Fix legal age of marriage for men at 18 years: Law Commission

“If a universal age for majority is recognised, and that grants all citizens the right to choose their governments, surely, they must then be also considered capable of choosing their spouses. For equality in the true sense, the insistence on recognising different ages of marriage between consenting adults must be abolished,” the law panel said.

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Loans to get costlier as SBI hikes lending rates

State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the lending rate by 20 basis points across all tenors up to three years. Now SBI's overnight and one-month tenors' Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) stands at 8.1 per cent as against 7.9 per cent, as per the SBI's website.

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IPPB: India’s biggest bank in the making

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will focus on providing banking and financial services to people in rural areas, by linking all the 1.55 lakh post office branches (that’s nearly 2.5 times the bank network) with IPPB services by the end of 2018. Around 11,000 postmen both in rural and urban areas will provide doorstep banking services.

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Times Top10: India’s biggest bank in the making

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Will selectors rest Virat, Hardik for Asia Cup?

Will Virat Kohli play in the Asia Cup or not? This million dollar question will be answered on Saturday when the Indian team will be picked for the continental tournament, which will be held in UAE this time, in the 50-over format from September 15.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 14

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FBI arrests five 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound suspects days after multiple charges were dropped

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India's GDP growth accelerates to 8.2% in Q1

India’s economic growth soared to an over two-year high in April-June quarter, powered by solid expansion in manufacturing, the farm sector and gathering strength in consumer spending, bolstering the government’s reforms record.

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Fake news: IT giants may face criminal charges

The India heads of global internet and social media giants should face criminal proceedings in case their platforms are used to spread fake news and other ‘sinister’ campaigns that lead to lynching and riots, a top government committee is understood to have recommended.

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OBC data to be collected as part of Census in 2021

The Modi government has decided to collect data on other backward classes (OBCs) as part of the 2021 Census in a decision which marks a concession to the demand of the assertive “backwards”. The decision could also potentially clear the way for sub-categorisation of castes lumped under the OBC rubric.

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14 for 4: Hizb, J&K police release each other’s kin

The Hizb let the 14 captives go after the J&K police had released the militants’ arrested kin. Sources later said police had arrested other relatives of militants as well and that they, too, had been released. The unofficial prisoner swap is a rare quid pro quo in Kashmir’s violent past.

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Wink not blasphemous, says SC, clears actor

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against actor Priya Prakash Varrier on Friday for her wink in the song “Manikya Malaraya Poovi” from the Malayalam film “Oru Adaar Love”, and said a wink could never be “blasphemous” for Islam or any religion.

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Uniform Civil Code not desirable at this stage, says Law Commission

With Uniform civil code suffering from a lack of consensus, the commission has called for amendments in existing family laws and codification in aspects of personal law that aim for gender equality “within communities” rather than seeking the more contentious parity “between communities”.

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Pujara hits 132 to keep momentum with India

Cheteshwar Pujara struck a crucial century to keep the momentum with India in the fourth Test against England after a burst of four wickets in 16 balls from Moeen Ali threatened to give the hosts the edge on day two.

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Trade war: Chinese turn to fortune tellers to predict Trump's next move

Armed with photos of Trump and his date of birth, the superstitious in China are turning to the divine - from masters on cosmic energy to experts on ancient spirits - for tips on what the president has got up his sleeve in the escalating trade spat between the world’s two largest economies.

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Pak, Saudi Arabia silent as China cracks down on Uighur Muslims

A UN report has said that China was holding as many as 1 million Uighur Muslims in "re-education" camps. While UN, US and Europe have asked China to halt these rights abuses, Muslim nations like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have not released any statements on Chinese clampdown.

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Over 5.29-cr ITRs filed as deadline ends today

Over 5.29 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed by taxpayers as the deadline ends today, signalling an increase of more than 60 per cent from the previous year. The total number of ITRs filed by the taxpayers during the current financial year stands at 5,29,66,509, officials said.

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Army starts process to acquire 6.5L assault rifles under 'Make in India'

The Army on Friday floated a RFI (request for information) for 7.62x31 square mm caliber assault rifles, with an effective kill range of 300 metres to be produced by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) as well as private sector companies, for which responses must be submitted by September 24.

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As Siang swells, rescue ops on in Arunachal, Assam

As many as 19 people were on Friday airlifted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from a flooded Arunachal Pradesh island, while over 200 others were rescued by disaster response teams from Assam's Dhemaji district as the Siang river, originating from China, continued to swell due to heavy rains.

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Asiad: Indian women's hockey team loses 1-2 to Japan, gets silver

The Indian women hockey team's dream of reclaiming the gold at the Asian Games after 36 years remained unfulfilled as it lost 1-2 to Japan to settle for the silver medal here on Friday. It was yet another heartbreak for Indian hockey, a day after the fancied men's team lost to Malaysia via penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals.

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Rahul flight scare was 'survivable', says probe

An expert panel set up by the aviation ministry to probe this incident released its report on Friday evening, stating that "the incident was survivable." Rahul Gandhi was flying from Delhi to Hubli, Karnataka, on April 26 when his plane had developed a technical snag.

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'England too dependent on Cook & Root': Gambhir

The fourth India vs England Test is quite interestingly poised after a good performance by the Indian fast bowlers on the opening day. In a candid chat with TimesofIndia.com Gautam Gambhir talks about the vulnerable English batting line-up and also why youngster Sam Curran manages to bat freely while seniors struggle against the Indian fast bowlers.

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Q1 GDP zooms to 8.2%, highest growth rate in eight quarters

The GDP growth rate in the last quarter was 7.7 per cent while that in the first quarter of the previous financial year stood at 5.59 per cent. The growth rate exceeded Street expectations, as a Reuters poll of economists had projected it to come at 7.6 per cent.

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Census 2021 will collect data on OBCs

Census 2021 will for the first time collect data on other backwards castes. Nearly 25 lakh enumerators are trained and engaged for the gigantic exercise. Accurate collection of data will be ensured in Census 2021.

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Cash-strapped SAIL refuses dividend to govt

SAIL’s refusal could make it harder for the government to meet its budgeted target of raising Rs 1.06 lakh crore from the dividends and profit of state-owned companies this fiscal year ending March. Last fiscal year, the government received Rs 123 crore, 13 percent below the then target.

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Live Score: India look to take control on Day 2

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'Arrested activists only after clear evidence'

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India refutes Pak's spin on Indus Waters talks

India and Pakistan agreed to undertake mandated tours of each other's hydropower projects on the Indus, even as the Pakistani press reported only on the inspection of only India's projects. In fact, Pakistani sources told PTI India rejected Pakistan's objections on its hydropower projects on the Chenab.

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What a falling rupee means for household budgets, other plans

On Friday, the rupee plunged to a new-low as it hit the psychological 71-mark against the US dollar for the first time. For an import-dependent country such as India, currency depreciation hurts on several fronts, besides leading to a rise in general inflation.

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How this young monk pulls off the great memory trick

In his pursuit to become a ‘maha shatavdhani’,17-year-old Jain monk, Muni Padma prabhchandra sagar, will display his prodigious memory by allowing audience to ask questions randomly from a lot of 200. Sagar, a disciple of Acharya Nayachandrasagarji, used techniques like silence and meditation to increase attention span and working memory.

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Article 35(A) validity in J&K: SC adjourns hearing until January

The Supreme Court on Friday again adjourned its hearing on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A, this time until January. The J&K government and the Centre on Friday sought postponement of the hearing on the ground that the Panchayat polls in the state would go on till December.

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ITR filing last day today: Guide to avoid penalty

It is very important to pick the correct ITR form while filing the returns. Some of the available forms are ITR 1 (SAHAJ), ITR 2, ITR 3, ITR 4, ITR 4S (SUGAM), ITR 5, ITR 6 and ITR 7. After filing the returns online, taxpayers can quickly e-verify it using 'digital signature certificate' (DSC). For those who don't have a DSC, they can fill the verification form and send it to the tax department's office within 120 days of filing the returns.

