Sunday, September 30, 2018

Pakistan’s helicopter violates airspace in Poonch, Indonesia tsunami toll crosses 800 and other top stories of the day

Cooperative economy a viable alternative to capitalism, socialism, says ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the cooperative model is a via
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Bofors case: Delhi court to hear CBI plea for further probe on December 4

A Delhi court has decided to hear on December 4 the CBI’s plea seeking a direction to allow it to go for further probe into the politically sensitive
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New Central Plan redundant for State

State has already registered remarkable strides in thrust areas
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Palace On Wheels for feature

Palace On Wheels, who has been well tuned, may score in the Original Vel Mrs. Radha Balasubramani Gold Trophy, the main event of the races to be held

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Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP; surges by 50 points

The victory was a landmark 70th for the Briton, who is well on his way to a fifth title.

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Nobel Prizes still struggle with wide gender disparity

Critics suggest that gender bias pervades the process of nominations for science and medicine prizes, which come largely from tenured professors.
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Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup finals

This was Deepika Kumari’s fifth World Cup Finals podium.

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Excellent shines

Excellent shone when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Sept. 30) morning.Sand track:800m: Queens Best (Bhawani) 52, 600/38. Pressed. Highland

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Indonesian tsunami warning system delays add to deaths

When an earthquake hit just after 6 p.m., Indonesia’s meteorology and geophysics agency issued a tsunami alert, and ended the warning at 6.36 p.m. That drew harsh online criticism but the agency’s head said the warning was lifted after the tsunami hit.
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Paucity of energy does not let any nation come out of poverty, says Modi

Modi said there was a time when people were happy with ‘kachcha’ roads, but now people want modern development.
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Who is an urban naxal, asks Romila Thapar

“We were all born Indians, lived as Indians all our lives. (The five arrested) activists are fighting for good causes and terming them urban naxal is a political move,” the historian said.
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Govt. owes Air India over ₹ 1146.86 crore for VVIP charter flights

Some of the oldest pending bills for the visits of the President, the Vice President and the evacuation flights are nearly 10 years old
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Cooperative economy a viable alternative to capitalism, socialism, says Modi

Terming it a huge achievement, he said it is not just an industry or a milk processing plant, but is also “an alternative economic model”.
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Niwari is 52nd district of MP

Niwari will become the 52nd district of Madhya Pradesh, with effect from October 1.A proposal to this effect was cleared by the state Cabinet on Satu
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Macedonia votes on new name to end Greek row

Athens protested immediately, accusing Skopje of stealing the name of its own northern province also called Macedonia.
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Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunami rises to 832

Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said the final number of dead could be in the “thousands.”
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Different lives, One Dream: Indian athletes eager to make mark in Asian Para Games

The Asian Para Games are slated to be held from October 6 to 13 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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NRC applicant will not be allowed to change legacy person in claim form: Official

An applicant for inclusion of name in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be allowed to change the legacy person in the claim form from
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China tests three hypersonic missiles at one go

The tests of three scaled-down models of ‘wide-speed-range vehicles’, which can fly at from hypersonic velocity to lower than the speed of sound, were carried out on September 21
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Indonesian air traffic controller hailed as quake hero

Officials say he refused to leave his post until he got an Batik Air plane off the ground, while his colleagues who were not handling aircraft departed.
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Pakistan’s helicopter violates airspace in Poonch: Army

As per the agreement between India and Pakistan, helicopters are barred coming within 1 kilometre of the LoC on both the sides.
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UN, India to step up cooperation in counter-terrorism, terror financing : UN chief

Antonio Guterres described India as an important partner of the UN in countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism.
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Mann ki Baat: India believes in peace but not at cost of self respect, says Modi

Mr. Modi pointed out that India is one of the largest contributors to various United Nations Peace Keeping Forces in terms of sending its personnel.
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No Nobel Literature Prize this year but body still in focus

There won’t be a Nobel Prize in Literature this year but the Swedish Academy that awards the prestigious prize is still in the limelight. Jean-Claude
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ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma moves to No. 2

India retain their No. 2 ranking

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Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunmai rises to 832: agency

The death toll from an earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency sa
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Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives in Indonesia tsunami

The national disaster agency there put the official death toll so far at 420, all of them in the tsunami-struck city of Palu, but warned the toll was likely to rise.
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Royal Bengal Tigers spotted in three new locations in Odisha: Minister

The Odisha Government has said that Royal Bengal Tigers (RBTs) have been spotted in three new locations in the State. Forest and Environment minister
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Policeman killed in militant attack in Shopian

A policeman was killed in a militant attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday, police said.“Terrorists in Distric
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Trump says he and Kim Jong Un ‘in love’

