Sunday, 30 June 2019

Unable to secure visa, forum asks company to refund fee

The matter pertains to on Global Education Services from Ahmedabad that had been approached by one Mukesh Chauhan for a permanent resident visa for Canada.

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Congress to initiate talks with Prakash Ambedkar for Maharashtra assembly poll tie-up

Congress, which was routed in the state in the recently held Lok Sabha election, hopes by bringing Ambedkar on board there will not be division in anti-BJP and most importantly in the secular votes in the coming assembly election.

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Creative margins of India: Tapping art and innovation in Gadchiroli

In every Shodhyatra we come across numerous instances of technological, institutional and educational inertia which remain to be addressed

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Be vigilant about child's digital exposure: Experts

Prachi Mihir Shah, founder of The Milestone Preschool brought to the notice of the audience that with the advent of digital age, children have been reduced to mere spectators rather than participants.

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DSK SCAM: 'Hands tied' RERA returns homebuyers empty-handed

In March, MahaRERA chairperson Gautam Chatterjee had put on hold hearing of DSK group's realty projects.

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Mumbai: Group plans to bring back butterflies in their township

Members informed that they are planning to involve the nearby school, which could help in significant ways including looking after the plantations and even encourage their children to develop a hobby of watching butterflies

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Compliment your partner

A couple may stop complimenting each other, but the moment a third person showers some compliments, they feel euphoric.

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Ahmedabad to remember heroes of harmony

Some say that the memorial is for sacrifices made during Mahagujarat Movement, which was exactly a decade later, while others insist that the duo had laid their lives in 1946.

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Gujarat Congress begins farmers' rally, says distress, scams rampant

Claims to expose corruptions in the agriculture sector and raise them in Monsoon Session

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Keep all records of financial aid: Directorates to education bodies

This will enhance transparency of public money spent on aided institutes

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Mumbai: Unused parking lot has space for 900 cars

DNA takes a look at various parking slot projects promised by the new breed of real estate players, which seem to have failed

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Data analytics: A nemesis of corruption

Just like fashion, most corruption trends start because someone gets a creative idea and then it spreads across the sector. So, at any given time a specific modus operandi (MO) can found to be trending, and the flavour of this season is a brilliant MO that must be yielding crores of rupees for various stakeholders, so it has forced me to ponder over the possibility of using of data analytics as a tool to fight corruption.

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Another Arrested In Maoist Attack Case In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Police have arrested one more person in connection with the May 1 Maoist attack in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district in which 16 people, including 15 policemen, were killed.

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NGO to conduct 18-month-long survey on ecology and biodiversity of Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani region



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Election 2019 was a meme festival, says ‘meme curator’



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India signs Rs 200 cr anti-tank missile deal with Russia

'Strum Ataka' would give added capability to Mi-35 the fleet of attack choppers

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Multi-layer security arrangements assure Amarnath yatra's smooth start

Annual Ritual: 1st batch of 2,234 pilgrims begin journey today

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Task cut out for BJP to keep its MPs tied in

Party appoints whips to ensure their presence during bill discussions in Parl

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When people laughed at me, I kept challenging myself: Six-time world boxing champion Mary Kom



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Official: 10 dead in Dallas-area plane crash



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At Jaykar Bungalow: Reel by reel, a journey into the history of Indian cinema



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As sowing drops by 97 per cent in Maharashtra, concerns about rising prices of vegetables and other commodities



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More big cats add to Maharashtra glee, but poachers lay new traps

Lurking Danger: Number of tiger deaths in the state this year has reached eight so far

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Saturday, 29 June 2019

Fix all potholes: Mumbai Traffic cops tell BMC

As city gets third highest amount of single-day rain in June since 1974, monsoon-related issues continue to haunt the civic body

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Gujarat govt announces 3% hike in DA for its employees

The decision is likely to benefit 9,61,638 employees including pensioners and those working in the panchayats.

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'My Dear Bihar! I'm very much here,' tweets Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi's absence from monsoon session of Bihar Assembly and silence on AES deaths in the state triggered criticism from rivals on Friday.

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Reform initiatives in water sector is a must

The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has ruled that the groundwater should be treated as a common pool resource.

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Migration at peak in parched Maharashtra villages

Water issues are intricately intertwined with increased migration & fast drying reservoirs

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Day Zero glares at 21 cities across country

Over 6,500 tankers are supplying water in the drought hit villages from 151 tehsils in Maharashtra.

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Ignorance no bliss for Chennai

The southern city's water scarcity has brought to light the ground realities of what could be the aftermath if a finite resource is misused, squandered and mismanaged. The water situation in the country as a whole has now invited misery and despair

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Helmet fine: Citizens shelled out Rs 14.4 cr since 2016

In 2019 (till April) alone the amount collected has skyrocketed to Rs 3.21 crore

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Odisha village under grip of snake scare

The snakes are found generally in soggy and moist areas, like under the floor of mud houses or on wet cracks and crevices.

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'Sandesara loan fraud bigger than PNB scam': Enforcement Directorate

ED suspects brothers Nitin Sandesara and Chetan Sandesara could be hiding in Nigeria.

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Nigerian pirates free five of Indian sailors

Five Indian sailors - Sudeep Chaudhary, Ankit Hooda, Chirag Yadav, Avinash Reddy and Moogu Ravi - were kidnapped from a vessel - MT Apecus - and then taken to Bonny Island, Nigeria on April 19 this year.

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First "Mann Ki Baat" After PM Modi's Re-Election To Air Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" will resume today almost a month after the PM returned to power. This will be the first "Mann Ki Baat" programme in PM Modi's second...

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After Bal Thackeray Movie, Shiv Sena Leader's Next Project: 26/11 Film

Shiv Sena lawmaker and filmmaker Sanjay Raut, who has earlier produced a Marathi film on Bal Thackeray, is planning to come up with a film on the untold stories of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.

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It'll pour in central India in days

Southwest monsoon fast spreading and advancing across the country, says Met dept

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IAF airlifts 15-member rescue team from AN-32 accident site in Arunachal Pradesh

The transporter aircraft met with an accident on June 3 and the IAF team successfully traced the wreckage eight days later.

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Noise So Loud Felt Like A Building Collapsed: Pune Wall-Crash Survivor

A survivor of the wall-collapse incident in Pune's Kondhwa area said the noise of the crash was so loud that he felt the whole building had come crashing down on his shanty.

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Ordered firing in air only after all measures failed: Jail superintendent



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The Vanishing: A Kolkata magician’s death puts the spotlight on his art



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Gujarat govt to deploy 25,000 cops for this year's Rath Yatra

The state government has ordered an elaborate security arrangement for this year's Jagannath Rath Yatra which attracts thousands of people. A total of 25,000 policemen will be deployed to ensure smooth management of the event.

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DNA SPECIAL: ISIS drive to rope in J&K clerics irks Pak-based terror groups

Central Intelligence Agency has claimed the recent activities of IS-linked terrorists have led to discontent among terrorist cadres recruited and infiltrated in the valley by Pakistan's deep state.

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Alwar lynching victim now booked for cow smuggling

Pehlu Khan's name was dropped from the charge sheet after his death, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Anil Paris Deshmukh on Saturday.

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Let us make India world No 1 in mitigating natural disasters: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Directs NDRF to engage indigenous manufactures for rescue equipment

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Visitors to Statue of Unity run for cover

Drip, Drip, Drip: Heavy rains flood viewing gallery at world's tallest statue

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Friday, 28 June 2019

Congress leaders sing Rahul Gandhi paeans, quit

130-plus office-bearers want Gandhi back as party chief

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Gujarat government to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Sewage Treatment Plants

By 2030, the government plans to reuse all the water of STPs, says a top government official

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India finishes 3rd in karatedo championship



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US Slaps Sanctions On Son Of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on the son of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for serving in his father's "illegitimate regime."

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Maharashtra: Eight killed in rain-related incidents



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Imagine: Dear Young Readers, are you ready to opt out of a digitally drugged culture?



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'Pocket rule': IPS trainee pulled up

However, an explanation within two days was demanded from him, failing which he was warned of appropriate action

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Ahmedabad: Step-grandfather booked for raping seven-year-old

According to the complaint, the minor was sexually harassed for the past three months

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath orders probe into 'exodus' of Hindus in Meerut

According to the Hindu residents and district councillor, several young men from a particular community have been terrorising the people, especially women, by roaming around in speeding bikes and blowing loud horns

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Gujarat to implement online RTI system by March 2020

According to the petitioner, a person seeking information under the RTI Act in Gujarat has to make a physical application and cannot do so through any electronic means

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Amit Shah's Nehru taunt irks Congress in Lok Sabha

Taking the argument further, Shah asks the Congress not to teach BJP a lesson in history as the root of Kashmir problem lies in the decisions made by Nehru

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Himachal Pradesh eyes Rs 85,000 cr investment at global investors meet in November

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur says the government has already undertaken a slew of reforms in ease of doing business and also put in place pro-investment policies

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46 custodial deaths in five years: Maharashtra Government



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G20: Crunch time as US-China showdown looms

After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 on Saturday will turn to a pivotal trade showdown between economic rivals China and the United States. US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping will meet in a bid to thrash out a truce in a long-running trade war that has seen hundreds of billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs.

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Supreme Court junks rebel AAP MLA's plea over disqualification

Rebel AAP legislator Sehrawat challenged a disqualification notice sent to him by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat under the anti-defection law for joining the BJP

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Maharashtra: Amid drought, irregularities surface in crop insurance scheme



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Legislative Council: Dhangar quota row leads to adjournment for second day in row



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Trump Says Open To Meeting Kim Jong Un At North-South Korea Border

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was open to meeting Kim Jong Un at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea while on a trip to Seoul this week.