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SC notice to BJP, several state govts on public ads

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Pak backs down after Imran govt's spat with US

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's new Imran Khan government is bending backwards to put behind it its first spat with the US over whether terrorism was discussed or not in the US administration's first chat with Pakistan's new premier last week. "Politically, we need to move on," said Pakistan yesterday .

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Iram Habib is first Kashmiri Muslim woman to become pilot

Thirty-year-old Iram Habib has become the first Kashmiri Muslim woman to become a pilot. Habib will join a private airline next month. Iram succeeds Tanvi Raina, a Kashmiri Pandit, who joined Air India as the Valley’s first woman pilot in 2016. In her pursuit, Iram even gave up her dream of achieving a doctorate in forestry to give wings to her childhood ambition.

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Hotel tender scam: Rabri, Tejashwi granted bail

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday heaved a sigh of relief after a special Delhi court on Friday granted bail to Rabri Devi, RJD supreme Lalu Prasad's wife and for to his sons Tejashwi Yadav who are co-accused in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation tender scam.

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Rupee has now breached 71 for the first time

he rupee on Friday breached the 71-mark for the first time against the dollar, hitting a fresh low. The weakening of the rupee over the last few days has been attributed to month-end dollar demand from importers, by currency watchers. The rupee has also been under pressure following global cues.

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Article 35(A) in SC today: All you need to know

A three-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC) will on Friday hear a legal challenge regarding to constitutional validity of Article 35A which bars non-residents of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from purchasing land in the state. Similar hearings have been adjourned twice this month.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 13

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Terrorists abduct kin of policemen in Kashmir

​The terrorists' action came on a day when the NIA arrested the second son of globally wanted terrorist Syed Salahuddin. Police did not immediately gave any official statement and said they were trying to ascertain reports of abductions.

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'Note ban, Rafale deal scams to help Modi’s friends'

Addressing a press conference, Rahul said, “Demonetisation was not a mistake but a deliberate attack on people. The intention was to help his (PM Narendra Modi’s) 15-20 crony capitalist friends, who have massive NPAs, by taking money from common man to fill their pockets.”

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All 5 activists taken home, put under house arrest

Human rights activists and lawyers Sudha Bhardwaj, Gautam Navlakha, Arun Ferreira and Vernon Gonsalves, and writer and Maoist ideologue P Varavara Rao, who were arrested by the Pune police in multi-city raids on Tuesday, were taken back to their homes and placed under house arrest in their cities on Thursday, in line with Wednesday’s Supreme Court order.

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2019 LS polls: BJP wants 20 seats, offers Nitish 12

BJP is understood to have proposed a ‘20-20 formula’ to its NDA allies from Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Under this arrangement, BJP wants to contest half of the state’s 40 seats, leaving the other 20 to its allies — 12 for Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), six for Ram Vilas Paswan’s LJP and two for Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP.

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SC/STs can get quota in home state only, says Supreme Court

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has held that scheduled castes or tribes can avail benefit of reservation in govt jobs only in their home states and can’t access quotas in other states where they might have migrated. Upholding the “son of the soil” principle, the bench said if a person’s status migrates with him it will amount to depriving the rights of SC/STs of the host state.

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I-T returns surge 60%, cross 5 crore filings

Income-tax returns filed so far this year hit the five crore mark on Thursday evening, a rise of over 60% compared with filings a year ago. While the authorities believe that a part of the rise was on account of persuasion and education of taxpayers, the government’s decision to impose a penalty on anyone filing after the August 31 deadline has also resulted in more people filing returns on time.

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Mumbai jail to get EU-style cells for fugitives

An old ground-plus-one structure within the 93-year-old jail in the heart of Mumbai will be demolished to make way for the block with about a dozen cells and toilets spread over the ground and first floors. An official said they expect the building to be ready in six months and house fugitive millionaires who could be brought back to face trials in frauds.

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After 28 years, Supreme Court acquits 2 of gang rape

A woman’s gang rape complaint against two men failed the Supreme Court’s scrutiny 28 years after the alleged incident, leading to the acquittal of the duo, who were sentenced to 10 years by the trial court as well as the Orissa high court.

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4th Test: Indian pacers dismiss England for 246

Bumrah (3/46) scalped three wickets, while Ishant Sharma (2/26), Mohammed Shami (2/51) and spinner R Ashwin (2/40) took two wickets each and Hardik Pandya (1/51) accounted for one as India dominated the proceedings on the opening day.

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Rahul repeats same charges 'like a parrot': BJP

The BJP hit back at Rahul Gandhi, saying he cannot launch his career by alleging scam in the Rafale deal and jeered at the Congress chief for sounding like a "broken record" by repeating the same set of allegations over this issue as well as demonetisation.

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'India, China in talks to revamp 12-year-old defence MoU, set up hotline'

India and China are holding talks to update a 12-year-old defence agreement and establish a hotline between the two defence ministries as part of the confidence building measures, a top Chinese defence ministry official said.

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Asiad: Jinson, women's relay win gold in athletics

The Indian athletics contingent ended its Asian Games campaign with a best ever show since 1978 with Jinson Johnson and the women's 4x400 relay team providing a golden touch on the last day of the athletics competitions on Thursday.

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Here's when Apple will launch its new iPhones

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Asiad: Jinson, women's relay team win gold in best ever athletics' show

The Indian 4x400m women's relay team clinched its fifth consecutive Asiad gold to maintain a remarkable domination in this event while Jinson Johnson won the 1500m final race as the country produced its best ever show in athletics since inaugural 1951 edition.

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Car, bike purchase to cost more from Sept 1

The three-year third-party insurance will cost Rs 5,286 for cars with engine capacity of less than 1,000cc, Rs 9,534 for cars with engine capacity from 1,000cc to 1,500cc and Rs 24,305 for cars with engine capacity of 1,500cc and above.

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'China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra'

China has alerted India about the rising water in river Tsangpo, called Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and Brahmaputra in Assam, leading to possibility of floods in downstream areas, Arunachal Pradesh MP Ninong Ering said on Thursday. Ering said the communication from China came following heavy rains in that country which has swollen Tsangpo.

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What does a Chinese superpower look like? Nothing like the US

For the first time in its long history, China has in President Xi Jinping a leader with a truly global vision. So, inevitably, Beijing looks to the US, the sole superpower, for a yardstick as to what that requires — be it a blue water navy or more research stations in Antarctica.

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Iran still abiding by nuclear deal terms: IAEA

The report from the International Atomic Energy Agency showed that Iran was still complying with the key parameters of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It comes despite the future of the deal being thrown into uncertainty after US President Donald Trump withdrew from the pact in May and re-imposed US sanctions.

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Rahul targets PM over Rafale deal, note ban

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Rupee slides to fresh all-time closing low

In the day trade, the rupee plunged to a record low of 70.90 to the dollar as firming oil prices fanned fears of widening current account deficit. A stronger dollar in overseas markets and losses in local stocks markets also impacted the rupee sentiment. The dollar index, which shows the dollar strength against a basket of currencies, was trading up 0.11 per cent at 94.56.

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Demonetisation fulfilled objective: Jaitley

Jaitley suggested that the 'larger objective' of demonetisation was to make India a tax-compliant society, an exercise which involved the formalisation of the economy and a blow to the black money​.

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Live: Rahul attacks NDA govt over demonetisation

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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Live updates: PM Modi addresses BIMSTEC summit

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kathmandu beginning August 30, to participate in the 4th BIMSTEC summit. Stay with TOI for live updates

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India's cows can save the earth by trying a new diet

Ermias Kebreab, Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California-Davis, recently showed that feeding seaweed as a dietary supplement to the cows dramatically reduced their emissions of methane gas.

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The large yellow diamond that fueled the $2 billion PNB fraud

The price of the large yellow diamond alternately shrank and spiked by about a million dollars as it moved across the globe. The three-carat gem was shipped at least four times between shadowy companies allegedly controlled by Indian billionaire Nirav Modi over about five weeks in 2011, according to a report by a US bankruptcy examiner.

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4th Test Live: Root wins toss, England opt to bat

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Ready to accept Stalin as leader if DMK takes me back: Alagiri

Expelled DMK leader and former Union minister M K Alagiri on Thursday said he was ready to accept his younger brother and party president M K Stalin as his leader if the party takes him back.

