Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Live: Jaitley to present Union Budget today



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Stunning pics of total lunar eclipse across world



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Budget 2018: Task tough to choose between populism, fiscal prudence

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will today present the current NDA government's fifth and arguably his toughest Budget yet as he seeks to address agriculture distress, create jobs and boost growth while at the same time stick to fiscal prudence.

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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will today present the current NDA government's fifth and arguably his toughest Budget yet as he seeks to address agriculture distress, create jobs and boost growth while at the same time stick to fiscal prudence.

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WATCH LIVE: NTSB to give details on deadly crash of Amtrak train carrying GOP lawmakers, 5:30 pm ET

01/31/18 5:13 PM

India scores better than global average on budget transparency

Every two years, the International Budget Partnership (IBP), using over a hundred indicators, assesses budget transparency based on the amount, level of detail and timeliness of budget information made available to the public.

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Cracks in Naga boycott camp, ruling NPF edgy

The campaign against Nagaland assembly polls crumbled on Wednesday with an organisation of the most prominent Naga tribes — the Angami Nagas — pulling out of the boycott even as Election Commission issued notification for the polls in the state. This came within 24 hrs of BJP taking a similar stand.

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'Don’t interfere, let govt handle Rohingya case'

Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, “We do not want India to become the refugee capital of the world. I am not sure if it is time to throw our gates open to each and every refugee to come and stay in India. There are security concerns and let the matter be handled by the executive.”

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Rahul’s Rs 63,000 jacket’ suits BJP’s NE campaign

Rahul had attended a concert in Shillong, apparently to reach out to young voters. Dressed in denim trousers and a black jacket. BJP’s charge that the jacket was bought with black money drew a sharp reaction from the Congress. Rahul tried to dismiss the controversy by later claiming it was a gift.

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1 dead in train carrying lawmakers to GOP retreat in West Virginia

01/31/18 12:43 PM

IAF officer detained on suspicion of espionage

The officer, a Group Captain, was allegedly using his smart phone to click pictures of classified documents at the Air Headquarters and then using the popular messaging platform WhatsApp to transmit them to a woman, whose identity is not yet clear, said sources.

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Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., announces he will not seek re-election in November

01/31/18 12:25 PM

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Federal prosecutors decide not to retry Sen. Bob Menendez, whose bribery case ended in a mistrial in November

01/31/18 12:14 PM

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Train carrying lawmakers to Republican retreat in West Virginia involved in crash

01/31/18 11:45 AM

Army on Shopian: Soldiers provoked to the ultimate, fired in self-defence

The Army on Wednesday asserted its soldiers had only opened “controlled fire in self-defence” after issuing enough warnings to the violent mob pelting stones on its convoy at Shopian in south Kashmir last Saturday, which left three civilians dead and seven soldiers injured.

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Lunar eclipse: Rare celestial show enthralls India



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'Suit-boot' jibe: BJP targets Rahul's jacket; Cong chief attacks PM again

The BJP and the Congress tore into each other after the Meghalaya unit of the BJP, in an apparent bid to get even with Rahul Gandhi over his "suit-boot" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claimed the Congress chief wore a jacket worth Rs 63,000 to a concert in Shillong on Tuesday.

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PM Modi launches Khelo India School Games

Inaugurating the revamped Khelo India School Games here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was the first step towards making the country a strong contender at the Olympic level.

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Budget 2018: Why India needs to spend more on education sector



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SC wants 8-month-old rape victim moved to AIIMS



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Budget 2018 to test investors' faith in Modi government



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Lunar eclipse: How to watch the celestial event

Avid sky-gazers are all geared up to witness the year's first extraterrestrial triple treat, a beautiful total lunar eclipse. This super blue blood moon will begin today around 4:21 pm and last until 8:42 pm (all Indian Standard Time).

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Rare lunar eclipse: Latest updates and images



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Watch the ultra-rare Super Blue Blood Moon

01/31/18 5:52 AM

Shopian firing: Army files counter-FIR



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Rising oil prices risks Modi's reforms as populism may take prominence

Now, as the commodity that forms almost a fifth of the nation’s import bill reverses its direction and a long election season looms, one of Modi’s key reforms may be in jeopardy.

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Main accused in Kasganj violence held

The main accused in the Chandan Gupta murder case in Kasganj was arrested today even as a Congress delegation was stopped from entering the violence-hit district amid continuing tension in some pockets.

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Acted on ultimate provocation: Army on Shopian



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Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Why Rahul Gandhi's plane pictures are going viral



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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'

01/30/18 9:54 PM

Jiah suicide: Sooraj charged with abetment

The charge of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the IPC attracts a maximum punishment of 10 years in jail. Pancholi’s lawyer Prashant Patil withdrew the discharge plea he had submitted earlier.

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Trump says honoring veterans is ‘why we proudly stand for the national anthem’

01/30/18 9:37 PM

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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser

01/30/18 9:31 PM

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Trump touts America’s success over the past year: ‘This is our new American moment.’

01/30/18 9:28 PM

LIVE: President Trump delivers his first State of the Union speech



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WATCH LIVE: Trump enters chamber for State of the Union speech

01/30/18 9:06 PM

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LIVE BLOG: Guests arrive for Trump’s State of the Union

01/30/18 8:49 PM

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Excerpts released from Joe Kennedy's response to State of the Union

01/30/18 8:18 PM

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Trump's State of the Union excerpts released

01/30/18 6:45 PM

Opposition wary of simultaneous elections

The opposition does not appear keen on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposal for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls, suspecting that this might be a bid to make the entire exercise a presidential-style campaign that could subdue incumbency.

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01/30/18 5:45 PM

Aadhaar-based profiling fears serious, SC says

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said apprehensions of profiling of citizens on the basis of Aadhaar data is a serious issue that needs examination but the court also cannot neglect benefits to the common man by way of middlemen being eliminated and welfare schemes reaching the beneficiaries.

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I-T dept attaches SRK’s bungalow under benami law



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China likely to retaliate against Donald Trump’s trade actions

American businesses in China are gearing up for a possible retaliation from the Chinese government if US President Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to take strong action against what he regards to be Beijing’s “unfair trade” practices.

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Worker who sent false Hawaii missile-attack alert is fired; emergency management leader resigns

01/30/18 4:13 PM

MEA scraps move to issue orange-colour passport

In a statement on Tuesday, an MEA spokesperson said the government would not issue orange-colour passports to Indian nationals who needed an emigration clearance certificate. It also decided not to discontinue printing the last page of the passport, which is used as a valid proof of address.

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India hits 20GW solar capacity milestone

According to the latest India research report by green energy market tracker Mercom Capital, the utility-scale cumulative installations now stand at approximately 18.4 gw, with rooftop solar accounting for another 1.6 gw.

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As in 26/11, ISI behind Kabul attack too

Afghanistan envoy Mahmoud Saikal, made the serious allegation that the Pakistan's spy agency ISI trained a terrorist involved in the attack on Kabul's iconic Intercontinental Hotel on January 20.

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What Lies Below

People travel from all over the world to see Yellowstone's famous geysers, colorful hot springs, burbling mud pots, and hissing fumaroles. The force that drives these amazing thermal features--a giant volcano--lies below much of the park. In this episode, we talk with scientists who monitor the volcano about misconceptions surrounding Yellowstone's volcanic past, present, and future.

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‘Glee’ star Mark Salling dead at age 35, AP reports

01/30/18 1:46 PM

Supporters fear Trump’s State of the Union speech will lack the edge



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Our decency should not be wrongly interpreted: Rajnath warns Pakistan

Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for continuously violating the ceasefire agreement with India despite giving assurance not to do so, saying Islamabad should not misinterpret "powerful" India's "decency".