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Maharashtra: State to acquire tenanted cessed buildings if landlords fail to develop it



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Congress MLA Punja Vansh deposes before Gujarat High Court in Rajya Sabha poll case

Vansh during his cross-examination in the court of Justice Bela Trivedi says that the MLAs had been moved to a resort in Bengaluru before the 2017 Rajya Sabha polls to prevent the ruling BJP from indulging in horse trading

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Opposition parties in Bihar rock Assembly over AES deaths

Rabri Devi yells at reporters when asked about son Tejashwi's whereabouts

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Widespread rains boost sowing, raise kharif hope in Gujarat

Crop acreage this year has increased to fivefold in hectares

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Unhealthy pangs: Low birth weight Gujarat's bane

Despite schemes, lack of awareness and access are a concern

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Thursday, 27 June 2019

Migration of Hindu families from Meerut not out of fear: Police



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G20 live: Japan, India, US hold trilateral meeting

World leaders gather in Japan for one of the most high-stakes G20 meetings in years, with a bruising US-China trade war, geopolitical tensions, and climate change on the agenda. PM Modi will attend important plurilateral meetings and meet with the world leaders including US President Donald Trump. Stay here for all live updates

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Maharashtra: Water-borne diseases on the rise due to use of dead stock water

With the state government allowing to use dead stock of its major reservoirs, water-borne diseases are on the rise across the state.

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Ahmedabad: Neighbour abducts baby, arrested

The accused identified Nasrina has been arrested on Thursday from near Usmanpura Masjid and the child was rescued.

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Maratha quota: 2-year struggle comes to an end

The campaign for the quota intensified after 14- year-old Maratha girl from Kopardi village in Ahemadnagar district was raped and murdered in July 2016.

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Gujarat High Court rejects Ahmed Patel's 2nd application

Champaneri had contended that the election petition served to Patel by Rajput does not contain his original signature.

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Budget Session of Parliament: Education Bill in Lok Sabha, moots posting of 7,000 teachers

Their appointment in Central universities will be through direct recruitment in teachers' cadre in accordance with a new quota system

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Encounter Breaks Out In Jammu And Kashmir's Budgam District

An encounter broke out today between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, news agency ANI reported.

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PM Modi, Trump To Meet In Japan Amid Trade Dispute Between India, US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump alongside the G-20 Summit in Japan's Osaka. This would be PM Modi's first meeting with President Trump after his reelection in the...

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Mumbai: Dharavi re-bid on the cards, quotes to get sky-high

Seclink Group, that emerged as the frontrunner in the first bid, will bid once again; but under another name.

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Not resigned from Congress, Alpesh Thakor to Gujarat High Court

Alpesh has pointed out that the Congress has also failed to produce any document that suggest that he has resigned from the primary membership of the party and his resignation has been accepted.

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BJP-Sena may cash in on quota verdict in upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections

Congress-NCP may exploit Dhangar community anger against saffron combine

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation initiates 10 schools for lower, middle class students

To have indoor & outdoor sports facilities, aims to be better than private schools

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Communal, caste crimes in states ruled by BJP defaming country, says Mayawati



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Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh cites Atal Bihari Vajpayee in letter for retaining staff, PMO not amused

party matters The ex-pm has sought retaining of his 14-member staff for smooth functioning of his office

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'Carbon cut? Yes, but won't bow to pressure', says Prakash Javadekar

Under the COP-21 Paris agreement, India has committed to reduce its emission intensity of GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from the 2005 level and also achieve 40% power generation from non-fossil fuel based resources by 2030.

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Loose shrikhand can cause loose motions, says Ahmedabad-based CERC after testing

It recently tested samples of the sweet from independent local shops and found the content of yeast and mould to be much above the prescribed mark.

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Amended Act allows Trusts to invest in Special Economic Zones

The Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the bill by a voice vote a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha thus replacing the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, which was promulgated in March.

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Budget Session of Parliament: Education Bill in Lokh Sabha, moots posting of 7,000 teachers

Their appointment in Central universities will be through direct recruitment in teachers' cadre in accordance with a new quota system

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Murder of Merit forum to move Supreme Court



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My right is as equal to any man or woman: Transgender rights activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi



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Ahmedabad: Beedi break near gas line ends in smoke

The incident took place at around 11.58 pm as the Ambedkar Colony resident was returning home.

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Ex-Attorney General Soli Sorabjee to the rescue of Delhi's AAP MLA Devinder Sehrawat

SC's vacation bench agrees to hear case as Soli Sorabjee points out disqualification underway

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Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Motorola One Vision Set to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart

Motorola One Vision is all set to go on sale in India starting today. The smartphone, which was launched last week in the country, will be available beginning 12pm (noon) via Flipkart in the country.

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Now, jerk-free ride in Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express

The premium trains fitted with modern couplers will ensure that there is no gap between coaches, that usually results in jerky movements

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Passenger bodies meet CR authorities over frequent delays

In its defense, CR authorities said that one of the biggest reason behind the delays is blocking of signal lights by miscreants.

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Gujarat High Court unhappy with state govt's approach on manual scavengers

The government was supposed to file a detailed reply on Wednesday clarifying whether manual scavenging is still prevalent in the state, or not, and what actions have been taken by it to curb the inhumane practice.

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VVIP Chopper Scam: Apex court nixes foreign visit of ailing Rajeev Saxena

MORE CASES: CBI told Supreme Court probe in two more cases against him at crucial stage

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DNA SPECIAL: Maharashtra govt to launch its own river-linking projects

Govt plans to opt out of 'pending' joint river-linking projects with Gujarat

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Plan waste treatment in 180 days: Gujarat Pollution Control Board

Plastic manufacturers from state who got closure notice for violating plastic waste management rules get relief

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‘Alcohol consumption, drugs, internet addiction on the rise among youngsters’



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BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya held for thrashing civic official, bail denied

The FIR against Akash, son of senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, was registered after he was caught on camera thrashing the Municipal Corporation officer with a cricket bat

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Uttar Pradesh police involved in seven encounters in 24 hours

No policemen suffered any injury in any of the operations

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G20 Summit: PM Modi arrives in Japan, will hold bilateral talks with world leaders

This will be Prime Minister Modi's sixth G20 Summit which is being held at Osaka on June 28-29.

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Nagpur hospital’s prescription for mentally ill: work, wage, welfare



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Agriculture department to farmers: Grow maize at your own risk



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Finally! Monsoons bring relief to south, central Gujarat

The weather department predicts that widespread but light to moderate rains are likely across the state till Sunday.

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Water shortage woes deluge Parliament

Rivals AIADMK and DMK, and Left parties joined hands in highlighting the crisis faced by states; Shiv Sena MP urges priority for irrigation projects in Marathwada

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Congress MLA Bhaga Barad plea sent to lower court, again

The Gujarat High Court once again remanded the matter back to the lower court, directing it on Wednesday to hear it afresh.

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Education is the basic human right: Priyanka Chopra Jonas



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Mumbai: Opposition stages walk out after Speaker expunges NCP leader’s remarks



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Can't drop Amit Shah, Smriti Irani's names from petition, Gujarat HC to Ahmed Patel

The Congress veteran had moved two separate applications before the court.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee ash immersion bill drowns in controversy

Civic body had spent over Rs 2 cr on assurance of Uttar Pradesh govt on compensation

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Forget the monsoon you knew, says Met Department

In the coming years, rainfall is expected to fall much below 3,000 mm, clouds can no longer be relied on to burst in the early part of June and city slickers will have to expect water shortage as a grim certainty.

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Diplomats harassed in Pakistan again

In one case, Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria's car was aggressively tailed during his visit to Nathia gali on June 13

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Intel agencies R&AW and IB get new heads

Both Goel and Kumar are 1984-batch Indian Police Service officers and are good friends since they met in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.

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Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Boy made to sit on hot temple floor: SC/ST panel members visit Arvi, rules out caste-based atrocity



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18 from Pune selected for 90-hour non-stop cycling event in Paris



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I am 70. I don't remember things: Ahmed Patel

Patel also remarked that he is not as sharp as additional solicitor general and counsel for Rajput, Satya Pal Jain, who was cross-questioning him.

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Soon, an integrated RERA platform with single-window

The integrated RERA website is aimed at giving homebuyers and potential homebuyers a single window to seek information on best practices and the rulings issued by the RERAs of all the states

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Can measles vaccine cause death? No, says health minister Eknath Shinde

Congress MLA from Mangalwedha Bharat Bhalke pointed to reports of children passing away after they were given the vaccine.

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Gujarat: Jugalji Thakor's nomination may be Alpesh Thakor's end

Alpesh won from Radhanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency in 2017 polls as a Congress candidate.

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Dredger captain's wife seeks Gujarat High Court intervention

The petition has been filed against the state of Gujarat, along with Gujarat Maritime Board, Port Officer of Porbandar Port, MMD, and Superintendent of Police of Jamnagar

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Maharashatra health crisis: State suffering shortage of qualified medical practitioners

The state has around 3,000 doctors to cater to 12 crore people

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462 from Pune district avail benefits of honorarium scheme



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Stage set for Rajya Sabha polls in Gujarat

Ruling party's S Jaishankar, Jugalji Thakor in face-off against Chandrika Chudasama, Gaurav Pandya

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Aligarh: Tax notice to kachori seller with turnover of Rs 1.50 crore

The shop, named 'Mukesh Kachori', does brisk business every day and despite having limited options on the menu, has been a hot favourite among locals here

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DNA EXCLUSIVE: Demand to lift ban on HTBT cotton grows stronger

State agri minister to take up issue with CM

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Appealing to 'Tinder' feels: How to date better online

By using dating apps and enrolling in such classes, people lose track of their actual personality and are building an 'online' personality, says Ambarish Dharmadhikari

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Monsoon covers Maharashtra, light to moderate rain till end of June: IMD



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Get Rs 10 cr surety to travel abroad: Supreme Court tells Rajeev Saxena

The Court suggestion came on an apprehension of the Enforcement Directorate that Saxena may not return to cooperate with the ongoing trial against the other accused

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Opposition huddles up, lashes out at govt

Sharpest criticism came from Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra, who asked why funding for liberal education is being cut

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San Francisco First Major US City To Ban E-Cigarette Sales

San Francisco on Tuesday became the first major US city to effectively ban the sale and manufacture of electronic cigarettes.

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Surat diamond manufacturers urged to start unit in Botswana



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This inspirational video shows us how ‘we can achieve anything together’



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Surat: Month after May blaze, fire at another complex



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Four neo-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh operatives arrested in Kolkata

Two operatives identified as Md Jiaur Rahman and Mamonur Rashid - both Bangladeshi nationals, were arrested from the vicinity of Sealdah Railway Station's parking lot

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Rains arrive in Gujarat after 15-day delay

Monsoon will take few more days to cover the entire state

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Odisha park turns into croc maternity ward

Egg-Cellent News: Visitors barred as 103 saltwater crocodile nests found

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Monday, 24 June 2019

Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil, Jaydutt Kshirsagar and Avinash Mahatekar get 4 weeks to file their response

The petition urged the court to quash the appointment of all the three, grant an interim injunction restraining them from acting as ministers and direct the Assembly speaker to decide on the matter within two weeks.