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Gambhir backs Indian bowlers to hunt England

India batsman Gautam Gambhir looks ahead to the fourth Test between India and England beginning in Southampton today. The left-hander believes India's bowling line-up, especially fast bowlers, could once again prove handful for the English batsmen and that the visitors are in with a good chance to level the series at 2-2.

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Siddaramaiah has been reduced to a non-entity in coalition govt: BSY

Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa slammed the HDK-led government for its lax administration and alleged that no government work can be achieved without paying bribes. "90 per cent of the people in the state are questioning the attitude of the government," he said.

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Quick Edit: Drop idea of VIP lanes at toll plazas

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India not guaranteed sanctions waiver for Russian missiles: US

Under current US rules against Russia, countries could face sanctions if they transact with Russian defence or intelligence sectors. India is currently in talks with Russia for buying S-400 long-range, surface-to-air missile system.

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Couldn't stand the humiliation: Shivpal Yadav

"I was being constantly humiliated. I was marginalized in the party for no fault of mine. People in UP are well aware of the turn of events that took place and the internal fight in the party," says estranged Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav.

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Fodder scam case: Lalu Prasad Yadav surrenders

RJD president ​Lalu Prasad Yadav surrendered to a CBI court in Ranchi, Jharkhand today after his provisional bail extension was denied by the Jharkhand High court. Yadav was out on bail for treatment of various ailments and spent a considerable amount of time in hospital. He was convicted last year in December.

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After world record, India face Malaysia in semis

India's 76 goals in the pool stage of the Asian Games is already a new world record for an international hockey tournament, and the defending champions take on Malaysia on Thursday to book a place in the final.

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You have to pay more for new car insurance now

Buyers of new vehicles will have to shell out more money from Saturday. The insurance regulator has made it mandatory for companies to offer only three-year policies for new cars and five-year policies for new two-wheelers with effect from September 1, 2018.

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PM in Nepal for BIMSTEC summit: Key points

BISMTEC summit has entered its fourth edition this year which is being hosted by Nepal and will be attended by all the member states. The purpose of the summit is to discuss regional issues and improve trade relations among the Bay of Bengal countries. BIMSTEC is crucial to India's Act East policy.

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Create special toll plaza lanes for VIPs and judges: HC to NHAI

The Madras high court sent a blunt message to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday: create exclusive lanes for VIPs, including sitting judges, at all toll plazas on national highways or face contempt of court proceedings.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 12

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Crunch time for India at meet on mega FTA

With India’s commerce minister Suresh Prabhu headed for Singapore on Thursday, it’s crunch time for India regarding its future status in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega free trade pact that would cover 16 nations, including the 10 member-countries of Asean.

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Govt says demonetisation met most objectives

The RBI, in its annual report released on Wednesday, said that it has successfully completed the “humungous task of processing and verification of specified bank notes”. It also said an amount of Rs 10,720 crore, representing the value of notes which has not been paid as on June 30, 2018, has been removed from the balance of “notes issued” and transferred to “other liabilities and provisions”.

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'5 activists were working to overthrow govt'

The Pune police on Wednesday maintained that they have collected “highly incriminating evidence” that establishes a link between the banned CPI (Maoist) and the five arrested activists. The activists were arrested on Tuesday following the probe relating to the Elgar Parishad held on the eve of the January 1 violence in Koregaon Bhima.

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Free govt coaching for JEE, NEET from 2019

The National Testing Agency, set up by the government to conduct exams for entrance to higher educational institutions, will convert its 2,697 test practice centres into teaching centres from next year. According to a HRD ministry official, the practice centres will start functioning from September 8.

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Asiad: Rickshaw-puller’s daughter wins Gold

On Wednesday, Swapna Barman, the 21-year-old daughter of a rickshaw-puller and a tea-picker won India’s first heptathlon gold in the Asian Games, working her way through the seven events spread out over two days. Barman, with a bandage on her jaw and her now-famous 12 toes encased in special shoes, took on the pain and Qingling during the last three events of the heptathlon — long jump, javelin and 800m.

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Keep arrested activists confined to homes: SC

Warning against muzzling dissent in a democracy, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Maharashtra police to keep arrested human right activists and lawyers Sudha Bhardwaj, Gautam Navlakha, P Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira and Vernon Gonsalves confined to their “own houses” till September 6and not to take them to jail.

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Rafale: With 15 questions for Rahul, FM counters Cong

In a counter-offensive against Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s charge of corruption in the Rafale deal, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday that Rahul’s claims on pricing and procedure were false and the NDA government got a better price for both the basic fighter and the weaponised version than what was being negotiated by UPA.

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Govt says demonetisation met most objective

The RBI, in its annual report released on Wednesday, said that it has successfully completed the “humungous task of processing and verification of specified bank notes”. It also said an amount of Rs 10,720 crore, representing the value of notes which has not been paid as on June 30, 2018, has been removed from the balance of “notes issued” and transferred to “other liabilities and provisions”.

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Judge dismisses all charges against 3 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound suspects

08/29/18 2:59 PM

Golden girl Swapna appeals for customised shoes

The first Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold, Swapna Barman - who has six toes in both her feet - produced her career-best performance by logging 6026 aggregate points from the seven events spread for two days.

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Kohli hints at playing unchanged XI in 4th Test

R Ashwin has recovered from his hip injury and is fit to play the fourth Test against England, said Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who hinted that he would field an unchanged side on Thursday after changing the playing XI in each of the last 38 Tests.

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Rafale deal: War of words between Rahul & Jaitley

The war of words between the Congress and the BJP over the Rafale defence deal intensified with Rahul on Wednesday when he dared the government to form a JPC to probe the deal even as the finance minister refuted Congress's allegations of a scam in the procurement of 36 jets from France.

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Decoding Rafale deal: From allegations to counter-allegations

Rafale is a French twin-engine multi-role fighter jet designed and built by Dassault Aviation. The Rafale jets are considered one of the most potent combat jets globally. India began the process to buy a fleet of 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) in 2007 after the defence ministry, headed then by Congress leader A K Antony, cleared the proposal from the Indian Air Force.

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Asian Games: India extend golden run in athletics

Heptathlete Swapna Barman added a dash of heroism to her historic gold medal, triple jumper Arpinder Singh personified the predictability that comes with the favourite tag as track-and-field remained India's happy hunting ground at the 18th Asian Games.

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Asiad: India in women's hockey final after 20 yrs

The Indian women's hockey team made its first Asian Games final in 20 years, outlasting three-time champions China 1-0. India's only title at the Asiad came way back in 1982. India will now face Japan, who upset five-time champions South Korea 2-0 in the other semifinal.

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'Dissent safety valve of democracy': SC orders house arrest of 5 activists

Five human rights activists arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence case would be kept under house arrest at their homes till September 6, the Supreme Court ordered on Wednesday, observing that dissent was the "safety valve" of democracy.

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Isro sets December 2021 target for human mission

Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman Sivan K on Wednesday said that the space agency has set itself a target of December 2021 for the launch of the human spaceflight programme which is more ambitious than the 2022 deadline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Govt issues advisory against ‘Momo’ challenge game

The government has issued an advisory against the Momo challenge – an online game similar to the infamous Blue Whale episode – that pushes children, teenagers, and relatively younger people towards suicide.

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AI to connect Mumbai with New York from October

At present, the government-run airline flies to New York, Washington, San Francisco from New Delhi; Chicago from Hyderabad through New Delhi and to Newark from Mumbai. Among European cities, Air India flies directly to destinations such as Stockholm, Madrid, Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, Birmingham and Milan.

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Ready to abandon nuke deal if needed: Khamenei

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that his government should be ready to "set aside" the 2015 nuclear deal if it is no longer in the country's national interests.

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SC orders house arrests for all 5 activists

A day after five human rights activists were arrested in connection with caste riots in Bhima Koregaon on January 1, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant stay of arrest of the five activists and also asked the Maharashtra government and police to file a reply by next Wednesday.

