Another significant decision was that the government would stand guarantor for loans to be given to the Maratha youth under the Annabhau Sathe Development Corporation.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Saudis try once 'lowly' jobs as economy bites
Saudis are increasingly taking on such "low status" jobs in a new age of austerity when gas is no longer cheaper than water, with the government trimming oil-funded subsidies and tackling sluggish economic growth and high unemployment
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Ex-President's nephew says his name not on NRC
A nephew of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed said on Tuesday his name and some of his family's name do not feature in the final draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) that was released a day earlier, reported news agency ANI. "Our names are not mentioned in NRC list as my father's name is not mentioned in the legacy data document, I will get in touch with my uncle's family members," said Ziauddin Ali Ahmed.
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'Navya Ayodhya' soon to provide moksha
The Yogi Adityanath govt's plan to develop 'Navya Ayodhya', a modern township with world-class facilities near the temple town of Ayodhya, moved ahead with the tourism department approving the project report and sending it to the state government for its nod.
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North Karnataka row: HDK moots Belagavi as state’s 2nd capital
Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday sought to alleviate the anguish of the people in this region by promising to grant Belagavi city the status of second capital.
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Illegals, Rohingyas should be shot dead: BJP MLA
Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis living illegally in India should be shot dead if they do not leave the country, said BJP MLA from Goshamahal Assembly constituency Raja Singh. He is known for his hardcore Hindutva remarks. He spoke on this issue as the matter was being raised in Parliament on Tuesday.
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India look to set past records right vs England
One of the most crucial cricket series in recent years for Virat Kohli's men, the contest starts with the Birmingham Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Much has been said and written since the Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo took over reins of the Indian team a season or two ago, shaping its philosophy and traversing that well-publicized path.
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Govt gives collegium ‘proof’ of nepotism in picks for HC judges
The Centre has mentioned relationships of advocates with sitting and retired HC and apex court judges in at least 11 instances among 33 recommendations for the Allahabad HC, thus making a point for the apex court collegium to disregard such recommendations and create a level playing field for other competent advocates to make the grade.
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Bengaluru's community fridges feed the hungry
Issa Fathima Jasmine, managing trustee of Public Foundation which opened the public fridge at BTM Layout in November last, says: "The BTM Layout fridge alone feeds 70-100 people a day from 7am to 9pm.
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Over 100 survive Mexico plane crash
Dozens of people were injured as an airliner crashed on takeoff during a heavy hail storm in northern Mexico, engulfing the plane in flames, the airline and passengers said Tuesday. The Aeromexico plane carrying 97 passengers and four crew heading from Durango to the capital Mexico City, "crashed on take off".
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Illegal Rohingya migrants to be sent back: Rijiju
The government on Tuesday said some of the Rohingya living in India do not have the status of "refugee" but are "illegal migrants" who would be deported once their details have been prepared.
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SC says NRC process will go on, but checks coercive action
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Women's Hockey WC: India beat Italy, enter last 8
India scored through Lalremsiami, Neha Goyal and Vandana Katariya to win 3-0 and book a meeting with Ireland in the last-eight stage of the tournament in London
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Women's Hockey WC: India beat Italy, enter last 8
India scored through Lalremsiami, Neha Goyal and Vandana Katariya to win 3-0 and book a meeting with Ireland in the last-eight stage of the tournament in London
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US ease of export controls boost for India NSG bid
The US decision to move India into tier-1 of licence exception for export of sensitive defence and high-end technologies is being seen as a reaffirmation of US support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership bid. India is hoping that this will also put to rest speculation that Indo-US ties have been marred by the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration.
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US spy agencies suspect North Korea building new missiles: Report
Officials say new evidence, including satellite photos taken in recent weeks, suggests that work is under way on at least one and possibly two liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles at a research facility in Sanumdong on the outskirts of Pyongyang.
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Live Women's Hockey World Cup: India 0-0 Italy
Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on Women's Hockey World Cup match between India and Italy on Times of India
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UIDAI warns people not to share Aadhaar number
Days after Trai chief's Aadhaar dare created a flutter, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday asked people not to share their 12-digit identifier on internet and social media, or pose such challenges to others.
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Virat Kohli says he has nothing to prove ahead of England Tests
The India captain said he has matured as a person and was not affected by the criticism of his poor performance on the 2014 tour of England.
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Export of high-tech equipment: US upgrades India
The United States on Monday upgraded New Delhi to what’s its export control regime terms a Strategic Trade Authorization status STA-1, aimed primarily at increasing American high-tech defence to India while also presumptively serving Washington’s geo-political goals.
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NRC list: Mamata warns of civil war, BJP slams oppn's 'vote-bank politics'
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Imran's PTI seeks MQM-P's support to form govt
The MQM-P has become an important factor in national politics since the PTI with 116 seats in National Assembly cannot form a government on its own and lacks a simple majority in the lower house of parliament.
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SC rules out probe into Judge Loya's death, dismisses review plea
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Haven't made any clemency plea, ready to settle dues: Vijay Mallya
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Why Kohli needs to silence his critics in England
Someone who can conquer all conditions is no doubt a complete player. So much talk ahead of the five-Test series has been on Virat's inability to tackle seam and bounce on the 2014 tour, that it's easy to forget that there will be 10 other players playing along with him.
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Aviation's greatest mystery: What happened to missing plane MH370?
A Malaysian investigation team released a report on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Monday. "The Team is unable to determine the real cause for the disappearance of MH370," concluded the report.
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Live: Will be happy to settle dues, says Mallya
Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya returned to Westminster Magistrates' Court in London today for closing arguments in his extradition trial. Stay with TOI for live updates
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Live: Will be happy to settle dues, says Mallya
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Amit Shah on NRC: We did what Congress couldn't
The Rajya Sabha erupted in uproar on Tuesday after BJP MP Amit Shah said in the House that the Rajiv Gandhi-signed 1985 Assam Accord is in essence the same as Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC), the final draft of which was released Monday. Congress MPs rushed into the well of the house to protest, after Shah, also BJP president, said the Congress didn't have the courage to implement the NRC but the BJP did.
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Live: Amit Shah speaks in RS over NRC
A day after NRC final draft release, Parliament is set for a lively session today. Stay with us for live updates and latest news.
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US warns against IMF bailout for Pakistan
"There's no rationale for IMF tax dollars - and associated with that, American dollars that are part of the IMF funding - for those to go to bail out Chinese bondholders or China itself," Pompeo said.
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Monday, July 30, 2018
Musk personally delivers Model 3 to customer
In a recent announcement on micro-blogging site Twitter, Tesla CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Elon Musk revealed that the electric car giant will be working on a new vehicle delivery system that will transport vehicles straight from the Tesla factory to the owners' homes using enclosed trailers.
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Harley eyes India, plans 250 – 500cc bikes
The move comes as part of Harley’s 2022-centric ‘More Roads to Harley-Davidson’ plan, which aims at getting more people into the company’s fold, especially from international markets. The idea is to compete in large and fast-growing segments of global markets
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Hyd co with ghost address deposited Rs 3,178 cr
A city-based company that deposited and withdrew Rs 3,178 crore in banks post-demonetisation and is being probed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has a ghost registered address at Erragadda in Hyderabad.
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Top 5 spells by Indian pacers in England
Indian fast bowlers have used the English conditions to produce some memorable displays. TOI lists its top 5.
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Nota may go from RS polls as BJP, Cong unite
Faulting the EC for extending Nota to RS elections, which is based on MLAs casting single transferable vote through proportional representation, the bench said: "EC appears to be extending its arms to areas where it is not necessary. Not voting in RS elections by an MLA is acceptable. But what we cannot tolerate is EC giving the MLAs the Nota option.
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NRC: Reasons for exclusion to remain confidential
The only exceptions to this are those who have been marked ‘doubtful’ voters by the Election Commission and those who have, at any point of time, been referred to Foreigners’ Tribunals and their descendants. These two categories of people, numbering 2.48 lakh, already know that their names would not be included in the draft NRC until cleared by the tribunals.
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Kiki dance dare keeps police on their toes
In kiki challenge, people step out of their cars, and dance to the tunes of singer Drake's track ‘In My Feelings’ from his latest album ‘Scorpion’. In Punjab, the music video has been widely circulated on WhatsApp. Local versions of the challenge have been uploaded on sites like Instagram.
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Toxic groundwater in over 50% of India's districts
Discharge of toxic elements from industries and landfills and diffused sources of pollution like fertilisers and pesticides over the years has resulted in high levels of contamination of groundwater with the level of nitrates exceeding permissible limits in more than 50% districts of India.
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New e-com policy: Cheap online shopping may end
The draft e-commerce policy has proposed that 'deep discounts' be stopped from a specified date to regulate the e-commerce sector. The plan is to include multiple aspects in the legislation — from consumer protection and grievance redressal to ownership, FDI, local storage of data, protecting micro, small and medium enterprises and mergers and acquisitions.
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NRC: 40 lakh in Assam labelled ‘illegals’ after SC-monitored drill
The Registrar General of India has given one more chance to those who couldn’t make it to the NRC to prove their citizenship. They will have to file claims between August 30 and September 28. The next NRC update will be on December 31.
