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Sunday, April 15, 2018

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With poetry and pester power, rural India gets potty trained

Advocates picked for Allahabad HC posts close to judges
The government has received multiple complaints alleging nepotism in recent recommendations by the Allahabad high court collegium for the appointment of 33 advocates as judges of the country’s largest high court.

Facial identification makes Aadhaar biometrics for elderly nearly foolproof
The introduction of facial identification along with use of finger-prints promises to substantially address complaints of failed bio-metrics in Aadhaar authentication with a study of elder persons showing that when used in combination, the processes deliver a success rate of 99%.

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Business

The great migration: Talent from the north heads south
Recruitment agencies are facing a new challenge: While there are more job opportunities in the south thanks to a surge in startups, e-commerce and retail firms, the talent is in the north.

Infosys whistleblower asks Sebi to question board

CBI books former UCO Bank CMD over Rs 621 crore fraud

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Environment

Oz's 'punk turtle' risks being last of the Mohicans
The "punk turtle" was this week ranked 29th on the Zoological Society of London's Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered list, triggering calls for better protection of the reptile found in a remote part of Australia's east coast.

Mountain erosion may add CO2 to atmosphere: Study

Battle to save Africa's elephants is gaining some ground

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World

Trump claims success in Syria, but chemical weapons remain
President Donald Trump on Saturday declared "Mission Accomplished" for a US-led allied missile attack on Syria's chemical weapons programme, but the Pentagon said the pummeling of three chemical-related facilities left enough others intact to enable the Assad government to use banned weapons against civilians if it chooses.

US, allies launch new UN bid for Syria chemical weapons probe
The United States, France and Britain on Saturday launched a new bid at the UN Security Council to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, just hours after firing military strikes against Syrian targets.

At destroyed Syria lab, workers deny producing toxic weapons
The centre had been producing antidotes to scorpion and snake venom while running tests on chemical products used in making food, medicine and children's toys, according to a worker. "If there were chemical weapons, we would not be able to stand here. I've been here since 5:30 am in full health -- I'm not coughing," he added.

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Entertainment

Pics: Katrina takes a break, flies to England
Katrina Kaif has taken some time off from the shooting of her Aanand L Rai film ‘Zero’. The actress was recently shooting for a special dance number with co-star Shah Rukh Khan in a Bengali bride avatar.

'Baaghi 2' box-office collection Day 15
Tiger Shroff’s extremely successful ‘Baaghi 2’ is showing simply no signs of stopping. The film which grossed Rs 110.81 crore in its first week, proceeded to have a bumper second week with a collection of Rs 32.5 crore.

Sunny Leone's touching pic with daughter
The brutal Kathua rape of an eight-year-old girl has shocked the nation. Amid the growing protests in a call for serious action, the parents of children are concerned about the safety of their kids.

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Science

Children in polluted cities at increased risk of Alzheimer's: Study
"Alzheimer's disease hallmarks start in childhood in polluted environments, and we must implement effective preventative measures early," said Calderon-Garciduenas from the University of Montana.

More than 1 drink a day may cut lifespan: Study
Here’s some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guidelines in many countries may be far too loose.

AI can enhance smartphone microscopes into lab-grade devices
Scientists have discovered that deep learning, a powerful form of artificial intelligence, can discern and enhance microscopic details in photos taken by smartphones to such an extent that they can match the quality of images from laboratory-grade microscopes.

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Sports

CWG live: Saina beats Sindhu to win singles gold

CWG 2018: Rich medal haul for India on Day 10, tally rises to 59
Indian boxers made hay on day ten of the Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast Australia delivering a total of six medals, with boxing legend MC Mary Kom claiming women’s 45-48kg gold on her CWG debut, while India’s Neeraj Chopra demolished the men’s javelin throw competition to claim a historic field gold for India.

IPL: SRH beat KKR to record third consecutive win
Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their winning run in the Indian Premier League 2018 with a convincing five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.

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Technology

20 toughest questions from Google job interviews

How to find out how 'safe/unsafe' your Android smartphone is
Google is known for rolling out security updates from time to time for Android smartphones. The tech giant has also tried to push smartphones manufacturers to roll out timely security updates.

