The Hindu: 05/09/19

Thursday, May 9, 2019

NHRC notice to Rajasthan government in Alwar rape case

NHRC also issues notice to the State DGP in connection with the alleged rape of a Dalit woman by five men
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Rain snaps power infrastructure in city

A nightmarish experience not only for the people but also for officials and field staff of Tangedco
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‘Fund crunch, vacancies plague TWAD Board’

Employees’ union seeks steps to recover arrears from local bodies
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Barn owls to play Tom to fight Jerry in Lakshadweep

Three pairs from Kerala ‘recruited’ to fight rodent menace on Island
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Crime Branch to investigate postal ballot fraud

Kerala Police Association accused of collecting ballots of officers on poll duty
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NHRC notice to Odisha government over relief material “not reaching” affected people in Puri, Khurdha districts

New Delhi NHRC says there seems to be a necessity to identify areas that require immediate relief and rehabilitation in the aftermath of cyclone Fani.
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Candidates, agents briefed about counting process

District Election Officer and Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao on Thursday briefed candidates and their chief agents on the guidelines and procedures to
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BSM secures robust placement for MBA students

Bharathidasan School of Management (BSM), Bharathidasan University, has secured placement for 81% of its MBA students, who will be passing out this ac
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Dindigul engagements

VIRUDHUNAGAR Ainthukovil Devasthanam: Tiruvilakku puja, Veyilukanthamman shrine, 7 p.m.
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Tank beds turn fertile ground for cucumber, bitter gourd

When the Big Tank and Sakkarakottai kanmai — two major water bodies in the district — went dry in February-end due to failure of monsoon, farmers look
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Mother held on charge of covering up sexual abuse of minor

13-year-old girl abused by stepfather at Perandoor
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Fire at Yavatmal cooperative bank in Maharashtra

More than 40 computers, old documents and furniture were gutted in the fire accident at a bank’s head office in Yavatmal; process is on to ascertain the exact damage
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Thrissur consumer forum order to KSEB set aside

‘Hospital cannot claim the status of a consumer’
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Rafale review: Government played fraud upon court to obtain favourable verdict, petitioners claim in Supreme Court

The petitioners, Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and Prashant Bhushan, file a rejoinder affidavit in response to the reply filed by the Centre; A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi to hear the pleas seeking review of its Rafale case verdict on May 10.
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Owner booked for transporting captive elephant without permission

The Forest Department here has booked a case against the owner of a captive female elephant at Tiruchi for transporting the animal without obtaining d
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Prince Harry and Meghan name son Archie Harrison

Meghan and Prince Harry showed the public their baby son’s face for the first time on Wednesday, and also revealed his name- Archie.The royal couple s
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Top news of the day: Rajiv Gandhi was onboard INS Viraat on official visit, says ex-Navy chief; Pope changes church law to make reporting sex abuse obligatory, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Cusat CAT results out

Amir Ahmed Imitas of Thiruvananthapuram won the first rank in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2019) for B.Tech. programmes offered by the Cochin Univer
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BIM tops in business simulation competition

Students of the Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) have bagged the first place in the Capstone Business Simulation International Competition
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Bat survey uncovers 7 new species

It was conducted using advanced bat monitoring and detecting devices
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How a Pakistani popcorn seller built his own plane

A popcorn seller has caught the attention of the Pakistan Air Force by building his own plane.The tale of Muhammad Fayyaz has captured the hearts of
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Never saw ‘a more coward, weak’ PM than Modi, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Polling will be held in 14 seats, including Pratapgarh, in Uttar Pradesh in the sixth phase on May 12.
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PM Modi a 'serial liar', says Congress for his INS Viraat allegation

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala says Narendra Modi has made Indian Air Force jets his “own Taxi”
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EC clears operation of train services on Tiruvarur - Pattukottai BG section

Railway Board had sought its nod in view of the Model Code of Conduct
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‘Slaps’ and ‘squats’ in West Bengal’s free-for-all

Prime Minister Modi rakes up the “tight slap” remark by TMC chief; Mamata Banerjee says Mr. Modi will have to do a “100 squats” if he fails to prove the coal mafia allegations
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Demonstration against hydrocarbon exploration project on June 1

The Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam has announced that demonstrations will be held at all the Union headquarters in five districts on June 1 urging the
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NIT-C students get record offers

609 students received offers with an average salary of ₹10 lakh
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Thanjavur to revive three tanks under smart city project

To be done under a total cost of ₹10.25 crore
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Rajiv Gandhi was onboard INS Viraat on official visit: former Navy Chief Admiral