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Report: Substantial increase in denial of H-1B petitions of Indians
There has been a substantial increase in denial of H-1B visa petitions of Indians by the US Immigration authority as compared to people of other nationalities, according to a report by an American non-profit body.
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'Hope democracy takes deeper roots in Pak': PM congratulates Imran
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India cuts oil imports from Iran over sanctions fear
Indian refiners bought around 664,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil in June, according to a statement presented by oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the Lok Sabha.
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'Centre to bring Bill proposing death for lynching'
"Lynching is a barbaric crime and no civilised society can accept it. The Union govt will soon bring a bill proposing death penalty for lynching. The proposed bill will be on the lines of a legislation seeking death penalty to those convicted of raping girls below 12 years of age," Hansraj Ahir said.
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Def ministry paves way for weapons' production under 'Make in India'
The defence ministry has finally approved the implementation guidelines for the “strategic partnership (SP)” model, which aims to boost the Indian private sector’s role in production of advanced weapon systems in tie-ups with foreign armament majors.
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India Inc sealed deals worth a record $98 billion this year
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Be angry and challenge Virat Kohli, Vaughan's message to England
Be angry and challenge Virat Kohli, urged former captain Michael Vaughan to an English side hosting an ambitious India, for long seeking to shed the poor travellers' tag, in a highly-anticipated Test series.
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Maratha quota stir live: Violent protest in Pune
After a brief lull, violent protests have once again erupted in Maharashtra's Pune city. Stay with us for live updates.
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Chance for Kohli to topple Smith in Test rankings
India captain Virat Kohli will look to snatch the coveted number-one position from Australia's Steve Smith in the ICC Test Player Rankings during the five-Test series which is beginning with the first Test in Birmingham on Wednesday.
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MH370 controls were 'deliberately manipulated'
"The team is unable to determine the real cause for disappearance of MH370...," Kok Soo Chon, head of the MH370 safety investigation team, told reporters. "The answer can only be conclusive if the wreckage is found," he said when asked of they would ever find out what happened on the plane.
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Centre resorting to vote-bank politics: Didi on NRC
Accusing the Centre of trying to forcibly evict 40 lakh people, Mamta Banerjee said, "It is a matter of grave concern. Internet service has been snapped. We cannot contact people in Assam."
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Imran Khan to take oath as Pak PM on August 11
Imran Khan on Monday said that he will take oath as Pakistan's Prime Minister on August 11, according to a media report. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), led by 65-year-old Khan, has emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly (NA) after the July 25 elections, but it is still short of numbers to form the government on its own.
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How to check if name is on NRC final draft list
Here’s how can you can check if your name is on the list: The NRC draft is available across all NRC Sewa Kendras, with an in-built search option to check for names on the list.
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Sunday, July 29, 2018
How the rich buy a new nationality
Fugitive Mehul Choksi bought Antiguan citizenship, and his new passport allows him visa-free entry to over 130 countries.
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Mangaluru vector artist creates stoic Rama
Vector artist Karan Acharya, whose ‘angry Hanuman’ glances out of many car windshields and T-shirts and won praise from PM Narendra Modi, is ready with his next: a stoic Lord Rama.
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Assam final NRC draft out: 2.89 of 3.29 crore on citizenship list
The final draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) was released on Monday. It said 2.89 crore of 3.29 crore who applied are considered citizens of the country. That means some 40-41 lakh of Assamese have technically stopped being 'Indian'. The NRC coordinator, who released the final draft, emphasised that "this is just a draft, and not the final list.The people who are not included can make claims and objections".
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Live: NRC final draft for Assam released
Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss:
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M Karunanidhi’s health remains stable: Doctors
The nonagenarian leader, who is suffering from a urinary tract infection and other age-related ailments, is being monitored round-the-clock by doctors.
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Top 10 masterclass innings by Indians in England
Batsmen from the sub-continent have historically struggled in cold, damp and seam-friendly English conditions, but there have been some efforts by Indians that have been nothing short of a real masterclass.
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I'm not scared of meeting industrialists in public: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday reached out to the business community, looking to reassure industrialists that they have a significant role to play in nation building even as he warned that the choice for dishonest businessmen was to either flee the country or spend their lives in jail.
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Assam to get updated 'citizens register' today
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in seven districts - Barpeta, Darrang, Dima Hasao, Sonitpur, Karimganj, Golaghat and Dhubri. With the publication of the updated draft - which will feature names, addresses and photographs of all Indian citizens - Assam will, for the first time, get an estimate of the number of illegal migrants in the state.
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I-T filings double, refunds up by 80%
The number of refund cases cleared so far has gone up by over 81% to 65 lakh, data accessed by TOI showed. Sources said the refund amount cleared up to Thursday was almost 35% higher at around Rs 77,700 crore compared to the corresponding period last year when they added up to Rs 57,551 crore.
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Now, your visa hinges on your online profile too
Immigration and border security officials across several countries are keeping an eye on social media trail and looking up online profiles. This helps throw up inconsistencies in information submitted to immigration authorities, connections to extremist organisations- if any, and even posts that could be considered hate speech under the host country's laws.
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Hackers deposit Re 1 in Trai chief's account
Ethical hackers on Sunday claimed to have the bank account details of Trai chairman R S Sharma, after he had posted his Aadhaar number online. Twitter users cautioned the chairman that the ability to send money to him without his consent could expose him to blackmail, money laundering and other dangers.
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75% municipal waste dumped without processing
State-wise data on the website of the urban affairs ministry shows that states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand don't process even 10% of their municipal garbage. Chhattisgarh (74%) tops the list and is one of only four states that process more than 60% of municipal garbage.
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Women's Hockey WC: India hold USA to stay alive
India got the all-important equaliser through skipper Rani Rampal as they needed just a draw to make it to the crossover matches that will decide the last four quarter-finalists. USA crash out of the tournament.
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Karunanidhi’s vital signs normalising: Hospital
There was a “transient setback” in the health condition of DMK president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi, said a medical bulletin issued by Kauvery Hospital here on Sunday night.
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Live: Karunanidhi health updates
Karunanidhi who is being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection, is in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kauvery Hospital following a dip in his blood pressure. Stay with us for all the latest updates on DMK Chief Karunanidhi's health condition
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Live Women's Hockey World Cup: India vs USA
Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on Women's Hockey World Cup match between India and USA on Times of India
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From a $50m space station, China expands its reach in US's backyard
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Mandhana hits joint-fastest fifty in women T20s
Mandhana reached the landmark in 18 balls in a Kia Super League match in England to equal the record of New Zealand's Sophie Devine.
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Vote-rigging claims gather steam as five empty ballot boxes found in Pak
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Experts building app to flag WhatsApp 'rumours'
Seeking to scotch rumours and identify fake news on social media platform WhatsApp, a team of experts at a city-based institution is working on developing an application that may be able to tell you whether a message is fake or not.
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Not scared of standing next to businessmen: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the opposition parties, holding them answerable for what he called the "ills the country has been facing for 70 years". He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government and industrialists for their commitment for development.
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Govt to unveil key policy to make India defence manufacturing hub
The government is likely to unveil a major policy next month outlining a roadmap to build a robust defence production industry and make India one of the top five manufacturers of military equipment and platforms in the next 10 years.
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'Cong to be backbone of oppn, Rahul at forefront'
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the Congress has to be the "backbone" of the opposition unity with its chief Rahul Gandhi at the forefront of the campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to oust the BJP from power at the Centre.
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DMK chief Karunanidhi's condition is stable
Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday visited ailing DMK president M Karunanidhi in Kauvery Hospital here and said doctors had told him that the former Tamil Nadu chief minister’s condition was stable.
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'Rs 15k crore unclaimed money lying with insurers'
Out of the total unclaimed amount of Rs 15,166.47 crore, as on March 31, 2018, insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is sitting on Rs 10,509 crore, while the 22 private sector insurers account for the remaining Rs 4,657.45 crore.
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Trump admin to announce Indo-Pacific initiatives
The Trump administration is all set to roll out its major policy initiatives to address the massive infrastructural and energy needs of the Indo-Pacific region where India is seen as one of the anchor countries for greater connectivity and trade.
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Imran to be sworn in as Pak PM before Aug 14
Though the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly after the July 25 elections, the party is still short of numbers to form its government on its own.
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CBI to probe into Muzaffarpur shelter home case
The CBI has taken over investigation into the alleged abuse of minor girls at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, an official said on Sunday.
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
'Pak army's benevolence toward Imran won’t last'
Imran Khan is used to delivering bouncers but he was recently on the receiving end as his ex-wife Reham Khan released a tell-all. From kaali daal (supposed to be an antidote to black magic!) to drugs and deviant behaviour, the memoir dished out many unsavoury details about the legendary cricketer and his politics.
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Can Kohli inspire India to a series win in England?
'A captain is as good as his team' is one of those cliches we have got tired of listening to. But there's a ring of truth to the expression, and as we get down to analyse captain Virat Kohli's chances in England, the first thing that we are left to ponder over is the quality of the team that he has at hand.
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Like Washington, Delhi too to get missile shield
Sources say the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved the "acceptance of necessity" for acquisition of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II) worth around $1 billion from the US.
