Saturday, May 11, 2019

Trump orders tariff hike on remaining Chinese imports

Beijing says talks will continue, but rules out concessions on ‘important principles’
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Nasheed calls for screening of preachers visiting Maldives

Island nation is on high alert since the Sri Lanka bombings
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Sam Pitroda remark on 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress tries to limit damage in Punjab

Fears BJP may take advantage; looks to end debate.
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Tough test for the BJP in Haryana

Political analyst says farmers’ issues could impact outcome, but party buoyed by Jind bypoll win.
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BJP trying to breach Trinamool’s hold in tribal areas

Jangal Mahal region acknowledges Mamata’s contribution, but with significant caveats.
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Easter attacks bring Sri Lanka’s Tamil leadership together

TNA, TPA leaders say they will stand by ‘vulnerable’ Muslims
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Give Pakistan time and space to act on terror, says U.K. Under Secretary Simon McDonald

British diplomat says anything that comes out of U.N. is a negotiation and a side has to make concessions.
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Anne Frank’s new diary offers a closer view of her

A new edition of the diaries of Jewish teenager Anne Frank, based more closely on her incomplete manuscript before she was sent to her death in a Nazi
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‘Rain-loving’ snake discovered in Mizoram

Herpetologists took 12 years to document Smithophis atemporalis, a predominantly aquatic species
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U.S. marks 150 years of transcontinental rail

Thousands of people witness the re-enactment of a ceremony in Utah’s high desert that marked the completion of the first railroad to span the North American continent 150 years ago.
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Arvind Kejriwal sends legal notice to Gautam Gambhir over tweets

Threatens of legal proceedings; demands written apology.
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Noisy protest lands BJP in soup

A noisy protest staged by a BJP delegation on the Alwar gang rape issue at the Collectorate here has snowballed into a dispute between the party and t
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Massive security for Tripura re-poll

The Opposition parties, the Congress and the CPI(M), had alleged booth capturing and rigging in at least half of the 1,700 booths during the elections held in the first phase on April 11. The parties had demanded fresh elections in the entire constituency.
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A dozen seats record 10% increase in turnout in first four phases

It was less in about 150 Lok Sabha constituencies compared to 2014.
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180 nations agree on a new UN accord to curb export of plastic waste

UN deal empowers developing countries to refuse dumping
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Amit Shah holds roadshow in Patna

BJP national president Amit Shah held a roadshow on Saturday in the Bihar capital, a party stronghold that is witnessing a clash of titans with Union
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Gwalior: Palace city plays it cool this time

Election has not generated excitement.
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Will SP’s gamble work in Phulpur?

Party has replaced its sitting Kurmi MP with a Yadav in the constituency.
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Patients suffer as washrooms remain locked

Men and women are forced to use the same washroom at night as one of them is kept locked, says patient
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‘NBHC officials not involved in daily operations in warehouses’

MaduraiAfter a CBI probe was ordered by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court in an alleged case of fraud against a bank, the National Bulk Handl
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‘Crowdfunding increasingly helping patients in need of expensive treatment’

MADURAICrowdfunding was increasingly becoming an option used by patients in need of expensive treatment, said Anoj Viswanathan, president and co-found
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Plea for better drinking water supply

The rural district unit of Communist Party of India has urged the district administration to take steps to address shortage of drinking water supply i
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30 Government Hospitals in State to get UPS backup units

Move comes in the wake of death of three patients at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai
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Academia oppose autonomy for colleges

Seven colleges await political clearance of the Left Democratic Front
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Residents resent delay in wideningaccident-prone highway stretch

Frequent accidents occur on the 11-km stretch from Tiruchi to Thindukarai
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SPMVV raises the bar by filling vacancies

While most universities are struggling to fill up vacancies in teaching positions, the Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV) has raised the b
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Nannaya university has a long way to go

Located on the banks of the Godavari, Adikavi Nannaya University celebrated its 13th anniversary on April 22."Paucity of funds and absence of adequate
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NTR’s brainchild in the lurch

Admissions on the decline in Dravidian University
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State’s oldest varsity bereft of faculty

All the 18 State universities are reeling under an acute staff shortage
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Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Imran Khan’s challenger

This has left a vacuum in the Opposition politics and Mr. Bhutto-Zardari has stepped into this vacuum “with surprising ease”, said journalist Fahd Husain.
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Protesting using the silence of mimes

Raising one’s voice is an act often considered synonymous with marking one’s protest at something. But when Y. Sadananda Singh wants to protest, he go
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Restaurant fined for unfair practice

