Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Xi Jinping rejects ‘clash of civilisations’ theory

Chinese President says a global community with a shared future is possible
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Nine bonnet macaques found dead in Kil Kotagiri

Suspected to have eaten vegetables laced with fertilizers; 4 baby macaques rescued
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Mahagathbandhan a gathering of opportunists sans ideology: Mahesh Sharma

BJP leader and Union Minister Mahesh Sharma has described the grand alliance of non-BJP parties as a gathering of “opportunists” who have no ideology
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Four held for distributing cash for votes

Four AIADMK members on Wednesday were arrested for allegedly distributing cash for votes at Villapuram here. The distribution was being made ahead of
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HC allows more participants for homage event

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Wednesday heard a series of public interest litigation petitions that sought permission to conduct a homage
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Manohar Lal Khattar seeks Election Commission permission to stay in Chandigarh after campaign ends

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who had moved the High Court after election officials refused to grant him permission for an overnight hal
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Cash custodian who was on the run with ₹99 lakh caught

Worked with an ATM cash replenishment firm
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‘AMMK will win, others are vying only for second place’

Dhinakaran says most of the AIADMK cadre have come to his side
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One dead, at least five injured in Guwahati grenade blast

Eyewitnesses claimed a grenade was lobbed around 7:45 pm from an SUV that sped past near a shopping mall
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300 grama panchayats may be delimited

Panel wants to fix average population in a panchayat at 27,430
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Tweak design to make DWCCs more efficient: study

BBMP Joint Commissioner (SWM) admits to several shortcomings
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Chanda Kochhar’s brother-in-law moves court seeking cancellation of look out circular

Rajiv Kochhar was asked by CBI sleuths about the help he had extended to Videocon in relation to a loan from ICICI Bank, which was part of a ₹ 400-billion credit given by a consortium of 20 banks to the group’s main promoter, Venugopal Dhoot
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300 grama panchayats may be delimited

Panel wants to fix average population in a panchayat at 27,430
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Tweak design to make DWCCs more efficient: study

BBMP Joint Commissioner (SWM) admits to several shortcomings
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Four of family injured in accident

ARUPPUKOTTAIFour members of a family, including A. Balaji, 35, son of former State Election Commissioner S. Ayyar, were injured when the car in which
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Sri Lanka reimposes curfew in vulnerable areas as over 100 held for anti-Muslim riots

The police announcement came hours after authorities lifted the nationwide restrictions on people’s movements and assembly.
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Businessmen and realtor attack BDA officials

Resist anti-encroachment drive
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Facebook to curb livestreaming amid pressure over Christchurch massacre

New Zealand’s premier Jacinda Ardern, French leader Emmanuel Macron to launch a “Christchurch Call” initiative, alongwith several other leaders, to tackle the spread of violence and extremism online
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Trinamool won’t hesitate to back BJP after the election: CPI(M) West Bengal secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra

CPI(M) West Bengal secretary says the RSS was the first to shower praises on Mamata Banerjee and she called its cadres patriots.
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Seven BJP-RSS workers get life term in murder case

CPI(M) worker Parakkandi Pavithran was murdered on November 6, 2007
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Postal vote fraud probe after counting: CB

It has finalised a road map on how to conduct the investigation
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An initiative to assist families of prisoners

Resource committee will interact with prisoners to chalk out assistance needed for their families
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A proud mement for Chandrika

It was a pride moment for Chandrika, one of the 74 tribal recruits to the Kerala Police, who participated in the passing out parade held at the Kerala
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Trinamool won’t hesitate to back BJP after the election: CPI(M) West Bengal secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra

CPI(M) West Bengal secretary says the RSS was the first to shower praises on Mamata Banerjee and she called its cadres patriots.
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Seven BJP-RSS workers get life term in murder case

CPI(M) worker Parakkandi Pavithran was murdered on November 6, 2007
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Postal vote fraud probe after counting: CB

It has finalised a road map on how to conduct the investigation
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An initiative to assist families of prisoners

Resource committee will interact with prisoners to chalk out assistance needed for their families
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Music to the rescue of Vrishabhavathi

A group of residents made a music video on the polluted river that flows through their neighbourhood
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Top news of the day: ECI curtails West Bengal campaigning after Kolkata violence, Pakistan shuts airspace for Indian flights till May 30, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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ECI curtails West Bengal campaigning after Kolkata violence

The Election Commission invoked Article 324 of the Constitution to curtail the campaigning for the last phase of the election on May 19.
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Demand for another statue at BU, this time from farmers

A representation of farmers and members of the Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha on Wednesday demanded that Bangalore University install a statue of the la
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Velammal institutions earmark ₹ 7 cr. for community service

In southern districts, excluding Kanniyakumari, and Pudukottai
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Madurai Today

RELIGIONSelva Vinayagar Temple: Pradosha puja, Railway Colony, 4.30 p.m.Navaneetha Krishnaswamy Devasthanam: Vasantha utsavam, Ramayana Chavadi Lane,
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Van driver assaults, bites police inspector