On Monday at the United Nations General Assembly Trump lauded the North Korean strongman -- who is accused by the UN and others of widespread human rights abuses -- as “terrific”, one year after Mr. Trump eviscerated Mr. Kim from the same platform.
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FBI contact second accuser of court nominee Kavanaugh

On Saturday, NBC News reported that the White House had constrained the FBI investigation by limiting its parameters. Mr. Trump denied that story, tweeting that “Actually, I want them to interview whoever they deem appropriate, at their discretion.”
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Trump calls Saudi’s King to discuss oil supplies

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week, Mr. Trump said OPEC members were “as usual ripping off the rest of the world.”
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Eight persons, including two children, die in car accident near Tiruchi

Eight persons, including a 11-year old boy and a 12-year old girl, died on the spot after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationa
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Qureshi’s remarks on Peshawar school attack dishonour memory of children killed: India

Eenam Gambhir asked if Pakistan can deny the fact that it is the “host and patron” of 132 of the UN-designated terrorists and 22 terrorist entities listed under the UN Security Council Sanctions regimes.
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Typhoon bears down on Japan, areas hit by previous storm

Trami is expected to hit Tokyo late Sunday, and slam northern Japan on Monday.
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Tiruverumbur station to be free from encroachments

The narrow path hinders two-way movement of four-wheelers along the stretch
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Goondas Act for ‘Bullet’ Nagarajan

The police have detained Nagarajan alias ‘Bullet’ Nagarajan, 58, son of Subramania Pillai of Melmangalam here under Goondas Act.According to a press r
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Flood warning as Sothuparai dam level crosses 121 feet

Dam level nearing maximum level
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‘Give gunfire victims jobs as per qualification’

The CPI(M) on Friday slammed the State government for not providing jobs as per educational qualifications of victims and family members of those kill
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Four months after the deadlyattack, people still live in fear

Many have moved out, fearing attack by accused once they come out of jail
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Childline’s awareness boards installed in old bus stand

Collector Sandeep Nanduri on Saturday opened an awareness board with information on Childline’s 1098 helpline at the old bus stand.He also distributed
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1,741 tanks in Tirunelveli dry despite excess rainfall

With no action taken to desilt supply channels of the Tamirabharani or repair shutters, rainwater flowed wastefully into the sea
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Bailampur villagers receive compensation cheques

So far, a total of ₹5.92 crore handed over to 41 house-owners
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‘Address sewage to check urban flooding’

Engineering experts at GHMC’s brainstorming session call for exhaustive sewage treatment facilities
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Breach in irrigation canal: water enters farmlands, houses in Nambiyur

Revenue officials visit affected areas; people advised to stay away from Kunderipallam River
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Event held to mark second anniversary of surgical strike

To mark the second anniversary of the surgical strike by the Indian Army “Parakram Parv” on September 29 and 30, 2016, an event showcasing the gallant
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IPS officers from northern States visit city

As many as 19 IPS officers from six northern States visited the city on Saturday for a study-cum-cultural tour as part of the induction training cours
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Japan election weighs controversy of U.S. bases on Okinawa

“I can clearly state we no longer want in Okinawa the U.S. bases that destroy our peace and destroy our nature,” Mr. Tamaki (58), said during his campaign.
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Elon Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, pay $20 million in SEC settlement

Musk will remain as CEO, but is required to step down as chairman of Tesla within 45 days. He is not permitted to be re-elected to the post for three years.
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Kochi Corporation goes for scientific capping of waste

Civic body to approach govt for funding of waste management initiative
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CM seeks a part of CIAL dividend for flood relief

CIAL employees contribute ₹2.9 crore to CMDRF
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Demand for data scientists may surge in India: expert

Over 1,500 NIT-C graduands receive degrees at convocation
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Judicial officers urged to raise the bar

Involve litigants in mechanisms to resolve disputes, says Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy
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Efforts on to tackle drought issues post-floods in Chalakudy

Steps taken for repair of canals and lift irrigation schemes
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Now, MGU toppers will get to know their ranks

New system will replace the practice of issuing position certificates on request
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With leveler at Chelsea, Sturridge shows worth to Liverpool

While Liverpool’s 100 percent start in the league is over, Sturridge ensured his side, like Chelsea and champion Manchester City, does at least remain unbeaten after seven games.

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Women's cricket | Hyderabad's Arundhati Reddy beaming with pride

On being selected to represent India in T-20 Women’s World Cup

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ISL 2018: Four year wait ends for Blasters

The Kerala team finally beats ATK after 2014

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Updated DLS System from today: ICC

The ICC on Saturday announced updated versions of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) System and its Code of Conduct, which will come to effect from Septe

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IAAF ranking system

The world athletics body IAAF is yet to officially release its new world ranking system but it has offered a peep into how it works.Every performance

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Siraj credits Arun for success

Hyderabad fast bowler included in Test squad for WI series

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Mayank, Siraj picked for Test series against West Indies

Dhawan dropped; Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar rested.

