Saturday, May 18, 2019

Residential summer camp for tribal children inaugurated

Madurai“What should I do to become a Judge?” “Why is there a social disparity in the society?” “Why are basic amenities not ensured to the downtrodden
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Mamata Banerjee asks Election Commission to to eschew bias

Writes to panel on eve of final phase.
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Our campaign went on track: BJP

Aim was to have it centred on the image of PM, rather than individual candidates.
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CCB busts international Red Sanders smuggling racket

Consignments were exported via Chennai and Mumbai
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HC remands land acquisition case back to lower court

Madurai The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has remanded a land acquisition case, involving the AMRL Hi-Tech Special Economic Zone, Tirunelveli
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Election Commission issues notice to Sunny Deol

The Election Commission has issued a notice to BJP candidate from Gurdaspur Sunny Deol for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. Poll offici
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‘Ishq’ review: Laudable intent, poor execution

This Shane Nigam-starrer decries moral policing but ends up celebrating another kind of evil
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Naga People’s Front to pull out of Manipur government after Lok Sabha election results

The (NPF) has decided to pull out of Nongthombam Biren Singh’s coalition government in Manipur after the Lok Sabha election results on May 23. Senior
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Citizens fume as Bescom grapples with rain related outages

Friday’s downpour resulted in power cuts, lasting the whole night in some parts of the city
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‘Genetic analysis helping in better treatment of Retinoblastoma’

With early diagnosis, we can treat cancer without loss to vision: doctor
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BJP will get me assassinated like Indira Gandhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta condemns the Delhi CM’s accusations.
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Bookies have an extended run this year

It is money-minting time as the World Cup kicks off two weeks after the end of IPL
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In West Bengal, a great race in rallies

In the most acrimonious campaign in West Bengal’s electoral history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and Chief Minister and Trin
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Law always catches up: police

‘There is no getting out of the web of betting’
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Betting blooms as law fails to act as a deterrent

Both bookies and punters seen as equal wrongdoers under A.P. Gaming Act, 1974
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Survival tops voter agenda in Sundarbans

Nantu Das, a resident of the remote estuarine island of Ghoramara in the Sundarbans, got his daughter married on May 14, five days before the 3,800 v
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Murky world of cricket betting

Educated youngsters, lured by easy money, are putting careers at stake
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Bihar will be a walkover for the NDA: Sushil Modi

Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader says good governance is the poll plank of the alliance.
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Murder case against prison warder

He has been booked for the death of an undertrial in January this year
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Families of honour killing victims share stories of caste brutality

‘Discrimination towards SC is deeply entrenched in society’
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Liver care clinic launched

Dr. G.Viswanathan Hospitals on Saturday launched an Integrated Liver Care Clinic at Mambazhasalai in the city.Free screening and consultation will be
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Police open fire at rowdy sheeter

The Ashok Nagar police opened fire when a notorious rowdy allegedly attacked a policeman in an attempt to evade arrest at the Indian Christian cemeter
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Tie-up with tuna exporters on the cards

The Tamil Nadu fisheries department has proposed to link the Rameswaram fishermen, who have taken to deep sea fishing with an amalgamation of tuna fis
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Deep sea fishing nets them a bountiful catch

Three fishermen have made an earning of more than ₹2.50 lakh each per voyage
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Students lend a helping hand to the homeless

Moved by the plight of the city’s homeless people, a group of college students has found a common cause in sharing food packets and some companionship
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Why has the U.S. raised trade war stakes?

What are the causes and the consequences of the heightened tariffs battle between the Trump administration and China?
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Multiple solutions for a better Bengaluru

Suggestions were made at a symposium
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Bathing ban at ‘Papanasam Thalaiyanai’ is being flouted

Defying the bathing ban at ‘Papanasam Thalaiyanai’, ‘adventurous tourists’ dare to take a dip at this dangerous spot by jumping into the pool while ot
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Fishermen and farmers to oppose hydrocarbon project

Fisherfolk and farmers of various villages in Keezh Velur and Vedaranyam taluks in Nagapattinam district have resolved to strongly oppose hydrocarbon
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TRS to organise camps for electors

The polls are scheduled on May 31
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A reunion after 27 long years

After a gap of 27 years, the 1991 – 1992 batch students of St. Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai, met on the college premises on Saturday i
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Top news of the day: Stage set for last phase of Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner terms reports on Ashok Lavasa’s 'recusal' from MCC matters ‘unsavoury', and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Complaint against Kamal Haasan

Hindu Munnani has lodged a complaint against Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Haasan with the Thanjavur West Police station on Saturday.In his complai
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Govt. allows local bodies to take loans to fund PMAY-LIFE

