Thursday, 31 January 2019

Union Budget 2019: Big relief for taxpayers



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Union Budget 2019: Big relief for taxpayers



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Rs 3,000 pension for workers in unorganised sector

"Mega Pension Yojana, namely Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan, to provide assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000 per month, with contribution of Rs 100 per month, for workers in unorganised sector after 60 years of age," Goyal said. The minister said that the move "will benefit benefit 10 crore workers and "may become the world's biggest pension scheme in five years."

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Union Budget aimed at tackling rural distress

India on Friday unveiled an interim budget with givaways for rural citizens, in what is being seen as a critical test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is facing anger over depressed farm incomes and unemployment with a general election just months away.

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Income support of Rs 6,000/yr for small farmers

​"Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 6,000 per year for each farmer, in three installments, to be transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts, for farmers with less than 2 hectares land holding," Goyal said.

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GDP growth fastest in last 5 yrs: Piyush Goyal

Presenting the Interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal said India has been recognised as the brightest spot in the world in last 5 years.

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Key highlights of interim Budget 2019



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Touring families a 'headache' for BCCI

Indian cricketers traveling with their wives, children and nannies have put the BCCI in a spot of bother. The players have been allowed to have their families with them for two weeks during lengthy tours but the BCCI is finding it tough to manage things logistically.

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Does the govt have room to tweak the tax slabs?

In the five years of Modi rule, the government extended benefits for individual taxpayers in the initial years by increasing the deduction limits for health insurance, transport allowance and housing loan interest

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Union Budget 2019 live: The men behind the Budget

Get live updates of Interim Budget 2019 along with highlights & budget 2018-19 analysis on Times of India

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Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal?

Pujari, who has an Interpol red corner notice issued against him, was allegedly travelling from Burkina Faso when he was detained by a west African police force, a source said.

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Alok Verma fails to join new post,may lose pension

The DG, fire services, posting was given to him in the wake of his removal as head of CBI on January 10. Verma declined to take up his posting, arguing he had actually superannuated in 2017 and was in service only because of the two-year tenure given to the CBI director.

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Year of DeMo was best for govt shows GDP data

The numbers for 2016-17 surprised economists as there was widespread belief that demonetisation slowed down the economy. With quarterly estimates for the year unavailable, analysts were unable to get a fix on the numbers.

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Number of women voters is surging across India

In Tamil Nadu of its 5.91 crore voters, as per the final revised rolls released on Thursday, 2.98 crore are women and 2.92 crore are men. The number of women voters in the state has increased by 11% against a rise of 8.5% for men in the last five years.

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Government disputes report pegging jobless rate at 45-year high

It is a draft report and the data being cited has not yet been finalised or approved by the government. So, using this data is not right,” Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said adding the government would release the final report in March.

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PM plans to raise rural spending by 16% to woo rural voters: Report

In its interim budget on Friday, the government is set to earmark about Rs 1.3 lakh crore ($18.25 billion) for the ministry of rural development, up from Rs 1.12 lakh crore in the current fiscal year, said the sources with direct knowledge of budget discussions.

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Project to build 6 stealth subs under SP model

Dubbed the “mother of all underwater deals” because it will cost at least Rs 50,000 crore, the submarine project called “Project-75 India (P-75I)” was first approved by the defence ministry in November 2007 but has been languishing in general politico-bureaucratic apathy, files and committees ever since.

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Is this the way to run coalition govt? Can't keep quiet now: Deve Gowda

"I am in pain, today six months have completed since Kumaraswamy became chief minister. All kinds of things have happened in these 6 months, till now I have not opened my mouth but I can’t keep quiet now," Deve Gowda said.

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Alok Verma defies govt order, may face action

Ousted CBI director Alok Verma may face departmental action for defying a government order asking him to join as chief of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards, officials said on Thursday.

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'Situation might get tougher before it gets better,' Jet CEO writes to staff

Our chairman (Naresh Goyal), the board of directors and your management team are working hard on a balance sheet transaction that will help us eliminate our current challenges. We are very close, and I ask for your continued patience. Given our ongoing challenges, this is a very tall ask,” Jet’s CEO Vinay Dube said in a mail to employees

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India well-behaved team, Kohli great ambassador: ICC on Pandya row

ICC CEO David Richardson described Indian captain Virat Kohli as a great ambassador for the game and the Indian team a "well-behaved" one after queries came his way on Hardik Pandya's sexist comments on a TV show.

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'Data not finalised': Niti Aayog on jobs report

Earlier in the day, a war of words erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the leaked job creation report card. In a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the data revealed a "National Disaster". In reaction, the BJP quickly responded and termed it as "#FakeNews!"

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Bad loans: Madam, don't send us to court, companies tell SBI

“The first thing they say when they come to us is ‘Madam please don’t send us to NCLT,’" she said, referring to the National Company Law Tribunal, which oversees bankruptcy cases. If the founder is “genuine we don’t want him to lose the company.”

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Loss in 4th ODI is a reality check for us: Bhuvi

Outplayed in the fourth cricket one-dayer, Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday said the eight-wicket loss to New Zealand is a "reality check" for the team ahead of the remainder of the series.

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SC asks Sahara chief to appear in court on Feb 28

The Supreme Court sought the presence of Subrata Roy Sahara on February 28 in court saying despite being given several opportunities and indulgence, he and Sagar group have failed to make the total payment of Rs 25,000 crore. The apex court said six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the amount but what has transpired during the period has not inspired the confidence of the court.

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Bypoll results: BJP wins Jind, Cong takes Ramgarh

Krishan Midha of the ruling BJP has won the high-decibel Jind by-election for the Haryana assembly seat, defeating Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) candidate Digvijay Singh Chautala with a margin of 12935 votes.

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TOI Gadgets Now Awards: Here are all the winners



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Rahul attacks Modi govt, asks '#HowsTheJobs'

The assessment by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted between July 2017-June 2018, showed the unemployment rate stood at 6.1 per cent, the highest since 1972-73, the newspaper reported.

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What budget can do to reduce your tax burden

Interim budgets are not typically known for significant amendments, however this time proposals to keep up old promises may be introduced. While the government would want to maintain the balance between growth and revenue, it may consider increasing the tax-free ceiling limit for individuals.

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Ramgarh and Jind bypolls: Key points



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Setback for Indians: New H-1B rule gives priority to US degree holders



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Wednesday, 30 January 2019

600 Indian students held in US for illegal stay

The Department of Homeland Security said it set up a fake university as part of an undercover operation to identify recruiters and entities engaged in immigration fraud. Eight student recruiters were charged with participating in a conspiracy to help at least 600 foreign citizens stay in the US illegally, according to the indictments.

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New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday.

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New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday.

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Budget session live: President addresses Parl

The government is expected to make a host of populist announcements during the budget session of the Parliament. Stay with us for the latest developments.

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Three taxes on income no one should have to pay



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Jind, Ramgarh bypolls: Counting of votes begin

Counting of votes for the Jind assembly and Ramgarh assembly will be held today. Stay with TOI for all the live updates:

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ED arrests lobbyist Talwar, Michel aide Saxena

The ED took custody of Rajeev Saxena and Deepak Talwar within hours of the deportation of the duo to India from Dubai. Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman and Talwar, a corporate aviation lobbyist — both were picked up by Dubai authorities in connection with the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case.

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At 252, NDA may fall 20 short of majority, UPA to get 146: Poll



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Live 4th ODI: Williamson asks India to bat first

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Shubman Gill makes his ODI debut for India.