“I, as Flag officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command also boarded INS Viraat. There were no other parties held on board INS Viraat,” Admiral L. Ramdas said in an open letter
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‘Slaps’ and ‘squats’ in West Bengal’s free-for-all

Demonstration against hydrocarbon exploration project on June 1

The Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam has announced that demonstrations will be held at all the Union headquarters in five districts on June 1 urging the
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NIT-C students get record offers

609 students received offers with an average salary of ₹10 lakh
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Thanjavur to revive three tanks under smart city project

To be done under a total cost of ₹10.25 crore
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Australia central bank prints 184 million A$50 notes with spelling mistake

In the new A$50 notes that came into circulation on Oct. 18, 2018, the word ‘responsibility’ has been misspelt thrice.
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Twenty menus, and counting...

If you are on a diet and eating out at On The Go and That’s Why Food, a new initiative offers plenty of options
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Pope changes church law to make reporting sex abuse obligatory

Pope issues groundbreaking law ordering all Catholic priests, nuns to report sex abuse and cover-ups to church.
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Israel celebrates 71st Independence Day, Russia marks Victory Day, and other news in pictures

4 pm Israel's 71st Independence Day celebrationsIsrael is celebrating 71 years since the country was founded as a haven for Jews in the aftermath of
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Pawar: Modi’s remarks against Rajiv Gandhi ‘highly improper’

He expresses the confidence that Congress-NCP coalition would secure a large number of seats in Maharashtra.
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Double decker bus meets with accident at Vakola Bridge

A double decker bus met with an accident in the early hours on Thursday. The incident took place at Vakola in Santacruz (East). There were no injuries
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SC dismisses petition against release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts

With this dismissal, only the decision of Tamil Nadu Governor stands between the seven convicts and their freedom
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Atishi, Sisodia hit out at Gautam Gambhir for smear campaign against them

Gautam Gambhir dares Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal to prove their charge.
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Talk about Rajiv ji and me, but also talk about Rafale: Rahul Gandhi at Haryana rally

Also taking a jibe at Mr. Modi's “Mann Ki Baat” programme, Mr. Gandhi said that they did not believe in talking their heart out, but in listening to what the masses wanted to say
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I’m not sure if I will contest Producer Council elections: Vishal

The actor, whose film ‘Ayogya’, hits the screen tomorrow, discusses getting married to Anisha Alla Reddy, and the controversies that marred his time as president of Tamil Film Producers Council
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Uber, Lyft drivers switch off apps, protest across the US

Across the United States, drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps on Wednesday to protest what they say are declining wag
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Governor alone cannot take a decision on Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts: TNCC chief

“The Supreme Court has not said whether the Governor should act on the recommendation of the State government or the Union Home Ministry,” said K.S. Alagiri.
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Leh 'bribery' case: FIR filed against 2 BJP leaders, including J&K unit chief Ravinder Raina

Besides a complaint lodged with the police by the members of Press Club, Leh, an application on violation of MCC was also filed by Congress candidate Rigzin Spalbar.
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Rahul ‘dual citizenship’: ‘He is not aspiring to be PM’, CJI tells petitioner

Petitioner wanted Mr. Gandhi debarred from contesting the Lok Sabha polls and “becoming a MP” after the latter had “voluntarily acquired British nationality.”
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SC dismisses ex-BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav’s plea

Yadav, who was supported by the SP, found himself out of the fight in Varanasi after the Returning Officer (RO) found his nomination papers faulty.
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China holds appeal hearing for Canadian sentenced to death

Convicted of playing a central role in a methamphetamine smuggling operation, Schellenberg was initially sentenced to 15 years in November, only to be handed the death sentence at a hastily-scheduled January retrial.
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Four killed, one injured as speeding omni bus mows down motorists in Madurai

Four persons, including a police constable, Jothi (34), and a Revenue Inspector, M. Sathyavani (44), were killed when a speeding omni-bus mowed down t
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What’s your love count?

If you haven’t expressed your love to someone in a long time, say ‘I love you 3000.’
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Taiwan breaks ground on submarine shipyard to counter China

Taiwan operates four aged submarines but pressure from China has prevented it from buying more abroad. Plans call for the shipyard to produce eight diesel craft.
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Pope changes Church law to make reporting sex abuse obligatory

Pope issues groundbreaking law ordering all Catholic priests, nuns to report sex abuse and cover-ups to church.
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Pawar: Modi’s remarks against Rajiv Gandhi ‘highly improper’

He expresses the confidence that Congress-NCP coalition would secure a large number of seats in Maharashtra.
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Double decker bus meets with accident at Vakola Bridge

