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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, February 01, 2018
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		India
		It was desperate situation, Army says in counter-FIR Mehbooba snubs 'separatist' cleric Third youth hurt in Shopian firing dies More India News»

		Business
		Sensex has gained 30% since last Budget on retail push ONGC buys govt's entire 51.11% stake in HPCL for Rs 36,915 cr Budget 2018 to test investors' faith in Modi's government More Business News»

		Environment
		Three nests of rare vulture species spotted in Cambodia Three nests of the critically endangered red-headed vulture were found this month in Chhep Wildlife Sanctuary in Cambodia, the US-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has said. New species of reptile found in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary Researchers have found a new species of reptile, a rock dwelling gecko, in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The Megamalai rock gecko, which is its suggested common name, is the first description of a reptile from this landscape since 1949 after English planter and naturalist Angus Finlay Hutton spotted Hutton’s pit viper there. New dinosaur species found in Sahara desert of Egypt The fossilised remains of the new species, named Mansourasaurus Shahinae, were unearthed by an expedition undertaken by an initiative of the the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology (MUVP) in Egypt. More Environment News»

		World
		Melania defies tradition, arrives alone for the speech mericans are usually eager to see what the first lady will be wearing to the president’s State of the Union address, how she will greet attendees and which guests she has invited to sit near her to watch the speech. One dead as train carrying Republicans hits truck, lawmakers safe Amid publicity tour, porn star denies affair with Trump Adult film star Stormy Daniels, in the midst of a publicity tour fueled by past allegations of a 2006 sexual relationship with a then-married Donald Trump, said in a statement on Tuesday the alleged affair never occurred. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Akshay to learn traditional artillery Akshay Kumar will be soon seen playing Havildar Ishar Singh in 'Kesari', the leader of the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, is gearing up for some high-octane stunts in the film. Deepika looks smouldering on Femina cover She is back in the limelight again but this time not for the magnum opus 'Padmaavat'. Deepika on Neetu-Rishi Kapoor's gesture Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat', has been receiving appreciation from the audience and critics alike, for his larger than life visuals and stellar performances by the leading actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Lunar eclipse: Country witnesses rare triple show There's a "super blue blood Moon' on the rise Stargazers in North America, Hawaii, the Middle East, Russia, India, and Australia had the chance to witness a rare "super blue blood Moon" Wednesday, when Earth's shadow bathed our satellite in a coppery hue. Don't miss your date with 'super blue blood Moon' A special evening is knocking at the door of the enthusiastic stargazers as they will get a rare chance of viewing a "super blue blood Moon" on Wednesday. More Science News»

		Sports
		Conditions make Rahane strong No. 4 candidate for 2019 WC: Kohli Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said the experimentation in the middle order will continue for some more time though the conditions make Ajinkya Rahane a strong No. 4 candidate for the World Cup in England next year. Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win Forced to take the court despite developing foot corns, HS Prannoy lost in the opening round even as compatriots Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu entered the second round of the $350,000 India Open Super 500 tournament, on Wednesday. Expect India to improve on poor ODI record in SA: Faf du Plessis South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday acknowledged that it will be tough to beat India in the six-match ODI series starting Thursday and said the visitors' poor record here in the 50-over format will not be much of a factor. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Trai cuts mobile number portability rate by 79% to Rs 4 Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday slashed mobile number portability rates by almost 79 per cent to a maximum of Rs 4, citing lower cost and higher volumes for such transactions. Xiaomi India teases launch of Rose Gold smartphone tomorrow, likely to be Redmi 5A Valentine’s Day is round the corner and companies will now come up with devices designed for the occasion. Keeping the same in mind, Xiaomi is also planning to launch a Rose Gold version of a smartphone. Nokia 3310 4G vs Reliance JioPhone: Which one is smarter? We list the features that are missing in the Nokia 3310 4G and the Reliance JioPhone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat: Celebrating spirit of India at IIT Kharagpur MHRD appoints Errol D'Souza as full-time IIM-Ahmedabad director CEE publishes prospectus for admission to professional courses in Kerala More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Class X textbooks out on social media before publication Spot winged beauties at bird race on Sunday HC allows school change for separated couple's kid More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Body with 'bullet' wounds found CBSE to help kids tackle boards stress AAP govt hopes for bigger piece of tax pie More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BBMP plans to develop 40km of footpath around Metro stations Want to start your own co? Take a sabbatical Apple supplier Wistron set to acquire 100 acres in B'luru More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Storm brews over Araku coffee; Andhra and Centre vie for GI tag Stem cell miracle: L V Prasad develops mini eyes in test tube S K Joshi new chief secretary, takes charge More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Man killed by stepbrother A 24-year-old was murdered by his brother and two of his friends for trying to misbehave with his own mother and stepmother at Madiapakkam on Tuesday. Forget easily? Put things in visual context: Expert Imagine a loaf of bread soaked in milk, grains of rice bouncing off an umbrella or a hot boiling cup of coffee being poured over your mobile phone. Ahimsa walk stumbles upon 4 Mahavira sculptures Four sculptures of Mahavira have been identified by a team of pilgrims and scholars during the Ahimsa Walk held in and around Arakkonam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Fees of 118 schools to be declared ATIRA, NID make anti-pollution mask City teens have 50% of the STDs found in those twice their age More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Admission scam: Allahabad HC judge stops coming to court SC Had Pulled Up Court In MedEd Case Study begins to trace palaeochannels, river Saraswati in Allahabad Probe fund use in advocate general office building: HC More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar-Delhi Rajdhani Express stuck midway due to engine problemRajdhani Exp stuck midway due to engine problem Machine installed in AIIMS Bhubaneswar to boost treatment of cancer patients Strong resentment over proposal to set up women's university campus inside Utkal University More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hospital MD surrenders in Vyapam case Cong candidates file nomination papers in Kolaras, Mungaoli Clear dues or forget admission under RTE quota: Schools to govt More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Lahoria's kin, 2 others held for threats to avenge killing Grain market exit gate clogged with incoming vehicles DSP Sandhu cremated with state honours More Chandigarh News»

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