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'Not against industrialists but crony capitalists'

As he repeated his attacks on Rafale deal and industrialist Anil Ambani at a Youth Congress rally, Rahul said, “I want to tell the industrialists, please don’t be misled. Congress is not against you. Congress is only against crony capitalism.

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Budget may have tax sops, steps on farm crisis



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Sacked ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar to lose ESOPs

The move follows a report by former Supreme Court judge, B N Srikrishna, which found Kochhar guilty of violating the bank’s code of conduct in disbursing loans to Videocon group. Kochhar had gone on “leave” on June 18 last year pending completion of the enquiry.

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Minimum income guarantee could cost Rs 7 lakh crore

The calculation was based on a minimum wage payment of Rs 321 a day, translating into Rs 9,630 a month, mandated by the Centre for unskilled farm workers. The cost was expected to be over Rs 5 lakh crore if 18-20% of the households were targeted, as was indicated by P Chidambaram

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Dubai sends back lobbyist Talwar, Christian Michel aide Saxena

Deepak Talwar’s return is significant as he was critical in controversial deals negotiated under UPA in the aviation sector, such as approvals for foreign airlines and the development of the Aerocity project near the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Police threatened to implicate family: Sreesanth

Banned cricketer S Sreesanth on Wednesday claimed in the Supreme Court that he had made the confession about his involvement in the alleged crime as Delhi Police had threatened that his family members would be implicated and tortured.

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Why businesses are worried about Rahul's minimum income promise



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'Under immense pressure': Rahul responds to Parrikar's attack



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Gadgets Now awards honour best of tech in 2019



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Souring deals put China's Belt and Road dreams under pressure



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Chanda Kochhar violated ICICI Bank's code of conduct: Probe report

A probe by former Supreme Court judge Justice (retd) B N Srikrishna into the alleged conflict of interest allegations against former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar has found that she violated the bank’s code of conduct.

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2019 Lok Sabha elections: Times Now-VMR survey



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Chanda Kochhar violated ICICI bank's code of conduct: Probe report

The inquiry report submitted by Justice (Retd) B N Srikrishna has concluded that there was lack of diligence with respect to annual disclosures and violation of code of conduct on her part. The board of the bank based on the report has decided to treat her resignation as ‘Termination for Cause' under the bank's internal policies

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Grounded 2 planes, will return 3 to lessors: Jet

Crisis-ridden Jet Airways on Wednesday said it has grounded two aircraft, will be returning three to lessors and an additional three are currently not flying due to technical reasons. The three currently not flying are expected to be back in service by Friday, the airline told BSE which had sought a clarification from it over media reports of grounding of four aircraft.

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Spot-fixing row: SC questions Sreesanth's conduct

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned banned cricketer S Sreesanth for not immediately bringing it to the notice of BCCI that he was being approached for alleged spot-fixing during IPL match in 2013. The apex court observed that conduct of Sreesanth, who is facing life ban for his alleged involvement in the spot-fixing scandal, was "not good".

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'New PM every day': Shah's dig at grand alliance



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No mention of Rafale: Parrikar slams Rahul for politicising courtesy visit

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of using his courtesy visit for "petty political gains", asserting there was no mention of Rafale issue in their five-minute meeting. In a letter, Parrikar asked the Congress chief to put out the truth and not to use his visit to an ailing person to "feed political opportunism".

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If Earth is warming, why do winters get so cold?

While climate scientists expect that the world could warm, on average, roughly 2 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, they don't expect that to mean the end of winter altogether. Record low temperatures will still occur; they'll just become rarer over time.

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Note ban made homes affordable for youth: PM



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Should India too act against Huawei?

Huawei is viewed as being too close to Communist Party of China. With the world moving to 5G — which could integrate telecom with every smart gadget, cars, industries and more — the fear is Huawei could give Beijing a backdoor entry to crucial information. The US has long blocked Huawei from much of its market. It’s a policy that was followed by Australia and Japan, and being mulled by Britain.

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6 ways all Indians can have a guaranteed income

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has announced that if his party is voted to power, he will ensure a basic income for the country’s poor. There is talk that the Narendra Modi government might go down the same path.

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How India, one of Venezuela's last oil buyers, may react to US sanctions

India is the third-biggest buyer of Venezuelan oil, after the US and China. The US sanctions may provide private refiner Nayara Energy with an opportunity to get extra Venezuelan crude. That's because their advanced refining systems can process the thick Venezuelan grade into high-value fuels such as low-sulfur gasoline and jet fuel.

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India's ace of pace: What makes Mohammed Shami so dangerous?

In Australia, combining superbly with Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler took 16 wickets in four Tests at 26.18, as India’s pace battery played a huge part in the team’s 2-1 triumph Down Under. In New Zealand, in 3 ODIs, he has picked seven wickets @14.71 prompting skipper Virat Kohli to compliment the pacer.

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Tuesday, 29 January 2019

China’s Bhutan outreach worries India



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Man stabs wife to death at work over 'love affair'

A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband in her office in Bhayander on Tuesday.Kumar Bhoir, 32, the accused, has surrendered.He told cops he had suspected Veena, 37, his wife of 12 years, of having an affair.

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Priyanka will be pan-India campaigner: Azad

Sources said a move is afoot to call the meeting of the CWC in the coming fortnight, after the last session of the current Lok Sabha. The ‘extended CWC’ would be dominated by Priyanka’s presence though it would be used to signal battle readiness to cadres nationally.

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Now, tax dept to help you get home loan subsidy

Instead of getting first-time home buyers to wait at bank branches for subsidised loans, the government is tapping into income tax data to identify potential beneficiaries. They will then receive a certificate from the department, which they can use to get a subsidised loan, sources told TOI.

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Now, tax dept to help you get home loan subsidy

Instead of getting first-time home buyers to wait at bank branches for subsidised loans, the government is tapping into income tax data to identify potential beneficiaries. They will then receive a certificate from the department, which they can use to get a subsidised loan, sources told TOI.

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News portal alleges Rs 31,000cr fraud by DHFL



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North chill due to Arctic cold blast?



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Govt weighs options for pre-poll farm package



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Fernandes, eternal rebel with a cause, dead



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10 NE parties join hands against Citizenship Bill



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‘Bypassed’ by government, stats panel chief quits



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Centre, UP plan to complete 3 lakh delayed Noida flats



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Govt for return of excess Ayodhya land to owners



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Nothing wrong about raising aspirations: PM



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FBI says it still doesn't know Las Vegas shooter's motive as it closes investigation

01/29/19 10:15 AM

US spymaster: Pak-supported terror groups will continue attacks in India



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Amid coalition crisis, Karnataka BJP claims meet with HDK's brother



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India improves ranking on global corruption index



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When Fernandes sent MoD officials to Siachen on punishment posting



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Govt run by dynasty can't serve the people: Shah

BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday mocked Priyanka Gandhi's decision to join politics and said a government run by a dynasty could not serve the people but could only provide a "majboor (helpless) government". He also criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal and said the upcoming Lok Sabha polls would be about restoring democracy in the state.

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Leave alliance issue to me: Uddhav to Sena MPs

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has asked party MPs to focus on their constituencies and take up strongly farmers' problems while leaving the issue of alliance with the BJP to him. Shiv Sena's commitment is to the people of the state, Thackeray's close aide Harshal Pradhan said Tuesday quoting the party chief.

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Govt's Ayodhya plea could pave way for Ram temple construction: BJP



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BJD, Congress two sides of same coin: Amit Shah

Barely four days after Congress president Rahul Gandhi termed chief minister Naveen Patnaik as “junior partner” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Congress and Naveen’s BJD are two sides of the same coin.