A double decker bus met with an accident in the early hours on Thursday. The incident took place at Vakola in Santacruz (East). There were no injuries
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SC dismisses petition against release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts

With this dismissal, only the decision of Tamil Nadu Governor stands between the seven convicts and their freedom
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Atishi, Sisodia hit out at Gautam Gambhir for smear campaign against them

Aam Aadmi Party’s East Delhi candidate Atishi and senior leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday alleged that on BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir’s directions,
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Talk about Rajiv ji and me, but also talk about Rafale: Rahul Gandhi at Haryana rally

I’m not sure if I will contest Producer Council elections: Vishal

Uber, Lyft drivers switch off apps, protest across the US

Across the United States, drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps on Wednesday to protest what they say are declining wag
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Leh 'bribery' case: FIR filed against 2 BJP leaders, including J&K unit chief Ravinder Raina

Governor alone cannot take a decision on Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts: TNCC chief

Leh 'bribery' case: FIR against BJP leaders, including J&K party chief Ravinder Raina

Rahul ‘dual citizenship’: ‘He is not aspiring to be PM’, CJI tells petitioner

: “He is not aspiring to be Prime Minister... But if 123 crore people say ‘be the PM’, would you mind?” Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi aske
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SC rejects ex-BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav’s plea

Yadav, who was supported by the SP, found himself out of the fight in Varanasi after the Returning Officer (RO) found his nomination papers faulty.
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China holds appeal hearing for Canadian sentenced to death

Four killed, one injured as speeding omni bus mows down motorists in Madurai

Four persons, including a police constable, Jothi (34), and a Revenue Inspector, M. Sathyavani (44), were killed when a speeding omni-bus mowed down t
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What’s your love count?

If you haven’t expressed your love to someone in a long time, say ‘I love you 3000.’
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Taiwan breaks ground on submarine shipyard to counter China

Goa’s Serendipity Arts Festival announces new set of curators

The fourth edition of the annual Serendipity Arts Festival, with a vision of energising arts production, awareness and practice across South Asia, has
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India’s newest pit viper found in Arunachal Pradesh

Team of herpetologists hoping to study its diet, breeding pattern and habitat
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US, Chinese negotiators to resume talks as US tariffs loom

In Beijing, Chinese officials said on Thursday they will retaliate if President Donald Trump goes ahead with more tariff hikes but offered no specific penalties.
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Collegium recommends Justices Gavai, Surya Kant’s names for elevation to SC

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant to the Union government for their elevation as apex court
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Chinese online travel agency removes products referring to Arunachal Pradesh after objections

Ctrip.com International Limited, a Chinese provider of global travel services including travel and hotel accommodation, is currently regarded as the largest online travel agency in China.
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Death toll rises to 11 in Lahore suicide attack outside Sufi shrine

So far, 11 people, including six police commandos, have lost their lives, Geo News reported, adding that as many as 26 others have been injured.
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Woman alleges husband gave her ‘triple talaq’ on WhatsApp

Bhoiwada police station’s senior inspector Kalyan Karpe said they received a complaint from the woman on Monday and were seeking a legal opinion on it.
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North Korea describes missile firing as regular exercise, vote counting begins in South Africa, and more news in pictures

9.30 a.m.North Korea describes missile firing as regular exerciseNorth Korea on Thursday, May 9, 2019, has described its firing of rocket artillery a
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Five labourers killed in godown fire in Pune

Five labourers were killed when a fire broke out early on Thursday at a saree godown in Uruli Devachi, about 20 km from Pune city, authorities said.T
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General Election 2019 live | Mamata insulting country's Constitution, says Modi

Here are the day's election related developments at a glance.
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US national pleads guilty to providing support to LeT

The LeT is a UN and US-designated global terrorist organisation and has carried out several terrorist attacks inside India, including the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008 that took the lives of 166 people including several Americans.
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US Commission to vote on proposal to ban China Mobile from entering American market

Responding to questions from lawmakers, Mr. Pai acknowledged that certain Chinese suppliers such as Huawei do indeed present a threat to the United States either on their own or because of Chinese domestic law.
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Gandhi family used INS Viraat as ‘personal taxi’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi launched a scathing counter-attack on the Congress, asking why it fumes when he exposes the “misdeeds” of its leaders in whose name it often seeks votes.
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Deputy of Venezuela’s Guaido arrested and dragged away by tow truck

Venezuela's pro-Maduro Constituent Assembly agreed on Tuesday to strip Mr. Zambrano and six other lawmakers of their parliamentary immunity to allow their future prosecution. The opposition does not recognize the assembly's decisions.
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