THE TIMES OF INDIA
Monday, May 21, 2018
Today's Headlines

Cong, JD(S) not taking any chance, keep MLAs corralled
All Congress, JD(S) and two independent MLAs will stay put in hotels till chief minister-designate H D Kumaraswamy proves his majority in the floor test slated for Thursday, notwithstanding rumblings of discontent among the home-sick lawmakers. Kumaraswamy will take oath as CM on Wednesday.

BSF fires back, Pakistan 'pleads' for truce
Faced with heavy retaliatory fire by Border Security Force (BSF), which pounded Pakistani posts over the last three days, Pakistan Rangers on Sunday "pleaded" for ceasefire along the international border.

Will Akhilesh, Mayawati share dais in Karnataka?
Both camps are cheering the idea of podium unity, never mind if it's in Karnataka.

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CBI may approach Interpol for red corner notice against Nirav Modi
The CBI is likely to approach Interpol for a Red Corner Notice against absconding billionaire jewellers Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi who are allegedly the brains behind the over $2 billion scam in Punjab National Bank, agency sources said.

GST roadblocks hit Patanjali growth in FY18
Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali, which has recorded multi-fold growth in recent years, is expecting a marginal growth for 2017-18, on account of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, said a company official.

PNB refuses to disclose details on over Rs 13,000 crore scam

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Response of developed nations to tackle climate change 'not adequate': Harsh Vardhan
Noting that the world is at a critical stage in combating climate change, environment minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday that the response of the developed nations to tackle the issue is still "not adequate".

Expert warns of irrevocable biodiversity damage with rising temperature
A 3.2 degree celsius increase in the Earth's temperature could see 47 per cent of insect species, 26 per cent of vertebrate and 16 per cent of plant species lose at least half of their geographic ranges, an expert on global change has said.

Third of world's protected areas under threat from humans
One-third of the world's protected areas - created to stem the loss of biodiversity - is under intense human pressure from processes including road building, grazing, and urbanisation, a study has found.

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Iran says Europe's support for nuclear deal not enough
The European Union is not doing enough to preserve the benefits for Iran from the 2015 international nuclear pact following the withdrawal of the United States, Iran's foreign minister told the EU's energy chief on Sunday.

'World of uncertainty': Hawaii lava reaches sea, injures man

Texas lieutenant governor calls for 'hardening' of schools
Texas LG Dan Patrick called for a "hardening" of the nation's school buildings in the wake of the attack by a 17-yr-old student who killed 10 people at a high school near Houston. Patrick blamed a "culture of violence" and said more needs to be done to keep shooters away from students.

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Watch: Madhuri-Renuka dance on Lo Chali Main
Madhuri Dixit-Nene is set to grind with two of Karan Johar’s film. One is ‘Kalank’, for which the shooting has already begun. On the other hand, with ‘Bucket List’, Madhuri is set to make here Marathi film debut. Currently, the actor is on a promotional spree for the film. Meanwhile, this video of Madhuri grooving on ‘Lo Chali Main’ from the film ‘Hum Aapke Hai Koun’ with her co-star Renuka is sure to make you walk down the memory lane.

Marathi industry comes together to sing Acappella
Seldom do we see all the Marathi stars coming together to sing for pop culture with classic Marathi songs. That’s right! The new song from a famous entertainment company combines myriad Marathi pop culture reference and stars famous faces from the Marathi industry.

2018 hit releases of Marathi film industry
Here we take a look at some of the recently released hit films of the year.

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4,000-year-old human cremation site discovered

Novel bacteria can turn plants into valuable chemicals

3D-printed smart gel can move objects underwater
Scientists have created a 3D-printed smart gel that can walk underwater, grabs objects and move them, an advance that may lead to soft robots which mimic sea animals like the octopus. It may also lead to artificial heart, stomach and other muscles, along with devices for diagnosing diseases.

