Photostream: My News Digest Newsletter: Unlike me, Karnatata voters will not goof up: Amit Shah

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Today's Headlines

Unlike me, Karnatata voters will not goof up: Amit Shah
"Unlike me, Karnataka voters will not commit a mistake," BJP national president Amit Shah said in Mysuru on Friday, virtually admitting to his gaffe earlier this week.

I-T department freezes Navjot Singh Sidhu's bank accounts over tax dispute
Cricketer-turned politician and Punjab tourism minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's bank accounts have been frozen by the income tax department after he lost an appeal related to his tax assessment.

In Cong rejig, Rahul Gandhi gives Ashok Gehlot key post
Effecting a major reshuffle in the party, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday handed the key charge of party organisation to senior leader and general secretary Ashok Gehlot, removing Janardan Dwivedi who held the post for over a decade.

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Business

Airtel's authorisation for Aadhaar-based eKYC restored, with riders
The telecom service provider Airtel - whose eKYC licence has been conditionally restored - will be required to submit quarterly compliance reports "till further orders" and the UIDAI "reserves its rights to verify such reports on its own or through an auditor appointed by the authority", one of the person familiar with the development said.

Jet Airways announces special fares for four-day Easter sale

Future Group's Kishore Biyani turns to Ayurveda
Future Group is inspired by the rapid growth of Patanjali and wants to become as big as the herbal-products major in the FMCG space.

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Environment

Plogging: This new workout can clean up planet

Smoking jumbo clip spreads like wildfire

When people turn forest managers

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World

Israel strikes three Hamas sites in Gaza: Army
Israel targeted three Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Friday with tank fire and an air strike after what it said was an attempted gun attack on soldiers by Palestinians along the border.

Russia ramps up diplomatic clash, expels more UK diplomats
Russia ordered new cuts Friday to the number of British envoys in the country, escalating a dispute with the West over the poisoning of an ex-spy in Britain. The massive expulsion of diplomats on both sides has reached a scale unseen even at the height of the Cold War.

Hundreds protest in Iraq against Saudi crown prince's visit
Protesters gathered on Friday afternoon following midday prayers, some carrying signs calling him a war criminal, blaming the kingdom for crimes committed by the Islamic State group in Iraq.

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Entertainment

Esha Gupta turns into a diva for latest photo shoot

Court suspends Daler Mehndi's jail term
The Court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge Rajeev Kalra on Friday suspended the two-year jail term awarded to pop singer Daler Mehndi in the infamous 2003 human trafficking case after admitting an appeal moved by his defence counsel challenging the conviction.

Tribal dance fest at Baraipara, Raipur
A recently organised tribal festival at Baraipara in Raipur witnessed participants from across Chhattisgarh, displaying the best of the state's culture...

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Science

Neglectful mouse-mum causes anxiety in pup: Researchers

Kids with autism, ADHD at higher anxiety risk: Study

Earth-bound space lab to offer 'splendid show' akin to meteor shower
China's space agency said on Thursday that the nearly eight-tonne Tiangong-1 will re-enter the atmosphere some time between Saturday and Monday. The European Space Agency has a smaller window between midday Saturday and early Sunday afternoon GMT time.

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Sports

Australia's unraveling a warning for young Indian cricketers
"Mere hisaab se cricket toh gentleman ka hi game hai (According to me cricket is still a gentleman's sport)," Rishabh Pant managed a sheepish smile as he answered a question on 'spirit of cricket'.

We should win a medal in all five events, says Kashyap
The excitement was palpable in his voice as reigning men's singles champion Parupalli Kashyap predicted the Indian badminton team's best-ever haul, including a medal in each event, at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

We are back: CSK skipper Dhoni
'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni got emotional while speaking about the return of Chennai Super Kings to the Indian Premier League after two years. "We are back! We are back as a whole team," an emotional Dhoni was seen speaking in a brief video shared on Twitter.

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Technology

Microsoft's Windows head Terry Myerson to leave company amid reorganization
Microsoft Corp on Thursday said Terry Myerson, executive vice president of its Windows and devices business, will be leaving the company amid a major management reshuffle that increases the company's focus on its cloud products.

Reliance Jio Prime Membership ends on March 31: All you need to know
Considering it is the last day tomorrow, it is expected that the telecom operator is going to roll out new plans for its millions of customers.

