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Thursday, January 11, 2018

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Vyapam scam: No proof, Uma Bharati may get clean chit
Three years after taking over the investigation of the Vyapam scam, the CBI has found no credible evidence to substantiate allegations against former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharati, say sources.

FDI decision exposes BJP doubletalk: Opposition

3 held for man's death that led to Koregaon Bhima violence

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Business

'India to regain fastest growing economy tag in FY19'

What FDI change means for Air India's airline arm
At 86, the Maharaja is a hot bachelor for suitors from across the globe with an Indian connection, thanks to the government’s move to allow foreign airlines to be part owners of soon to be privatised Air India.

Economists advise Modi on farm incomes, fiscal & jobs
Ahead of the 2018-19 Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brainstormed with over 40 economists and other experts and discussed “all issues” linked to the economy.

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Environment

'Warming oceans could scupper marine food system'
Warming oceans restrict vital energy flows between different species in the marine ecosystem, reducing the amount of food available for bigger animals - mostly fish - at the top of the marine food web, according to a study in the journal PLOS Biology published on Tuesday.

'Warming turning major sea turtle population female'
Warming temperatures are turning one of the world's largest sea turtle populations in Australia's Great Barrier Reef almost entirely female, running the risk that the colony may not sustain itself in coming decades, a study has found.

Poachers trap leopard, burn carcass

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World

Trump for US-NKorea talks 'under right circumstances'
President Donald Trump threw his weight behind the Olympics-inspired diplomatic opening with North Korea, telling South Korea's leader Wednesday that the US was open to talks with Kim Jong Un's government under the right circumstances.

Death toll rises to 17 in California mudslides, 17 missing
The death toll from devastating mudslides in affluent communities along a stretch of Southern California coastline rose to 17 on Wednesday after two more bodies were recovered, the local sheriff said, and the number of people missing also climbed to 17.

US issues new travel advisory for citizens
The US on Wednesday issued a new travel advisory for countries including India, which its officials said is "user friendly" as it is based on ready-to-understand level of advice ranging from one to four.

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Entertainment

Parineeti Chopra joins the cast of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Kesari'
After a long wait, Karan Johar has finally revealed the name of his lead actress in Akshay Kumar starrer 'Kesari'. Taking to Twitter, Karan revealed that Parineeti Chopra is the lead actress opposite Akshay and the film is all set to roll in January 2018.

New poster: Anushka's look in 'Pari'
After sending out jitters to her fans by sharing a teaser video of the horror flick on Tuesday, the actress today, shared yet another poster from the film that is sure to leave you in dismay.

When Ileana and beau went the pirate way
She shared a few pictures of herself with "her man" showing off their pirate faces while they were on their way to a deep sea fishing trip on their trip to Fiji.

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Science

PSLV-C40/ Cartosat-2 Series mission: Isro to test new tech with Microsat
When PSLV-C40 lifts off with 31 satellites – including its main payload Cartosat-2 Series -- on Friday, Indian Space Research Organisation will be testing a new technology that will be a forerunner of future earth observation satellites by giving clearer night images of the earth.

Now, wearable sensors to track new babies' heart rates
The sensors which the researchers describe as "the most sensitive liquid-based devices to have ever been developed" could also be transformative for anyone with life-threatening conditions such as sleep apnea.

3D brain surgery coming soon to the OT

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Sports

India's chance of comeback is around 30%, says Sehwag
Former opener Virender Sehwag reckons that India now only have around "30 per cent chance" of making a comeback in the three-Test series against South Africa after losing the opening encounter by 72 runs.

Afghan teenager breaks Don Bradman's record
The 18-year-old Shah amassed 1,096 runs from seven matches and 12 innings with whopping average of 121.77, bettering Australian legend Sir Don Bradman's average of 95.14 in First Class cricket, the highest for cricketers with more than 1,000 runs.

Pandya could develop into a greta asset: Klusener
"I thought his knock in India's first innings was fantastic. His batting was excellent in the way he reversed pressure and put it back on South Africa. He is going to be fantastic for India," Klusener said.

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Technology

Samsung shows its automotive hand at CES 2018
Consumer electronics companies are keen to get in on the electrification and automation of present and future vehicles right now. And as consumer electronics companies don't get much bigger than Samsung, it was only to be expected the South Korean company would unveil its automotive efforts to the world at this year's CES in Las Vegas.