In a move that brings relief to cash-strapped local self-government bodies, the State government has accorded permission to the urban local bodies to
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Decision on public consultation on elevated corridor ‘after counting’

KRDCL MD says ‘will go by CM’s directions’
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Stage set for polling in Aravakurichi

Two lakh voters expected to exercise their franchise in 250 polling booths
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In Japan, driverless tractors are on the move

The driverless tractors can sense any obstruction on the field and come to an automatic halt when needed
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Dog saves baby buried by teen mother in Thailand

The newborn was lying under a layer of dirt near a farm in the Chumpuang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province in Thailand.
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Perils of a rail link built with Chinese funds

Due to shortage of electricity, the train could be blocked for a whole day of operations
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The task of renovating Westminster Palace

Patch-up work has been on for many decades but it has proved to be a bit of a hotchpotch.
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Environmental costs of a digital planet

The share of emissions from information and communication tech to rise from 2.5% in ’ 13 to 4% in ’ 20
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BBMP budget outlay slashed following civic chief’s note of caution

Brought down from ₹12,957.79 crore to ₹9,000 crore
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Women journalists in the age of online trolls

Shirazi said she deals with such negative campaigns by not checking her mentions on Twitter.
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Counting to take more time this time

Official declaration of results likely to be out only by May 23 evening
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Mettur level

The water level at Mettur dam stood at 48.72 feet on Saturday against its full level of 120 feet. The inflow was 56 cusecs, and the discharge 2,000 cu
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Call for united fight against hydrocarbon project

The Anti-methane Project Movement has called upon the political parties in Tamil Nadu to join the fight against the hydrocarbon exploration project.Ta
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Forged documents: Protesters demand release of IT engineer

Bank transaction documents forged to defame George Alencherry
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Australian Opposition leader Bill Shorten concedes defeat

The Labor party leader says his party will not be able to form the next government; he congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison
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Defence Ministry rejects Bimal Verma’s petition challenging appointment of Navy Chief

The Defence Ministry says the appointment is made considering all norms, asserting that seniority can not be the only criteria for selection
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When means does not justify end

While fighting moral policing, Ishq unintentionally celebrates another kind of evil
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Tripartite negotiations for DPL from May 27

The World Bank’s upcoming talks with Kerala government and Department of Economic Affairs of the Union government on May 27 and 28 in New Delhi will b
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Jayarajan’s remark triggers row

Women wearing face-covering veil should not be allowed to vote
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‘Bambaiyya’: A magic carpet tour of Mumbai

Fancy a kaali-peeli ride through Mumbai’s past and present with a 360 degree view? Take a look at ‘Bambaiyya’
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The Venice Biennale 2019 reflects the interesting times we are living in

The grand, the sombre and the marginalised intersect in the latest edition of the earth’s greatest art show
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Stage set for last phase of Lok Sabha elections

Over 10.01 crore voters are expected to decide the fate of 918 candidates.
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Wall of Peace catches connoisseur’s eye

Cherpulassery school wall captures freedom struggle as its chief motif
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CRPF jawan deployed at Rabri Devi’s residence commits suicide

The jawan shot himself dead at the RJD leader’s high-security Circular Road bungalow
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Austrian far-right leader resigns after video scandal

Media reports have alleged that Heinz-Christian Strache promised public contracts in return for campaign help from a fake Russian backer he met in a luxury villa on the island of Ibiza a few months before 2017 parliamentary elections in Austria.
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Tripura CM Biplab Deb warns ‘baiters’ in his government

The Tripura Chief Minister says ‘baiters’ have no place in the society and have to go away from the State
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Mehbooba Mufti praises Ashok Lavasa’s ‘integrity’

Her tweet comes in the backdrop that Mr. Lavasa has decided not be a part of the panel’s meetings on deciding violations of MCC.
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Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda sentenced to life

Panda was involved in several major cases of Maoist violence in Odisha.
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Opposition leaders step up bid to form coalition as Naidu meets Rahul, Pawar

Opposition parties are pitching for a joint anti-BJP front to steer the next government.
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Counting starts in Australian poll with opposition confident

A Galaxy exit poll found that the opposition Labor Party could win as many as 82 seats.
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Eight States gear up for final phase of elections, Sri Lanka marks war anniversary, and other news in pictures

2:00 pm Seventh phase of Lok Sabha pollsAs campaigning for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections in 59 parliamentary constituencies ended
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CEC terms reports on EC Lavasa’s recusal from MCC matters ‘unsavoury’

Mr. Lavasa recently wrote to Mr. Arora asserting that minority views be reflected in the final orders of the MCC matters.
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Hero dog saves buried baby in northeastern Thailand

Officer Panuvat said the suspect was 15 years old and had tried to dispose of the child because she was afraid her parents would get angry.
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Key constituencies in final phase of Lok Sabha polls

In 2014, the BJP had won 30 of the 59 seats going to the polls on Sunday.
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People like Pragya killing soul of India, says Kailash Satyarthi

Pragya later apologised for her statement, saying she respected Mahatma Gandhi and his work for the country cannot be forgotten.
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Official: bomb blast in western Afghanistan kills 2

Gelani Farhad, a spokesman for the province’s governor, says that 14 people were wounded in Saturday morning’s attack in the Obe area, including the district administrative chief.
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Can Mimi Chakraborty do a Mamata of 1984 in Jadavpur?

