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Sunday, June 8, 2014

News Digest: India-Pak verbal duel after Karachi airport siege

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Monday, June 09, 2014
Today's Headlines

India-Pak verbal duel after Karachi airport siege
On Sunday night, it was bizarre accusations doing rounds on Twitter with tweeples busy presenting their views on the Karachi airport search and rescue operations even as Pakistani security forces were battling it out to secure the Karachi international airport.

Polls likely in Bihar in six months: Paswan
Observing that an internecine strife has rocked JD(U) after it suffered a debacle in the Lok Sabha elections last month, Union food and public distribution minister Ram Vilas Paswan claimed that a mid-term poll may be held in Bihar within six months.

NDA's gift to Andhra: Uninterrupted power supply
Granting its first sop to Andhra Pradesh on the day Chandrababu Naidu took over its reins on Sunday, the Union government announced that the new state has been chosen for the implementation of uninterrupted power supply.

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AI to seek Rs 1,600 crore more this fiscal
Cash-strapped Air India will seek an additional Rs 1,600 crore as equity in 2014-15, asking for Rs 7,100 crore instead of Rs 5,500 crore as per the original financial restructuring plan (FRP) approved by the UPA.

IBM biggest spender on Indian temporary talent
IBM is the biggest spender on IT contract workforce hiring in India, and the spend is almost double that of the next biggest spenders.

Startups bring the doctor and hospital home
Companies have now evolved to provide not only basic healthcare, but also speciality care to those suffering with chronic diseases, and to a largely untapped elderly population at their homes.

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India to implement code for energy saving, green buildings by 2017
It will be mandatory for all state governments to implement by 2017 the minimum requirements for energy efficient design and construction set by the central government to meet the challenges of depleting resources, increased urbanization and rapid construction, according to a top official.

Taj Mahal to get 'mud-pack treatment' soon
The iconic Taj Mahal, which finds its place among the seven wonders of the world, is set to receive a 'mud-pack treatment' to restore the natural sheen of the white marble which is yellowing due to high pollution level.

Killer elephant captured in Kumbeli village, Karnataka
Srinivasulu, director, Dandeli and Anshi Forest Reserve, told STOI from Dandeli on Saturday that the elephant had trampled to death one person in Amboli village on April 7 and another in Avurli village on April 23.

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Gun and suicide attack kills 23 near Pakistan-Iran border
At least 23 people including several Shiite pilgrims were killed in a gun and suicide attack on the restive Pakistan-Iran border late Sunday night, Pakistani officials said.

MH370: Kin offer $5 million to expose 'cover-up '
The families of those on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have launched a campaign calling for a “whistleblower” to come forward and reveal how the plane was lost, offering a reward of up to $5 million (£3 million).

Pope hosts Mideast prayer summit
The Israeli and Palestinian presidents began an unprecedented meeting with Pope Francis on Sunday to pray together in the hope that the gesture will relaunch the Middle East peace process.

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Rajkumar Hirani to produce Sanju's biopic with Maanayata?
We know that Rajkumar Hirani will be making a biopic on Sanjay Dutt with Ranbir Kapoor playing the protagonist

Sonakshi and Sidharth are the new friends in B-Town
Guess which two actors have become good friends in recent times

OMG: Did Kangana chose silicon implants?

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It takes 23 minutes to burn off a cola can, says Coke ad
Coca-Cola is taking on obesity, this time with an online video showing how fun it could be to burn off the 140 calories in a can of its soft drink.

To rebuild your immune system, fast 8 days an year
Here's news for those who hate fasting. Starving for just eight days a year can bolster your immune system like never before.

Gecko-inspired paddles to help troops scale walls
The US military has developed a pair of hand-held, gecko-inspired paddles that will one day enable troops to scale vertical walls.

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Rafa Nadal wins ninth French Open title
World number one Rafa Nadal won a record extending ninth French Open title when he beat Serbian second seed Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in Sunday's final.

F1: Ricciardo wins Canadian Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo ended Mercedes early-season domination when he drove his Red Bull car to a memorable maiden victory in an incident-packed Canadian GP.

Murray appoints Amelie as new coach
Murray's decision to hire a woman will be seen by some as a gamble, but Mauresmo has experience of coaching a male player after a spell with Llodra.

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Analysis: Is Micromax gearing for IPO again?
It would be interesting to see the direction of Micromax's talent acquisition.

Internet giants erect barriers to spy agencies
Telecommunications companies say they are denying requests to volunteer data not covered by existing law.