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5 years jail for execs of cos found stealing data
The BN Srikrishna committee has proposed that violations of the data protection law should be treated as a cognisable and non-bailable offence, and the investigation should be conducted by an officer not below the rank of an inspector.
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Trai chief throws Aadhaar dare, shares details
This challenge saw hackers like Robert Baptiste aka Elliot Alderson, Kanishk Sajnani and Karan Saini post details such as Trai chief RS Sharma's mobile number linked to Aadhaar, his alternate mobile number, his postal address, his email address, date of birth, PAN card number and current state of residence.
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Hope new Pakistan govt will work for terror-free South Asia: India
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also welcomed the fact that the people of Pakistan had "reposed their faith in democracy through general elections". "India desires a prosperous and progressive Pakistan at peace with its neighbours," said Kumar.
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India welcomes Pak poll, ready to work with Imran
This is significant because some in India had sought to cast aspersions on Imran Khan, who is expected to form the new government, calling him a puppet of the Pakistan army and even suggesting that the army might have rigged the elections in his favour.
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I consider 'bhagidar' comment a compliment: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hit back at Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his 'chowkidar-bhagidar' remarks, saying he took the remark as a compliment. Modi was speaking at an event here to mark the third anniversary of three government initiatives related to urban development.
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Russian hackers 'shift focus' to US power grid
State-sponsored Russian hackers appear far more interested this year in demonstrating that they can disrupt the US electric utility grid than the midterm elections, according to US intelligence officials and technology company executives.
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Kohli's extra motivation dangerous for Eng: Gooch
Former England captain Graham Gooch reckons Virat Kohli's "extra motivation" could prove to be dangerous for the home side in what will be a tight Test series due to the prevailing heatwave in the country.
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Raigad bus accident: When a WhatsApp group fell silent
Originally, 40 people were supposed to join the trip to Mahabaleshwar, the famous hill station town in Western Maharashtra, but some of them opted out at the last moment because the bus was small and there was no space.
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Spcl House session for Maratha quota: Maha CM
A special session of the Maharashtra legislature would be convened to pass "a law or a resolution" regarding reservation for the Marathas, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday as political parties pledged support for a quota in jobs for the influential community.
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15-yr-old graduates as engineer in California
Indian-American pre-teen Tanishq Abraham received his degree on Father’s Day, just a few days after he turned 15, wearing a graduation cap emblazoned with the words, "Started at 12, finished at 14. Trust me I am an engineer!"
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Dhoni advised me to avoid media: Shreyas Iyer
Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has revealed that veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni advised him to stay away from all sorts of media platforms in order to stay focused.
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Defence minister Sitharaman hands over 'Made in India' engines to Army
The engines manufactured by the Engine Factory, Avadi -- a unit of Ordnance Factory Board, Department of Defence Production -- were fully indigenised for the first time under the Centre's Make in India programme.
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Imran's party begins coalition talks as his rivals plan protests in Pak
Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) won 115 seats in Wednesday's ballot, short of the 137 needed for a simple majority, but a surprisingly strong showing that helped fuel suspicion of rigging.
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Imran Khan set for coalition talks in Pakistan
Pakistan's likely new prime minister Imran Khan is expected to launch coalition talks on Saturday with smaller parties after the electoral commission announced long-delayed full results of an election disputed by the opponents.
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Flights canceled as typhoon approaches Japan
Typhoon Jongdari was heading west along Japan's Pacific coast and was expected to make landfall in central Japan overnight. It had maximum sustained winds of 126 kilometers per hour (78 miles per hour) with gusts up to 180 kph (112 mph).
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Donald Trump seeks to revive 'Arab Nato' to confront Iran
The Trump administration is quietly pushing ahead with a bid to create a new security and political alliance with six Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, in part to counter Iran's expansion in the region, according to US and Arab officials.
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Vatican meets #MeToo: Nuns on abuse by priests
The extent of the abuse of nuns is unclear, at least outside the Vatican. Victims are reluctant to report the abuse because of well-founded fears they won't be believed.
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Friday, July 27, 2018
Shami will be looking to rattle few English egos
Once hailed as a 'fast-bowling diamond' by Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammed Shami has seen controversies and personal troubles put his career on the line. Having found support from the team management, Shami will be looking to rattle a few English egos.
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Karunanidhi's condition is better now: Kanimozhi
Karunanidhi's blood pressure that was fluctuating on Friday night was stable on Saturday morning, Kanimozhi said. The former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to hospital around 1.30am.
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Why China wants to dump steel in India
Cement and steel production shows how much construction is happening in a country
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Karunanidhi hospitalised after BP drops: Millions pray for an atheist
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Will Mayawati work under Akhilesh, asks Yogi
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath feels the SP-BSP alliance is fraught with contradictions and will not last. In an interview to TOI's Neha Lalchandani and Pankaj Shah, Adityanath outlines his plans for the state, and projects a 75+ score for BJP in UP in the 2019 general election.
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Blood Moon dazzles star gazers across world
From the Cape of Good Hope to the Middle East, and from the Kremlin to Sydney Harbour, thousands of people turned their eyes to the stars to watch the moon, which turned dark before shining orange, brown and crimson in the shadow.
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Karunanidhi hospitalised after BP drops, condition stable now
The blood pressure of DMK president M Karunanidhi, who was admitted to Kauvery Hospital here around 1.30am on Saturday in a critical condition, has stabilised with medical management, said a bulletin issued by the hospital at 2.30am.
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PNB has claim on Nirav's US assets, rules NY court
The US court order also authorised that PNB be provided with documents by individuals who are Modi's debtors in America. Nirav's associate Mihir Bhansali worked at a senior position in Firestar International, allegedly at the centre of the Rs 14,000-crore PNB fraud.
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DMK president Karunanidhi's health deteriorates, shifted to hospital
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Live: India braces for rare lunar eclipse
A blood moon will dominate the sky across India and other parts of the world tonight when the earth's natural satellite moves into the shadow of our planet for the longest lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the 21st Century. Stay with TOI for the latest images and live coverage of the event:
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Practise match leaves India with plenty to ponder
India failed to bowl out county side Essex in 94 overs before Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara suffered another batting failure on the final day of the one-off practice game, leaving the visitors with plenty to ponder ahead of the first Test.
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Pak polls eclipsed by restrictions on media, unequal opportunity: EU team
A European Union team of election observers said on Friday that Pakistan's general elections this week were eclipsed by "restrictions" on freedom of expression and an "unequal" opportunity for candidates to campaign.
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Truckers call off strike after govt assurance
The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) had a marathon meeting with Union minister Piyush Goyal throughout the day before taking the decision. Bal Malkit Singh of AIMTC said that the "issues have been resolved."
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Brics nations push to shift world order amid Trump trade threats
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Investors' richer by Rs 4.67L cr in 5 days of rally
Spurred by a raft of positive news, including lower GST rate for various items and good earnings, the Sensex recorded whopping gains of 840.48 points, or 2.30 per cent during the five trading sessions starting from July 23.
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Apache chopper for India completes first flight
American aerospace giant Boeing on Friday said it has completed the first flights of Apache and Chinook military helicopters which will be delivered to India next year. India is procuring 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers from Boeing.
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Imran Khan needs support of smaller parties, independents to become PM
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Kidnappings and more: What haunts foot soldiers fighting $210bn debt
Devendra Jain was abducted one muggy Mumbai afternoon last September, whisked away in a car by angry investors of an insolvent firm he was tasked with reviving.
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Time for Kohli to score runs in England: McGrath
Australian pace great Glenn McGrath feels that it's going to be interesting as batting has always been India's strength and in recent times, their bowling has come good as well. With injuries to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and (Jasprit) Bumrah, it's going to make it tougher.
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$105bn 'blunder': Samsung Securities CEO quits
The penalties were imposed after an employee in April mistakenly issued 2.8 billion shares to about 2,000 employees. The employee was supposed to issue 1,000 won (93 US cents) per share in dividends under a company compensation plan.
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Working to restart Tuticorin plant: Vedanta
The Tamil Nadu government had in May ordered permanent closure of Vedanta's Sterlite Copper unit in the state after 13 people among protesters, demanding its shutdown on environmental concerns, were killed in police firing.
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How Indians play Anderson will be key: McGrath
Virat Kohli and his men will have to "get on top" of the swing and seam of the seasoned James Anderson to brighten India's chances in the upcoming Test series against England, feels Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath.
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Rahul greets Uddhav on b'day; eyebrows raised
Reacting to it, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "Uddhavji gets birthday greetings from all over the country and outside. This time, he (Rahul Gandhi) has openly greeted him on Twitter."
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Imran Khan wants a Pak as Jinnah envisioned, but what Pak is that?
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LJP says support to BJP only issue-based
Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP on Friday turned up the heat on the Modi government, saying its support to the BJP is issue-based as it sought a law to restore the stringent measures of an Act on atrocities against Dalits and removal of NGT Chairman A K Goel by August 9.
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Karunanidhi’s health has improved: Stalin
The health condition of DMK president M Karunanidhi has improved, leader’s son and party working president M K Stalin said on Friday.
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Live updates: PM Modi addresses Brics summit
Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- are in Johannesburg for a three-day meeting focused on the threat of a US-led global trade war. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.