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Cash-strapped Jet forced to ground 4 planes over rising dues; flights hit



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Another cruel joke? Maya's swipe at Rahul's minimum income promise

The BSP leader advised Rahul Gandhi to first implement schemes relating to poverty alleviation and others related to welfare of people in Congress-ruled states especially in Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh so that people have faith that they can be implemented properly at the national level.

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Pakistan’s top court upholds acquittal of Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy

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PG&E Corp. files for bankruptcy following wildfire claims

01/29/19 2:12 AM

10 NE parties, JD(U) oppose Citizenship Bill

Ten political parties of the northeastern region, including BJP allies and the JD(U), on Tuesday unanimously decided to oppose the citizenship amendment bill, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said.

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SBI set to own 15% of Jet Airways: Reports

Jet Airways said on Monday it would seek a shareholder nod next month to convert existing debt into equity, raise more money and allow its lenders to nominate a director on its board as part of efforts to resolve its financing problems.

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Hundreds from T'gana die in the Gulf every year, many of them kill selves

Telangana is one of the top five states reporting a large number of deaths due to suicide, work site accidents, road traffic accidents and cardiac arrests. As many as 28,523 Indians died in six Gulf countries in the past four years.

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Rahul meets Parrikar, enquires about his health



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Monday, 28 January 2019

BJP may make last bid to topple K'taka govt

If the grapevine in BJP and Congress circles are to be believed, at least six rebel Congress MLAs, including former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, will resign ahead of the budget session which is likely to start here on February 8.

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How India clipped Kiwi wings to win ODI series

This was meant to be a tight contest -- world No. 2 India against world No. 3 New Zealand. Since 2009, the Kiwis had not lost a single ODI against India at home. But the past doesn't trouble Virat Kohli and company. On Monday, India walloped New Zealand by seven wickets and clinched the five-match series 3-0.

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Centre seeks to return land around Ayodhya site



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Live updates: PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is interacting with a cross-section of students, teachers and parents in another edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha today. Stay with us for live updates

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This year, IITs may implement 5% EWS quota



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MP: Dog saves woman from molester, takes a stab

The accused before fleeing stabbed and injured the dog. On Sunday afternoon, the canine was lying in a corner of a room in which the woman was resting. Around 3 pm, the dog ‘Sheru’ heard some noise and saw the woman allegedly being molested by a man.

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SBI alleges Aadhaar data misuse, UIDAI rubbishes charge

Officials of State Bank of India (SBI) have alleged that data of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been misused. Logins and biometrics of their Aadhaar operators have been misused to generate unauthorised Aadhaar cards, bank officials informed UIDAI. Countering the charge, UIDAI said, “Aadhaar database is fully secured and no security breach, biometric or otherwise, has taken place.”

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Former def min George Fernandes passes away



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53 years on, EVM-maker set for record revenue



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US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei

The sweeping indictments accuse the company of using extreme efforts to steal trade secrets from American businesses — including trying to take a piece of a robot from a T-Mobile lab. The executive charged is Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada last month.

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01/28/19 4:20 PM

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Pelosi invites Trump to give State of the Union address on February 5

01/28/19 1:40 PM

Rahul’s mega poll promise: Min income for poor



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'March deadline to resolve top insolvency cases'



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US announces sweeping sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, state-owned oil company

01/28/19 1:10 PM

US-Taliban talks put India in tight spot



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SC refers plea against Sanskrit prayers in KVs to 5-judge bench



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2020 XII boards may see practicals in humanities



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White House holds first press briefing of 2019

01/28/19 12:15 PM

Want tie-up but not desperate, says BJP on Shiv Sena's 'big brother' claim



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'Don't cross lakshman rekha': Cong to its MLAs after HDK threatens to quit



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BJP rubbishes Rahul's minimum income promise



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Saudi Arabia kicks off $425 billion infra bonanza



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Samsung M series launched: Xiaomi’s ‘big worry’



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Controversy can help Pandya scale new heights in career: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a "better cricketer" and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show.

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Minimum income guarantee to poor, says Rahul



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At 19, I was not even 10% of Shubman Gill: Kohli

Shubman Gill, whose batting is a mirror image of Kohli, is part of the India's U-19 World Cup winning team. He had scored 418 runs at the ICC event last year batting at number three to be adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

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'Sena will be big brother in alliance with BJP'

There is no proposal from BJP to form any alliance with the Shiv Sena. Those who wish to forge an alliance with us are talking about it. We are not waiting for any proposal to be offered to us. "Shiv Sena is the big brother (in the alliance with BJP and other parties) in Maharashtra and will continue to be so," Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said.

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Cong's OROP is 'Only Rahul Only Priyanka': Shah

Targeting Congress party on Priyanka Gandhi's entry in politics, BJP president Amit Shah on Monday gave a new definition for the abbreviation OROP as "Only Rahul Only Priyanka" at Una district of Himachal Pradesh. He said that BJP’s OROP is aimed to benefit Indian soldiers, while Congress’s OROP is focused to strengthen one family only.

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Kohli farewells NZ as India take unassailable lead in ODI series

Chasing a modest 244 to win, India reached the target in 43 overs -- thanks to half-centuries by Rohit and Kohli, followed by unbeaten knocks of 40 and 38 by Rayudu and Karthik, respectively.

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Cong should support SP-BSP alliance: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav Monday said that if the Congress vows to fight against the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, it should support the SP-BSP alliance. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also welcomed Priyanka Gandhi's entry into active politics.

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ICC suspends Rayudu from bowling in int'l cricket

Ambati Rayudu was on Monday suspended from bowling in international cricket by the ICC after the Indian player opted against getting his suspect action tested within the stipulated 14-day period.

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Upset with Congress, Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

At a public function on Sunday, some MLAs who are loyalist of former chief minister Siddaramaiah hailed him as their CM and alleged that nothing was moving under the JDS-Congress coalition government led by Kumaraswamy.

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Maruti launches new Baleno at Rs 5.4-8.77L

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Monday launched an updated version of its popular premium hatchback Baleno, priced between Rs 5.4 lakh and Rs 8.77 lakh. ​​​​​The updated Baleno features a new sporty front grill with wider stance, apart from having precision cut smoked two tone 16 inch alloy wheels, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.

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IAF fighter plane crashes in UP's Kushinagar

No injury or loss to human life has been reported in this incident. The police are yet to reach the spot. In June, 2018, a Jaguar had crashed in Gujarat's Kutch soon after taking off, killing the pilot. IG (Gorakhpur range) JN Singh told TOI that the aircraft had taken-off from the Gorakhpur airforce base and was on a regular sortie.

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Isro eyes kerosene to boost GSLV Mk III’s lifting power to 6 trillion

The advantage of using kerolox is that it is 10 times dense — meaning the same volume of kerolox will generate more thrust than the same volume of hydrolox. It is also cheaper, more stable at room temperature and less hazardous than hydrolox. Elon Musk-promoted Space X currently uses kerolox in its Falcon 9 rocket for launching heavy payloads.

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Ready to step down: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy



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Sunday, 27 January 2019

Bengaluru more prone to low-intensity quakes

Bengaluru region is not safe from earthquakes. Arkavati plate, on which the city and surrounding districts sit, has developed active faults, leaving the region at the risk of earthquakes. Such quakes will be of very low magnitude.

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Is South India the new UP of Indian politics?

Five states and one UT (Puducherry) in South India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - offer 120 seats and except for Karnataka BJP is a non-entity in all other states. PM Modi's visit to the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Sunday could possibly be the BJP's alternative to recent drubbings in the Hindi heartlands.