Twitter chews up Obama after gum gaffe at D-Day
Social media users tore into Barack Obama on Friday after the US president was seen chewing gum during solemn ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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Arise and awake...
Over a million student voters from every nook and corner of the country, a fantastic blend of national-local, educational-political, and academic-administrative issues.

Data mind
About two weeks into my research start-up, I was a one-woman army. At the time, I walked into the office of a business magazine. I had decided to work with them part-time to support my new venture.

Freedom on stage
He is 19, slightly built but with a lot of confidence and grit rarely seen among boys of his age or from his background.

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Mumbai Metro: East meets West in 21 minutes flat
The city’s Metro service began operations on Sunday, nearly eight years after its inception. It carried more than 2 lakh commuters between Versova and Ghatkopar on its inaugural day.

Now, 'moral' police bust assistant police commissioner's retirement party at Khalapur
Police on Saturday night busted a private party in a bungalow in Khalapur in Raigad district to celebrate the retirement of a Navi Mumbai-based crime branch officer, ACP Suresh Pawar

'At 18.5 hours, service one of longest globally'
The regular services on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) Metro route, which start on Monday will run for 18 hours and 30 minutes daily

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Close shave for woman as one more car burns
Four days after a car went up in flames killing two teenaged brothers trapped inside , a woman had a narrow escape when her WagonR caught fire in northwest Delhi on Sunday night — the sixth car blaze incident in the city this year.

Power cut: Mall decision okayed, but no street lamp scary
Delhiites were concerned about the government's decision to cut power supply to high-mast halogen lamps on the streets.

AAP chooses Kejriwal to drive Delhi campaign
After the severe electoral debacle in its stronghold Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal is back in the driver's seat.

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Infosys team discovers solution to study bones
It's a meeting of dissimilar subjects: principles of mechanical engineering are being used to understanding bone density and fracture risk.

Firemen rescue 8 persons stuck in lift
Eight persons were on Sunday afternoon stuck in an elevator which suffered a technical snag, in Feroze's Estate building on Cunningham Road.

Dumping to continue in Mandur for six more months: Mayor
Mayor B S Satyanarayana has confirmed that garbage will be dumped in Mandur for six more months.

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NDA's gift to Andhra: Uninterrupted power supply
Granting its first sop to Andhra Pradesh on the day Chandrababu Naidu took over its reins on Sunday, the Union government announced that the new state has been chosen for the implementation of uninterrupted power supply.

It's over to Naidu now
Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday became the first chief minister of the new state of Andhra Pradesh heralding a new phase in Andhra politics. 

Stars, political bigwigs in full attendance
Members of NTR clan and Chandrababu Naidu family arrived in a special flight at Gannavaram airport here on Sunday.

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Time to end attacks on fishermen: Jaya to Modi
Adopting a conciliatory tone, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to find a “permanent solution” to the problem of Tamil Nadu fishermen being detained by the Sri Lankan navy for crossing the international maritime boundary.

High court refuses to wade into a water war within Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s battle for water is not restricted to its neighbours Karnataka and Kerala alone.

Rajinikanth meets Karunanidhi, extends belated birthday wishes
Sources said Rajini had presented the DVD of his daughter Soundarya’s first movie ‘Kochadaiyaan’ to Karunanidhi and asked him to watch and requested his feedback.

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Pet dog has his day, even after death
Shirali Shah, 22, was devastated when she lost her pet, a pug-dog named Scotch, on June 8 last year.

AAP's top brass dissolves Gujarat unit
The Gujarat unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was dissolved by the party's national executive on Sunday.

Heat kills 3 more in Ahmedabad, toll touches 12
With the maximum temperature at 44.4 degree celsius in the city, Ahmedabad witnessed three more heat-related deaths on Sunday.This took the death toll from the heatwave to 12.

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Intense heat takes toll; stroke, dehydration cases rise
Sangam City continued to reel under intense heat and hot weather conditions with mercury hovering over 46.5 degree Celsius, the decade's second highest temperature for consecutive second day.

Order to undertake cleanliness drive in Bahraich
Nodal officer-cum-sugarcane commissioner Subhash Chandra Sharma found the office of district entertainment officer locked during inspection.

Tiger attacks two in Katarniaghat wildlife division
A tiger attacked two motorcycle borne persons on Hansuliya-Gangapur road under Kakraha range of Katarniaghat wildlife division on Friday night.

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Administration readies to tackle dengue
The district administration has chalked out a detailed plan to tackle dengue menace in the city. Sources said awareness committees, comprising accredited social health activists (ASHAs) and health workers, will be formed in a couple of days.

