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Celebs may be made to pay for misleading ads
India may emulate the Chinese model of banning celebrities from endorsing any advertisement for a period of time once it's established that they appeared in any misleading advertisements

India may soon have no-fly list of unruly travellers
India is considering its own version of a No-Fly List as part of a massive aviation security revamp that has been taken up at the highest levels of the government. The concept of No Fly List has emanated from the US.

Chelameswar gets backing of law panel chief

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Infosys top execs receive big compensation increase

Sensex recovers 30 points on lower inflation
Investor sentiment received a boost with positive domestic macro-economic data, a firming trend in global markets with upbeat Chinese inflation data easing investor concerns over global growth and the health of the world's second-biggest economy influenced trading sentiment.

Rupee recovers 23 paise to end at 66.71 against dollar
The rupee on Friday staged a smart recovery from its three-week low against the US currency to close up by 23 paise at 66.71 on heavy corporate dollar sales as well as easing inflationary pressure.

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UNEP close to deal for phasing out super greenhouse gases
UNEP's executive director Erik Solheim said that he is confident that they are very close to make amendments to the Montreal Protocol for a timely phase out of hydrofluorocarbons and replacing them with climate-friendly alternatives.

Online sales of threatened cacti an open door for illegal trade
Unregulated sale of endangered species of plants such as cacti on major e-commerce websites like eBay and Amazon has threatened their survival, a new research has found. These plants are also offered via online stores based in the US, France, Germany, Australia, the Czech Republic, the UK & others.

India, EU sign MoU to clean rivers
"I have seen in Europe how beautifully water is flowing there. I hope our country would learn from it," Water resources minister Uma Bharti said at an MoU signing ceremony at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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Hillary guiding elite against working class: Trump

Obama warns 'democracy itself' at stake in US election
At a fiery campaign event for Hillary Clinton in Cleveland, Ohio, Obama trashed Trump as a dictator-in-the-making, but also voiced concerns about how Trump's legion of supporters might react to a possible election defeat.

Russian held prisoner by Syrian rebels freed after 3 years
The Islamist group Liwa al-Tawhid had seized Konstantin Zhuravlev on September 30, 2013, in Syria's second city Aleppo. It merged in 2013 with Ahrar al-Sham and Jaish al-Islam to form the Islamic Front, whose role in the conflict is now unclear.

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Bollywood comedies with an erotic twist

Funny mistakes in Bollywood blockbusters

Ajay Devgn selected 'Shivaay' crew from across the globe
While it’s known that Ajay Devgn’s 'Shivaay' stars two foreign actresses Erika Kaar and Abigail Eames in pivotal roles, not many know that foreign technicians constitute the majority of his crew as well.

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Universe has 20 times more galaxies than thought: Research
The universe contains a staggering two trillion galaxies, up to 20 times more than previously thought, new research has found. The results of this study are based on the measurements of the number of galaxies at different epochs - different instances in time - through the universe's history.

Paralysed man feels through robotic fingers in world-first breakthrough

Government looks to press ahead with GM mustard
In keeping with its commitment to the SC that has stayed a decision on commercial release till Oct 17, the govt is looking to reengage public opinion and non-govt organisations. This follows consultations at the highest levels in govt which have concluded that the GM crop has benefits.

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Ranji: Maharashtra's Gugale and Bawne in record stand
Opener Gugale and No 4 Bawne added an unbeaten 594 against Delhi in their second round fixture of the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy. Their stand for the third wicket has eclipsed the long-standing record of 577, set by Vijay Hazare and Gul Mohammed for Baroda v Holkar in the 1946-47 season.

We'll continue to play aggressive cricket in ODIs: Rahane
"Aggressive intent" was the key behind India's overwhelming success against New Zealand in the Test series and the hosts aim to continue playing the same brand of cricket in the upcoming five-match ODI series, Ajinkya Rahane said.

ICC, BCCI to discuss usage of DRS during England series
ICC general manager Geoff Allardice will reportedly travel to India to persuade the BCCI to adopt the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) in the upcoming five-match Test series against England which starts on November 9.

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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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IITs may soon decide their own fee structure
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) may soon be allowed to set their own fee structure without consulting the apex council governing the prestigious institution.

University can deny admission to students not carrying docs, says Delhi HC
The students, who secure a rank in an entrance exam but fail to produce the required documents at the time of counselling, cannot fault the university for denying admission, Delhi high court has held.

Fate of several foreign students in medical colleges uncertain after SC's ruling on NEET
Hundreds of foreign students who had enrolled this year for undergraduate programmes in private medical colleges in India now face an uncertain future due to a "tricky" domestic legislation regarding entrance examination for them. Foreign students in India come to pursue MBBS or BDS courses either through an institutional quota system, like in government colleges, or by directly applying to private colleges.

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High court asks Anti-Corruption Bureau to 'look into' irrigation graft charges
It said the CAG report revealed that the government had spent Rs 43,270 crore on 426 irrigation projects, some of which have been incomplete for 45 years.

