The Hindu: 07/08/18

Sunday, July 8, 2018

Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law arrested

Police in Pakistan say the convicted son-in-law of the former prime minister has been arrested after he resurfaced in the garrison city of Rawalpind
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WCC backs serial actor

Flowers TV denies reports of Nisha Sarang being removed from serial
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Good monsoon to spur farm growth

Paddy production may go up; coconut and pepper farmers yet to recover
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Marine Police seize 450-kg sea cucumbers

They were found in an abandoned country boat
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At least 21 PDP legislators pledged support to Mehbooba Mufti: Party sources

After the BJP pulled out from the coalition government and Governor’s rule was imposed in the State last month, the party leadership faced rebellion from at least five MLAs and an MLC.
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Huge catch of fake IMFL bottles

Dindigul The Dindigul Prohibition Enforcement Wing on Saturday seized 1,440 bottles of fake Indian-made Foreign Liquor, reportedly brought from Kanniy
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FSSAI in Coimbatore yet to have fish testing kits

Recent seizures of fish treated with toxic chemical formalin by the Food Safety Department had triggered panic in Kerala. While spot testing kit was
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Simultaneous polls will ‘destroy’ parliamentary democracy: AAP

Seeking to give shape to the government’s concept of “one nation, one election”, the commission’s internal working paper has recommended holding Lok Sabha and Assembly polls simultaneously but in two phases beginning 2019.
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Nine police killed in attack in western Tunisia: state news agency

“The terrorist attackers threw a grenade at the first security car and there were confrontations with firearms,” the report cited a security source as saying.
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Thailand cave rescue | Live: Six boys have been brought out

Thirteen foreign divers and five members of Thailand's elite navy SEAL have launched a daring and dangerous mission to rescue the children and their soccer coach.
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Dancing Dragon wins Maharaja’s Gold Cup

Dancing Dragon (Trevor up) won the Maharaja’s Gold Cup, the chief event of the races held here on Sunday (July 8). The winner is owned by Manjri Hors

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Dipa Karmakar wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

Returning to action after a long lay-off of nearly two years due to injury, India’s premier gymnast Dipa Karmakar clinched the gold medal in the vau

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Two Thai boys rescued from cave, official says

“Two kids are out. They are currently at the field hospital near the cave,” said Tossathep Boonthong, chief of Chiang Rai Province’s health department and part of the rescue team.
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Developers see spike insale of properties

Living Spaces expo attracts several leading builders
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More vendors installing CCTV cameras to catch milk thieves

Recently, a man was caught on camera stealing sachets
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Zaman blasts Pakistan to tri-series final win over Australia

Opener Fakhar Zaman smashed a career-best 91 from 46 balls as Pakistan defeated Australia by six wickets to lift the tri-series trophy at the Harare

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Qataris considering a 48-team option for 2022 World Cup

A senior Qatari official said that a 48-team tournament could be staged using only the eight stadiums in and around Doha.

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Yet another show of Malappuram’s football craze

A headmaster’s exhibition of newspapers splashing World Cup of 2006 drawing crowds

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This national champion needs a sponsor

Majiziya Bhanu qualifies for World Arm Wrestling Championship to be held in Turkey

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Cash, jewels stolen from Chidambaram’s house

Cash and jewels valued over ₹2 lakh have been reported stolen from senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram’s house in Chenna
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Tamil Nadu opposes Centre’s decision to conduct NEET twice a year

The Tamil Nadu government on July 8 opposed the Centre’s decision to conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test twice a year, while the oppo
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Mahathir meets Zakir Naik day after ruling out his deportation to India

Deporting the Islamic preacher would be akin to deporting Uighur Muslims to China, says a strategist of the country’s ruling party.
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Pakistan SC bans Zardari, his sister from travelling abroad

Mr. Zardari, Ms. Talpur, Tariq Sultan, Erum Aqeel, Muhammad Ashraf and Muhammad Iqbal Arain are among those who have been issued notices to appear before the top court on the given date.
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With hugs, leaders of rivals Ethiopia, Eritrea finally meet

The visit comes a month after Mr. Abiy surprised people by fully accepting a peace deal that ended a two-year border war between the two East African nations that killed tens of thousands.
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Founding leader of Pakistan’s MQM passes away in UK

A founding member of Pakistan’s Muttahida Qaumi Movement on Sunday passed away in London after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Saleem Shahzad b
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th consecutive day

The price rise is in wake of increasing crude oil prices and weakening Indian Rupees against U.S. dollars.
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FIFA 2018: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties to meet England in the semifinal on Wednesday.

