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THE TIMES OF INDIA
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Today's Headlines

Cong slams Govt's rejection of easing visa norms for Bangladeshis
Congress slammed the BJP government for rejecting the proposal to ease visa norms for Bangladeshi nationals, saying it goes against India’s objective of improving relations with neighbouring countries.

Modi not likely to attend football World Cup final in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not likely to attend the football World Cup final in Rio, the government said on Wednesday.

Nagaland governor Ashwani Kumar resigns
Nagaland governor Ashwani Kumar put in his papers on Wednesday, following in the footsteps of governors of Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

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Govt defers gas price hike, may junk UPA formula
The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday indicated that it would not be guided by the UPA’s formula by deferring for three months a decision on revising price of gas produced from domestic fields.

Slum redevelopment a CSR activity
Slum-redevelopment, road safety awareness and consumer protection services will be treated as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, according to clarifications issued by the ministry of corporate affairs in response to queries from stakeholders.

Govt extends excise sop for consumer sectors
The government on Wednesday extended excise duty cuts by six months in an effort to provide relief for the beleaguered automobile, consumer durables and capital goods sectors and revive demand in the economy, which is battling a slowdown.

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Canada offers to join efforts to clean up Ganga
Canada has offered to collaborate with the government on its ambitious project to clean up the Ganga, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

Staff crunch hits tiger protection in Similipal Tiger Reserve
The Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF), a dedicated force formed in August 2013 for better protection of big cats in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), is handicapped due to staff shortage.

New algae species could provide valuable biofuel
The discovery of a new species of macro algae along the coast at south Goa could open up vast reserves of biofuel besides providing raw material for anti-cancer drugs.

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Poor turnout in Libyan elections as prominent lawyer killed
Fewer than half of the eligible Libyans voted in a parliamentary election on Wednesday overshadowed by violence, officials said, with the paltry turnout reflecting disillusion with chaos pervading since Muammar Gaddafi's overthrow in 2011.

Polish PM survives vote of confidence
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has survived a vote of confidence in his coalition amid a high-profile bugging scandal that has prompted calls for his centre-right government to resign.

Kerry issues warning after Syria bombs Iraq
Syrian warplanes bombed Sunni militants' positions inside Iraq, military officials confirmed on Wednesday, deepening the concerns that the extremist insurgency that spans the two neighboring countries could morph into an even wider regional conflict. US secretary of state John Kerry warned against the threat and said other nations should stay out.

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Kapil Sharma bags his first brand endorsement
After bagging a three-film deal with Yashraj Film's, Kapil has now gone ahead to sign his first brand endorsement.

How Vidya Balan managed to fool Hrithik Roshan
Vidya Balan’s get-up as a beggar — one of her numerous disguises in Bobby Jasoos, which releases on July 4 — has fooled many, including her father. And the latest person to be at the receiving end of her prank is Hrithik Roshan.

Katrina-Ranbir shared a 'honeymoon cottage'
Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif recently shot in South Africa for one of their forthcoming films. Interestingly, we hear that during the shoot in Ficksburg, the two stayed in a honeymoon cottage of a hotel.

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3D scans spot cancer more accurately?
Adding a newer test to digital mammograms can increase the detection rate for breast cancer and decrease nerve-racking false alarms, in which suspicious findings lead women to get extra scans that turn out normal, a study found.

Cosmic bling: An Earth-sized 'diamond' discovered in space
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized ‘diamond’ about 900 light-years away in space, which is possibly the coldest, faintest white dwarf star ever detected.

11bn-year-old diamond the size of Earth is coldest white dwarf ever discovered
Astronomers have identified what might be one of the strangest stars in our galaxy: an incredibly cold, ancient and faint white dwarf that has crystallized into a diamond the size of Earth.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2, top Group F
Argentina won Group F on Wednesday while Nigeria also advanced despite the loss, becoming the first African team in the round of 16 in Brazil.

France top group E; Ecuador out
France drew 0-0 with 10-man Ecuador to advance to the second round of the World Cup on Wednesday, while the South Americans will return home.

Shaqiri hat-trick steers Swiss into last 16
Xherdan Shaqiri netted a hat-trick as Switzerland beat Honduras 3-0 to secure the runners-up spot in World Cup Group E and a last 16 clash against Argentina.

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#GoogleIO2014: Complete coverage
Google I/O 2014: Complete coverage

Google announces Android One platform for low-end smartphones
Google has announced Android One, a design reference platform that enables manufacturers to build low-end smartphones more easily, at I/O 2014.