Placement cells struggle for basic support
The state government in November last year had opened two central placement cells for technical/professional degree and diploma holders.

Students apply online for admission in Class XII
Confusion over Plus II marks continued as applications for Plus III admission began here on Saturday.Around 11,000 students applied for admission on the first day.

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Doctor rapes colleague at her house in Madhya Pradesh
A medical officer stuffed a piece of cloth in mouth of his one-time female colleague, tore her clothes with surgical scissors and allegedly raped her in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district.

Dalit groom, on horseback, pulled down, beaten up
A dalit groom was allegedly beaten and forced to get down from the horse he was riding as part of a pre-wedding ritual, by upper caste men at Sadwa village in the district, the police said here on Sunday.

Indore's Rakshit tops state in AIPMT
Indore/ Indore boy Rakshit Agrawal, 17, topped Madhya Pradesh by securing 118th rank in All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) 2014, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

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Power cut in sectors was mock grid failure
It turned out to be a hot and horrible Sunday for city residents.While the temperature touching 45C makes it difficult for them to move out, long hours of power cuts makes it difficult for them to stay indoors.

PGI defies MCI orders against branded medicines
PGI, which houses the country's costliest chemist shop in the emergency ward, has been defying the Medical Council of India's orders of prescribing generic medicines (non-branded) as far as possible.

Important documents destroyed in fire
Besides providing computer education, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), was maintaining water and electricity billing records for Chandigarh.

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Ayurveda Food Secrets for Keeping Cool in Summer

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According to the dosha based seasonal cycles, summer is said to be a Pitta season, where the energies of fire and water are most dominant. During the phase of to and fro movement into the Summer solstice, the earth receives searing, harsh, penetrating rays from the sun. Intrinsically propelled by the power of the sun, during these months Pitta dosha expresses itself in the most beaming form in our bodies and the universe at large.

Ayurveda considers summer to be a time of dehydration both inside and outside the body. It recommends a Pitta dosha pacifying lifestyle including foods that suppress the same. Hence making changes in diet and living is always fruitful. Then one can take benefits of the season's cycles.
 
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For those people who are suffering from any sort of dermatological condition (skin disease), the below is a very powerful mantra for them. This is all about the beautiful explanation of Adhi Para Shakthi Devi's Swaroopa from head to foot. Even though it may appear as if it is praising Devi's swaroopa, actually it is explaining how the universe and the beings are created from the beginning of creation.
 
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

News Digest: Jaitley pushes for defence revamp, to expand fleet

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Sunday, June 08, 2014
Today's Headlines

Jaitley pushes for defence revamp, to expand fleet
Jaitley and chief of naval staff Robin Dhowan visited the Western Naval Command and examined the salvaged submarine, INS Sindhurakshak.

Fresh delays hit ultra-light howitzer deal between India, US
The long-pending procurement of 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers in a direct government-to-government deal with the US under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) has been hit by “huge problems” in the offsets negotiations, say sources.

Kejriwal reaches out to estranged Yogendra Yadav, Shazia Ilmi
AP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday chose to reach out to estranged colleagues Yogendra Yadav and Shazia Ilmi by assuring deeper discussions and a more consultative approach in decision-making.

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Jaitley seeks suggestion on rupee stability
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has called for suggestions from Reserve Bank of India on how the economy could prepare itself against vulnerabilities arising out of the ebb and flow of foreign capital.

Gold, silver fall on global cues
Gold prices fell by Rs 150 to Rs 27,100 per ten gram in the national capital on stockists selling on Saturday, tracking a weak global trend.

India's forex reserves down by $274 million
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $273.8 million to $312.38 billion for the week ended May 30, led by a sharp fall in overseas currency assets, Reserve Bank of India data showed.

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Killer elephant captured in Kumbeli village, Karnataka
Srinivasulu, director, Dandeli and Anshi Forest Reserve, told STOI from Dandeli on Saturday that the elephant had trampled to death one person in Amboli village on April 7 and another in Avurli village on April 23.

No proposal for rhino horn legal trade in South Africa
The South African government said that it has not compiled a proposal regarding the legal trade of rhino horns.

Climate change will make food less nutritious: Study
According to the study conducted by a team of US, Australian and Japanese scientists, carbon dioxide emissions are slowly making the world's staple food crops less nutritious.

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Ukraine won't give up Crimea: President Poroshenko
Petro Poroshenko's inaugural address after taking the oath of office in parliament gave little sign of a quick resolution to the conflict in the east, which Ukrainian officials say has left more than 200 people dead.

