News Digest: Rahul Gandhi's elevation likely by first week of Dec

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		Sunday, November 19, 2017
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		India
		Rahul Gandhi's elevation likely by first week of Dec He Is Likely To Be Elevated By 1st Week Of December Govt mulls flexible NH toll plan to commuters' benefit The government is considering offering a "rolling contract" for road development that will see toll collection end ahead of the contracted period if the investment and profit has been recovered. Conversely, the contract period may be extended if the contractor, due to certain circumstances, is unable to recover expected dues. BSF seizes 22kg of heroin, arms along Pak border The seizure included 22kg of heroine, one 9 mm pistol of Turkish-make and several rounds of ammunition from a spot which was found marked with blood stains, an indication that the Pakistan-based smugglers suffered injuries after the alert posse of BSF troopers fired upon them. More India News»

		Business
		Moody's withdraws RCom's credit rating after missed payment With net of debt of Rs 44,300 crore as of end-March, RCom - as the company is widely known - is the most leveraged listed Indian telecom company, and along with its rivals has been hit badly by a price war with upstart rival Reliance Jio Diageo sues Mallya over $40m payout in United Spirits deal The drinks giant claims Mallya breached a $75 million agreement, of which it had already paid out $40 million, made when he stepped down as chairman of United Spirits in February 2016. It's also seeking about $141 million over questionable payments made by companies affiliated with Mallya. Google India hits billion dollar sales mark Google India Pvt Ltd, posted a turnover of Rs 7,208.9 crore in the year through March 2017, a 22% jump from the previous year’s Rs 5,904 crore. Sales had expanded 44% in fiscal 2016. More Business News»

		Environment
		Commercial timber species replacing forest trees A new report on government’s plantation drives has found that most of the plantations are carried out on forest areas which are already supporting native trees and vegetation. These plantations are in fact replacing forest trees with commercial timber species such as teak, eucalyptus, bamboo. UN climate talks: Road-map for 'Talanoa Dialogue' ready The UN climate conference concluded here on Saturday with countries putting in place a road-map for 'Talanoa Dialogue' — a year-long process to assess countries' progress on climate actions. The Conference also made progress on framing rules for implementing the Paris Agreement and brought the rich nations on board to walk the talk on their pre-2020 commitments. Science update on climate change: from bad to worse Scientists monitoring the Earth's climate and environment have delivered a cascade of grim news this year, adding a sense of urgency to UN talks on how best to draw down the greenhouse gases that drive global warming. More Environment News»

		World
		Lebanon PM confirms he will return to Beirut on Wednesday Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri confirmed he will return to Beirut in time for Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, as political turmoil rocks his country following his resignation announcement in Saudi Arabia. Hariri meets Emmanuel Macron for talks on Lebanon crisis French President Emmanuel Macron, who welcomed Hariri with a warm embrace at the Elysee Palace for talks and a family lunch, leveraged France's close relations with both Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to secure a deal that saw Hariri travel to Paris and open the door to a resolution of the crisis. Chinese, North Korean envoys talk up ties despite nuclear tensions A senior Chinese envoy has met an aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in Pyongyang, the two sides said Saturday, stressing long-standing ties despite deep divisions over the North's nuclear activities. Song Tao is visiting on behalf of President Xi Jinping. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Manushi Chhillar brings Miss World 2017 crown to India after 17 years 'Padmavati': CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi lashes out at Sanjay Leela Bhansali Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Prasoon Joshi, lashed out on Saturday at director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the producers of ‘Padmavati’, according to Times Now. Salman, Iulia and Katrina at Arpita's party More Entertainment News»

		Science
		'Computer brain-training can reduce dementia risk by 29%' A computerised brain training program reduces the risk of dementia among older adults by 29 per cent, 10-year study claims. The exercise is referred to as "speed of processing training", "useful field of view training," or "UFOV training". Isro cautious about December satellite launch After the recent failure of PSLV-C39 on August 31 this year, ISRO centres here including VSSC and LPSC are doubly cautious. They are focused on the next mission of PSLV-C40 to launch 31 satellites including Cartosat -2ER by December end this year. 'Lost' satellite unveils cosmic recipe for nearby universe Data captured by a 'lost' satellite mission has provided scientists with vital information about gases in a galaxy cluster 240 million light years from Earth. The Japanese Hitomi X-ray satellite has given astronomers an important insight into the Perseus galaxy cluster. More Science News»