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BJP used undue influence a pressure to win Rajya Sabha polls: Ahmed Patel

Patel, on Monday, deposed before the court for the third day for cross-examination in connection with an election petition by Rajput challenging his Rajya Sabha poll victory.

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Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy orders demolition of govt building built by Chandrababu Naidu

Praja Vedika was built as a temporary structure by Chandrababu Naidu government in 2015 to conduct official review meetings

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General category students pin high hopes on Bombay High Court

The high court is expected to deliver its judgement on June 26.

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Traditional businesses need to think out of the box: Durgesh Buch, GCCI president

Durgesh Buch also acknowledged that business chambers need to adapt corporate culture maintaining the ethos of Mahajan.

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DMK leader objects to bridge being painted in saffron colour

Dr P Thiaga Rajan the DMK MLA has written to the Highways department objecting to the colour combination being used to paint the iconic Albert Victor bridge in Madurai

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Minister Tanaji Sawant admits irregularities in 'Jalyukta Shivar' scheme, Opposition seeks ACB probe

Admitting that around 1,300 complaints have been received regarding the Rs 13,000 crore Jalyukt Shivar scheme, he said that water conservation department has sought an open inquiry in this matter.

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Gujarat: Monsoon yet to arrive, but rains to continue

Meteorologist Manorama Mohanty told DNA that conditions are favourable for the onset of monsoon in south Gujarat, but the onset of monsoon will take another 24-48 hours.

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Rajasthan BJP president Madan Lal Saini no more

He was suffering from cancer

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Supreme Court clears ordinance to restore Maratha quota in medical PG admission

It said the admission process ended on June 17 and it cannot pass any order on the plea

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Rains wreaks havoc, uproots 183 trees in Ahmedabad

AMC receives complains of waterlogged roads from 36 areas, uneven roads hampers traffic movement in the city

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Congress dissolves all district committees in Uttar Pradesh

The move came exactly a month after the Congress' dismal performance in the recently held Lok Sabha elections in the state

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"She's Not My Type": Trump Denies Sexual Assault Allegations By US Writer

President Donald Trump on Monday said New York-based writer E. Jean Carroll was "totally lying" when she accused him of sexually assaulting her more than two decades ago, adding that Carroll is "not...

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Budget Session of Parliament: Raucous start to debate on President's address

Our Prime Minister is a very big salesman. We (Congress) have been unable to sell our product that is why we lost, says Adhir Rajan Chowdhury

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Gujarat man won't have to sell kidney for son's studies

Navsari MP CR Patil gets tribal boy enrolled in Class XI

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Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Formally shutting the door on Akhilesh's party, BSP announces it will contest future polls alone

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Hyderabad Teen Kills Self Over Counselling For Excessive Phone Use: Cops

19-year-old girl Shravani allegedly killed herself in Hyderabad after being "counselled" by her parents for excessive use of mobile phone.

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Revisiting celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s most inspiring words on his birth anniversary



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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New Delhi today, to meet PM Modi, Jaishankar



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Five arrested for lynching man to death in Jharkhand

Tabrez Ansari, 22, on Sunday died at a hospital, a week after he was brutally thrashed by a mob over suspicion of stealing a bike

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West Bengal: Erosion in TMC continues, BJP takes hold of first Zilla Parishad

The biggest set back to ruling TMC came with BJP taking hold of South Dinajpur Zilla Parishad as the14 out of 18 board members switched allegiance to BJP from TMC.

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Uttar Pradesh cops take aim with pistols, rifles to 'check' motorists

AT GUNPOINT: Police in Yogi land take to a novel but questionable technique to fight crime

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DNA SPECIAL: Terror-ripped Sri Lanka sews up tour packages to woo Indians

Pearl Lures: Sl hosted more Indian visitors than Chinese last year, wants to invite more

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Sunday, 23 June 2019

Mumbai police bust multi-crore cricket betting racket, two bookies arrested

The accused duo has been identified as Vishwas Takalkar (51) and Ajay Kantraj (24)

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Yoga: Transforming lives the Buddha way

Like the Buddha in my room, lets hope Yoga now comes to sweetly storm into every nook of our 'penthouses', silently transforming our body, along with head and heart, making us realise our highest aspiration

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Mumbai: Four booked for embezzling society funds in Worli

According to the FIR lodged with Worli Police station, a forensic audit conducted by the residential society has unfolded a scam worth Rs 1 crore

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Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'trying to malign' Army's image

DOG BITE: On yoga day, Gandhi scion had tweeted army dog squad pic with 'New India' caption

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Creative Gadchiroli: Not just a land of disquiet and violence

There were numerous children innovators we met during this walk about whom I will share the insights net week

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Revised BEST fares bring taxi unions to their knees

Now, they demand minimum fare of Rs 25 as opposed to the previous Rs 30

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Mayawati's nephew BSP national coordinator

Experts maintain that Mayawati is planning to revive its cadre by bringing in new faces on important posts

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Attack on doctors: Worst animal instincts

Proper screening should be done so that wrong-intentioned persons are not allowed to enter the hospital premises

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Maharashtra gets its first climate resilient beach at Ratnagiri

The beach has an artificial sand dune with vegetation as a line of defense against rising sea-level and high tides, which erode seashores, including the Dadar-Mahim seashore in Mumbai

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Masked men fire shots at woman journo in the capital

The victim, identified as Mitali Chandola, told police that she was returning to her home in Noida after meeting her friend in Raj Nagar extension in a car driven by her

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Is the blame game on?

Being at the receiving end and being blamed perpetually can take a terrible toll on one's mental wellbeing

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Spent Rs 500 cr on drain works to tackle flooding, claims BMC

A total of 273 flood-prone spots are identified; civic body claims it has addressed issues in 75% of the areas

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Why were unclaimed bodies not cremated? Bihar govt is clueless

Human skeleton remains were found near a garbage dump close to the post-mortem section of the hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Saturday

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Advantage Ashok Gehlot, Rahul Gandhi era may end

Cong top brass for Raj CM's elevation as party president

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Amit Shah's First Bill In Parliament Today On Jammu And Kashmir Quotas

Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Amendment Bill will be the first legislative business of the BJP president in parliament after his election to the lower house and cabinet appointment following the...

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Maharashtra wants to cut dry days but's unsure about drinking permit

These drinking permits are a prohibition era legacy, which mandates that those consuming liquor must hold permits issued for the purpose

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INS Visakhapatnam won't miss deadline

Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, which constructs warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, says the extent of the damage in the Friday fire is being ascertained

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84 Per Cent Of Met Department Subdivisions Record Deficient Rainfall

With the progress of monsoon still remaining sluggish, 84 per cent of the meteorological subdivisions have recorded deficient rainfall, MeT department data shows.

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HIV, TB helpline favourite with fake callers who talk 'random topics'

'AUDIO PHOBIC': Many a time people call just to hear a female voice talking on the phone, claim MDACS staff

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Four terrorists killed in J&K

The operation is still going on and a massive search has been launched to ascertain the presence of other terrorists in the area

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Rains to hit southern Gujarat in 48 hours

Usually, southwest monsoon enters the state by around June 10

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Stop killings, take inspiration from Syama Prasad Mookerjee, BJP tells West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

'Bengal CM's politics is one which divides nation, compared to Jan Sangh icon's unity mantra'

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Compassionate heart is the key to a meaningful life, says Dalai Lama in this inspiring video



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Saturday, 22 June 2019

JEE aspirant opposes NTA's stand over wrong Q&A in Gujarat High Court

Pathak is fighting a bitter battle with the National Testing Agency, which conducts the examination, over allegedly wrong question and answers in the JEE (Main) held for Gujarati medium students on April 9 in the first shift.

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A Dozen Opposition MLAs waiting to switch sides: Sources

Congress MLA and former Leader of Opposition (LoP) Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and NCP MLA Jaydutt Kshirsagar recently joined BJP and Shiv Sena.

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SIT formed to probe Gujarat's Banaskantha family murder case

On Friday late night, a four-member SIT has been formed to probe the gruesome murders of a family after members of the Chaudhari community started a protest outside community health centre

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Cases of hepatitis on rise: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

As per reports around 100 to 120 cases of hepatitis have been reported this year till now, wheras 94 cases were reported last year.

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Groundnut scam: Congress finds adulterated sacks

Conducts raid in Gandhidham godown, find sacks filled with sand & pebbles

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Understanding what creates acute encephalitis syndrome

Investigators are considering a link between the consumption of Litchi fruit in malnourished children and the incidence of low glucose early in the morning, causing children to suffer from brain dysfunction.

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Sting that is ailing Bihar

Over 160 kids die in less than 2 months due to acute encephalitis syndrome. The sudden spike in cases exposes the lackadaisical approach of primary health centres in addressing the issue and mounts pressure on hospitals

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation prepares to beat Malaria, inspects wards, raise awareness

After 284 cases of Malaria reported in May, civic body identifies mosquito breeding spots

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The benefits of acting out your life



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These books tell wonderful stories without using any words



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The in-between place: What happens inside a Mumbai courthouse



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A house for books



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Lessons from Bengaluru on how to reclaim our water bodies



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Hurriyat's readiness to talk a good sign: J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik

He also hailed Hurriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for speaking on drug menace. Malik said Hurriyat's proactive role in addressing social issues is welcome.

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UP: Woman burned alive by in-laws, her kids demand justice

The victim is survived by her husband and a daughter and son, aged 6 and 4 respectively.

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Mumbai's Dharavi slum beats Taj as travellers' choice

Asia's largest slum, Dharavi featured in Hollywood movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', following which it attra-cted a large number of foreign tourists.

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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's uncle to helm Tirupati board

The state's special Chief Secretary Manmohan Singh issued the government order, appointing Reddy, who is also YSRCP's general secretary, as chairman of the TTD board.

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Techie couple dies after fall from terrace of Bengaluru pub

The couple has been identified as Pawan and Vedha.