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'Portal against absconding NRI husbands soon'
The MEA is developing a portal where summons and warrants against absconding NRI husbands would be served, and if the accused does not respond he would be declared a proclaimed offender and his property would be attached, Union minister Sushma Swaraj said on Friday.
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US sanctions: How Iran is going all out to ensure oil supply to India
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'Double treat' for eclipse-watchers on Friday
News has it that Mars, the ‘red planet’ will also be closing in the gap with the Earth on the same day—making it the shortest distance it has shared with the Earth in fifteen years; thus making it a 'double treat' for sky-gazers this Friday.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Took Antigua citizenship to expand business: Mehul Choksi
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Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted': Nawaz Sharif
Talking to visitors in Adiala Jail on Thursday, the incarcerated leader of the PML-N, expressed his reservations over the elections results in Faisalabad, Lahore and Rawalpindi
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Chinese imports shut down small cos, cause job losses: Parl panel
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Explained: The longest lunar eclipse of 21st century
The total phase of the "blood moon" eclipse of July 27 will last one hour and 43 minutes, during which Earth's natural satellite will turn a spectacular red or ruddy-brown colour.
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Will election lull at LoC hold after shift in power?
The cautious estimate in official circles is that the current ceasefire along the LoC and the International Border may hold, despite the odd violation, as the Pakistan army has shown a certain willingness to ensure its units maintain peace and guns facing India remain silent.
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28 Indians had applied for citizenship of Antigua
Seven of them were granted Antiguan nationality between January 1 and June 30, 2017, upon investment of $200,000, according to the half yearly report of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), which comes under Antigua's ministry of finance and corporate governance and public private partnerships.
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26 years after winning world, Imran Khan wins Pakistan
When Imran formed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) in 1996, most felt he wasn't cut out for the hard life that South Asian politics demanded. In this general election, psephologists had predicted a tight contest between PML(N) and PTI, with PPP emerging as a possible kingmaker. They were proved wrong.
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‘Slight decline’ in Karunanidhi’s condition: Hospital
There is a “slight decline” in the health of DMK president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi due to age-related problems, a release from Kauvery Hospitals executive director Dr Aravind Selvaraj said.
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Govt denies reports of renewed Chinese activity in Doklam
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Imran promises accountability; oppn vows to fight
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Thursday claimed victory in the general elections after his party emerged as the single largest party in the National Assembly with its candidates winning 98 seats and leading in 20 others, amid rival political parties' claim of "blatant" rigging.
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China fears bankruptcies of major firms due to Trump’s actions
A senior Chinese government official predicted on Thursday that aggressive trade actions imposed by US President Donald Trump would result in bankruptcy for many Chinese companies if immediate measures were not taken to check the fallout.
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Ireland eves rock India's Hockey World Cup hopes
Ireland's giant-killing run at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup in London served a jolt to India's chances as the green machine stunned the blue brigade with a 1-0 victory.
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Real estate downturn puts bank loans worth $20 billion at risk
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Antigua to consider 'legitimate plea' on Choksi
The Antigua government has indicated that it may consider "a legitimate request" from India to send back the uncle of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, who has taken citizenship there, according to a newspaper report in that country.
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'Want to improve ties': 5 things Imran Khan said about India
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Live Women's Hockey World Cup: India vs Ireland
Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on Women's Hockey World Cup match between India and Ireland on Times of India
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CBI to probe Cambridge Analytica data scandal
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will investigate whether personal data from voters and Facebook users were compromised by political consultant Cambridge Analytica. Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the CBI will determine whether the British company violated Indian laws.
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Millennials tap fintech startups for holidays
For today's "Me First" generation, the era of easy and fast loans - enabled by a slew of financial technology ventures - is proving a godsend for international travel and frequent weekend getaways.
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Pak: 29 PMs, not 1 who completed the tenure
In the 71 years since independence, Pakistan has witnessed a troubled path to democracy. It has seen 29 prime ministers, none of which have completed a full term.
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'China quietly resumes its activities in Doklam'
China has quietly resumed its activities in the Doklam area and neither Bhutan nor India has sought to dissuade it, a top US official has said while comparing Beijing's actions in the Himalayan region with its manovers in the disputed South China Sea. China claims sovereignty over all of South China Sea. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Taiwan have counter claims.
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Sonam Wangchuk, Bharat Vatwani win Ramon Magsaysay Award 2018
Bharat Vatwani was awarded for leading the rescue of thousands of mentally ill street paupers to treat and reunite them with their families. Sonam Wangchuk won the award for his contribution in harnessing nature, culture and education for community progress.
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Man sets off explosive near US embassy in Beijing
A 26-year-old Chinese man set off a small explosive device outside the US embassy in Beijing on Thursday, injuring his hand in the blast before he was taken into custody, police said.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Explosion reported outside the US Embassy in Beijing
Photos posted on Twitter showed a large amount of smoke and what appeared to be police vehicles surrounding the vast structure in northeastern Beijing on Thursday afternoon.
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Blast reported near US Embassy in China
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114 'Satyam' companies leave Hyderabad stunned
While the Satyam scam prised open the dark underbelly of corporate governance, the buck didn't stop with the family of B Ramalinga Raju, the brain behind the scam.
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Shatru's jibe at PM: Heavens wouldn't have fallen
BJP lawmaker Shatrughan Sinha on Wednesday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who’s also his party colleague, that the “heavens wouldn’t have fallen” if he’d left for his Africa sojourn after the current Parliament session.
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How Zuckerberg lost $17 billion in just 2 hours
For many of the world’s richest people, losing $16.8 billion in a day would be a wipeout. For Mark Zuckerberg, it’s just about a fifth of his net worth.
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2 cops in Kerala to hang for custody death
In a landmark judgement, a CBI special court here on Wednesday awarded capital punishment for two police officers involved in the custodial murder of Udayakumar at Fort police station.
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Boarding pass stamping may soon be passe
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has written to these three airports to conduct a pilot project at the earliest. Hyderabad airport already has this system in place.
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Doubts raised in US over fairness of Pak polls
The Trump administration said it was closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan but refused to declare the polls "free and fair". The State Department too refused to confirm that. Its mission in Pakistan did not deploy election observers primarily because of security concerns.
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PML-N alleges rigging as Imran Khan tipped to win
Shahbaz Sharif, the leader of PML-N, dismissed results from Wednesday's nationwide poll as counting was still underway in Pakistan. "Today what they have done has pushed Pakistan back 30 years... We reject this result," Sharif, brother of Pakistan's jailed ex-leader Nawaz Sharif, told a press conference in Lahore.
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NKorea still making bomb fuel: Mike Pompeo
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo declined to respond when asked whether North Korea was continuing to pursue submarine-launched ballistic missiles or whether its nuclear programme was advancing generally.
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WhatsApp tests new tool to curb 'suspicious link'
The new feature of "suspicious" tags on dubious links is likely to be available on Android phones, the reports said. This is in line with the series of steps being taken by the social media platform to curb "fake news."
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This is how much MPs care for our farmers
Only 61 members (24 from opposition parties and 37 from the ruling alliance) were present in the House when Lok Sabha took up a discussion on the recent flood and drought situation in various parts of the country.
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Choksi had laid groundwork for escape to Antigua
Choksi also swore allegiance to Antigua and Barbuda, a requirement under its citizenship law, on January 15 this year. This was much before the investigation agencies started probe into the Rs 13,578 crore fraud. This shows that Choksi had planned his escape and stay in Antigua, much before the Indian government acted on the fraud.
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Anil Ambani tells Rahul why his co got Rafale deal
Billionaire Anil Ambani has written to Congress president Rahul Gandhi refuting allegations of his Reliance Group lacking experience to get the Rafale fighter jet deal and said the government had no role in French Group Dassault picking up his company as a local partner.
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First lake of liquid water discovered on Mars
Scientists are eager to find signs of contemporary water, because such discoveries are key to unlocking the mystery of whether life ever formed on Mars in its ancient past, or if it might persist today.
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Pak army stops media persons from entering polling stations in Punjab
A fierce battle is expected between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Punjab, the most populous province often known for deciding the next government in the country.
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5 IndiGo A320 Neos grounded over engine woes
On June 2, 2018, for instance, an IndiGo A-320 Neo (VT-ITH) had to reject taking off for Port Blair from Kolkata on Saturday morning following an engine snag. A day later, another IndiGo Neo had to return to Delhi on one engine soon after taking off for Ranchi after one of its PW engines developed a snag and had to be shut down inflight.
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Pak polls live: Voting ends, all eyes on results
Pakistan today voted to choose a new government in the second democratic transition of power in the nation's 70-year history amid accusations of manipulation by the army and concerns over participation of Islamic hardliners. Stay with TOI for live updates:
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Maratha stir: Fadnavis says ready for talks as Mumbai bandh called off
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We will never make excuses about pitch: Shastri
India coach Ravi Shastri asserted that the current team does not believe in complaining and will not make tough conditions an excuse for its performances in what is expected to be a gruelling five-Test series against England.
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US airlines bend to Chinese pressure on Taiwan
"To the foreign airlines which have undertaken the reforms, we give our approval," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily press briefing in Beijing, calling the changes "positive steps."
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Cars, TVs may get pricier on rupee pains
Rupee's fall may dampen positive sentiments flowing in from the latest round of GST rate cut as TV manufacturers and car makers are evaluating price hikes.
