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Friday, March 16, 2018

Today's Headlines

India's cyber security chief avoids netbanking
Even as the government promotes more digital transactions, the country’s cyber security chief Gulshan Rai said on Thursday he rarely does any internet banking himself because he understands the “issues there”, hinting that people doing online transactions must be aware of the risks.

Telangana terrorist killed in J&K

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Business

A320 neo engine issue: IndiGo cancels 488 flights, GoAir 138

Tata Sons' Chief Ethics Officer Mukund Rajan resigns

31 economic offenders have fled India: Government

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Environment

US sued after failing to submit climate change report
The Paris accord obligates the US to submit a report every two years detailing greenhouse gas emissions and steps taken to meet a goal to keep the global temperature rise "well below" 2 degrees Celsius. Its latest report should have been filed by January 1.

Clean air programme 'good' start, but needs transparency of info: Greenpeace

Global fisheries to be 20% less productive in 2300: Study
This bleak future will be characterised by 9.6 degrees Celsius increase in mean surface air temperature, nearly 10 times the warming we have seen to this point. The extended climate warming will drastically alter wind patterns, boost ocean surface temperatures and melt nearly all the sea ice in polar regions.

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World

Donald Trump Jr., wife headed for divorce after 12 years
Donald Trump Jr.'s wife took legal steps on Thursday to formally end their 12-year marriage, and the couple issued a statement saying they're going their separate ways but "will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families."

Six to 10 people killed in Florida foot bridge collapse: Senator
Six to 10 people were killed when a newly erected pedestrian bridge spanning several lanes of traffic collapsed at Florida International University on Thursday, US Senator Bill Nelson of Florida told local TV station CBS Miami.

Footbridge collapses over Miami highway, fatalities reported
A newly installed pedestrian bridge over a six-lane highway in Miami on a college campus collapsed Thursday, crushing a number of cars below and reportedly leaving several people dead.

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Entertainment

Salman Khan starrer 'Race 3' motion poster
Salman Khan is all geared up to set the screen on fire once again with the upcoming thriller 'Race 3'. Fans, who have been waiting with bated breath to catch their superstar in the film have some good news their way.

Times Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao indulged in PDA
Amidst rumours of trouble between Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao due to his proximity with his co-star Fatima Sana Sheikh, the actor was seen indulging in some public display of affection with his wife at the airport recently.

Mouni Roy's winsome wish for Alia Bhatt
Mouni Roy, who made a name for herself in the world of television, will soon make her big-screen debut in the upcoming Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer 'Brahmastra'. On her co-actress' birthday, Mouni took to Instagram to share a winsome birthday wish along with pictures from the Bulgarian sets.

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Science

Over 60 per cent of Indians feel sleep is not a priority: Survey
The survey was based on Philips annual global survey conducted with over 15,000 adults across 13 countries -- India, the US, the UK, Germany, Poland, France, China, Australia, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Japan.

NASA remembers Stephen Hawking as a 'long time friend'
Stephen Hawking was a brilliant cosmologist, who inspired generations around the world, making some of the most complicated physics of our time accessible to the masses, NASA said in honour of the space agency's 'long time friend'.

China develops artificial heart with rocket technology: Report

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Sports

All England Open: Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters; Srikanth out
Fourth seed PV Sindhu and unseeded HS Prannoy registered contrasting wins to advance to the next round, while third seed Kidambi Srikanth lost his pre-quarterfinal to bow out of the prestigious event.

FIH Champions Trophy: India to open account against Pakistan
The Indian men's hockey team will open its campaign at this summer's FIH Champions Trophy against storied rivals Pakistan on June 23, followed by fixtures against Argentina (June 24), Australia (June 27), Belgium (June 28) and hosts Netherlands (June 30).

Shami's wife Hasin Jahan sends complaint's copy to COA chief
India pacer Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan has sent the documents related to her complaints against her husband to the BCCI's Committee of Administrators (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai for a probe into her allegations of corruption, her lawyer said.

