Iraq border area
Rescuers dug with their bare hands Monday through the debris of buildings brought down by a powerful earthquake that killed more than 400 people in the once-contested mountainous border region between Iraq and Iran, with nearly all of the victims in an area rebuilt since the end of the ruinous 1980s war.

May faces test in UK parliament over Brexit plans
Prime Minister Theresa May's blueprint for Britain's exit from the European Union faces a crucial test starting on Tuesday, when lawmakers try to win concessions from a weakened leader on the government's legislation to sever ties.

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Entertainment

'Padmavati': Indian Film and Television Directors' Association comes out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Ever since filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali started the shoot of his film 'Padmavati' which is based on the life of Rani Padmini, the project has been mired in controversy. From the attack on the sets to protest against the release of the film in certain regions of the country, the film has garnered a lot of controversies.

Pic: Salman Khan unveils his 'Race 3' look
The action begins for the third time with an all new vigour as ‘Race 3’ goes on floors. Starring Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez, ‘Race 3’ is third in the thriller series and has an impressive cast.

'Fukrey Returns' trailer: The 'Jugaadu' boys are back
The 'Fukrey' gang is back and how! The makers of the film recently dropped the trailer of 'Fukrey Returns', and going by it, they promise double the fun and frolic this time around.

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Science

Hair bleach chemical triggered life on Earth: Study
A compound commonly used in hair bleach, hydrogen peroxide, was the vital ingredient in rock pores around underwater heat vents that set in train a sequence of chemical reactions that led to the first forms of life, according to lead researcher Rowena Ball from the Australian National University (ANU).

Animal experiments show diet change could reverse diabetes
Research on animals has shown the condition could be treated with what is called ‘very low calorie diet’ (VLCD). In a study published online on November 9 in the journal ‘Cell Metabolism’, researchers led by scientists from Yale University found VLCD can rapidly reverse type 2 diabetes in animal models.

Gene therapy helps treat life-threatening skin disease
Scientists have successfully treated a child suffering from extensive skin damage due to a genetic disease using transplants derived from genetically modified cells.

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Sports

SA tour in mind, India likely to field three pacers in first Test
The Indian team management is likely to field three frontline pacers in the first Test against Sri Lanka, keeping in mind the upcoming South Africa tour.

Saina, Prannoy eye China Open to seal berth at Dubai Final
Both Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy are ranked 11th in the Destination Dubai Ranking and are racing against time to book a berth at next month's Super Series Final with just two Super Series events -- China Open and Hong Kong Open -- left in the calender.

I asked for the rest, says Hardik Pandya
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been rested for the Test matches against Sri Lanka, on Monday said he asked for the rest because of niggles.

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Technology

GSTN glitches: Traders body CAIT to take Infosys to court
CAIT said GST portal has brought much harassment and mental agony to traders by its non-smooth functioning and has proved a major roadblock in success of a good taxation system like GST.

5 reasons why the Moto X4 fails to impress
Is the Moto X4 a classic case of old wine in a new bottle?

New kids on the block: tech giants turning Sydney's CBD into 'Silicon Place'
Global technology titans including Amazon.com Inc, LinkedIn and Expedia are moving into Sydney's central business district, providing a commercial property fillip just as Australia's record housing boom starts to tire.

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Education

25 lakh kids part of largest national learning survey

US still top draw, but growth rate of Indian students halves: Survey
Though the US is still a much-favoured destination for Indian students, the percentage of increase in fresh enrolments by Indians halved in 2016-2017 to 12.3% from almost 25% the previous year, according to the latest Open Doors survey conducted by the Institute of International Education.

Fresh enrolment in US universities fall, India growth halved
After six years of formidable growth, the United States of America saw a decline in fresh enrolments in fall 2016. Nearly 10,000 fewer candidates signed up this year taking the new student count to about 2.9 lakh, a 3% decrease from the previous year. Growth from India halved as well as the student count in the USA is now 1.8 lakh.

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Mumbai

Bitter pill as Mumbai tops diabetes list

Polish national on 42nd visit in 3 years held with Rs 2 crore gold

Foxconn may not invest in state: Minister

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Delhi

Over 80,000 trucks enter city as ban not renewed

Cops want loud music off, get attacked; 4 hurt

Two loot Rs 39 lakh from petrol pump staff

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Bangalore

GST cut may not reflect in your restaurant bill
Don’t expect eating out to get any cheaper from Wednesday, when the cut in GST rates on restaurants takes effect. Hoteliers are still in a dilemma on reducing prices.

Bengaluru girl urges Modi to declare chronic type 1 diabetes a disability
A 15-year-old city girl who suffers from type 1 diabetes has posted a petition addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Change.org demanding that her condition be declared a disability. While sugar levels of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes need to be constantly monitored, the autoimmune condition literally robs them of the joys of childhood.

Forums to rally against Padmavati
Members of Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Bengaluru chapter, will hit the streets on Wednesday, condemning the alleged bid to distort history in the upcoming Bollywood movie Padmavati. The movie, starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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Hyderabad

Eight tola gold snatched from 2 women
In two separate incidents in Rachakonda commissionerate, gold chains were snatched from two women on Monday under Meerpet and Saroornagar police station limits.

Revanth mystery on resignation deepens

Cost overruns: L&T seeks Rs 3,700cr relief

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Chennai

Indians spend over 62% of their savings for health expenses, says P J Kurien

Minister seeks TN representation in Travancore Devaswom Board

AIADMK's IT Wing in disarray, post EPS & OPS merger

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Ahmedabad

Mystery 'X' marks Gujarat homes

HC seeks EC affidavit on EVM, VVPAT errors

Rupani, Nitin Patel to continue: Yadav

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Allahabad

Trishool to finish corruption, tarazu for unbiased development

High-powered UGC team visits AU
A high-powered team, sent by University Grants Commission (UGC), arrived on Allahabad University campus, on Monday.

Two thieves held in Jhunsi
Two notorious thieves were arrested by Jhunsi police on Sunday.The two accused were identified as Vijay Yadav of and Imran, residents of Phaphamau and Manda respectively.

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Bhubaneswar

Sweeping changes for Odisha home guards in the offing
From quality uniform, shoes and caps to specialized training, better pay and induction in auxiliary fire force, the functional utility of 15,000-odd home guards in the state is all set to undergo a massive makeover.

Railway engineers' stir on December 15 demanding Group-B status

Rise in cyber crime worries Odisha cops

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Bhopal

Worried by unkept promises, BJP MLAs prod govt

CM closed-door meet on poll strategy

Tiger kills another kid in Budhni

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Chandigarh

Gangster 'owns up' to murder on FB
ma's murder in the list of targeted killings of religious leaders in the state that have reportedly been traced to foreign-based handlers.

'I'm getting killed, Ummar screamed as bullets flew'

Smog causes accident, kills student

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