Razer unveils Android laptop-phone Hybrid Project Linda at CES 2018
Razer has announced its Android laptop-phone Hybrid Project Linda concept at CES 2018.

Edmunds highlights top car tech trends from CES 2018
Artificial intelligence that controls your infotainment screen.A vehicle that can read your brain.Cars that can see around blind corners.

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Education

CISCE to reduce pass marks from this session

UGC chief to private colleges: Make education accessible to poor

IIT Kanpur starts service on Hindu sacred texts, says ready for criticism
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has become the first engineering college in India to start a text and audio service related to Hindu sacred texts. The services are being offered on the official portal of the premier college which displays the link www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in.

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Mumbai

Experts call for audit of electricity networks
A massive 72% fire incidents in the city are a result of short circuits. The key reason is several old installations do not change wiring every 20 years which is mandatory going by the capacity of the plastic and rubber components to sustain the flow of current.

Palais Royale promoter not paying Rs 600 crore loan: Lender
The promoter of India’s tallest under-construction residential building, Palais Royale at Worli, has been accused of defaulting on a construction loan of over Rs 600 crore.

Price Waterhouse gets 2-year ban in Satyam case
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday banned global auditing firm Price Waterhouse Network from engaging in audit work with any listed company in India for two years starting April 2018 for its role in the Rs 8,000-crore Satyam scam of 2009.

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Delhi

Brothers fake abduction to get ransom from mother
Cops in east Delhi went on a manhunt for several hours after a 17-year-old youth was allegedly “kidnapped” on Tuesday while returning from school. There was a ransom call to his parents from an unknown number as well.

Cab drivers held for cheating French tourist
A group of taxi drivers were caught for cheating a French tourist after a driver took the tourist and his wife around the city for nearly half a day by cooking up a story about an armed clash between police and protesters around Parliament Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Kalburgi case: CBI, Karnataka get SC notice

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Bangalore

Amit Shah gives Rs 3 lakh crore 'hisaab' to Siddaramaiah, reaches out to SC/ST voters

India set to have most-advanced wave detectors

Kailash bar fire: Inspector suspended

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Hyderabad

Income Tax sleuths conduct raids on Joyalukkas Jewellery

2 tigers spotted in Amrabad?
The tigers allegedly attacked and killed a few goats at Malloni Tanda in Lingal mandal of the district.

Publish white paper on power purchase agreements: Revanth

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Chennai

Free falling: Chennai realty goes off rails

Lawyer-netas served notice by BCI over dual earnings

Tamil Nadu extends Rs 750 crore sop, staff on stir unrelenting

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Ahmedabad

Gujarat seeks more water from dam as Narmada dries up
Amid severe water crisis that could badly hit industrial production in Dahej and affect Narmada river’s ecology, the state government has requested the Centre to increase the discharge in the downstream of Sardar Sarovar dam from the present 600 cusecs to 1,500 cusecs.

Carnatic triumph in Hindustani sanctum
An authoritative voice, brightened by the cues of great art, sang briefly over the telephone to explicate the interplay of the note “ni”. The fleeting rendition afforded a flash of lushness and control — the signal features of the Carnatic tradition. The voice belonged to Jayanti Ravi, the principal secretary of the health and family welfare department, the Government of Gujarat. Ravi, a practitioner of Carnatic music, was annotating Aruna Sairam’s performance at Saptak on Tuesday.

Sarkhej-Gandhinagar road six-laning project cleared
: The Gujarat government has finally got clearance for the long-pending proposal to develop the 45-km Sarkhej-Gandhinagar road.

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Allahabad

Kaushambi village wakes up to multi-benefits of new farm technique

Kaushambi triple talaq: FIR against husband

Cold wave conditions persist in Uttar Pradesh

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Bhubaneswar

Mines ministers conference on January 19 in Goa

Odisha govt extends deadline to receive suggestions for annual budget

Naveen Patnaik asks to streamline paddy procurement system

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Bhopal

Cong trying to rope in Jignesh, Hardik in MP as stalwarts failed: Jha

75K domestic power consumers' dues touch Rs 41 cr

BCLL set to expand intercity service to 7 new locations

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Chandigarh

Mann gets show cause notice from Congress, told to tender public apology

Cotton arrivals pick up as rates stabilize
arrival of raw cotton has gone up in the second week of January.In the corresponding period in 2017, rates of raw cotton were Rs 5,600-5,700 per quintal.

Will monitor government's action against corruption for 100 days: Sukhu

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