Afghanistan flash floods kill around 60
Flash floods have killed more than 50 people in northern Afghanistan, washing away hundreds of houses and forcing thousands to flee, provincial authorities said on Saturday.

Top 5 countries on Modi's foreign itinerary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic calendar is chock-a-block with the government confirming that he will participate in as many as five multilateral events abroad this year.

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Celebs who should be part of Bigg Boss 8?
Bigg Boss' every season grabs eyeballs and the excitement begins every year. This year with Salman Khan leaving out the possibility of not hosting the show, many names are been thought about for hosting it.

Celebs who were repeatedly rumoured to be pregnant
Actress Vidya Balan made headlines with her pregnancy rumours of late.

OMG: When Shah Rukh Khan Smooched a MAN!
Be it at international arenas or domestic talk shows, our Bollywood actors have often embarrassed themselves with their ignorance, dim wit and silly comments. They have often shown how ignorant and unaffected they are by the current affairs.

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Probiotics prevent deadly complications of liver disease: Study
Probiotics are effective in preventing hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis of the liver, according to a study by the Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi.

Big Bang: Indian physicist says he's vindicated
Indian astrophysicist Abhas Mitra who rubbished the much publicised claim by a team of US-led astronomers that they had obtained "direct" evidence for the Big Bang origin of the universe now feels vindicated after receiving support from a top theoretical physicist at Princeton University in the US.

1,000-feet wide 'beast' asteroid to fly by earth on Sunday
A 1,000-feet wide 'beast' at a speed of 50,400 km per hour — that could wipe out an entire city — will come within a range of a million miles of earth on Sunday.

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Maria beats Halep to win French Open
Russia's Maria Sharapova overcame gutsy Simona Halep of Romania 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 to win her second French Open title in three years in Paris on Saturday.

India clinch 1st win at hockey World Cup
India finally ended their winless streak at the hockey World Cup as they defeated Malaysia 3-2 in their penultimate Group A match of the event on Saturday.

Ronaldo returns to boost Portugal hopes
Cristiano Ronaldo handed Portugal a huge boost on Saturday as he returned to training after leg injuries that had threatened to wreck his World Cup.

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Analysis: Is Micromax gearing for IPO again?
It would be interesting to see the direction of Micromax's talent acquisition.

Internet giants erect barriers to spy agencies
Telecommunications companies say they are denying requests to volunteer data not covered by existing law.

Twitter chews up Obama after gum gaffe at D-Day
Social media users tore into Barack Obama on Friday after the US president was seen chewing gum during solemn ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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All India Pre-Medical Test results out, 8% qualify
Results of the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT-2014) were declared on Saturday. Of a total of 5.8 lakh candidates, 46,271 have qualified the test for counselling for admission to medical and dental colleges.

Fight for veterinary course seats gets tougher in Chennai this year
There is going to be stiff competition for admissions to veterinary courses in the state this year.

Turn your fear into fun!
A common dread haunts most of us around the world — speaking in public. But if you experience butterflies flitting frenetically in your stomach before a presentation to an audience, don't be worried — in this scenario, being nervous is good news!

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Bangalore girl to play key role in retrieving Martian soil
Even as all eyes are trained on Mars Orbiter Mission's nail-biting orbit insertion in September, India can look forward to another association with the Red Planet.

Adarsh case: MP's statement against ex-CMs recorded
The Maharashtra government on Saturday told the legislative council that the Marine Drive police station had taken down a detailed statement from Mumbai North-East MP Kirit Somaiya against three former chief ministers and two serving ministers accused in the Adarsh case.

Illegal construction: BMC staff suspended for turning blind eye
The BMC has suspended two civic officials for three days and constituted an inquiry against them for trying to protect an illegal construction at Maulana Azad Road in south Mumbai.

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Congress to protest landfill near Ignou
State Congress leaders lashed out on Saturday at the municipal corporations, BJP and AAP at a protest meet against a proposed eight-acre landfill in Maidan Garhi village in south Delhi.

Haryana asked to report on Mangar buffer
Haryana's decision to demarcate only 60 metres of buffer around Mangar Bani sacred grove in Aravalis as "no construction zone" has become a bone of contention between the state and National Capital Region Planning Board.

Corporation nod to DJB work comes too late for relief
After a gap of five months, South Delhi Municipal Corporation has allowed Delhi Jal Board to resume laying pipes for 24x7 water supply to Malviya Nagar and neighbouring areas.

