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Tuesday, February 06, 2018
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Why some millennials are trading laptops for typewriters

Amitabh Kant gets 1-year extension as Niti Aayog CEO

PM set for 2nd visit to UAE to forge strategic alliance

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'India remains fastest growing domestic aviation market in 2017'
Globally, Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) -- a measure of passenger volumes -- rose by 7.6 per cent in 2017, registering "above-trend growth" that was ahead of the ten- year average rate of 5.5 per cent.

RBI seen holding rates, talking tough on inflation

Market rout: Rs 5 lakh crore investor wealth eroded in 2 days
The BSE benchmark Sensex slumped 309.59 points, or 0.88 per cent, to end at 34,757.16 today. The index had crashed 839.91 points, or 2.34 per cent, on Friday.

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Flowering plants originated 250 million years ago: Study
Flowering plants may have originated between 149 and 256 million years ago, according to a study published today. Researchers found that flowering plants are neither as old as suggested by previous molecular studies, nor as young as a literal interpretation of their fossil record.

Centre approves a river cleaning project for Goa

Arctic sea ice thins, so do polar bears

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US urges Maldives to respect rule of law amid emergency
The United States on Monday called on the Maldives government and military to respect the rule of law after the president of the archipelago declared a state of emergency.

US begins reducing troops in Iraq after victory over ISIS
The US has started to reduce the number of its troops in Iraq following Baghdad's declaration of victory over the Islamic State group last year, an Iraqi government spokesman and Western contractors said Monday.

No secret torture camps in Lanka: President to Tamils
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday assured the minority Tamil community that his government was not running any secret detention and torture camps in the country. ​

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Gujarat CM at 'PadMan' screening with Akshay
Taking to Instagram, Akhsay shared a picture of himself with Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and Minister of State Vibhavari Dave.

Pic: SRK's son AbRam is a gadget freak
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is always sharing pictures of himself and his family on social media in order to keep his fans updated and this has turned his youngest kid AbRam into a star as he too has developed a huge fan following with several SRK fan clubs on social media.

Big B, Ranbir at a look test for 'Brahmastra'
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' fame has begun work on his next 'Brahmastra' along with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan.

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Bt cotton doubled production, minimised harm by pest: Govt

Meditation may not make you a better person: study

Microplastics threatening giant ocean animals: study

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We got the result, but didn't play our number one game in final: Dravid
In the first media interaction at home after becoming the new under-19 world champions on Monday, India coach Rahul Dravid expressed his satisfaction for the successful campaign before disclosing that his team did not play its number one game in the final.

As captain, Virat Kohli is still not at his best: Jennings
Former South Africa coach Ray Jennings feels that India captain Virat Kohli can be "intimidating in the dressing room" and it would be great if he gets a good guide, who can maximise his potential as a leader.

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin described Virat Kohli as a captain with a fierce winning mentality and said that his positive body language always rubbed on the other players.

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Jio cashback returns: Offers cashback up to Rs 799 on recharge of Rs 398 and above
After the revision of data plans, Reliance Jio has now extended cashback offers for its Prime customers.

Apple Music to overtake Spotify in US
With 36 million paid subscribers, Apple Music is set to overtake its rival Spotify music streaming services in the US with a growth rate of five per cent a month versus Spotify's two per cent.

Amidst regulatory uncertainty, blockchain jobs grow in India
Given its various advantages, blockchain development is fast gaining favour for a number of applications ranging from monetary transactions to legal documentation.

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1 in 3 private agriculture colleges in Maharashtra fails to meet education norms

For DU admissions, forensic experts may vet certificates
For this year’s admission season, Delhi University will ask all its colleges to hire forensic experts to spot fake marksheets and certificates in the wake of a series of forged document rackets having been unearthed in recent years.

B- Zone arts fest of Calicut University begins

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HC lets 23-week-old foetus with brain anomaly to be terminated

100 cops to flush out drug peddlers from railway premises

CBI files Rs 281 crore cheating case against diamond merchant

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In family that killed Ankit Saxena, another girl had wed 'outsider'
The family accused of last week's "honour" killing in west Delhi had a previous brush with inter-faith alliance.

Kidnapped Delhi schoolboy rescued after shootout; 1 killed, 2 injured
​The child is safe and has reunited with his parents, confirmed special commissioner R P Upadhayay. The kidnappers had shot at the school van driver while fleeing with the child amidst heavy security on January 25.

Don't give in to pressure, stop illegal construction: SC to DDA
Terming DDA as “Delhi Destruction Authority”, the Supreme Court on Monday asked it not to succumb to pressure, a likely allusion to political efforts to halt sealings, by amending the city’s Master Plan in haste without due consultations with all stakeolders.

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70% Karnataka kids don't get timely vaccination

Committee bats for tricolour state flag

Sidda indirectly frowns upon 'PM-on-pot' tweet by Ramya
Reacting to the "pot" jibe against PM Modi by Congress social media head Divya Spandana (Ramya), Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said on Monday character assassination of anyone was not right.

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BITS student commits suicide in hostel room

LeT operative wanted in 2002 Hyderabad blast deported from Qatar

City historian KSS Seshan unearths the forgotten saga of Bolaram Mutiny of 1855

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Head constable suspended after video of bribe-taking goes viral

TN offers lessons in health insurance

Madras HC revives defamation case against Rajinikanth

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Body of 29-year-old woman found in Chandlodia

Brothers, friend held for robbing taxis, killing driver

Qureshi stayed in Jharkhand, Bihar

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Allahabad University students protest by selling pakoda

NCERT books on UP Board website in new session
The Uttar Pradesh State Education Board (UP Board) would upload books based on National Council of Research and Training (NCERT) syllabus on its website next academic session onwards. UP Board would upload 31booksof 18 subjects on its website.

Track and field events mark ending of sports and cultural meet at NCR
The closing ceremony of the three-day ‘NCR Officers’ Sports and Cultural Meet’ was held in the stadium at ‘Railgaon’ colony in North Central Railway headquarters, in Subedarganj, Allahabad, on Sunday.

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OERC begins public hearing on power tariff hike
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Monday started public hearing on the pleas of power companies on electricity tariff revision for the year of 2018-19.

Puri temple to remain shut for devotees for three hours on Feb 11 during Nepal King's visit

Police withdraw murder attempt charge on woman who hurled egg at Odisha CM

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Kill 40 Pakistanis for 4 of ours, says soldier's widow
“Char ke liye chalis maro (kill 40 Pakistani soldiers to avenge the four martyrs),” screams Rachna, wife of Rifleman Ram Awtar Lodhi, who was killed along with Captain Kundu and two others in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Bhimber Gali sector of Rajouri district on Sunday afternoon.

AIIMS 'leak': CBI seeks inputs from Vyapam whistle-blower

Kill 40 Pak soldiers for four of ours, says warrior widow

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Amarinder Singh orders special joint teams to check illegal mining, tax evasion

MLAs should pay I-T on own: Captain Amarinder Singh

Gangs taking Punjabi youths to other states for extortion

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