Army denies Pakistan's claim of killing 11 Indian soldiers
Army on Thursday denied Pakistan's claim of killing 11 Indian soldiers in cross border firing. Earlier on Wednesday, Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif had claimed that his troops killed at least 11 Indian jawans the day seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops.

It's 'economic anarchy', opposition on demonetisation
The opposition united on Wednesday to attack the Modi government, saying that demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes had unleashed “economic anarchy“, subjected common people to hardship and disrupted trade and business. ​

Diabetes on rise among urban Indian women
Incidence of diabetes is increasing rapidly among urban women in India, putting them at risk of various other diseases, and thereby, leading to premature mortality.

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Nepal Rastra Bank stops INR exchange
Nepal's central bank stopped all transactions and exchange of Indian currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations from Wednesday and requested RBI governor Urjit Patel to arrange exchange facilities for Nepalese holding banned Indian notes at the earliest.

Moody's affirms India's Baa3 rating, maintains positive outlook
Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday affirmed the Government of India's Baa3 issuer and senior unsecured ratings and maintained the positive outlook on the rating. Moody's has also affirmed India's P-3 short-term local currency rating.

SBI collects Rs 1,14,139 crore in deposits in last 7 days
The bank saw 240.90 lakh cash deposit transactions between November 10 and November 16 up to 7 PM, SBI said in a statement here today.

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Kerry appeals Trump to take 'green' actions

India records highest number of tiger seizure: Report
India has recorded the highest number of seizure of tigers and parts among all 13 tiger range countries, accounting for 44 per cent, according to a report by wildlife trade monitor released on Wednesday.

20 nations sign International Solar Alliance
Over 20 countries, including Brazil and France, have become signatories to the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance - an initiative that is the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Trump denies trying to get security clearance for his children
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not trying to get security clearance for his children, which would allow them access to classified government information.

Putin withdraws Russia from International Criminal Court
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to withdraw Russia from the International Criminal Court, which rules on such grave charges as genocide and crimes against humanity.

Trump win an opportunity for UK-US trading relationship: May
Donald Trump's election win provides an opportunity for Britain's trading relationship with the United States, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.

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I'm nothing without you guys: Hrithik Roshan to fans in Noida
It’s raining stars in Noida this week. After Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wowed shoppers on Saturday when she visited a city mall, it was Hrithik Roshan’s turn to meet Noida fans.

John Abraham: It's sad, but men often find it difficult to take orders from women
It was an absolute riot when BT met the 'Force 2' duo for an interview.

Anubhav Sinha: Didn't eat anything when I left Mumbai so I could eat chhole bhature in Delhi
When Anubhav Sinha landed in Delhi on Tuesday morning to promote 'Tum Bin 2', the first thing he did was eat chhole bhature.

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DRDO scientists develop surveillance UAV for armed forces
Heralding a new era in the indigenous development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), DRDO on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden flight of TAPAS 201 (RUSTOM – II), a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV.

MRI can detect bone marrow cancer: Study
Bone marrow cancer can be identified effectively using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), according to a new study which may change the way the disease is diagnosed. Bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) is a slow evolving condition hallmarked by increased myeloid cells and in the case of primary myelofibrosis, with an excessive number of large bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes.

New superparamagnetic crystals to manage future drug delivery
Researchers have developed new superparamagnetic crystals that could zip down drugs around your body, revolutionising drug delivery to tumours and other sites in the body that need to be targeted precisely.

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2nd Test: Gambhir's career all but over, spotlight on Rahul
The spotlight was firmly trained on fit-again opener K L Rahul as senior pro Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday cut a lonely figure during the Indian cricket team's practice session on the eve of the second Test against England.

India to play Pakistan in Women's Asia T20: Sources
India has agreed to play against Pakistan in the women's Asia Twenty 20 Cup in Thailand, PCB sources have claimed.

Virat Kohli's 50th Test: Five defining performances
The second India v England Test match starting Thursday in Visakhapatnam will be a little bit special for one player - Virat Kohli, in his 50th game. Here's a look back at his five best knocks in the format.

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Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000
The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively

Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000
Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000.

WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know
A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy.

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Telangana govt starts digital classrooms plan in 3,352 schools
The Telangana government on Wednesday launched its digital classrooms programme in 3,352 high schools in the state. Deputy chief minister K Srihari, who holds education portfolio, and IT Minister K T Rama Rao formally started the programme here.

Submit data on EWS admissions in upper classes: Delhi govt to schools
The Delhi government has asked private schools in the national capital running on government land to submit details of admissions under the EWS category in upper classes within two days. The scrutiny of data on the Education department's website shows that only 154 schools uploaded the details of the EWS admissions in standard 3 and above.

Class X board exam for CBSE schools from 2017-18: Prakash Javadekar
Government will reintroduce compulsory class X board examination for CBSE schools from the 2017-18 academic year, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said. He also said state governments will be given authority to reintroduce class V and VIII board examinations, a proposal for which will be tabled soon.

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Netas using co-op banks for backdated FDs, DDs

Sena minister woos China companies after Saamna calls for Army strike
Desai did not respond to questions about incursions by Chinese soldiers and his party's stand on entry of the nation's products.

Maharashtra to soon take over Zakir Naik's school

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Trinamool Congress seeks division after debate in Rajya Sabha
On Wednesday, she failed to take along the major opposition parties with her to meet the President, but Mamata Banerjee has drawn up a strategy for Rajya Sabha that might kill two birds with one stone -corner the Narendra Modi government on demonetisation and checkmate Congress and arch-rival Left on the floor of the House on Thursday.

Strong tremors felt In Delhi, NCR
Strong tremors woke many in Delhi, and adjoining areas of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad, with a rude jolt on Thursday morning. The US Geological Survey reports the quake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale.

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NCB seizes 1.9kg hash oil being shipped to Maldives
The Narcotics Control Bureau units of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana seized 1.9kgs of hash oil (also known as hashish oil) on November 10 from a renowned courier company in Bengaluru.

Gender-reassigned woman, GF seek protection

Man kills children after spat with wife over chicken curry

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Long queues: They're daily wagers largely

Cash-on-delivery stock piles up

'Currency situation very serious in villages'

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Chennai schools under surveillance

Willingdon High, close to 100, is falling apart

Robotics moves from fun to serious learning tool

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Transport business screeches to a halt
Dharampal Singh, a resident of Amritsar, has been camping on the outskirts of the city for the last four days, hoping for an order to load goods so he can leave the city.

I-T eyes on 'sudden transactions' by jewellers
After the central excise department began inquiries against 125 big jewellers across the state, for allegedly accepting demonetized notes in gold purchases, the income tax (I-T) department also has those jewellers under the scanner for ‘sudden transactions’, soon after the PM announced the demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

3 held for robbing man with new-notes lure

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City needs Rs 152cr to tide over money shortage

BJP, Cong workers clash over note ban

Indelible ink costs dearer to 'chaiwallahs'

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BJD infighting turns murkier

New Rs 500 notes reach Odisha

Naveen shoots off letter to PM over RBI decision on co-op banks
With the farming community in Odisha are the biggest affected due to a recent recent RBI decision, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday took up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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After strong tea, PM could serve us poison: Congress

Sexually harassed women of LED factory approach MP Congress for help

Sixty per cent mandis still closed after a week of demonetisation

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Resolution pointless, Punjab doesn't have enough water: Amarinder Singh

Patients suffer as civil hospital refuses defunct currency

Student leader killed in mishap; truck set on fire
A student union leader was killed when he was hit by a truck from behind near Rahon in the evening on Wednesday.Later, students set the truck on fire.

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