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This is when Mukesh Ambani may hike Jio tariff
Reliance Jio, which stormed the sector with free calls and data forcing rivals to merge or exit as revenues declined, has amassed 21.5 crore subscribers since its 2016 launch. The telecom price war may continue for at least a year or as long as it takes Jio to nearly double its user base
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India set to get US waiver on S-400 Triumf missile deal with Russia
India is all set to get a waiver from the punitive US law called Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which will allow New Delhi to ink the Rs 39,000 crore deal for five advanced S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems from Russia later this year without facing the threat of financial sanctions from Washington.
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Hardik gets to 2 yrs in jail in 2015 rioting case
Judge V P Agarwal, of the sessions court at Visnagar, held guilty Hardik Patel and his two aides, Lalji Patel and A K Patel under IPC sections pertaining to rioting, arson, damage to property and unlawful assembly.
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'Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting'
The gunman who killed two persons and injured 13 others in a deadly mass shooting in Canada's largest city Toronto has been identified as Pakistani-origin Faisal Hussain. Hussain, 29, was suffering from psychosis and was getting professional help, Canada's public broadcaster CBC News reported.
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Look who just cast his vote in Pak elections
A terrorist who has a $10 million US bounty for his capture walked calmly - and freely - toward a polling booth in Lahore on Wednesday and cast his vote in Pakistan's general election.That terrorist was none other than 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed - the chief of terror outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed - who roams freely in Pakistan fomenting hate and inciting terror.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Live: Mumbai bandh over Maratha quota begins
Protests are being held in different parts of Maharashtra by the Maratha community to demand reservation in government jobs and education. Maratha groups have appealed to the community to observe Wednesday's bandh in a peaceful manner. Stay tuned for more updates.
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4 Indian-origin persons in Fortune's list
Instagram Cofounder and CEO Kevin Systrom and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, both 34, are tied for first place on the Fortune '40 Under 40' list. Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the US' largest automaker, General Motors Dhivya Suryadevara comes in at the 4th spot
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Chinese minister talks of Doklam in Bhutan
Indian and Chinese troops had engaged in a standoff in Dokalam that began on June 16 last year after the Indian side stopped construction of a road by China’s People’s Liberation Army in the disputed area. The face-off ended on August 28.
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Bribe-giver set to get equal punishment as bribe-taker
Lok Sabha on Tuesday cleared the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018, enhancing the punishment for corruption by public servants and those who might wish to bribe them.
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Live: Pak votes after controversial campaign
Pakistan votes today to elect a new national assembly and provincial assemblies following a chaotic and distasteful election campaign marred by terror attacks. Stay with TOI for live updates
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Pak poll: Tight race between Imran, Sharif's party
Imran Khan has emerged as a slight favourite in national polls, but the divisive race is likely to come down to Punjab, the country's most populous province, where Nawaz Sharif's party has clung to its lead in recent surveys.
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Govt got 75% of unlawful URLs blocked in 1.5 yrs
Minister of state for home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, disclosed that of the 2,245 requests conveyed to companies, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram for blocking of objectionable URLs, 1,662 were complied with.
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50% Class 12 CBSE students got more marks after re-evaluation
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Vijay Mallya in talks to return to India voluntarily: Sources
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Largest military deployment for Pak election tomorrow: Key points
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Asia Cup: No break for India before Pak face-off
Defending champions India will face rivals Pakistan on September 19 the day after their opening game against the as-yet unconfirmed qualifier. The schedule for 2018 Asia Cup has been released with India set to play two ODIs on consecutive days.
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Asia Cup: India to take on Pakistan on Sept 19
Defending champions India will face rivals Pakistan on September 19 the day after their opening game against the as-yet unconfirmed qualifier. The schedule for 2018 Asia Cup has been released with India set to play two ODIs on consecutive days.
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Real estate deals of non-residents under TDS lens
Income tax (I-T) officials will intensify their focus on tax deducted at source (TDS) in the coming months, especially in relation to sale of property by non-residents and other international transactions.
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Form task force to check lynching: Centre to states
To check incidents of lynching, the Centre has asked all states to appoint a superintendent of police-level officer in each district, set up a special task force for gathering intelligence and closely monitor social media content, so that no one is attacked on the suspicion of being child-lifters or cattle-smugglers.
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Largest military deployment for Pak polls tomorrow
Over 370,000 troops have been deployed across Pakistan for Wednesday's general election, the largest military deployment on a polling day in the nation's history, amid concerns over the powerful army's interference after it was granted magisterial powers.
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Unhappy over pitch, India shorten practice game
India's four-day practice match against county side Essex was reduced to three days amid high drama over the condition of pitch and the outfield, both of which apparently left them unhappy and threw their preparations for Test series against England haywire.
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Laos dam collapse: Several feared dead
Hundreds of people are missing and several are feared dead after a hydropower dam under construction in Laos collapsed, causing flash flooding which swept away homes, state media reported on Tuesday.
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PM Modi gifts 200 cows to villagers in Rwanda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gifted 200 cows to villagers in Rwanda to support President Paul Kagame's ambitious initiative for poverty reduction and tackling childhood malnutrition.
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Aliens might have lived on the Moon, scientists say
The Moon might once have been home to aliens. Extraterrestrial life might have made its way to our nearest neighbour after a meteorite blast, scientists have suggested.
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Soon, your laptop can remain in bag at airport
The technology has so far been tested at airports like New York’s JFK hub and Amsterdam’s Schiphol. London Heathrow is currently conducting trials. UK’s department for transport says if “successful, this could lead in future to passengers no longer needing to remove items from hand luggage for screening."
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Monday, July 23, 2018
One US co files 135% more patents in India than do all top desi labs
The number of patents filed by a US firm in India in 2016-17 was more than double of all patent applications from 50 labs under DRDO, more than 40 labs in IISc, 38 labs under CSIR, 31 NITs, 23 IITs and six major research facilities under Isro.
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Why Sensex, Nifty are hitting new highs
In a latest achievement, the 30-share benchmark index scaled a fresh all-time peak of 36,902.06 in Tuesday's morning trade. The broader 50-share NSE Nifty too, was within 30-odd points of toppling its all-time high mark of 11,171.55, achieved earlier this year.
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NDA’s Rafale deal 9% cheaper than UPA’s: Prasad
BJP on Monday said the Rafale price negotiated by the Modi government for each French fighter jet was 9% less than what was negotiated by UPA. With Congress persisting with its charge of bribery and the claim that the government wrongly invoked the “secrecy” clause to keep a lid on details of the deal, BJP fielded law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to issue a rebuttal.
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India, China in outreach war in poll-bound Bhutan
Ahead of Bhutan’s parliamentary polls, both India and China are jockeying for influence with all stakeholders who, they believe, are like to play a major role in government formation in the tiny but strategically located country.
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NRI couple makes $2 billion from sale of firm
Indian-American couple Bharat Desai and Neerja Sethi have sold their IT services company Syntel to French IT major Atos for $3.4 billion. The two together held 57% stake in the company, which means they receive nearly $2 billion from the deal.
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Live: PM addresses Indian diaspora in Rwanda
PM Modi today arrived in Rwanda, the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. Stay with TOI for all LIVE updates:
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Alwar lynching: 'MLA is with us, boasted Raj mob'
“The MLA is with us, nobody can do anything to us. Put him (Rakbar) on fire.” These were the words used by the gau rakshaks who lynched Rakbar, his friend Aslam, an eyewitness who survived, said in his police complaint.
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Iran pips Saudi as India’s No. 2 oil source
Iran displaced Saudi Arabia as India’s second-largest oil supplier in the first quarter of the current fiscal, regaining a position it lost seven years ago, as state-run refiners scrambled to take advantage of Tehran’s attractive financial terms before the US sanctions covering the oil industry come into force in November.
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Supreme Court protects right to protest
Delhi got its “protest” site at Jantar Mantar back, with a bonus of Boat Club, with the Supreme Court striking down on Monday a ban on demonstrations at the historic observatory imposed last year by the National Green Tribunal.
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India extends $200 million credit line to Rwanda
India on Monday extended $200 million lines of credit to Rwanda as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with President Paul Kagame and discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in trade and agriculture sector.
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Trade war: China unites India, other BRICS nations in fight against US
China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa have agreed to “fight against trade protectionism together" after a meeting during the G20 summit of finance ministers and central bankers in Buenos Aires
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Fears mount in Pak over military's election powers
The Pakistan military will station over 370,000 troops nationwide to ensure the vote goes smoothly, the largest such deployment in the country's history on an election day. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) later said military officers would also be given magisterial powers
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Iran becomes India's second largest oil supplier, ahead of Saudi Arabia
India, Iran’s top oil client after China, shipped in 5.67 million tonnes or about 457,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from the country in the first three months of this fiscal year, Dharmendra Pradhan told lawmakers in a written reply.
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Stop threatening US: Trump warns Rouhani
Earlier Sunday, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani had warned Trump not to "play with the lion's tail," saying that conflict with Iran would be the "mother of all wars".