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Govt not to issue separate orange colour passport



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Union minister feels Kasganj clashes were preplanned: Top developments



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No need to change my game for Test format: Rohit

Rohit Sharma has not been able to replicate his rich limited overs form in Test matches but he says it doesn't mean that he needs to make drastic changes in his game for the five-day format.

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No need to change my game for Test format: Rohit

Rohit Sharma has not been able to replicate his rich limited overs form in Test matches but he says it doesn't mean that he needs to make drastic changes in his game for the five-day format.

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Withdraw FIR or J&K govt will be toppled: Swamy



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 India is world's sixth wealthiest country: Report

According to a report by New World Wealth, the United States is the wealthiest country in the world as the total wealth held in 2017 amounted to $64,584 billion, followed by China at the second place with $24,803 billion and Japan with $19,522 billion at third.

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Saudi authorities net $106 billion in corruption settlements

Saudi Arabia says a wide-reaching anti-corruption campaign has netted more than $106 billion in financial settlements with 65 people who remain in custody. ​

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'China must strengthen its nuclear deterrence'

China must strengthen its nuclear deterrence and counter-strike capabilities to keep pace with the developing nuclear strategies of the United States and Russia, the official paper of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) said on Tuesday.

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Yogi warns perpetrators of Kasganj violence 

Breaking his silence on the communal clashes in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday warned of strict action against the perpetrators of violence and said those indulging in anarchy will not be spared.

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There cannot be another Kapil Dev: Azharuddin

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin said there cannot be another Kapil Dev, amid growing comparisons between Hardik Pandya and the World Cup winning skipper.

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'Sad' Bareilly DM deletes post on anti-Pak slogans



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Watching soccer is un-Islamic: Darul Uloom cleric

A senior cleric at Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a religious decree saying that Muslim women should not watch men playing soccer as the sport violate the tenets of Islam.

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Why Trump's 'no' to Taliban talks is good for India



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CIA worried North Korea could hit US with nuclear missile 'within months'

CIA chief Mike Pompeo recognised that the use of force against North Korea could lead to a devastating loss of life in the region, which is home to two key US allies, Japan and South Korea.

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Monday, 29 January 2018

'Why raise anti-Pak slogans in Muslim areas?'

In a stinging post on his Facebook page following the communal violence in UP's Kasganj, Bareilly district magistrate Raghvendra Vikram Singh has asked why it has become a "trend" for some to first "enter Muslim localities by force, raise anti-Pakistan slogans and then create ruckus"

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House Intel Committee votes to release classified FISA memo

01/29/18 6:32 PM

Prez speech fuels speculation of early LS polls

In his first address to Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind argued that frequent polls hurt the economy by imposing a huge burden on human resources. He said a “sustained debate is required on the subject of simultaneous elections and all political parties need to arrive at a consensus on this issue”.

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Malaysia bans Padmaavat as it ‘may offend Muslims’

'Padmaavat', which has released in India after a struggle, is now barred from opening in cinemas in Malaysia over concerns regarding "sensitivities of Islam". Malaysia's National Film Censorship Board (LPF) has barred filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' from getting released in the country.

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CJI paves way for HC judge to be removed over admissions scam

The CJI advised Justice Shukla to either resign or take voluntary retirement. However, Justice Shukla refused to do either. Left with no option, the CJI advised the Allahabad HC chief justice to withdraw judicial work from Justice Shukla with immediate effect.

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Gang of forgers sold 50k school and univ degrees

Police have busted a pan-India fake degree racket operating through a city “education society”, with regional offices and over 40 agents in other parts of the country, which had allegedly sold more than 50,000 forged marksheets and certificates of universities and school boards.

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Live Score: India v Pakistan, U-19 World Cup S/F



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Economic survey sees 7.5% growth in 2018-19

The Economic Survey released on Monday suggested that the Indian economy was in the pink of health, but was cautious about risk arising from persistent high crude oil prices or a sharp correction in stock markets over the medium term and from climate change over the long run.

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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was ‘removed’ from his post, Fox News has learned

01/29/18 1:04 PM

No proof in Eco Survey to back govt claims: PC



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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is stepping down from the bureau, Fox News has learned

01/29/18 12:45 PM

Rahul Gandhi gets front row seat in Parliament



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FBI Director Wray viewed a controversial memo on Obama administration spying

01/29/18 12:15 PM

Our boys would know about Ind-Pak rivalry: Dravid

He knows a thing about the Indo-Pak cricketing rivalry and no wonder Rahul Dravid wants his wards to get an essence of what it means to face the arch-rivals when they square off on Tuesday in the ICC U-19 World Cup semi-finals.

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Rs 70,000 crore sub project remains stuck a decade after initial approval

India is yet to get cracking on its long-pending project to build six advanced stealth submarines, with land-attack cruise missiles and air-independent propulsion for greater underwater endurance, over a decade after the initial approval from the defence ministry.

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Yashwant Sinha to launch 'National Forum' tomorrow

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, who has turned a strong critic of the central government, will on Tuesday launch 'Rashtra Manch' (national forum), a body, he said, for political leaders and others "concerned" with the prevailing situation in the country.

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'Modinomics' has undone India's economy: Cong

The Congress on Monday latched on to the Economic Survey to mount a blistering attack on the Modi government, blaming it for the slowdown in India's economy due to a fiscal policy that lacks "direction, cohesion and vision."

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India, China should resolve border differences in a calm way: Beijing

Defending its military infrastructure build up in Doklam, China on Monday claimed that the area falls within its sovereignty and said Sino-India differences over the border should be resolved in a "calm way" through the existing mechanisms.

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'Modinomics' has undone India's economy: Cong



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'Make in India' focus now on 10 prime sectors: Survey

The government has identified these sectors which have the potential to become global champions and drive double-digit growth in manufacturing, the economic survey said.

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Cow vigilantism: SC seeks response from 3 states

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the governments of ​Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for not following its order to take stern steps to stop violence in the name of cow vigilantism.

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'Gambhir has unfinished business with Daredevils'

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua feels that Gautam Gambhir is back to where he belongs and would like to complete his "unfinished business", which is winning the elusive Indian Premier League title for the franchise.

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'China may aid NE insurgency post Doklam'

Whenever India has annoyed China or there has been a border related issue between the two countries, it (China) has aided insurgents in the north east, former GOC-in-C Eastern Command Lt Gen J R Mukherjee said. "In Doklam, they (China) will eventually try to twist the Bhutanese state to get what they want," he said.

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Government recognizes India’s son obsession

The document tabled by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament recommends that Indians confront the “societal meta-preference” for a son, observing that the adverse sex ratio of females to males has led to 63 million "missing" women.

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Sectors that will provide 15 mn jobs in 5 years



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GST, note ban increased taxpayers' base, household savings: Eco Survey

The economic survey stated that "the share of financial saving is already rising in aggregate household saving - with a clear shift visible towards market instruments – a phenomenon that has been helped by demonetisation."

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Defending 17 vs MI was my turning point: Unadkat

Speaking to TOI, Unadkat reveals the numbness of the assault he received from Mumbai Indians in 2016 and the space it left him in, but crucially of how it went on to spark a new determination.

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Some Saudi millennials won't dance to their young prince's tune

There are plenty of youths who don't think Riyadh's new social scene is normal— and who worry that, in the rush to change the Saudi society and economy, they'll get left behind.