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Bihar: As AES deaths mount, human skeletons found near hospital

An investigation team of the SKMCH hospital accompanied by policemen visited the spot on Saturday.

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Scanty rains, but no power cut

Data available from Central Electricity Authority (CEA) shows that power generation in southern states has been less by 9.45% and in the north-east output is 3.43% less than what was actually targeted.

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Supreme Court slaps Rs 23-cr fine on 'smart' institute

Management school admits 42 students in excess of sanctioned strength; court fines five times fee/student

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Uttarakhand CM says Gupta weddings have turned Auli into ‘tourist destination’



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Daughter Finds Parents' Bodies With Multiple Stab Injuries At Delhi Home

A 51-year-old man and his wife were stabbed to death allegedly by some unidentified people in Dwarka's Mohan Garden area on Saturday, police said.

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Friday, 21 June 2019

Mumbai: 15 suffer from suffocation as fire breaks out at Wadala

A blaze erupted on the first floor of the 21- storey building located near Barkal Ali Naka in Kamla Ram Nagar in Wadala east. Fire brigade tankers rushed to the spot and the fire doused within a half an hour.

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Inconsistencies continue in Ahmed Patel's statements

The cross-examination will continue on Monday.

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Telangana starts Rs 80,000-cr project to end water woes

It has been asking the Central government to help it

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Mumbai's water stock hits a new low, cuts likely soon

The BMC officials are expected to take a review of the existing water supply situation by June end and decide on further water cuts.

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'Plant' experts, make Tree Authority a think tank, civic body appealed

Time again, it has been alleged that the Tree Authority has shifted its goalposts to become a panel that only works to clear proposals for cutting and felling of trees in the city.

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Mumbai: Tussle over trees

The beginning of the new season has brought in fears for the residents of Oshiwara Park in Jogeshwari as the society has many old trees that haven't been pruned.

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'Mumbai needs money, machine and experts keep its trees healthy'

In the past four years, trees in Mumbai, especially those on public spaces have begun to spread terror among the citizens by beginning to collapse at the slightest windy conditions.

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Mumbai misses trunk call

City's malnourished and poorly anchored trees will continue to claim lives and limbs unless the BMC comes up with a sustainable plan to facilitate maintenance of those standing on corporation land as well as private properties

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Treated every religion with equal importance: Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Board

Said Pavitra Yatradham Board refuting charges that it promoted only Hindu shrines

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Kolkata: Teenager found dead inside school toilet

The student was found in a pool of blood with a wrist slit and face covered with plastic by her friends.

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Don't fight over rice to poor, Supreme Court tells Puducherry L-G Kiran Bedi

POWER TUSSLE: State restrained from implementing cabinet decisions with financial implications

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Mob pelts stones at police, RAF in West Bengal; many hurt

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered DGP Virendra to rush to Bhatpara immediately to bring the situation under control.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asks states to work in cohesion with Centre

The Centre has the responsibility of setting the direction of the economic growth while it's the responsibility of the states to implement in the field, says Sitharaman

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Nurse Arrested For Beating Up, Torturing 85-year-Old Woman In Kolkata

A nurse was arrested on Friday for allegedly torturing an ailing old woman whom she was attending for the last four months in southern Kolkata's Gangulybagan area, police said.

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Trump's Half-Cocked And Loaded Tweet Draws Barrage Of Reaction

U.S. President Donald Trump, whose Twitter malaprops often set off a deluge of social media criticism, was targeted on Friday for a linguistic misfire involving the phrase "locked and loaded."

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Crop insurance: Farmers say claim rejections high despite drought



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Asthma cases in children soar by 39 per cent, says Shinde



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12,021 farmer suicides in Maharashtra in four years



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Pick-up van falls into canal in Uttar Pradesh, bodies of 7 kids recovered

The vehicle was returning from a wedding function in Barabanki district when it suddenly lost control and fell into the Indira canal in Nagram area on the outskirts of Lucknow city around 3 AM on Thursday.

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National Investigation Agency charge sheets 10 in ISIS module case

The agency stated that the main accused in the case Mufti Suhail has formed an ISIS module with others to commit terror activities and were is amassing weapons and explosives

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Non-NDA bloc in a tizzy as BJP ranks swell in Rajya Sabha

BJP sources says one reason for the party to make a renewed push for the triple talaq bill was this increased strength as many fencesitter parties can be approached to join the cause and get the rest of crucial votes

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Opposition 'Talaq' to bonhomie as Centre tables Bill in Lok Sabha

Legislation introduced following a division of votes, with 186 in favour & 74 against

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Gujarat: Four of family killed in their sleep

Community protests after cops suspect injured and unconscious father of act

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Thursday, 20 June 2019

PM Modi To Lead Yoga Day Celebrations With Event In Ranchi: 10 Points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders will lead top government functionaries to attend events across the country today for International Yoga Day. While...

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International Yoga Day 2019: How Yoga is good for kids’ physical and emotional health



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International Yoga Day 2019: Understanding the pranic value of food



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International Yoga Day 2019: From goat yoga to beer yoga, a look at the bizarre trends



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International Yoga Day 2019: Yoga asanas that you can do on a long flight



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Prince William And Harry To Split Charities Following Reports Of "Rift"

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are to split their charitable works from his brother Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Kensington Palace announced Thursday.

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International Yoga Day 2019 LIVE Updates: PM Modi to lead celebrations in mega event Ranchi



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Govt pushes for simultaneous polls via President Ram Nath Kovind

To put the idea in practice also requires massive constitutional amendments and would require compulsory clearance in the Rajya Sabha

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Marathi is must for central, international boards as well: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday reiterated that teaching Marathi will be made mandatory in all schools across the state affiliated to any central, state or international education boards.

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Ahmedabad: Mysterious blast, two killed

Bodies recovered, complain lodged, FSL, SOG and bomb squad investigating the matter

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India launches Operation Sankalp to reassure Indian vessels

The development has come in the wake of the attack on oil tankers raising tensions between US and Iran

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Maharashtra to amend law to make Marathi compulsory in all schools: CM Fadnavis



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J&K: Use of steel bullets by terrorists worries forces

The steel bullets pierced through the bullet proof jackets of the jawans, thereby causing injuries to them

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Two dead in clashes at West Bengal's Bhatpara, Section 144 imposed

Ahead of the inauguration of Bhatpara police station on Thursday, miscreants resorted to hurling of crude bombs and even opening fire

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Rahul Gandhi checks phone during Session

Footage from Parliament shows Rahul constantly checking his phone a period of over 15 minutes during President's hour-long speech

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Ahmedabad: Man held for raping 9-yr-old daughter

He first molested his daughter, and when she resisted he threatened to beat her up if she raised an alarm.

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Telugu Desam Party Rajya Sabha members join BJP

Four MPs backing saffron party will boost its strength in Upper House; Telugu Desam Party strength reduced to just two

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International Yoga Day 2019: Stheeram sukham asanam - World goes gaga over yoga

Bend It Like India: This year's theme is to battle climate change by adopting yogic lifestyle

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Usher in new India by 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind tells MPs

Laying out the roadmap for the Modi government's second term, President Ram Nath Kovind made a strong pitch for ushering in a "new India by 2022" in his address to the joint session of Parliament on Thursday. He urged that the new government should carry on the "uninterrupted journey of development" which started in 2014 when the country emerged out a sense of "gloom and instability" after three decades.

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CWC to meet within 14 days to name new Congress president

Insiders agree that the choice for the top job is limited, but a name needs to be finalised soon as the party needs to prepare for elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Haryana.

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New Delhi next week as H-1B visa issue looms

The visit comes as India-US ties on trade have deteriorated, from the H-1B visa cap to Washington prodding New Delhi on data localisation and worries over Huawei

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BJP MP Pragya Thakur gets no relief from NIA court

The Bhopal MP is an accused in the Malegaon Blast case and is out on bail; the judge excused her presence from court for Thursday.

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Yoga guru B K S Iyengar shares the importance of yoga in this inspiring video



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Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Maharashtra: Public Accounts Committee raises alarm over govt land transactions

Expressing concern about instances where details of property-related documents were manipulated at the backend, the committee has also called for audit trail protocols to be strengthened.

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IPS officer Rajnish Rai who took on govt is now faculty at IIM-Ahmedabad

Rai was appointed an assistant professor in the public systems group on May 6, 2019.

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Private body to aid Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority in probing illegal extensions

Earlier the job was given to the internal Mhada staff, says Uday Samant, the president of Mhada, but because of limited staff, the work was getting prolonged.

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US Senate To Vote On Blocking $8.1 Billion Saudi Arms Sales

The US Senate will vote Thursday on whether to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, a lawmaker said, as legislators' outrage with the kingdom grows.

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South Korea Urges North Korea Summit Before Donald Trump's Seoul Visit

South Korea on Wednesday urged North Korea to hold another summit with its leader ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Seoul next week, while the United States said its door remained "wide...

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Gujarat: Cyclone Vayu brings rain in 240 talukas, but temperature to soar again

Vayu cyclone, that was feared to bring disaster in the state, actually turned out to be a blessing.

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DNA EXCLUSIVE: Affordable housing will be our priority, says Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who was the leader of the Opposition, was recently inducted as a Cabinet Minister with Housing Ministry portfolio.

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Rapped for laxity, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation chalks out monsoon plan

Civic body creates 4-point strategy to make response to rain more efficient

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Rape case against CPI(M) leader's son: Mumbai Police reach Kerala

Police sources says, when contacted Binoy, his phone was switched off, which fuelled the suspicion of him escaping the country to avert arrest

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Bengal House echoes of Jai Shri Ram chants

Joyel Murmu, BJP MLA says Jai Shri Ram while he was taking oath

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Heatwave spike ozone level in Delhi, NCR: CSE

CSE study shows that this summer, when the mercury levels were rising, the average ozone levels exceeded the prescribed standard on 28 days, as compared to 17 days during the same period in 2018

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"Nothing New": Saudi Arabia Rebuffs Report on Jamal Khashoggi Murder

Saudi Arabia's minister of state for foreign affairs on Wednesday rejected a UN report that said there is credible evidence Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other high-level officials are liable...

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Facebook Called Before US Senate Panel Over Digital Currency Project

Facebook's plans to create a global cryptocurrency will face scrutiny from the US Senate Banking Committee on July 16, the latest sign that policymakers around the globe are casting a wary eye on the...