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Live updates: All accused activists to be under house arrest, says SC

Police arrested five activists, who they claimed had links to the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). The raids and arrests were in connection with the violence at Koregaon Bhima. Stay with TOI for all live updates

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TRS keen on early polls to stop Cong consolidation

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's desperate moves to advance the assembly polls in the state stems out of two scenarios staring at him: One, the growing anti-incumbency factor and consolidation of the Congress, and two, an astrological dread that 2019 as compared to 2018 may not be the best time for the TRS in the hustings.

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Stalin may write his own script

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'Aadhaar wasn't mandatory for tying rakhi to PM'

A fake post doing rounds on social media claims that furnishing their Aadhaar cards was mandatory for all the children and women who Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Raksha Bandhan day, and only those who had their Aadhaar cards were allowed to tie rakhi on PM Modi’s wrist.

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Kerala seeks foreign loans; World Bank team to meet CM Vijayan

With a decision on foreign aid in the form of grants (for instance, the Rs 700 crore aid reportedly promised by the UAE govt) hanging fire following the Centre’s reservations on the matter, the state is looking to avail soft loans from major international financial institutions and, crucially, hoping that the central government would at least marginally raise the permitted limit for external borrowings.

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Google's plan to provide quick loans to masses

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it is partnering with a handful of Indian banks to bring quick loans to the masses, as it aims to woo tens of millions of new internet users in the country to its digital payments services.

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Cabinet OKs 2% hike in DA; 1.1 crore to benefit

The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission and is expected to benefit about 48.41 lakh central government employees and 62.03 lakh pensioners.

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Five arrested for alleged Maoist links: Latest developments

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NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

Slamming Rahul Gandhi's charge of a more expensive final Rafale jet being purchased by the present government, Jaitely said that every fact by Congress is factually false. "Mr Rahul Gandhi himself has given seven different prices in different speeches with regard to the Rafale," Jaitely added.

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Shivpal floats new outfit, asks SP members to join

Rebel Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Yadav said Wednesday he's formed a new 'morcha' called the Samajwadi Secular Morcha and invited "all those who aren't being respected in the SP" to join him. "We will also bring together other smaller parties," said Shivpal who's been sidelined by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

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Flyers may have to remove wallets, mobiles from handbags

Flyers may now need to take out their wallets, mobile phones, chargers and any electronic item from hand bags for separate screening at airports.

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5 activists arrested: SC to hear plea asking 'why'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea questioning Tuesday's arrest of five activists for alleged Maoist links. It will hear the plea later in the day, at 3:45 pm. The petitioners said their arrest and charging with the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act is an attempt to muzzle the voice of dissent.

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Who are 5 activists nabbed for 'Maoist ties'?

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NT Rama Rao's son Nandamuri Harikrishna dies

Nandamuri Harikrishna, son of NT Rama Rao who is brother-in-law of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, died Wednesday morning after he met with a road accident on his way from Nellore to Hyderabad in Telangana. Harikrishna was a film actor and a politician.

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NT Rama Rao's son Nandamuri Harikrishna dies

​​According to Nalgonda superintendent of police AV Ranganath, the film actor-politician N Harikrishna was declared dead at the Kamineni hospital in Narkeptally after he was rushed there in a critical condition. Police said he was returning from Nellore to Hyderabad in a car, which turned turtle.

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Rahul: Room for only 1 NGO in India — RSS

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 11

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08/28/18 9:25 PM

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08/28/18 8:02 PM

Male-Delhi tension on, India unlikely to remove copters before polls

While Indian officials did not offer any comment, highly placed Maldivian diplomatic sources in Male said the deadline to remove the choppers, June 30 this year, should have been adhered to. This was in the context of recent reports that there had been a deal to keep the choppers in the Maldives.

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Elgar Parishad: Raids in 7 cities, 5 activists held

Police arrested five activists, who they claimed had links to the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), during simultaneous raids on Tuesday which started early in the morning in Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Delhi and Faridabad. The arrests were in connection with the a public meeting, held in Pune on December 31, 2017, a day before the violence at Koregaon Bhima.

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Puerto Rico governor raises Hurricane Maria death toll from 64 to 2,975

08/28/18 4:11 PM

Centre asks states to ban e-cigarettes

In a move to protect health risks to children, adolescents and women of reproductive age, the health ministry has asked states to ban Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) including e-cigarettes, Vape, e-Sheesha, e-Hookah etc.

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Uber Elevate may launch aerial taxi service in India

Uber Elevate, the US ride-sharing major’s aerial taxi arm, is considering India as one of the five countries where it wants to launch the service. An Uber team conveyed this to Union minister of state for aviation Jayant Sinha during a meeting in Delhi on Tuesday.

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Just 54 of 2,874 kids’ shelters across India following norms: Report

An interim social audit report of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) startled the Supreme Court on Tuesday by claiming that an overwhelming majority of child care institutions (CCIs) were operating in utter disregard of mandatory legal standards.

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Antibiotics you throw may be breeding superbugs

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Proposal ready to resolve Kashmir issue: Pak min

Pakistan minister for human rights Shireen Mazari, who is said to have close ties with the country’s powerful military establishment, has said that she has a proposal ready for resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

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Letters by Maoists on plans to kill Modi, Shah led to arrest of activists

Two letters, purportedly exchanged by Maoist leaders, indicated plans to assassinate PM Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and home minister Rajnath Singh, leading to police action against prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrest of five of them for suspected links with the red ultras.

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Chandrayaan-2 to be launched early next year

Isro chairman K Sivan said, “We have a window of opportunity to launch the mission between January 3 and February 16. We will try our best to launch the mission during this window.” The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft will carry an orbiter, a lander and a rover

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Eye on polls: Modi reviews schemes with BJP CMs

The issues of social justice with an eye on Dalits and backward castes, national security, especially NRC, and welfare schemes of the Modi government emerged as the main poll planks for the BJP as it held a meeting of its chief ministers here to strategise for upcoming elections to state assemblies and Lok Sabha.

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Decriminalisation of politics: EC, Centre at loggerheads in SC

While EC exhorted the apex court to issue directions on issues such as disqualification of lawmakers even before conviction, the Centre asked the court to keep off. SC is dealing with the question whether a legislator facing criminal trial can be disqualified at the stage framing of charges.

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Asiad: Unheralded Manjit's gold steals the show

A jobless Manjit Singh came from nowhere to snatch the men's 800m gold for the biggest medal of his life but finals continued to be a riddle for PV Sindhu, taking some sheen off her historic silver at the 18th Asian Games on Tuesday.

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Bhima-Koregaon clashes: 5 held for 'Maoist links'

Searches were carried out at the residences of Varavara Rao, Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Farreira, Sudha Bhardwaj and Gautam Navalakha. The raids were carried out as part of a probe into the violence between Dalits and upper caste Peshwas at Bhima-Koregaon village after an event in December last year.

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Foreigners barred from flying drones in India

According to the DGCA, foreigners are not permitted to fly drones in the country. "Foreigners are currently not allowed to fly drones in India. For commercial purpose, they need to lease RPAS to an Indian entity who in-turn will obtain UIN and UAOP from DGCA," it said.

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FB, Google, others chase India's Rs 70L cr digital payment market

Over the past year, a string of new apps have made digital payments increasingly easy, and the discounts and cash bonuses they offer are proving irresistible to young, urban users. Credit Suisse Group now estimates that the Indian digital payments market will touch Rs 70 lakh crore by 2023.

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Govt extends deadline to file I-T returns in Kerala

CBDT had earlier extended the deadline for filing of ITRs from July 31 to August 31 for all taxpayers. In can be noted that the extension of ITR deadline is only for taxpayers in Kerala. Last week, the government had also extended the last date of filing GST summary sales returns or GSTR-3B for the month of July to August 24. The earlier due date was August 20.

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Let’s teach Modi govt a lesson: Stalin to partymen

“The Narendra Modi government is trying to paint the nation in saffron colour. Let’s teach them lesson,” he said in an address to party workers after being elected as the DMK president today.