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Ready for talks with India to resolve CPEC differences: China

Asked about Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale's interview to state-run Global Times in which he had said that differences on the CPEC should not be swept under the carpet, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said China is willing to hold talks with India in this regard.

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Economic Survey: 10 new facts on Indian economy

The Economic Survey, which sets the stage for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's annual budget on Thursday (February 1), forecast that economic management will be challenging in the coming year.

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India to regain fastest growing economy tag next year: Eco Survey



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Techie dies after falling off Chennai airport flyover

A 32-year-old techie, who hailed from Andhra Pradesh and employed at an IT company in Bengaluru, died after falling off a flyover at Chennai airport around 6.30an on Monday.

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Sunday, 28 January 2018

Economic Survey: Key takeaways



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MBA bride takes a chariot, turns ritual on its head

It was a rare sight for the residents of Chirawa town in Jhunjhunu district to see a bride sitting in a horse-carriage and leading a procession to mark the pre-wedding ritual of 'Bandori'.

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Bruno Mars caps off big Grammys night with Album of the Year

01/28/18 11:07 PM

Chidambaram to BJP: Don't distort 'pakoda' quote



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Man sucked into MRI unit at Mumbai hospital, dies

For Maru’s death, caused by excessive inhalation of oxygen, the Agripada police on Sunday arrested Dr Saurabh Lanjrekar (24), ward boy Vithal Chavan (35) and attendant Sunita Surve (35), booking them under the IPC’s section 304A (negligence causing death; a bailable offence).

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Condom use among unmarried women rises 6-fold in a decade

A larger number of unmarried, sexually active women are now opting for safe sex. The National Family Health Survey 2015-16, conducted by the health ministry, found that the use of condoms had gone up in 10 years from 2% to 12% among sexually active unmarried women aged 15 to 49 years.

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President prunes At-Home guest list to 724 from 2k

This Republic Day, it wasn’t the usual ‘At Home’ in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Unlike previous years, the event saw a more intimate gathering, with President Ram Nath Kovind pruning the guest list from 2,000 to 724.

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Investment route for US residency to get costlier

​Indians wishing to obtain a quick, even if expensive route, to the US as permanent residents, can breathe a sigh of relief. The investment link visa route or the EB-5 is likely to continue but will get more expensive, by as much as Rs 5 crore.

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01/28/18 7:31 PM

India among top three countries where trust in government remains high

In aggregate, India's trust rating across govt, media, NGOs and business fell 13 percentage points, statistically marking one of the sharpest decreases. But in each category it remained in the 60-100 band marking popular ‘trust’ in institutions. Media was the lowest at 61, dropping five points since 2017.

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‘Due to reforms, common people get Padma awards’

Modi said the common man had found space in the awards category as a result of changes made in the nomination process in the past three years. The online nomination process had brought in transparency, he said.

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Stents cheaper, but not all get benefit

Before price cap, the cost was prohibitive for more than two stents, and so people often opted for open heart as it worked out to be cheaper than angioplasty. But now, multi-stenting is affordable and many patients who would have been forced to go in for an open heart surgery, now opt for stenting.

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CIC asks PMO to identify PM’s foreign entourage

The direction came after CIC R K Mathur rejected the PMO’s objection to disclose the info on the grounds of “national security”. “The commission is of the view that the name/list of non-govt persons who had accompanied thePM on his international visits should be provided to the appellant,” Mathur said.

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S Jaishankar retires as foreign secretary



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Detroit officer shot in the head last week dies

01/28/18 2:51 PM

Chidambaram's 'pakoda' jibe: BJP accuses Cong of insulting the poor



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Govt to push triple talaq bill in Budget session

The government on Sunday made a strong pitch for the passage of the triple talaq bill in the Budget Session of Parliament and said it would talk to various parties to bring about consensus on the issue.

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IPL Auction 2018: The 10 mega-millionaires

IPL auction: The 2018 IPL players auction in Bengaluru this weekend saw some frenzied bidding overseas and Indian cricketers, with a jaw-dropping 431.7 crore being spent across two days by the eight franchises as they made a dash to stock up their squads for the 11th season of the IPL.

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Now, face recognition to authenticate Aadhaar

The UIDAI on Sunday allowed face recognition as additional means of Aadhaar authentication to be used in combination with existing ways such as fingerprint or iris scan. The move will enable easy authentication for those individuals who face a difficulty in other biometric authentication.

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5 people dead after shooting at Pennsylvania car wash, police say

01/28/18 9:46 AM

How 8 franchises stack up after 2018 IPL auction

The mega two-day Indian Premier 2018 auction is over. Across Saturday and Sunday, the eight franchisees assembled under one roof to rebuild their squad for the upcoming season of the cash-rich IPL.

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PM's dig at Lalu after fodder scam conviction



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IPL Auction 2018 Day 2: Highlights

Kolkata Knight Riders buy Javon Searless for 30 lakh, his base price for the last purchase of the auction. Kings XI Punjab buy Chris Gayle for 2 crore, his base price

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IPL Auction 2018 Day 2: Highlights

Kolkata Knight Riders buy Javon Searless for 30 lakh, his base price for the last purchase of the auction. Kings XI Punjab buy Chris Gayle for 2 crore, his base price

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Time hasn't come for rethink on AFSPA: Army chief

Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA or making some of its provisions milder, Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat has said, asserting that the Army has been taking adequate precautions in protecting human rights while operating in disturb areas like Jammu and Kashmir.

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Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open title

Switzerland's Roger Federer claimed a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title with a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Croatia's Marin Cilic on Sunday.

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01/28/18 6:41 AM

PM Modi pitches 'nari shakti', says one daughter equal to 10 sons



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IPL: Unadkat top Indian buy at Rs 11.5 crore

Jaydev Unadkat headlined IPL Auctions 2018 on Day 2 with Rajasthan Royals breaking the bank for the services of the Saurashtra bowler for a whopping Rs 11.5 crore while Chris Gayle finally was taken in auction after being brought back twice and will play for Kings XI Punjab (Rs 2 crore).

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IPL Auction 2018 Day 2: Highlights

Indian fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat claimed a whopping Rs 11.5 crore deal with the Rajasthan Royals while Australia pacer Andrew Tye fetched a Rs 7.2 crore deal from Kings XI Punjab on day two of the IPL players' auction.

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Pak army 'has greatly increased its clout' under Gen. Qamar Bajwa

Bajwa has served during a time of great political upheaval, even by the tumultuous standards of Pakistan. He was chosen as army chief by the prime minister at the time, Nawaz Sharif, with a critical factor in his selection being the general’s strong support for friendlier ties between the military and civilians.

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Sandeep, the first Nepalese to get IPL contract

Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane on Saturday etched his name in history books after he was bought by Delhi Daredevils at the 2018 Indian Premier League Auction. He thus became the first ever from his country to be sold at the auction.

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Foreign player has expressed interest in acquiring 49% of AI: Govt

While the identity of this player is not being revealed at the moment, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is among the foreign airlines that have shown interest in AI’s disinvestment process. Qatar Airways is the other big airline that wants to start a domestic airline in India and has for long wanted to pick up a stake in IndiGo.

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IPL auction: Jaydev hits jackpot; Tye gets 7.2cr

Jaydev Unadkat headlined the first session of the IPL Auctions 2018 on Day 2 with Rajasthan Royals breaking the bank for the services of the Saurashtra bowler for a whopping Rs 11.5 crore, surpassing the Rs 11 crore price tag fetched by KL Rahul (KXIP) and Manish Pandey (SRH) the previous day, thus becoming the costliest Indian player so far at the auction.