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Centre sets up panel to suggest measures to deal with mob lynching
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'CPEC projects in Pak hit due to financial crisis'
The CPEC is the flagship project of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and includes a maze of roads and port projects. Once completed, it aims to connect China's largest province Xinjiang with Pakistan's Gwadar port in Balochistan, allowing Beijing access to the Arabian Sea.
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If Virat Kohli says his runs don't matter, he is lying: Anderson
Virat Kohli feels "it doesn't matter if he doesn't score runs as long as India wins" but England pace spearhead James Anderson says the Indian captain has to be lying if he states that his individual form won't be a factor in the upcoming Test series starting Aug 1.
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If Virat Kohli says his runs don't matter, he is lying: Anderson
Virat Kohli feels "it doesn't matter if he doesn't score runs as long as India wins" but England pace spearhead James Anderson says the Indian captain has to be lying if he states that his individual form won't be a factor in the upcoming Test series starting Aug 1.
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China muscling out India in SL with money power
China funded a new port and an airport in Rajapaksa's hometown, Hambantota. Sri Lanka could not repay the $1.5 billion debt, and China took control of the port. In response, India paid for the airport.
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Pak's elections: Christians, Hindus, Sikhs face daunting challenge
The minorities' major concern ahead of Wednesday's vote has been the plethora of radical religious and sectarian groups that have resurrected themselves under new names and fielded candidates for the polls — including Sunni extremists who promise to rid Pakistan of Shia Muslims.
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Raj lynching: BJP calls Rahul a 'merchant of hate'
After Congress president Rahul Gandhi said today that last Friday's lynching in Alwar was brought on by PM Narendra Modi's "brutal New India", union minister Smriti Irani accused him of "vulture politics" and minister Piyush Goyal called him a "merchant of hate."
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How Meghalaya gave its name to Earth’s age
Stalagmites on the floors of the Krem Mawmluh caves in Meghalaya provide evidence of a distinct stage in the geologic classification of Earth’s age, so say researchers who have termed this most current timespan in the planet’s 4.6 bnyear-old history the ‘Meghalayan Age’.
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How BJP plans to fight against SP-BSP combine in Lok Sbha polls
While an SP-BSP alliance is yet to take formal shape, BJP is preparing for all eventualities.
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Sunday, July 22, 2018
Why Ambani and Mittal are set to lose 'a' job
A total of 291 companies (or 58.2 per cent) out of top 500 NSE listed entities by market capitalisation will have to appoint non-executive chairpersons, according to data provided by Prime Database based on information available till July 18.
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It's so 'cool': Kamra reacts to show being canceled
Noted comedian Kunal Kamra on Sunday tweeted sarcastically about how "cool" it is that he found out from a news report that his event scheduled at MS University (MSU) of Baroda had been cancelled following a petition from a group of 11 former students who claimed he was 'anti-national'.
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WhatsApp forward lands ‘default’ admin in jail
A 21-year-old youth in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh has been in jail for the last five months over a WhatsApp message forwarded by somebody else. His family members insist he is paying the price for ending up as the “default admin” as the actual administrator left the group after the “objectionable” forward.
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Mesut Ozil, citing 'racism', quits Germany side
Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots, had been under fire since posing for a controversial photograph with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May which sparked questions about his loyalty to Germany's squad ahead of the tournament in Russia.
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Religious profiling unconstitutional, HC warns Centre
The Delhi high court has cautioned the Centre against religious profiling of persons while asking it to again examine the visa request of an Indian-origin man, Mohd Abdul Moyeed, who migrated to Canada but was not allowed to visit his wife and ailing child in India.
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Cong takes ‘Rahul for PM’ line; says yes to tie-ups
After over four hours of brainstorming by the Congress Working Committee (CWC), Congress shed all political inhibitions to argue that Rahul should lead the opposition alliance. The Rahulfor-PM mention dismisses any concern that it may upset “like-minded parties” whom Congress is wooing.
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This Indian engineer is the brain behind Alexa
Alexa, who is your creator? “I was invented by Amazon.” That’s Alexa’s normal response to the question. What she doesn’t reveal is that the person who breathed life into Alexa, and led the technology side of the project almost from its inception five years ago, is Rohit Prasad, an engineer from Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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White goods sales set to surge on 7-8% price cut
The white goods industry is anticipating a bumper festive season as the latest round of GST duty cuts is expected to combine with gains from a healthy monsoon to spur demand in rural as well as urban areas.
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IAF ‘harvesting organs’ of globally retired jets
Confronted with a fast-depleting number of fighter squadrons, and long delays in new inductions, the IAF is scrambling around the globe to acquire old jets retired and mothballed by other countries to bolster its existing combat fleet.
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Truckers' strike costs India Rs10k crore in 3 days
The losses due to the all-India transporters’ strike crossed Rs 2,000 crore in Maharashtra as lakhs of trucks stayed off the road for the third consecutive day on Sunday. The nationwide losses due to the strike was pegged at Rs 10,000 crore. The Centre is likely to intervene on Monday and has called transporters for talks in a bid to end the crisis.
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Child-lifting rumour claims one life in MP
Driven to frenzy by a WhatsApp rumour on child lifters, a mob in Morwa region of Singrauli district lynched a young woman late Saturday night. Police had foiled four such lynchings over the past month in Singrauli and Balaghat districts by being a step ahead of social media rumours regarding organ mafia and child lifters.
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Alwar cops first took cows to shelter, then lynching victim to hospital
Rather than save the life of the 31-year-old youth allegedly lynched by cow vigilantes on Friday night, the two cows recovered from him seemed to have been the police’s priority. The cows were taken to a gaushala 10km away a good one hour before Khan was brought to the CHC, dead. According to the health centre’s OPD register, a copy of which is with TOI, Khan was brought in at 4am.
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Rahul warns partymen about 'loose remarks'
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday gave a clear warning to the leaders of the party, asking them not to make "loose remarks" and to toe the party line while making utterance on key issues in public.
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Govt mulls changes in IPC to tackle mob lynching
The Centre is considering the possibility of amending the Indian Penal Code to define 'mob lynching' as a penal offence, a senior government functionary has said. Another option being considered is to draft a model law that states can adopt to prevent incidents of mob lynching, he said.
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'GST slabs can be reduced to 3 in future'
Slabs under Goods and Services Tax (GST) can be reduced to three from five at present in the coming days for the convenience of consumers and businesses, Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi said.
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Seven India TT players denied boarding by AI
India's table tennis star Manika Batra and six other players were left stranded at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after being denied boarding the Air India flight to Melbourne on Sunday.
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Seven India TT players denied boarding by AI
India's table tennis star Manika Batra and six other players were left stranded at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after being denied boarding the Air India flight to Melbourne on Sunday.
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NDA rivals stitching 'rainbow coalition' in Bihar
Even as all eyes are set on how the NDA resolves the thorny seat-sharing issue, the rival Mahagatbandhan in Bihar is busy stitching a rainbow coalition to defeat the BJP-led combination in the 2019 general elections.
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Xi offers $295M grant to SL in push for dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered Sri Lanka a fresh grant of 2 billion yuan ($295 million), as Beijing tries to expand its influence in the tiny island country off India's southern tip.
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Cong wants Rahul to lead 'anti-BJP front', allows him to forge alliances
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Dubai recipe for economic success looks stale as markets slump
Residential property prices have dropped by more than 15 percent since late 2014 and are still falling. The stock market is down 13 percent this year, the worst performance in the region.
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Cong can win 3 times more seats in 2019: PC
Addressing the Congress Working Committee in the Parliament Annexe Building, Chidambaram emphasised the need to strengthen the party's presence in the 12 states to boost up the numbers.
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ISI doesn't want Nawaz, daughter out of jail till elections: Pak judge
Islamabad High Court judge Justice Shaukat Siddiqui has alleged that the country's powerful ISI spy agency is pressuring the chief justice and other judges to get favourable verdicts in different cases, including against ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Anti-ISI slogans raised outside Pak army HQ
In a highly unusual development, anti-ISI slogans were raised by the supporters of Pakistan's mainstream political party, the PML (N) and others outside General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
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Can win 150 seats from 12 states: Chidambaram
Party chief Rahul Gandhi is chairing a meeting of the newly constituted Congress Working Committee at the Parliament Annexe. Live updates here.
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Lakshya Sen wins Asia Junior badminton title
The sixth-seeded Indian held his nerves to defeat top seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 21-19, 21-18 in the final on Sunday in Jakarta.
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Rahul asks Congressmen to fight for India's oppressed
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, in his address assured Rahul Gandhi that he and all other Congressmen will help him in the onerous task of restoring India's social harmony and economic development.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
Hardline Islamists push religion to centre of Pakistan election
Pakistani cleric Hafiz Saeed is one of the United States' most-wanted terrorist suspects, accused over the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people. At home, his charities are banned, as is a new Islamist political party launched by his followers.
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1,179 pilgrims leave for Amarnath shrine
The 60-day yatra commenced from the twin routes of Baltal in Ganderbal and Pahalgam in Anantnag districts on June 28 and over 2.30 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the shrine, housing the naturally formed ice-shivlingam, till last evening.
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4 Indian crew rescued from ship in Chennai
Four Indians, whose names were not included on the crew list and who were made to hide in the engine room of a Panama-registered oil tanker, were rescued at Chennai port on Saturday after one of the four men called a relative.