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I will be an impartial Speaker: Om Birla

PM Modi advises newly-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla not to lose his trademark smile

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Uttar Pradresh: At least 15 dead, 32 hurt in 2 accidents



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Toy Story 4: Revisiting the first three films in Pixar’s franchise



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Inspiring video highlights the importance of family



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2005 Ayodhya attack case: Acquitted, Jammu man walks out of Allahabad jail



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Everything we know so far about Dhanush’s The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir



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Casteist slur: RBU professors to seek CM Mamata Banerjee’s intervention for action against students



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Harassment case: Police reinstate husband, kin of CJI complainant



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IAS officer Vinita Bohra moves Gujarat High Court to drop name from poll case

Bohra, the general observer, and returning officer Dhaval Jani were made respondents in the case by the High Court, after it found 'glaring violations' of the Election Commission's guidelines in the counting of votes.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WUvmys

'Nano' crisis averted, Nanar plant moves to Raigad

The state faced a Nano-like situation as villagers, backed by the Shiv Sena, opposed the project.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WNeMeU

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Britain's Rory Stewart Rides Twitter In Dark Horse PM Run

Rory Stewart has torn up the political rule book and used a quirky social media campaign to move yet another step closer Tuesday to becoming Britain's unlikeliest prime minister.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Io3kSR

10,000 SSI units planned, 50 industrial parks under pilot project in Maharashtra

Considering the job-creation potential of micro, small and medium enterprises, the state said it will set up industrial parks at each taluka level.

from India News http://bit.ly/2MRcdsn

Gujarat: Cyclone Vayu brings luck, helps in seed sowing

Agriculture Department says onset of monsoon likely to be normal

from India News http://bit.ly/2WS24Ah

167 talukas in Gujarat receive ample rain

As per data provided by the SEOC, state got 28.21mm avg rains until Tuesday morning

from India News http://bit.ly/2MRcb3J

Maharashtra: OBC becomes the focal point as state goes for social engineering

The state has made a provision of Rs 200 crore for the Maharashtra State Other Backward Classes Finance and Development Cooperation.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WS1Zwt

Gujarat University to start a certificate course on GST

The syllabus will be designed by ICAI Western branch, course will be conducted by CAs and experts

from India News http://bit.ly/2MWxOjd

Chennai: Students find new way to have fun on Bus Day

Bus day celebrations are held on the first day of college. They have had a history of creating a nuisance

from India News http://bit.ly/2IpKKtF

Maharashtra sets aside a thick slice to douse farm fire

Govt earmarks Rs 16K crore for agri sector, but no complete loan waiver

from India News http://bit.ly/2XUDYkR

Ahmedabad: Cyclone Vayu brings both respite & misery

Impedes easy vehicular movement and leads to cave-ins, waterlogging across city; locals rescue cars and strays

from India News http://bit.ly/2IpKF9l

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi takes oath in Urdu; ends it with Jai Bhim, Allah-o-Akbar and Jai Hind

Owaisi had complained to the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ending his poll speech by chanting Jai Sri Ram at a rally near Ayodhya

from India News http://bit.ly/2Krhghc

Congress gives party baton to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha

Sources say Rahul Gandhi refused to take the charge

from India News http://bit.ly/2RqDT6b

Egypt's Former President Mohamed Morsi Quietly Buried In Cairo

Egypt's first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi was buried Tuesday, as the UN backed calls for an independent investigation into his death after he collapsed in a Cairo courtroom.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ZvIN4z

Trump's Threat To Deport "Millions Of Illegal Aliens" Sparks Firestorm

Donald Trump's threat to begin deporting "millions of illegal aliens" next week triggered heated rhetoric Tuesday on both sides of America's political divide, with Democrats warning the US president...

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Io1Tnr

Panel formed to investigate unusually high number of hysterectomies in Beed



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ITyWyT

One failure doesn’t outweigh past successes, reminds Usain Bolt in this inspiring speech



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2FfB9ni

Knowledge of Gondi, Madia languages must for police recruits in Gadchiroli



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/31Jkty3

Maharashtra Budget 2019-20: Rs 31,000 crore allocation for agriculture, irrigation sectors



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2WMH3lH

2015 ATS arrests: Acquitted, youths say their lives shattered



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Fjvdtx

Rs 2,654-cr bank fraud: Gujarat High Court grants three-months bail to DPIL promoters

The brothers are behind bars for the past one-and-a-half years in connection with the Rs 2,654-crore bank fraud case.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WPc88D

AN-32 crash: Bad weather continues to hamper retrieval of bodies

Members of the 15-member trekking party likely to reach crash site today

from India News http://bit.ly/2x3WAmU

No place to roost in Mumbai for 250 rescued birds

Pet Peeve: Lacking rehab centres, exotic animals kept in Forest dept's office

from India News http://bit.ly/2x4oYW1

Mumbai 'NGOs' under scanner for routing terror funds

Two non-government organisations (NGOs) and three hawala operators have come under the scanner for allegedly being involved in terror funding in the restive state.

from India News http://bit.ly/2Fjaea2

Mamata Banerjee attacks TMC defectors, says BJP collecting its garbage

She sent out a stern message that those who take 'commisions' won't be spared

from India News http://bit.ly/2L7rGCv

Monday, 17 June 2019

Brainless, clueless Sarfraz: Shoaib’s toe-crusher



from The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/brainless-clueless-sarfraz-shoaibs-toe-crusher-5785593/

Govt is painting a rosy picture of economy: Dhananjay Munde

NCP MLC and Leader of Opposition in state legislative council Dhananjay Munde said that economy of the state and the country is in shambles.

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-govt-is-painting-a-rosy-picture-of-economy-dhananjay-munde-2762123

Clarify steps taken to promote generic medicines: Gujarat High Court to Medical Council of India

The court also issued notice to the state and union governments directing them to clarify what steps have been taken by it for promotion and strict implementation of the Jan Aushadhi System.

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-clarify-steps-taken-to-promote-generic-medicines-gujarat-high-court-to-medical-council-of-india-2762087

Maharashtra: Govt mum on irrigation, the weakest link in agriculture

The Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2018-19, which was tabled in the legislature on Monday

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-govt-mum-on-irrigation-the-weakest-link-in-agriculture-2762121

Gujarat: Students give thumbs up to short term course at Yoga University

As against 151 students in 2013, a total of 450 students, across all age groups have registered this year.

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-gujarat-students-give-thumbs-up-to-short-term-course-at-yoga-university-2762089

Kamal Nath Seeks Rs 800 Crore From Centre To Tackle Crime Against Women

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has met Home Minister Amit Shah and asked him to release over Rs 800 crore as central grant to check crime against women and children in his state more...

from NDTV News - Special https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kamal-nath-seeks-over-rs-800-crore-from-centre-to-tackle-crime-against-women-in-madhya-pradesh-2054853

Will Try To Strengthen BJP As Its Worker, Says Working President JP Nadda

BJP's newly appointed working president JP Nadda Monday said he will work to strengthen the party as its worker and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah for reposing faith in...

from NDTV News - Special https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-working-president-jp-nadda-says-will-try-to-strengthen-party-as-its-worker-2054852

Terror funding main accused Zahoor Watali exploited J&K bank to fund terror acts

The agencies are looking into bank accounts of Watali and other accused in terror funding case and how money was routed to them and then distributed for stone pelting

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-terror-funding-main-accused-zahoor-watali-exploited-jk-bank-to-fund-terror-acts-2762135

Maharashtra: Failed policies, low yield led to sluggish growth in agriculture sector

In the production of food grains, cereals, pulses and oilseeds, the state ranks fifth after Andra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab, Madya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-failed-policies-low-yield-led-to-sluggish-growth-in-agriculture-sector-2762120

Heavy rains likely in Saurashtra & North Gujarat

On Monday, 58 talukas of the state received rains, according to state Revenue Department. Parts of Ahmedabad city also received showers.

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-heavy-rains-likely-in-saurashtra-north-gujarat-2762084

Ahmedabad: Nigerian gang exploited 4 banks' lack of verification

The cyber crime cell has now served notices to these four banks for their serious oversight and also drawn the attention of the national banking regulator to look into the banks' flawed e-verification practices.

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-ahmedabad-nigerian-gang-exploited-4-banks-lack-of-verification-2762134

Delhi Police thrash drivers, Ministry of Home Affairs seeks report

Assistant Sub-inspector Sanjay Malik and Devendra and constable Pushpendra have been suspended by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest Delhi) Vijyanta Arya

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-delhi-police-thrash-drivers-ministry-of-home-affairs-seeks-report-2762131

Maharashtra's debt burden climbs to Rs 4.14 lakh crore

Finance min says it is within the limit laid down by 14th Finance Commission

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maharashtra-s-debt-burden-climbs-to-rs-414-lakh-crore-2762117

Gujarat: Medical services hit due to strike

90% of private hospitals, clinics remained closed for non-emergency medical services, informs AMA president

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/ahmedabad/report-gujarat-medical-services-hit-due-to-strike-2762081

Junior doctors end week-long stir in West Bengal

The doctors will resume work on Tuesday

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-junior-doctors-end-week-long-stir-in-west-bengal-2762129

JP Nadda to share Amit Shah's workload as BJP's president

BJP party sources says, Amit Shah wanted to share the organisational duties with someone as he is too much preoccupied with is responsibility as the union home minister

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-jp-nadda-to-share-amit-shah-s-workload-as-bjp-s-president-2762128

Hospital strike ends: We hope govt keeps its word, say doctors



from The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/hospital-strike-ends-we-hope-govt-keeps-its-word-say-doctors-5785588/

Oath taking begins amid slogans of Bharat Mata ki Jai and Jai Shri Ram

Smriti Irani draws huge applause, PM Modi seen enthusiastically thumping the table for the longest duration

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-oath-taking-begins-amid-slogans-of-bharat-mata-ki-jai-and-jai-shri-ram-2762125

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey asks 'what's the cricket score?'

