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Thursday, March 01, 2018

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India

Instil scientific temper in kids, says HRD minister who denied 'Evolution'

Cabinet clears anti-trafficking bill with stringent punishment

Karti is not a 'Hindustan leaver' but a 'returner', says Singhvi

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Business

Govt approves Rs 5,000 crore 'action plan' for 'champion sectors'

Q3 GDP at 7.2%: India regains status of fastest growing economy

CBI books RP Info Systems for Rs 515 crore fraud

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Environment

China's Tianjin city issues first 2018 L-2 pollution alert
China's smog-prone port city of Tianjin issued its first level 2 "orange" pollution alert this year effective from March 1, the city government said in a statement on its website on Wednesday. Pollution is expected to blanket the city and nearby regions, including Beijing and Hebei, until March 4.

''Wacky" weather makes Arctic warmer than parts of Europe

2 lions from Mideast war zones head to South African refuge

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World

Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order: Official

As Xi tightens grip on China, US sees conflict ahead
China’s relentless rise and its more recent embrace of repressive tactics that recall the Mao era — a process accelerated by President Xi Jinping’s bid to stay in power indefinitely — have fractured a deeply rooted consensus in Washington about the long-term direction of its relationship with Beijing.

China plans first sea-launch of satellites

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Entertainment

Pic: Kajol remembers Sridevi

Milind-Ankita celebrate 4th anniversary
The couple came into the limelight due to the major age difference between them and now they have a reached a new milestone in their relationship.

'Sridevi was not well while leaving for Dubai'
Legendary actress Sridevi’s untimely demise in Dubai had stirred a flurry of speculations regarding her death under mysterious circumstances.

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Science

50 new gene regions behind schizophrenia risk found

Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark
Yet despite its hulking appearance, the whale shark has only tiny, almost useless teeth and is sometimes so docile that entire boatloads of people can swim alongside the enigmatic, spotted beast. It’s also one of the least understood animals in the oceans.

3 space station astronauts return to Earth
Three astronauts returned from the International Space Station to the snowy, bitingly cold flat lands of Central Asia, ending a 5 1/2-month mission highlighted by robotic renovations, schoolteacher pep talks and heavenly greetings from Pope Francis.

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Sports

My dream is to become World No. 1, says PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu, who had achieved a career-best ranking of World No. 2 few months ago, said when she started playing at the age of eight her first dream was to represent India.

Shiva, Gaurav not picked; Mary Kom, Vikas in CWG squad
World medallists Gaurav Bidhuri and Shiva Thapa were the notable omissions, while the likes of MC Mary Kom and Vikas Krishan were picked in India's boxing squad for the Commonwealth Games, selected for the first time without conventional trials.

We have to be careful about Bumrah's workload: MSK Prasad
Jasprit Bumrah's emergence as 'Test match bowler' was India's biggest gain during the recently concluded tour of SA and national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that the speedster's "workload management'' is paramount for him.

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Technology

PayPal settles US charges over alleged Venmo disclosure failure: FTC
PayPal Holdings Inc, parent of peer-to-peer payments app Venmo, has settled U.S. charges it failed to give critical disclosures to users regarding privacy and the availability of funds transferred into a Venmo account, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday.

Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami
Ford Motor Co is taking a different approach from rival General Motors Co in deploying self-driving vehicles, focusing initially on partnering with and operating vehicles for a variety of companies, from Domino's Pizza to Lyft, executives said.

Cognizant India's headcount dropped by 8,000 in 2017
Cognizant’s US headcount rose by about 2900 to 50,400 and its Europe headcount rose by about 2300 at the end of 2017.

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Education

Nursery admissions: Kendriya Vidyalayas intake from today
The admission to Class I in Kendriya Vidyalayas is set to begin from Thursday and will continue till March 19, while admissions for Class II and above will be held from April 2 to 9.

Faulty 'mode of teaching' could be the root cause

Kerala students low on map skills

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Mumbai

Aarey tribals gifted portable toilets, but vet college blocks their access
For the last week, four portable toilets have been squatting at the gates of Goregaon’s Bombay Veterinary College. They were donated by an NGO to the tribal residents of Naushacha Pada in Aarey Colony, but couldn’t be transported to the hamlet without permission from the college authorities since the pada is located on their campus.