Next Android version to have better performance, revamped UI
Google has given a preview of Android L release, the next version of Android, which focuses on performance as well as design.

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As IT slumps, engineering colleges reduce seats
Time was when the first choice of most aspiring engineering students was information technology. That was 15 years ago.

DU course row: Heartbreak, anxiety for Kolkata students 
Till last week, Ayush Sharma and Sonali Jain of Kolkata were chasing their dream of getting into Hindu College in Delhi. 

DU to go ahead with BMS entrance test
With confusion still prevailing on the admission process, Delhi University said that it will conduct the scheduled entrance test for bachelor of honours in management studies (BMS) tomorrow.

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Late results could deny IB students engineering seats in state
The directorate of technical education (DTE), which conducts admissions to engineering colleges across Maharashtra, will have to exclude students from the international board.

Wadala police refuse to vacate rickety structure
A Bombay high court order says the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) can take police help to evict occupants from a building declared dangerous.

Cops to summon Ness only after matching statements
Police will record industrialist Ness Wadia’s statement only after corroborating Preity Zinta’s statement with that of witnesses, said an officer.

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UGC sets today's deadline for compliance by DU on FYUP
With admissions delayed over the FYUP row leaving students in the lurch, Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh and registrar Alka Sharma remained incommunicado throughout Wednesday as the University Grants Commission kept up the pressure.

'PWD not desilting city's drains'
A delegation from municipal corporations met the lieutenant governor, Najeeb Jung, to discuss plans for the monsoon season. However, during their meeting, the delegation blamed public works department for not carrying out de-silting and has asked the LG to ensure it does its job.

Shutdown: Students fume, owner frets
There’s a tussle between the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration and students’ union ever since an eviction notice was served to Ganga dhaba and a few other shops in the campus. Students have also started an online and offline campaign to save these shops.

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Businessman wins passport case, gets Rs 4.75 lakh compensation
A civil court in Guwahati , Assam , has ordered the external affairs ministry to pay Rs 4.75 lakh as compensation to a Bangalore-based businessman . He was slapped with a ‘deported’ tag six years ago due to an error by the ministry’s passport section .

Good faculty, exposure make toppers pick Bangalore Medical College
When Girija Agarwal secured first rank in CET2014,shezeroedin on Bangalore Medical College (BMC). The reasons are not far to seek — vast clinical exposure and experienced teaching faculty .

Now, pay 10 more to visit Mysore Zoo on weekends
From July 1, a visit to Mysore Zoo will cost more during weekends and holidays .

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Now, June is the cruelest month
With the first monsoon month all set to come to an end, albeit without any rainfall, worried weather experts dubbed it as the ‘worst June’ in many years.

Port city calling
With the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, members of the Vizag IT industry are demanding that the IT secretariat be set up in the Port City.

Flying high!
After plush offices and sprawling bungalows, it’s a swank chopper that’s coming the two new chief ministers’ way.

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9 detained after rape, murder of dalit girl in Karur
Police investigating the rape and murder of a 17-year-old dalit girl in a village in Karur district on Monday night have picked up nine people on suspicion. Police said the suspects are being questioned and seven teams have been formed to crack the case.

2 killed in Sivakasi fireworks unit blaze
​Two workers were killed and one suffered serious injuries in an accident at a fireworks unit in Venduvarayapuram near Sivakasi on Wednesday.

2 killed, 27 injured as fireworks explode in Villupuram temple
Two devotees were charred to death and 27 others sustained burns when fireworks exploded during a temple festival in Villupuram district on Tuesday night.

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Gujarat willing to set up national e-governance campus
Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, Gujarat science and technology minister during his recent meeting with the Union minister for communications and information technology (ICT), Ravi Shankar Prasad discussed various ICT related issues of the Gujarat state.

Sadiq Jamal fake encounter: High court adjourns hearing on CBI plea
Gujarat high court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing for two more weeks in connection with CBI’s objection to the lower court’s order to the prosecuting agency to part with the IB’s secret report prepared by the Maharashtra unit to the accused cops about the handing over the custody of Sadiq Jamal Mehtar, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2003.

Commercial tax department drive to nab bill dodgers
The state commercial tax department has begun a five-day drive against the dealers who either do not issue bills for the products brought from their shops or godowns or do not issue proper bills.

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Traders criticize hike in import duty on sugar
Trader associations of the city have flayed the decision of the central government of increasing the import duty on sugar from 15% to 40% on Tuesday.

Police suspicious over fire in trade tax office, but no FIR yet
The outbreak of fire in the trade tax office located in the second floor of Indira Bhawan has raised many eye brows .Police officials too claimed the incident to be a suspicious one.

