The Hindu: 07/29/18

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Petrol bomb hurled outside TTV Dinakaran’s house

A disgruntled party member of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam hurled a petrol bomb on his own car outside the party General Secretary T.T.V. Dhina
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Modi launches 81 investment projects worth over ₹60k crore for UP

These projects have the potentials of creating over two lakh new jobs, UP Minister for Industries Satish Mahana said.
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69 killed in rain-related incidents in UP in four days

As many as 69 have died and 86 others injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh since Thursday as heavy rains pounded different parts of the
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CBI takes over probe into sexual abuse at Muzaffarpur shelter home

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into alleged mental, physical and sexual exploitation of minor girls at a shelter home
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Govt to roll out DigiYatra offering for air passengers soon

The facility will use digital technology to enhance air passenger experience all the way from ticket booking to airport entry check, security check and aircraft boarding.
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Cambodians vote in polls with main opposition party silenced

With the main opposition silenced, Cambodians were voting in an election on Sunday virtually certain to return to office Prime Minister Hun Sen and
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Over 1000 families evacuated as Yamuna continues flowing above danger mark

The level of the river rose to 205.46 meters on Sunday after water discharge from Haryana’s Hathnikund Barrage and continuous rainfall in the region.
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States agree to supply milk under Mid-Day Meal, Anganwadi schemes

Farmers are in distress in key milk-producing states like Maharasthra because of fall in the procurement rate amid surplus milk production
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Ahed Tamimi, Palestinian teenager jailed for slapping soldiers, leaves prison

Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi left prison Sunday after an eight-month sentence for slapping two Israeli soldiers, an episode captured on video th
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Panel seeks changes in passport Act to prevent fraudsters from fleeing India

An inter-ministerial panel has submitted recommendations to the Home Ministry to tighten the Passport law to prevent defaulting promoters and fraudste
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Conviction under SC/ST Act just 27% in 2014-16

A meagre 27% of people, accused of committing atrocities and crimes against scheduled castes and tribes, have been convicted during 2014-16 due to a
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Over 470 Indians confined in Pakistan jails: report

The report also stated that since 2016 India had released a total of 114 Pakistani prisoners, 83 civilians and 31 fishermen, whereas Pakistan had released 951 Indians, 941 fishermen and 10 civilians, in the same period.
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Frieze and Ruffina impress

Frieze and Ruffina impressed when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (July 29) morning.Sand track:800m: Beshitkash (V. Jodha) 51, 600/38. Moved

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India needs 1,023 special courts to try cases of rape and child rape: Law Ministry

The new scheme is part of an ordinance recently promulgated to allow courts to award death penalty to those convicted of raping children aged up to 12 years.
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Rise in Yamuna level: Khattar holds meeting with senior officials

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held an emergency meeting with senior officials on Sunday to review the situation in Yamunanagar district
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Sharif to be shifted to hospital due to ‘cardiac issues’

“Sharif will be shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad where preparations have been made to keep the high-profile prisoner,” Punjab Home Minister Shaukat Javed said.
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Death toll from California wildfire grows to five as blaze rages on

More than 38,000 people under evacuation orders
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Rabada, Shamsi set up South Africa’s big win in first one-day against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's innings lasted just 34.3 overs but batsman Kusal Perera hit a gritty 81.

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Vote-rigging claims gather steam in Pakistan as ballot boxes, papers found in 2 cities

However, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the “blatant” rigging allegations levelled by the incumbent PML-N and other parties, saying it did “our job right.”
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China donates four small boats and grenade launchers to Philippines

China's donation is part of a new wave of diplomacy to engage a country with which Beijing has a bitter history of territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
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Indian pace attack has enough firepower to make up for Bhuvneshwar’s absence: Darren Gough

Gough reckons the spin attack too is lethal with the addition of chinaman Kuldeep Yadav.

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Say I’m your No.1: goalkeeper Buffon faces fight at PSG

Buffon has made his first move abroad at the age of 40 but faces stiff competition at the French club.

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World Badminton championship: Sindhu, Srikanth lead Indian challenge

With two bronze medals in 2013 and 2014 and a silver last year, Sindhu has an impressive record at the World Championship.

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Mann ki Baat: Can’t escape books, but be calm and enjoy life, Modi tells students

There is no alternative to books and studies, but students should be calm, enjoy life and seek inner happiness — this was Prime Minister Narendra Mo
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Vice President Naidu visits hospital to inquire about Karunanidhi’s health

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday visited a private hospital here to inquire about the health condition of DMK chief M. Karunanidhi. Mr. Na
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Imran Khan to be sworn in as Pakistan PM before Aug 14, says party

Imran Khan will be sworn in as Pakistan’s new Prime Minister before the country’s independence day on August 14, his party has announced, even as it
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Petrol bomb hurled outside TTV Dinakaran’s house

A disgruntled party member of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam hurled a petrol bomb on his own car outside the party General Secretary T.T.V. Dhina
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Modi launches 81 investment projects worth over ₹60k crore for UP

These projects have the potentials of creating over two lakh new jobs, UP Minister for Industries Satish Mahana said.
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69 killed in rain-related incidents in UP in four days

As many as 69 have died and 86 others injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh since Thursday as heavy rains pounded different parts of the
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CBI takes over probe into sexual abuse at Muzaffarpur shelter home

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into alleged mental, physical and sexual exploitation of minor girls at a shelter home
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Govt to roll out DigiYatra offering for air passengers soon

Cambodians vote in polls with main opposition party silenced

With the main opposition silenced, Cambodians were voting in an election on Sunday virtually certain to return to office Prime Minister Hun Sen and
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Over 1000 families evacuated as Yamuna continues flowing above danger mark

