The Hindu: 12/04/18

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Zonal plastic collection centres dysfunctional

‘Corporation did not allot a collection centre in each ward’
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HC seeks report on elephant deaths

MADURAIThe Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Wildlife Warden of Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Theni district to file a
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Reopening of Sterlite unit demanded

Villagers, farmers, contract workers and lorry owners submit petitions
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High-level panel inspects Sannidhanam

To submit report to the High Court soon
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LDF declares support for women’s wall

A meeting of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) here on Tuesday declared support for the proposed ‘wall of women’ to be formed by community organisations
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Top news of the day: Bajrang Dal members named in Bulandshahr mob violence case FIR, France suspends planned fuel tax hike, and more

Bulandshahr mob violence: 4 arrested as police name some Bajrang Dal members in FIROne police officer and a civilian were killed in the violence that
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Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals

Co-owners Parth Jindal, representing JSW Sport, and Kiran Kumar Grandhi of GMR, unveiled the new name of the team

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Need more time to set up facilities for women pilgrims: TDB

Says norms laid down by Central panel were too stringent
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Explain haste in appointing Behera, Mullappally tells CM

KPCC president counters allegations raised by Pinarayi
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J&K panchayat polls phase 7: Kashmir sees 30% voting, Jammu 84%

Kashmir recorded 30.3% voting in the seventh phase of panchyat polls on Tuesday, while Jammu registered an overwhelming turnout of 84.8%.“An average
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Mekedatu: stand united against T.N.’s opposition, Kumaraswamy tells Karnataka MPs

Tamil Nadu has demanded that the Centre withdraw its permission to Karnataka for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a proposed balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu across the Cauvery
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Big aircraft to fly from Calicut airport today after three years

Saudia to operate daily flights; Air India yet to get DGCA nod
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India to allow business visa extension for up to 15 years

The number of e-Visas issued has seen a tremendous growth during the last four years from 5.17 lakh in 2015 to 21 lakh till November 30, 2018
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George Soros-founded university in Hungary says they are being 'forced out of Budapest'

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France suspends planned fuel tax hike for six months

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe appeals for calm
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The Hindu explains: journalists detention in Kanyakumari

The Alliance For Media Freedom, a cross-media advocacy and action group, on December 3, 2018, issued a statement condemning the illegal detention and
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Govt rejects long-standing demand of armed forces for higher military service pay; Army anguished

The government has rejected a long-standing demand of the armed forces for higher Military Service Pay (MSP) for over 1.12 lakh military personnel, i
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India, UAE sign currency swap deal

At the Joint Commission Meeting, India seeks to forge partnership in new areas
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The world of trucks

“Life on the truck is speckled with many colourful elements — some stark and crude and some soft and emotional. My photo story is about the drivers and their relationship with the highway,” says amateur photographer K Renga, about his journey with truck drivers spanning 15 days, covering nearly 5,000 kilometres between Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Here are glimpses

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When nature throws cold water on your drive

The recent floods in India have led to an increased interest in questions relating to flood-hit vehicles

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Six dead, eight injured as tractor hits taxi

Six persons died and eight were injured when a sugarcane-laden tractor hit a taxi in Hirenandi village near Gokak on Monday night.The victims are Gan
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Queen Latifa, Mariachi, Sun Power, Ultimate Warrior, Saint Petersburg and Opening Act impress

Queen Latifa, Mariachi, Sun Power, Ultimate Warrior, Saint Petersburg and Opening Act impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday mornin

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EVMs could replace ballots in local body polls in Karnataka

₹75 crore proposal sent to State govt., says State Election Commissioner
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Fragrance fromThailand

The flowers were familiar but the weaving techniques were new as participants at a CCTN workshop discovered as floral designer of repute, Phubast Chesdmethee, showed them the moves
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Fragrance fromThailand

For a sustainable life

A volunteer-driven community aims at taking the discourse on sustainable living into the mainstream

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Pack it with bee

You may have watched videos about them on social media as alternatives to cling wrap, and they are finally here. It is time to make another choice for the planet with this eco-friendly, desi take on beeswax wraps

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French government likely to suspend fuel tax increases

The French government is preparing to suspend fuel tax increases, a government source said on Tuesday, following violent protests against the measur
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The sights, sounds and smells of 13 Andhra districts

A group of cyclists have set out to garner intangible souvenirs of new sights, sounds and smells of the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh

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Late Milik goal helps Napoli beat Atalanta; Nuggets beat Raptors 106-103

Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.