Plan to dispose of viscera preserved for over 2 years
As many as 79 samples of viscera preserved by police in cases of suspected poisoning or where the actual cause of death was unknown and lying unattended since 2012, will be disposed of soon.

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Four affected by anthrax in Koraput
Four persons have been affected by anthrax in a tribal village of Koraput district.They are Hari Bhagatayat, 55, Sunadhar Sisa, 45, Bulu Kirsani, 48, and Samara Sisa, 30, of Lugum in Lamataput block.

'Bhubaneswar Development Authority silent on illegal buildings'
However, Bhubaneswar Development Authority has not touched 4,025 of them even five years after the orders were issued.

BDA gets applications before it asks
Seventeen people had applied for a BDA housing scheme even before the agency published any notice about it, exposing lack of transparency and equity in the allotment process, the CAG has pointed out.

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Tight security measures for President's visit
A massive security blanket would be thrown over the city in view of President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit on June 27.

Debt-ridden contractor ends life
A debt-ridden 45-year-old contractor was found hanging at his nephew’s place at Atal Ayub Nagar in old city on Monday evening.

Man attacks wife, in-laws over petty issue
A man along with few others attacked his wife and in-laws with rods and sticks on Sunday night. The incident came to fore on Monday when the victim’s brother lodged a complaint with Kolar police.

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online update
A 25 member bikers team was flagged off for "Motor Biking Expedition" from Chandigarh to Leh-Ladakh being organized by PTU and Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh.

Bypassing official delays, Baba Seechewal raises bundh in Kala Sabghia drain
After official apathy and fund crunch were delaying the diversion of polluted water from Kala Sanghia drain to sewerage treatment plant with polluted water rather flowing into river Satluj, volunteers led by Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal took a task in their hands and raised a bundh in the drain diverting the dirty water to STP.

GGDSD students documentary best at film fest
'Ankahi Ansuni', a documentary produced by students of department of journalism and mass communication, GGDSD College, Sector 32, has been adjudged best documentary in the third Bangalore Short Film Festival.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

News Digest: Exporter helped top CBI officers launder money, reveals probe

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Today's Headlines

Exporter helped top CBI officers launder money, reveals probe
Investigations by the Income Tax department suggest that Qureshi helped launder money illegally earned by a few CBI officers.

First list of NDA's governor nominees before July 7
The NDA government is likely to name governors to some states ahead of the Parliament session beginning July 7 with a decisive round of political consultations expected to be held soon.

Andhra Pradesh assembly urges Centre to complete Polavaram in 3 years
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly urged the Centre to take steps to complete the Polavaram project in three years and bring about a legislation replacing the ordinance to transfer to AP all villages that are expected to get submerged in the backwaters of the project.

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Every 4th two-wheeler sold now a scooter
Honda Activa, the model credited with reviving the dying scooter market after the exit of Bajaj Auto, outpaced many of the famed motorcycle brands to emerge as the second largest-selling two-wheeler brand, behind only Hero Splendor.

Myntra set to launch fashion incubator
Startup incubators are widely run by large technology companies, to spot new ideas and talent, but this would be the first such attempt by an Indian e-commerce player.

Volkswagen likely to curb Skoda operations
Volkswagen may limit the operations of struggling group company Skoda in India as the brand has failed to get volumes despite a long presence in the market.

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New algae species could provide valuable biofuel
The discovery of a new species of macro algae along the coast at south Goa could open up vast reserves of biofuel besides providing raw material for anti-cancer drugs.

Pesticides threaten birds and bees alike: study
Neurotoxic pesticides blamed for the world's bee collapse are also harming butterflies, worms, fish and birds.

Money men tally cost of climate change
Climate change will exact enormous costs on US regional economies in the form of lost property, reduced industrial output and higher health expenses, according to a report backed by a trio of men with vast business experience.

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US deploys assessment teams in Iraq
The US military began deploying assessment teams in Baghdad on Tuesday to evaluate the state of Iraqi security forces and decide how to help them counter Sunni militants.

Ukraine truce in peril as rebels down copter
Ukraine's new leader threatened on Tuesday to revoke his truce after pro-Russian rebels downed an army helicopter despite ceasefire orders from their own commander, killing nine servicemen.

Freed Christian woman detained trying to leave Sudan
A Sudanese Christian woman was detained at Khartoum airport on Tuesday, one day after an Islamic court annulled her death sentence for apostasy and released her from prison.