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Let rupee find its fair value: Niti Aayog VC

The rupee has been breaching its lifetime highs against the dollar over the last few months and ended at 70.10 today after plumbing a new life-time low yesterday at 70.16. By losing over 9 per cent year-to-date, the rupee is the worst performing major currency amongst its emerging market peers.

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Mumbai, NCR have most delayed realty projects

In all, close to 5.76 lakh housing units worth Rs 4.64 lakh crore started in or before 2013 are yet to be completed in seven major cities. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and the National Capital Region (NCR) account for 78 per cent of the total delayed projects in the country in terms of value.

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3 Indians will reach space within 16 minutes of launch: Isro chairman

Three Indians who will be chosen for the country's first human space flight programme will reach space within 16 minutes of the launch from the Sriharikota spaceport. They will spend five to seven days in the low-earth orbit before the crew module makes a splashdown in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast, Isro chairman K Sivan said.

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Assam NRC: SC defers claims' receipt from Aug 30

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the receipt of claims and objections to Assam's final draft of the National Register of Citizens from the scheduled August 30. The reason the top court cited for the deferment is that it had doubts about the contradictions in procedure for receipt of claims and objections.

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Koregaon violence: Cops conduct pan India raids at activists' residences

Pune Police on Tuesday conducted searches at residences of prominent activists across the country for suspected Maoist links, a police officer said. The raids were carried out as part of the probe into the violence at Maharashtra's Koregaon Bhima village following an event held in Pune last year.

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Trade war: India may come to China's rescue as US tightens noose

India has identified more than 40 products, including fresh grapes, cotton linters, flue-cured tobacco and alloy steel seamless boiler, where it’s in a position of advantage to replace or capture US trade market share with China. Boosting exports will help India reduce a $63 billion trade deficit it runs with China

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Sindhu's finals jinx goes on, wins historic silver

She has reached where no Indian badminton player has ever been before.

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The GDP test: How different PMs fared

The recent row over revised GDP numbers has one silver lining — political parties are vying more strongly than ever to project themselves as champions of economic growth. However, the premium on economic performance was much lower before the economic reforms of 1991.

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AAP refutes reports that it made Atishi Marlena drop her last name

AAP refuted reports in certain sections of media that claimed Atishi was asked to drop her last name because it 'sounded Christian'. The AAP party said that Atishi's surname is 'Singh' and 'Marlena' was a title. Atishi will be contesting Lok Sabha elections next year from East Delhi constituency on AAP ticket.

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Pay Rs 45K for Kerala relief, judge to graft accused

At a time when people across the country are contributing to help the needy in flood-hit Kerala, a special CBI judge in Panchkula has directed three accused in a corruption case to pay Rs 15,000 each to Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund.

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Indian appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General

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Challenge for new DMK chief Stalin: How to deal with brother Alagiri

Late DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s son M K Stalin on Tuesday was elected unopposed as the party president while senior leader S Duraimurugan became its treasurer. The party president’s post fell vacant following the death of Karunanidhi, who had held the post for 49 years since 1969.

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In 14 days, funds for Kerala flood relief touch Rs 713.9 crore

In the span of 14 days, the public contribution to chief minister's distress relief fund (CMDRF) has clocked Rs 713.92 crore, almost 20% more than the Rs 600 crore Central government assistance the state has received, in two installments, so far. As many as 3.91 lakh persons have so far contributed to CMDRF since August 14.

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RSS may invite Rahul, Yechury to lecture series

Unhappy over Congress chief Rahul Gandhi comparing it with the radical Muslim Brotherhood, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) plans to invite him, along with other prominent politicians, to a three-day lecture series it is hosting next month. The lecture series, ‘Future of Bharat: An RSS Perspective’, will be held in Vigyan Bhavan on September 17-19.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 10

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After historic gold, Vinesh gets engaged at airport

The golden girl of Indian wrestling got engaged to long-time boyfriend Somvir Rathi on Saturday upon her return from Jakarta, where she became the first Indian woman to win a wrestling gold at the Asian Games. Vinesh and Somvir — a Greco-Roman wrestler — exchanged rings outside the arrival gates of IGI airport in the presence of their families and friends.

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08/27/18 4:15 PM

Woman can choose not to live with husband: SC

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'Air pollution affects brain too, hits maths skills'

A new study indicates air pollution affects the brain so much that people, especially the elderly, could struggle for words or to complete simple maths. Long-term exposure to air pollution severely affects cognition skills, according to the joint study by Yale and Peking Universities and published in the reputed Proceedings of National Academy of Science journal.

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SC notice to govt, WhatsApp over ‘non-compliance’

A bench of Justices RF Nariman and Indu Malhotra agreed to examine the issue after an NGO - Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC) - alleged that WhatsApp was not implementing the laws and also not co-operating with Indian agencies to deal with the menace of fake news being spread through its platforms.

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With Rs 1,323cr losses, Jet Airways draws up strategy to cut costs

Cash-strapped Jet Airways, which on Monday reported a whopping Rs 1,323 crore of net losses for the June quarter due to higher fuel cost, falling rupee and low fares, said it will monetise loyalty programme JetPrivilege and wet-lease some of its small aircraft to mobilise urgent working capital.

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Judge extends 3D-printed gun ban pending state challenge

08/27/18 12:33 PM

Asian Games: Javelin thrower Neeraj wins gold

Neeraj Chopra harvested another record-smashing gold in javelin throw as India's track-and-field athletes delivered a clutch of medals, while badminton ace PV Sindhu advanced to a historic final on a brilliant day for India at the 18th Asian Games.

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Asian Games: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India win five medals on Day 9

Farmer's son Neeraj Chopra harvested another record-smashing gold in javelin throw as India's track-and-field athletes delivered a clutch of medals, while badminton ace PV Sindhu advanced to a historic final on a brilliant day for India at the 18th Asian Games.

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From Dec, licence needed to fly drone over 2 kg

Drones have been categorised into five categories, depending on their weight. The smallest is nano category which includes drones weighing up to 250 grams and going up to large than can be as heavy as 150 kg. Apart from the first two categories of nano and micro, all other drone users need to be registered and have a unique identification number.

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Rupee dives to new closing low against US dollar

Sensex and Nifty on Monday scaled new peaks and logged their best single-day gains in nearly five months, tracking positive global cues as investors took heart from the US Federal Reserve's "gradual approach" to raising interest rates.

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Forget projectors, multiplexes to get LED screens

Companies such as LG and Sony may also launch LED screens for film viewing, PVR officials said, adding that the new technology offers picture quality in line with the clarity offered on TVs and mobile phones. Samsung Onyx LED screens come with displays available in variations extending between 5, 10, and 14 metres in length.

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How Gopichand ensured India didn't lose Dutee

In 2015 Pullela Gopichand was contacted by his good friend and conditioning coach N Ramesh. It was about Dutee Chand. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) had just cleared the Indian sprinter after she was suspended by the IAAF in 2014 for hyperandrogenism.

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SBI changes names, IFSC codes of 1,300 branches

The merger of six associate banks and Bhartiya Mahila Bank (BMB) with State Bank of India (SBI) came to effect from April 1, 2017 resulting into increase in size and valuation of the bank. A total of 1,295 branches have been changed across the country as per the SBI list enlisting the old and new IFSC codes after rationalisation/merger with associate banks and BMB, as per the list on its website.

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Cheap fares killing airlines in India's cut-throat market

The Indian commercial aviation industry has pretty much been in shakeout mode ever since the government ended a state monopoly enjoyed by Indian Airlines in 1994. Debt-burdened Kingfisher Airlines ended operations in 2012 -- and 10 other domestic carriers remain locked in a largely profitless struggle for passengers, despite operating in the world’s fastest-growing market.

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RSS may invite Rahul, Yechury for lecture series by Mohan Bhagwat

The idea is to invite people from different ideologies for the event, a source in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said, adding that the list is being prepared and may also include CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. Indications that Gandhi could be invited came on a day the RSS criticised him for drawing parallels between the Sangh and Islamic radical outfit Muslim Brotherhood.