Process to attach PanCard Club assets begins
The city economic offences wing (EOW), probing the Rs 7,035 crore Pan-Card Club Ltd (PCL) cheating case, has initiated the process of attaching assets of the firm and other accused to recover 51 lakh investors’ money. This came as chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the accused would be arrested.

Nothing wrong in being part of video for public cause: CM
CM Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday described as “unfortunate and uncalled for” the criticism he has faced from the opposition for participating in a music video which is part of a campaign for saving Mumbai’s four rivers.

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Delhi

Probe DU college appointments: Delhi high court
Delhi high court has ordered Delhi University to set up an independent committee to investigate the appointment of teachers in Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College. This was after a petition was filed by former ad hoc teachers of the college, alleging that appointments were made on forged papers.

AAP says service rules flouted, justifies recording of meeting
The principal secretary, home and general administration, has written to the chief minister’s office to hand over original footage of the confidential meeting held on Tuesday that was recorded.

'Stop purchase of standard floor buses'
Reiterating its earlier stand, the Delhi high court on Wednesday told the AAP government to "stay its hands" on proposed purchase of standard floor buses for Delhi.

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Bangalore

Day before Church Street opening, experts question BBMP's choice of Java fig saplings
A day before it's scheduled opening by the chief minister, the revamped Church Street has landed into a green controversy.

With 143, Ballari Road recorded highest no. of accidents in 2017

Insurance company seeks SIT probe into fraudulent road accident claims
"Though the alleged victims haven't sustained any fractures or grievous injuries, certain hospitals are issuing false certificates, discharge summaries and supportive medical documents.

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Hyderabad

Water war at Sagar, Telangana stops flow to Andhra Pradesh
After a lull, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh renewed their water war on Wednesday which was triggered by the former stopping release of water to the right canal of Nagarjunasagar dam which flows into AP.

An evening with Mohan Agashe

Natak Accha Hai, Zaroor Dekhna: A rib-tickling yet thoughtful play

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Chennai

Sri Jayendra Saraswath: A seer who saw it all

Chennai bypass to have exclusive bike lane

1 year after found guilty, 3 Tamil Nadu doctors debarred for misconduct

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Ahmedabad

'Pad people': Family creates sanitary pad disposal machine
The Mehta family of Isanpur was on an outing when it saw small kids rummaging through sanitary pads while collecting plastic items to earn a living, at the city's Pirana dumping yard.

'Extend Shanti Express run to Rajkot'
A former member of the Passenger Service Committee of the Railway Board, Nagesh Namjoshi, has urged the board to extend the run of the Gandhinagar-Indore Shanti Express up to Rajkot.

CEE pushes for safe, eco-friendly festival
The Centre for Environment Education (CEE) has once again organized its awareness campaign known as 'Safe Holi Festival' across schools and colleges in the city.

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Allahabad

PM Narendra Modi chalisa to woo voters

Kids can come with moms in interview
The decision was taken after a woman candidate had to leave her child alone at the UPPSC headquarters, while appearing for an interview.

SP ensured power only to 5 districts: UP deputy CM

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Bhubaneswar

Man hurls bomb on younger brother's house, opens fire at relative

Bhubaneswar civic body approves annual budget of Rs 430 crore

Congress Odisha president quits over Bijepur bypoll debacle

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Bhopal

Stay happy in Re 1 a year

Chinkara & wild cat sighted at Van Vihar for first time

Madhya Pradesh bypolls: Congress retains Mungaoli and Kolaras assembly seats
The Congress on Wednesday retained both the assembly seats in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh while it lost to the BJD the lone constituency in Odisha where bypolls were held this month.

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Chandigarh

Satellite imaging nails down house tax evaders in Ludhiana
The state government has tied up with Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC) for keeping a tab on illegal colonies in the state and also detecting tax evasion.

Fight over village name: Sarpanch's hubby booked
Police have registered a case under Sections 107 and 151 CrPC (apprehension of breach of peace) against Sadhu.Bachint's family is follower of Dera Sacha Sauda and wants the name of the village to remain as Prem Kotli.

Punjab pollution body to measure pollution levels at toll plazas during peak hours

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