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Kapil Sharma's dark side on 'Comedy Nights'
Standup comedian Kapil Sharma, who has so far been making audiences roll with laughter, will now show his villainous avatar on his TV show “Comedy Nights with Kapil”, which recently completed a year.

'Stars come to find if their partners are cheating'
Seeing Vidya Balan play a female detective in her upcoming film Bobby Jasoos, we decided to meet a real life lady jasoos Rajani Pandit, 47, who has spent over 25 years in this profession.

I'm not leaving Jhalak: Ranvir Shorey
After Drashti Dhami’s sudden departure from the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja', rumours of Ranvir Shorey, the other host of the show, following suit had begun

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Now, photos can help spot rare disorders
Computer analysis of old family photographs can now help doctors diagnose rare genetic disorders in children.

Drug from Indian spices to fight hypertension
The search for an affordable drug to treat hypertension without side effects has led scientists to the Indian kitchen.

AIIMS conducts its maiden swap kidney transplant
Kidney paired donation occurs when a living kidney donor is incompatible with the recipient, and hence exchanges kidneys with another donor-recipient pair.

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Suarez could face ban after bite claim
Suarez was at the centre of another biting storm on Tuesday after appearing to sink his teeth into the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Greece beat Ivory Coast to enter last 16
Georgios Samaras scored an injury-time penalty to put Greece into the second round of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

Colombia thrash Japan 4-1 to top group
Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to top WC Group C with maximum points, earning a 2nd-round meeting with Uruguay.

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Xolo Q1200 review: Feature-packed, average performer
With Q1200, Xolo promises to add value with gesture control and software enhancements.

Big-screen iPhones to go into production next month: Report
Apple's suppliers will begin producing larger versions of the iPhone in China next month, Bloomberg reported citing sources.

Google I/O 2014: Complete coverage
Google I/O 2014: Complete coverage

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Will Bachelor of Management Studies be a casualty of FYUP rollback?
As the stalemate between the University Grants Commission and Delhi University continues, the 25,357 aspirants of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) have been left wondering whether the course will survive if FYUP is rolled back.

BTech students call off their stir
The only group of students which had been opposing the rollback of the FYUP has called off its protest after an assurance by the University Grants Commission on Tuesday.

Flip-flop: UGC was Delhi University VC cheerleader
Not long ago, UGC chairperson Ved Prakash at a function in DU campus showered praise on VC Dinesh Singh and FYUP.

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Fare hike for Mumbai locals rolled back
In a massive relief for lakhs of Mumbai’s suburban railway commuters, the Modi government on Tuesday announced a partial rollback of the unprecedented rail fare hike.

Maharashtra CM offers Campa Cola residents deal to regularize flats
Staring at a possible backlash during the forthcoming assembly elections, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday offered a solution to the residents of Campa Cola that will ensure the 96 illegal flats are not demolished and they return to legal flats.

Don't panic over onion prices yet, says Vashi APMC
Despite the mild shortage in onion arrivals, wholesale traders at the Vashi APMC denied the possibility of retail prices rising to Rs 50-80 per kg as they have in previous years. The traders said there is no cause for panic until August-September, but the situation could evolve if the monsoon is inordinately delayed or scanty

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Mandi House-Central Secretariat line opens tomorrow
Urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu will flag off the first train from Mandi House station at 9.30am on Thursday, a DMRC official said.

Will Bachelor of Management Studies be a casualty of FYUP rollback?
As the stalemate between the University Grants Commission and Delhi University continues, the 25,357 aspirants of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) have been left wondering whether the course will survive if FYUP is rolled back. 

BTech students call off their stir
The only group of students which had been opposing the rollback of the FYUP has called off its protest after an assurance by the University Grants Commission on Tuesday. 

More Delhi News»

BTC is set to gallop to Jakkur stable
With the Jakkur Flying School downing its shutters, the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) has said it's keen to shift base to Jakkur if the government provides 150 acres of land to construct a race course of international standards.

Mango export: EU team to visit Karnataka in September
Karnataka, one of the major exporters of Alphonso mangoes in the country, is making desperate attempts to revive the exports to the Europen Union (EU) from next season.

Metro Phase 2 by 2019
Phase II of Namma Metro is expected to be completed by 2019, chief minister Siddaramaiah informed the legislative assembly, in a written reply to K Gopalaiah (JD-S).

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Andhra Pradesh assembly urges Centre to complete Polavaram in 3 years
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly urged the Centre to take steps to complete the Polavaram project in three years and bring about a legislation replacing the ordinance to transfer to AP all villages that are expected to get submerged in the backwaters of the project.