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In Indore, unknown virus claims 64 lives in 4 mths

Officials said that of the total suspected samples sent to virology lab in Bhopal, 39 were found swine flu positive including 13 deaths and 350 were dengue positive including one death. However, there is a virus which is yet to be identified and it has claimed 64 lives.

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Karnataka crisis: More hype than substance to offers to switch sides

With voters returning fractured verdicts in four of the last five assembly elections, horse trading has been more the norm than an exception in Karnataka politics. However, over the last couple of weeks, the BJP has taken poaching to a much higher orbit with its repeated attempts to topple the JD(S)-Congress government.

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Values of democracy at stake: Justice Sikri

“Today we are undergoing transformation of a different kind. Even the values of democracy which Greeks gave 2,500 years ago are at stake. There is bad sliding of democratic values,” said Justice Sikri while talking to students.During his convocational address, Justice Sikri added that while the human in law is important, humane in law is indispensable.

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ICICI case: CBI officer under lens for 'info leak'

CBI sources claimed on Sunday that the inquiry was the reason for CBI superintendent of police Sudhanshu Dhar Mishra's transfer, a day after registration of an FIR against Kochhar, her husband and Videocon MD Venugopal Dhoot. Mishra's transfer was part of a shuffle of 20 officers, but as agency sources now disclosed, was not part of routine administrative action.

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Live 3rd ODI: Williamson opts to bat against India

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bat against India in the third ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. MS Dhoni is out with a hamstring strain and he is replaced by Dinesh Karthik.

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Ayodhya: Judge not available, SC cancels hearing



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No Indian team coming to pick up Choksi: Antigua



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Train to check EVM ‘rigging’: Cong to state units



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Sex ratio at birth plunges in south



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CBI man on ICICI case shunted over ‘probe delay, info leaks'



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US pushes allies to fight Huawei in new arms race with China



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Saudi prince's new gambit: $425 billion for infra



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'Undermining mandate on foreign soil': PM slams Cong over UK event



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01/27/19 6:30 AM

'Have no financial ability' Malaysia scraps $19bn China-backed project



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Cabinet may approve farm package tomorrow



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SC defers Ayodhya case hearing



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Djokovic beats Nadal to win Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic claimed a record seventh Australian Open crown on Sunday as he demolished Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in his most dominant Grand Slam win over the Spaniard.

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Novak Djokovic tops Rafa Nadal in straight sets to win Australian Open men's title

01/27/19 2:58 AM

ICICI-Videocon case: CBI officer under scanner for 'info leak, delay'



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Saina Nehwal wins Indonesia Masters, Carolina Marin retires hurt

Saina Nehwal was crowned the women's singles champion at the Indonesia Masters on Sunday after her opponent and the reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin twisted her right knee and retired hurt in the first game of the match. Nehwal was the runners-up in the last edition of the tournament.

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Portability of set-top boxes by year-end, says Trai chief

Trai is planning to make digital boxes inter-operable by the end of this year. This will give freedom to millions of customers to change their operator at no cost in case of deficient services. The issue of inter-operability has been a difficult one for Trai to implement in the face of stiff resistance from DTH operators and cable service providers.

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Saina vs Marin Live: Indonesia Masters final

Catch all the live updates from the women's singles final of the Indonesia Masters as the Indian ace, Saina Nehwal, faces a big test against the reigning Olympic champion from Spain, Carolina Marin.

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ICC hands Sarfraz Ahmed four-match suspension

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches for breaching the anti-racism code in Tuesday's second one-day international against South Africa, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday. Cricket's world governing body said that Sarfraz accepted that he had breached the ICC's anti-racism code for participants.

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You should feel sad if you fail to vote: PM to youth

PM Modi urged the youth to register themselves as voters, if they are eligible. "All of us must realise that being a voter, earning the right to vote is an important rite of passage in one's life, it's one of its achievements. Simultaneously, the sentiment that voting is our sacred duty, should grow within us naturally," he said.

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Saturday, 26 January 2019

Why every party is desperate to win the Jind bypoll



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Live updates: PM Modi addresses rally in Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu today. Stay with us for live updates

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Live: PM Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi will address the 52nd edition of Mann Ki Baat today. Stay with TOI for live updates

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This 95-year-old has both Padma & Lakshmi



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Priyanka's entry a good move, says Akhilesh



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AI gets DGCA nod for ‘secret’ Caribbean flight



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New data may show big cut in number of poor

According to the World Data Lab less than 50 million Indians may be living on less than $1.90 a day now. Economists said rapid economic growth and the use of technology for social sector programmes have helped make a significant dent in extreme poverty in the country.

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Eye on China, government finalises Rs 5k-cr defence plan for Andamans

Sources say the 10-year infrastructure “roll-on” plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Command has been formulated after prolonged top-level discussions in the defence establishment. Parallelly, a comprehensive plan for “force accretion” of the armed forces in phases at the ANC by 2027 is also in the works.

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Controversy will help Pandya, Rahul realise full potential: Dravid

Despite all the flak that Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have received for their comments on a television talk show, former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that the controversy will spur the duo on to greater success on the cricket field.

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How flirting on phone cost bank customers dearly



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Me and my wife like to do normal things: Kohli

Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India. And nothing can beat a romantic getaway with wife Anushka by his side on a full moon night.

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Water crisis brews between India and Pakistan as rivers run dry



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Pilgrims welcome: China on row over Rahul's visit

Rahul Gandhi told a public meeting in Odisha that the Chinese ministers had told him during his Kailash Mansarovar visit in August-September last year that job creation was not a problem in their country "The Chinese government, the Chinese side will welcome all pilgrims from India," Chinese envoy responded to a question on Gandhi's visit.

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Women power on full display at R-Day parade



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Satellite images, experts suggest Saudi ballistic missile programme

Further raising the stakes for any such program are comments by Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who said last year the kingdom wouldn't hesitate to develop nuclear weapons if Iran does. Ballistic missiles can carry nuclear warheads to targets thousands of kilometers (miles) away.

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ED gets two-day custody of Gautam Khaitan

During the court proceedings, the ED's special public prosecutors D P Singh and N K Matta maintained that the present case had nothing to do with the alleged AgustaWestland scam. Metropolitan Magistrate Neetu Sharma sent the accused to custody after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that he was operating and holding a number of foreign accounts illegally and thereby possessing black money and stash assets.

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Nepal's Rohit breaks Sachin's 29-year-old record

Nepal's Rohit Paudel etched his name in the history books on Saturday, becoming the youngest player in international cricket to hit a half-century, surpassing legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Shahid Afridi.

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Virat Kohli reveals one area India need to work on ahead of World Cup

Scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the World Cup, said skipper Virat Kohli even as he lauded his side's "clinical" performance in the second ODI on Saturday.

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Osaka edges Kvitova for Australian Open title

Naomi Osaka has won the Australian Open for her second consecutive Grand Slam title by beating Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 in the final. The 21-year-old Osaka also becomes the first tennis player from Japan to reach No. 1 in the rankings.

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Priyanka may begin political innings with holy dip



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Saina beats Bingjiao to enter final in Indonesia

Ace India shuttler Saina Nehwal rallied from a game down to beat China's He Bingjiao in three tight games to book her first final of the season at the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Saturday.

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Virat Kohli reveals one area India need to work on ahead of World Cup

Scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the World Cup, said skipper Virat Kohli even as he lauded his side's "clinical" performance in the second ODI on Saturday.

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Kuldeep Yadav bamboozles New Zealand as India take 2-0 lead

Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav tormented New Zealand again as India coasted to a 90-run victory in the second one-day international at Bay Oval in Mt. Maunganui on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

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IAF flypast stuns crowd at Republic Day parade

A huge round of applause broke the silence when four helicopters in inverted Y/Wine glass formation carried the national flag and respective service ensigns, marking the beginning of the flypast, a sought-after event during the annual Republic Day parade.