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Bankruptcy law: 70 cos, Rs 3.6L cr under scanner

RBI in February introduced new rules and a 180-day timeline for banks to recast loans once payments are missed, scrapping previous methods that could take an indefinite amount of time. Companies that were delinquent when the norms came into force will run out of time Monday, after which lenders must start moving court to admit the cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

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Gopichand proud of Saina, Sindhu's performances

There's no better sight for a coach than to see the players he/she trains fight hard and go where no other player has gone before.

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Trolling Sara Ali Khan for temple visit is bigotry

Some narrow-minded trolls took strong objection to her temple visit and targeted her for same.

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Rahul Gandhi can't understand Sangh: RSS

"The entire world today is facing the threat of Islamic fundamentalism. He is unaware... he does not understand the gravity of the situation that's why he is making such statements," the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) prachar pramukh (publicity in-charge) Arun Kumar said while responding to a question on Gandhi's remarks about the RSS.

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A century of quota: Has it worked for masses or is it just a vote strategy?

As the debate over reservation continues to haunt the nation, 72 years after Independence, Mysuru celebrates 100 years of being the first to implement it in India to break the dominance of the upper caste. But even then, there was turmoil over the issue in the princely state. Has reservation truly worked for the masses or is it just a vote strategy?

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Asian Games: Historic day for Indian badminton

Monday has been a historic day for Indian badminton at the Asian Games. Saina Nehwal became the first Indian female shuttler to win an Asian Games medal, while PV Sindhu reached the women's singles final.

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SpiceJet debuts biofuel flight: Will flying change?

On Sunday, SpiceJet had tested flying the biofuel-powered Bombardier Q400 (VT-SUI) for about 20 minutes in the Dehradun skies, after which the company’s chief strategy officer G P Gupta had said, “The results have been very positive. According to preliminary studies, the power from biofuel was even better than regular aviation turbine fuel (ATF).”

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Srinagar hotel case: Major Gogoi found guilty, to face court martial

An Army Court of Inquiry has indicted Major Gogoi for "fraternising" with a local woman in a Srinagar hotel. The CoI has also held him accountable for "being away from the place of duty while in operational area". Gogoi will now face summary of evidence before court martial proceedings are initiated against him.

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‘With 3,200 dams, Maha at risk of Kerala-like floods’

Maharashtra, with a total of 3,264 dams, could be highly vulnerable to devastating floods and cities like Mumbai, Thane and Nanded at risk due to the unchecked urbanization and inept flood control measures.

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Major Leetul Gogoi to face disciplinary action

A Court of Inquiry had ordered to initiate disciplinary action against Major Leetul Gogoi, who was detained by police in a Srinagar hotel after he was seen with a local woman in May. Gogoi had been prima facie found guilty of "fraternising with local and being absent from duty in operational area".

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Why no grievance officer in India: SC to WhatsApp

​Last week, WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels came calling on IT and law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who asked the company to immediately appoint a grievance officer in India to address concerns around fake messaging, which has been blamed for triggering a series of mob lynching incidents across various states.

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Did differences with CEO lead to Infosys CFO exit?

Infosys CFO M D Ranganath’s recent resignation took almost all by surprise — employees, clients and investors. The impact was such that the stock fell by over 3% on the first day of trading after the news broke.

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Sensex, Nifty hit record highs on global cues

30-share BSE Sensex opened more than 220 points above previous closing at 38,472.03 and extended its gains further to hit the all-time high of 38,586.83 in morning trade. The broader 50-share NSE Nifty too touched a new milestone by breaching the 11,650-mark for first time, thereby hitting fresh highs.

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'Internet giants need to re-invest profits in India'

The government has said that internet "cannot be a monopoly of a few" while asking global social-media and IT giants to re-invest revenues and profits in India for generating jobs and digital infrastructure in the country.

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Live Asian Games 2018: Day 9

The action at the 2018 Asian Games will enter its ninth day with CWG-gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra leading the Indian charge in another athletics heavy day.

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'PC wilfully ignored norms in Aircel-Maxis case'

Former finance minister P Chidambaram did not grant FDI approvals "mechanically" but there was "due application of mind" and he used to raise queries but he "deliberately ignored prevailing guidelines while deciding the Aircel-Maxis case" to avoid sending it to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the CBI chargesheet has claimed.

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Amid row with US, China looks to mend India ties

China's rising tensions with the US over an intensifying trade war might have created a sweet spot in India-China ties with recent interactions seeing Beijing stress shared goals and warning against 'third parties' playing spoiler. Recent high-level meetings between India and China post the Modi-Xi discussions in Wuhan have seen the Chinese side speak of the close nature of bilateral ties and the need to further strengthen and expand cooperation.

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To snoop, govt silently introduced DNA bill: Cong

Congress has alleged "massive loopholes" in the government's proposed DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018, and accused the Modi government of making yet another "mala fide" attempt to "snoop into the living rooms of ordinary people" by introducing the bill in Lok Sabha in a "hush-hush manner".

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David Katz, 24, ID'd as suspected killer in Jacksonville shooting; 3 dead including suspect, police say

08/26/18 7:38 PM

India to pursue ban on JeM chief Azhar with US

India will pursue its case for an international ban on Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) chief and Pathankot airbase attack accused Masood Azhar with the US in the '2+2' dialogue to be held here on September 6. India has been assured by the US that it is working to ensure that Beijing drops its opposition to a ban on Pakistan-based Azhar when it is proposed.

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'Degradation of W Ghats worsened Kerala floods'

More than four years and three draft notifications since March 2014 when the Centre recognised the need to prevent further degradation of the fragile ecology of Western Ghats, it has failed to bring six states on board for urgent action. As a result, 56,825 sq km of 'ecologically sensitive' area could not be earmarked as 'no go' zone for polluting activities and deforestation — a prerequisite to save the region from constant environmental degradation.

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India, Pak to discuss Indus waters this week

Despite both sides wanting "constructive" engagement, any comprehensive dialogue is ruled out for now. Meetings on the Indus waters and also engagement on the sidelines of multilateral events though are being considered by India as these involve little risk of undermining its official position that there can be no substantive engagement with Islamabad until it acts against India-specific terror groups.

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08/26/18 4:39 PM

993 deaths due to floods in this year's monsoon & still counting

Nearly 600 lives were lost in four states other than Kerala due to overflowing rivers, Including the toll in Kerala, which stands close to 400, the home ministry putting the total figure at 993. UP saw 204 deaths, West Bengal 195, Karnataka 161 and Assam 46. In Kerala, 54 lakh people were affected and 14.52 lakh people were living in relief camps. In Assam, 11.46 lakh people were affected and 2.45 lakh were in relief camps.

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Suspect found dead in Jacksonville shopping center shooting, police say

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‘Mass shooting’ reported at Jacksonville Landing, police say

08/26/18 2:19 PM

Isro to provide healing touch to Siachen soldiers

Explaining the significance of these nodes, Isro chairman K Sivan told TOI, “In remote areas like Siachen Glacier, there is no permanent hospital or medical centres for security personnel. Through our satellite-based telemedicine programme, we can provide medical services to soldiers deployed in these far-flung areas."

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Gopichand proud of Dutee Chand's achievement

Not many know that when Dutee Chand was going through all her struggles when she was banned, when none was willing to support her, she was supported by Pullela Gopichand, the chief national badminton coach.

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Asiad: No gold but lot of silver linings for India

Hima Das shone the brightest with a brand new record to her name, Muhammed Anas did enough to hold on to his status of a regional force and Dutee Chand won another battle of relevance on a jinx-breaking day for India at the Asian Games.

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Neil Simon, prolific American playwright, dead at 91, rep says

08/26/18 11:50 AM

Rahul’s remarks on 1984 riots trigger war of words

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Thaw in ties? Two Indian choppers set to stay back in Maldives

The two Indian military helicopters, gifted to Maldives, are likely to stay back along with a 48-member crew and support staff for at least the next few months as talks between the two countries on their continued deployment in the island nation were "positive", diplomatic and military sources said.

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Nirmala-minister spat: HDK urges all to move on

With the public spat between Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka tourism minister Sa Ra Mahesh refusing to die down after a fresh attack by Congress, chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday sought to tone down the incident by urging everyone to forget the “small differences”.

