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Sunday, May 13, 2018
Today's Headlines

Ulfa interlocutor for Paresh Baruah faction missing

CRPF jawan killed, civilian injured in Jammu and Kashmir

Abuse of elders may attract 6 months' jail
​​Tribunals may also be empowered to sentence children to prison for a month for violating an order to pay maintenance allowance to parents or senior citizens.

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June to heighten job worries for H-1B spouses

Walmart may put $ 3 billion more in Flipkart, take over 85% stake

RBI's corrective action against Dena Bank

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Thai environment protesters claim victory in battle over forest housing
Environmental activists in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai claimed victory after the country's military government agreed in talks on Sunday not to use forested land to develop luxury property.

Over 10,000 endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar
More than 10,000 crore critically endangered radiated tortoise have been recovered from traffickers, who had crammed them in a shelter without food or water. Reportedly, hundreds of them died from illness and dehydration.

EU carbon emissions rose in 2017: Eurostat
Carbon emissions in the EU were up 1.8 percent from 2016, Eurostat said, with a double-digit increase in Malta and Estonia. Finland and Denmark showed the sharpest declines while emissions in Germany, the bloc's largest economy and still dependent on coal for 40 percent of its electricity, was little changed.

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North Korea declares it will blow up its nuclear site before US talks
"The Nuclear Weapon Institute and other concerned institutions are taking technical measures for dismantling the northern nuclear test ground... in order to ensure transparency of discontinuance of the nuclear test," Korean Central New Agency said.

US President Donald Trump's new drug plan may hit India
Trump directed his top trade negotiator, Bob Lighthizer, to strongly take up with all countries the fixing of prices of American pharmaceuticals and medical devices, extending his 'America First' policy to put 'American Patients First'.

North Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit: KCNA
North Korea said on Saturday that it will dismantle its nuclear test site between May 23 and 25, in a dramatic event that would set up leader Kim Jong Un's summit with US President Donald Trump next month.

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Anand Ahuja accompanies Sonam Kapoor to Cannes Film Festival
Newlyweds Anand Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor are all set for Cannes Film Festival. Taking to Instagram, Anand shared a story of the two together from the plane as they head to the French Riveria.

Himesh Reshammiya-Sonia Kapoor tie the knot
The ceremony was a close-knit affair with just close family and friends.

Shah Rukh Khan shoots for 'Zero' in Alabama
Shah Rukh Khan, who was last seen at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding reception in Mumbai on Tuesday, has now headed to Alabama for the shoot of his upcoming film 'Zero'.

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SpaceX launches most powerful Falcon 9 yet
SpaceX blasted off its newest and most powerful Falcon 9 rocket, known as the Block 5, carrying the first high-orbit communications satellite for Bangladesh and marking a leap forward in reusability for the California-based aerospace company.

Time travellers invited to Stephen Hawking send-off
Members of the public have been invited to apply for tickets to attend a celebration of Hawking's life at a memorial service in Westminster Abbey on June 15, where his ashes will be interred alongside the graves of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.

Prenatal coffee consumption can make your child obese
The risk of child obesity due to prenatal caffeine consumption was also seen among women who followed the recommended amount as according to the National Food Agency, i.e. three cups of coffee every day.

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IPL: Kohli, de Villiers keep Royal Challengers alive
Skipper Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers scored fifty apiece to help Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by five wickets in their must-win game at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on Saturday.

IPL: KKR in hunt after defeating KXIP by 31 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders produced a superlative batting performance as they comfortably beat Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs to stay in contention for a play-off berth in the Indian Premier League, on Saturday.

BCCI treasurer raises questions about timing of IPL playoffs
The friction between Committee of Administrators (CoA) and principal office bearers of BCCI came to fore once again after treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry questioned the decision of advancing the timing of IPL playoff matches to 7 pm instead of the usual 8 pm start.

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Google launches Wear OS developer Preview 2: Here's all that's new
Google made various important announcements at its annual developer conference I/O 2018. One such announcement is the release of the second developer preview of Wear OS.

