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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Today's Headlines

Infertility a medical condition that can be treated: Experts

Knives out as hopes of RJD-JD(U) truce fade
Hopes of a truce following a meeting between Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and deputy CM Tejaswhi Yadav faded rapidly on Wednesday with members of both parties back to hurling invectives at each other.

165 charged under sedition in three years

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Business

GST's real effect could be felt in 3 months: Jaitley
Calling GST a win-win deal, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the new tax regime will smoothen business operations, augment revenue and end ‘inspector raj’ while eventually bringing down prices for the common man.

CBDT: GST not to be added for TDS computation

Cabinet approves revised pay scales for PSU executives, staff

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Environment

Petrol, diesel vehicles have been banned within 500 metre of Taj Mahal: Union minister
The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority has banned petrol and diesel vehicles within 500 metre of Taj Mahal, the government said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said a study had found that Taj Mahal was turning yellow due to carbon pollution.

NGT notice to Centre on air pollution caused by ships

New bird-like species of dinosaur identified

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World

US senator John McCain diagnosed with brain tumor
US Senator John McCain has a brain tumor and is reviewing treatment options that may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, his office said on Wednesday.

Trump's son, close associates to appear before Senate

Justices allow strict enforcement of US refugee ban

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Entertainment

Pic: Anupam Kher with Robert De Niro
Indian actor Anupam Kher has been rubbing shoulders with his Hollywood counterparts of late, and the most recent one happens to be one of the greatest actors of all time, Robert De Niro. Anupam, who is currently in New York, recently met the Oscar winning actor, and the duo posed for an epic picture together.

Hirani to do a cameo in Sanjay Dutt biopic?

WATCH: 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' trailer
The much-awaited trailer of 'Bareilly Ki Barfi', starring Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao dropped online after a special trailer launch event held in Mumbai.

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Science

Doctors declared the world's first child hand transplant a 'success'
The first child in the world to undergo a double hand transplant is now able to write, feed and dress himself, doctors said Tuesday, declaring the ground-breaking operation a success after 18 months.

Hyderabad scientists decode the genetic secrets behind rare diseases in South Asians

Environmental factors contribute to the rise of TB: Study
Studies have shown that environmental factors have been a major cause in the rise of Tuberculosis (TB) cases. Doctors say TB is impacted greatly due to factors like personal hygienic with respect to respiratory disease prevention, clean water supply, housing, overcrowding and nutrition.

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Sports

Virat Kohli expects no added pressure on working with Ravi Shastri
Speaking to the media before the team's departure for the tour of Sri Lanka --Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he expects the going to be smooth with new coach Ravi Shastri as they are both well aware of what is expected of them.

Sri Lanka sports minister willing to probe 2011 World Cup final
Sri Lanka nation lost the World Cup decider by six wickets against India at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, stunning the cricket-mad island. Then Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara resigned soon after the match.

I can make impact in Tests with my range of shots: Dinesh Karthik
"I want to try to push for a spot in the Test team now that I am part of the ODI and T20 sides. That is a plausible dream for me. I would love to wear the whites again and play under Virat Kohli's captaincy. The kind of shots I have, it can make an impact in the middle-order," Dinesh Karthik said.

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Technology

Chinese woman caught with 102 iPhones strapped around her body
A woman’s attempt to smuggle 102 iPhones into China failed, as custom officials at Shenzhen Airport busted the racket.

OnePlus 5 suffers from software glitch
OnePlus recently launched its flagship smartphone, OnePlus 5. Soon after its launch, the smartphone had come under criticism about its software and now a new glitch has been reported by its users.

Intex launches cheapest 4G VoLTE smartphone with Android Nougat
Intex has launched its cheapest smartphone with VoLTE support and Android Nougat.

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Education

Aadhaar may be made must for e-courses
Aadhaar may be made mandatory for pursuing all online courses and only those universities which have been in existence for at least five years allowed to offer such courses, according to the draft UGC rules.

Education reforms start with teacher reforms: NCTE chairman

Learn app development with this free IMAD course
Students across the country can learn app development through a free course offered jointly by Hasura and IIT-Madras. Post the eight-week course, top students get a chance to do internships at Hasura.

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Mumbai

Mhada VP lost sight of public trust, says high court

Bombay high court saves 2 open plots signed off by former Mhada vice-president

Biker knocked down by Ola driver and dumped by roadside dies 12 hours later
The cabbie allegedly dumped the injured biker at a desolate spot on the road where he lay bleeding for nearly 12 hours, said the police. By the time, the victim was found, he had bled to death.

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Delhi

Early morning rains lash Delhi-NCR

Dr Srikanth Goud's family in Telangana gets life back

NHAI to build road to link NH-1, NH-8

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Bangalore

Bengaluru man plays guitar as doctors operate on his brain

Dalit factions must unite to counter fascist forces

Govt move to appoint only 1,489 assistant profs vexes many candidates

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Hyderabad

Good doctor is free, Gadwal smiles
Srikanth Was Kidnapped In Delhi on July 6

FP shop dealers threaten stir, demand honorarium

Ashoorkhana construction has no waqf nod: MIM neta
Unidentified persons have started construction at the Ashoorkhana Mir Qurban Ali without seeking permission from the state Waqf Board.

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Chennai

Youngster kills girlfriend for refusing to marry him, surrenders before police

'Turnover no bar for input tax credit under GST regime'

Kathiramangalam leak damaged one acre; will restore it: ONGC

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Ahmedabad

Woman attempts suicide with infant

PSI recruits to undergo psychological testing

Cop accuses son of assault

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Allahabad

A rocking affair
Vinita Dutta threw a grand party on her birthday at a hotel in Allahabad recently.

BJP to plant saplings in district from today
The leadership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to start a campaign to plant saplings across the district from Wednesday.

Anyone from family can get ration under PDS, says HC
Any member of a family can get ration from fair price shops, not just the head of the household.

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Bhubaneswar

Frustrated over police inquiry, IIT scholar traces his stolen phone on his own

Women defy poverty with micro entrepreneurship

Five IAS officers in Odisha get new assignments

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Bhopal

Most Nal Jal Yojana taps in state dry: MLAs

Lack of a permanent director ails MANIT

MHRD asks MANIT to probe 'embezzlement' of funds

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