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Cops bust mega job racket; 1 lakh people conned, Rs 28 crore swindled

A mega employment racket — wherein close to one lakh jobseekers from India and other countries have been cheated and ₹28 crore collected — was busted by the Cyberabad police after arresting the CEO and director of a Hyderabad-based company along with 13 employees. The accused have been booked for cheating and their bank accounts frozen.

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'Must protect foundational ethics of Constitution'



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Republic Day: Facets of Gandhi's life showcased in 22 tableaux

Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the father of the nation. While 16 tableaux were from states and UTs, six were from central ministries and departments.

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Chopper scam accused Gautam Khaitan arrested

ED has arrested lawyer Gautam Khaitan, accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, in connection with a fresh case of possession of black money and money laundering, officials said Saturday. They said Khaitan was placed under arrest Friday night by the agency sleuths under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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Friday, 25 January 2019

R-Day through the years from TOI's archives



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Yellowish orange turban for PM at R-Day event

Wearing his traditional kurta pajama and the trademark Nehru jacket, Modi paid tributes to the martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti before heading for the Republic Day parade.

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Live: India celebrates 70th Republic Day

A proud nation celebrates the 70th anniversary of adoption of its Constitution. Catch all live action here, including updates from the grand parade on Delhi's Raj Path.

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NDA faces threat in Northeast from ex-ally

​​AGP president Atul Bora, who met Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Friday, said AGP would meet Mizo National Front (MNF) leader and Mizoram CM Zoramthanga next week to bring him on its side.

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Special flight to bring back high-value target?

Intense speculation that Air India could be readying a mission that involves sending a long-range non-stop flight to bring back a highvalue target early next week swept aviation circles Friday.

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Anti-aircraft guns, SWAT women commandos for security on R-Day

Following the arrest of two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) members, who were planning to carry out terror strikes in the city during the 70th Republic Day celebrations, Delhi had been placed under high-security cover to avoid any terror strike or untoward incident.

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Live Score: Unchanged India bat in 2nd ODI vs NZ

India won the first ODI by eight wickets (DLS) to take 1-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand would want to throw a punch back to bring the series back on a level pegging.

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Upcoming polls ‘once a century’ moment: Kovind



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Jaitley cautions CBI against adventurism



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Nazeer, Bhushan join 5-judge Ayodhya bench



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India, SA ink plan to execute ‘tie-defining’ projects



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CBSE boards: Hard copy exam papers to stay



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Government reaches out to many Bharats with three Ratnas

Former President Pranab Mukherjee, late Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika and late social activist and RSS veteran Nanaji Deshmukh have been conferred with the Bharat Ratna. The award is being conferred after a gap of three years, the last being in 2015.

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Trump announces deal to reopen US government



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Gambhir, Chhetri, Punia awarded Padma Shri

Mountaineer Bachendri Pal was on Friday conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, while Gautam Gambhir, Bajrang Punia and Sunil Chhetri, among others, received the Padma Shri.

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112 people conferred Padma Awards: Full list

Folk artist Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibhushan, former CAG V K Shunglu, former union minister Kariya Munda, Akali leader S S Dhindsa were named for Padma Bhushan, which will be conferred by President Ram Nath Kovind in March-April.

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Bharat Ratna for Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika



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Kovind: 'Indian model' rests on tripod of diversity, democracy, development

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that India's pluralism is its greatest strength and the "Indian model" rests on a tripod of diversity, democracy and development.

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President Kovind: India's pluralism is its greatest strength

With Lok Sabha elections round the corner, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave a clarion call to people to perform the "sacred act" of voting, emphasising this year's polls should be seen as a "once-in-a-century moment" that will shape the India of the remainder of the 21st century.

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CJI reconstitutes bench for Ayodhya hearing

The CJI Ranjan Gogoi reconstituted the 5-judge bench for hearing Ayodhya land dispute case by including the names of Justice Abdul Nazeer and Justice Ashok Bhushan. The others on the bench are Justices SA Bobde and DY Chandrachud. Justice UU Lalit had recused himself from hearing Ayodhya matter; in the new bench, Justice NV Ramana's name is excluded.

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BJP wants details of Rahul-China leaders' meet

The BJP asked Rahul Gandhi to give complete details of his meeting with China's ministers and officials during his Kailash Mansarovar visit and questioned why he had not kept the Indian government informed. The BJP's attack came after Rahul said in Odisha that Chinese ministers told him during the trip last year that job creation was not a problem in their country.

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Live: President Kovind's Republic Day address

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Friday on the eve of the 70th Republic Day. Stay here for live updates

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INX case: CBI, ED demand Chidambaram custody

The CBI and ED asserted before the Delhi HC that custodial interrogation of former Union minister P Chidambaram was required in the INX Media cases. The submission was made before Justice Sunil Gaur who was hearing the plea of Chidambaram seeking anticipatory bail in the money laundering case relating to the INX Media scandal.

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Hooda raid: Cong warns officials, BJP hits back

Congress said such actions when the PM and the ruling dispensation "target its political opponents by using agencies against them are dangerous for democracy in our country". The BJP hit back by saying that the Congress is threatening the officers. "The Congress feels that it is entitled to corruption and there should be no investigation against them," BJP said.

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01/25/19 3:31 AM

Priyanka's appointment not sudden: Rahul

“I was having a discussion with my sister about her joining politics. Her pushback to me was that my children are very young and I needed time, looking after them. Now her children have reached an age where one of them has gone to university and the other one is about to go to a university,” Rahul said.

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Goyal advises businesses to pay taxes ethically

Addressing the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) officers on the occasion of International Customs Day, Goyal asked the tax officers to consider crowdsourcing of feedback from stakeholders as to what more could be done towards adopting a taxpayer friendly approach by the department.

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Aus Open: Djokovic sets up title clash with Nadal

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille on Friday to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafa Nadal.

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Supreme Court upholds bankruptcy code, setback for defaulters

The ruling upheld fledgling bankruptcy and insolvency rules and is expected to pave the way for banks to recover billions of dollars from bankrupt firms mired in litigation, lawyers said.

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Mission Super 30 is Congress war strategy for UP

“The party will focus on 30 seats, where we can make a comeback. We are working aggressively on our blueprint and this includes 22 seats won by the party in 2009 Lok Sabha polls,” said an All-India Congress Committee member.

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​Competition within Indian team getting stiffer: Shikhar Dhawan

Opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said the fast-tracking of Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill into the Indian team shows that the upcoming talent is "maturing" faster than ever before, increasing competition within the team.

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How Indians beat Chinese in working, living in US

A per-country quota for Green Card means Indians face a huge backlog for landing permanent residency in the US.

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Thursday, 24 January 2019

India lets Pakistan team inspect Chenab projects



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'Votes can't be won on basis of beautiful faces'

Bihar minister Vinod Narayan Jha on Friday, in a statement that could possibly stir up a controversy, called Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi as "a very beautiful face" who had no political achievement to her credit. The remark comes days after the entry of Priyanka Gandhi into active politics.

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Jaitley in good health, recovering rapidly: Govt

Jaitley, who ran the finance ministry, would not be presenting the interim budget on February 1, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters this week. The government has not commented on his medical condition.

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Top bankers unhappy over CBI move to name panel members in probe

Number of top bankers under CBI lens is on the rise with former ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar being the latest addition to the list. But the banking community is more surprised on CBI's decision to name eight members of ICICI Bank committees that cleared loans to Videocon and its group companies, which have now turned into non-performing assets.

