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Sasikala glued to TV, dailies for info on I-T raids

Haryana ministers ask Smriti Irani to stop 'Padmavati' release
The list of people protesting against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’, based on the 13-14th century queen of Chittor, grew longer on Sunday with two Haryana ministers urging the minister of information and broadcasting, Smriti Irani, to ban the film.

Sonia 'glue' binding secular camp: Sitaram Yechury

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Government to put more capital in public sector banks: Jaitley
Jaitley said the government has decided to put in more capital from the Budget, through bonds and banks' equity expansion and "therefore, it is the country which is virtually going to pay to keep the banking system in good health".

RBI seeks fresh applications for CFO post
This is the second time that the central bank has modified the original appointment notice issued in May this year.

Air India gets Rs 1,500-cr loan from Bank of India
Battling multiple headwinds, the disinvestment-bound airline has been working on ways to reduce its debt, including by way of selling non-core assets and expanding operations.

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Pollution levels still severe in Delhi
As per the data collected from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 3pm was 423 (on a scale of 0 to 500) while the PM2.5 (particles with diameter less than 2.5) hovered around 422 units, considered "severe".

EU to play down divide between rich and developing nations
Developing countries, including India and China, on Thursday appealed the rich nations to ratify the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (2013-2020), guiding their climate action for next three years, by June 2018 to build trust and confidence in the multilateral process.

Air-pollution-causes-weak-bones,-fractures
If you are living in areas of high pollution, you are more likely to have bone fractures from osteoporosis, according to a study. The study was performed by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

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Lebanon PM says free in Saudi and will return home 'soon'
In an interview from Riyadh with his party's Future TV, Hariri brushed aside rumours that he was under de facto house arrest in the kingdom, from which he announced his surprise departure. "I am free here. If I want to travel tomorrow, I will," Hariri said.

Turkey denies report of plan to kidnap Gulen from US
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Special Counsel Robert Mueller was investigating an alleged plot involving former US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and his son to hand Fethullah Gulen over to Ankara for as much as $15 million.

Myanmar troops systematically gang-raped Rohingya women: UN envoy
Many of these atrocities "could be crimes against humanity", she said.

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Pic: Salman Khan's alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur spotted on a night out in the city
Salman Khan's alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur is back in the big city and is enjoying every moment of it.

Abhishek-Aishwarya paint a lovable picture at a wedding
Although the power couple often maintains a low public profile, they were recently spotted looking all loved-up at a wedding reception in the city.

Minister Jayant Patil on his alleged altercation with SRK
Quite recently, a video surfaced online of politician Jayant Patil allegedly shouting at Shah Rukh Khan, when the actor was heading to Alibaug for his birthday bash.

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Animal experiments show diet change could reverse diabetes
Research on animals has shown the condition could be treated with what is called ‘very low calorie diet’ (VLCD). In a study published online on November 9 in the journal ‘Cell Metabolism’, researchers led by scientists from Yale University found VLCD can rapidly reverse type 2 diabetes in animal models.

Gene therapy helps treat life-threatening skin disease
Scientists have successfully treated a child suffering from extensive skin damage due to a genetic disease using transplants derived from genetically modified cells.

Get a glimpse of Jupiter's stunning southern hemisphere
The colour-enhanced view captures one of the white ovals in the "String of Pearls," one of eight massive rotating storms at 40 degrees south latitude on the gas giant planet, NASA said.

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Indian cricketers undergoing DNA/genetic fitness test
The DNA test, or, genetic fitness test, gives an idea about how 40 plus genes are related to a person's fitness, health, and nutrition. Each cricketer's DNA data is then combined with the environmental data which is the individual's body weight and diet, for an all-round analysis.

Pankaj Advani wins 17th world title
Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched his 17th world title after he thrashed his arch-rival Mike Russell of England in the IBSF World Billiards Championship here.

Federer opens ATP Finals bid with victory over Sock
Aiming to end a sensational year as he began it, Swiss master Roger Federer opened his bid for a seventh ATP Finals title with 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over American debutant Jack Sock on Sunday.

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25 'most dangerous' passwords to use in 2017

World's 14 most-downloaded free apps on iPhones, iPads

How to use Google Translate in any Android app
Google introduced its Translate app in April 2006 and since then it is has been rolling out new features to the app in order to enhance user experience. With the help of the app, we are able to translate different languages with utmost ease.