Pandey was busy in a meeting with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and his deputy Ashwini Kumar Choubey when he appeared more concerned about the cricket match

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-bihar-health-minister-mangal-pandey-asks-what-s-the-cricket-score-2762133

BJP's Membership Drive A Way To Expand Party's Reach, Says Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah Monday said the aim of the party's membership drive is to expand its reach and make it inclusive so that it reaches people from all walks of life.

from NDTV News - Special https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amit-shah-says-bjps-membership-drive-a-way-to-expand-partys-reach-2054849

West Bengal: Noapara Trinamool MLA, 16 councillors join BJP



from The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/west-bengal-noapara-trinamool-mla-16-councillors-join-bjp-5785582/

‘Leaders are born, not made’: Virender Sehwag



from The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-positive/leaders-are-born-not-made-virender-sehwag-5783992/

Senior BJP leader Dr CP Thakur questions Bihar government over encephalitis deaths

Dr CP Thakur, said that Bihar gets active only at time of outbreak

from India News https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-senior-bjp-leader-dr-cp-thakur-questions-bihar-government-over-encephalitis-deaths-2762132

Sunday, 16 June 2019

Reimagining forests: The Miyawaki way

As we bear the intense humidity with indulgence, as we eagerly await the monsoons, this is an activity that all of us could take up in our own neighbourhoods and urban spaces

from India News http://bit.ly/2RgX02D

Does a 'person' include the 'sovereign'?

The functions of the sovereign must be interpreted in a narrow sense and the commercial activities like the postal department need to be recognised independently

from India News http://bit.ly/2KjdQgx

Mumbai: City authority continues to trim trees in full swing

It has already sent notices to 6,573 societies asking them to trim dangerous branches

from India News http://bit.ly/2Rk8H8u

Gujarat education board offers maths to non-science students



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2WNRZoe

Rajya Sabha by-elections for 2 seats in Gujarat: Cong to move SC against EC notification of separate polls



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Il8ZsT

TMC worker killed in Hooghly, 4 detained



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2XUZlCW

384 trees collapse in only four days in Mumbai

In the monsoon of 2018, between June and September, as many as 1,007 tree/branch collapse incidents were reported and six people had died

from India News http://bit.ly/2XlZO3G

Looks don't matter

After all external beauty is short-lived and gets faded with time and age. But internal beauty is eternal

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZwAKo3

BMC clears way for nullahs, razes 200 structures

Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi initiates action in line with Disaster Management Act, 2005 that provides necessary powers to municipal body

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZwAoOf

Does it matter to us if poor people die?

As poor are too busy surviving, they may fight short battles for their demands, but are not able to wedge a war to win their rights

from India News http://bit.ly/2Xh7jZU

Gujarat: Man sells ayurvedic tonic that has alcohol without licence, held



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2MTZZzo

Man Who Posted Against Tripura Chief Minister Sent To Police Custody

A man who had been arrested for allegedly posting "fake news" on Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's personal life was Sunday remanded in police custody for two days on charges of forging documents.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Kpru1I

Doctors to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, strike may end

A spokesperson of the joint forum of junior doctors says that the Chief Minister was free to decide the venue of the meeting but stressed that it should be held in the open

from India News http://bit.ly/2Zn1ffQ

Indian Medical Association to go ahead with all-India strike, hospital OPDs to stay shut

The IMA, however, says that casualty and emergency services will continue to function as usual

from India News http://bit.ly/2Ijb7RY

Intellectuals raise voice against post-poll violence: Polls were held across country, why violence taking place only in Bengal



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ZsThBK

PM Narendra Modi seeks cooperation in all-party meet, Opposition yet to make strategy

Won't let government have free run during Budget Session, they say in reply

from India News http://bit.ly/2WNQPc5

Monsoon hits North Bengal and Sikkim

The Indian Meteorological Department says on Sunday that monsoon is expected to advance further up north as Cyclone Vayu loses intensity

from India News http://bit.ly/2Zz9SnH

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asks govt to bring ordinance for Ram Mandir

Shiv Sena chief says temple will be built soon under PM Modi's leadership

from India News http://bit.ly/2XPWQS8

Cyclone Vayu to bring heavy rains in Saurashtra and Kutch

IMD has also forecast rough sea conditions during the next two days and warned fishermen from venturing into the sea

from India News http://bit.ly/2wZkpwc

Soon on itinerary: Experience a maharaja's life in fort hotels

KING OF GOOD TIMES: State plans to bid out yashwantgad fort for a hotel

from India News http://bit.ly/2WN964G

Dilip Ghosh slams Mamata Banerjee for not visiting protesting doctors at NRS



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2KsjL39

The Lion King turned 25: Essential life lessons that we must learn



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2IKDOq1

West Bengal: Patients bear brunt as junior doctors’ strike enters 6th day



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2MQCuav

Saturday, 15 June 2019

It is a fight between decent & indecent men and women: Kamla Bhasin

Leading social activist from New Delhi Kamla Bhasin shared her thoughts on #MeToo with DNA's Ketan Vaidya

from India News http://bit.ly/2WLTH9y

Movement will live on always': Kamayani Bali Mahabal

The #MeToo campaign has provided a gateway for Indian women to say "enough is enough" and seek justice.

from India News http://bit.ly/2MOo22J

Decades-old rape complaints still a challenge to investigate: Cops

Varun Grover was accused of misbehaving with an ex-student of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2001.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WOGsF1

Stigma, fear of being hassled keep women from fighting legal battle

Until a decade ago, women hardly came forward to report any kind of harassment.

from India News http://bit.ly/2MPUBgw

When India, Pakistan singers performed at SCO

Pakistan's fame Baloch folk singer Akhtar Chanal Zahri and India's Flute player Ronu Majumdar, both representing their country.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WJylti

Terrorism, gravest threat in Asia: India

In Bishkek, S Jaishankar reiterated regional connectivity initiatives that are inclusive, sustainable & transparent

from India News http://bit.ly/2MPtjqP

Terry Pratchett, a prophet for interesting times



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Zvum0G

The village of Kurdi in Goa: Now you see it, now you don’t



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Xeu7t5

All my life I’ve been told that I’m picky: Konkona Sensharma



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ZpbvEg

Forwarded as Received: Different Strokes



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2XjWy97

Rage becomes him: The author who writes about those with nothing more to lose



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ZovSS7

A lake in Taiwan, surrounded by misty mountains and a scenic cycle track, sprawls like a Chinese scroll painting



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2X9e0NJ

Extension to anti-profiteering body, extra-neutral alcohol inclusion on GST council’s agenda



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ZngB3K

J&K: Centre forms body to keep terror in check

The TMG has been entrusted with taking coordinated action in all registered cases that relate to terror, terror financing and terror-related activities.

from India News http://bit.ly/2MPt13d

'Mann ki Baat' to resume on June 30

The final episode of the last season was aired on February 24 and the program was later discontinued during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WKwaWH

India imposes retaliatory tariffs on 28 products imported from the US



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ILxMp9

Punjab: Day after woman beaten, Congress councillor held



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Fd6tTB

Madhya Pradesh signs MoU for smart gaushalas

The state government in Madhya Pradesh is coming up with 300 "smart gaushalas" in the state and has signed a contract with a foreign company for the construction and development of these cow shelters.

from India News http://bit.ly/2Ij2U07

West Bengal: Junior doctors refuse to end strike

The Chief Minister launched a blistering attack on the junior doctors for not coming forward to end the ongoing impasse.

from India News http://bit.ly/2XP8HzZ

Ministry of Home Affairs seeks political violence report from West Bengal

As per Ministry data 773 incidents political violence registered in Bengal this year

from India News http://bit.ly/2XQJlSa

DNA SPECIAL: Defence PSU BEL suspends internal probe team that exposed corruption

The investigation panel in its report had pointed irregularities in awarding consultancy contract to a private firm RD Konsultants for Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) project at 10 locations.

from India News http://bit.ly/2IhzhfM

Rajya Sabha bypolls to 6 seats from 3 states on July 5



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2RfXiH0

Friday, 14 June 2019

Imagine: Why parents need meditation or the art of stillness, in a chaotic life



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2MQlH7n

Shivpal finishes 8th in world-class field



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2WJdy9x

Does success hurt more than loss? Shiv Sena-BJP alliance to tell

Before the polls, the Sena, after almost five years of incessant sniping with the BJP, buried the hatchet and joined hands with the BJP

from India News http://bit.ly/2X9W3yx

Charbhati's tribal girl Rajani Munda clears NEET with 1,303 rank

Rajani Munda wants to serve the poorer section of society once she becomes a doctor

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZmZxer

Tough nut to crack: Congress-NCP combine will have to change narrative of nationalism

The BJP with its poll-winning machinery has completely outsmarted the Congress and NCP that with 54 other parties and organisations had formed a Mahagathbandhan in the state.

from India News http://bit.ly/2X9VZPj

Congress & NCP need to pull up socks, start afresh

With state Assembly polls approaching, Cong-NCP alliance faces tough challenge to fare well against BJP, which has already made its presence felt in their traditional bastions. While VBA emerges as gamechanger, MNS is yet to take a call. DNA takes you through this ride of extremes

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZrIKqE

Rainbow coalition might make mark, hopes Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi

The VBA, which fought in an alliance with the Owaisi-led AIMIM, cornered around 41 lakh votes, could get one MP elected and is said to have contributed to the defeat of the Congress-NCP in another eight.

from India News http://bit.ly/2XcspIH

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena 'not certain' how to brace for state polls

The mother of all political alliances may have died at birth.

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZrN0GI

Mumbai: Alert nurse helps find abducted baby

Five-day-old infant reunited with mother after being kidnapped from BYL Nair Hospital on Thursday

from India News http://bit.ly/2Xcz0TD

'Labourers called to police station, given electric shocks': Labour contractor

On June 12, a charred body was found near Ellis bridge area.