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Techie raped by intruder in PG accommodation in Bangalore
A 25-year-old software engineer with an IT major and a native of Jharkhand was allegedly raped by a stranger in the wee hours of Friday.

CLAT results: Bangalore toppers vie for best law colleges
Bangalore: For Pavan Srinivas, it was worth the wait.The delayed CLAT 2014 results which were announced on Saturday saw the Vidyanikethan School boy walk away with the 17th rank.

Bangalore Development Authority to denotify another 7 acres in Arkavathy layout
Adding to the plight of Arkavathy Layout allottees, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has proposed to further denotify seven acres of land in the controversial site.

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Venkaiah promises help to develop Andhra Pradesh
Promising to clear all hurdles in granting special status to Andhra Pradesh, Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the Centre will not tolerate attempts to create a rift between people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

RTC buses snap up most
For once, public transport has stolen the thunder from private bus operators who were seeking to capitalize on the huge crowds headed for Vijayawada this weekend to attend N Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in ceremony.

Chided by hubby, wife ends life
Chided by her husband for stealing money from his shirt pocket, a 30-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging at their house at Begumpet on Friday night.

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CBSE publishes all India medical entrance results
The Central Board of Secondary Education released the results of the All India pre-medical/pre-dental test on Saturday.

Fight for veterinary course seats gets tougher this year
There is going to be stiff competition for admissions to veterinary courses in the state this year.

Madras HC solves degree tangle, hands teacher jobs to 2
A division bench comprising Justice N Paul Vasanthakumar and Justice M Sathyanarayanan, allowing the pleas of the duo, said necessary appointment orders should be given to them in eight weeks.

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Global citizens marooned on Urban Heat Islands
This is an observation a team of researchers of the Indian Institute for Public Health (IIPH), Gandhinagar, have made while conducting an elaborate study of UHIs and effects on people in the city.

Innovation foundation to tap grassroots food wisdom
BVG is keen to explore opportunities for nutraceutical and functional food-based products for different segments of society.

Engineering intake: 64,208 forms sold
With online registration for engineering courses ending on Tuesday, a total of 60,533 students have already registered for admission.

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No respite from heat as temperature rises to 46.9 degree Celsius
Denizens faced blistering hot weather conditions accompanied by scorching heat waves on Friday as the day temperature shoot up to season's highest of 46.9 degrees Celsius in Sangam city.

New home for orphans, homeless girls and women
Allahabad high court had earlier taken suo moto cognizance of the issue related to children living in unguarded and unhygienic conditions.

Bombs recovered from field handed over to farmer
A large number of crude bombs were recovered from a field at Sankalp village in Malhipur on Indo-Nepal border on Thursday evening.

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AT scam: Cops want action against 12
The commissionerate of police have decided to give a proposal to the state government to attach property of 12 people, who failed to return the money they had collected from controversial Artha Tatwa (AT) Group.

Youth held for supplying illegal arms
Police on Thursday night arrested an engineering graduate from Mahuri Kalua Road, on the outskirts of the town, on charges of supplying illegal arms to anti-socials.

Traffic jams plague Saheed Nagar
The Saheed Nagar residential area here has been witnessing traffic snarls ever since the new flyover on the stretch between Rasulgarh and Vani Vihar square on NH-5 was thrown open to the public a month ago.

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30-year-old rapes 70-year-old woman in Bhopal
A 70-year old woman was raped by a 30-year old man in Ashok Nagar district of Madhya Pradesh.

Survey shows Indore ahead in awareness concerning environment
The commercial capital of the state is much more environment conscious and ahead of Delhi where only 50% of citizens would like the government to prioritize environmental protection over its development objectives

Bhopal: Massive fire guts goods worth Rs 200 in Mandideep area
A massive fire destroyed goods worth crore on the premises of Daawat Foods limited located in Mandideep industrial area on the outskirts of Bhopal.

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Golden Temple clashes: 28 booked for attempt to murder
The Punjab police on Friday booked 28 sword-brandishing Sikh radicals, who went clashed with the security staff of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) on the 30th anniversary remembrance of the Operation Bluestar, with heinous charges of IPC sections including attempt to murder (Sec 307).

BCom III results out
Panjab University (PU) on Friday declared the result of B.Com-III.The result is available on the PU website results.puchd.ac.in.

St Stephen's kicked off girls' football trend
All-woman football teams in the city shot up from a mere 1 in 1998 to more than 18 in city schools with under-14, under-17 and under-19 categories, indicating the popularity of the game and the barriers it has broken.

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