Power sharing: SRLDC calls for status quo
In a jolt to Andhra Pradesh, the Southern Load Dispatch Centre based in Bangalore on Tuesday directed both the Telangana and AP governments to maintain status quo on power sharing until the Union power ministry takes a final decision on the same.

ECIL's giant telescope to be transported to Ladakh 
A giant Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Gamma- ray Telescope is ready to be transported to Hanle, Ladakh from Hyderabad.

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Senior citizen robbed, killed in Royapettah
Two people murdered a 55-year-old retired bank official in her residence on Devarajan Street in Royapettah on Tuesday afternoon and made away with around half a kilo of gold jewellery and 3 lakh in cash.

Rabid bovines go berserk, scare people out of their wits
The buffalo swung around and hit an iron gate, the impact shattering its horns. Foaming at the mouth, the belligerent animal snorted loudly and charged at anything that dared pass its way.

After flurry of protests, govt rolls back suburban fare hike
Spelling significant relief for daily commuters in Chennai and other metros, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday rolled back the suburban train fare hike ranging from 60-150%, and announced a flat hike of 14.2% on second class monthly season tickets.

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Will better work conditions follow reservation order?
A study conducted by a PhD student in 2011 about working condition of constabulary in the state had found that the biggest problem faced by women workforce was non-availability of separate toilet.

Security rehearsal by cops
As the countdown for Rath Yatra procession has started, the city and the state police are not leaving any stone unturned to make the event a success.

St. Xavier's now an autonomous institute
St.Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, has become the first college of the Gujarat University to secure academic autonomy.

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Bodies of couple found on railway tracks
The bodies of a couple, aged between 20 and 23 years, were found lying near Madwapur railway tracks in Nawabganj on Monday.The identity of couple is yet to be ascertained.

Padma Shri poet awarded at literary function
Noted Padma Shri poet Ashok Chakradhar was awarded with prestigious 'Kailash Gautam Kavyakumbh Samman-2014' at a literary function organised by cultural organisation, Kailash Gautam Srijan Sansthan' at North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC). Last year, the award was given to veteran lyricist and poet Padma Bhushan Gopal Das Neeraj.

No more victims, Allahabad girls fight their fears
In the recent past, there have been five incidents in which girls have taught eve teasers a lesson.

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Bid to implement Rath ban
Police and Jagannath Temple Administration in Puri have made administrative arrangements for proper implementation of Shankaracharya's decision to ban pilgrims' access to chariots during Rath Yatra.

Sex slur: HC seeks report from CB
Orissa high court on Monday directed Crime Branch (CB) to submit a status report on investigation into complaint of sexual exploitation lodged by a female police officer against her senior.

Colleges to SMS attendance to parents
The Regional Directorate of Berhampur has asked all colleges under it to ensure that teachers spend at least five hours a day in the institutions and SMS students' attendance to parents.

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Bairagarh dacoity handiwork of Bagla gang
A gang from Bangladesh had committed dacoity at a house in Bairagarh and looted cash and jewellery worth a couple of lakhs after taking a girl, who later took on them, and her grandmother on June 19, hostage.

PEB scam: State Women's Commission slaps notice to cops over ill-treatment of girls
Madhya Pradesh State Women’s Commission (SWC) has slapped a notice on city police brass after taking strong exception over the midnight crackdown on girl students.

108, Janani ambulance to serve kids also
Apart from handling emergency casualties, 108 and Janani express ambulance services would now be pressed to transport children in need of medical rehabilitation, according to a government directive on Monday.

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GGDSD students documentary best at film fest
'Ankahi Ansuni', a documentary produced by students of department of journalism and mass communication, GGDSD College, Sector 32, has been adjudged best documentary in the third Bangalore Short Film Festival.

Punjabi university to start four new courses
The academic council of Punjabi University on Tuesday gave its approval to start four new courses by the university's Centre for Advanced Media Studies (CAMS).

PGI department to hold discussion on scleroderma on June 26
The department of medicine, PGI, would organize a panel discussion for scleroderma patients on June 26.

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The Kohinoor Diamond in the British Crown Jewels was the Eye of Hindu Goddess of Warangal

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The Kohinoor diamond was originally installed as one of the eyes of the presiding goddess of Warangal by the Kakatiya kings. In 1323 Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq defeated the Kakatiya rulers and took the diamond from the temple. Due to this sin, Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq was murdered just one year latter in a conspiracy by his own son. The cursed jewel was passed on to various kings throughout history, always bringing great misfortune and death.
 
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