A goods carrier driver was arrested on a charge of assaulting and biting an Inspector of Police (traffic) after the latter stopped the vehicle for a t
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Jamath leaders allege attempt to disturb peace

RAMANATHAPURAMAlleging that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and other Hindu outfits were trying to foment communal clash in Periyapattinam village, J
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Woman, daughter killed in accident

Reckless driving by mini bus drivers here claimed the lives of a woman and her daughter on Wednesday.Police said Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporatio
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Panel set up for revision of town Plan Act

Revision being made in the background of the devastating floods in 2018
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Life convict writes to Governor on release

MADURAI R. P. Ravichandran, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has written to Governor Banwarilal Purohit requesting him to either
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Desilt channels before onset of monsoon, say farmers

‘Ensure that water released for ‘kar’ paddy cultivation reached even tail-end areas’
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Priyanka’s Varanasi roadshow gathers crowds

The local unit of the Congress had made elaborate arrangements to pull in the crowds for the roadshow, a party leader said.
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Loan, familial discord led to suicide: Police

Police yet to give clean chit to bank officials
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Supreme Court imposes fine on ‘lethargic’ Bihar government officials

The Bihar government has been directed to collect a fine of ₹20,000 from the pockets of its officers for the 728-day delay in filing an appeal in the apex court.
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HC cautions family courts

Criticises trend to foist false cases on biological fathers
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One killed, four hurt in fire at idle cracker unit

It remained sealed following a blaze that killed seven in February
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Pakistan airspace to remain shut for Indian flights till May 30

Pakistan’s Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry had said that the status quo will remain till the conclusion of elections in India.
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Nathuram Godse remark: Didn’t use the term ‘terrorist’, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal asked his detractors to make “valid allegations”, asking if he could cater to only one section of people after entering active politics.
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Drill for minerals on China border: Arunachal Pradesh to GSI

The State government also sought the development of road for exploration and extraction of minerals along the international border.
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News Analysis: Why Vidyasagar is important to the hoi polloi of Bengal

Bengalis mostly remember him for his pioneering work, Barna Parichay, a book to introduce Bengali to beginners.
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Power shutdown

There will be power shutdown in the following areas between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday due to maintenance work to be undertaken by Tangedco at its
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Nathuram Godse remark: Didn’t use the term ‘terrorist’, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal asked his detractors to make “valid allegations”, asking if he could cater to only one section of people after entering active politics.
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Drill for minerals on China border: Arunachal Pradesh to GSI

The State government also sought the development of road for exploration and extraction of minerals along the international border.
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US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Baghdad, Arbil

Washington has ramped up pressure on Tehran in recent days, accusing Iran of planning “imminent” attacks in the region, and bolstering the American military presence in the Gulf.
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A bold bittern

On most days, the afore-given line will work as an oxymoron. But last Sunday at Ram Nagar in Madipakkam, it did not
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News Analysis: Why Vidyasagar is important to the hoi polloi of Bengal

Bengalis mostly remember him for his pioneering work, Barna Parichay, a book to introduce Bengali to beginners.
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Temporary ‘removal’ or taking photocopies of original documents amounts to theft: SC

Dishonest and temporary “removal” of original documents to take photocopies and to further use information within amounts to theft, the Supreme Court
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US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Iraq

The US on Wednesday ordered all non-emergency staff to leave its embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Arbil, as tensions mount between the United Stat
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Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead

Brexit deal vote likely in early June; Brexit rebels to vote against Ms. May’s deal; “What has changed,” asks the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party, which props up Ms. May’s minority government; Labour worries that Ms. May’s successor could renege
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Korean national dies in road accident in Anantapur district

A Korean national Min Kyoungyun (39) died in a road accident near Kodikonda in Anantapur district when the car in which they were travelling, turned t
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For Lok Sabha election campaign, ₹1000 software tool helps overcome WhatsApp controls

The activities highlight the challenges WhatsApp faces in preventing abuse in India, its biggest market with more than 200 million users.
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Mamata’s morphed photo: SC pulls up Bengal govt for BJP leader’s overnight detention

Why was she kept behind bars despite May 14 order to release her immediately on bail, asks court; calls her arrest “prima facie arbitrary” in the first place
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Trinamool releases video of Vidyasagar statue vandalism, blames BJP

Trinamool Congress will be submitting the video to the Election Commission and complain against Tuesday's violence in Kolkata.
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PM attacks opposition in last poll public meeting in Bihar

In his last public meeting related to election at Paliganj in Patna district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked opposition parties o
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To protest desecration of Vidyasagar statue, Mamata changes Twitter DP with his photo

Trinamool Congress’s official profile on Twitter and Facebook was also changed with a picture of Vidyasagar.
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No onion, no garlic midday meals: Nutrition institute stands by its report

Fruits, vegetables can be used interchangeably, notes the report
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Kamal Haasan comment: Delhi HC says ‘no’ to plea for a direction to ECI

