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Sunday, May 20, 2018

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India

Why Yeddyurappa knew game was up even before it began

BJP deal tainted son, he's cleansed now: Deve Gowda

Congress has subverted mandate: Amit Shah

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Business

Jet Airways says Air India still on its radar

First resolution under Bankruptcy Code: Tatas buy Bhushan Steel

Rural Indians approve of Aadhaar, claims survey

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Environment

Bengal Safari Park welcomes newborn tiger cubs

'Over 300 mammal species yet to be discovered'
The research, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, estimated a total of 5,860 mammal species currently in existence - more than previously thought.

Greenpeace: Paper giant cut forests during conservation pact
Greenpeace has ended a five-year truce with one of the world's largest paper companies, accusing it of cutting down tropical forests in Indonesia during the entire time the two were cooperating on conservation.

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World

Cuba mourns after 107 killed in airliner crash
Cuba began two days of national mourning Saturday for victims of the crash of a state airways plane that killed all but three of its 110 passengers and crew.

First lady returns to White House after kidney treatment
The White House says the first lady returned to the White House on Saturday morning. She had been at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington since having an embolization procedure Monday for an unspecified kidney condition that the White House said was benign.

Windsor cheers, waves flags for 'dream' royal wedding
There was silence along the Long Walk in Windsor as thousands of well-wishers listened to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say their vows - then the crowd erupted into cheers and popped prosecco corks as they were declared husband and wife.

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Entertainment

Priyanka Chopra's heartfelt note for Meghan Markle will warm your hearts

Photo: Priyanka Chopra oozes elegance as she dresses up for the royal wedding reception

Sonam, Bebo deck up for 'Veere Di Wedding'
In the pictures, both the actresses can be seen looking absolutely drop dead gorgeous in a traditional avatar.

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Science

Fungal infections kill more people than malaria: Study
Writing in ‘Science’, researchers from Imperial College London and Exeter University show how crops, animals and people are all threatened by nearly omnipresent fungi. The race is on to develop new drugs, and the review shows promise.

Work key to long life, says 121-year-old
Garcia, who may just be the world’s oldest man, was born on 24 December 1896, according to his birth certificate from the Mexican state of Veracruz and his official identity card from the National Electoral Institute.

A tunnel ride in Los Angeles at 240 Kilometer per hour; for $1
SpaceX and The Boring Company CEO Elon Musk has for the first time revealed his concept for a personalised mass transit system or ‘Loop’ that will carry 16 people and travel at 240 km per hour for a fare of just $1 (Rs 68).

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Sports

Clinical KKR beat SRH by five wickets, enter play-offs
Kolkata Knight Riders made the play-offs of the Indian Premier League with a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, rising to the occasion and displaying in abundance the quality that sets apart a two-time champions.

IPL: Gopal knocks out Royal Challengers Bangalore
Young Shreyas Gopal spun a web around a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore batting line-up with a brilliant four for 16, helping Rajasthan Royals to a 30-run victory to keep his side in the reckoning for a playoffs berth in the IPL, here on Saturday.

Nadal beats Djokovic to reach Rome Masters final
Rafael Nadal closed in on an eighth Rome Masters title as he dismissed old rival Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final for a record-extending 10th time.

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Technology

10 'cool' gadgets, apps that didn't exist during the last Royal Wedding in 2011
Before this wedding of Prince Harry of England on May 19, the last royal wedding took place on April 29, 2011 when Prince William was married to Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at Westminster Abbey.

OnePlus 6 launch: Samsung announces discounts on these phones
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus recently launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 in India. The company is promoting the device with the tagline ‘The Speed You Need’.

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Education

NIT Jalandhar and University of Florence, Italy sign MoU
National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of Florence, Italy (World ranking within top 500) with approval of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

Uttarakhand Board Result 2018: Class 10th, 12th results to be declared on May 26
The Board of School Education Uttarakhand,Ramnagar, Nainital is likely to declare its Class 10 and Class 12 results on or before May 26, 2018.

Counseling for NEET-PG courses begin in Tamil Nadu
After being marred by a series of legal hurdles, NEET-based single window counseling for post graduate medical and dental admissions began on Saturday.

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Mumbai

Karnataka governor was at fault: Shiv Sena
It alleged that since BJP has "money and muscle power", it may win over some Congress and Janata Dal (S) MLAs to prove its majority.

2 Bandra restaurants face civic heat for serving on terrace without permission

BMC to levy 3 times property tax on illegal structures at Worli mill

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Delhi

Kiwi's 'surviving India' videos go viral
Tea-k hay, Dee-jee-yeh - that's how New Zealander Karl Rock breaks down Hindi phrases for tourists to help them on their travels.

3 car thefts in a week in south Delhi
19 Car Jacking

Traders rights need to be rooted in policy: RWAs

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Bangalore

'Glad my son washed of the taint from 2008'

Chargesheet submitted in Haris Jr assault case

E-buses to roll out sooner as Centre agrees to offer subsidy

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Hyderabad

Mahesh Babu's gesture for underprivileged atheletes
A sports performance assessment and enhancement centre will be opened inside Gachibowli staidum for athletes who need an extra financial push

Techies clean up cricket ground in Nizampet
As part of the Shubhra Hyderabad movement, they cleaned up the neglected ground in 3 hours

HC upholds life term for man for killing wife & toddler-son

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Chennai

Chennai's second oldest tower being razed
TNHB officials said plans are afoot to build multiple blocks comprising 150 apartments in all."We have received tenders for models for the new housing project that will come up across an area of one acre.

TNPSC probe finds 67 blank answer sheets went missing

Chennai: This summer set to be the coolest in last five years

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Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad tuned genius of masters

Dogs bear the brunt

Sewage contaminates drinking water supply in India Colony

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Allahabad

Kumbh 2019: CM Yogi Adityanath announces dates for 'Shahi Snan'

Akhara body won't boycott 'shahi snan' during Kumbh
The Parishad had earlier decided to boycott the 'shahi snan' citing slow pace of work for Kumbh 2019.

Health boost for BPL families with e-urban PHCs

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Bhubaneswar

Naveen announces Rs 10L reward for Balangir, Kandhamal anti-Maoist operations

Crime Branch tells doctors to treat sexually assaulted children with care

Odisha: Goods train engine runs 100m leaving wagons behind

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Bhopal

Akhilesh Yadav tests waters in MP before elections, says SP will contest on all 230 seats

MP man thrusts axe handle into tiger's mouth, survives attack

Waiting for four days to sell his harvest, MP farmer dies
weighed and sold.He collapsed on Thursday morning while still.

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Chandigarh

Storms over, get ready for hotter days: Met
After almost two weeks of dust storms, thunder and intermittent rains, the Met department forecast has hinted towards warmer days ahead.

Court tells admn to construct 350 bus shelters immediately

PCR van collides with SUV, 5 escape unhurt

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