THE TIMES OF INDIA
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Today's Headlines

Sushil Modi moves EC to get Lalu's son disqualified

HC parole for Ajay Chautala to appear in PG exam

Modi to be in same suite where Trump stayed

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Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal float $100 mn fund

Manufacturing sector growth falls to four month-low in June
The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a four-month low of 50.9 in June, from 51.6 in May, signalling a subdued improvement in the manufacturing sector. In February, the manufacturing PMI read 50.7.

Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS Motor post sales growth in June
The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp reported 14 per cent increase in sales at 6,24,185 units last month as against 5,49,533 units in June 2016. Hero MotoCorp said its sales were driven by strong demand for its motorcycles and scooters.

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Wildlife SOS saves newborn flapshell turtles
A pair of recently hatched flapshell turtles was rescued by the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit from Shahkunj Colony, Mathura. The hatchlings were kept under observation for a few hours after which they were released in Keetham Lake.

Rare butterfly thrives on, and because of, US military bases

Assam to raise new force for rhino protection

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18 feared dead in Bavarian bus crash; 30 injured
The tourist bus burst into flames following a collision on with a trailer truck in southern Germany, police said. Two drivers and 46 people and were on the bus, and 17 are reported missing.

Macron says France ready for 'radically new path'
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the country was ready to embark on a "radically new path" after presidential and parliamentary elections swept him and his new centrist party into power.

Gulf crisis: Qatar defiant as Saudi extends deadline
The demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies include Doha ending support for the Muslim Brotherhood, the closure of Al-Jazeera television, a downgrade of diplomatic ties with Iran and the shutdown of a Turkish military base in the emirate.

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'Toilet: Ek...' makers deny copyright claims

Malayalam actress assault case: Arrest of a prominent personality is impending?
With the investigations becoming tighter and tighter, is the arrest of a prominent personality likely to happen?

Salman, SRK-Kajol raise the glamour quotient
Fans of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' hold your breath as the gorgeous trio - Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Salman Khan, recently made someone's wedding day a whole lot more special.

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SpaceX craft returns to earth after 2nd space station trip
A SpaceX Dragon capsule that brought supplies to the International Space Station has splashed down as planned in the Pacific Ocean.

NASA unveils stunning image of haze-covered Jupiter
NASA's Earth-bound Gemini North telescope has beamed back a stunning image of Jupiter showing haze particles over a range of altitudes, as seen in reflected sunlight.

Isro's rockstar PSLV launched 209 foreign satellites since 1999
PSLV has turned out to be the most trusted and reliable satellite carrier of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). It has not just launched 209 satellites of 28 countries since May 1999, the vehicle has also placed 48 Indian satellites in their respective orbits till now.

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Ravi Shastri formally applies for India head coach job
Ravi Shastri has become the frontrunner for the India head coach job after he formally submitted his application to the BCCI. A senior BCCI official confirmed to PTI that Shastri has submitted his application ahead of the July 9 deadline.

Ruthless Rafael Nadal reaches 850-win milestone
Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal is just the seventh player to reach the 850-win mark, joining Roger Federer, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Guillermo Villas. With 217 Grand Slam match victories, Nadal is now in sixth place on the all-time list at the majors.

Daddy Murray eases through to Wimbledon second round
Defending champion Andy Murray celebrated the news that he's about to become a father again by reaching the Wimbledon second round Monday as fellow two-time winner Rafael Nadal aimed to clinch the 850th win of his career.

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Lenovo smartphones get a price cut in India
Domestic e-commerce giant Flipkart is organising a special payday sale for Lenovo smartphones. As part of the promotion, the company is offering discount on multiple Lenovo smartphones.

Sharp X1 Android One smartphone with 3,900 mAh battery launched: Price, specifications and more
Sharp has launched its latest Android One smartphone in Japan. Dubbed Sharp X1, the smartphone is priced at JPY 70,524 and will be available via Japanese carrier Y! Mobile.

Asus announces price cuts up to Rs 3,000 for its Zenfone 3 series
Asus has slashed the prices of its Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Max series in India. Although there’s no official word on the price cut, the decision could be attributed to the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST.)