In 1984, Mamata Banerjee trounced CPI(M) veteran and noted lawyer Somnath Chatterjee.
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Former CIA official gets 20 years’ imprisonment for spying for China

The former official, Kevin Mallory, was convicted under the Espionage Act for selling classified US “defense information” to a Chinese intelligence agent for $25,000.
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Live: General election 2019 | Chandrababu Naidu discusses firming up anti-BJP front with Rahul

Polling will be held on May 19 in the seventh phase in the remaining 59 seats.
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India voices concern over delays in reimbursement to UN peacekeeping contributing countries

The UN owes India $38 million, among the highest it has to pay to any country, for peacekeeping operations as of March 2019
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Google celebrates Persian maths genius Omar Khayyam

Apart from his maths skills, he was also a well-known astronomer and poet
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US warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

It also served as a grim reminder that 30 years ago, the U.S. mistook an Iranian passenger jet for a warplane after their last naval battle with Tehran, killing all 290 people aboard.
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N.Korea asks U.N. chief to address ship seizure by ‘gangster’ U.S.

North Korea has said the ship seizure violated the spirit of the summit and demanded the return of the vessel without delay.
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Morning digest: Militants trapped in Pulwama as gunfight begins, Priyanka willing to be anything her party wants her to be, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Unusual migration leads to mortality of butterflies

Motorists using Uppilliyapuram-Thammampatti stretch adjacent to Pachamalai hills have a responsible role to play to prevent road kill of dark blue tig
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Militants trapped in Pulwama, gunfight on

Initial reports suggest one Hizbul Mujahideen militant has died so far in the exchange of fire. However, the police have not confirmed any casualty officially or divulged details on the number of militants.
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Lokesh opens ethnicwear showroom in city

Panchayat Raj and IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated Jahapanah, an ethnic wear showroom, on Bandar Road here on Friday.Later speaking reporters, Mr.
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Police bust dacoit gang, 3 held

They had allegedly struck in both A.P. and Telangana
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Transport wing reads out theriot act to pvt. bus operators

Ensure drivers stay sober while at the wheel, says official
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Periodic checks essential after 40 to keep hypertension under check, says expert

The Hindu and Andhra Hospitals organise programme on World Hypertension Day
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Special drive to check quality of edible oil, food at eateries

Drive, which started on May 15, will continue till month-end
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Sheila Dikshit wants EC to cancel candidature of Pragya Thakur

Says Modi and Shah must be held accountable for her remarks
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Plea to remove election symbol from ballot papers

Petitioner wants photos of candidates
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FIR against e-commerce site for ‘hurting sentiments’

The Noida police on Friday registered a case against e-commerce giant Amazon for allegedly hurting “Hindu sentiments” after rugs and toilet seat cover
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IIT-D signs MoU with Taiwanese university

To offer Joint Doctoral Degree Programme
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Bring important service matters to my notice, Sisodia tells officials

Says he holds power to create posts in govt departments, PSUs
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Parking space for over 1,300 cars in Noida

Work is nearing completion on three underground parking lots in the city which will offer space to more than 1,300 cars to park by this year end, Noid
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Rain brings some respite from heat

Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday providing some relief to Delhiites from the scorching heat.The Safdarjung observatory, rec
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JNUSU raises concerns over integrity of entrance exam

Who will monitor malpractices if no volunteers assigned for work, asks students’ body
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Plea in HC seeks civic bodies to clear salaries of teachers, doctors

Some of them received ₹4 and ₹8 as payment: petitioner
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DUAC rejects proposal to beautify Delhi’s borders

‘Structures do not portray future vision’
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Children have fun with Elphie and DJ bear at party promoting inclusivity

Event seeks to raise awareness about rights of queer people
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Faridabad RO finds ‘no substantial evidence’ of rigging at booth no. 87

Says only 8-10 voters alleged ‘forced voting, booth capturing’
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JNU student found dead inside library

Email sent to professor informing him about the extreme step
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St. Stephen’s teachers, students protest church intervention in interview panel

Demand protection of college constitution, academic integrity
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Chargesheet filed against man for harassing journalist during rally in 2018

CD containing video of alleged offence, FSL reports cited
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