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THE TIMES OF INDIA

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Today's Headlines

India

Bail of school trustee accused of sexual assault cancelled

Senior advocate had tweeted accusing judges of caste bias

Under attack, govt says SC quota safe

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Business

Stressed bank loans tick up to Rs 9.5 lakh crore in December, shows RBI data

E-way bill rollout very successful; no glitch so far: Government

2017-18 fiscal deficit to be lower than revised estimates: Finance ministry official

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Environment

Govt expands ambit of emission standards for 5 industries to fight foul air
The ministry took into account the “seriousness of air pollution that has direct impact on the human population” and therefore decided to waive of public\stakeholders’ consultation before notifying these standards under the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2018.

Plogging: This new workout can clean up planet

Smoking jumbo clip spreads like wildfire

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World

'No alternative to excellent ties between Nepal, India'
Admitting that ties between Nepal and India had reached a historic low during the previous tenure of Oli as the PM following the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2015, foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said, "This is an appropriate time to improve the relations between the two countries."

Malaysia to intercept boat said to be carrying Rohingya
Malaysian authorities said today that they have stepped up patrols to intercept a boat thought to be carrying dozens of people from Myanmar's beleaguered Rohingya Muslim minority seeking refuge in the country.

Egypt's Sisi wins election with no real opposition
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been re-elected with 97 per cent of votes, the same proportion that the former military commander secured four years ago for his first term, official results showed on Monday.

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Entertainment

Kareena celebrates Easter with her BFFs
It being Easter on Sunday, Kareena got together with her gal pals Malaika Arora, Amrita Arora and partied it up with Karan Johar, Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor.

Pic: Big B-Kamal Haasan share a candid moment
Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan are arguably one of the two biggest superstars of Indian cinema. The legendary actors ruled the roost in their respective industries in the ‘80s and ‘90s. In fact, the duo has worked together in the film ‘Geraftaar’ in 1985.

'Baaghi 2' box-office collection Day 3
Ahmed Khan's romantic action film 'Baaghi 2' which stars Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in lead has been winning the hearts of the audience and their box office collection is a proof of it. The film which opened up at Rs 25 crore on Day 1 which was followed by Rs 20.50 crore on Day 2, saw a great rise as it raked in Rs 27.50 crore, taking its total to a staggering figure of Rs 73 crore in just three days.

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Science

High blood pressure before pregnancy may raise miscarriage risk
The findings, published in the journal Hypertension, showed that for every 10 mm Hg increase in diastolic blood pressure (pressure when the heart is resting between beats), there was 18 per cent higher risk for pregnancy loss among the study population.

Over 1,300 robots dance together to break Guinness World Record
A new Guinness record has been set in Italy for the most number of robots dancing simultaneously, where 1,372 tiny humanoids synced many different moves to music.

New cancer drug for children safe, effective: study
Larotrectinib is the first cancer drug to receive US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) breakthrough therapy designation for patients with a specific fusion of two genes in the cancer cell, no matter what cancer type.

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Sports

IPL: Bowling the concern as revamped Kings XI Punjab chase elusive title
With a few exceptions, the current Kings XI Punjab squad for the 11th season of the IPL bears little resemblance to any past squad in any season - and herein lies the riddle. Will wholesale changes during January's player auction bring the desired results?

Dhoni walked like an army man to receive Padma Bhushan
Former India cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world-champion cueist Pankaj Advani on Monday received the country's third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan, from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Saina upset as her father was denied entry into Games Village
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal was in for a rude shock as her father Harvir Singh Nehwal was not allowed into the Games Village at Gold Coast on Monday.

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Technology

Amazon sale: Get up to 60% discount on headphones from Sony, JBL and others
So, if you want a new pair of headphones or Bluetooth speaker then here are some offers you can consider.

Another classic smartphone is likely to make a comeback this year
It seems that smartphone makers are seeing huge potential in reviving their old mobile phones. Last year HMD Global launched the iconic Nokia 3310 and now another smartphone maker TCL is planning to bring back its popular iconic Palm brand.

This is how Facebook plans to make WhatsApp more secure
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out some new features. The new features will include features like dark mode, polls in groups, Touch ID support for iPhone and the group limit of 4,096.

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Education

Papers leak: SC to hear pleas against CBSE's decision to reconduct exams
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a batch of petitions challenging the CBSE's decision to reconduct Mathematics and the Economics examination for Class 10 and 12 respectively after the question papers were allegedly leaked.

Volunteers paint 'drab' MP govt school walls with vibrant colours

West Bengal Police Recruitment 2018: Apply for 5702 Constable posts
West Bengal Police have invited applications from West Bengal Domicile Male Candidates for filling 5702 posts of Constable.

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Mumbai

Actor rams car into auto, one dead, three injured
An actor-cum-advertising professional has been arrested for ramming his car into an autorickshaw at Goregaon West, leaving an elderly female passenger dead and three others injured.

Tribunal allows Mhada to take back Goregaon plot from bldr

Cop who 'helped' gangster flee can't get job back: HC

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Delhi

Paper leak: '15 CCTVs didn't record anything'
The principal claimed that the video recording device connecting all 15 CCTV cameras in the school wasn't working.

'Barrage of stones came at us from both sides of train'
After word spread inside the compartments of what was happening outside, the passengers became even more restless - making panicked phone calls home to inform relatives of their situation.

Panel to hear violation of protocol by officers
Adding another layer to the government-bureaucracy tussle, the assembly on Monday formed a nine-member committee on the violation of protocol norms and "contemptuous behaviour" by government officers with the MLAs.

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Bangalore

After 'cardiac arrest', ?270cr Gsat-6A cruising on silently
The Gsat-6A remained incommunicado for the third day after its launch even as it moved over Africa and then towards the southern tip of India, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and over the Pacific Ocean on Monday.

Pre University fee revised, pay 32%-67% more from coming year
Pre University fee revised, pay 32%-67% more from coming year

Son of UK bizman held for gold theft

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Hyderabad

Decoding TV journalist's suicide note: Doctors say depression must be treated

She divorced husband six months ago

Showers keep date with Hyderabad for 3rd day in a row

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Chennai

Man held for taking selfie atop Shiva linga at Mahabs
A man who climbed a Shiva linga wearing slippers and took a selfie that he posted online was arrested on Monday.

Below par ACs a bitter pill for patients at General Hospital

Govt is duty bound to protect people from pollution, says HC

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Ahmedabad

Urban focus: 67 IAS officers transferred

Sex with wife without consent not rape: Gujarat HC
Oral Sex Not An Offence Of Unnatural Sex Under IPC Section 377

State's first Ethereum theft case recorded

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Allahabad

After HC order, UPPSC mulls delaying PCS mains exam

Now, Uttar Pradesh Board to teach kids Vedic maths

Soon, Allahabad police stations to be turned into 'No tobacco'