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THE TIMES OF INDIA

Thursday, February 15, 2018

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India

992 PhDs in race for steno, typist jobs

There's a positive side to the Kota model

Left banks on peace, pensions; BJP promises roads to growth

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Business

For India's banks, the worst of their bad-loan woes may be yet to come
RBI surprised the financial sector this week by halting all of its existing loan-restructuring mechanisms with immediate effect, and rolling out new rules that will push more debt defaulters into bankruptcy courts.

PNB fraud: After Nirav Modi, 3 more big jewellers come under scanner
Punjab National Bank (PNB) disclosed this morning that it has detected some fraudulent transactions with financial implication of $1.77 billion (about Rs 11,346 crore) and the matter has been referred to law enforcement agencies for the recovery.

No GST on food served by hospitals to in-patients
In a set of FAQs, the Revenue Department also clarified that no Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be levied on services provided by senior doctors/consultants/ technicians hired by the hospitals as these are covered under healthcare services.

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Environment

How to get cleaner air? Germany considers free mass transit

Flynn the bichon frise fetches top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
A bichon frise named Flynn was crowned "best in show" at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, wagging his tail to triumph over nearly 3,000 dogs entered in the world-renowned contest for pure-bred canines.

Drones monitor wildlife better than humans: Study
Australian researchers say wildlife is better monitored by drones which can detect small changes important to notice decline in numbers leading to superior conservation of threatened species.

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World

SA prez says ANC order for him to step down is "unfair"
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday an order by the African National Congress (ANC) that he step down as head of state was "unfair" as the party had not spelled out what he had down wrong.

Pakistani students rally against Valentine's Day

Iran seeks Indian investment amid US pressure
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will be seeking billions of dollars of Indian investment during a visit to New Delhi, diplomats said, a trip that comes amid US pressure to review a 2015 international nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions on Iran.

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Entertainment

Akshay's "Valentine's Day surprise" for wife
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna certainly make for the most happening and gorgeous couple in B-town.

Ananya Panday, Tara Sutaria in SOTY 2?
The sequel to 'Student of the Year' is in the works and it looks like Karan Johar will be launching two new faces with it.

'Daas Dev' trailer is out now
Known for his unconventional way of filmmaking, Sudhir Mishra is back with yet another hard-hitting tale of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic novel 'Devdas' with a twist.

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Science

Andromeda galaxy was formed in 'recent' star crash: Study
For the latest study, French and Chinese researchers led by Paris Observatory astronomer Francois Hammer used "the most powerful available computers in France" to crunch about a terabyte of data - the equivalent of two million 500-kilobyte photos.

Piece of Mars going home onboard NASA's 2020 rover
A massive chunk of a martian meteorite will be carried onboard NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission, to serve as target practice for a high-precision laser on the rover's arm.

Sweetened drinks may lower chances of pregnancy: Study
"We found positive associations between intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and lower fertility, which were consistent after controlling for many other factors, including obesity, caffeine intake, alcohol, smoking, and overall diet quality," said Elizabeth Hatch, from Boston University in the US.

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Sports

Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandya's attitude: Shaun Pollock
Shaun Pollock feels Virat Kohli sees a bit of himself in Hardik Pandya and predicted a long run for the allrounder in the Indian team. "I clearly get the impression that Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandya's attitude. It's very similar to the way Kohli plays his cricket. And because he loves that attitude there is a good chance that Pandya will get a long run in the side, to settle himself and cement his spot in the team," Pollock said.

Mumbai Indians to take on CSK in IPL 2018 opener
Mumbai Indians will take on two-time winners Chennai Super Kings in what promises to be a marquee opening game of the IPL 2018 to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Sania confident of winning Asian Games medal despite injury
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is confident of continuing her Asian Games record with another medal in this year's event - if she recovers from injury in time.

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Technology

Not our job to recruit journalists for content: Facebook
In a clear message to news publishers, a top Facebook executive has emphasised that it is not their job to recruit people from media organisations for the content on the social media platform.

This may be the biggest feature in the next version of Android
We are already aware that like every year Google will announce the latest version of Android at its annual developer conference.

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Education

HC notice to TRB on order cancelling recruitment process
The Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered notice to the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Teachers' Recruitment Board (TRB) on a plea seeking to quash its order cancelling the process for recruitment of polytechnic lecturers for 2017-18.