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Cash & Rs 500 cr property papers found in locker
In a stunning search operation on Friday, documents of property valued at over Rs 500 crore and Rs 14 crore assets, including Rs 7.8-crore diamonds and gold, Rs 5.7 crore cash (Rs 3.9 crore in foreign currency) were recovered from lockers at the badminton court of Bowring Institute, an elite club, on St Mark’s Road.
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Modi's praise for T'gana govt keeps BJP-TRS alliance expectations alive
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3 terrorists who killed J&K cop gunned down
Three terrorists behind the abduction and killing of a police constable were on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid said.
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'Sexual preference can be a personal choice'
In the government’s first formal comment on its decision not to oppose decriminalisation of Sec 377 that makes gay sex illegal, law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the stance recognises changing social attitudes. He also said the offer to Congress for a legislative ‘package’ on gender rights is not posturing.
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One dead in US store shooting, suspect arrested
An armed suspect who allegedly shot his grandmother and another person barricaded himself in a supermarket and then shot a woman dead in the US city of Los Angeles before being taken into custody on Saturday.
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Shooting suspect barricaded inside US market
"There is an active police incident at the Trader Joe's near the intersection of Hyperion Ave and Griffith Park Blvd in #Silverlake. Please stay clear of the area," the Los Angeles Police Department tweeted.
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Cow vigilantes strike in Alwar again, kill youth
The chilling run of lynch mobs continues. A 31-year-old Muslim man from Haryana’s Mewat district became its latest victim, in Rajasthan’s Alwar, late on Friday. Rakbar Khan, who was allegedly attacked by a group of 8-10 cow vigilantes, succumbed to his injuries in hospital a few hours later.
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Fake health advice forwards new headache for docs
Kick off “Breast Cancer”… Avoid black bra in summer; Always cover your chest completely with your dupatta or scarf when you are under the sun… Pass it to All the Ladies you Care for without Hesitating. This forward, pretending to be an advisory from Tata Memorial Hospital, started doing the rounds on WhatsApp last week after actor Sonali Bendre’s announcement that she has cancer.
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In pre-poll sop, govt slashes GST on 100 mass-use items
The GST Council delivered a fresh round of rate cut on Saturday to benefit consumers, slashing the levy on nearly 100 items, including white goods, sanitary napkins, handicrafts, perfumes and paints, in what was seen as a pre-election bonanza.
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'Got an unwanted hug from Rahul, but no answers'
“Yesterday in Parliament we kept asking them (opposition)... please tell us why this noconfidence motion? When they could not give a reason, they gave an unwanted hug (Jab karan nahin bata paye, gale pad gaye),” Modi said, referring to Rahul’s embrace in the Lok Sabha.
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Raje to be BJP's CM candidate in Rajasthan
"The assembly election will be contested under her leadership and she will again become the chief minister with a thumping majority," Shah said at the concluding session of the BJP's state working committee meeting.
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Batsmen hold key to Test win in England: Ganguly
Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels that batsmen will hold key to India's chances in the upcoming five-Test series against England.
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Batsmen hold key to Test win in England: Ganguly
Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels that batsmen will hold key to India's chances in the upcoming five-Test series against England.
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BJP trying to create 'Talibani Hinduism': Mamata
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP of trying to create an "atmosphere of Talibani Hinduism and Talibani communalism" in the country and gave a call for ouster of the saffron party in the next Lok Sabha polls.
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Women's Hockey WC: India hold England 1-1
India warded off relentless pressure from world No. 2 England and held the hosts to a 1-1 draw in their opening game of the Women's Hockey World Cup at London's Lee Valley and Hockey Centre on Saturday.
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Relief for consumers: Govt slashes GST rate on several products
Among items on which GST was reduced include footwear, small televisions, water heater, electric ironing machines, refrigerators, lithium ion batteries, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, food appliances and ethanol.
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US says working with India to help avoid sanctions
The US on Saturday said it is working with partner countries, including India, to help them identify and avoid engaging in potentially sanctionable activity under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
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Sanitary napkins exempted from GST
Sanitary napkins have been exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Maharashtra finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said on Saturday after a meeting of the GST Council.
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Live Women's Hockey World Cup: India vs England
Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on Women's Hockey World Cup match between India and England on Times of India
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US flags concern as LeT-linked men openly take part in Pak polls
"We have repeatedly expressed our concerns to the Pakistani government about LeT, including the participation of LeT-affiliated individuals in the elections," the US State Department said in a statement, according to the Dawn newspaper.
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Rahul has hurt image of Indian politicians: Jaitley
Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "concocting" a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Union minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the Congress President has seriously hurt the image of an Indian politician before the world at large.
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Live: PM Modi launches ambulance service in SL
PM Modi launched the expansion of Emergency Ambulance Service over the entire island of Sri Lanka. Stay with TOI for live updates
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Only love & compassion can build a nation: Rahul
A day after creating a splash in the Lok Sabha by hugging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi today said that only way to build a nation was by harnessing love and compassion of people.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi slams Opposition, refers to Rahul Gandhi's 'unwanted hug' at UP rally
Addressing a Kisan Kalyan Rally in Shahjahanpur, Modi said: "There is not just one 'dal' (political party) but dal over dal resulting in "dal-dal" (marshy land) which will only help the "lotus" bloom."
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CIA: China is waging a 'quiet kind of cold war' against US
China is waging a "quiet kind of cold war" against the United States, using all its resources to try to replace America as the leading power in the world, a top CIA expert on Asia has said.
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New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz launch delayed
The delay is owing to the launch timing clashing with a rival company’s event, one of the sources said. The bigger news though is -- the more powerful diesel engine, the company was flirting with -- will indeed see the light of day, albeit later, said sources.
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Live: Modi addressing rally in Shahjahanpur
PM Modi is addressing ‘Kisan Kalyan Rally’ in Roza area of Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh today, where he is likely to announce sops for farmers. Stay with TOI for all LIVE updates:
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Friday, July 20, 2018
How Satya Nadella 'Indianised' Microsoft
Last week, Microsoft said there should be "thoughtful government regulation" of facial recognition. Ponder that -- a tech company wants authorities to control one of its innovations, even before anyone had asked for it.
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25% ATMs of PSBs may be vulnerable to fraud
The government on Friday indicated that nearly a quarter of the automated teller machines (ATMs) run by public sector banks may be vulnerable to frauds as 74% of the cash dispensers are running on outdated software.
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US call center scam: 21 Indian origin persons jailed
According to US officials, the call center scam defrauded thousands of US residents of hundreds of millions of dollars. Prosecutors said the Indian call centers used various telephone fraud schemes to defraud mainly vulnerable Americans, including the elderly and legal immigrants.
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Rahul gains confidence, PM Modi gets a hug
Rahul touched upon topics as wide-ranging as women’s safety and GST, but spent the bulk of his time on allegations of corruption in the Rafale deal, accusing defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman of “speaking an untruth” as she had refused to divulge details citing a secrecy agreement with France.
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Climbers find body of soldier on Himachal glacier
Fifty years after an AN-12 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in the Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh with 102 personnel on board while flying from Chandigarh to Leh, a mountaineering expedition has located the body of one of the soldiers on board along with some parts of the aircraft.
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No-trust vote: NDA wins 325-126 with AIADMK backing and BJD, TRS abstentions
Marked by moments of high drama and histrionics, the no-confidence debate in Lok Sabha saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi capitalising on Rahul Gandhi’s surprise hug to suggest that the Congress chief ’s gesture asking him to get up only reflected an unfounded eagerness to assume the high office. “Those who want to reach here in a hurry came here and gestured ‘get up, get up’,” Modi said.
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France responds after Rahul attacks Rafale deal
The French government, in a statement on Friday, denied Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s claim that President Emmanuel Macron had told him that there was no secrecy clause binding on the Rafale deal and had also said it could be communicated to the public in India.
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SC collegium stands by Justice Joseph again
Delicately balancing its relations with the executive, the Supreme Court collegium headed by CJI Dipak Misra overruled the Centre’s objections and reiterated Uttarakhand high court Chief Justice K M Joseph’s name for appointment as an SC judge but agreed to the government’s request to change its recommendation of Justice Aniruddha Bose for the post of Delhi high court chief justice.
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Now, WhatsApp to limit ‘forwards’ to 5 users
The instant messaging service WhatsApp, facing increasing censure from the government over the spread of fake news and rumours and their deadly consequences, announced fresh curbs on Friday on its India service, including limiting simultaneous message-forwarding to just five users at a go.
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No-trust vote: Govt wins 325 to 126; PM Modi tears into Congress
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France on Rahul attack: Both nations legally bound to protect Rafale info
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Zaman, Imam set record first wicket stand in ODIs
Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq have created record for the highest opening partnership in ODIs, achieving the milestone during the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.
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Why Speaker Sumitra Mahajan is 'not pleased' with Rahul's hug and wink
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Wipro first quarter profit up 2%, beats estimates
Wipro also said that it would buy US-based Alight Solutions' India operations for $117 million in cash. The deal is expected to be completed in the quarter ending September.
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SC Collegium reiterates name of Justice KM Joseph
The five-member Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, said that there was "nothing adverse" regarding suitability of Justice Joseph as has been pointed out in the letters of the law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
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Trump warns tariffs on $500bn of Chinese imports
"We're down a tremendous amount," Trump said in the interview, which was recorded on Thursday, about trade imbalances with China. "I'm ready to go to 500."
