Thursday, January 31, 2019

NGT restores 2012 KSPCB order to close Graphite India

Residents have accused the 50-year-old plant of violations
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Divine army

A mantra in the Krishna Yajur Veda, Taittriya Samhita, invokes Indra and says he should lead the army that protects us. The army is the Lord’s auspici

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Speaking truth with laughter

Standup comedian Aditi Mittal discusses the method behind her on-stage madness, ahead of her Chennai gig

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Unemployment data not finalised, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

Citing the data or comparing it to the 2011-12 data would be wrong,” said Rajiv Kumar.
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Top news of the day: NITI Aayog says unemployment data not finalised, SC Justice N.V. Ramana recuses himself from hearing on CBI chief's appointment, and more

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Budget to rebuild Kerala

A bouquet of 25 projects; 1% calamity cess on goods and services for two years; amnesty scheme to collect tax arrears of ₹9,957 crore
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Animal Queen shines

Animal Queen, Elite Agent and Winning Heart shone when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (Jan 31)Inner sand:1000m: Aeolus (R. Pradee

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Desert God and Truly Epic catch the eye

Desert God and Truly Epic caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Thursday (Jan.31) morning.Inner sand:600m: Whatsthescript/Arusha (Cho

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Extreme weather breaking records around the world

In just a few weeks’ time, extreme temperatures have smashed records around the world this year. Parts of the U.S Midwest saw temperatures drop as lo
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SC dismisses PIL against appointment of Asthana as DG Civil Aviation Security

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana as director general of the Bu
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Tax proposals inflationary: Oppn.

Says no allocation for reconstruction of the State
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Pedalling away to glory

Philem Rohan Singh uses cycling to inspire and engage with the youth

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Flood cess will not trigger price rise: Isaac

Says govt faces the challenge of registering 30% increase in revenue this fiscal
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Tiger attack kills another tribal outside Nagarahole

This is the second tiger attack incident reported within three days near the Nagarahole national park, which is home to over 100 tigers
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The Michelin Star Indian restaurant in Macau

Kerala-born Justin Paul plates up artisanal Indian cuisine in Macau at The Golden Peacock, earning a Michelin star for six years in a row

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Techies’ adventure trails

From the diaries of travel junkies in Technopark

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India must sign NPT to gain entry into NSG, says China

China has been opposing India’s entry into the NSG though other P5 members backed New Delhi’s case.
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Sterlite case: TN govt accuses Vedanta of indulging in quick-fixes for environmental violations

Vedanta countered that the State was bent on harassing the company for political motives.
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At all-party meet, Opposition insists controversial Bills shouldn’t be taken up

"Prime Minister said it will be an interim Budget," said Ghulam Nabi Azad.
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A pat on the back for paati

Named for the Padma Shri, P Chinnapillai from Madurai recalls the tough path she traversed to empower rural women through the Kalanjiam micro-credit movement

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The tricky issue of renovation

A status report on the temple front, following the High Court direction to HR & CE

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I’m a different bowler when the ball swings, says Trent Boult

New Zealand were outclassed in the first three ODIs as India sealed the series 3-0 and Boult said it was really frustrating.

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Boult blasts through Indian batsmen in fourth ODI; Liverpool held to 1-1 draw by Leicester

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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Thrust on research in higher education

Grant for govt. colleges to address inadequacies in obtaining NAAC accreditation
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Techies’ adventure trails

From the diaries of travel junkies in Technopark
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Sahara case: SC summons Subroto Roy on Feb 28 in contempt case, says “law will take its course” now

The Bench said the "meat of the matter" is Sahara is yet to pay the entirety of over ₹25,000-odd crore in principal amount it owed its investors.
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Kerala Budget 2019: Finance Minister promises to make Sabarimala more pilgrim friendly

₹141.75 crore set aside to upgrade the pilgrim facilities at Sabarimala
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A pat on the back for paati

Named for the Padma Shri, P Chinnapillai from Madurai recalls the tough path she traversed to empower rural women through the Kalanjiam micro-credit movement
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Manohar Parrikar to travel to New Delhi for medical check-up

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will be flying to New Delhi on Thursday evening for a medical check-up at the All India Institute of Medica
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Colours of a carnival called Olam

Olam Festival begins on February 2
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Kerala Budget offers no hope, burdens people with more taxes: Chennithala

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly, Ramesh Chennithala, on Thursday said the 2019-20 Budget was an abstract theory which had no basis in the fis
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NDA was first to initiate Hurriyat-Pak. dialogue in past: Mehbooba Mufti

The former CM said that foreign policy dictated by the compulsions of electoral politics is "shockingly pathetic”
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Kerala Budget brings cheer to local bodies

Local bodies in Kerala have much to cheer from the budget for 2019-20, with the plan outlay to be increased to ₹7,500 crore this year, compared to th
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5 dead as scaffolding of State-owned under-construction building near Hyderabad collapses

Five construction labourers died and two suffered severe injuries after they fell from the 10th floor of a State government's under-construction doubl
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Rahul Gandhi slams Narendra Modi on job creation, says ‘leaked report card’ reveals disaster