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Maruti Alto set for a makeover this year

The country’s most popular small car Alto is set for a complete makeover as Maruti Suzuki is modernising the mini vehicle with a new BS6 engine, enhanced safety features, exterior and interior upgrades. The new car will be out by the end of this year, company officials said.

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To fight monkeys at Taj, CISF given catapults

Talking to TOI, CISF Commandant Brij Bhushan said that this step has been taken to protect the tourists, who are sometimes attacked by the simians. He said the the Jawans may not be a need to use the gulels to take shots, as monkeys usually get scared seeing it and keep away.

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CBI raids at ex- Haryana CM Hooda's residence



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PSLV-C44 launch: Here’s why this mission lifted off at midnight

“Launch time depends on the requirement of the satellite. They wanted the satellite to cross south to north of equator around noon, maybe due to sunlight condition. Our launcher goes from north to south of the equator. To meet the requirement, we needed to have a night launch,” said K Sivan, Isro chairman. Microsat-R has been designed for military by DRDO.

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CBI raids at ex- Haryana CM Hooda's residence



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Kochhar was in CBI crosshairs even before Nirav scam broke

The CBI, which first received a complaint into the affairs of Chanda Kochhar from whistleblower Arvind Gupta in October 2016, had initiated an inquiry on December 8, 2017, almost two months before the Punjab National Bank scam involving Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi came to light .

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Pandya flies to NZ today; Rahul to join India ‘A’



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01/24/19 3:01 PM

No decision on CBI chief; panel to meet again



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Rs 64cr to Kochhars for Rs 300cr loan to Dhoot?



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Cong sees red at LS Speaker’s remark on Priyanka



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Hardik to join team in NZ, Rahul to be with India A



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Isro’s PSLV C-44 places military satellite Microsat-R in orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation registered its first success of the year in a midnight journey of its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to space which injected a 740kg imaging satellite for military applications into orbit with precision before going to demonstrate a new technology that can eventually reduce space debris.

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Live: PSLV-C44 successfully lifts off

PSLV-C44 with Microsat R, an imaging satellite and Kalamsat, a student satellite, will lift off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota today. Stay with TOI for all live updates

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01/24/19 9:24 AM

India tests new anti-radiation missile to destroy enemy radars

The missile is designed to destroy a variety of surveillance and radar targets on the ground after being fired from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter. On Thursday, the DRDO-Navy combine also conducted another test of the advanced Barak long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system.

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No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

The meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee to decide on the next CBI chief remained inconclusive, officials said on Thursday. They said no decision on the CBI director was taken at the meeting.

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CBI: Chanda Kochhar got 'illegal gratification' through her husband

Being the head of ICICI Bank, CBI says, Chanda Kochhar approved six loans to Venugopal N Dhoot's Videocon group between June 2009 and October 2011. One such loan - a rupee term loan (RTL) worth Rs 300 crore was given to Videocon International Electronics Ltd (VIEL), in which Kochhars got the bribe instantly.

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PM Modi-led panel meets to decide on CBI chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led committee on Thursday met here to decide the name of the next CBI chief, the post lying vacant following the unceremonious exit of Alok Verma early this month, officials said.

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'Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP'

The Congress will also fight the coming Lok Sabha polls with “full strength”, he said at a public meeting in his constituency. His two-day visit to Amethi had coincided Wednesday with the formal entry of Priyanka Gandhi in politics, after years of speculation on whether she would take the plunge. She has been appointed general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, while Jyotiraditya Scindia holds charge of UP West.

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Pandya, K L Rahul's suspensions lifted with immediate effect: CoA

The suspensions on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were Thursday lifted by the CoA, two weeks after they were sent home from the tour of Australia due to their sexist comments on a TV show. Pandya is now expected to join the team in New Zealand while Rahul might play in either domestic circuit or show up for India A in an ongoing home series against England Lions.

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CoA lifts interim suspension of Pandya, Rahul pending SC hearing

Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul got a big relief on Thursday as the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) lifted an interim ban imposed on them with immediate effect pending Supreme Court hearing. The Supreme Court has listed the next BCCI hearing for February 5.

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Body of one Meghalaya miner taken out

A Navy team on Thursday pulled out a body from a 370 deep feet flooded coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district where 14 miners still remain trapped since December 13. The highly decomposed body was pulled to the water surface by an underwater remotely operated vehicle (UROV) and then taken out, a senior rescue official said.

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10% EWS quota in govt recruitment from Feb 1

Beginning next month, all central government posts will be filled after factoring in the recently approved 10% reservation for economically weaker sections, according to an official order. The ministry of personnel in the order said that detailed instructions regarding the procedure for the implementation of the EWS quota will be issued separately.

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Kuldeep misses Chahal if they don't play together

Like pacers, spinners too hunt in pairs and that's why Kuldeep Yadav feels the "pangs of separation" when spin twin Yuzvendra Chahal is not operating from the other end during India's limited-overs matches.

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Won't extend NRC deadline beyond July 31: SC



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Videocon loan case: Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar booked

The agency teams were on Thursday carrying raids at Videocon offices at Nariman Point, Mumbai and Aurangabad other than at Deepak Kochhar’s company NuPower Renewables Pvt Ltd (NRPL).

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Love in the time of algorithms: The India story

AI systems are flourishing in dating apps the world over, using deep-learning to analyze Facebook posts or users’ tweets to gauge how compatible they would be for each other.

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Cong to contest LS polls with full strength: Rahul

"We will contest the Lok Sabha polls with full strength and will win the next UP Assembly polls," Rahul Gandhi said. The Congress chief was addressing a public meeting here before returning to Delhi at the end of his two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency.

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Cong to fight LS, state polls alone in Andhra

Congress has ruled out alliance with TDP in AP and will contest the assembly and LS polls alone. AP has 175 assembly seats and 25 LS seats. The decision came after the executive meeting of state Congress on Wednesday. The Congress was in a dilemma over joining hands with TDP in AP after the debacle in Telangana.

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Kohli overtakes Lara on ODI run-scorers' list

Virat Kohli on Wednesday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he went past West Indies’ batting legend and former captain Brian Lara on the tally of most one-day international (ODI) runs.

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A terrorist-turned-Army man: Ashok Chakra for slain Lance Naik Wani

Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani,38, hailed from Ashmuji in Kulgam. He died on November 25 during a fierce gunfight.He was a militant, but later came into the mainstream. He joined the Army in 2004 and will be conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award on Republic day.

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Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Sonu Punjaban: Woman who likes 'bad boys'

The alleged kingpin of one of the biggest sex rackets in NCR, Punjaban's clients included high-profile businessmen, while her employees comprised of "aspiring models and actresses". Her henchmen escorted the girls to Kolkata, Mumbai, Rajasthan and Punjab.

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FIR filed in Videocon-Kochhar probe, raids on

The agency teams were on Thursday carrying raids at Videocon offices at Nariman Point, Mumbai and Aurangabad other than Deepak Kochhar’s company NuPower Renewables Pvt Ltd. It was not confirmed whether Chanda Kochhar was named in the FIR but sources say that she was definitely under the scanner during the PE, in which Deepak Kochhar and Dhoot were named.

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Eye on China: Navy to open 3rd base in Andaman & Nicobar islands



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Plea on interim CBI chief: Judge recuses himself

M Nageshwar Rao’s was made the interim CBI director after the selection committee removed Alok Verma as chief of the probe agency on charges of corruption and dereliction of duty.

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Sonia’s Rae Bareli seat may go to Priyanka Gandhi

Congress insiders say the party is drawing up a plan for Rahul’s temple visits, including a ‘rudrabhishek’ at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, a visit to Gorakhpur mandir and an impromptu visit to Ram Lala’s makeshift temple in Ayodhya.