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FIFA 2018 | Live score and stats: Croatia defeats Russia in quarterfinals on penalties

The team, who came into the tournament as the lowest-ranked team, have defied their fans' expectations.

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Southgate’s ploy works perfectly

England made better use of the ball all over the pitch, with Sterling, Alli and Lingard all possessing a subtlety and invention in passing that Sweden

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FIFA 2018: Kane says ‘we’re buzzing’ after reaching World Cup semifinal

Maguire's thumping header gave the Leicester centre-back his first international goal.

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Another one slips away for Neymar

Brazil fails to exorcise ghosts of 2014

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Chance not on Brazil’s side: Tite

Says he feels a terrible bitterness after the loss

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FIFA 2018: England beat Sweden 2-0 to enter semifinal in 28 years

Jordan Pickford made excellent saves to deny Marcus Berg, twice, and Viktor Claesson after the break.

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Dipika Pallikal to represent Asia in CGF AAC

Squash player Dipika Pallikal has been appointed as Asia’s representative in the prestigious Athletes Advisory Commission of the Commonwealth Games Fe

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Disha stuns Poulomi; Deepika shocks Shamini

Teenagers Disha Hulawle and N. Deepika made their presence felt by scoring surprise victories over former National champions Poulomi Ghatak and N. Sha

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Lende and Reddy triumph in 470 Class

Rishab Nayar clinches honours in Laser 4.7 category

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Co-curricular activities in Plus Two to fetch marks

Government encourages students to pursue varied interests beyond classroom
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th consecutive day

The price rise is in wake of increasing crude oil prices and weakening Indian Rupees against U.S. dollars.
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₹17 crore, jewellery seized in I-T raids

‘Businessmen unable to account for cash’
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Turkey sacks more than 18,000 personnel ahead of expected lifting of emergency rule

The decree comes before President Tayyip Erdogan swears his oath on July 9, inaugurating a powerful executive presidency
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Post cards still around, but nothing to write home about

Not many use the iconic instruments for personal letters

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WhatsApp — India’s leading university

Entire revolutions can be plotted and unravelled in a WhatsApp bubble

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The Sunday Crossword No.3003

Across1 About hundred in expanded team at airport (6,4)6 Speaker’s manner, one entitled to succeed (4)9 In solitaire get nice round number (7)10 Curvi

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The Daily podcast takes you inside the day’s top story

NYT’s Michael Barbaro probes the ethical and moral dilemmas reporters face

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CBI looks for banking, tax experts to help probe into multi-crore scams

The agency has asked for officers on deputation as advisor (banking), senior advisor (foreign trade or foreign exchange), deputy advisor (foreign trade or foreign exchange) and senior advisor (taxation).
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Praggnanandhaa makes an impression

Surprises Wesley So in the first game before going down eventually

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England did its home work: Kohli

‘Tackled Kuldeep well’

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India’s spin duo has a job on hand

Stokes returns to Bolster England squad

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Anirban Lahiri on song

Fires a nine-under par 61 to be one shot behind leader Kelly Kraft

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Karthik, Vishnu take day’s honours

The second race of Euro JK18 postponed to Sunday due to a technical glitch

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Wimbledon 2018: Hsieh stuns top seed Halep; Nadal into last 16

Halep defeat means only one of the top 10 seeds has reached the last 16 in the women's draw.

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Rajiv wins a tense race; Prashanth critically injured

Czimkhy sustains injuries after a fall in girls race

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Why have top teams exited the FIFA World Cup 2018?

What’s happening in Russia?They’re calling Kazan the graveyard of the greats. It is where Germany lost to South Korea to crash out in the first round

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Big Sur wins Tippu Sultan Cup

: Big Sur (Sandesh up) won the Tippu Sultan Cup, the feature event of the races held here on Saturday (July 7). The winner is owned by Mr. Inderraj An

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Lady In Lace may score an encore

Lady In Lace, who is in fine nick may score an encore in the Maharaja’s Gold Cup (2,200m), the chief event of the races to be held here on Sunday (Ju

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Sir Cecil, Snowdon, Romantic Star, Automatic, Kangra and Reunion excel

Sir Cecil, Snowdon, Romantic Star, Automatic, Kangra and Reunion excelled when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (July 7).Inner sand

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FIFA 2018 | Live score and stats: England beats Sweden to enter semifinals after 28 years

The memes and spoofs are keeping the strong media contingent entertained as most run against deadlines to keep their bosses back home happy.

