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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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Subramanian, former cabinet secy, dead
T S R Subramanian passed away in the national capital on Monday.

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Focus on W Asia as Jordanian king comes calling
Keeping up the focus on relations with its western neighbourhood, India will host Jordanian King Abdullah from Tuesday. PM Narendra Modi and King Abdullah will hold official talks on Thursday. India is putting in significant diplomatic capital by engaging key Islamic countries on de-radicalisation and counter-radicalisation programmes.

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Business

Attach claim-free assets of Singh brothers' holding cos: HC
The Delhi high court on Monday ordered attachment of all unencumbered assets of two holding companies of former promoters of Ranbaxy Laboratories Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh. An unencumbered asset is free of any claims, i.e. not mortgaged or pledged.

Amazon sets up 15 centres for grocery, consumables

ED seeks LRs to probe Nirav Modi's overseas biz, assets
The Enforcement Directorate investigating the over Rs 11,000-crore PNB fraud case today approached a Mumbai court seeking issuance of Letters Rogatory (LRs) for obtaining information about the overseas businesses and assets of diamantaire Nirav Modi.

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Environment

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

2 lions from Mideast war zones head to South African refuge

Need to explain to people what climate change means in daily life: UN environ chief

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World

Ceasefire? Air strikes in Syria kill 21, including 7 children

Ivanka Trump believes father's denials of sexual misconduct

Powerful quake cuts communications in Papua New Guinea
At least one company began evacuating non-essential personnel after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea's energy-rich interior on Monday, causing landslides, damaging buildings and closing oil and gas operations.

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Entertainment

Sridevi: Unforgettable songs of the actress

Mohit Marwah's message honouring Sridevi
Joining the multitude in conveying their condolences was the newly-wed actor Mohit, who took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message honouring his late aunt.

Shabana Azmi cancels Holi party
The untimely demise of legendary actress Sridevi at the age of 54 has left B-town in a state of shock. The actress was reportedly found "motionless" in the bathroom of a Dubai hotel by husband Boney Kapoor, as he allegedly waited to take her out on a surprise dinner date on Saturday night.

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Science

One giant leap for mankind: 'Humans could be on Mars within 20 years'

Diet plays role in spread of breast cancer: Study

'Happy space suits' may prevent depression in astronauts
Scientists are developing 'happy space suits' that can monitor symptoms of depression in astronauts, and provide real time feedback to improve the atmosphere of the spacecraft as well as boost the occupants' mood.

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Sports

Srikanth brightest among TOISA 2018 sports winners
Srikanth, Sindhu, Bumrah, Advani, Harmanpreet, Savita, Sidhu and Ankur are among the winners at the 2018 Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out in Mumbai, which honoured the best performance in Indian sport in 2017.

Srikanth wins TOISA 2018 Sportsperson of the Year
Kidambi Srikanth's record-setting 2017 earned him another accolade when the current world No 3 was honoured as Sportsperson of the Year at the third Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) powered by All-Out on Monday.

Ashwin to lead Kings XI Punjab in IPL
Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Monday named captain of the IPL side Kings XI Punjab, which also has Yuvraj Singh and Chris Gayle in their ranks.

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Technology

Dating app helping couples cheat on each other
The popular dating app Tinder, which is supposed to help people form new relationships, is increasingly helping youngsters cheat on their romantic partners, a study claims.

BSNL selects Nokia to launch 4G service in 10 circles
State owned telecom firm BSNL today signed a pact with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles covering western and southern regions in India.

Fintech Revolut Britain's first digital bank to break even
Financial technology firm Revolut has become the first of a new breed of digital banks in Britain to break even on a monthly basis after a swelling user base and a suite of new products helped it bolster revenues in December.

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Education

Week later, TISS protests grow stronger

14 caught cheating in first set of cases this HSC exam season

'Last year's stay for undergraduate medical admissions applies only to petitioners'
The state government plans to reintroduce the domicile rule for undergraduate medical admissions this year.