The assessment by the NSSO conducted between July 2017-June 2018, showed the unemployment rate stood at 6.1 per cent, the highest since 1972-73, according to a media report.
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Sabarimala hearing likely to start from February 6

The case was earlier scheduled for January 22, but had to be cancelled as Justice Indu Malhotra was on medical leave.
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From TV to films: Telugu actor Hyper Aadhi shares his journey

A find from a television comedy show, Hyper Aadhi joins the industry’s comedy club
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Kerala to levy ‘flood cess’; movie tickets, gold, beer and wine to be costlier

The prices of movie tickets, beer and wine will be hiked and a ‘flood cess’ will be levied in the cash-strapped Kerala, State Finance Minister T.M.
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Serve chilled, with love

Radha Bhatia’s book on lassis serves up interesting recipes from across the country

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Eat, pray and eat

Biryani was the offering of choice at this old temple festival

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How ancient India cooked

Explore historic cook books and a dictionary documenting India’s culinary tradition through the ages

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India in no danger of losing World Cup 2023 rights, says ICC

One of the serious problems the ICC is facing is the ever-increasing threat of corruption in the game, Richardson said.

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Loss in fourth ODI is a reality check for us, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

After the fifth and final ODI at Wellington on Sunday, India will play three T20 Internationals against New Zealand starting February 6.

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Sevilla hammering shows Barcelona want to win all three titles, says Lionel Messi

Barcelona are into the last four for the ninth consecutive year and edge closer to an historic fifth Copa del Rey title in a row.

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India vs Italy Davis Cup match: Hosts bank on Prajnesh, CSC grass courts

On Day 1, Ramkumar Ramanathan will take on Seppi and Prajnesh will face Berrettini.

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Colours of a carnival called Olam

Olam Festival begins on February 2

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Meet ‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal, one of the few women gaana singers in Chennai?

She sings at home, for family, at funerals... ‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal is among the few women gaana singers in the city

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Blow away those impurities

Through the practice of Pranayama, we gain clarity of both perception and awareness

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‘Museums are more necessary than ever’

Nicholas Coleridge, chairman, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is upbeat about the record-breaking number of visitors last year

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Notes from a dog trainer in Visakhapatnam

Dog trainer of 20 years, Somu Suresh says people should think before they adopt pets only because it makes them popular on social media

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Coca-Cola enters 5-year partnership with ICC

Beverages major Coca-Cola on Thursday announced a partnership with the International Cricket council (ICC) for next five years, till 2023.The cola ma

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Accused Deepak Talwar being probed in Air India case: ED

The ED probe is based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation in May 2017,
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Demonetisation a defining moment in war on corruption, black money: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint session of the Parliament on the maiden day of Budget session.
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Hyderabad fire: Traders will be compensated, fire safety measures enhanced, says AIIES president

A day after a blaze gutted scores of shops at the Numaish, All India Industrial Exhibition Society president Etala Rajender said that the revenue depa
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Modi govt working for ‘New India’, says President Ram Nath Kovind

In his address to the joint session of Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind highlights various development works of the NDA government
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Chinese Govt urged to legitimise babies of unmarried woman to tide over low fertility crisis

A total of 15.23 million babies were born last year in China, a drop by about two million from that of 2017, the data by the NBS said.
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Seven injured in grenade attack in Anantnag

The attack on the security forces at Sherbagh Chowk, left three women and two CRPF jawans injured say police.
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Kerala Budget 2019: Highlights

Finance Minister Thomas Issac presented the Kerala Budget 2019-20 in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. He began his speech by saying the State fac
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Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar takes charge as Western Naval Command chief

Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on Thursday.Vice Admiral Ku
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Chosen for Padma Shri award for my merit, not for transgender identity: Narthaki Nataraj

Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu has become the first person from the transgender community to be honoured with one of the top civi
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Fire at All India Industrial Exhibition in Hyderabad

A major fire broke out at Numaish, the famous Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition here at city's central part of Nampally, on Wednesday evening, reducing
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Sharks drawn to warm waters by Israeli coastal power plant

Researcher Aviad Scheinin says the hundreds of sharks flocking exclusively to the Hadera power plant every winter qualifies as “a legitimate and rare phenomenon.”
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Pope says ‘happy to write new page in history’ with UAE visit

Pope Francis has made boosting ties between Christianity and Islam a cornerstone of his papacy.
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Another SC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director

Justice N.V. Ramana is the third judge to recuse himself from hearing the plea against Nageswara Rao’s appointment.
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Trump to make significant announcement on ISIS next week, says Pompeo

Mr. Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union Address in a joint session of the US Congress on February 5.
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‘I will always be an actor first’ : Prithviraj

As his directorial début Lucifer is warming up for release, actor Prithviraj talks about his multiple roles on- and off-screen
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Live: President Ram Nath Kovind lauds demonetisation in his Presidential address

The Budget session of the Parliament, the last session before General Elections, begins on Thursday with the Presidential address.
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Malaysia crowns Pahang state’s Sultan Abdullah as 16th king

Nine ethnic Malay state rulers take turns as the country’s king for five-year terms under the world’s only such system, which has been maintained since Malaysia’s independence from Britain in 1957.
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Ramgarh election: Congress candidate Shafia Zubair wins with over 12,000 margin

As many as 20 candidates contested the Ramgarh election on January 28.
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Hindu temple vandalised in U.S.