Nokia 8110 4G 'Banana' phone may not launch at HMD's April 4 India event
he device that came as a rebirth of the classic Nokia 8110 generated a lot of hype but unfortunately it may not hit one of the biggest smartphones and feature phone markets in the world – India, learns Gadgets Now.

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Education

CBSE papers leak case: Over 60 people questioned, hunt on for source
The police have questioned over 60 people in connection with the CBSE papers leak case, including the administrators of over 10 WhatsApp groups on which the leaked question papers were shared, as the investigators sought to trace the origin of the leak.

MP board class 12th chemistry paper was leaked a day before the exam: Congress leader

Class X students welcome CBSE decision of not holding maths exam across India

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Mumbai

Baba Siddiqui settles row with bizman who got Shakeel to 'shake him down'
With Siddiqui and Abdul Sayyed alias Shams last month filing consent terms before Bombay high court, the city crime branch is now wondering what will happen to their criminal case pending before the sessions court.

Sonakshi Sinha brought the 70s rock-'n'-roll style back on ramp for Nandita Mahtani on Day 1 of Bombay Times Fashion Week 2018
The collection was dedicated to the 70s era when vibrant, shimmery clothes made heads turn.

Water leaks from AC local's roof, leaves some seats soggy
Water started leaking from the roof of Mumbai's first air-conditioned local that runs between Virar and Churchgate on Friday.The snag was noticed in one of the compartments.

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Delhi

Reversing truck crushes two minors

AAP govt suffering from commitment phobia, says Puri

DU student's murder: How a plan for easy money went awry

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Bangalore

34% faculty shortage hits IITs across India
India’s 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) collectively have a faculty shortage of 34% as of March 2018, with only one — IIT-Mandi in Himachal Pradesh — having more than the sanctioned strength.

Jawans kill colleague, burn body on campus
Two soldiers of the Army Service Corps Centre (South) were arrested for allegedly killing a colleague and burning his body before dumping it in a scrapyard on their unit’s campus in Victoria Layout off Richmond Road here.

Karaga procession starts tonight

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Hyderabad

Brahmani Infrastructure, 2 other firms got undue benefits
CAG said no penalties were imposed on BIPL when it returned land without fulfilling obligations as per agreement.CAG noted there was an undue benefit of .

45% schools run by govt lack basic amenities
Scrutiny of records further revealed the time frame of three years for completion of various infrastructural facilities such as school buildings, toilets, drinking water facilities had not been adhered to.

CAG quake: Crumbling infrastructure to douse infernos
T Needs 2,596 Fire Stations, But Has Only 96

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Chennai

After conquering junior events, Chennai shooter aims big

Madras high court stays eviction of squatters in Maduravoyal

Rifle club sets sights on kids to train them hit the bulls eye

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Ahmedabad

Gujarat: State traffic branch suggests cap on new autorickshaws
The state traffic branch (STB) under the state home department has suggested capping of new autorickshaw registrations in four major Gujarat cities.

BRTS takes up 35% of road space for just 1% of traffic

Satav replaces Gehlot as Gujarat Congress in-charge

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Allahabad

This peace is the result of the sacrifice of freedom fighters like Azad: Ayaan Zubair

Illegal mining still rampant: BJP MP

Kumbh to offer Swiss-style luxury at Maharaja-size cottages

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Bhubaneswar

All-women play gathers much appreciation
A play ‘Na, Mu Kariparibi” was organised by “Wonder Women’ a group of ordinary women at Railway auditorium last evening

Sambalpur vehicle owners want exemption from paying toll tax
The SDHUF initially said it would observe a Sambalpur bandh on March 29 but postponed it."People remain busy in the month of March.We don't want them to suffer.

Bank manager held for fraud in disbursement of crop loans
Cops

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Bhopal

Hacking row hits IISER

Eye on polls, CM raises retirement age to 62 yrs

Bhopal teen drugged, abducted and raped for months in Delhi

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Chandigarh

Food security? 6,000 tonne wheat turns manure in Moga
Allowed To Rot On Open Plinths For 2 Years

Cop's son among 2 Dalit youths held for attacking minister Vij's car

SGPC general house demands construction of Dera Baba Nanak corridor

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