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZmZwHp

BJP membership drive from July 6 aims 20% jump

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the focus would be to enrol more youth and respectable people

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZuYF7F

High Court quashes Delhi University's new admission criteria for undergraduate courses

The Bench further told DU that if they want to amend admission eligibility criteria then it has to issue a notice six month prior to admission.

from India News http://bit.ly/2MYWQ1s

Kolkata assault: Indian Medical Association calls for pan-India doctors' stir on June 17

All non-essential health services will be withdrawn on June 17, says the IMA at a news conference on Friday

from India News http://bit.ly/2WKEGoj

Strike on, West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi meets injured doctor

Tried to contact the Chief Minister Mamata, but got no response, says West Bengal Governor Tripathi

from India News http://bit.ly/2MOnQjQ

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal meets Home Minister Amit Shah, discuss NRC

The government is updating its list of citizens of Assam as part of efforts to tackle the problem of illegal immigrants

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZoOGjZ

In a week, encephalitis toll rises to 71 in Bihar

Union Health Minister assured Centre was ready to provide all assistance

from India News http://bit.ly/2Xm54Vm

Gujarat topper an Ahmedabad girl Shabnam Sahay, leads all girls in JEE (Advanced)

Shabnam who scored 308 marks out of 371 has got AIR 10 and of the total 5356 female qualified candidates, she is the top ranked female

from India News http://bit.ly/2ZlNaiw

Surat fire: Kin demand civic officials be pinned

Another PIL in HC seeks SMC, fire officials be named in FIR

from India News http://bit.ly/2XUOfxP

India slaps retaliatory tariffs on 29 US items

India would get about $217 million additional revenue from such imports

from India News http://bit.ly/2XT1wqE

AN-32 crash: Terrain, rain hamper recovery effort

The wreckage site of the crashed Antonov-32 (AN-32) military transport aircraft is ensconced in a thickly forested area on mountainous terrain

from India News http://bit.ly/2Klib2S

Chandrapur boy who studied in Mumbai aces JEE (Advanced)

Kartikeya came to Mumbai from Chandrapur to prepare for the entrance exam.

from India News http://bit.ly/2Rjd5od

Doctors’ agitation: Actors and activists urge Mamata Banerjee to find a solution



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2KRXz1I

World cup: Valuable lessons from Virat for Aussie rules footballers



from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2MJHIob

Thursday, 13 June 2019

Paralyzed Client Sues Stormy Daniels' Lawyer For Embezzling Settlement

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against U.S. President Donald Trump, has been sued by a paraplegic former client who accused him of siphoning away a...

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2XLAZeD

"Loved Every Minute": Trump's Spokesperson Sarah Sanders To Quit Post

Sarah Sanders, the combative White House press secretary whose tenure was marked by controversy and questions about her credibility, will be leaving after 22 months on the job, President Donald Trump...

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ILzmqW

Cyclone Vayu: Airports in coastal Gujarat to resume normal operations

According to the directors of the airports in the state, Diu, Porbandar and Bhavnagar airports are currently witnessing a wind speed between 30 to 60 Kmph.

from India News http://bit.ly/2X8p3ql

Buildings in city can now have shed on their terraces

Corporator Javed Juneja had made a demand for a permanent shed for buildings, under the municipal corporation, through a notice of motion three years back.

from India News http://bit.ly/2RiTvIP

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has agreed to reinstate internal SSC marks: Aaditya Thackeray

The internal evaluation of 20 marks had been discontinued last year. The system existed between 2008 and 2018.

from India News http://bit.ly/2XeQLS4

Cyclone Vayu brings relief, rainfall helps arrest soaring mercury in the Ahmedabad

Isolated rainfall, a cloudy sky, and moisture-laden winds helped in arresting the soaring mercury in the city that was giving a tough time to citizens.

from India News http://bit.ly/2RhdTdf

CBI books former Samajwadi Party MP Ateeq Ahmad over abduction of businessman

According to the CBI, real estate dealer Mohit Jaiswal was abducted from Lucknow and taken to a jail in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, where he was assaulted by Ahmad and his aides

from India News http://bit.ly/2Xg3ZOu

Big housing scheme to have a political impact in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections

Opposition downplays the scheme as BJP's political grandstanding

from India News http://bit.ly/2Ro7ihz

BMC hospitals start fever OPD to tackle monsoon-related illness

The civic body started the concept of opening fever OPD a few years ago looking at the increase in a number of cases because of monsoon-related illnesses.

from India News http://bit.ly/2X3GQPx

Cyclone Vayu affects 762 villages, 60 lakh people in Gujarat

Guj continues to remain on alert; heavy rainfall to create massive destruction

from India News http://bit.ly/2IE4Gbf

Scolded over TikTok, Tamil Nadu woman commits suicide

TokTok, owned by Chinese firm Bytedance, claims to have over 50 million active users in India. It allows users to create short videos with special effects

from India News http://bit.ly/2IegfqI

1,750 Maratha students to get quota in UG and PG medical courses

HC dismisses petition seeking stay on ordinance to amend SEBC Reservation Act

from India News http://bit.ly/2IGDAQQ

Opposition to go nullah hopping, 'expose' BMC

Congress corporators along with Mumbai Congress president Milind Deora will inspect nullahs on Friday to expose the civic body's claims.

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After all that prep, Cyclone Vayu sidesteps Gujarat

Skirts Saurashtra, state still on alert over heavy rains

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BJP not at peak yet, push harder: Amit Shah to partymen

Shah told the officer-bearers that the BJP has not achieved its peak yet, and it is incumbent upon them to strengthen the party in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra

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West Bengal striking doctors face off with Didi, continue strike

Bengal junior doctors are upset over attack on a colleague by a patient's kin

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Controversial Bills: Following protests, Nepal govt shows signs of retreat



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Inner strength has to come from every individual: Yuvraj Singh



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J&K promises safety of those on Amarnath Yatra

The Hindu pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 1 and end on August 15

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11-Year-Old In Tripura Carries Girl On Back To Save Her From Kidnapper

An 11-year-old girl has showed exemplary courage and alertness to save a child who was being allegedly kidnapped for trafficking by a woman in Mizoram, the police said on Thursday.

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Congress wants parallel polls for Rajya Sabha seats left vacant by Amit Shah, Smriti Irani

Holding separate elections for 2 vacant seats, an unconstitutional act, says Cong

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Cyclone Vayu: 32 seamen's lives risked to keep Gujarat port safe

Cyclone Vayu: There was a storm coming but they were asked to set sail

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DNA SPECIAL: In Nanded, an eye in the sky to mind illegal sand miners

Nagpur administration had used a drone for surveillance of sand ghats, an official from the Nanded collectorate said this was the first instance where a drone was used to crack down on illegal mining.

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Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Gujarat High Court asks Ahmed Patel to appear before it on June 20

The court also clarified that no further time will be granted to him

from India News http://bit.ly/2RfjOQm

DNA SPECIAL: With wires dangling, danger lurks in Kandivali' Bihari Tekdi

Many residents that we spoke to had their electric supplies connected in a random fashion with wires lying exposed to rain impact.

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Cyclone Vayu: All flights to coastal districts suspended

However, AAI has clarified that no other operations from Ahmedabad have been affected as yet

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Sharad Pawar calls NCP meet to plan strategy for Maharashtra Assembly elections

According to the senior NCP leader, they never expected the kind of result they got in Lok Sabha polls.

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AMC gears up to face cyclone, cancels leaves of fire brigade, emergency staff

Hospitals and allied health centres have been put on emergency mode to tackle any eventuality

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NCP strives to defend Praful Patel, Dhananjay Munde ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

NCP spokesman Nawab Malik questioned the timing of these cases being pursued against Patel and Munde

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Cyclone Vayu: Biz firms, NGOs lend a helping hand

Several come forward to provide aid - food packets, blankets in the wake of Cyclone Vayu that will strike today

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Mumbai: Passenger associations write to DRM over delay in Central Railway trains

The passenger associations claim that the commuters boarding from the 19 railway stations falling in this region are already agitated and frustrated with the condition of train services over the past few days now.

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Anticipatory bail back in Uttar Pradesh after 33 years

This means an accused in the state will now get advance bail in case of a non-bailable offence

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‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’, says Mike Pompeo in major policy speech ahead of India visit



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What is the point of a day that doesn’t have positive feelings: Julia Roberts



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DNA EXCLUSIVE: Drought, Naxal menace and agri reforms to dominate NITI Aayog meet on June 15

The Governing Council will discuss steps taken by states to amend the Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing (APLM) Act in 2017 and the Essential Commodities Act

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Gujarat High Court seeks report on deadly Surat fire probe

Twenty-two people, mostly teens, lost their lives in the fire at Takshashila Complex on May 24.

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Partymen demand Priyanka Vadra as CM face in 2020 Uttar Pradesh election

Partymen from 42 Lok Sabha constituencies had assembled on Wednesday in Rae Bareli where Priyanka was on a daylong visit to introspect the party's debacle in the Lok Sabha polls.

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Death Sentence Of Convict Commuted To Life In Preeti Rathi Case

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a 25-year-old man in the 2013 Preeti Rathi acid attack and murder case in Mumbai, but commuted his death penalty to life imprisonment.

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62-Year-Man Dies After Hoarding Falls On Him In Mumbai

A 62-year-old man was killed and three women were injured as hoardings fell on them during pre-monsoon showers in Mumbai.

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US Man Accused Of Chinese Woman's Murder Was Obsessed With Serial Killers

An Illinois man accused of kidnapping and killing a scholar visiting from China two years ago was obsessed with Ted Bundy and other serial killers, a federal prosecutor said as the man's trial opened...

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Saudi Prince's Sister Ordered Bodyguard To Beat Up Worker, Faces Trial

The sister of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is to be put on trial in Paris next month for allegedly ordering her bodyguard to beat up a workman in the French capital, a legal source told AFP...

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Central Bureau of Investigation raids 21 places over Samajwadi Party-regime illegal mining

The CBI has alleged that government officials allowed illegal mining of 'minor minerals' in Hamirpur for nearly four years starting 2012.

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Mob harasses Assam dancers into stripping

PARADISE LOST: Female performers had to escape on foot, cops arrest two

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5 CRPF jawans martyred in Anantnag terror attack

Security personnel engage 2 suspected JeM terrorists in gun battle at Khanabal-Pahalgham road, kill one

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Praful Patel skips the Enforcement Directorate's questioning, says can come on Monday

The ED is recording Patel's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at the agency's headquarters in New Delhi in the multi-crore airline seat sharing scam

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At report card meet, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik's plea to 'shun violence'

The governor also slammed the political parties for misguiding the population and youth of the state

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Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Litterbugs to be booked under Bombay Police Act

According to BMC officials, each of the 24 wards across Mumbai will have one dedicated- Nuisance Detection Squad.

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They Tried Pot, Snorted Coke, Smoked Opium. One May Be Next British PM

This is a story about Tories, Conservative party leaders, doing drugs, and wanting to be prime minister. Presumably few of the 10 contenders selected Monday night by party members in Parliament want...