MaduraiThe Madurai District Consumer Forum has directed a restaurant owner to pay compensation to a customer for selling a packed pista milk bottle ab
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Bogus voting: Case against 9 IUML workers

The police have registered cases against 10 people, including nine Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) workers, on charges of casting bogus votes here.T
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Chala’s gentle trader of dried chillies

The market and Malayalam literature linked Thoppil Meeran, the Tamil writer who passed away on Friday, to Kerala
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Fighting measles, and related misinformation

The problem goes beyond U.S. shores, where vaccinations are often acceptable but hard to access.
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Making divorce easier and cheaper in Ireland

The referendum is the latest in a series of votes that is rapidly transforming the Irish society.
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What is the case for the disqualification move against three Tamil Nadu MLAs?

The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P. Dhanapal for the disqualification of three MLAs of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam under the anti-defection law.
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Drinking water shortage due to poor planning, say residents

Corporation official says there is sufficient water for distribution
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Mettur level

The level at Mettur dam stood at 51.27 feet on Saturday against its full level of 120 feet. The inflow was 64 cusecs, and the discharge 1,000 cusecs.
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Passerines all set to go home, bidding adieu to their summer home

Its mid May with monsoon just around the corner, and the migrant wildlife in Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is planning to go back home.The higher mammals
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Row over ₹10 parking fee: Man beaten to death

Two people have been arrested on murder charge
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Top news of the day: Islamic State claims 'province' in India, CBI examines Tamil Nadu DGP in Gutkha scam, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Modernity with Chinese characteristics

A century after the May Fourth Movement — a student uprising that saw Western democracy and science emerge as the templates for the rise of modern
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Blow to teachers as govt. tightens research norms

To impose hefty penalty on rule violators
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Gunmen attack hotel in Pakistani port city of Gwadar - officials

Most guests had been evacuated but the attackers appeared to have reached the first floor of the hotel.
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Cyclone Fani: Death toll rises to 43 in Odisha

Two new deaths have been reported in Cuttack and Khurda districts of the State due to cyclone Fani
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Stage set for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Over 10.17 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to choose among the 979 candidates in fray.
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Lok Sabha elections 2019 phase 6 in numbers

Voting will take place in seven States across the country.
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Police arrest revenue official on charge of abetting forgery

Conversion of wetland into dry land at Choornikkara
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Gang attacks CPI(M) volunteers

For raising crop insurance issue with Collector
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Mango: Our summer favourite

Fruit shops at Jambagh are unanimous that mango is indeed the king of fruits
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Gutkha scam: CBI examines Tamil Nadu DGP (Elections)

“I made it clear that I did not receive any money from any person,” says Ashutosh Shukla.
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Best foot forward

Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy carries forward an illustrious legacy
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Islamic State claims 'province' in India for first time after clash in Kashmir

The new ‘province’ is called “Wilayah of Hind” by the militant group
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At Kolkata, the tea is still served in earthen cups

The entire country might have switched to plastic and paper, but Kolkata has clung loyally to the earthen cup for its tea
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Fire in Bhubaneswar-bound Rajdhani Express, none injured

The power car was disconnected from the rest of the train and the overhead electric wires were switched off for safety reasons.
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UN Global Road Safety Week: Hoping people speak up

A student-led initiative in IIT Delhi, funded by the WHO, is working for road-safety
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IAF receives first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter

The first batch of these helicopters is scheduled to be shipped to India by July this year.
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Helicopter sunk in sea for underwater park in Lebanon, Colombo cathedral holds mass to bless Easter blast victims, and other news in pictures

 6 pm  Planes, cars and military vehicles go down the sea for underwater park in LebanonA number of planes, cars and military vehicles are being subme
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Brawl in Hong Kong Assembly, missing moms of Mexico, news in pictures

10:30 amHong Kong legislators brawl over contentious extradition lawScuffles broke out in Hong Kong's legislature on Saturday between pro-democracy la
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At Kolkata, the tea is still served in earthen cups

The entire country might have switched to plastic and paper, but Kolkata has clung loyally to the earthen cup for its tea
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Gang attacks CPI(M) volunteers

For raising crop insurance issue with Collector
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Mango: Our summer favourite

Fruit shops at Jambagh are unanimous that mango is indeed the king of fruits
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Gutkha scam: CBI examines top Tamil Nadu IPS officer

I made it clear that I did not receive any money from any person, says DGP (Elections)
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Best foot forward

Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy carries forward an illustrious legacy
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Islamic State claims “province” in India for first time after clash in Kashmir

The new ‘province’ is called “Wilayah of Hind” by the militant group
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Fire in Bhubaneswar-bound Rajdhani Express, none injured