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Saturday, 27 January 2018

Live: PM addresses the nation in Mann Ki Baat



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IPL Auction 2018, Day 2: No initial buyers for Morgan, Hales; uncapped Gowtham fetches Rs 6.2 crore

Uncapped Karnataka spinner Krishnappa Gowtham lit up the Indian Premier League 2018 Auctions day two with a price tag of Rs 6.2 crore that saw an intense bidding war between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, with the later snapping up the 29-year-old.

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Live blog: Saina Nehwal vs Tai Tzu Ying

Check badminton score updates of Indonesia Masters 2018 women's singles final match between Saina Nehwal and Tai Tzu Ying on Times of India

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Live Blog: IPL Auction 2018

Check live updates of Indian Premier League auction 2018; IPL 2018 Teams and Players list on Times of India

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Seychelles allows India military infra on island



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Short of anti-tank missiles, Army sounds alarm

The Army, after all, has an alarming shortage of around 68,000 ATGMs and 850 launchers of different types, which are crucial for the infantry to halt advancing enemy tanks in the plains as well as guard the “active” line of control with Pakistan.

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TN schools train std V kids for JEE, NEET

Coaching centres for IIT-JEE and NEET have made such an impression on ambitious parents that they are now herding 10-year-olds to ‘smart classrooms’ to teach thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and calculus. Schools are only eager to tie up with these centres to catch them young.

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Woman who led prayer in Kerala faces backlash

In a first for Kerala and perhaps the country, a Muslim woman led Friday prayers on January 26 in Malappuram. Jamida, who goes only by her first name, said she wanted to question a custom imposed by the male clergy. “Nowhere does Islam stipulate that only a man can be an imam,” Jamida said.

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Jaitley hints at fewer GST slabs, rate cuts

The finance minister said there were two major challenges before the customs administration which include trade facilitation and sharp detection and enforcement to avoid any tax evasion. This would be key in reducing the number of rate slabs, a goal that is considered in keeping with a more ideal GST.​

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Why Kota may be a bad place for your child

The report, submitted recently to the Kota district administration which had commissioned a study to find out reasons for student suicides, has a crucial suggestion for parents: “Do an initial recce, if possible, to understand the atmosphere of Kota, to decide if it is right for your children.

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Setback for peace process as Army kills two J&K stone-pelters

Two youths were killed and several others injured after security forces opened fire on an irate mob in Ganapora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, following an intense stone-pelting attack on an Army convoy on Saturday afternoon.

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01/27/18 3:28 PM

Kohli hails India triumph at Wanderers as 'massive milestone'

Captain Virat Kohli described Saturday's 63-run win over South Africa in the third and final Test at the Wanderers as "a massive milestone" for Indian cricket.

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01/27/18 12:06 PM

3rd Test: Bowlers lead India to 63-run victory over South Africa

India denied South Africa a clean sweep, winning the third and the final Test at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg by 63 runs, riding on a late burst by the Indian bowlers led by Mohammed Shami on Day 4.

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Shops, buses torched in Kasganj violence



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Kabul suicide car bombing death toll rises to at least 95 people, officials say

01/27/18 9:11 AM

IPL: Stokes, Rahul headline major purchases

England allrounder Ben Stokes was the biggest purchase on day one of the 2018 IPL auction in Bengaluru, finding his second Indian franchise in Rajasthan Royals who forked out Rs 12.5 crore for his services.

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Tension continues to prevail in UP's Kasganj



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Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released as graft probe winds down

Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was released from detention on Saturday, family sources said, more than two months after he was taken into custody in the kingdom's sweeping crackdown on corruption.

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Ambulance used in deadly Kabul suicide bombing, officials say

01/27/18 5:53 AM

IPL auction: SRH regain Rashid for Rs 9 crore

That legspin remains a hot commodity in Twenty20 cricket was once again underlined during day one of the 2018 IPL auction in Bengaluru, when the Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan won a bumper paycheque of Rs 9 crore from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Kabul: 17 killed, 110 injured in car bomb blast

Mirwais Yasini, a member of parliament who was nearby when the explosion occurred, said an ambulance approached the checkpoint, close to an office of the High Peace Council and a number of foreign embassies, and blew up.

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British Lord calls for Kashmir’s independence



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Tension continues to prevail in UP's Kasganj



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3rd Test live: Play resumes after rain delay

Ind vs SA 2018: Follow all the live updates and ball-by-ball commentary from Day 4 of the third Test between India and South Africa on Times of India

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Rahul seat row: BJP calls protest 'unwarranted'



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IPL auction: Jadhav and Woakes earn strong paydays

England's in-form Chris Woakes and India's Kedar Jadhav came out on top of the first set of capped allrounders during day one of the 2018 IPL auction in Bengaluru, going for hefty pay checks, while arguably the steal deal of the day came in the form of New Zealand allrounder Colin Munro going to Delhi Daredevils for Rs 1.9 crore from a base price of 50 lakh.

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Friday, 26 January 2018

Govt to launch national toll-free number to report accidents on highways

The government is all set to launch a national toll-free number to report road accidents on national highways (NHs) or lodge complaints with regard to their operation and maintenance. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is scheduled to launch the ‘1033’ helpline in the first week of February.

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Pre-poll gift for K’taka with 24-30% pay hike

Come February, government employees in Karnataka are expected to receive a pre-poll bonanza from the Congress-led administration. The state government is likely to announce a 24-30% pay hike for its 6.2 lakh employees and pensioners in the budget, and introduce holidays on alternate Saturdays in government offices.

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Tax sops to revive pvt investment?

Ahead of the budget, the government is looking at ways to revive investment by the private sector, which has remained muted, including through fresh tax concessions.

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‘Dangerous’ pitch creates a scare at Jo’burg Test

India are now left at t​he mercy of the two on-field umpires Ian Gould and Aleem Dar, and match referee Andy Pycroft, to see if the third Test match here can continue on Day Four.

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India’s Asean ties: R-Day outreach marks new start

For the first time ever, as many as 10 heads of state and government participated in the Republic Day parade as chief guests, marking, as officials here said, a new beginning in India’s ties with Asean, which acts as the fulcrum of India’s act-east policy.

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This Delhi doc is Bill Gates’s real-life hero



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Pawar unites oppn for march before budget session

In a move indicating an opposition convergence ahead of the budget session of Parliament next week, NCP chief Sharad Pawar banded together non-NDA parties to lead a “save Constitution” march here on Republic Day.

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Pitch is challenging not dangerous: Ajinkya Rahane

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Friday dismissed concerns raised over the Johannesburg pitch that has come under heavy criticism for offering uneven bounce.

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Asean for India's assertive role in Indo-Pacific

The desire by the Asean for a greater role by India in the Indo-Pacific region assumes significance in the wake of rising tensions between China and a number of countries of the grouping over the South China Sea dispute.

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3rd Test: Play stopped after umpires raise concern over pitch

Late into the third day's play, South Africa opener Dean Elgar was hit on the helmet grill by a rising delivery which prompted the umpires to take the players off the field. Eventually, after discussions between the two on-field umpires, captains of the two teams and the match referee, the stumps were drawn with South Africa 17/1, chasing 241.

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On R-Day, oppn tries another unity bid against BJP

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Friday that opposition parties will meet in New Delhi on January 29 to mull on the way ahead in the fight against the BJP as they held a march to "save" the Constitution, which they said was under "assault".

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Karnataka: Move to drop riot cases against minorities draws flak

A letter written by the Karnataka DGP to the police commissioners of Mangaluru, Belagavi and 20 other superintendents of police of different districts seeking opinion about withdrawing riot cases against ‘innocent’ persons belonging to minority community has created a political furore.