The incident happened between Sunday night and Tuesday morning at the Swaminarayan Temple in the Louisville city.
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Jind bypolls: BJP leading over nearest JJP rival

BJP candidate Krishan Middha was leading over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party by a margin of over 10,000 votes after the sixth round
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Food Mahotsava features 27 mouth-watering dishes

Delicious and exquisite cuisine such as Lal Maas of Kashmir, Chicken Chettinad of Tamil Nadu and Hyderabadi Biryani of Andhra Pradesh were part of the
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‘Finalise proposal on science kits to schools’

Regional Commissioner and Hyderabad Karnataka Regional Development Board (HKRDB) Secretary Subodh Yadav directed the officials in the Department of Pu
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Ghataprabha to get new railway station building

MP Suresh Angadi also lays foundation stone for a foot overbridge
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Samiti holds dawn-to-dusk hunger strike in support of Anna Hazare

Condemns rally, demands ordinance
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‘Rise in no. of children born with disabilities’

Rajendra Kumar, associate professor in the Department of Paediatrics, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, said on Monday that minor develop
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Much heat over sand extraction

Shivamogga ZP members unhappy over officials’ failure to tackle menace
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Little protection for heritage structures without regulations

There are at least 235 buildings in Mysuru which have been classified in this category
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ED arrests Rajeev Saxena, Deepak Talwar after being deported from Dubai

The agency has taken their custody and they will be produced before a court here later in the day, the officials said.
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University College remembers Mahatma Gandhi

English Association of University College, Mangaluru, celebrated Martyrs’ Day by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi through music and paintings on the o
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul gets $580,000 after neighbor broke his ribs

Mr. Boucher, who received a 30-day prison sentence in June and paid a fine of $10,000, will appeal Wednesday's verdict, said his lawyer Matt Baker.
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Laser show on Bahubali

Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade on Tuesday said that the 10-day Bahubali Mahamastakabhisheka from February 9 at Sri Kshetra will featu
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Govt. to extend all supportfor Mahamastakabhisheka

Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister U.T. Khader on Tuesday said that all government departments concerned have been directed to complete infr
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Mutt to protect, promotelocal varieties of rice

The Admar Mutt intends to promote local varieties of paddy/rice and encourage farmers to cultivate them by using organic farming methods. This rice wo
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Admar Mutt performs Akki Muhurta

The Admar Mutt performed the Akki Muhurta, the second of the major preliminaries before the next Paryaya festival, here on Wednesday. The Admar Mutt w
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Malaysia enthrones new king, 'Bhoomi Puja' performed for Sri Venkateswara temple in Amaravati, and other news in pictures

1.00 pmMalaysia crowns Pahang state’s Sultan Abdullah as 16th king Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of central Pahang state was crowned Thursday as M
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Democratic White House hopeful Warren offers law barring first use of nukes

Ms. Warren, together with House legislator Adam Smith, submitted the No First Use Act to codify what they said most Americans support, that the United States should never initiate a nuclear conflict.
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Acts of genorosity

One of the most admirable qualities that we should aspire to possess is the quality of generosity, said Malayaman in a discourse. When we are wealthy,

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One of our worst batting performances, says Rohit Sharma after loss to NZ in 4th ODI

India’s much-vaunted batting was dismissed for 92 in 30.5 overs with pacer Trent Boult (5/21) bowling a deadly opening spell.

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New Zealand registers consolation win over India in fourth ODI

New Zealand beat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI to register a consolation win in the five-match series in Hamilton on Thursday.Trent Boult s

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Live: India vs New Zealand 4th ODI scorecard

A 4-0 lead will be India’s biggest series win (across formats) in their 52 years of touring New Zealand.

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Rose Wood and Powder Puff may fight it out

Rose Wood and Powder Puff may fight out the finish of the Dharmasenan Ebenezer Cup (1,000m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Thursd

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If I had got Pujara, we’d have run through them: Vinay

About the batsman walking, he says it’s up to the individual

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Newcastle rocks Manchester City’s title bid

Lindelof denies Burnley victory; Arsenal sees off Cardiff

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Gokulam holds Mohun Bagan to a draw

The visitors farther away from the chance of regaining title

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Viability of the new order, only time will tell

One of the first qualifiers will be held at the Calcutta South Club from Friday

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Inclusion of star shuttlers in TOPS ratified

A list of athletes, in various disciplines, kept under watch for possible inclusion in future was also released.

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PSPB Badminton tournament: ONGC sweeps team titles

The might of defending champion ONGC came to the fore.

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Salima to lead India

The side will play in a four-match series against France

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