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'Green rules stopping development work in Naxal-affected areas'
"First you delay clearances for 7-8 years.Then after getting your go-ahead, the matter gets stuck in National Green Tribunal.We all must understand the cost the nation pays for such delays," Gadkari said.

Make 27 elephant corridors human-free, SC urges govt
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government to consider making 27 high priority elephant corridors in nine states human free by acquiring land.

Clinical trials in humans to go for critical drugs?
Meds Must Be Approved in Developed Mkts 2 Years Ago

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GST panel to review tax on large cars, leased vehicles

Pilot fails booze test 3rd time, grounded
A senior commander of SpiceJet was stripped off his flying rights after failing the breath analyzer (BA) test for the third time. The commander used to fly Boeing 737 till the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) cancelled his license on Friday.

Government announces new exchange traded fund, Bharat-22

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Fleet-footed giant tortoise escapes Japan zoo again
The reptile, measuring about one metre (three feet, three inches) in length, was captured on security cameras as she wandered out of the main entrance of Shibukawa Animal Park in western Japan's Okayama prefecture on Tuesday morning, according to zoo staffer Yoshimi Yamane.

4 Siberian tiger cubs make public debut at Hamburg zoo
The striped foursome, two male and two female cubs, explored their enclosure at the northern German city's Tierpark Hagenbeck for the first time on Thursday. Their mother, five-year-old Maruschka, gave birth to the cubs on June 15.

A giant panda gives birth to twins at record 23 years old
Zookeepers never expected the 23- year-old giant panda to give birth again when she was moved to a nature reserve in southwest China to live out the rest of her days.

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China: Restraint on Doklam not unlimited
Chinese defence ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang said that the country's military has exercised "great restraint" on the issue to maintain the two country's relations and regional peace and security.

Singapore expels top expert for subversion

Vatican official says the Pope 'loves China'

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Nostalgia: Arbaaz with Karisma and Rekha
Arbaaz Khan who has turned 50 today, has shared a "massive throwback" picture on his Instagram.

SRK hosts 'JHMS' screening for guides

Pics: Salman Khan horse-rides at the shoot
Salman Khan has been shooting for his upcoming film lately in Morocco with Katrina Kaif. The two were last seen together in the first film of the action franchise and are set to unite again on screen after five years.

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Astronomers discover the oldest known asteroid family
Astronomers have identified the oldest known asteroid family, which extends throughout the inner region of the main asteroid belt, using a new search technique. The main belt contains vast numbers of irregularly shaped asteroids, also known as planetesimals, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.

Massive earth-sized storm spotted on Neptune
Astronomers have observed a gigantic storm system about the size of Earth near Neptune's equator, a region where no bright cloud has ever been seen before.

Giant exoplanet with glowing water atmosphere discovered
Scientists have for the first time discovered glowing water molecules in the atmosphere of a giant Jupiter-like planet located 900 light years from Earth that is hot enough to boil iron.

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2nd Test, Day 2: Ashwin feasts on SL after India pile 622
After India piled on their second highest score on Sri Lankan soil, the hosts were restricted to 50/2 at stumps on Day 2 courtesy R Ashwin's dismissal of their openers.

Brazilian star Neymar in Paris for 'bigger challenge'
Brazilian superstar Neymar said he came to Paris Saint-Germain from Spanish giants Barcelona for a "bigger challenge" in his first public comments since arriving in the French capital on Friday.

One of my best innings against spinners: Rahane
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Friday rated his knock of 132 against Sri Lanka as one his best on spin-friendly tracks as he predicted tough times for batsmen in the remainder of the second Test.

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Reliance JioPhone: Here's your way to get official updates
When Reliance Jio launched its JioPhone late last month, the company said that it will be available for pre-bookings starting August 24. The company has now added a "keep me posted" banner for the smartphone on its website.

Gionee A1 Lite smartphone to launch in India on August 10
Chinese smartphone maker Gionee is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone A1 Lite in India.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dual-SIM variant spotted on BIS certification website
South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung is all set to launch its flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 8 on August 23 in New York.

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24 states look set to scrap no-detention policy in schools from 2018
According to a senior official, the change in the act became necessary due to the fall in learning outcomes that translate into an over-20% dropout in Class IX. Under the new policy, students will be tested in Classes V and VIII and those who fail won’t be promoted.