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'America first does not mean America alone': Trump at Davos



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'America first does not mean America alone': Trump at Davos



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Live: Free trade must be fair, Trump says at Davos



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01/26/18 7:59 AM

Important to maintain status quo at India-China border: Indian envoy

The Doklam standoff has been blown out of proportion but it is important to not change the "status quo" at sensitive points on the India-China border, Indian ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said.

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Kohli overtakes MSD for most Test runs as captain

Virat Kohli on Friday surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the India captain with most runs in Test cricket.

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Honest borrowers to get easy loans: Government

Honest borrowers will find it easier to get loans from public sector banks (PSBs) following the reforms being undertaken, financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar has said, asserting that there would be a premium on integrity.

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Rahul Gandhi takes 6th row seat at R-day parade

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday attended the Republic Day Parade and took the designated seat in the sixth row, prompting an angry reaction from his party that accused the government of setting aside tradition and indulging in "cheap politics".

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BSF refuses to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers

Months after a warm exchange of greetings and sweets on Diwali, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday refused to share sweets with Pakistan Rangers on the occasion of India's 69th Republic Day. Sweets were, however, exchanged between the BSF and Bangladesh's Border Guards at Fulbari post.

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R-Day: India's military might, cultural prowess enthrall Asean leaders

Marching contingents, strategic defence weaponry and colourful tableaux were on display as India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade watched by thousands of people along with ten Asean leaders who attended the event as chief guests, in a historic first.

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01/26/18 5:01 AM

President Kovind turns emotional at R-Day Parade

After presenting the award to Corporal Nirala's wife Sushmanand and his mother Malti Devi at the Republic Day Parade, the President was seen wiping his face and eyes with his handkerchief.

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Watch: BSF's 'Seema Bhawani' stuns spectators

The 69th Republic Day of the country created history by featuring breathtaking stunts from the first ever all-woman contingent of motorcyclists from Border Security Force (BSF). The 113-women team named ‘Seema Bhawani’ or the border braves zoomed across the Rajpath during the parade.

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Cong, BJP in ugly war of tweets on 'ex-jailbirds'



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Live: Rahul, Pujara fall early on Day 3 against SA

Ind vs SA 2018: South Africa will look to bowl India out under 150, if possible and then try to chase it down. If India get past 150, one can - they might well avoid the whitewash.

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Scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to 'nuclear apocalypse'

It was the second occasion the timepiece, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as an indicator of the world's susceptibility to cataclysm, was moved forward since the 2016 election of US president Donald Trump.

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Fire erupts at South Korean hospital, killing at least 39

01/26/18 12:51 AM

Live: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 3

Check live cricket score, cricket scorecard & ball by ball commentary of India vs South Africa 3rd Test on Times of India

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Thursday, 25 January 2018

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01/25/18 10:10 PM

Indo-Asean trade rises 10% to $72bn in FY17

Trade and economic ties between India and the 10-nation Asean (Association of Southeast Asian nations) have enormous potential but needs more work to realise the gains. Two-way trade between India and Asean moved up to $71.6 billion in 2016-17 from $65.1 billion in 2015-16 (over 10% increase).

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Padma Shris for all 10 Asean nations to mark 25 years of partnership

A novelty of this year’s Padma awards list was Padma Shris being given to one person from all 10 Asean nations to mark 25 years of India’s partnership with the southeast Asian grouping.

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GST relief for low-cost homes, 1st-time buyers

The GST rate has been reduced to 8% from the existing 12% on purchase of houses availing of the credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, and of those houses that are constructed in a project that has got infrastructure status.

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Disagree, but respect fellow citizens’ rights: Prez

A day after protesters opposing Padmaavat went on a rampage, President R N Kovind, in his first Republic Day address, said there can be a disagreement with another viewpoint, or even a historical context, without mocking fellow citizens’ dignity and personal space.

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01/25/18 5:57 PM

5-yr-old abducted in Delhi on R-day eve

On Republic Day eve, with the capital under unprecedented security cover, two armed criminals on a bike intercepted a school van, shot at the driver and rode away with a five-year-old boy after dragging him out of the vehicle.

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01/25/18 4:34 PM

Live: U-19 WC: India opt to bat vs Bangladesh



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Terror, maritime cooperation top agenda at Asean summit

Maritime cooperation, with an eye on the security situation in South China Sea (SCS), and terrorism dominated India’s unprecedented Asean outreach, including its decision to invite leaders of all 10 Asean nations for the R-Day parade to celebrate 25 years of India-Asean partnership.

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Padma Vibhushan for maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Bhushan for Dhoni

Repeating last year’s trend, the government has once again conferred the coveted Padma awards on a cross-section of “unsung” achievers who have contributed to diverse fields such as social welfare, arts, traditional medicine and healing, and even recycling of waste, all while keeping well away from the spotlight.

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On Republic Day eve, Rahul's 'letter to nation'



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01/25/18 12:44 PM

Dhoni, Advani win Padma Bhushan awards

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were on Thursday conferred with the country's third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan.

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IAF re-launches $2bn global hunt for acquiring 6 mid-air refuellers



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India edge into lead after Bhuvi, Bumrah magic

By stumps on day two India found themselves 49/1 after bowling out the hosts for 194 - a lead of 42 on a devilishly tricky Wanderers surface where lateral movement and uneven bounce has made batting a test of both team's resolve.

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Eye on China: India, Asean agree to cooperate in maritime domain​

India and ten Asean countries on Thursday agreed to establish a mechanism for greater cooperation in the maritime domain, a move which comes in the wake of growing concerns in the region over China's rising military posturing in the South China Sea.

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Government announces 2018 Padma awards



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Citizens are India's pillars: Prez on R-Day eve



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Live: President's Republic Day address to nation



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Cong claims Rahul assigned 4th row seat at R-Day

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been invited by the government for the Republic Day parade on Friday, but only to be seated in the fourth row, according to Congress leaders. However, there has been no official confirmation on the seating arrangement of political leaders as well as ministers.

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Draw lessons to avoid incidents like Doklam in future, China tells India

The Chinese military on Thursday criticised Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's recent remarks that Doklam is a disputed territory, asserting that it is very much part of China, and India should draw lessons from the 73-day standoff to avoid similar incidents in the future.

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Live updates: PM Modi's address at Asean Summit



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Why Gambhir may watch cartoons during IPL auction

Despite being the second highest scorer in the 2017 IPL, curiously, Gautam Gambhir remains up for grabs as three franchisees - Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab - look for their next captains at the IPL player auction.

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December GST collection rises to Rs 86,703 crore



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'Screen film, we will protect you': Haryana Police



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Why Haryana cops fail to keep peace - repeatedly



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One budget, nine elections, 1.3 billion people: India's big year

Rising discontent in rural areas and unrest among farmers is pressuring Modi to spend more on the countryside -- home to about 68 percent of India's 1.3 billion people and a key voting bloc in the world's largest democracy.

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'Padmaavat' protests: Who said what



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Colorado sheriff’s deputy dies in shooting, manhunt reportedly on for suspects

01/25/18 12:29 AM

Fact & fiction: Padmini through the ages

Controversies surrounding the Bollywood film, ‘Padmaavat’, have renewed public interest in the life and times of the Chittor queen.

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Live: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 2

Check live cricket score, cricket scorecard & ball by ball commentary of India vs South Africa 3rd Test on Times of India

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Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Rahul slams BJP over anti-'Padmaavat' protests



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TOISA 2018: Vote for the best of Indian sport

The Times of India Sports Awards is our tribute to Indian sportspersons. Find more on legendary sportsmen, videos, photos and nominations for TOISA 2018.