Gail to set up coaching centres for aspiring techies from poor families
Gail (India) Ltd will set up two coaching centres in Uttarakhand to prepare meritorious students from poor families for the country's top engineering colleges including the IITs.

SBI SO (Deputy Manager) Admit Card 2018 released: Direct download here
The State Bank of India Specialist Cadre Officers (Deputy Manager) on Wednesday released the admit cards for the SBI SO (Deputy Manager) 2018 on the official websites of the bank - https://bank.sbi/careers and https://www.sbi.co.in/careers

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Mumbai

BEST union calls off stir on court order, wet-leasing on hold

Jiah Khan trial next week, her mom may be first to be summoned

Over 12,000 farmers tried to kill selves in 2 years, says SIT

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Delhi

Main bomber in 2008 Delhi blasts nabbed in Nepal
Ariz had managed to escape from the Batla House flat during the 2008 police encounter in which inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was shot dead.

Domestic help found dead, kin cry foul

Sexual abuse corrodes kids' memories, smile: Court

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Bangalore

Minister H N Ananth Kumar: No plans to privatise BEML
Union minister H N Ananth Kumar on Wednesday said the central government has no plans to privatise Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML).

Bengaluru to get 12 MLD water from TG Halli in 8 months
The city will start getting 12 MLD (million litre a day) water from the TG Halli reservoir in eight months.

Told to stop party, Bengaluru students 'detain' cop

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Hyderabad

Rouhani's Muslim leadership outreach in strategic Hyderabad visit
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Hyderabad and his proposed interaction with the city's Muslim elite is seen as a strategic move by Iran to emerge as a world leader of Muslims.

Priya wink: Film director booked for 'hurting Muslim sentiments'
Falaknuma police on Wednesday registered a case against Omar Lula, director of Malalyam film 'Odu Adaar Love' in which actress Priya Prakash Varrier gives teasing expressions for a song linked to the life of the Prophet.

Asaduddin Owaisi's martyr jibe draws Army fire
Without naming the Hyderabad MP, the GOC-in-C said that those who were "communalising" soldiers don't know the Army well.

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Chennai

Anna University to hold 71 events for Techofes '18
Anna University's 'Techofes' is back with its 71st edition.Techofes '18 will feature more than 71 events in a variety of domains.

Railway app notches up 1m bookings in January
Patronage has grown by106 times since inception

Downed by glitches, department reverts to offline registration of land
Two days after launching online registration for property documents, the registration department has reverted to the manual process.

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Ahmedabad

Gujarat govt moves to amend APMC Act

State budget will focus on farmers, villages, says CM

Ahmedabad to host Gujarat's first 'queer' conference

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Allahabad

Allahabad: People offer prayers to Lord Shiva on second day of Mahashivratri celebrations

On way to crime scene, BJP panel stopped at Teliyarganj
A four-member fact finding committee comprising of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders was not allowed to visit the site where Dalit student Dilip Saroj was beaten to death in Old Katra area, on Wednesday, in the wake of the promulgation of the model code of conduct ahead of the Phulpur bypoll.

Dalit student murder main accused arrested
The main accused in the killing of a Dalit student of Allahabad University has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

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Bhubaneswar

Naveen Patnaik meets Prime Minister Modi; presents book on Biju Patnaik

Bijepur bypoll: BJP seeks action against minister Susanta Singh over poll code violation
The BJP on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the chief electoral officer (CEO) accusing the police of working at the behest of state labour minister Susanta Singh ahead of Bijepur byelection.

BJD will win Bijepur with good margin: Naveen Patnaik
Amid high voltage campaigning by all three political parties, BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday exuded confidence on party’s victory in Bijepur byelection.

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Bhopal

Kolaras farmers gherao minister, threaten poll boycott

Celebratory firing kills child at Gwalior wedding

Ken Betwa: MP objects to UP's demand for Kharif water

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Chandigarh

Rs 8 cr dues: Govt vehicles may run out of fuel soon
The cash-strapped Punjab government has accumulated a fuel bill of over Rs 8 crore in the past six months, but has not been able to pay it, and its officials now run the risk of being turned away at petrol pumps.

Gurdwara after Bhindranwale opens on February 22
Gurdwara Sant Khalsa, built in the memory of 14th head of Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at his native village Rode in Moga, will be inaugurated on February 22.

High Court order quashing Suresh Kumar's appointment stayed
Retired Bureaucrat Can Return To Punjab CMO

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