On May 13, the Makkal Needhi Maiam chief said, ‘The first terrorist post India's independence is a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse’
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Couple arrested for murder of Mangaluru woman, whose mutilated body parts were found in gunny bag

Following extensive field work and interrogation, police said they got information about the financial transaction between the victim and the culprit.
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3-yr-old rape: J&K High Court seeks police report on case by May 17

The rape of the 3-year-old took place on May 8 in Trehgam area of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir
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Resilient Rebuilding – Lessons from the Kerala Floods

The State of Kerala, which is known for its rich and diverse natural heritage did not have to face natural calamities of significant magnitude since 1
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IMD says southwest monsoon to reach Kerala on June 6

The India Meteorological Department uses a customised weather model to forecast the arrival of the 2019 monsoon in Kerala
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For Gayathri Vijayalakshmi, it’s never too old to dance

Age has not come in the way of the dancer’s passion for Bharatanatyam. She performs in Thiruvananthapuram on May 19
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Don’t just say violence, it was an open attack on us: Amit Shah on Bengal violence

“For its vote bank politics, Trinammol Congress can destroy the statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar,” Mr. Shah said.
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The missing link: last-mile connectivity dogs Chennai Metro

Experts call for a mix of transport options with a common ticketing system
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The Hindu Young World camp starts from May 20

Students in the age group eight to 15 years are elligible
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Periye murders: 2 CPI(M) leaders held

On charges of helping the accused escape and destroy proof
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HC quashes termination of prosecutor’s services

Appointed by UDF govt. in Anjeri Baby murder case
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Three killed in air conditioner blaze in Tindivanam

Three members of a family were charred to death in a blaze that broke out after an air conditioner exploded in a house in Kaveripakkam near Tindivana
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General election 2019 | Live: PM is honest only on paper just like he is an OBC only on paper: Mayawati

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance
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Alabama Senate passes ban on abortion, with few exceptions

Alabama Senators rejected an attempt to add an exception for rape and incest. The amendment was voted down 21-11, with four Republicans joining Democrats.
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Moti Nagar murder: a friend for 32 years mourns the loss

Suspects accused to be under the influence of drugs; says victim was a polite man
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Congress changes MLC candidate for Ranga Reddy

Eyes Nalgonda seat given its strength
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Telecom poles to fetch ₹5 crore annual revenue to GHMC

Corporation allows JIO, ACT Fibernet to erect 50,000 poles in city’s six zones
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When parasols made a political statement at Thrissur Pooram festival

They sported images of Army personnel and Lord Ayyappa
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MG varsity opens online window for UG courses

The online registration for the undergraduate programmes offered by Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will begin by 2 p.m on Wednesday. Applications can
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Rainy day in the national capital, Alabama Senate passes ban on abortion, and other news in pictures

 11.00 a.m.Rainy day in the national capital Rain brought a much needed respite from the scorching heat on Wednesday and this spell of pleasant weathe
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Veerabrahmendra Swamy aradhana mahotsavam held

Religious fervour marked the Veerabrahmendra Swami aradhana mahostavam held at the temple to commemorate the day on which the Swami entered into ‘Jeev
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Guntur govt. school students make their parents proud

Students of various schools in Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) have made their parents proud as many as 21 of them scored 10 out of 10 GPA in the S
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25 municipal school students from Vijayawada score 10 GPA

Overall pass percentage put at 86.33
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Krishna district minor girl found pregnant at shelter home

Victims rescued in a missing case in March, refuses to undergo abortion
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‘Temperatures to stay around 45°C for the next four days in Andhra Pradesh’

Heatwave likely to come back on May 19
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Perennial wait at old age homes in city

Despite comfy stay, parents miss the love of their children
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1,700 staff to be engaged for counting of votes

Mock exercises conducted to train supervisors and mirco-observers on procedures, postal ballots
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Thailand, Malaysia air fare now at ₹2,999

AirAsia on Tuesday announced attractive fares for Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok from Visakhapatnam.Passengers can now fly to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok at f
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RINL holds yoga campfor sports enthusiasts

Breath control techniques taught
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Traffic chaos is the norm in Tirupparankundram

Rail track accidents have not ended, despite buses entering the pilgrimage centre now
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Morning digest: India to decide on Iran crude imports after polls, several injured in clashes at Amit Shah’s rally, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Water supply in select areas in Udupi today

The Udupi City Municipal Council will provide tap water in the following areas on Wednesday: Doddanagudde, Karambally, Janata Colony, Weavers Colony,
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Work on Thokkottu, Pumpwell flyovers likely to breach another deadline

Concessionaire was given a deadline of March 31 and May 31, respectively, to complete it
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Joyride turns fatal for Andhra Pradesh girl

Trolley cabin tilted to a side after some bolts came loose
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Expedite Hyderabad-Amaravatigreenfield expressway, Centre urged

Meet reviews status of implementation of AP Reorganisation Act
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