The level of the river rose to 205.46 meters on Sunday after water discharge from Haryana’s Hathnikund Barrage and continuous rainfall in the region.
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States agree to supply milk under Mid-Day Meal, Anganwadi schemes

Farmers are in distress in key milk-producing states like Maharasthra because of fall in the procurement rate amid surplus milk production
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Ahed Tamimi, Palestinian teenager jailed for slapping soldiers, leaves prison

Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi left prison Sunday after an eight-month sentence for slapping two Israeli soldiers, an episode captured on video th
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Panel seeks changes in passport Act to prevent fraudsters from fleeing India

An inter-ministerial panel has submitted recommendations to the Home Ministry to tighten the Passport law to prevent defaulting promoters and fraudste
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Conviction under SC/ST Act just 27% in 2014-16

A meagre 27% of people, accused of committing atrocities and crimes against scheduled castes and tribes, have been convicted during 2014-16 due to a
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Minor girl raped, strangled in Rajasthan

Special police team to investigate the case
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California wildfires, New Orleans shooting, and other news in pictures

11.30 amNavy DayRussia's Navy fleet celebrates Navy Day festivities on Sunday. Warships, jets, and missile boats were a part of the fleet at St Peter
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At least 10 dead, 40 hurt as 6.4 quake hits Indonesia island

The quake also triggered a large landslide from Mount Rinjani.
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‘Concerted efforts needed to maintain cleanliness’

K. Raghupati Bhat, MLA, launched the Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2018 (Rural Cleanliness Survey) programme at the Udupi Taluk Panchayat Hall here on Sat
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Rural cleanliness survey launched

Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat president Meenakshi Shanthigodu on Saturday flagged off the Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2018 programme.She said that te
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Doctors take out protest marches

Medicos join rallies in Hassan, Mangaluru to condemn National Medical Commission Bill
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Aiming to dispel fears about eclipses

Rationalists
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Bangladesh beats Windies in 3rd ODI, wins series

Bangladesh beat the West Indies by 18 runs and won their one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday. Brief scores:Bangladesh 301-6 in 50 overs (Ta

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Thomas on threshold of glory

Froome salvages a podium finish

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‘I am feeling nervous and a little excited’

Dinesh Karthik, set to don the big gloves , says the mood in the Indian camp is upbeat

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Bajrang, Sandeep make the final

India’s Asian Games medal hopefuls Bajrang Punia and Sandeep Tomar put up an impressive show at the Yasar Dogu International by reaching the gold meda

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Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Ozil sensationally quit the national side on Sunday citing “racism and disrespect” for his Turkish roots.

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England has it easy against USA

Egypt also blanks Czech Republic to make the summit clash

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A dropped catch and a doomed career

Sanjeev Sharma recounts the reprieve by More and Gooch’s triple hundred

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Bharat excited about going to Asiad

IOA amended list to include a team of three for Sports Climbing

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Indian juniors paddlers clinch 15 medals

Suhana and Deepit & Dev strike golds

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Mike Hussey predicts ‘good chance’ for India

Says spinners will come into play in warm weather and on dry pitches

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Veteran Jagat emerges victorious

He will represent India in the RCF mother event in Malaysia in November

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Neeraj, Hima to take part in Continental Cup

AAA has selected seven top Indian athletes to represent Asia-Pacific Team

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Heena positive about the form of shooters

Heena Sidhu expressed optimism about improvements in Indian shooters getting reflected in performances at the 2018 Asian Games, starting next month.“A

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Mathews not to risk bowling

The allrounder has been troubled by recurring injuries

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Kohli’s extra motivation could prove to be dangerous for England, says Gooch

Gooch feels the current hot weather in the UK could make the upcoming series a more even contest.

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Castlebridge lives up to its favourite status

Bharath Singh-trained Castlebridge (Trevor up) won the the Bangalore City Sprint Championship Gold Cup, the chief event of the races held here on Satu

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Kulothungan passes away

Thanjavur/ Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu football team captain K. Kulothungan passed away in a road accident at Vallam in the early hours of Saturday.Kul

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Sailing-Aussie Wendy Tuck becomes first woman to win round-the-world yacht race

Australia's Wendy Tuck became the first female skipper to win a round-the-world yacht race, after clinching overall victory in the Clipper 2017-18 ev

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Lady In Lace primed to deliver in main event

Lady In Lace, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel Karnataka Mile Championship Cup (1,600m

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Snowdon, Auric Force, Standout, Hot N Fire, Tokyo Rose and Big Heart shine

Snowdon, Auric Force, Standout, Hot N Fire, Tokyo Rose and Big Heart shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (July 28)Inner san

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Perpetual Winning and Quail Hollow please

Perpetual Winning and Quail Hollow pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (July 28) morning.Inner sand:600m: Steppenwolf (Chouhan), A

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Women’s World Cup Hockey: Deliver or depart time for Indian women

To remain in contention for a quarterfinal berth, India need a win or a draw from Sunday’s game.

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Meet Latha K., Kerala’s first female chef

Kerala’s first woman chef blazed a trail but had to fight to get there

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These Mumbai youngsters will be the first women to fly around the world in a light aircraft

Mahi, the only light sport aircraft registered in India, is about the length of a minibus, but lighter

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Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb: Syncretic ethos in weaves and crafts

Where Kashmiri carpet makers featured Durga, and Hindu craftsmen create the Muharram tazia

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3006

Across1 Nervous about insect in hut (6)4 Flowering plants reptile shortly consumes (8)10 Group of stars plus artist holding revolutionary protest (9)1

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A better play

North-South vulnerable, South deals

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Love is the little things...

She dreams of making it big in the movies. He swears by the quiet rural life. Here is the story of one of the first trans couples in the country, L Preethisha and G Premkumaran, who support each other’s aspirations

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