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Ahmedabad: 24-year-old girl molested in Himalaya mall multiplex

A case of molestation was lodged with the Vastrapur police station after a 24-year-old girl was harassed inside a movie theatre.

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Minority leaders endorse PM's sentiment on vote bank politics

The outreach is significant as the Opposition has claimed that the BJP will never be able to bridge the trust deficit between them and the minority communities

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Mumbai: 2 kids electrocuted near Kandivali, bystanders watch

As pre-monsoon showers lashed the city, the deceased duo identified as Rushabh Tiwari (10) and Tushar Jha (11) were playing in the water-logged lane near their house when they came in contact with a live wire.

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Yuva Sena leader Varun Sardesai says party will share CM's post with BJP

Sardesai, is a core committee member of the Yuva Sena, and the maternal cousin of Aaditya Thackeray, who heads the Sena's youth wing.

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Ahmedabad: Unidentified, burnt body of man found dumped on Ellisbridge

Cops yet to identify deceased; crime branch also investigating

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BEST passenger strength falls due to closed bridges

The BEST administration has realised that with the closure of bridges at Ghatkopar, Juhu, Oshiwara and Andheri, the Undertaking is suffering losses to the tune of Rs 6-7 lakh per day per depot.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to expand his Cabinet this week

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected to expand his Cabinet on June 14 or 15.

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Gujarat put on alert as it braces for Cyclone Vayu

State to begin evacuation from coastal areas today; looks to Odisha for some lessons, 36 NDRF teams to be deployed

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IT sleuths raid 10 premises of Srinagar-based business group

None of the members of the group is regular in filing their Income Tax Returns

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Mumbai: BEST buses may ply on dedicated lanes

Traffic dept and BEST has identify stretches between Byculla and Sion

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Mumbai University gets 6.79 lakh forms for pre-admission enrolment in undergraduate courses

As many as 1.87 lakh applications for BCom and 1.31 lakh for BMS

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Cyclone Vayu: Nearly three lakh to be evacuated in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a high-level meeting and directed officials concerned to take every possible measure to ensure that people are safely evacuated

from India News http://bit.ly/2wPL8v3

Forced to admit Kathua charges: Vishal Jangotra

After getting released, Vishal claimed that he was ruthlessly tortured by the police to own up to an offence he did not commit

from India News http://bit.ly/2Ia1RiX

Enforcement Directorate grills Praful Patel again, he remains 'evasive'

The ED is recording Patel's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at the agency's headquarters here in the multi-crore airline seat sharing scam

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As cyclone Vayu nears, 10 columns of Army deployed in Gujarat



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‘Set a higher benchmark’: Brian Lara on his impeccable batting records



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Gujarat: Vujay Rupani launches ambulance for lions, other animals in Gir



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"We Are Not Criminals": Polish Woman Tweets Visa Request To PM Again

A Polish woman and her 11-year-old daughter, who have been blacklisted by the Ministry of External Affairs over visa-related discrepancies, on Tuesday pleaded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to...

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3 killed in post-poll violence in West Bengal

Both the ruling TMC and BJP trade barbs, put blame on the other for deaths of 'supporters'

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Mumbai man who triggered hijack scare on Jet plane gets a life term

On October 30, 2017, Salla had left a note on a Delhi-to- Mumbai Jet Airways flight saying there were hijackers and explosives onboard.

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Don't construe this as approval of tweet, Supreme Court on relief to scribe

Five people, including Kanojia, were arrested on charges of posting allegedly objectionable content about CM Adityanath on Saturday, sparking debate about freedom of expression.

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Monday, 10 June 2019

Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets family of 8-year-old raped and murdered in Madhya Pradesh

Chouhan visited the family of the victim and assured them of justice

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar asks cadre to make presence in urban areas

NCP wants to retire old timers and field youths in coming assembly polls

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Ahmedabad: Teen raped, blackmailed with a video by lover

As per police, the incident came into light, after the frightened victim narrated the entire incident to her father.

from India News http://bit.ly/2WwClIG

Navjot Singh Sidhu-Amarinder Singh row reaches Rahul Gandhi's door

Given the crisis situation in Punjab state Congress, the Congress president finds himself in a tricky situation to sort out the power equation between Captain and Sidhu

from India News http://bit.ly/2I6K2Bq

Supreme Court rejects petitions to modify its order on PG medical admissions in Maharashtra

Says seats which remain vacant after scrapping of EWS quota will be filled based on merit

from India News http://bit.ly/2Iywb5U

Gujarat: Housing loan growth drops to 8.7%, value falls by 15%

Liquidity deficit, shortage of finance & focus on affordable housing responsible

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs DGP to reactivate Anti-Romeo Squads

During the meeting, CM directed the officials to reactivate much-hyped Anti-Romeo Squad, launch awareness campaigns and integrate child and women helpline 181 with UP Dial 100

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BJP observes a 12-hour bandh in Basirhat against the killing of their workers

Streets of Basirhat mostly bore a deserted look with buses and cars remaining off the roads

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Cyclonic storm, heavy rains to lash Gujarat this week

Gujarat, which has been seething this summer with the thermo-meter going past 45 degrees Celsius for days together in cities like Surendranagar even in June, is in for the other extreme this week.

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West Bengal tense, Governor Kesri Nath Tripathi meets PM Narendra Modi

Governor Kesri Nath Tripathi denies rumours of talks on imposing the President's Rule in the violence-hit state

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Family reign to change in Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee after 22 years



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Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother, Killed In 2017, Was CIA Informant: Report

Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un who was killed in Malaysia in 2017, had been an informant for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the Wall Street Journal reported...

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'Can't say if Pakistan shut down terror camps in PoK', says Army Chief General Bipin Rawat

General Rawat made the statement hours after the United States reiterated that Pakistan needs to act against terrorism to improve ties with India.

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Search for missing AN-32 aircraft yields no result, IAF to continue operations during night

On Saturday, a reward of Rs 5 lakh was announced by IAF for providing credible information about the location of its missing transport aircraft AN 32.

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French MoS lays base for PM Narendra Modi visit

India confirms it has already received an invitation for the 45th G7 summit at Biarritz in Aug

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PM Narendra Modi meets bureaucrats, urges them to uplift lives

Recalling his first such interaction with the secretaries five years ago, PM Modi lauded them for working hard to conceive and deliver schemes that reflected in pro-incumbency results in the recent elections.

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Gujarat: Kin refuses to cremate youth's body for six months

The incident took place in the town of Sabarkantha in Gujarat, where his family claims that in December, he was killed due to a love affair gone awry

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What's killing kids in Muzaffarpur?

The deaths spike during the summer, with children showing symptoms like fever, vomiting that are similar to encephalitis, a viral infection.

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Chanda Kochhar cites bad health to skip Enforcement Directorate date

Now, the Enforcement Directorate has asked her to appear before it next week

from India News http://bit.ly/2Zg6UUL

DNA EXCLUSIVE: Maharashtra govt forms panel to put MIDC land row to rest

The trigger to establish a high power committee was felt after Opposition parties in August 2017 levelled serious allegations against industries minister Subhash Desai for denotification of MIDC land in Igatpuri, Nashik to favour some builders.

from India News http://bit.ly/2F2sVil

Gujarat on alert after IMD report says cyclone may hit Saurashtra, Kutch



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The best way to return kindness is with kindness



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Gujarat HC advocates want Justice Kureshi to be made Madhya Pradesh Chief Justice, may meet Law Minister



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Sunday, 9 June 2019

No respite from heat despite drizzle in Mumbai

According to IMD as well as private weather forecasting groups, Sunday was very humid, with real feel temperature touching 42 to 43 °C

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PM Modi takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi for post-result comments; pledges support to Andhra, Tamil Nadu

Modi takes a jibe at Rahul; pledges support to AP, TN

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Youth dies after falling off Bandra's U-bridge

According to police, accused Akshit Nahar (19) was driving a car. He hit Shahid's bike from backside after which Shahid fall off the 30-feet high bridge

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Pendulum thinking in law and business

Pendulum thinking is the bane of clear thought process leading to purposeless activities for the society. Resoluteness is still a great virtue and must be given due recognition and respect

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Verdict In Rape-Murder Of Kathua 8-Year-Old Today: 10 Points

The verdict in the rape-and-murder case of an eight-year-old nomadic girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua will be delivered by a special court in Pathankot today. The case - involving the kidnapping,...

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Rave party busted in Delhi's Chhattarpur

The venue, a big hall, belonged to a fashion designing company, says the official

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Three held for bottle stunts in moving car in Bandra

Cops nab accused from Govandi after video goes viral on Twitter

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Are you really happy to help?

Any relationship which takes a mental or physical toll on yourself is not worth it. Help your partner but in the process don't forget to help yourself

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Two lakh Indian Muslims, 48% women, to go on Haj, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

GOOD TIDINGS: Min says making process for Haj digital has made it cheap even without subsidy

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Empathy needs to move up along with mercury

Our empathy needs to move up along with mercury by understanding the metabolic plight of those who are suffering the heat

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Year later, another big cat caught on cam at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

The reserve, which covers the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Chandoli National Park, suffers from lack of breeding, resident tigers, and a poor prey base

from India News http://bit.ly/2WyRduV

Encephalitis outbreak: 19 children die in Bihar

The seriousness with which the deaths are being looked into reflects from district administration's callous attitude

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Hamlet earns sanction worth Rs 14 lakh from BJP minister Chandrakant Patil

Aanore village cites an example of a driven community

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Missing AN-32 aircraft: Family of pilot unhappy with search operation

Pilot Ashish Tanwar's mother Saroj has also demanded to meet Prime Minister Modi

from India News http://bit.ly/2IvUQYY

BRAVING DROUGHTS: Aanore becomes water-sufficient

Village in north of Maha saves every drop to revive ground water table; sets example for other drought-hit areas

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Amit Shah meets core team of states

As Haryana, Jharkhand & Maha will head for state polls this year, BJP chief ensures party continues its good run

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Swadeshi Jagran Manch asks govt to rethink disinvestment of 92 central public sector enterprises

SJM wants the government to support these enterprises

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Yogi Adityanath Assures Farmers Of Right Price Of Their Produce

Acknowledging farmers' contribution in achieving country's self-sufficiency in food grains, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday sought to assure peasants that they would get the right...

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