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01/24/18 10:01 PM

Padmaavat: No show in 4 big states; smooth sailing in South, Maha, WB

​​Padmaavat faces a total blackout on the day of its scheduled release on Thursday in at least four big states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Bihar — with cinema and multiplex owners firm against screening the movie. In Uttar Pradesh, another big territory for Hindi films, cinema owners are in a dilemma.

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Michigan State president to resign Thursday amid Larry Nassar scandal, AP reports

01/24/18 8:46 PM

Nat’l Stadium a no-entry zone for players

Rented out to the Union home ministry recently, the historic Major Dhyanchand National Stadium building has become off limits for hockey academy players and youngsters coming to the complex under the government’s ‘comeand-play’ scheme.

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Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

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01/24/18 6:03 PM

India, Vietnam talk with eye on China

Amid uncertainty over the security situation in the South China Sea, where there has been no let-up in Chinese construction in disputed waters, India and Vietnam discussed maritime cooperation on Wednesday and vowed to further expand their defence ties.

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Rs 88,000cr bank recap, reforms plan unveiled

The government on Wednesday unveiled details of its bank recapitalisation plan with a capital infusion of over Rs 88,000 crore in the current financial year for 20 state-run banks and linked it to a sixpoint reform agenda to restore their health and step up lending to aid growth.

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4 US citizens killed, 2 injured in Taliban attack Saturday at Kabul hotel, State Department confirms

01/24/18 5:36 PM

Violent protests in NCR ahead of 'Padmaavat' release

An anti-Padmaavat mob attacked school buses taking children home in Gurgaon on Wednesday afternoon. The violence left at least one school bus badly damaged and scores of kids, who cowered on the floor to shield themselves from bricks flying at the windows and glass shards from shattered bus panes, deeply shocked.

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4 US citizens killed, 2 injured in Taliban attack Saturday at Kabul hotel, State Department confirms

01/24/18 5:09 PM

Need to balance national interest & right to privacy: SC on Aadhaar

With terrorism posing a major threat and the government spending thousands of crores on social welfare measures, there’s a need to strike a balance between a citizen’s right to privacy and state interest, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday during a hearing on Aadhaar’s constitutional validity.

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Rs 1,000 cr in Budget to curb NCR pollution

The Centre has said that Rs 1,000 crore will be earmarked in the coming Budget to tackle the problem of stubble burning, among other things, in Delhi’s neighbouring states in an effort to make the air in the capital more breathable and relieve it from the smog that has come to mark its winters.

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Thousands of FBI cellphones affected by glitch that lost ex-Mueller team officials' texts

01/24/18 3:02 PM

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years

The disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony in a Michigan courtroom.

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Violent protests before 'Padmaavat' release: Top developments



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Larry Nassar sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison

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DOJ issues harsh warning to 23 cities

01/24/18 12:20 PM

Mob protesting against 'Padmaavat' attacks school bus in Gurugram



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3rd Test: South Africa 6/1, trail India by 181

Only three players got into double-digits as India were bowled out for 187 on day one of the third Test, which would have been far less if not for some generosity from the home side.

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Major multiplex body says no screening of 'Padmaavat' in 4 states

As violent protests against the release of film 'Padmaavat' burgeoned, the Multiplex Association of India said today its members would not screen the period drama in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa.

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China hails PM Modi's Davos speech, says will jointly fight protectionism

"(In) fighting against protectionism and promoting globalisation, China and India share a lot of common interests," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

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Sohrabuddin 'fake' encounter: Ban on media lifted



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'Padmaavat' row: Mobs torch vehicles, block roads



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'Padmaavat' row: Protesters torch bus in Gurugram



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AAP MLAs' disqualification: Delhi HC refuses interim order on stay plea



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Maruti to unveil 1st electric car in a fortnight

​India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will showcase its first electric car concept, the e-Survivor at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo next month, the company said on Wednesday in a communication to the stock exchanges.

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Chaibasa fodder scam: Lalu gets 5 years in jail



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Scientists reconstruct face of 9k yr-old teenager

Dawn is believed to be aged between 15 to 18 based on an analysis of her bones and teeth. She has a protruding jaw, thought to be caused by chewing on animal skin to make it into soft leather - a common practice among people of that era - and a scowling expression.

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Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Let’s see if you like me after budget: PM to CEOs

With PM Narendra Modi scheduled to speak at 11.15 am, chief executives did not want to take a chance, given that the opening plenary is usually a full house. Some of them turned up as early as 9.30am but had to wait for the doors to be opened at 10.15 am.

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Kohli will get better as captain: Ganguly

In his column for TOI, Ganguly wrote that people should allow Kohli some room given this tour of South Africa was always going to be tough for a team that has played in Asia for the past 12 months.

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History will repeat itself this Republic Day

History will repeat itself this Republic Day. On January 26, 1950 when India celebrated its first Republic Day, the chief guest was south-east Asian strongman Sukarno. Sixty-eight years on, India has again invited an Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, to grace the occasion.

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Oppn may move to impeach CJI: Yechury

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Tuesday that opposition parties had started discussions on the crisis triggered by four seniormost judges of the SC accusing CJI Dipak Misra of judicial impropriety, adding that they may even consider moving an impeachment motion against the CJI.

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Hafiz Saeed seeks protection from arrest

​Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on Tuesday requested the United Nations to send its officials to Jamaat-ud Dawa’s offices to check whether he was involved in terrorist or humanitarian activities.

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Senate confirms Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve boss, replacing Janet Yellen

01/23/18 5:41 PM

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Strength during shutdown: Weekend strike in Syria takes out 150 ISIS terrorists, Pentagon says

01/23/18 4:30 PM

Red corridor shrinks to 58 districts

A redrawn counter-insurgency strategy, backed by real-time intelligence through use of modern technology like drones and involving coordinated day and night operations by security personnel, to target Maoists deep inside the jungles has brought down the number of districts afflicted by left-wing extremist violence to 58.

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177/180: India at bottom in green ranking

Poor handling of air pollution abatement and forest protection measures has seen India slip to 177th position in green rankings this year from its 141st position two years ago.

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At CEO meet, PM talks ease of living

Going beyond ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is focusing on improving the “ease of living” for the common man, in what is seen as the latest slogan for better governance.

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PM pitches India as new pole in globalised world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch to investors on Tuesday and said the government had rolled out the red carpet and was removing red tape. He also showcased India as a sustainable counterpoise to the US and China on the global challenges of climate change, terrorism and protectionism.

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Fearing arrest, Hafiz Saeed seeks protection ahead of UN's team arrival

Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed on Tuesday filed a petition in the Lahore high court seeking protection from arrest ahead of the arrival of the UNSC's sanctions monitoring team, saying the government wants to arrest him at the behest of India and the US.

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India to become $5 trillion economy by 2025: Modi

"Almost all areas of our economy have been opened to foreign direct investment," PM Modi said on Tuesday at the opening session of the World Economic Forum in Davos. "More than 1400 archaic laws that were an obstacle to doing business" have been abolished in the last three years.

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Kohli contradicts Shastri: 'Our errors, not lack of preparation, led to loss'

India skipper Virat Kohli insisted his team didn't come under prepared for the Test series against South Africa, contradicting coach Ravi Shastri's views that the side should have spent more time preparing.

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'Enough's enough': After girl's murder, Pak women speak out on sex abuse

The brutal rape and killing of Zainab Ansari, a 7-yr-old girl whose body was left in a garbage dump, has unleashed a wave of revulsion around Pak, revealing a string of child abductions and killings by a suspected serial ​predator and generating outrage at a culture of silence surrounding sexual abuse.