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IIT Bombay students go on relay hunger strike to protest against fee hike

IIT-kgp starts helpline for girl students

Transgenders to get free education at IGNOU
Encouraging the third gender to pursue higher studies, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to provide free education to transgenders from its July session.

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Video: HC gives Maha govt 2 weeks to justify Sanjay Dutt's early release

Relay hunger strike in IIT-Bombay against fee hike
After two earlier protests have failed to yield results, IIT-Bombay students started a relay hunger strike on Monday against the fee hike (non-tuition fee) imposed in May this year.

Mumbai: 77% of H1N1 admissions in 2015 were in private hospitals

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video: Crime Branch arrests 5 for cattle theft, illegal slaughter

Video: 10 Rajaji Marg gets ready to house Pranab Mukerjee after retirement

Bickering mass fights for space on packed train that took Junaid's life
If you transport people like animals, won't they behave like them," asks Rishi Kumar, who has been using the Delhi-Mathura local to travel between Hodal and Palwal railway stations every day for over a decade.

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Karnataka stares at a crisis, asks doctors to quote pay package
While inviting bids for executing infrastructure projects is routine, Karnataka's health department is now resorting to online bidding to attract specialists for government hospitals.

Veggie prices shoot up by 25% to 200%
That vegetable pulao or stew could pinch your pocket hard: Prices of vegetables have shot through the roof this past month, with the increase in the range of 25% to 200%.

On highway? Buy liquor for a premium
Bars and liquor vends within 500 metres of national highways have shut shop in the wake of the Supreme Court order, but tipplers can still down a peg or two along these roads by shelling out 20% more for their drink.

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Get ready to battle five deadly pathogens this monsoon

GST pangs continue, bizmen in dilemma: To bill or not to bill

Michigan strain of H1N1 arrives, but state's vaccine armoury empty

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Killing fields: Where birds peck for food and die

Bharati's immortal lines get an English rendition

Why political views will not gauge mettle in TN courts

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This village has 1 tree for every 2 persons

Stall where Modi sold tea to become tourist spot

Rasna sues 3 film firms for brand misuse

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AIMIM to take up membership campaign to expand its base in city

Police to deploy choppers for kanwar yatra security in UP

Hardik Patel flays Yogi for 'poor governance'
National president of Patel Navnirman Sena Hardik Patel said here on Sunday that Yogi government has failed to bring social change as promised.

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Shops in Bhubaneswar to be closed on July 5 for AAC opening ceremony
Business establishments in the city will down their shutters from 1.30 pm to 10 pm on July 5 to ease the traffic during inauguration of 22nd Asian Athletics Championships. The decision was taken after a discussion with trader associations of the city on Monday.

Meira Kumar's Odisha visit postponed
Opposition presidential candidate Meira Kumar's Odisha visit was postponed on Monday.

Bahuda Yatra peaceful, chariots reach Jagannath temple
Undeterred by molestation of a group of women in Gundicha temple on Sunday, lakhs of devotees turned up here and bid adieu to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra as the deities started homebound journey, marking Bahuda Yatra on Monday.

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14 dists without DEOs, academics goes for a toss

Every third birth in city is through C-section

Where's Monsoon, Asks Bhopal

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Ballabgarh lynching: Cops announce reward
GRP on Monday announced Rs 2 lakh reward for providing information on the identity of the accused in Junaid Khan case. The unfortunate incident took place when Junaid, his two brothers and a cousin were heading to their home in Palwal on an EMU train going from Ghaziabad to Mathura on June 22

Plea against GST double taxation
A petition has been filed before the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday alleging that the consumer had been made liable to pay double goods and service tax (GST) both for the Centre and state under the newly introduced tax regime.

Bhadaur MC VP caught with 3.5kg opium
In a major embarrassment for the ruling Congress, Mansa police on Monday arrested vice-president of Bhadaur municipal council Hans Raj with 3.5kg opium in his possession. Hans Raj joined the Congress only a week ago from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

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