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Monday, April 02, 2018

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How some foreign nationals are set to lose 12,000 acres of land in India

BJP team defies orders, visits Bengal clash-hit zones

Congress marks Fool's Day as 'Jumla Day', mocks PM Modi
In a video produced in 'breaking news' format and released on its official Twitter handle, Congress used puns as it sought to poke fun at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Business

India is now second largest mobile phone producer: Indian Cellular Association
According to the data shared by ICA, annual production of mobile phones in India increased from 3 million units in 2014 to 11 million units in 2017. India replaced Vietnam to become the second largest producer of mobile phones in 2017.

There will be 'zero tolerance' on air safety issues: Suresh Prabhu
His remarks came against the backdrop of aviation watchdog DGCA grounding 14 A320 neo planes, operated by IndiGo and GoAir, due to problems with their Pratt & Whitney engines.

IOC to invest Rs 1.4 lakh crore to double refining capacity

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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

Donald Trump says DACA deal for young immigrants is off
After posting a "Happy Easter" message on the social media platform, Trump followed with: "Border Patrol Agents are not allowed to properly do their job at the Border because of ridiculous liberal (Democrat) laws like Catch & Release. Getting more dangerous. 'Caravans' coming.

Stephen Hawking's hi-tech wheelchair to live on
Stephen Hawking's tailor-made hi-tech wheelchair and his computer-generated voice are expected to live on as a legacy of the world-famous theoretical physicist who died earlier this month aged 76.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi urges nation to stay united amid 'challenges'
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on Sunday for her people to remain united, saying the Southeast Asian country faces "challenges" at home and abroad, as she marked two years since her party swept to power in a historic vote.

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Entertainment

NIT's nukkad natak highlights social issues
A recently organised nukkad natak (street play) organised by the students of National Institute of Technology, Raipur highlighted issues of sexual abuse and crime against women...

KJo's April Fool's Day stint is hilarious
Karan Johar doesn’t shy away from taking criticism in his stride at times as he dons the many hats of being a film producer, director, actor, television show host and reality show judge.

'Raazi': Alia reveals trailer release date
Alia took to her Instagram account and shared a candid picture of herself from the sets of ‘Raazi’.

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Science

China's space lab set to hit Earth over next 24 hours

Elon Musk's improved rocket design could propel humanity to Mars
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk described the development of a huge carbon fibre tank that is capable of holding the cryogenic liquid oxygen needed to fuel the rocket, and the key to the SpaceX business case, how on orbit refuelling will take place.

This Russian robot may hire you for your next job
The move comes as a growing number of employers have turned to AI to make hiring and firing decisions, as well as to determine how people feel about their bosses.

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Sports

I can handle captaincy and get the best out of KKR: Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik on Sunday acknowledged that he has an onerous task of replacing a very successful Gautam Gambhir but asserted that he has it in him to steer Kolkata Knight Riders to at least the IPL play-offs and get the best out of his side.

PM Modi praises shooters for Junior WC performance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to Twitter to congratulate the young Indian shooters who finished second overall at the recently concluded ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

Ball tampering incident a wake-up call: Jacques Kallis
Legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Sunday termed the ball-tampering scandal by Australian players as a "big wake-up call" for cricketers around the world, adding that everybody should now know where to draw the line.

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Technology

How to use Google Maps offline on Android and iOS
Google Maps are a lifesaver when it comes to commuting as it is one of the most reliable source of navigation. One needs a good and stable internet connection for the Maps to work smoothly.

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.

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Education

CBSE papers leak: Tale of friendship gone awry
A desire to help their friend for a few thousand rupees led Rishabh and Rohit - the duo arrested in the CBSE paper leak case - to commit the crime, a police official said on Sunday.

School from where CBSE class 12 paper was leaked under police scanner

CBSE official, in charge of exam centre, suspended

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Mumbai

RTI activist seeks probe on BMC contractor's complaint
He said that in all the bids he won, the difference between him and the bidder placed second was just 1%.Deora said, "I was called to a prabhag samiti meeting at the L Ward office, where six corporators were present.

CM Fadnavis finds a new point man-Girish Mahajan
Water resources and medical education minister Girish Mahajan, 57, is CM Devendra Fadnavis's new point man.

Dalits to carry out protest against SC/ST atrocities law 'dilution'
The state government has already said it will file a review petition before the apex court.

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Delhi

Parents of accident victim to get Rs 13lakh as compensation
turtle, have been awarded Rs 12.93 lakh as compensation by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT).

2-year-old and his 3-year-old sister drown in 3-ft tank
hey were both unconscious when found by the local and had died by the time they were taken to the hospital.

Retest for leaked CBSE maths paper unlikely
A well-placed source said a rigorous analysis will be conducted to check unusual variations in marks in the coming days to zero in on centres where answer sheets indicate a leak.

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Bangalore

Karnataka election 2018: Bengaluru suburbs clock big rise in voter population
Bengaluru, which comprises 28 assembly segments, has seen a massive jump in voter population in the past decade. While the state’s voter population grew by an average 9%, Bengaluru registered 24% increase since 2013.

Karnataka election 2018: Weddings under EC scanner
After the model code of conduct came into effect on March 27, officials are tracking weddings, especially those attended by politicians and their supporters. April and May are considered the peak wedding season. The EC has put all wedding and community halls under watch as such places could be used to distribute freebies to voters.

Linking Aadhaar, voter ID not a good idea: Union IT minister
Union IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said he is personally not in favour of linking Aadhaar card with electoral photo identity cards (EPIC) of voters as the two serve different purposes.

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Hyderabad

An ex-serviceman, know for being good Samaritan, dies in fire mishap
A 75-year-old ex-serviceman, who is popular locally in Mehadipatnam for his social activities, died in a fire accident inside his apartment early on Sunday morning. The cause of the fire accident is suspected to be a burning cigarette stub.

A theatrical take of Manto's Sadak Ke Kinare on stage

Hyderabad: Infant dies during operation

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Chennai

Koyambedu market, medical shops to be shut on Tuesday

Cauvery water tension reaches Chennai shores

Cauvery row: Opposition calls for Tamil Nadu bandh on April 5

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Ahmedabad

All-woman station move reversed

Most chemists in city to shut shop before 11pm

UK couple completes reverse Dandi march

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Allahabad

Now, Uttar Pradesh Board to teach kids Vedic maths

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

HC seeks info of girls in protection homes

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Bhubaneswar

Crime branch's plan of action to improve probe standard
The state Crime Branch has prepared a plan of action (POA) to improve the standard of investigation by police across the state. POA involves specific instructions for investigating officers (IOs) on the procedures that need to be followed during probe.

One killed as norwester lashes several districts in Odisha

Politics take centre stage on Utkal Divas celebrations
The 82nd statehood day of Odisha - Utkal Divas was celebrated with much pomp and glory across the state on Sunday. Politics took centre stage as political parties used the occasion to outshine each other in showing off their love for the state and the leaders participated in a series of events to mark the occasion.

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Bhopal

FCI recruitment paper leaked: STF arrests 50

For a fair complexion, mother scrubs 5-yr-old kid with stone

Critically injured tiger found near Bandhavgarh reserve

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Chandigarh

Punjabi 'lovers' start defacement drive again

Wheat procurement: Truckers still adamant, government looks to tractors

Timing of Vijay Sampla's removal from top party post surprises many

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