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Tuesday, December 05, 2017

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In Sardar's backyard, BJP ahead in claiming legacy
As Sardar Patel grabs the spotlight in the Gujarat assembly polls campaign with Hardik Patel supporters chanting his name for their cause and BJP slogans dedicated to him, the saffron party seems to be gaining a lead in the race for his legacy.

Rahul is Congress's darling, says Manmohan Singh
Congress members were thrilled after Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers for the post of party chief with former PM Manmohan Singh calling him the “darling of Congress”.

Aiyar's 'Mughal' comment gives fresh fodder to BJP
A controversy broke out over Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remarks on succession in the Mughal dynasty though he seemed to have used the reference only to contrast it with democratic procedures in the Congress.

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Business

First meeting of 15th finance panel takes off
The newly-constituted 15th Finance Commission held first meeting on Monday and decided to involve think-tanks in drawing up its report that will primarily deal with devolution of revenue between the Centre and states.

Fitch cuts India's FY18 GDP growth forecast to 6.7%
The earlier projected rate was 6.9 per cent. The agency said the rebound in economy was weaker than expected. Fitch, however, expects GDP growth to pick up in the next two years on back of gradual implementation of the structural reform agenda and higher real disposable income.

NSE may refile IPO papers after getting clarity on co-location

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Environment

Global warming to claim 33% ice volume in Hindu Kush
Global warming is not only posing a serious threat to glaciers, it will also result in a loss of 33 per cent of total ice volume in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region by the end of the century, leading dire consequences for people living there.

'Super beans' raise hopes in hunger-prone parts of Africa
The so-called “super bean,” a fast-maturing, high-yield variety, is being promoted by Uganda's government and agriculture experts amid efforts to feed hunger-prone parts of Africa. It's also a step toward the next goal: the “super, super bean” that researchers hope can be created.

Killing of bear: Activist files plea for FIR
A wildlife activist has filed a petition in Mahasamund court seeking direction from court to register an FIR against eight policemen and two forest officials for killing of a sloth bear that had earlier mauled three persons.

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World

Yemen's Huthi rebels claim ex-president Saleh killed
"The interior ministry announces the end of the crisis of militias and the killing of their leader and a number of his criminal supporters," an anchor said on the rebels' official Al-Masirah television, referring to armed supporters of Saleh.

Trump's trump card is unbridled powers under constitution

Musharraf may ally with Hafiz Saeed for 2018 polls
Responding to a question about having an alliance with JuD chief Saeed, Musharraf in an interview to Pakistan based Aaj News channel said, "so far, there has be no talks with them but if they want to be part of the alliance, I would welcome them,"

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Entertainment

PM Narendra Modi condoles veteran actor Shashi Kapoor's demise
Veteran Hindi film actor Shashi Kapoor passed away on Monday after prolonged illness.

Shashi Kapoor: Rare pictures of the veteran actor
Shashi Kapoor has been one of the rare gems of the industry who has been a part of many evergreen films that has left footprints in the sands of time.

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away at the age of 79
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor has passed away today. The actor who has entertained us with some stellar performances breathed his last today. Shashi Kapoor is known for his films like 'Kabhie Kabhie', 'Deewar' and 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'.

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Science

NASA successfully fires Voyager 1 thrusters after 37 years
The engineers fired up the thrusters on Tuesday and tested their ability to turn Voyager's antenna toward Earth, using 10-millisecond pulses. Then they waited 19 hours, 35 minutes for the test results to arrive at an antenna in Goldstone, California. Turns out the thrusters worked just fine.

New method to rapidly measure magnitude of giant quakes
There is an instantaneous gravitational disturbance that could be recorded before the seismic waves that seismologists can detect after an earthquake.

New way to stop HIV in its tracks found
Researchers have discovered the protein that helps HIV to evade the body's defence system, an advance that may help stop the deadly virus in its tracks. When HIV-1 infects an immune cell, the virus travels to the nucleus so quickly there is not enough time to set off the cell's alarm system.

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Sports

Jasprit Bumrah gets maiden call-up for South Africa Tests
Right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah on Monday got his first Test call-up while wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel and all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to the 17-member Indian squad for the three-match Test series in South Africa.

