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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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Sushma's Nepal visit to reset bilateral ties

India to roll out red carpet for Iran's Rouhani next month
Rouhani’s visit is scheduled to take place after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from yet another trip to West Asia—Palestine, UAE and Oman. Rouhani’s government is still recovering from a spate of protests last month against the poor state of the economy.

Good news for 1,600 SSC Army officers

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Business

Budget to focus on growth of 7 states, 200 districts
The Centre is expected to provide a major push to development in seven states in the eastern part of India when it presents the budget for 2018-19 as it focusses on transforming 200 districts as part of its ‘New India’ strategy.

SBI hikes bulk deposit rates for second time in 2 months
The bank had last raised deposit rates, revisions on which generally precede similar moves on the lending side, by up to 1 percentage point in November. At least, three banks have already hiked their lending rates earlier this month.

Telcos have commited over Rs 74,000 crore to curb call drops: Telecom Secy
Leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, have committed to investing over Rs 74,000 crore to upgrade and expand their infrastructure to address the issue of call drops, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.

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Environment

New species of reptile found in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Researchers have found a new species of reptile, a rock dwelling gecko, in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The Megamalai rock gecko, which is its suggested common name, is the first description of a reptile from this landscape since 1949 after English planter and naturalist Angus Finlay Hutton spotted Hutton’s pit viper there.

New dinosaur species found in Sahara desert of Egypt
The fossilised remains of the new species, named Mansourasaurus Shahinae, were unearthed by an expedition undertaken by an initiative of the the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology (MUVP) in Egypt.

Pollution affects at least 47 million Indian children
The report by Greenpeace-India, based on data from state and central pollution control boards, asserted that as many as 47 million children live in areas with pollutant PM10, or particulate matter in the air with diameter less than 10 microns, exceeding the safe limits.

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World

11 countries speed up funding for Palestinians after US cuts
Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Kuwait, the Netherlands and Ireland have taken steps to step up funding, following an appeal by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

Xi Jinping unanimously elected deputy to 13th NPC
Chinese President Xi Jinping was on Tuesday unanimously elected as a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress, the national legislature of China, from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Homeless "hero" jailed for stealing from bomb victims
A homeless man feted as a hero for helping the injured and dying following a bomb attack at a pop concert in Britain last year which left 22 people dead, was jailed on Tuesday after he admitted stealing from two of the victims.

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Entertainment

Behind the scenes of 'Padmaavat'
The costumes and set designs were also applauded but the makeup effects were also completely on point.

Pic: Sushant's dacoit look for 'Sonchiriya'
It came to light recently that Sushant Singh Rajput will begin shooting for an Abhishek Chaubey directorial where he will be playing a dacoit.

Ayushmann begins shooting of 'Badhaai Ho'
Junglee Pictures and Chrome Pictures' 'Badhaai Ho', directed by Amit Sharma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra goes on floors today in Mumbai.

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Science

Breastfeeding may reduce hypertension risk: Study
Women who breastfeed more children, and for longer periods of time, are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause, a study suggests. The study published in the American Journal of Hypertension found that the relation is less pronounced among obese women.

Super blue blood moon: A cosmic trifecta to look for!
Sky enthusiasts are waiting for a cosmic trifecta as a super blue blood moon will be eclipsed on Wednesday night leaving them spell-bound. A lunar trifecta, 'super blue blood moon, will be observed on Wednesday from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at various locations across the country.

Total lunar eclipse, blue moon, supermoon all at the same time: 10 things to know

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Sports

No need to change my game for Test format: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has not been able to replicate his rich limited overs form in Test matches but he says it doesn't mean that he needs to make drastic changes in his game for the five-day format.

U-19 WC: India thrash Pak to set up final against Australia
India capped off yet another sensational performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, this time beating Pakistan by a handsome 203-run margin in the big semifinal on Tuesday.

Rai, Narang, Chandela among 27 Indian shooters named for CWG
Top Indian shooters Jitu Rai, Gagan Narang and Apurvi Chandela were named in the country's 27-member squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia.

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Technology

Reliance Jio to offer more data under its Booster plans starting at Rs 11
Recently, Reliance Jio revamped its existing prepaid plans on the occasion of Republic Day. Now, the telecom operator has also refreshed its booster plans. The booster plans now offer more data to Jio subscribers.

9 high-end features coming to budget smartphones

Vivo Xplay 7 may be the first smartphone to launch with 10GB RAM
Earlier this month, Vivo became the first company to launch a smartphone with under the display fingerprint sensor. Now, it seems that it is working on a smartphone with 10GB RAM.

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Education

MCom students given wrong paper will not suffer academic loss: MU

Nagpur University VC refuses permission for lecture, MLA lodges complain
The chancellor Ch Vidyasagar Rao’s office has sought a ‘report’ from Nagpur University (NU) vice chancellor SP Kane following a complaint by Katol MLA Ashish Deshmukh over the VC’s refusal to permit holding a lecture at NU’s Convocation Hall last month. Deshmukh said Kane’s decision was a ‘definite insult to woman and womanhood’.

Young Chef Olympiad: Pune hosted the first round of the world's largest culinary competition

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Mumbai

Redevelopment premium cut: 3,000 housing societies stand to benefit

Feeling hot? Max temp rises by 5°C

Senior babu summoned in slum rehab scheme row

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Delhi

DDA likely to legalise 4th floor in sealing-hit areas

This campaign will stick: Hanuman's anger directed towards hunger, poverty

Rohini ashram's illegal portions brought down

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Bangalore

Boy kidnapped for Rs 35 Lakh ransom saved in 36 hours

At 50 Lakh,Bengaluru has 2nd most number of two-wheelers

ATM cash van driver and colleague escape with Rs 90 Lakh

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Hyderabad

Slain engineer's wife campaigns for immigrants in US

Forum for Good Governance alleges MAUD of protecting tainted officials

Now, IRIS scan to identify ration card holders for PDS

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Chennai

Plea in HC on cut in SC/ST scholarship

Part of licensed rehab centres' list out, many omitted

Govt set to dust out old plan as metropolis maps new contours

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Ahmedabad

Bees Saal Baad: Murder accused NRG returns, held
He committed the crime around two decades ago but the long arm of law caught up with Ashwin Patel, 57, a resident of Burlington, South Carolina in the US, during his first visit to India in 20 years. Patel, now Ashwin Patak, was identified on the basis of a lookout circular (LOC) issued against him by the state CID (crime) last year as his biometrics matched with the wanted person.

Gujarat HC denies 14-yr-old nod to abort 32-week fetus
A seemingly disturbed Gujarat high court on Tuesday rejected the request for abortion by a 14-yearold rape survivor, who is currently seven months pregnant. The high court, however, advised the Centre to draw fresh guideline for abortion of advanced fetus in unwanted pregnancies in rape cases and effect changes in law to enable doctors to perform their duty properly.

Riverfront death: Two arrested, mystery unsolved
The Riverfront (E) police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The police, however, are yet to ascertain the reason for the death.

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Allahabad

Keshav Prasad Maurya slams Bareilly DM for FB post on Kasganj violence

HC turns down plea on TET evaluation, result

Women no longer afraid of harassment, says CM Yogi Adityanath
Urges Families Not To Discriminate Between Girls and Boys

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha: Chief secretary directs collectors to expedite implementation of housing schemes

Odisha government launches new campaign to encourage budding entrepreneurs

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Bhopal

Gandhiji's moral symbol of 'teen bandar' stumps Govt