THE TIMES OF INDIA
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Today's Headlines

Centre urges J&K to let off first-time 'radicalised' offenders, enhances ex-gratia for police

Congress in spot over youth wing's 'chaiwala' meme

Bhandari's election a shot in arm for Modi govt

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GSTN chairman to head 10-member panel to simplify returns
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council had announced forming the committee on November 10 to suggest ways for simplification of the returns filing process.

RCap raises Rs 2,500 crore from banks, financial institutions
Reliance Capital is present across various businesses including consumer finance, broking, wealth management, distribution of financial products and asset reconstruction.

Markets end higher as pharma stocks lead, Sensex up 118 points
Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma and Cipla were among the major Sensex gainers with their stocks rising up to 4.99 per cent.

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Govt plans coal transportation in covered vehicles
The government has said it plans to transport coal in covered rail wagons and trucks across the country. Ferrying of coal in uncovered vehicles and rail wagons is said to be one of the key reasons behind high pollution levels along the transportation route from coal mine or importing sea port to user plants like power generation houses.

Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report

Polluted Indian cities draw residents back to rural life
Pollution levels climbed to 12 times above the recommended limit this week in New Delhi. Officials said they knew what was needed to control the haze, but nothing would be done, at least this year. City pollution has triggered a reverse migration trend in India - from the city to the countryside.

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Rex Tillerson accused of flouting law on child soldiers
Keeping the countries off the annual list makes it easier to provide them with US military assistance.

Suicide car bomb kills 21 in town north of Baghdad
A suicide car bomber killed at least 21 people in an attack on a busy market in a town north of Baghdad on Tuesday, a security official said. Dozens more were wounded when the attacker blew up the vehicle in the middle of the fruit and vegetable market in Tuz Khurmatu, the official said.

China sentences rights lawyer to 2 years in prison
A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in prison on the vague charge of inciting subversion of state power, the latest verdict passed down in a sweeping crackdown on activism that has drawn widespread international criticism.

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Nawazuddin to play the baddie in 'Krrish 4'?
The upcoming instalment of the superhero franchise is expected to go on floors by the end of 2018, and it looks like a major casting for the film is complete.

Soha-Kunal take baby Inaaya to visit Taimur
In many firsts, Soha Ali Khan and hubby Kunal Kemmu took their baby out for a spin, to meet her cousin Taimur Ali Khan at his residence.

Deepika Padukone slays in a simple suit

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First known interstellar asteroid is cigar-shaped 'oddball'
An interstellar asteroid that was first found passing through our solar system in mid-October is a cigar-shaped object which is quite unlike asteroids seen in our solar system, new research has found.

Number of big earthquakes may rise in 2018: Study
There may be a significant increase in the numbers of devastating earthquakes around the world in 2018, warn scientists who have found that variations in the speed of the Earth's rotation may trigger intense seismic activity.

Scientists send message to contact alien life
With the aim of contacting alien life, astronomers have sent a radio message to a neighbouring star system - one of the closest known to contain a potentially habitable planet.

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Two owners wanted IPL auctions in England, majority reject it
Two IPL team owners floated the idea of having next edition's players' auction in England but the suggestion could not find favour with the majority of the franchises during a meeting with the BCCI in Mumbai.

A hard-earned promotion for Vijay Shankar
It's promotion time for Tamil Nadu cricketer Vijay Shankar, a batting allrounder who bowls medium pace. Over the past three years, Vijay has been a regular fixture in the India 'A' set-up under coach Rahul Dravid.

There will be pressure on us in HWL Final, admits Lakra
Fit-again Birendra Lakra feels India will be under little bit of pressure in the upcoming Hockey World League Final as the country gears up to host top hockey playing nations of the world in Bhubaneswar from December 1 to 10.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 smartphone again listed online
As per the rumour mill, Xiaomi is expected to launch its next smartphone, the Redmi Note 5 soon.

Xiaomi launches Mi Exchange Program, exchange your old phone for a new one
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has partnered with Cashify in order to launch a new Exchange Program.

Garmin vivoactive 3 smartwatch launched in India at Rs 24,990
American technology company Garmin has launched its latest wearable device in India.

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Australian government scholarships for 52 Indian students: Envoy

FPM course: IIMB introduces reservation
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) takes a step ahead to welcome students from diverse background by mandating reservation in its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) from 2018-19 academic year.

25 lakh kids part of largest national learning survey

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Now, Maharashtra BJP minister wants ban on 'Padmavati'

Coastal road, Metro muck will be used to reclaim land for south Mumbai park

Jailed in 2003 blasts case, Saquib Nachan to be freed today

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Ex-nurse flown in from Dubai to donate organs

100 shots fired in Dwarka gunbattle as cops nab carjackers

Put list of public toilets in Delhi-NCR on app: Centre

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3 months after lifting of ban, fizz not completely back in liquor business

Cops OK razing Jayadeva flyover for Metro

Nearly 18% of lake area in Bengaluru encroached

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Telangana government prefers to adopt wait and watch on Padmavathi film

When Kabir's couplets met rock, pop & reggae beats

I WISH THERE WAS SOME WAY TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT CHESS INVOLVES AS MUCH HARD WORK AS ANY OTHER SPORT

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Rotten eggs at government school: Headmaster transferred
Noon meal coordinator suspended

Madras University to sign MoU with NSDL to digitise certificates

Rain at bay, but Crocodile bank in disaster mode

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Taxi service for PwDs launched

Rape survivor rendered homeless

'I try to preserve the memory of my village through painting'

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DIoS pulled up for picking barred schools for exam
The attempt of UP Secondary Education Board (UP Board) to check cheating during class X and XII exams — by determining centres through online mode — has had a setback with a plethora of complaints over selection of debarred schools.

Fire kills 3 women of family
Three women of a family died while two others sustained injuries in a fire that broke out in a three-storey building with a garment shop in Sulemsarai locality of Allahabad on Monday.

Commissioner Allahabad division honours parents
Monday was special for the parents of 11 months old Annanya alias Mehak as her parents were honoured by the Commissioner Allahabad division, Ashish Goel. The proud parents Gudia and Mithai Lal were honoured as Mehak has become the youngest child in the state to get an Aadhar number.

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Dalai: Why Puri temple doors shut for non-Hindus?
on Tuesday questioned the practice of not allowing non-Hindus inside the Puri Jagannath Temple premises while criticising the Christian missionaries for trying to convert people of other faiths.

Scientist uploads interior pictures of Jagannath Temple on Facebook, invites trouble
A scientist of Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) in Dhanbad may land in trouble for allegedly circulating interior pictures of Jagannath Temple in Puri on social media. Camera and mobile phone are not allowed in the 12th century shrine.

Jolt to Odisha BJP ahead of Bijepur bypoll, Bargarh district president quits party

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Decision on bill to hang rapists deferred

Bhavantar: Now, cheque-bounce row

CM promises 'tough action' to give justice to Janpad member

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All the world on your plate

Himachal treated as pretty background for Bollywood, says filmmaker Gurvinder Singh

School Principal accuse congress MLA Kamboj of harassment; MLA denies charges
A school principal from Rajpura town of the district has levelled allegations of mental and physical harassment against Hardial Singh Kamboj, the sitting Congress MLA from Rajpura. The victim has lodged a complaint with the chairman of the Punjab Women Commission on Tuesday and claimed that the legislator has been asking her to meet him at his house by asserting that ‘she would be allowed to continue in the school only if she will him keep him happy.’

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