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Saturday, July 01, 2017
Today's Headlines

India of 2017 different from that of 1962: Jaitley to China
A day after China warned India over the ongoing border face-off with an oblique reference of the 1962 war that ended in an Indian defeat, defence minister Arun Jaitley retorted on Friday that the India of 2017 is not what it was 55 years ago.

Those flying abroad will not need to fill departure cards from today
Indians flying abroad will not be required to fill departure cards from Saturday. However, those going out of the country via rail, seaport and land immigration checkposts will have to fill the embarkation card.

United on reform, divided on the tax

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Live: GST countdown begins

GST launch divides opposition
The Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Left, the BSP, the DMK, the RJD and some other parties boycotted the event, dubbing it as a "tamasha" (drama). The NCP, a key constituent of the Congress-led UPA, broke away from the Opposition ranks

GST rollout: Here's what India Inc, others say
India’s biggest tax reform since its independence in 1947 is set to rollout at the midnight of Friday and Saturday. GST is set to change the way trade and commerce is carried out in the country. Here’s what India Inc and other stakeholders have to say about the landmark GST launch

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'Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather'
Comparing two 20-year periods -- 1960-79 and 1991-2010 -- between which average global temperatures jumped 0.5 C (0.9 F), scientists found that the hottest summer temperatures increased by more than 1 degree C across a quarter of Earth's land areas, while the coldest winter temperatures warmed by more then 2.5 degree C.

Ice-free areas of Antarctica to increase by 2100: Study
Ice-free areas may increase in Antarctica by 25 per cent due to climate change, leading to drastic changes in the continent's biodiversity, a study warns. They found the melting ice could create up to 17,000 square kilometre of new ice-free area across Antarctica.

Rare Siamese crocodile eggs found in Cambodia
Conservationists have found a nest with 19 eggs from one of the world's most endangered crocodiles. It is boosting hopes for species threatened by poachers and habitat loss. Researchers believe only 400 adults still exist in the wild, the baby crocodiles will be raised at a conservation centre

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Donald Trump says strategic patience with North Korea over
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missiles program required a "determined response," and that the era of "strategic patience" with North Korea's government had ended.

China slams US for 'wrongful' sanctions on Chinese bank
Relations between China and the US got further strained as the Trump administration censured a Chinese bank and a shipping company for allegedly assisting North Korea besides approving a major arms sale to Taiwan.

Islamic State withdraws from last area of Aleppo province: Monitor
Islamic State militants have withdrawn from the last territory they held in Aleppo province after the Syrian army retook the Ithriya-Rasafa road and areas east of Khanaser, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday.

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Pic: SRK's son AbRam on a car ride
The star kid is extremely famous already thanks to his adorable antics and this picture takes the cuteness to another level.

Pic: Katrina Kaif in a red floral dress

Govinda isn't part of 'Jagga Jasoos'

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Nasa rocket releases artificial colourful clouds
Nasa has finally launched a sounding rocket that created artificial colourful clouds that were visible from New York to North Carolina. The artificial clouds were launched to track particle motions in space. The rocket was delayed many times over the last 30 days.

In rural Kentucky, solar eclipse preparation keeps town busy

NASA's quieter supersonic jet closer to reality
The US space agency completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) aircraft design. QueSST is the initial design stage of NASA's planned Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) experimental airplane, otherwise known as an X-plane.

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Dhoni, bowlers give India unassailable series lead
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the bowlers fashioned India's 93-run win over a lacklustre West Indies in the third ODI, giving the visitors an unassailable lead in the five-match series here.

3rd ODI: West Indies vs India, Antigua
Follow all the live updates from the third West Indies v India ODI in Antigua on Times of India

We can do better in sports other than cricket: Modi
In the presence of some of India's finest athletes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 'The Arena', one of the most advanced integrated multi-purpose stadiums and appealed for the adoption of a sporting culture.

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Moto M smartphone gets Android Nougat update in India
Lenovo-owned Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for its mid-range smartphone – Moto M. The company launched the device in December last year priced at Rs 15,999. Along with the latest Android, the update also brings Duo video calling to the device.

GST sale: 12 hot deals on smartphones, TVs and more

Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8
Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8

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Award of bonus marks for wrong question in IIT comes under SC lens

Plus III admissions 2017: DHE Odisha declares first selection list
The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has declared the first selection list for +3 admissions on their official website today.

TS EAMCET seat allotment 2017 result declared

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Outstation train derails near Kalyan, services hit
Central Railway (CR) services were affected till around 10.30pm on Friday after a wheel of the engine locomotive of 12618 Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Mangala Express derailed near Kalyan station around 2pm.

Muted Friday revelry greets GST rollout at restaurants
Confusion over whether restaurants and pubs would remain open post-midnight amid fears of billing problems after the GST rollout seems to have affected Friday revelry.

Beware of cheating on old stocks

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43,000 seats remain open as DU cutoffs fall sharply
Around 43,000 seats are up for grabs in Delhi University colleges, which are likely to see a big turnout when admissions resume on Saturday after announcement of the second cutoff list.

Video: Monsoon preparations exposed,rain turns Delhi street into river

Video: Fire breaks out at newly-constructed school bldg in IP Extension

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Techie who hacked chief minister Siddaramaiah's Twitter handle held 3 years later
A 28-year-old software engineer was arrested on Friday for allegedly hacking chief minister Siddaramaiah’s Twitter handle in July 2014.

Visually impaired girl tops PG course at IIITB

Silk Board Jn to get new road-cum-rail flyover by 2020

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2BHK 'infra component'dropped, govt's flagship housing scheme gets boost

Govt forms panel to fast track MMTS doubling work

'Need to have separate police force for women, children'

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Video: Presidential nominees to campaign in Chennai

DSP tainted by idol theft charge suspended: TN

Corporation makes alterations to Ripon Buildings, upsets heritage conservationists

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Ode to Grand Old Man of India

Degree engineering admissions for diploma holders from July 3

Has Vaghlela's aggressive brinksmanship backfired?

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Rains lashes Sangam city throwing normal life out of gear

Allahabad University makes online fee deposit mandatory

Roli, Tika to welcome students as primary schools reopen on July 1
In a novel gesture, teachers of Primary and Junior High schools of district would be welcoming both boys and girl students up to class VIIIth by applying `Roli’ or “Tika” on their foreheads as schools are all set to reopen after summer vacations on July 1.

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Asian Athletics Championships: Parking for public, school children at six places
Six places are selected in the city for parking of vehicles of general public and school children for the Asian Athletics Championships event. The distance between parking space and Kalinga stadium, venue of the Athletics Championships, will be more than 500 metres.

Heavy rain forecast for north, coastal Odisha

Odisha clears three investment proposals worth Rs 1189 crore

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IEHE clueless on exam pattern to follow

MP Vidhan Sabha to telecast live House proceedings

GST protests driven by oppn, govt open for discussions: Malaiya

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Haryana govt reinstates 3 more DSPs indicted in 2016 Jat reservation violence
In an another step of diluting the Prakash Singh committee report indicting 90 police and administrative officers for failing in their duties during last year Jat agitation violence, Haryana government on Friday reinstated three suspended DSPs.

Election Commission of India to launch voter registration drive

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