Another OnePlus 6's alleged image leaked
OnePlus is also set to launch the its much awaited flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. As the launch is coming near the teaser images of the smartphone keeps on surfacing online to build the excitement.

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Education

GST to enter Class X ICSE syllabus from 2020

Little marks moderation this year

UK eyes pact on mutual recognition of degrees
With 14,000 Indian students pursuing advanced masters’ degrees in the UK, London wants to get an agreement of mutual recognition of qualifications with India much like the pact signed recently between France and India.

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Mumbai

Mumbai: BJP city unit chief meets MNS boss
BJP city chief Ashish Shelar met MNS president Raj Thackeray on Saturday, but the two leaders did not disclose any details of their meeting.

Bombay HC restrains BMC from acting against Bandra hospice
Bombay high court has asked BMC not to take action against Shanti Avedna Sadan, a hospice offering palliative care to terminally-ill cancer patients in Bandra, over property tax payment.

Nair Hospital to get 5 crore to fix MRI machine
Civic authorities have given the green signal to repair the MRI machine at civic-run Nair Hospital that has been nonfunctional since January 27 when a Lalbaug resident got drawn into its magnetic field and died.

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Delhi

Delhi: Lieutenant governor Anil Baijal asks metro for skywalk proposal
Baijal told DMRC to create a skywalk if it's feasible or suggest an alternative solution for smoother movement of pedestrians.

Gangster held from south Delhi; toy gun, liquor bottles seized

Three loot businessman of Rs 17 lakh in east Delhi
14 Armed Robbery

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Bangalore

Passengers struggle as poor infra plagues Bellandur Road railway station

Commuters frown on UDAY Express timings, say they prefer overnight train

Yesterday's eyesore becomes today's heritage building

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Hyderabad

After sex tests & foeticide, clinic found guilty of female infanticide

Sarve booked for 'abusing' district collector
While making a speech, Satyanarayana turned towards the collector and abused him, saying the IAS babus will have to face the consequences once the Congress government comes to power in the next elections.

BJP government only talks but TRS govt works for Dalits: KTR
Row Over CM Not Garlanding Ambedkar Statue

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Chennai

College student held for snatching phone

Walkalators connecting terminals and metro station opened at airport

Remove encroachments at Tondiarpet complex: HC

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Ahmedabad

Board evaluation work at final stage
Evaluation of class X and XII board examination answersheets is in final stages and is likely to be completed by next week.According to sources, over 60 lakh answersheets have already been assessed.

'Implant cost caps may hinder tech push'

A joyous day of New Years in city

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Allahabad

Guilty will not be spared, says CM Yogi Adityanath
Breaking his silence over the Unnao rape case, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the law is same for everyone and criminals would be dealt with firmly whosoever influential they might be.

Unnao rape case: Allahabad high court tears into UP state machinery
The Allahabad high court severely reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday on the Unnao rape case.

Uttar Pradesh: Woman, daughter burnt to death by kin
Amethi (UP), Apr 13 () A woman and her daughter was allegedly burnt alive by a relative over some property dispute at a village in this district, the police said today.

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Bhubaneswar

Odisha Pigeon Service keeps alive the unique and glorious tradition

AIIMS Bhubaneswar ranked 2nd best hospital in country for cleanliness
AIIMS Bhubaneswar, is adjudged as second best hospital among category B hospitals of the country for cleanliness. The institute will get an award of Rs 1 crore for this performance.

Forest personnel leave for Madhya Pradesh to study tiger behaviour
Field-level personnel of the forest department's wildlife wing have left for the three tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh to gather knowledge about habitat management and monitoring.

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Bhopal

Coaches of passenger train derail in Madhya Pradesh, 6 injured
Four coaches of a passenger train derailed in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district on Saturday night but there was no information about casualties, a railway official said.

Kisan Yatra to help MP BJP collect feedback on farmers' unrest

Sadho Ghesu Bhare Na Madhav Staged At Tribal Museum

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Chandigarh

Navjot Singh Sidhu, HC judge who convicted him end up on same side

Manpreet Singh Badal: Government will write off loans of 10 lakh farmers by September

Jimmy Sheirgill's song dedicated to mothers

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