HWL Final: India end league stage winless, lose 0-2 to Germany
India's Hockey World League Final began with a bang but in their final league match, they disappointed to succumb to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Germany and finished last in their Pool B with just one point.

3rd Test, Day 3: India in command after Sri Lanka fightback
The spark that was missing in the entire series from Sri Lanka came to the fore in the second session of day three of the third Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

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Technology

Nokia 3 to skip Android 7.1.2 Nougat, directly receive Android Oreo update
HMD Global, the company that hold the license to manufacture Nokia smartphones announced that all the Android powered Nokia devices will receive Android 8.0 Oreo update.

Airtel now offering more data under Rs 349, Rs 549 plans
The telecom sector has become very competitive since the entry of Reliance Jio. Various telecom operators have also started rolling out plans that offer unlimited calls and ample amount of data

Kult Ambition smartphone with 13MP camera launched at Rs 5,999
The New-Delhi based smartphone manufacturer Kult has expanded its product lineup with the launch of its latest smartphone.

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Education

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.

ISRO Recruitment 2017: ISRO exam date, eligibility and selection procedure

Governor accepts the resignation of Kerala Technological University VC
The governor who is also the chancellor of the technological university accepted the resignation of the vice-chancellor here on Thursday, when the latter called on the governor at his residence and repeated his wish to demit the office by December 31.

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Mumbai

They don't make them like him any more, say co-actors
Deewar.#ShashiKapoor was the top Twitter trend in India on Monday evening.

Mumbai: Lodge cyber crime cases at your local police station

Cop's kin uploads video threatening to commit suicide

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Delhi

Delhi: Kenyan woman alleges rape
04 Dwarka Rape

Pothole repairs now PWD's job: LG Anil Baijal

LG to discuss way to free up Dwarka flyover
LG Anil Baijal has called a meeting on Tuesday to discuss congestion at Dabri towards Dwarka.Residents say five years after the Pankha Road flyover was thrown open, the traffic situation has worsened.

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Bangalore

Missing bank deputy manager murdered

As canteens open, Mandya spoilt for choice

Biocon shares hit all-time high on US drug nod

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Hyderabad

Stunt riders impress with wheelies, stoppies and burnouts

'Be it in jazz or otherwise, We Italians take our melodies very seriously'
…says Matteo Fraboni of Matteo Fraboni Quintet, who performed at the recently concluded 2nd International Hyderabad Jazz Festival

This wedding reception was straight out of a fairytale

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Chennai

College of Engineering 'sought' special class fees without permission

MTC stops three bus services in Kolathur citing 'poor roads'

City metro rides second most expensive in India

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Ahmedabad

NEET to be held on May 10

Crane hits MP school bus in Naroda, 10 hurt

Youth poses as Gujarati singer to lure Ch'garh girl

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Allahabad

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

This Magh Mela, free Wi-Fi facility for visitors
With Magh Mela commencing from January 2, 2018, the district authorities are busy in finalising the blue print of Magh Mela with more focus on three basic facilities including sanitation, power supply and streets. This time, mela authorities have decided to offer free Wi Fi facility to the visitors.

Ailing SA girl's parents feel happy as she starts walking
Four months back, when Malawi (Southeastern Africa) based ailing girl Sherry M Gunga came to India in August this year, she was not able to speak or walk a single step.

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Bhubaneswar

Woman injured after accidental shooting by bank security guard

Naveen, Dharmendra in blame game over second Brahmani bridge

Woman injured after accidental shooting by bank security guard
BHUBANESWAR: A female IT officer of Bank of India’s Gandamunda branch in Khandagiri area here had a brush with death after the bank security guard’s rifle accidentally fired, causing her bullet injury on Monday.

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Bhopal

May cut perks of ex-CMs: Govt to HC

Cong MLA slams govt over bill on death to rapists

MP passes bill with provision of death to rapists of minors

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Chandigarh

File affidavit on illegal construction of commercial premises, HC tells chief secy

Punjab, Haryana refuse to take blame as smog envelopes Delhi again

Eyeing Dalit votes, BJP fields 2 SC candidates in general Patiala wards

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