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Wednesday, December 06, 2017

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Ayodhya dispute: SC against intervention by others in case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled out intervention by parties not involved in the original suits relating to ownership of the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi plot, acquired by the Centre shortly after the mosque was demolished on December 6, 1992.

Saibaba shared platform with ultra-Left outfits abroad: Intel
G N Saibaba, the Delhi University professor whose appeal against his conviction for links with the outlawed CPI(Maoist) will come up before the Mumbai High Court on Wednesday, had shared platform with Maoist and ultra-Left organisations at international conferences between 2008 and 2012, according to information collected by intelligence agencies.

In a first, 20 women army, air force officers from Afghanistan to be trained in Chennai
For the first time, a group of 20 women army and air force officers from Afghanistan will be trained at the Officers' Training Academy in Chennai. The group, who were given a celebratory send-off by the Indian ambassador in Kabul, Manpreet Vohra, will go through a rigorous training module in India. They left Kabul on Tuesday.

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Business

Sensex, Nifty finish with losses; markets stay under pressure

About 50 Cognizant employees move labour court following 'forceful resignation'
Employees given contract for four months only before separation as part of layoff that has hit the IT industry

High inflation: RBI set to hold policy rates

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Environment

Asian dolphins a step closer to extinction, says IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature said on Tuesday it had changed the status of the Irrawaddy dolphin and finless porpoise, both living in Asian waters, to "endangered" from "vulnerable", meaning they are closer to extinction.

2 kiwi birds are rare bright spot in extinction report
Okarito kiwi and Northern Brown kiwi are upgraded from endangered to vulnerable species by IUCN. New Zealand has immensely worked in controlling predators like stoats and cats.

Ultrasound imaging needle may transform heart surgery
A group of scientists have developed a new optical ultrasound needle that can be used to image heart tissue in real-time during keyhole procedures. Doctors currently rely on external ultrasound probes combined with pre-operative imaging scans to visualise soft tissue and organs.

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World

50 injured in German train collision: Police
Some 50 people were injured in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train near the German city of Duesseldorf on Tuesday evening, police told AFP. There was no immediate reason given for the crash.

Iran asks Muslims to disrupt Israeli ties in region: TV
Both Saudi Arabia and Israel view Iran as the main threat to the Middle East. Increased tension between Tehran and Riyadh has fueled speculation that shared interests may push Saudi Arabia and Israel to work together.

Austria's supreme court paves way for same-sex marriage from 2019
“Austria is the first European country to recognize marriage equality for same-gender couples as a fundamental human right. All the other European states with marriage equality introduced it (just) the political way,” he said in a Facebook post.

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Entertainment

Celebs pay their last respect to Shashi Kapoor
Monday evening saw the end of an era, with the sad demise of one of the country's most handsome and celebrated actors, Shashi Kapoor. The romantic screen icon of the '70s breathed his last at 5:20 pm at a hospital in Mumbai after battling a prolonged ailment.

Tiger to give his best for next with Hrithik
The actor, who sees Hrithik as his idol in many ways, is excited about the project and has said so himself.

Vidyut commences 'Junglee' shoot in Thailand
Junglee Pictures announced the commencement of the shoot of Vidyut Jamwal starrer 'Junglee' in Thailand on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.

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Science

Why Himalayas are hit by bigger earthquakes found
Earthquakes hitting densely populated mountainous regions, such as the Himalaya, are bigger in magnitude because of a fast tectonic-plate collision, according to a study.

13% of sky covered by mysterious fast-moving gas, shows map

Cancer discovery in novel seaweed extracts
Two seaweed extracts, known as fucoidans have been engineered to reduce tumour growth in cancer cells. Fuoidans can be used alongside chemotherapy and has been tested on mouse models. The compound is largely effective against cervical, breast and ovarian cancers.

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Sports

3rd Test: India claim three after setting 410-run target
India scored at a brisk pace scoring 246/ 5 dec. in 52.2 overs, setting the Lankans a humongous target of 410 runs. SL managed to score 31 at stumps on day four, losing three wickets in a hostile session of play.

HWL Final: Belgium to face India in quarter-final
Belgium finished the round-robin stage of the Hockey World League Final as the only team to win all three matches after outclassing Netherlands 3-0 here on Tuesday.

Sarfraz among three captains to report fixing approaches
The ICC's anti-corruption unit is understood to be conducting up to seven live investigations into fixing, with three international captains having reported approaches this year.

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Technology

Use Google too much? Here's a warning for you
Using the search engine to search for information, rather than using our brains isn't a good habit.

Jabra Elite 25e Bluetooth headphones launched in India at Rs 3,999
Audio brand Jabra has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Elite 25e headset in India.

Reliance JioPhone gets this 'exclusive' Google feature
At the Google for India event, the search giant Google announced that its AI based search assistant will be available exclusively on Reliance JioPhone

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Education

UGC seeks fresh nominations for appointment of vice chairman

Students get expert career guidance at DLDAV school fair

Microsoft offers most US jobs, highest pay at IITs on Day One of placements
Microsoft emerged as the leading recruiter for US jobs on Day One of placements across IITs on Friday.

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Mumbai

Over 300 top scorers felicitated at Times NIE Student of the Year event

Mumbai still muse, magic for Nepali youth who became Louis Banks

Get Rs 100 if e-caterer fails to deliver meal on train

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Delhi

London mayor vibes with kids in green fight

Scotland minister brings 20 scholarships

Anna Hazare attacks Modi govt, threatens stir from March 23

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Bangalore

While doctors make money, nexus drills hole in patients' pockets

CCB cops in soup for pocketing cash seized from gambling den

New Year Eve celebrations will be held as usual: Top cop

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Hyderabad

Metro to roll in brighter future for realty sector

Metro train frequency likely to be increased from Feb '18

Two pressure bombs hidden on the road defused by cops

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Chennai

HC: Why can't Goondas Act be slapped on corrupt babus?

Detain corrupt officials under Goondas Act, suggests HC

Tamil Nadu government mulls merger of transport corporations to tweak ops, slash costs

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Ahmedabad

Ockhi brings rain, city shivers

Four dead in accident near Santej

Modi using language unbecoming of PM: ManishTiwari

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Allahabad

Murder convict serves 26 years despite getting bail, HC issues release order
A murder accused in Uttar Pradesh had to spend 26 years behind the bars out of which 22 years in a mental hospital for treatment despite getting bail in the case.

2 judges of Kanpur Dehat suspended

'Pen', 'pencil' are arm smugglers' new code words in Uttar Pradesh

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha govt signs MoUs with 4 pvt hospitals for better delivery of healthcare services
The Odisha government on Tuesday signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with four private hospitals for better delivery of quality health care services in the state.

BJP meets PCCF on wild animal menace in Odisha
The BJP on Tuesday met principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) Subash Chandra Mishra here and apprised him about the damage of crops and killing of sheep by wild animals in the state.

BJP creates ruckus in Odisha assembly over no-fund for Bijepur canal project

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Bhopal

Mayor orders probe into 'rush to beat RERA' charge

Minister Arya faces arrest warrant

Warning of 2 pvt med colleges ignored

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Chandigarh

Congress names more candidates for civic polls

How street biz gets legit

At 984, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Research tops in robotic surgeries

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