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Virat Kohli challenges individuals in Indian team

Captain Virat Kohli revealed on Tuesday there has been some hard talking in the India camp ahead of the third and final Test against South Africa, starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Wednesday.

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India replacing red tape with red carpet: PM Modi

PM Modi cited recent data and surveys to suggest that India was open for business and added that his government's policies had received widespread support from the people.

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‘Hadiya is adult, court can't question her choice’



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Big relief for thousands of stranded Indians as Kuwait declares amnesty



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Cockpit fight: Licence of two Jet pilots suspended



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PM Modi's address at Davos: Top 10 quotes



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Please tell Davos why 1% of Indians get 73% of wealth: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi



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'Can't see Kohli as long-term captaincy option'

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has raised fingers at India skipper Virat Kohli's leadership credentials, asking if he really is the right choice for captaincy in the longer run.

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PM Modi draws crowd for keynote speech at Davos

"Last time an Indian PM came to Davos was in 1997, when Deve Gowda ji had come. That time our GDP was little more than 400 billion dollars, now its more than six times," PM Modi said at the plenary session of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Davos way ahead of its time: PM at WEF summit



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PM Modi's address at WEF: Highlights



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Live: PM Modi to address Davos Summit shortly



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How wealthy Qatar is fighting Saudi-led siege

Among Persian Gulf states, Qatar was the picked-on little sibling. Gas riches and an independent-minded ruling family changed that. Now it's in the fight of its life.

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No ban on 'Padmaavat', SC rejects MP, Raj pleas

he Supreme Court (SC) today pulled up Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while dismissing their plea asking the court to reconsider lifting the ban on 'Padmaavat' in their states citing. The SC then directed the 2 states to take steps to maintain law and order.

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Is this 'largest war on terror in the world'?



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Monday, 22 January 2018

India means business: PM Modi tells global CEOs

Under the tagline of "India means business", the roundtable was attended by 40 CEOs of global companies and 20 from India.

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India means business: PM Modi tells global CEOs

Under the tagline of "India means business", the roundtable was attended by 40 CEOs of global companies and 20 from India.

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Arrest, expel Taliban from your soil now: US to Pak



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Airlines may charge 30% of fare for Wi-Fi

Travellers could soon be able to post a selfie on social media while on board a plane, but may have to shell out at least 20-30% of the fare to avail of in-flight data connectivity.

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Trump imitates Modi's accent at meetings: Report



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PM Modi holds global CEO meet, pitches for business in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hosted a round-table meeting with CEOs of top global companies in Davos. PM Modi hosted the welcome reception for international elite, who gathered to discuss the challenges confronting the global economy.

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'India 5th most attractive investment destination'

India moved up a notch to overtake Japan as the fifth most attractive investment destination in a survey of global CEOs. The survey will come as a booster for PM Modi who will court international investors on Monday and Tuesday in a bid to get more investment into the country.

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2 ‘world class’ trains to cut travel time by 20%

By June this year, the railways will roll out a ‘first of its kind’ semi-high speed, self-propelled train set which will cut down the travel time by at least 20% in comparison to any train drawn by a loco due to faster acceleration and deceleration.

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Loya death serious issue, says SC, transfers all cases to itself

The Supreme Court said on Monday that PILs seeking an independent probe into special CBI judge B H Loya’s death raised serious issues which should be decided by looking objectively into all documents without being distracted by allegations.

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India lags behind China, Pak in inclusiveness index: WEF survey

India was ranked 62nd among 74 emerging economies on World Economic Forum’s Inclusive Development Index, a report released on Monday said. While Norway topped the rankings, China was at 26th and Pakistan at 47.

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‘79% women, 78% men want a daughter’

About 79% of women aged 15 to 49 and 78% of men in the 15-54 age group in India want to have at least one daughter, according to recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data.

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Ex-judge interfering in graft case probe: CBI

The CBI on Monday said the plea of former Odisha high court judge, IM Quddusi, seeking a court-monitored probe into the leak of confidential transcripts to media, was a “clear attempt at fishing and roving inquiry to gain knowledge of what forms part of case diary”.

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IAF's first-ever women fighter pilots to fly MiG-21

Within a month or so, an Indian woman will tear into the skies on a supersonic fighter jet all alone for the first time in the country. Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh have already scripted history by becoming the first-ever women to undergo fighter pilot training in IAF.​​​

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Prime Minister Modi arrives in Davos for WEF

On Tuesday, the PM is scheduled to deliver the inaugural speech exactly a year after Xi Jinping told the world about the benefits of globalisation, while US president and his supporters were chanting 'America First'.

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Senate Democrats back bill reopening US govt

"We will vote today to reopen the government," Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the Senate. Schumer said Democrats would continue negotiating with Republicans on a bill to protect young immigrants from deportation.

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BSF pounds Pak positions with 9k mortar shells

The BSF has fired over 9,000 rounds of mortar shells across the International Border (IB) in Jammu in the past four days as part of "pinpointed" retaliatory action against Pakistan's unprovoked firing, destroying firing positions and fuel dumps of the Pakistan Rangers at multiple places, officials said on Monday.

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From billboards to platters: India toast of town at Davos

For now, Davos teems with huge billboards atop buildings and even on buses, promoting India and Indian companies. The Geneva-based WEF is hosting its 48th annual meeting where more than 3,000 leaders from across the world are expected to participate in a high-profile talk fest for five days.

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New Maruti Suzuki Swift: Old soul reincarnated



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Ravi Shastri defends Ajinkya Rahane's omission

India coach Ravi Shastri on Monday defended the team management's decision to leave out Ajinkya Rahane from the first two Tests in South Africa, saying Rohit Sharma was the best option going by form.

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All 11,000 trains, 8,500 stations to have CCTV surveillance



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IPL 2018 to begin on April 7 in Mumbai

The 11th edition of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held from April 7 to May 27, the IPL governing council said on Monday. Mumbai will host the opening match and the final of the cash-rich T20 tournament.

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'Raise income tax exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh'



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AAP to file fresh plea in HC against disqualification of 20 MLAs

The party on Monday withdrew from the Delhi high court their plea for a stay on the Election Commission's recommendation seeking their disqualification.

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Why Davos 2018 matters to India and the world



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WEF at Davos: Here's what is on Modi's agenda



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Disqualification: AAP MLAs withdraw plea



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2018 IPL player auction guide

From an original pool of 1122, there will be 578 cricketers up for auction; of these, 360 are Indian and the rest overseas players.

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Judge Loya death: SC tranfers to itself 2 HC cases



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Pak 'won't allow' UN team access to Hafiz Saeed



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Sunday, 21 January 2018

MP, Rajasthan move SC to modify 'Padmaavat' ban



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MP, Rajasthan move SC to modify 'Padmaavat' ban



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2L under lens for Rs 20L deposits after note ban

The amount of suspect deposits is estimated to be around Rs 2.9 lakh crore, which is less than a fifth of the notes that were deposited. In all over five lakh have not responded to responded to the department's request for verification.

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'India's richest 1% corner 73% of wealth generation'

Besides, 67 crore Indians comprising the population's poorest half saw their wealth rise by just 1%, as per the survey released by the international rights group Oxfam hours before the start of the annual congregation of the rich and powerful from across the world in this resort town.

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India to be open-defecation free by LS polls: Govt

Urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said his ministry will hit the target a year before the October 2019 deadline. The sanitation ministry is confident of meeting the target by December 2018. The target of building toilets in rural areas is 11 times more than what is required in cities and towns.