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Priyanka Gandhi joins politics: Who’ll be hurt more, BJP or SP-BSP?



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Goyal gets temporary charge of finance ministry



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No State of the Union address during shutdown, Trump says

01/23/19 8:41 PM

Can Priyanka Gandhi repeat 1999 magic of Rae Bareli in 2019?



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Railways to hire 2.3 lakh staff in 2 years

Railway minister Piyush Goyal said a total of four lakh people will be hired by railways in the next two years. The recruitment of 1.5 lakh employees, which is underway, will be completed by March-April, railway board chairman V K Yadav said.

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01/23/19 3:03 PM

65% yet to opt for new channel pricing system

With a new television channel pricing regime just eight days away, only about 35% of the nearly 165 million pay TV subscribers have expressed a choice to migrate out of the old system. Trai has launched a website, channel.trai.gov.in, to help consumers make an informed choice about the channels that they want to watch, be it free-to-air or priced

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As crops dry up, kids in Marathwada the worst hit



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Trump says 'we'll do something in the alternative' with State of the Union address after Pelosi pushback

01/23/19 1:08 PM

CJI's 'right hand man' Lokur upset with him

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur, whom Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi once described as his “right hand man”, on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the CJI not notifying the December 12 decision of the collegium recommending two HC judges as judges of the apex court and uploading it on the website.

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Goyal gets temporary charge of finance ministry



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With poll Mahakumbh looming, Priyanka takes political plunge

The announcement of Priyanka Gandhi's appointment as party general secretary (in-charge of east UP), caught senior Congress leaders unawares and set off heated speculation of the trigger behind her long awaited formal plunge into politics and the possible impact in UP, which had looked like a straight fight between BJP and the SP-BSP combine.

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Venezuela's Maduro says he's cutting off relations with US

01/23/19 12:28 PM

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Michael Cohen says he will postpone testimony before a House committee

01/23/19 10:50 AM

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Venezuelan opposition leader declares self interim president amid reports US will recognize him

01/23/19 10:06 AM

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Trump sends letter to Pelosi pledging to go ahead with State of the Union address

01/23/19 9:29 AM

Jaitley undergoes surgery, advised two-week rest

Union minister Arun Jaitley has undergone surgery at a hospital in New York on Tuesday, sources said. Jaitley, 66, travelled to the US on January 13. He underwent tests for soft tissue cancer this week, sources said.

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Goyal given additional charge of finance ministry



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Nurse arrested in rape of woman in vegetative state who gave birth at Arizona care facility

01/23/19 7:29 AM

Priyanka's political entry seen as challenge to Yogi

Congress leaders and cadres are literally electrified with the entry of Priyanka Gandhi in UP’s electoral arena and they feel that she along with Jyotiraditya Scindia can change the political equations in the state.

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What Rahul said on Priyanka's new 'mission' in UP



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India to remain fastest-growing economy in 2019, 2020: UN report

According to the UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019, India's GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 7.6 per cent in 2019-20 from an estimated 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal ending March 2019. The growth rate may come down to 7.4 per cent a year later.

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Pak captain Sarfraz Ahmed in racial abuse row

Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed stirred a controversy when he racially abused South Africa pacer Andile Phehlukwayo during the second One-Day International (ODI).

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Kohli to be rested for last two ODIs, T20Is vs NZ

Virat Kohli will not be a part of the final two ODIs of the ongoing five-match series as well as T20I series against New Zealand after BCCI decided to give the Indian skipper a much-needed rest owing to his workload in the last few months.

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How water crisis may worsen bank NPA problem

At a time when the banking sector is grappling with mounting NPAs, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report released Wednesday said water risks could pose further "liquidity constraints" on the strained balance sheets of banks.

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Resort brawl: Police on look out for 'absconding' MLA

Police are on the lookout for "absconding" Congress MLA J N Ganesh, who is facing a case of attempt to murder for allegedly assaulting his lawmaker colleague Anand Singh during a brawl at private resort here on Saturday night, home minister M B Patil said on Wednesday.

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Priyanka Gandhi enters politics, Rahul says 'she is very capable'

The appointment is being seen as a masterstroke which will boost the morale of party workers in a state where Congress influence has been waning over the years and where the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have announced a tie-up.

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CBI books former AI chief in corruption case

Along with Jadhav, the CBI has booked Dr (Ms) L P Nakhwa (now retired), then General Manager (medical services) and then Additional General Managers A Kathpalia, Amitabh Singh and Rohit Bhasin.

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BJP on Priyanka: Admission of Rahul's failure



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India crush New Zealand by 8 wickets in first ODI

Kuldeep Yadav's 4/39 led India's bowling charts while Shikhar Dhawan's 75 not out headlined India's run-chase of the paltry Kiwi total as the visitors won comfortably by 8 wickets (DLS) to take 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

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Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Priyanka joins politics, appointed gen secy for UP



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Maruti drives in new WagonR at Rs 4.19 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the third-generation WagonR at a price of Rs 4.19 lakh going upto Rs 5.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The hatchback is offered only in petrol variants with an electric counterpart set to join the fleet in 2020.

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When Sun stopped play during India-NZ ODI

Sun stops play after dinner. Sounds bizarre? But this is what happened in the first India-New Zealand ODI at the McLean Park Wednesday.

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Maharashtra: 8 youths, a minor held for ISIS tilt

Sources said the key suspect, under the garb of delivering religious sermons, had tried to brainwash the others and seems to have convinced them to conduct extremist activities. They were identified following a specific tip-off and subsequent electronic surveillance.

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Indian IT expands mkt share in banking services

Data from IT outsourcing advisory Everest Group shows that the Indian service provider group (including TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, HCL Technologies, and Wipro) gained a market share of 1.5-2% over the global service provider group (including Accenture, Atos, Capgemini, CGI, DXC Technology, IBM, and NTT Data) between 2016 and 2018. The former now is estimated to have a market share of 42%, and the latter 58%.

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Bengalureans take most personal, car loans



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T'gana: Plush 2,400 sq ft apartments for MLAs

Every MLA will get the perk of living in a 2,400 sq ft new and plush apartment in the city. A new building complex with 120 apartments has been constructed at Hyderguda in the city at the MLA quarters. Apart from this building, another 12-storeyed servants quarters apartment complex has also been constructed. Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy inspected the place on Tuesday.

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After kabaddi & football, Bachchans now eye IPL

The Bachchan family already has interests in Indian Super League franchise Chennayin FC and Pro-Kabaddi League franchise Jaipur Pink Panthers. It is now looking for space in the Indian Premier League. The Bachchans first approached IPL’s defending champions Chennai Super Kings which did not materialise and then Rajasthan Royals where there has been no development.

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The Haji who led kinnars at Kumbh shahi snan

She was 13 when her identity as an intersex person, or kinnar, was revealed to her family and friends and life was never the same again for the chirpy Bhavani. Bhavani today stands tall as perhaps the only Hindu monk to be a Haji. A devotee of Kali since childhood, before she embraced Islam, Bhavani’s life came full circle at the Kumbh Mela this year.

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Companies face action over TDS non-payment

​Under the law, individuals as well as companies have to deduct tax for several payments — ranging from salaries to rent and payments to contractors above a specified threshold. The payments also have to be made during a stipulated period, failing which a company is liable to be prosecuted as the government sees this as a major violation.

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Live 1st ODI: New Zealand bat first against India

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bat in the first One-Day International against India at McLean Park in Napier on Wednesday.