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Technology

25 dangerous Android apps you should delete immediately from your smartphone

Paytm has these '5 reasons' for you to complete your KYC
As part of RBI’s new guidelines, all the e-wallets have to make sure that customers undergo complete KYC process for an uninterrupted experience

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4: Here's what's new
Xiaomi launched its third budget smartphone of the year -- Redmi 5 in India. The smartphone comes with better design aesthetics and offers a powerful processor as compared to its predecessor Redmi 4. We compared both the smartphone to understand what is the difference between the two...

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Education

CBSE: Accountancy paper draws mixed response

CISCE schools to implement new rules for safe and healthy hostel life

Miscreants justify throwing chits, say they do it just for fun

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Mumbai

Family robbed of debit card, phone, cash on train from AP

Realigned Metro line cuts through society, crashes redevelopment dreams

Maharashtra lacks sand mining policy, says Centre's report

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Delhi

Homebuyers' claims to be settled first, SC tells banks

JNU attendance axe falls on seven centre heads, dean

Let agencies do their work, says HC; junks Asola demolition PIL

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Bangalore

Why make parking spaces and then barricade them, ask Church St users

BMTC may go e-way, dump diesel buses

Cops hire auditor to check money trail, complaints pour in

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Hyderabad

Telangana budget 2018: Rs 750 crore fund boost for roads in this year's budget
750 crore has been specifically allocated in the state budget for taking up road repairs in the city.

Telangana education budget: More focus on infra

Telangana budget 2018: Rs 2,000 cr funds for minorities, finance minister makes history

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Chennai

After symbol relief, TTV Dhinakaran launches AMMK, unfurls party flag in Melur

Jig's up for 'doc' who practised for decade without degree
"Our preliminary investigation shows that he has not studied medicine.He has faked a temporary registration certificate and has been practising medicine," said Dr Dhalapathy.

Tamil Nadu Budget 2018: Tamil Nadu spends beyond its means, leaving very little for infra

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Ahmedabad

Gujarat high court junks PIL against Jignesh Mevani's public meeting

Govt to set up medical colleges on PPP basis in 7 districts: CM

RS polls: BJP, Congress withdraw 3rd candidates

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Allahabad

Railways to extend Gatiman Express upto Jhansi

SP and BSP upstage BJP in byelections
BJP suffered a huge setback on Wednesday when it lost the prestige bypolls for Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats in UP to the SP-BSP alliance, and could not take advantage of its resurrected alliance with JD(U) to wrest the Araria Lok Sabha seat in Bihar from RJD. The two UP seats were vacated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy CM Keshav Maurya.

Let's play Holi!

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha: CS directs departments to submit fresh project proposals for mining-affected areas

Odisha rights panel seeks report from collectors and SPs about action taken to check witch hunting

Micro-tunneling adopted by Railways to tackle water logging
inadequate to discharge heavy flooded rain of the area.The.

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Bhopal

Less cops in Madhya Pradesh to handle higher crime rate

Maths paper reset, exam rescheduled to March 23
After Class 8 Maths paper leak in Ujjain district, Rajya Shiksha Kendra (RSK) on Wednesday set a new paper which was sent to all district education officers (DEO). The question paper, in the PDF format, was sent to the officers via email and is password protected.

Congress walks out over no discussion on 'harassed' girl's suicide
Opposition Congress on Wednesday staged a walkout in the assembly demanding debate over the suicide committed by a 19-year old girl in Bhopal’s Gautam Nagar police station area on Sunday after alleged stalking and harassment by an auto driver.

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Chandigarh

Canada Sikh tycoon donates $10 million to varsity
Canada's top Sikh real estate tycoon Bob Dhillon donated $10 million to the University of Lethbridge in Alberta on Wednesday.

Govt to give Rs 2 lakh sandalwood saplings to farmers next year

Akalis slam 'backdoor' increase in power tariff
Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday condemned the Punjab government for increasing electricity duty by 15% with the latest increase of 2% approved by the cabinet in its meeting on March 13.

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