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Leader of ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan killed in US drone strike, officials say

08/26/18 11:08 AM

Aid given to Kerala is advance, more to follow: PM

​​The Rs 600 crore released by the Centre to the state was only the advance assistance, PM Modi informed Kerala governor P Sathasivam when he met him in Delhi to brief about the hardships suffered by Keralites in the recent floods. The Centre has provided large quantities of emergency food, water, medicines and other supplies, a Raj Bhavan release said.

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Dabholkar, Lankesh murders linked: CBI to court

"During Andure's interrogation, it was revealed that one of the accused in the Lankesh murder case had handed over a 7.65 mm country-made pistol and three bullets to him and he had passed those over to his brother-in-law in Aurangabad," special public prosecutor Vijaykumar Dhakane told the court.

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UP's small parties pitch themselves as 'game changers' in LS poll battle

Several parties such as the NISHAD Party, Peace Party, Apna Dal (Sonelal), Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) are pitching themselves as attractive allies for the 2019 polls, asserting that in close contests their transfer of vote bank would decisively influence the outcome in the state.

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Govt distances itself from Swamy's remark

The government on Sunday distanced itself from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's remarks that India should "invade" the Maldives if the upcoming presidential election in the island nation was rigged.

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6 children, 2 adults killed in Chicago apartment fire, officials say

08/26/18 7:43 AM

Talks on simultaneous LS, assembly polls gaining momentum: PM Modi

Describing the debate on holding Lok Sabha and assembly polls together a healthy sign for democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was an appropriate tribute to former premier Atal Bihari Vajpayee who changed the country's political culture.

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Four overs for one run: Irfan breaks T20 record

The giant 7ft 1in (2.16m) left-armer, playing for Barbados Tridents against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League, also took the wickets of the usually big-hitting West Indies internationals Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis.

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Govt: Social media platforms will not be allowed to abuse election process

According to an official statement, Prasad, speaking at the plenary of the G-20 Digital Economy Ministerial meeting in Salata, Argentina, also emphasised that the purity of democratic process should never be compromised and promised that India will take measures to deter and punish those who seek to vitiate the process.

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Elon Musk's credibility goes from bad to worse

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When Bapu mobilized Rs 6,000 for relief in Kerala

The flood that lasted for around three weeks in July 1924 had crippled and submerged parts of the then Kerala including hilly Munnar, Trichur (Thrissur now), Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, etc. It was referred to as the "Great flood of 99" as it had happened in the 'Kolla varsham' (Malayalam calendar) 1099.'

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Kerala flood: Wait for full package could be long

Flood-ravaged Kerala may have to wait a few months to get the complete financial aid package from the Centre as the process of assessing the extent of damage and fund release is time-consuming, officials said.

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Efforts are on to topple my govt: Kumaraswamy

Siddaramaiah’s remark that he’d like to have another stint as CM triggered speculation in political circles of him looking to make a comeback by toppling the Kumaraswamy government. However, Siddaramaiah in Mysuru cleared the air on Saturday, saying what he meant was he’d become the CM only if people bless him in the next assembly polls, which he claimed would be held after five years.

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Kazakh port in decline bids for slice of China trade

China's trillion dollar Belt and Road initiative has been a buzz-phrase in Kazakhstan ever since Chinese leader Xi Jinping unveiled the overland trade and infrastructure vision during a 2013 visit to the capital Astana.

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Meet the single DIY moms

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How a tin shed in western Uttar Pradesh is minting medals

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No one honours me now, rues Mulayam

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav said on Saturday that no one honours him now and may be people will honour him after his demise.

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This sister sends rakhi to Pak jail every yr since 1997

Like all sisters across India, she religiously bought a beautiful rakhi for her brother, sealed it in an envelope with love and hope, and posted it days ahead of Rakshabandhan falling on Sunday. The mail was addressed to Kot Lakhpat jail in Pakistan.

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Second marriage valid even if plea against divorce is pending: SC

Although the Hindu Marriage Act prescribes that it shall be lawful to marry again only after dismissal of an appeal filed by aggrieved party against the decree of divorce, the Supreme Court, however, clarified that second marriage would not be void if solemnised during the pendency of appeal.

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Bihar rejig? BJP's ally hints at pact with RJD

Kushwaha rooted for an alliance between Yadavs and members of his community at an event organised by his party to mark the birth centenary of B P Mandal, who had headed the Mandal Commission that recommended 27% quota in jobs for backward castes. Though Kushwaha is in NDA, he is highly critical of JD(U). Taking advantage of Kushwaha's unhappiness, RJD's Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has urged him to join the Grand Alliance in Bihar.

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In major security lapse, Khalistan supporters infiltrate Rahul's UK event

Khalistan supporters infiltrated Congress president Rahul Gandhi's final public event in the UK and had to be removed by police during the warm-up to his arrival. TOI had reported last week how members of various right wing PIO community groups had planned, over Whatsapp, to disrupt this particular event by heckling or throwing tomatoes. The Indian Overseas Congress (UK) told TOI that they had hired two security firms and deployed police to ensure the Ramada Hotel event went smoothly.

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Asiad Live: Saina, Sindhu to play quarterfinals

India's Table Tennis stars will taken on China in group fixtures of both men and women team events, while India seek more athletics medals in the men's long jump final as well as in the 400m Finals of men and women.

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US presidential candidate John McCain dies

Arizona Senator John McCain, the war hero who became the GOP’s standard-bearer in the 2008 election, has died. He was 81. His office says McCain died Saturday. He had battled brain cancer. McCain ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2000, then won it in 2008. But he and running mate Sarah Palin lost to Barack Obama.

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08/25/18 8:24 PM

Karmapa complicates India's Tibet strategy

Karmapa's differences with the Indian government have lingered despite suspicions having ebbed over time that his flight to India was "facilitated" by the Chinese and his stature as a leading religious figure in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, particularly the Kagyu lineage, giving him an international salience. Though the Karmapa does not spell it out clearly, his discontent seems linked to his reluctance to return to India from his US visit in May last year.

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Fundraising for Kerala gets creative

As floods brought death and destruction to Kerala, Indians weren't merely writing cheques to bail out the beleaguered state. Many were offering their talent and time, to encourage more people to donate to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

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Govt may track use of high-risk medical implants

The health ministry is planning an independent registry to track use of medical devices considered to have a higher risk of complications or complaints. Such registeries are in place in most developed countries like US, European nations, Australia and Japan and have often helped regulators raise an alarm in case of faulty products without waiting for the manufacturer to withdraw the device or take action.

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Generational fault-line cost Congress dearly in 2014 polls: Rahul Gandhi

While speaking to the students at the London School of Economics, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has said the party was beset with a "GenNext vs Old Guard" clash in 2014 and put down the generational tiff and consequent organisational disarray in the last years of the UPA government as a key reason for the party's debacle in an election that saw BJP win a clear majority.

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Siddaramaiah clarifies on 'CM again' comment

A day after his comments on becoming Karnataka chief minister set the tongues wagging, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday sought to clarify his statement, saying he only meant that his party would come back to power in the next assembly elections.

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Worst yet to come? 'Kerala rains match climate change forecasts'

If man-made carbon emissions continue unabated, some regions in northeast India could literally become unlivable by the end of the century due to a deadly combination of heat and humidity during heatwaves, recent research has projected. Larges swathes of south Asia, including the Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin, could approach the threshold for survivability outdoors.

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Our jails decent enough for likes of Mallya: Rahul

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Asiad: Toor's shot at glory as India earn 7th gold

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor's record-shattering gold gave a perfect start to India's athletics campaign and lifted a relatively dull day for the country, which also picked up three singles bronze medals in squash, in the 18th Asian Games.

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Father battling cancer, Tajinderpal wins Asian Games gold

It was not easy to leave behind his father, battling cancer in a Punjab hospital, but Tajinderpal Pal Singh Toor remained strong in pursuit of his passion and all the sacrifices made, paid off on Saturday with an Asian Games gold medal.