Blabkberry's WhatsApp rival may come to Android smartphones soon
Blackberry is trying really hard to keep its users hooked to its services and products. The company has been working on a desktop version of BBM and has also made some beta releases for the same. However, now it seems that the company is all set to launch a stable beta version of BBM Desktop.

Now a smart band that will monitor heart heath with ECG and blood pressure
Apart from ECG and BP monitoring features, Smartron tband comes with the ability to continuously measure heart rate as well as resting heart rate.

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AP ICET Results: Andhra Pradesh Icet Results 2018 released @ sche.ap.gov.in
Total 45037 students have qualified the exam. the overall pass percentage is 92.60 . Sri Venkateswara University had conducted the exam on behalf of SCHE AP. AP ICET is held every year to grant admission to selected candidates into MBA and MCA courses.

IIT Kharagpur suggests setting up critical science institute

BSEB Bihar Class 12 results on or before May 25 @ biharboard.ac.in
The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) is likely to release Class 12 results on or before May 25, 2018.

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17% Mumbai students have aptitude for agri: Study
Mumbai/ Around 17% of Class X Mumbai students have an aptitude for agriculture, revealed a state-level test conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Education, raising doubts on its relevance.

In review, govt rules out parole & furlough for hardened criminals

Activists: DP's caveat on natural areas may endanger salt pans

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DU pupils to restore Metro stations scarred by poll graffiti
The Metro will throw open 11 of its stations to Delhi University students for beautification and renovation after they were defaced by graffiti during university student elections.

Stop ration for those who didn't avail it for 3 months: Delhi govt

Najeeb not missing, he has been abducted: Kin
TOI, "My son has not gone away somewhere.He has been abducted and .

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Bengaluru roads waterlogged as rain wreaks havoc

Karnataka: With exercising their right, this election heralds a new era for transgenders

Karnataka polls: Muslim woman asked to remove burkha, stopped at polling booth

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Pre-monsoon shower cheer for residents

660 kilos of plastic bagged within 6 days of campaign

KCR may extend quota to Other Castes in welfare schemes

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5 children go missing in TN daily: SCRB

Villagers wanted to kill and burn them: Police officer

Pay fine in 48 hours or have policeman on your doorstep

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Ishrat Jahan encounter genuine: NK Amin
A special CBI court on Saturday started hearing on the discharge application filed by retired cop N K Amin in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case.

HC stays work near Bapu's memorial
The Gujarat high court stayed the construction of a jewellery showroom in Porbandar because it was within 100m of Kirti Mandir, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi adjacent to his birthplace.

'Neki ki Diwal' bridges communities
This "Neki Ki Diwal" is a place where people donate clothes, shoes and other useful items for poor people belonging to both communities.

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Four trains of Allahabad junction to operate from Prayag

Day after lawyer's killing, Allahabad SSP shunted
A day after the sensational murder of district court lawyer Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, the state government on Friday shunted out Allahabad SSP Akash Kulhary and appointed SP (Railways) Agra Nitin Tiwari in his place.

SSP removed, Maurya hands over Rs 20 lakh cheque to slain lawyer's family
A day after the sensational murder of district court lawyer Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, the state government on Friday removed Allahabad SSP Akash Kulhary and appointed SP (Railways) Agra Nitin Tiwari in his place.

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'Mahanadi row must be settled politically'

Jail inmate commits suicide in Odisha capital
An inmate in Jharpada special jail here allegedly committed suicide by hanging from roof of the bathroom early morning on Saturday. He was convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment in a cheating case.

Dharmendra Pradhan bats for second airport, MRO unit in Odisha capital

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MP: 5 get 7 years jail in 'fastest' conviction for tiger poaching

NHRC issues notice to Madhya Pradesh govt over death of 92 'Saharia' tribesmen

Holi staged at MP Tribal Museum
One of the most common problems that are being witnessed in the colleges these days are the growing rates of suicide cases. Not being able to handle few situations many students choose this road

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Dust storm, rain hit region again

Booked for theft, 36-year-old ends life in Sector 2 house

Sangrur police intelligence bureau carries out search inside Dera Sacha Sauda premises

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