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Mumbai

Congress candidate's plea quashed, but HC upholds use of VVPAT
It is the obligation of the state to ensure free and fair elections and use of VVPAT apparatus will be a step toward transparency in the election process, the Bombay high court said recently.

Mumbai lawyer reveals client's murder plot, saves woman
The city crime branch last week foiled a murder plot by arresting a property dealer from Borivli after his lawyer spilled the beans on him.

Shiv Sena hijacked Hancock work launch function: Congress

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Delhi

No eateries, pubs in Delhi residences, says Centre
Taking note of concerns raised by residents and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), the Centre has recommended that restaurants, clubs and pubs be barred from operating on residential premises as part of mixed use areas, although it hasn’t suggested a

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal won't play Holi in traders' support
Amid the on-going sealing drive and protests surrounding it, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he won't be celebrating Holi to extend his support to the traders.

Air India staffer among 3 held for smuggling
Two passengers and a ground staffer were arrested on Sunday at the IGI airport for allegedly trying to smuggle out goods after entering with fake tickets, CISF officials said.

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Bangalore

Cops yet to take final decision on Rs 25,000 for green corridor

From helipads to biogas plants, civic budget may be high on promises

CID unit can probe missing techie case, says court
The judge adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Ajitabh's father Ashok Kumar Sinha to March 12, while asking police to show progress/result in the case.

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Hyderabad

Cakewalk for French tech-wiz, Aadhaar and Telangana portal easy hack

Hyderabad: BJP MLA's website hacked

86,798 write teachers recruitment test for teachers' posts
As many as 86,798 candidates appeared for teachers recruitment test for secondary grade teacher (Telugu and English) posts in the state on Sunday.

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Chennai

Here's why Marina is a killer

Educated drivers cause most road accidents, school dropouts safest
who completed Class X caused more road accidents than school dropouts.

Tamil Nadu doctor found dead in PGI hostel
A 24-year-old PGI doctor allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself with a rope from a ceiling fan at his hostel room in the institute on Monday.

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Ahmedabad

Slum redevelopment the focus of AMC meeting
The implementation of the slum redevelopment scheme was the highlight of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s general board meeting, which was held on Monday at the civic body’s Danapith office. In the absence of the leader of opposition, Dinesh Sharma, Congress councillor Taufiq Khan lead his party’s presentation.

Ahmedabad turns 607 sporting new heritage crown, Amdavadis celebrate as one
The 607th Foundation Day of Ahmedabad was celebrated on Monday with a slew of events held by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and other organizations. A 3-foot cake weighing 100kg, shaped like the historic Teen Darwaza, was cut at Ahmad Shah Roza at Manek Chowk. A teenager dressed as Ahmad Shah, the founder of the city, cut the cake.

All that glitters could be jewellery con
After Rs 11,300 crore Punjab National Bank fraud involving Nirav Modi, and Gitanjali Gems, consumers appear to be wary of purchasing gold and diamond jewellery.

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Allahabad

SP ensured power only to 5 districts: UP deputy CM

Congress will revive old glory of Sangam city: Raj Babbar

This year play holi with colours as per your zodiac

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Bhubaneswar

'I expect Dheeraj to play at Motherwell'

CM Naveen Patnaik announces free sanitary pads distribution programme

Cops send out alert for info on missing Kashmiri student
Suhail's father Aijaz Ahmad Kataria met deputy commissioner of police Satyabrata Bhoi on the day and requested the police to trace his son, a second year MBBS student.

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Bhopal

Didn't expect such behaviour from Cong members: Speaker

Soon, 72 modular food stalls at Bhopal stn

Army recruitment to resume in Chambal: Sitharaman

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Chandigarh

SAD: Govt agencies conspired to eclipse Canadian PM Trudeau's India visit
BJP's alliance partner in the Centre and the state, Shiromani Akali Dal has now alleged that the Indian intelligence agencies had hatched a conspiracy to ruin Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to India.

Senior judge's kin named in Manesar land scam
CBI on Monday sent ripples through the judicial circles when they chargesheeted one Gaurav Chaudhry and his two companies in the alleged Manesar land scam case.

Honeymoon over, Amarinder's real test starts now

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