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Michel moved 'unused' Agusta funds to UK: CBI

The CBI has learnt that Christian Michel, the defence middleman extradited to India from the UAE who is being probed in the Rs 3,700 crore VVIP chopper scam, made several transfers to London-based accounts when India was pursuing his extradition.

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Mariano Rivera is first elected to Baseball Hall of Fame unanimously; Mike Mussina, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez also voted in

01/22/19 3:26 PM

Centrally funded universities to add up to 3 lakh seats for 10% quota

The new 10% quota for the economically weak will significantly increase admissions to higher education, adding up to three lakh seats in centrally funded institutions - including elite ones like IITs, IIMs and NITs - in two phases over 2019-20 and 2020-21.

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52 coal mines opened in 5 yrs to fuel power drive

The Narendra Modi government has opened 52 new coal mines since coming to power in May 2014 to fuel its flagship village and household electrification programmes without tripping the system. These 52 mines represent 86% growth over the number of mines added in the five-year period between 2009 and 2014, when most projects were stuck in red tape.

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Ease norms for SC/STs to be judges: Top court

: A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi expressed concern on Tuesday over the Kerala high court not finding a single candidate from the reserved category crossing the threshold of minimum percentage of marks for appointment as judicial officers in trial courts.

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India has a 26,000-tonne plastic waste problem

India generates 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste every day, but 40% of it remains uncollected causing choking of drainage and river systems, littering of the marine ecosystem, soil and water pollution, ingestion by stray animals, and open air burning leading to adverse impact on human health and environment.

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White House moving forward on State of the Union plans, including possibility of address outside Washington: sources

01/22/19 10:22 AM

India eyes $11bn from state asset sales in FY19



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India to eventually become bigger than China in economic size: Rajan



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Supreme Court rules Pentagon can limit transgender military service while lawsuits continue

01/22/19 6:51 AM

Full list of 2019 Oscar nominations

Oscars 2019: The nominations are being announced live from Samuel Goldwyn Theater

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India kicks off largest coastal defence drill



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Army size cut by 50%: Why China is making major strategic shift

China's military, the world's largest force, has cut the size of its land-based army by about 50 per cent and significantly boosted its navy and air force as part of an "unprecedented" strategic shift designed to transform the People's Liberation Army (PLA) into a comprehensive modern force.

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Can't be daunted by 300-plus scores in NZ: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said the key for his team will be not to get flustered by 300-plus scores as they begin their limited overs series against New Zealand on Wednesday.

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Citizenship won't be given without state nod: MHA



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EVM hacking claim: EC asks police to lodge FIR

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed a complaint with Delhi Police and sought an FIR against self-proclaimed cyber expert Syed Shuja, who had on Monday claimed that EVMs used for elections in India can be hacked.

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14 dead as ships with Indian, Turkish crew members catch fire off Russia

The fire broke out on Monday off Russia's territorial waters. Both vessels were flying Tanzanian flags. One of them was a liquefied natural gas carrier and another one was a tanker. The fire broke out as the two ships were transferring fuel from one to the other. The ships were carrying Indian, Turkish and Libyan crew members. 11 are reported dead.

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'All Bengali refugees will be given citizenship'

Kick-starting the BJP's campaign in West Bengal, party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday said all Bengali refugees will be granted citizenship with the passage of the Citizenship Bill.

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'BJP stopped loot': PM targets Cong at NRI meet

Addressing NRIs and Indian-origin people at the inauguration of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, Modi described NRIs as India's brand ambassadors and said they were the symbols of the country's capabilities.

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Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore

"Well that used to happen in the middle phase of my career. It all started in 2014-15 series (in Australia). So I used to feed off those things then as I needed to boost myself up but now being the captain of the team, I really don't need to focus on those things," Virat Kohli said.

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Resort brawl: 'Ganesh asked for gun to kill me'

“Ganesh hit me on my head with clubs and flower pots. He banged my head against the wall and kicked me in my stomach and face as I fell down. ‘Get me a revolver, I will kill this man’, he yelled,” Singh, who is being treated at Apollo Hospital in Seshadripuram, told police.

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Cong organised EVM hackathon in London: Prasad



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Get ready to just smile to board domestic flights

Travellers will need to generate a unique DY ID number using the aviation ministry’s portal. And after a physical verification during first time use at an airport, in future passengers will need to give this number while booking tickets and then go paperless for domestic flights at smart airports which do biometric-based verification.

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Monday, 21 January 2019

NRIs are India's brand ambassadors: PM

The prime minister was inaugurating the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. "I consider NRIs India's brand ambassadors. They are the symbols of our capacities and capabilities," he told the gathering. "People of Indian origin are in leadership roles in countries such as Mauritius, Portugal and Ireland," he said.

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'Cong kept out of UP alliance to correct poll math'

Asked if the SP was open to working with Congress after the polls, Akhilesh said, "We can't answer it right now. We will answer it after the elections. But I can say this much that the country wants a new prime minister and it will have one after polls". "..I decided to correct the arithmetic by taking along BSP and RLD and left two seats for the Congress," he said.

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Kohli named captain of Test, ODI teams of 2018

"Not only is Kohli the first player to win these three major ICC awards together but he has also been named the captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams of the year for a fabulous run in international cricket," the ICC said in a statement.

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Live: PM addresses at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

For the first time, the three-day-long convention is being organised from January 21 to 23 instead of January 9 to allow participants to visit the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad and attend the Republic Day parade.

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Mumbai: 21% more rapes and murders in 2018

Led by rape and murder, most categories of crime in 2018 showed an upward tick compared to the year before, shows the city police crime report released recently. Only cases of theft and house break-in dipped.

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Scindia-Shivraj meet sparks political buzz

The two had a closed-door meeting at Chouhan's residence for over around 40 minutes after which they emerged together to meet the crowd of journalists that had flocked there on hearing of it. Both the leaders dubbed it a 'saujanya bhet (courtesy meet)', but also said that "the talks were good" - enough of a hint that their conversation was in context of the current political situation in MP and the Lok Sabha polls ahead.

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Kohli named captain of ICC Test, ODI teams of year

Three players each from India and New Zealand feature in the Test team, while four each from India and England are part of the ODI side of the year 2018. The ICC will announce the individual awards later on Tuesday.

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Naresh Goyal ready to step down from Jet board

“Goyal is not adamant about not stepping down. He is holding on till the right valuation is arrived at,” said a person in the know, indicating that the carrier’s boss is negotiating hard. In case of a management change of a company through a takeover, the new buyer has to make an open offer to the general public to buy an additional 25% shares.

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Sisters turn 'boys' to keep barbershop afloat

Every morning, in the village of Banwari Tola in Kushinagar district, Deepak (17) and Raju (15) unlock the doors of their barbershop and get ready for business. Customers get the usual haircut, shave and, sometimes, head massage from the two “boys”.

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EC denies claim that 2014 LS polls were rigged

The claims of US-based Syed Suja, who also claimed that death of senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde soon after the 2014 poll was a “murder” since he allegedly knew about the “hacking”, were dismissed by the EC which is considering legal action for “public mischief” by spreading rumours and forgery.

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After decades, a sedan was No. 1 in 2018

India's love for its smallest cars seems to be waning. In 2018, Alto, which was the number 1 car for 14 straight years, lost its crown to Dzire, Maruti's compact sedan. Not only was it beaten by the bigger car, it sold around a thousand fewer units over the year. In rival Hyundai's stable, too, sales of Grand i10 fell by about 13%, while its bigger siblings, i20 and Creta, saw robust sales growth of about 10% and 15%, respectively.

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Govt returns 11 names for HC judges



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