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Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg asked to 'twerk' by co-host, sparks controversy

DJ Martin Solveig requested her to do the provocative dance, which she refused immediately

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A peek into the world of speedcubing

City-based cubing enthusiasts and record holders talk about what goes into cracking the code

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George Soros’ graduate school says it is being forced out of Hungary

The Central European University, founded by George Soros, said on Monday, December 3, 2018, that it had been forced out of Hungary in “an arbitrary e
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Lord Hanuman was slave of ‘manuwadi’ people, says Bahraich BJP MP Savitri Bai Phule

She alleged that Dalits and backwards were being called ‘bandar’ (monkey) and ‘rakshas’ (demon).
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A peek into Anna Salai’s musical history

Who would have thought, that the business district of Mount Road would be a repository of musical instruments dating from 2000 years ago to today and
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Transgender cop in Tamil Nadu admitted in hospital, alleges ‘workplace harassment’

She is the first member of the third gender to join the police department in Ramanathapuram.
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Sabarimala: Kerala HC dismisses Sobha Surendran’s petition on false cases of arrest

In her petition, the BJP leader alleged that the police were filing false cases on the thought that no authorities would question their actions.
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Belgian government fights for survival over UN migrants pact

Several EU nations have already pulled out of signing the nonbinding accord seeking to make global migration smoother.
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Kartarpur is in Pakistan because of then Congress leaders’ lack of vision, says Modi

The Prime Minister, speaking at a campaign rally in Rajasthan said that the party will have to answer why this was not done 70 years ago.
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Naidu, Modi hail contribution of Indian Navy in country’s security

The Navy Day is celebrated every year to recall the contribution of the force during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
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Out of your seat for this brunch

Surrounded by thickets of green, artworks and sway-worthy music, the Family Festive Brunch at Hyatt Gachibowli’s Collage is colourful cornucopia of edible wonders
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Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs: SC asks for special courts in Bihar, Kerala

The apex court directed the high courts to send back cases from special courts, which were already constituted, to jurisdictional district courts
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Today’s political developments at a glance.
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Bihar BJP lawmakers sit on dharna demanding arrest of JD(U) leader Prashant Kishor

The Bhartiya Janata Party lawmakers have been sitting on dharna outside a police station in Patna demanding arrest of JD(U) vice-president Prashant K
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SC informed of over 4,000 criminal cases pending against MPs, MLAs

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will take up the issue based on a Public Interest Litigation
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Full statement of the Alliance For Media Freedom on the detention and harassment of two Tamil Nadu journalists

D. Anandhakumar and M. Sriram, both journalists from Chennai, had visited Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts along with two accredited French investigative journalists
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The Hindu explains: Why are riots happening in France?

Over the course of the past two weeks, France has been mired in the worst riots it has seen in the past decade.
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A peek into Anna Salai’s musical history

Who would have thought, that the business district of Mount Road would be a repository of musical instruments dating from 2000 years ago to today and
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Transgender cop in Tamil Nadu admitted in hospital, alleges ‘workplace harassment’

She is the first member of the third gender to join the police department in Ramanathapuram.
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Sabarimala: Kerala HC dismisses Sobha Surendran’s petition on false cases of arrest

In her petition, the BJP leader alleged that the police were filing false cases on the thought that no authorities would question their actions.
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Belgian government fights for survival over UN migrants pact

Several EU nations have already pulled out of signing the nonbinding accord seeking to make global migration smoother.
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Rahane says India will have to produce long partnerships in Australia

The batsman believes Australia will miss Smith and Warner but will still start as favourites

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Modric wins 2018 Ballon d'Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

2017 winner Ronaldo came second, while Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann came third

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Brother of Test cricketer Usman Khawaja arrested

The Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported police were not alleging Arsalan Khawaja intended to carry out terrorist attacks but that he tampered with the laptop to frame a colleague, 25-year-old PhD student Mohamed Nizamdeen.