As tribals starve, High Court likens babus to Brits
The Bombay high court on Friday rebuked the state bureaucracy, saying its approach towards tribals was the same as that of the British before the country gained independence.

Underwater op rids goldfish of tumour
A goldfish was recently operated upon for removal of a tumour that had grown on its fin.

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Robbers nabbed after 2km chase
Six policemen, including a woman constable, chased a gang of robbers for over 2km on the new elevated flyover in Pitampura and arrested two members on Thursday night.

Fight up in the air, brace for stifling Diwali
Just like any other year, there's a renewed focus on the quality of air as Diwali approaches. Even though the Delhi government has decided to crack down on Chinese crackers this time around, experts say such half-measures won't go a long way in helping the city breathe easy.

Saved twice, elderly man still kills self
An elderly man committed suicide by jumping in front of a train at the Civil Lines Metro station on Friday afternoon.

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Woman, 70, shares Whitefield home with 72 cats
Animal Lovers Help Create More Room For Them

HC notice on sand mining in Tunga river
notice to the state government and the Ballari district administration in PIL complaining of illegal sand mining in the Tungabhadra river.

Mushrooming enclaves hit Cauvery flow
Near Ponnapet in Virajpet taluk, Kodagu district, the sight that greets the visitor is one of lush paddy fields extending till the very edge of the horizon.

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32 migrant workers from Telangana caught in war torn Iraq
From the dangerous war torn Libya, the two Professors belonging to Hyderabad recently returned safely but alarmingly the Consulate General of India in Iraq few days ago informed Prime Minister's Office, that there are atleast 32 migrant workers from Telangana state who are now stranded in Iraq and sword is hanging on them since Iraq government declared that they cannot return to India until they pay hefty penalty of $ 800 for their illegal stay.

Andhra govt launches new urban development initiative to create economic cities
The Andhra Pradesh government has embarked upon new urban development initiative to create economic cities across the city within various urban local bodies (ULBs) and near to them. The Andhra Pradesh Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation (APTSIDCO) will act as the nodal agency for development of economic cities.

A medley of world music in Hyderabad
When Limor Ballas from Israel took the stage, the small yet attentive audience at Lamakaan had not the slightest clue of the musical journey that was to follow.

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K-plant to match world's biggest
With foundation set to be laid for Units 3 and 4 and MoUs to be signed for Units 5 and 6, Kudankulam is well on its way toward joining the list of biggest nuclear power plants in the world. With six units and a capacity of 6,000MW , the Tamil Nadu plant is set to become similar to the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

Stalin urges O Panneerselvam to convene special assembly session for Cauvery
In the absence of chief minister J Jayalalithaa, who has been hospitalised since September 22, Panneerselvam, allocated the key portfolios held by her, promised to look into the issue.

Tamil Nadu BJP to draw up Cauvery strategy at party's Tirupur meet
With the BJP ruling at the Centre, the state party unit has been under pressure to come up with a political solution ahead of the local body elections in Tamil Nadu.

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20 villages removed from Surendranagar-Vadhvan Development Authority
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani-led state government has gave immediate response to the issues raised by rural citizen communities of Surendranagar district and decided to decrease the size of Surendranagar-Vadhvan Urban Development Authority by removing 20 villages from the authority.

58 jail inmates get orthopaedic, hearing aids

Murders on the rise in Ahmedabad

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Effervescence starts at IIIT-A
The annual cultural and technical fiesta of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad popularly known as Effervescence commenced on the institute campus, on Friday evening.

E-centre inaugurated at Allahabad University

Effervescence 2016 gets international flavor this year

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Centre advises ILS scientists to research on Japanese Encephalitis virus

Farmers block NH in Angul protesting elephant menace

Over 250 scientists settled abroad returned India in 2-3 years: Union minister Harsh Vardhan

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Three MBBS students caught defecating in open in Gwalior
A Swachch Bharat campaign team caught three medical students defecating in open along with some local residents at a village in Gwalior on Thursday.

MP govt approves special package for food processing units
The Madhya Pradesh government will provide special package to major food processing industries under Madhya Pradesh Industries Promotion Policy 2014. A decision to this effect was taken by the state cabinet, chaired by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh Police demanded bribe to trace stolen medals: Martyr's mother

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3 of liquor mafia held for Jalandhar youth's murder
Police have arrested three accused in the murder case of a youth by liquor mafia in Janak Colony of Jalandhar on Wednesday late night.

War widows reject Punjab government's Rs 50 lakh grant-in-aid
War widows and family members of 1962, 1965 and 1971 war martyrs today rejected Rs 50 lakh special grant-in-aid announced by Punjab government and refused to call off their protest.

Suvidha kendra staffers injured in scuffle with cops in Bathinda
Nearly a dozen protesters and a couple of policemen sustained injuries when police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse 'Suwidha Kendra' employees at Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal's native village Badal in Muktsar district on Friday.

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