The power car was disconnected from the rest of the train and the overhead electric wires were switched off for safety reasons.
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UN Global Road Safety Week: Hoping people speak up

A student-led initiative in IIT Delhi, funded by the WHO, is working for road-safety
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Mullappally Ramachandran seeks judicial inquiry into poll malpractices

With more cases of poll malpractices emerging in the State, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Mullappally Ramachandran has demanded a judicial
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IAF receives first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter

The first batch of these helicopters is scheduled to be shipped to India by July this year.
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General Election 2019 live | So what if it takes six days to count VVPAT slips, asks Chandrababu Naidu

Here are the day's election related developments at a glance.
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Yakshagana ‘bhagawatha’ Nebburu passes away

Noted Yakshagana ‘bhagawatha’ (singer) Nebburu Narayana Hegde passed away in his residence at Nebburu in Sirsi Taluk of Uttara Kannada on Saturday. H
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Hong Kong legislators exchange blows over contentious extradition law

Scuffles broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature on Saturday between pro-democracy lawmakers and those loyal to Beijing over an extradition law that wil
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IAF receives first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, brawl in Hong Kong Assembly, and other news in pictures

 11.30 amIAF receives first AH-64E Apache attack helicopterThe first AH-64E Apache attack helicopter built for India was formally handed over to the I
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Morning digest: Apologise, Rahul Gandhi tells Sam Pitroda; Etihad the lone bidder for Jet Airways, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Clearance refused for resort project in Kerala's Vembanad lake island

Kerala coastal authority says Nediyathurth island is ‘environmentally sensitive’
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Collector can decide on parading of elephant for ‘Pooram’: Kerala HC

Respondents should decide on elephant’s health condition
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Summer camp for girls

A voluntary organisation conducted a summer camp for children of manual scavengers at Ponniah Higher Secondary School here as a part of their project
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Widening of Thanjavur Road resumes

The Highways Department has resumed widening a portion of Thanjavur Road between Ariyamangalam and Irattai Vaical. Though the work was taken up at an
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Forest officials rescue ensnared leopard

The animal was spotted in an elephant trench in the Thottamoola forest
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‘Create a branded, specialised market for handlooms’

Don’t make a weaver a beggar; he has great skills: Prasanna
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End politics of betrayal in T.N., says TTV

Claims many from ruling party, especially Ministers, will join BJP after the election
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ASI unearths new evidence of Nellore’s maritime history

2,000-year-old Pallava, Satavahana settlements found
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‘Vast potential for HSL to secure high value orders’

VPT chairman appreciates efforts of employees
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ICGS Vigraha to sail into the sunset

Ship commissioned on April 12, 1990
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Teacher bleeds to death in corporate school in Kurnool

Union seeks probe into the incident
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APSRTC losses stand at ₹6,445 crore

Hike in diesel prices, no increase in fares blamed for current situation
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Elect our candidate, will add him to mohalla WhatsApp groups: AAP MLA

Vows that all issues on group will be resolved at the earliest
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Ex-DMK MP Ramanathan passes away

M. Ramanathan, a senior leader of the DMK, who was also a former MLA and MP, passed away at 1.30 a.m. on Friday due to age-related illness. He was 84.
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HC quashes rape FIR after victim, accused get married

Says prosecuting the man would go against the welfare of the woman
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High Court seeks J&K Governer’s response on plea challenging reservation to people living near the International Border

The High Court in Srinagar has directed the Governor's administration to submit a response on granting reservation to people living near the Internat
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Gambhir used lookalike in rally: AAP

AAP took a dig at BJP’s East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir on Friday alleging that he had used a lookalike during a roadshow to save himself from sco
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Seizures see steep spike this election season

Delhi CEO says jump in figures is a consequence of enforcement activities
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AAP launches helpline to report distribution of cash, liquor

There will be 70 control rooms, one in each Assembly constituency: Gopal Rai
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Congress united people while BJP divided them, says Hooda

‘Haryana burned thrice due to failures of BJP government’
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RO seeks FIR over ‘pamphlets’

The East Delhi Returning Officer on Friday wrote to the police to lodge an FIR over pamphlets containing derogatory statements about AAP candidate fro
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Class IX student scolded for failing in exam, found dead at residence

No foul play suspected so far; mother found body: police
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Robber shot dead by security guard

He was trying to rob money from toll tax cash van: police
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Campaign over, Haryana gears for thrilling electoral battle on May 12

Cong, BJP locked in direct contest on 9 seats; JJP makes it a triangular fight in Hisar
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