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Tough road ahead for Indian athletes

Have to go through the ranking system to qualify for the Worlds and Tokyo 2020

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Yuvraj is u-13 champion

Pakistan boys dominate, wining three of four titles

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AFI sticks to its policy for picking relay squad

Secretary Valson feels ‘campers only’ policy would improve co-ordination among the athletes

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Raegan and Ishita clinch junior titles

The former plays an aggressive game to outwit Manush; The latter puts it across top seed Prapti

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A humdinger in the offing

Last season’s finalists — Chennaiyin and BFC set to clash

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Bawane and Shreyas among the runs

BCCI President’s XI batsmen make West Indian bowlers toil

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I’m happy as captain and player too, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit ready to lead the side whenever the opportunity arises

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Middle-order conundrum seems far from resolved

No. 4 and 6 batsmen need to get more games as the World Cup comes closer, feels Rohit

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Two world cups, different hopes

Cricket never takes a break from news in Sri Lanka. Invariably, the game retains headline space all through the year — be it the “big matches” played

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Mourinho’s woes multiply as Manchester United flop again at West Ham

Manchester United's 10 points equals the club's worst return after the first seven matches of any season.

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Wild Fire claims Jamshed Dalal Trophy

Wild Fire, ridden by apprentice jockey Aniket Karande, claimed the Jamshed Dalal Trophy, the main event of Saturday’s (Sept.29) races.The winner is o

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Cold feet: A history of Bangladesh’s defeats in tournament finals

Bangladesh have lost all 6 finals in limited-overs tournaments

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Europe surge into four-point lead over US at Ryder Cup

The match was all square through the 10th before Spieth and Thomas exchanged birdies on the next two holes to move 2-up.

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Tiger Kingdom pleases

Tiger Kingdom pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Sept.29) morning.Sand track.600m: Hexahedron (Tograllu), Super Icon (app) 41.

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Kerazano, Air Command, Watchmyscript, Gypsy, Subah Ka Tara and Aesop excel

Kerazano, Air Command, Watchmyscript, Gypsy, Subah Ka Tara and Aesop excelled when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Sept 29)Inner

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Chess Olympiad: Indian men to meet Russia

In the women’s section, the Indian eves will play United States of America.

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Jadeja has proved himself in limited chances of Asia Cup, says Rohit

Jadeja picked up seven wickets besides playing two crucial 20-plus knocks with the bat.

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Asia Cup 2018 finals: Mortaza rues missed chances

Bangladesh bowlers made a match of the low total before India sneaked home with a nervy three-wicket win in a last-ball thriller.

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When it comes to calmness, I am similar to Dhoni: Rohit

Rohit Sharma praises Ravindra Jadeja for his comeback

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Selectors await update on Kohli’s wrist injury, Bhuvneshwar-Bumrah to be rested

The squad is likely to be announced either Saturday evening or on Sunday.

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Sunday Quiz: all about Indian cities

The Hindu's weekly quiz that doesn't go easy on you

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3015

Across1 Moment ending for pair about to part (6)4 Jump over field with force splitting type of rock (8)10 Have soft hair without depth (3)11 Romeo in

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Life and death of suburbia

The ideal of integrating town and country must be rebooted

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The boy from Manipur in Madras

Shougrakpam calls Chennai home now, but for his co-migrants from the Northeast, the alien city is only a place of work

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Kerala’s rice bowl is submerged. But for its farmers, paddy is still everything

‘Water hasn’t even receded from my yard yet. How can we start farming in October?’

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If you have data, your debate will be far superior: Govindraj Ethiraj

The winner of this year’s McNulty Prize talks about staying focussed on fundamental issues

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Live, love, exemplify

In the foggy future, my story might be the only link to some long-buried wisdom

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Travel makes its way to podcasts

The Musafir Stories goes beyond the picture perfect itinerary to offer ‘travel tricks, hacks and secrets’

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The walls have years

In 18th century Kutch, walls were painted with stories. They survive today in only three places

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Elon Musk Steps Down as Tesla’s Chairman in Settlement With S.E.C. Over Go-Private Tweet


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Housing Market Slows, as Rising Prices Outpace Wages


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A wok of fusion

There are of course the Chinese, Malay and Indian elements… and then there are the dishes typically Singaporean

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Veg meals please

A tribute to the vegetarian dishes on World Vegetarian Day

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The difficult garment

For all those tormented by ill-fitting blouses, Ravikkai offers hope

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Notes from Los Angeles

A happy little bubble, Venice Beach is far removed from the fast-paced competition of the city

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Thoughts on Nandita Haksar’s ‘The Flavours of Nationalism: Recipes for Love, Hate and Friendship’

Longing for home food can often be painful

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