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IPL: Royals in playoffs as CSK beat KXIP by 5 wickets
Chennai Super Kings ended the league stage with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

Focus on Asian Games and World Championships: Sindhu
Ace shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday said she was focusing on performing well at the upcoming Asian Games and the world championships and not thinking about the 2020 Olympics.

Delhi  knock Mumbai out of IPL with 11-run win
Delhi Daredevils knocked defending champions Mumbai Indians out of the Indian Premier League after the trio of Sandeep Lamichhane, Amit Mishra and Harshal Patel starred with three wickets apiece for a 11-run win in their last league match on Sunday.

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15 most popular mobile phones of all time

Airtel's Rs 558 prepaid recharge offers 82 day validity, 246GB data
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has announced a new plan for its prepaid users. Under this prepaid plan, users get both calling and data benefits, valid for a period 82 days.

10 'cool' gadgets, apps that didn't exist during the last Royal Wedding in 2011
Before this wedding of Prince Harry of England on May 19, the last royal wedding took place on April 29, 2011 when Prince William was married to Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at Westminster Abbey.

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Haryana Class 10 result 2018: BSEH 10th Class Result expected today @ bseh.org.in
The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) is likely to announce the Haryana Board Class 10th results today, May 21, 2018. Once announced, the BSEH SSC Class 10th result will be uploaded online on the official website of the board - bseh.org.in

President Kovind asks scientists to find solutions for challenges like climate change, water scarcity
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday exhorted scientists and students to work towards finding solutions to challenges such as climate change and water scarcity, while underscoring that science and technology must continue to play a role in nation building.

More boys called up CBSE helpline to beat exam stress than girls
More boys called up the CBSE counseling helpline with stress-related queries during exams than girls, statistics have revealed.

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'Shopkeeper can't cite sale terms for own advantage'

At over Rs 84 per litre, petrol costliest ever in India

Delays in releasing DP maps cause panic

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Why money alone can't save heritage

DU plans presentation as open day kicks off today

'Known' subject may help you get DU seat

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Son remains untraced for 4 months, SI hangs himself

Wife of main accused in Vikram Investment scam files for anticipatory bail

Three men high on weed stab mechanic to death

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No relief for locals as rains turn dug-up roads into pools

Swearing-in in Karnataka: KCR in dilemma?

Woman attempts suicide with six children in Anantapur

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O Panneerselvam under pressure for second revolt

Police detain hundreds to prevent protest at Marina
The police on Sunday locked down all access roads to the Marina Promenade to foil a rally planned by fringe outfits to remember Tamils killed during the Sri Lankan civil war.

Dirt in water: Man to get Rs 5K relief from manufacturer

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Over 5,000 take JEE Advanced exam

Woman allegedly fought with daughter's rapist

Man thrashes wife, video goes viral

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Turned away by girl, man throws acid on her mother
A jilted lover threw acid on a 55-year-old woman after her daughter refused to marry him in Mauaima locality of trans-Ganga area in the city late Friday night.

Akhara Parishad withdraws boycott of Allahabad Kumbh
Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), the apex body representing 13 akharas has taken back its earlier decision to boycott the Allahabad Kumbh mela to be held next year.

Kumbh 2019: CM Yogi Adityanath announces dates for 'Shahi Snan'

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Recruiters showing interest in SDI trainees, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Heritage enthusiasts tour Ekamra Kshetra
The 75th Ekamra Walks Old Town Circuit saw participation from nearly 70 heritage enthusiasts as they explored the monumental wealth of the Ekamra Kshetra today in two different groups.

Remote Odisha station converts moisture in ambient air into potable water

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1 killed, another hurt by Madhya Pradesh mob for 'cow slaughter'

Odisha girl sold for Rs 60,000 to Chhatarpur man

Man lynched for alleged cow slaughter in MP; four arrested
A 45-year-old man was beaten to death and his friend severally thrashed by four people for allegedly slaughtering a cow in Satna district, the police said.

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Centre heading towards another emergency: Yashwant Sinha

428 burglaries, thefts in 135 days

PPSC written test creates traffic chaos in Patiala

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