		Sports
		1st Test: Mathews, Thirimanne fifties hand Sri Lanka advantage At stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka were 165/4, trailing India by just seven runs with captain Dinesh Chandimal (13*) batting alongside Niroshan Dickwella (14*). Goffin shocks Federer to reach final at ATP Finals David Goffin produced a dazzling comeback to beat hot favourite and six-time champion Roger Federer 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the final of the ATP Finals. What can I do if rivals don't want to fight: Sushil Kumar Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar brushed aside the hat-tricks of walkovers en-route his gold at National Wrestling Championship, stating that the situation was beyond his control. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google celebrates V Shantaram's 116th birth anniversary doodle Google on Saturday celebrated the 116th birth anniversary of renowned Indian filmmaker, actor and writer Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, famed as 'V. Shantaram', alias Annasaeb. German agency bans children's 'smart' watches over spying concerns Germany's telecoms regulator said on Friday it was banning the sale of "smart watches" that can be used by parents to check on their children, saying the devices violated Germany's strict surveillance laws. The Uber team in India builds for the world: Peter Deng Peter Deng joined Uber in the midst of the top management churn in the San Francisco-based ride sharing company seven months ago. He was previously at Facebook, where he was responsible for heading product roles at Oculus VR, Instagram, Whatsapp, and Facebook itself. More Technology News»

		Education
		Australian government scholarships for 52 Indian students: Envoy FPM course: IIMB introduces reservation Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) takes a step ahead to welcome students from diverse background by mandating reservation in its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) from 2018-19 academic year. 25 lakh kids part of largest national learning survey More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Director of export firm arrested for Rs 7.5 crore con Actors in Aadyam's new play hung out with Bengali friends to get in character Case in Bombay HC, but builder gets hearing with minister More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		After light rain, Delhi breathes its cleanest air in a month Kathputli colony residents ask Delhi government to rethink Arvind Kejriwal government charts course for e-vehicles More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Plaint against IMA Karnataka head on doctors' protest call off the stir."It's against the code of conduct for doctors to protest.The media has reported that there were 51 deaths in the state when the doctors went on strike. Bengaluru: American nurse cheats businessman of Rs 4.6 lakh A 35-year-old businessman with a private company filed a police complaint that a woman claiming to be an American nurse recently cheated him of Rs 4.7 lakh. Taxpayers can edit August, September return forms from November 20 More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Scolded by mother for missing school, Std 5 student ends life This b'day shindig was a hit Ranveer, Sid, Sonakshi, Shahid upped the glam quotient at this fully filmy sangeet More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Nirmala Sitharaman says PM Modi is not autocratic Class X girl faints in school, doctors find her pregnant A Class X student who collapsed at a government school in the city two days ago was rushed to a private hospital which confirmed she was pregnant. Drumstick price touches Rs 100 per kg More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		PAAS, Congress still split over ticket sharing The logjam between PAAS and Congress over ticket distribution continued on Saturday with the Hardik Patel group demanding 9 tickets for its key members while the Congress was ready to part with only four. 'Avdhoot Maharaj was model of patriotism' While addressing an audience through video conference while commemorating the 50th Nirvan Anniversary of Rang Avdhoot Maharaj on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Shri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj’s life was a blend of patriotism and spirituality. His mantra of ‘Paraspar Devo Bhava’ is a guiding light for all of us. His literary works continue to resonate across various sections of society." Shah in damage control mode as dissidents reach BJP HQ Dissent over ticket distribution in BJP reached party's headquarters Shree Kamalam in Gandhinagar on Saturday with supporters of senior BJP leader I K Jadeja seeking ticket for him from Wadhvan and Kodinar MLA Jetha Solanki resigning from the party for being denied party ticket. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Just kidding! The members of a social club in the city organised an event to celebrate Children's Day, recently. PM failed to match Indira's image: Congress chief Raj Babbar Rahul waging lone battle against Modi in Gujarat: Ghulam Nabi Azad More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Centre favouring Chhattisgarh on Mahanadi issue, alleges BJD Students against back-to-back exams Students on Saturday gheraoed the office of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) to protest against the botany and zoology Plus-II exams being held on the same day, March 23, without a break. Cops bust sex racket, rescue 3 foreigners More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman sarpanch kills self over complaint against husband Now MP ministers join chorus against 'Padmavati' The ministers demanded that the movie should be released only after it is thoroughly screened, keeping in mind the sentiments of a vast majority of people. Another rape victim faces police dilly-dallying in MP, case registered after 3 days ​​The incident occurred in the Salkenpur temple area, within chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Budhni constituency. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Crorepati candidates under IT scanner Shimla at risk, NGT prohibits construction on 45-degree slope Haryana excise department asks officers to check charging of tax by retailers More Chandigarh News»

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The Kalagyani - Veerabrahmendra Swami

The Kalagyani - Veerabrahmendra Swami

Sri Madvirat Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swami is one of the well-known sages in Indian history. He possesses the knowledge of past, present and future. He is often called as the "Nostradamus of India". His forecastings have all proven correct. He forecasts events to happen up to the end of Kaliyuga starting from his reign, where most of the predictions have come true and continue to happen.

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