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UGC asks 123 deemed-to-be varsities to drop 'university' from names
In a circular issued on November 10, a copy of which is with TOI, UGC secretary PK Thakur citing a Supreme Court order dated November 3, has directed the heads of these institutes that they should “restrain from using the word ‘university’ within one month from today.” “Instead, the institution may mention the word ‘deemed to be university’ within parenthesis.

Union Cabinet approves creation of National Testing Agency
Establishment of NTA will benefit about 40 lakh students appearing in various entrance examinations. It will relieve the CBSE, AICTE and other agencies from responsibility of conducting these entrance examinations, and also bring in high reliability.

Tata Memorial launches online oncology tutorial to train doctors
Tata Memorial Centre is launching an online oncology tutorial series to train doctors across the country on early detection, prevention and basics of treatment. The online course is being developed in association with digital partner, Omnicuris.

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Man arrested for clicking 'objectionable' photos of teen

Maharashtra wants Mhada to pay 2.5 times market rate for private land

No relief for man who jumped off BEST bus, got hurt

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Air quality worsens in Delhi; decision on odd-even expected today

No-parking zones flooded as higher rates pinch

600 homebuyers join hands, bid for completing a part of Jaypee project

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BJP MLC opposes Padmavati release
Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie Padmavati erupted in Karnataka on Sunday with BJP MLC Lehar Singh Siroya urging CM Siddaramaiah not to allow release of the movie in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.

Court slams Honda, dealer for saying customer unfit to ride

Battleship replicas draw kids in droves to Cubbon Park

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Alms & the blot: Even grads beg for fast buck

Global Entrenpuership Summit arc lights on cinema business & skill to churn revenue from art

Summit clean-up: `500 bounty on beggars

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Chennai Corporation launches reintegration programme for mentally ill
Going beyond the call of duty, the Greater Chennai Corporation has started a programme to reintegrate the mentally ill residing in its homeless shelters and has, in the process, set a benchmark for other urban local bodies in the country to emulate.

Rain: Schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts to remain closed on Monday
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu due to a lower pressure in the Bay of Bengal.

Autorickshaw driver, 35, who died had an unblemished traffic record

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First-time voters prepare solemnly for D-Day

BJP's video campaign targets 'caste' politics, 3 Young Turks

Inflation pushes expense limit up by 75%

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Civic polls: BJP forms groups to woo women voters in Allahabad

Four solvers arrested while striking a deal
Special Task Force (STF) of police arrested four solvers in front of Mary Lucas School on Saturday and recovered 54 electronic gadgets, 45 blue tooth devices, 11 mobile phones and cash.

Highway robber arrested
A highway robber, belonging to an inter-district gang involved in looting trucks and holding drivers and cleaners captive on highways, was arrested near Mama Bhanja crossing in Allahabad on Friday.

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Odisha to launch welfare schemes for unorganized sector workers
With an aim to garner support of the workers engaged in unorganized sectors, BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced to cover them various social security scheme of the state government.

Bhubaneswar: All India LIC games conclude

INTACH begins documentation of monuments in Prachi Valley civilisation

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MP man uses funds for 'ghar' to get 'gharwali'
The man, from Saharia tribal community, had got the money under PM Awas Yojana to get a house build in MP's Seoni. Instead of making a house, he used the funds to find a bride and get married.

Bhavantar: Min bid price fixed to deter cartel

Chitrakoot Bypoll: The two jabs that hurt most

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Kabaddi player among 3 killed in smog accidents
Two smog-related incidents claimed the lives of three people, including a state-level kabaddi player, in UP's Ghaziabad and Haryana in the last 24 hours.

Mason beaten to death for just Rs 300
Focal Point police on Sunday arrested a mason in a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, as he allegedly brutally beat up a labourer — who worked under him — for Rs300, resulting in his death. The accused was identified as Pradeep Paswan of Jagdish Colony, who works as ‘raj mistri’ (head mason) and belongs to Bihar.

Water wastage: MC issued only 568 challans in 9 months
While the groundwater level of this industrial town is alarmingly low, civic officials seem unaware of the fact, and despite strict orders from the local bodies department of the state government to curb water wastage, they are hardly bothered. In a reply to an RTI application, civic officials informed they had issued only 568 challans for water wastage, but recovery was made from only 211 residents.

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