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Govt nod for 111 naval choppers at Rs 21,000cr

The defence ministry on Saturday gave initial approvals to long-delayed procurement projects for new helicopters, howitzers and air defence missile systems worth around Rs 46,000 crore, which includes the Rs 13,500 crore government-to-government deal with the US for 24 naval multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ choppers.

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Does Rahul see himself as next PM? His response

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China eyes housing, infra projects in northern Lanka to extend influence

China wants to build houses and roads in Sri Lanka's north, much of which is in a state of disrepair nearly a decade after the end of civil war, Chinese and Sri Lankan officials said, in a bid to expand its influence beyond the island's south.

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Row over Sitharaman spat; MoD issues statement

The government on Sunday issued a clarification following yesterday's on-camera spat between defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh. Several Karnataka ministers too lashed out at Sitharaman for admonishing Ramesh and expressed disappointment over the incident.

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Congress forms three key panels for 2019 election

Congress has set up three crucial panels to look after poll affairs related to coordination, manifesto and publicity. The key 9-member core panel includes AK Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad, P Chidambaram, Ashok Gehlot, Mallikarjun Kharge, Ahmed Patel, Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Veugopal.

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Govt approves procurement of 111 naval choppers worth Rs 21,000cr

The official said the DAC also granted approval to a few other procurement proposals amounting to approximately Rs 24,879 crore which included approval for acquisition of 150 indigenously designed and developed 155 mm advanced towed artillery gun systems for the Army at an approximate cost of Rs 3,364 crores.

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Asiad: Indian athletes yet to get daily allowance

Indian athletes are yet to get their daily allowance of $50 per day even though their competition at the Asian Games draws to an end at this venue, an official of the contingent has conceded.

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Pak bans first-class air travel for PM, Prez

"It has been decided that all the top government officials, including the president, prime minister, chief justice, senate chairman, speaker national assembly and the chief ministers will travel in club/business," Information minister Fawad Chaudhry told media.

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It's a season of setbacks for Ramdev

Adani Wilmar and Patanjali Ayurved were locked in a Swiss Challenge auction battle as the creditors were seeking to recover at least a part of Rs 12,000 crore the company owed them. After making a bid of Rs 5,700 crore, Patanjali decided not to better Adani's bid. ​

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1 yr after, Dera trying hard to maintain clout

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Ready for another term as CM: Siddaramaiah

Addressing a gathering in Hassan, Siddaramaiah claimed that the Opposition joined hands to prevent him from becoming the chief minister for the second time, adding that caste and money were seeping into politics.

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13-yr-old adopted from Bhopal abandoned in Spain

The Madhya Pradesh Protection for Child Rights Commission on Thursday initiated an inquiry into the reported abandonment of a 13-yearold girl adopted from Bhopal by a Spanish couple earlier this year.

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Will become CM again, claims Siddaramaiah

Addressing a gathering in Hassan, Siddaramaiah claimed that the Opposition joined hands to prevent him from becoming the chief minister for the second time, adding that caste and money were seeping into politics.

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India is now ready for ahimsa meat: Maneka Gandhi

“The survey has found 46% want to buy clean meat regularly and 53% wants to replace conventional meat with clean meat. Cellular meat is already available but has to be commercialised. If we allow other countries to distribute, it will be expensive. We need to bring in a second disruption where animal meat should be replaced with clean meat,” Maneka Gandhi said.

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Hyd: IAS officer gets jail for unlawful arrest

Justice P Naveen Rao sentenced the IAS officer K Siva Kumar Naidu to one-month jail for displaying "vindictive attitude" towards a retired govt employee for availing legal remedies from the Hyderabad HC. The judge also directed the state govt to pay a compensation of Rs 50k to the retired employee.

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India pacers took 20 wkts in 5 of last 6 away Tests

For years, taking 20 wickets on foreign soil was a huge issue for Indian bowlers. When Virat Kohli took over as Test captain, it was the first thing that he wanted to address, even if it was at the cost of cutting a batsman down from the line-up.

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08/24/18 11:34 PM

Tribal girl first from Maoist-hit zone to get medical seat

To give you an idea as to why it's such a big deal for a tribal girl to get a medical seat, there are just 3,000 children enrolled in primary education in Dornapal - that too in hostels. Village schools, like the one in which Maya studied, hardly ever get to see a teacher.

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'Sunny Leone’ joins voters' list in UP as Durgawati

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TimesTop 10: Season of setbacks for Ramdev

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In a first, India, Pak to take part in military drill

Indian and Pakistani soldiers, who are ranged against each other along the volatile line of control in Jammu and Kashmir, are all set to exercise together for the first time as part of a multi-nation counter-terror wargame under the aegis of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Russia.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 7

Check live updates of today's matches in Asian Games 2018 on Times of India

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IRCTC scam: ED charges Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi

Trouble for Lalu Prasad, already convicted thrice for corruption, refuses to cease. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday filed a chargesheet against the RJD supremo, wife Rabri Devi, son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav as well his trusted aide and former Union minister Prem Chand Gupta for alleged money laundering in the railway hotels allotment case.

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'Bhopal uses lowest fuel amt for urban commute'

CSE selected 14 cities for its study as these are among the most populous in different regions and can be used as better indicators in the race for clean and low carbon mobility. Six of them - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad - are clubbed as 'mega cities' while the remaining eight are grouped as metropolitan cities for the study. Bhopal emits least pollutants and guzzles lowest amount of fuel for urban commute while Delhi is the worst on both these parameters.

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J&K guv's brief: Talk to anyone who's willing

Sources said Malik was sent with a clear brief to engage with whoever was willing to talk within the framework of the Constitution. "This marks a clear shifting of gears by the Centre," a top government functionary said, his remark lifting the haze over why the former Union minister was suddenly plucked from Patna Raj Bhavan and posted in Srinagar.

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UAE says no official aid to Kerala announced

The row over UAE's reported "offer" of Rs 700 crore for Kerala flood relief took a new turn on Friday with Ahmed Al Banna, the Emirates' ambassador here, saying that the Gulf nation has not officially announced any financial aid. BJP immediately claimed that UAE's financial assistance was concocted and was a "Communist-Islamist" plot to defame India while CPM said it was "unusual" for the government to issue a statement turning down an offer if none had been made.

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1.36 crore 'silent' calls received by child helpline in 3 years

Of over 3.4 crore calls received by child helpline 1098 between April 2015 and March this year, as many as 1.36 crore were "silent" calls where background sounds were audible and the caller remained on phone for a few minutes but did not say anything, indicating a muted cry for help. Silent callers are likely to be children or even adults who may call back again and can indicate a troubled child or one in distress.

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No lack of clarity on UAE aid: Kerala CM

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Trump urges Secretary of State Pompeo to cancel North Korea trip

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Ohio GOP state Sen. Troy Balderson wins US House special election

08/24/18 1:40 PM

Vijay Mallya extradition: CBI submits video of jail cell to UK court

The video, sources told TOI, shows that barrack number 12 has enough sunlight and a courtyard where Mallya can take a stroll. The barrack has a washing area, a personal toilet and a television set. Mallya will also be provided with clean mattresses, blankets and pillows there.

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Asiad: Gold in rowing, tennis; silver in kabaddi

Tenacious rowers fought through exhaustion to redeem themselves and the first-time pairing of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan delivered a tennis gold but India's most successful day at the 18th Asian Games was not without its share of heartbreak.

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Asiad: Gold in rowing, tennis; silver in kabaddi

Tenacious rowers fought through exhaustion to redeem themselves and the first-time pairing of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan delivered a tennis gold but India's most successful day at the 18th Asian Games was not without its share of heartbreak.

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Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ host, dead at 76

08/24/18 11:12 AM

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Sen. John McCain to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer

08/24/18 11:09 AM

Haven't officially announced any financial aid for Kerala, says UAE

No specific amount for financial aid to flood-ravaged Kerala has been finalised officially by the United Arab Emirates and there was no announcement on donation to the state, officials in UAE embassy said in Delhi, amid row over the Centre deciding not to accept any foreign donations for flood relief.

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Rahul says RSS similar to Muslim Brotherhood

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