All India common test for selection of lower court judges a need of the hour, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday favoured to introduce an All India common test for selection of judges for lower judiciary, saying that centralised mechanism would ensure appointment of competent judges without any delay and would pave the way for an effective judiciary.

Take action on plaints of unfair promotion: UGC to AMU
The University Grants Commission has written to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to take “appropriate action” on complaints of violation of rules and discrimination in promotion of teachers and irregularities in recruitment.

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Lynchings 'disappoint' ex-CEA Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu​ has expressed his concern over increasing instances of lynching in the country. The former World Bank chief economist​ said social damage can take much longer to correct than demonetisation. He termed demonetisation a mistake.

Not one single paisa, BMC chief tells BEST
BMC commissioner Ajoy Mehta on Friday said he will not part with a single paisa from the corporation kitty till BEST officials "pull up their socks" and show results in cost-cutting.

Sister gives man kidney and a new life
Pawar, a real estate company employee, is married with a two-year-old daughter and is the only earning member in the family.

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IIT women find way to power up antibiotics

Longer trials for driverless trains delays Magenta line

Delhi: Light rain likely from tonight
The capital saw another warm day on Friday with maximum temperature recorded at 35 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal for the season.

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Aadhaar helps again; 3 teens to reunite with parents today
Three teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who were separated from their families a few years ago, will be reunited with their parents on Saturday with the help of Aadhaar.

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Aadhaar data theft: Techie tells police he did it just for kicks, to make an extra buck
The accused told police that he did it to earn an extra buck and experience the high of hacking into impregnable systems. He was was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stealing data of Aadhaar cardholders.

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Need an organ? The chances of getting one are better at a private hospital
It's illegal to buy organs in India but money can still help people with organ failure get a replacement.

Dutch techie turned drug peddler in cop custody
Excise sleuths on Friday took Dutch drug peddler Mike Kamminga into their custody for interrogation .

Bureau of Indian Standards busts fake gold hallmark ring in Secunderabad
Officials from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) busted an organised racket which was behind the selling of stamped gold jewellery with fake hallmarks on Friday.

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Tamil Nadu slow in giving RERA nod: Home loan market stuck
Lending to home buying as well as property developers has hit the nadir with the TN government yet to get its act together under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).

TTV queers the pitch in AIADMK
The groups, led by chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and former chief minister O Panneerselvam, have charted their own progra- mmes for the centenary celebrations.

Tribals allege forest officials abused them for farming in forest areas

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Humanities clout grows at IIM-Ahmedabad
Number Of Arts Students Up From 3 To 20

Narmada dam to be full by October 20
The Narmada Control Authority has granted permission to fill the Narmada Dam in a phased manner. The dam is likely to be full by October 20 this year.

Rajya Sabha polls: Hardik Patel says 4 BJP MLAs may opt for NOTA

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BJP is a party of internal democracy, says Sunil Bansal

Rusticated student leaders questions Allahabad University action

Allahabad University rusticates 3 students for indiscipline
Panel Formed On HC Order Takes Action; Students To Protest

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1st cyberporn conviction in Odisha
In the first ever conviction in a cyberporn case in the state, a court in Puri on Friday sentenced an RTI activist to six years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 9,000.

Operation Muskaan-III: RPF rescues 98 children from ECoR zone
The railway protection force (RPF) has rescued 98 children from different railway stations and trains under the jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR). The month-long special drive was launched on July 1 as the part of the Operation Muskaan-III to rescue missing minor children.

Five killed, 8 injured in lightning at Odisha
Five persons were killed, eight others injured on Friday when lightning struck them in different places of the state. Incidents took place in Mayurbhanj, Jagatsinghpur and Sundargarh districts.

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Medha Patkar health worsens; Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks her to end fast
The NBA members are on indefinite fast at Chikalda village in MP's Dhar district, demanding better rehabilitation of those ousted due to the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The health of Medha Patkar and 11 others worsened on the ninth day of their fast on Friday.

As poll winds blow, state rents a jet for CM

IT searches at 15 locations in city

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15ft deep, 6ft wide hole turns road a death trap

When triple-Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh Sr was handcuffed!

When triple-Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh Sr was handcuffed!

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