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Why PM Modi laughed out loud in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not hold back his laughter after Congress President Rahul Gandhi accused him of being unable to look into his eyes because of nervousness.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Dhoni's explosive finishing powers on the wane?
In England, Mahendra Singh Dhoni looked out of sorts with the bat in the ODIs. He was even booed by the crowd in the second game at Lord's, when he slowed in the last 10 overs while chasing 323.
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No-trust: Cong protests being given only 38 mins
The Congress party on Friday protested being allotted only 38 minutes to present its views on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha today against the BJP-led NDA government, reported news agency ANI. It said a no-confidence motion isn't like a question hour which has different rules for allotting time per speaker.
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LIVE: 'It will be NDA + at the trust vote'
The Lok Sabha is to debate and vote on the no-confidence motion moved by the TDP against the Modi government. Stay with TOI for all the LIVE updates:
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No-trust vote: BJP looks to PM to target oppn
On the eve of the No-confidence vote, the first against the Narendra Modi government, BJP seemed confident about its numbers even as the party looked at PM Narendra Modi to use the debate to target the opposition with a sharp campaign-style speech.
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Rahul's speech will start oust-Modi campaign: Cong
Congress spokesman Anand Sharma said the opposition would expose the Modi government on its “allround failure” during the last four years and dubbed Modi a “demagogue”.
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'Dhadak' Movie Review: 3.5/5
With all its strengths and weaknesses, Dhadak attempts to highlight some shocking truths about our society and for that it makes a worthy watch.
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India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on Sept 6
The inaugural 'two-plus-two dialogue' between India and the US will be held on September 6 in New Delhi, the State Department announced on Friday. Last month, the US had postponed the much-awaited dialogue due to "unavoidable reasons".
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'Social media providers to ID fake news handles'
Home minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that the ministry had asked social media service providers to identify handles spreading fake news, which were responsible for recent incidents of mob violence. Singh said the ministry issued an advisory to states after incidents of lynching were reported.
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Now, govt & SC collegium in conflict over Delhi CJ
The Centre has sought reconsideration of Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation made six months ago for appointment of Calcutta high court’s Justice Aniruddha Bose as Chief Justice of Delhi high court.
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No-trust vote: BJP looks to PM to target oppn
On the eve of the no-trust vote, the first against the Modi government, BJP seemed confident about its numbers even as the party looked at PM Narendra Modi to use the debate to target the opposition with a sharp campaign-style speech.
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'Big event' thieves who targeted PM rallies nabbed
From the PM’s rallies to the Puri Rath Ratra; Justin Beiber’s concert in Mumbai to the auto expo in Greater Noida, this group of six men didn’t want to miss a single mega mass event in the country. Their passion for the crowds, however, had a dark motivation — the men stole wallets, smartphones and valuables at these events.
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'8m people live in modern slavery in India'
In its latest report, the Global Slavery Index 2018 estimates that on any given day in 2016 there were nearly 8 million people living in “modern slavery” in India — a claim strongly contested by the government on the grounds that its parameters were poorly defined and too wide-ranging.
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No-trust vote: Sena still undecided, says whip issued 'by mistake'
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has asked his party MPs to remain in Delhi, but the final decision as to whether the party will support the Modi government against the Opposition's no-confidence motion will be taken on Friday, a Sena functionary said.
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No-trust vote: BJP confident of win, Cong says issue not just of numbers
The Modi government is expected to have a smooth sailing when it faces the first no-confidence motion in four years in the Lok Sabha on Friday with all eyes on fence sitters like the AIADMK and the BJD and the day-long debate that is likely to set the agenda for the 2019 general elections.
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Rupee sinks 43 paise, ends at lifetime low of 69.05
The US dollar surged to fresh one-year high after the Fed chief's testimony to the US Senate yesterday bolstered the expectations of interest rate hikes, though gradually.
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No-confidence debate: How govt plans to blunt oppn offensive
Ahead of the debate on no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, all central ministries and departments have been directed to prepare a list of achievements of the Modi government which will be highlighted while a core team will be at work to counter the opposition's offensive as the debate progresses
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Aussie pacer Cummins clarifies on Kohli comment
Australian pacer Pat Cummins on Thursday sought to clarify his widely-publicised bold prediction on Virat Kohli, saying it was more wishful thinking than him targeting the Indian run-machine.
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New Trai rules give more power to users to stop pesky calls, spam texts
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CBI charges former finance minister P Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case
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RBI to issue new Rs 100 notes shortly
The new Rs 100 notes will bear the signature of the Reserve Bank governor Urjit Patel. The RBI said that the printing and supply of Rs 100 notes for distribution to public through the banking channel will gradually increase.
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Why PM Modi has confidence in failure of no-confidence motion
BJP managers are looking at "unaligned" regional parties to weaken the impression of an anti-BJP front and NDA constituents met to consider strategy to post a strong tally and also to deplete opposition numbers.
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'I beg' to lay papers: Naidu pulls up minister
When the House met for the day, Union minister Jitendra Singh laid the papers concerning the department of space, saying that "I beg to lay papers listed against my name...". This led Naidu to say "we have given up begging one year back. You are lagging."
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Your bank savings are safe: Govt to drop FRDI bill to calm depositors
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Russian 'spy' offered sex for access: US officials
Maria Butina, carried out her campaign through a series of deceptions that began in 2014. She “should be considered on a par with other covert Russian agents,” prosecutors said in a memo. Overall, they described what appears to be another arm of the Russian government’s attempts to influence or gain information about the US political process.
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After Pakistan, China trying to build economic corridor to Myanmar
The planned corridor would connect the Chinese province of Yunnan and three important economic centres in Myanmar — Mandalay, Yangon New City and Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Who paid for iPhones for Karnataka MPs?
Four corporations of the state water resources department: Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam, Karnataka Neeravari Nigam, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) and Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam, that’s the answer.
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What Shastri says on Dhoni's retirement rumours
"MS wanted to show the ball to Bharat Arun. He wanted to show him the wear and tear the ball had endured, to get a general idea of what the conditions were like," India coach Ravi Shastri clarified to TOI.
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Woman moves SC to book husband for oral sex
At a time when the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on pleas for decriminalisation of Section 377 of IPC, a woman has moved the SC seeking fastening of the stringent provision against her husband for forcing her to perform "unnatural" oral sex during their four years of marriage.
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Why Modi govt agreed for voting on the no-confidence motion
The BJP-led NDA on Wednesday agreed for voting on the no-confidence motion in a change of tack as the alliance seems better prepared to face the opposition move and sees it as an opportunity to drive home the point that anti-NDA unity is not as strong as it seems.
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EU FTA almost dead; India eyes post-Brexit UK
The EU has asked for two weeks to decide whether to go back to the table at all after India wrote to them. Sources say they are close to the conclusion that resumption of negotiations would be a fruitless exercise.
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It's official, we live in the Meghalayan Age
Scientists have created a new phase in Earth's geological history and named it Meghalayan, after a stalagmite from a cave in the Indian state of Meghalaya that helped define climatic events 4,200 years ago, marking the beginning of the phase that continues till today.
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Amnesty for prisoners beginning October 2
The government has decided to release a large number of convicts serving time for non-heinous crimes in three phases, with senior citizens, women, transgenders, physically challenged and terminally ill inmates who have completed at least half their terms being eligible. The first batch will be freed on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti.
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Govt seeks to crack down on ponzi schemes
The government on Wednesday moved a bill to crack down on unregulated deposits by barring unregistered entities and individuals from accepting funds and proposed a jail term of up to 10 years for soliciting and accepting such deposits.
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Speaker accepts no-trust motion against govt
The change in the govt's stand took the opposition by surprise. The govt's decision stemmed from its confidence about its numbers and was based on the assessment that another washed-out session would allow the opposition to argue that BJP was spooked by fears of defections.
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Elite special forces of Army, IAF, Navy get major weapons upgrade
Defence ministry sources have said several contracts worth "hundreds of crores" have been inked in recent months to equip the elite special forces of Army, IAF and Navy with more highly-specialised weaponry and equipment from countries like Finland, Sweden, Italy, Russia, Israel and Germany.
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No-trust motion: BJP claims support of 314 MPs, Cong sure of 'success'
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Asian Games: Federations get more autonomy
Following criticism over the selection of some of the Indian athletes chosen to participate in the upcoming Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia, the union sports ministry has decided to give National Sports Federations (NSFs) greater autonomy in choosing athletes to represent India.
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US offers India armed version of Guardian drone: Sources
The United States has offered India the armed version of Guardian drones that were originally authorized for sale as unarmed for surveillance purposes, a senior US official and an industry source told Reuters.
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Pilot who died in MiG-21 crash once called aircraft a 'beautiful machine'
The Indian armed forces have lost as many as 31 aircraft and helicopters in crashes, which have claimed 44 lives, just since 2015-2016. If figures from 2011 onwards are taken into account, then IAF, Army and Navy have recorded accidents of over 75 aircraft and helicopters, which have killed over 80 people, underlying the unusually high crash rate in the country’s military aviation arena.
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