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Liverpool rides on Origi’s fortuitous strike

Facile win puts Barcelona on top of the table

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Indian youth team wins silver

India, with 14 match points, won the silver medal in the World youth (u-16) chess Olympiad, which concluded at Konya, Turkey on Monday. Uzebikstan too

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Sharath ranked 30th

G. Sathiyan, too, has reached a career-best ranking of 31.

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Hockey World Cup: Argentina closes in on quarterfinals

Gutsy France makes Spain sweat for a draw

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Sindhu targets elusive title

Says preparations have been on in right earnest

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Gagan does it again

Plays it simple and safe to retain title

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Maheshwari edges Ganemat

Retains skeet title in a tight finish

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New format gets the thumbs up

Crossover matches give every team hopes to qualify and a chance to rest

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Rutuja and Riya advance

Rutuja Bhosale and Riya Bhatia entered the second round of the $25K Oasis Solapur Open ITF women’s championships on Monday. Rutuja advanced when No.

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Hockey World Cup: Old in age, rich in experience

Argentine team has a disciplined work ethic despite having many players over 30

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Mismatched slippers, sign language and no ‘I’s: Team building, Harendra style

The coach has also given the players a 21-point checklist that they have to look at, think about and imbibe twice every day.

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Realmsoffantasy reigns in 1000 Guineas

Realmsoffantasy (David Allan astride) won the Golconda 1000 Guineas, the first classic of the season here on Monday (Dec. 3). The winner is the prope

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I owe a lot to Tiger Woods, says Jon Rahm

In his moment of glory on Sunday, Rahm spoke for long about Tiger’s influence on his life and golf.

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Kartarpur is in Pakistan because of then Congress leaders’ lack of vision, says Modi

The Prime Minister, speaking at a campaign rally in Rajasthan said that the party will have to answer why this was not done 70 years ago.
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Naidu, Modi hail contribution of Indian Navy in country’s security

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Out of your seat for this brunch

Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs: SC asks for special courts in Bihar, Kerala

The apex court directed the high courts to send back cases from special courts, which were already constituted, to jurisdictional district courts
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Bihar BJP lawmakers sit on dharna demanding arrest of JD(U) leader Prashant Kishor

The Bhartiya Janata Party lawmakers have been sitting on dharna outside a police station in Patna demanding arrest of JD(U) vice-president Prashant K
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SC informed of over 4,000 criminal cases pending against MPs, MLAs

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will take up the issue based on a Public Interest Litigation
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Full statement of the Alliance For Media Freedom on the detention and harassment of two Tamil Nadu journalists

Police arrest Telangana working Congress chief Revanth Reddy from his residence

Along with Mr. Revanth Reddy his brother Kondal Reddy, his gunmen and watchman were also arrested and shifted to an unknown place.
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Case accusing Trump of profiting from his office moves ahead

Trump has been fighting multiple lawsuits that argue foreign representatives’ spending money at the Trump International Hotel are violations of the Constitution’s emoluments clause, which bans federal officials from accepting benefits from foreign or state governments without congressional approval.
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Israel military says to expose Hezbollah attack tunnels from Lebanon

Israel's military said on Tuesday it was beginning an operation to “expose and thwart” cross-border attack tunnels from Lebanon into Israel that wer
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Suspected Bajrang Dal members named in Bulandshahr mob violence

As many as 27 people have been named in the FIR
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Luka Modric wins 2018 Ballon d'Or, and other news in pictures

10.00 a.m.Ballon d'Or for LukaAwarded every year by France Football magazine since Stanley Matthews won it in 1956, the Ballon d'Or, Golden Ball for
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Strong commitment to climate action rooted in the Vedas: Modi tells UN chief

Guterres was responding to a question on whether he thinks religions have a role to play in the field of climate change. The transcript of the Secretary General’s joint press conference with Polish President Andrzej Duda was issued by the UN spokesperson’s office here.
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Attack by gunmen to free prisoner kills 6 police in Mexico

Authorities in western Mexico say a band of gunmen attacked police in an apparent bid to free a prisoner, and six officers were killed. Monday’s attac
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No contradiction between strategic autonomy and strategic partnership: Mattis

Ms. Sitharaman, the first woman defence minister of India, is currently on a five-day maiden trip to the US. From here, she travels to California to visit the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense and the Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii.
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