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Is an ODI score of 500 possible?

No score in one-day cricket seems out of reach these days, especially when England or India bats. Will the upcoming series witness what was once thought impossible — 10 runs an over right through the 50 overs?

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Life is just a goal away in Sonagachi

Football is helping fight stigma against sex workers’ children in Kolkata’s red-light area

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Bend it like Bengal: Every four years, the cup comes home

So what if we haven’t ever sent a team to the FIFA World Cup?

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Philippine vice mayor killed, Croatia into the semifinals, and other news in pictures

12.00 pmPhilippine vice mayor killed in 3rd such attack this week Tanauan city Mayor Antonio Halili was killed by an unidentified gunman during a fla
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Death toll climbs to 76 as heavy rains hammer southern Japan

“A situation of extreme danger,” says meteorological agency; landslides hit houses, rivers burst banks
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At least 64 killed in Japan after ‘unprecedented’ rain, dozens missing

“A situation of extreme danger,” says meteorological agency; landslides hit houses, rivers burst banks
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Bedi leads ‘Van Mahotsav’ celebrations

Plants saplings on the banks of Oussudu Lake
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As buses skip their stop, irate commuters stage protest

Vehicular movement on Avinashi Road was disrupted for over an hour on Saturday after irate commuters staged a road blockade following skipping of Ash
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Acidic foam found in well, samples collected

Health workers take steps to avoid outbreak of diseases
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Operation to rescue Thai boys in flooded cave starts

Rescue operations involve navigating dark and tight passageways filled with muddy water and strong currents, as well as oxygen-depleted air
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Damaged highway stretch partially opened

Sreemathi seeks urgent funds from Centre to repair interstate highway
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Subsidy offered for growing mangroves

Government ready to take over private mangrove forests
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Yet another show of Malappuram’s football craze

A headmaster’s exhibition of newspapers splashing World Cup of 2006 drawing crowds
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Khammam gearing up to ready 6 lakh ‘eetha’ saplings

Govt. wants to plant toddy-giving ‘eetha’ as part of Telanganaku Haritha Haaram
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‘Chalo Dilli’ seems to be call of Telangana tribal students

With their sights set on Civil Services, Delhi University emerges their Mecca
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Coal production takes a hit

Output affected to the extent of 15,000 tonnes, say officials
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Nagarjunasagar dam a soft target for terrorists?

No CCTV cameras, no automatic weapons -- just lathis to protect national asset
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Quarrying doom foreseen in Kaziranga

It is affecting the water quality and the wildlife habitat in the National Park, says DFO report
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‘Internal forces institutionalised corruption in TDP rule’

People being misled on Central share in projects: BJP
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Judge receives threat over split verdict in MLAs case

Security beefed up at residence of Justice M. Sundar
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Conductor-less buses on Tiruchi-Salem route

The introduction of the service has proved an instant hit: TNSTC official
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‘Madurai Miracle’ ensured equality of worshippers

Historic temple entry of excluded communities happened this day in 1939
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Two more arms of ROB to be opened soon

Delay in land transfer continues to stall completion of the junction flyover
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Girls showcase technological prowess

Fifty-five girls aged between 10 and 16 from Chennai, Bengaluru and Madurai displayed their technological prowess while highlighting social responsib
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‘Forum of MLAs, MLCs of coastal belt needed’

Aim is to fight for region’s rights and projects, and protect its interests, says Kota Srinivasa Poojary
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‘Water scarcity, declining soil fertility threat to food security’

Union Secretary S.K. Pattanayak delivers 31st convocation address at UAS
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Beer spill holds up traffic

Even for Puducherry, which is known for its bars and free-flowing liquor, Saturday was an unusual day as a lorry carrying beer cartons toppled on the
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The great grain robbery in Tamil Nadu

Rice, pilfered from PDS in Tamil Nadu, is being channelled through an informal network to reach the neighbouring States of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, and even further afield. Given to card-holders for free in the State, it sells for as much as ₹55 a kg after being polished in Kerala. At times, it even comes back to the State, flaunting tags of superior brands. An investigation by The Hindu finds that police raids have just managed to scratch the surface of what seems to be a mafia-style racket.
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