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India's a Hindu rashtra, says RSS chief Bhagwat

According to Bhagwat, it is Hindutva that has "united India despite diversity of language, religion, lifestyle and custom". He added, "Hindutva accepts diversity, not divisions. That is why India is a Hindu rashtra."

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India, Russia in talks for S-400 missile shield deal

"All the five S-400 systems, which can even take on medium-range ballistic missiles, apart from cruise missiles, will be delivered in 54 months. The force-multiplier will change the dynamics of air defence in the region," a defence ministry source said.

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2L under lens for Rs 20L deposits after note ban

The amount of suspect deposits is estimated to be around Rs 2.9 lakh crore, which is less than a fifth of the notes that were deposited. In all over five lakh have not responded to responded to the department's request for verification.

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'Common man doesn't demand sops, He expects to get what he deserves'

In an interview to Times Now, the PM responded to a question on whether the crisis in the judiciary was avoidable. The government and political parties should keep out of the affairs of the judiciary, which is capable of sitting together and finding a solution to the current controversy enveloping the Supreme Court, he said.

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Padmaavat protests: Buses torched, vehicles attacked

Karni Sena members, armed with lathis, blocked busy roads in Gurgaon and vandalised unmanned toll booths in Noida, blocked highways and attacked public and private vehicles in Surat and other parts of Gujarat.

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58% of rural teens can read basic English: Survey

The increasing proficiency in English correlates with growing aspiration among the children surveyed, 60% of whom want to study beyond Class XII. By contrast, just 35% of those who could not read Class II level text fluently wanted to continue studies beyond Class XII.

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20 AAP Delhi MLAs disqualified, bypolls in 6 mos

Having had a poor electoral run in Punjab, Goa and Gujarat where it was looking to mark a presence, AAP will have its hands full in retaining its bastion against the challenge posed by BJP and Congress. For the BJP, despite its big wins in the Delhi municipal elections, factionalism and recent sealing drive are fatcors it has to overcome.

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Budget, 2019 polls in PM's Times Now interview



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Even Congress should be 'Congress-mukt': PM Modi



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To think India's foreign policy is based on Pak is grave injustice: PM Modi



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Live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to Times Now



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PM Modi's interview with Times Now: Highlights



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Watch: PM Modi’s interview with Times Now



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'Will share vision for India's global engagements'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he will share his vision for India's future engagements with the international community during his Davos trip, as he sought "serious attention" of world leaders on existing and emerging challenges to the contemporary global systems.

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Path of truth full of obstacles, but universe will help you: Kejriwal



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UNSC team to visit Pak over sanctions on Saeed

Amid mounting global pressure on Pakistan to act against Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed and entities linked to him, a UN Security Council team will visit the country this week for an assessment of Islamabad's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime.

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We will knock the doors of HC and even SC if needed, says AAP



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Delhi fire: Accused sent to judicial custody



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Delhi fire: Accused sent to judicial custody



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Live: We will knock SC door if needed, says AAP



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India won't hesitate to cross border: Rajnath

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said India has shown it can attack its enemies not only on its soil, but also in a foreign territory, if need be. Singh said India wants to maintain a friendly relationship with its neighbour.

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Rahul will lead party to victory in 2019: Ahmed Patel

Patel, who had won the Rajya Sabha election from Gujarat last year in a close contest, also said the poll verdict in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state was a "moral victory" for the Congress as the BJP, which had talked about getting 150 seats, was wrapped up under 100.

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Prez approves EC's recommendation to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs



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A US-style online platform to sell bad loans? 

The Reserve Bank has called for putting in place an online trading platform on the lines of the system in the US, to sell distressed assets to ensure more transparency and better price discovery.

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Jio Filmfare: Ranveer pays tribute to Bappi Lahiri



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WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

With exquisite desi cuisine on the platter and live yoga sessions on display, the annual Swiss jamboree of the rich and powerful from "a fractured world" will begin on Monday in Davos where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch India as a growth engine for the global economy.

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Saturday, 20 January 2018

Several dead as gunmen attack top Kabul hotel, take hostages

Gunmen attacked Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel on Saturday, seizing hostages and exchanging gunfire with security forces as the building in the Afghan capital caught fire and residents and staff fled.​

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Vidya Balan wins Filmfare for Best Actor (Female)

Bollywood came together to raise a toast to the best in the industry at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 in Mumbai. The event brought together the biggest and brightest stars in the entertainment business under one roof and was hosted by none other than the Badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan.

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‘Hindi Medium’ wins Best Film award at Filmfare 2018

In 2017, Bollywood presented us with films that boasted of the traditional filmy masala but films that also moved away from the typical content. The 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 Best Film award was presented to ‘Hindi Medium’.

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Best Director Filmfare award for Ashwiny Tiwari

As the most acclaimed films of 2017 brought to the fore fresh stories and new voices. And the same reflected in this year’s nominations for the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 Best Director category.

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Jio Filmfare Awards 2018: Complete winners’ list

Members of the Hindi film industry came together to celebrate the best of Bollywood in the year 2017 at 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018, held on January 20 at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai. The starry night was hosted by Bollywood’s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan, and his good friend and filmmaker Karan Johar provided him some company on the stage.

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Black Lady shines on Delhi couple, sensuous RJ



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Rebuked, Class XII boy shoots Haryana principal

A Class XII boy walked into his principal’s office on Saturday morning and shot her three times with his father’s licensed revolver. The principal, 47-year-old Ritu Chhabra of Swami Vivekanand School at Yamunanagar in Haryana, succumbed to her wounds in hospital later in the day.

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'Junior judge’ recuses, CJI to hear Loya case

Justice Arun Mishra, who was upset about the insinuation by the four judges that he had under the CJI emerged as the “bench of preference” to which important and sensitive cases are being assigned, had, along with Justice M M Shantanagoudar, refused on Tuesday to hear the Loya case.

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Lockheed for making custom-built fighters in India

American aerospace and defence major Lockheed Martin has proposed to manufacture custom-built F-16 fighter jets in India, which its officials say will give Indian industry a unique opportunity to become part of the world's largest fighter aircraft ecosystem.

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Live: 10 dead in fire at plastic factory in Delhi



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J&K police sounds 'red alert', asks people to shift

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday sounded a "red alert" and asked border dwellers to move out of their areas as the situation is "sensitive" in wake of continuous shelling by Pakistan troops. The police said every government has a great responsibility towards their citizens and the state.

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A new arms race is building while world watches Trump and North Korea

Throughout last year, while Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un traded public insults, China has been quietly bolstering its military presenc​e on islands it has been building.

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Govt set to hit divestment goal 1st time post Rs 36,915cr ONGC-HPCL deal

The government is all set to cross annual disinvestment target this fiscal for the first with ONGC buying the Centre's entire 51 per cent stake in HPCL for Rs 36,915 crore.

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India beat Pak to retain Blind Cricket WC title

Sunil Ramesh rose to the occasion as he played a great knock of 93 to help India retain Blind Cricket World Cup title after beating arch-rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling final played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE on Saturday.

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Herald: Swamy submits I-T docs against Gandhis

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday told a Delhi court that a Rs 414 crore fine was recently imposed on Young Indian Pvt Ltd by the Income Tax department in connection with the National Herald case filed by him against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others.

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At UNSC meet, India, US and Afghanistan target Pak over terrorism

Pakistan needs to change its "mindset" of differentiating between good and bad terrorists, India has told the UN Security Council, urging it to focus on challenges posed by terrorism emanating from the safe havens from across the border.

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