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Ghorasahan plotters wanted to bomb offices near border: NIA

All faiths consider gifting organs the most noble act

Lack of networking leading to organ wastage

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AI stake sale: Parliamentary panel to hear govt views
While a group of ministers, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, is looking into various aspects of the proposed disinvestment of Air India, the government has already decided to sell its entire 51 per cent stake in Pawan Hans Ltd (PHL), in which the rest 49 per cent holding is with ONGC.

Why Reliance is playing mentor to a bunch of tech ventures
RIL is preparing an ecosystem for entrepreneurs at the outskirts of Mumbai to home a batch of 20 entrepreneurs for testing their products and honing business plans.

No need for govt employees to visit bank to start pension: Government
There is no need for central government employees to visit banks to start pension as their copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO) will be handed over to them at the time of retirement, the Personnel Ministry has said.

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Billy Bragg addresses global warming threat in his new single
Singer Billy Bragg has addressed the dangers of global warming in his new single "King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood".

French zoo works to keep alive panda cub after its twin died
The pink, hairless male weighing 142 grams (five ounces) is tiny compared to its 86-kilogram (190-pound) mother. She bore twins Friday, but the firstborn was too weak to survive. Huan Huan and partner Yuan Zi are on a 10-year loan from China.

Fleet-footed giant tortoise escapes Japan zoo again
The reptile, measuring about one metre (three feet, three inches) in length, was captured on security cameras as she wandered out of the main entrance of Shibukawa Animal Park in western Japan's Okayama prefecture on Tuesday morning, according to zoo staffer Yoshimi Yamane.

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US VP Mike Pence denies eyeing presidential bid
US Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday denied that he is preparing for a presidential election run in 2020, saying the suggestion is "disgraceful and offensive."

Chicago to sue Trump admin over sanctuary city funding threat

Abbas pledges further sanctions on Gaza
Abbas, the leader of the internationally-recognised Palestinian government based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been seeking to weaken Hamas by cutting power supplies to Gaza. He said he would continue with sanctions, despite UN concerns that it amounts to collective punishment of residents.

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Pic: Amrita Arora's sons Azaan and Rayaan are having a blast
The celeb mom has taken to Instagram yet again to share an adorable picture of the two boys.

Pic: Sonakshi Sinha looks scintillating in orange
Taking to Instagram, the actress posted a stunning picture of herself in an orange off-shoulder dress that brought out the oomph factor in her.

Epic throwback: Tushar Kapoor with Jeetendra
Taking to Instagram, the new B-town dad shared an old monochrome throwback picture of his father Jeetendra partying with friends.

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IIT scientists develop silk mats that could treat arthritis
Scientists from IIT Guwahati have synthesised mats made of silk-proteins and bioactive glass fibres that they believe can assist the growth of bone cells and repair worn-out joints in arthritis patients.

Indian-origin doctor helps gene editing of human embryos
A team of scientists has altered human embryos using a new technique called CRISPR CAS9 that edits genes and in this case it helped remove a fatal mutation that leads to heart attacks. This now opens up an ethical 'Pandora's Box' if germline repairs and enhancements may become a thing in vogue.

NASA's Curiosity rover marks 5 years of Mars exploration
The rover, which landed at the Gale Crater -- an ancient lake -- is now examining clues on Mount Sharp, the mountain found in the middle of the crater, about long-ago lakes on Mars.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test
Ind vs SL: India spinner Ravindra Jadeja has been suspended for the upcoming Pallekele Test after his accumulated demerit points reached six within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in Colombo.

Boycott India in ICC events, Miandad tells PCB
Legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad, the veteran of 124 Tests, who also coached the national team thrice, said it was time Pakistan took a strong stance on cricket ties with India keeping in mind national interest and pride.

Arsenal win FA Community Shield
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and star signing Alvaro Morata were the Chelsea fall guys as Arsenal won the Community Shield 4-1 on penalties at Wembley on Sunday.

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Apple Watch 3 may 'break' iPhone ties: Report
Apple is said to be planning to reduce the reliance of the upcoming version of its smartwatch, likely to be called Apple Watch 3, on iPhones.

LG Q6 smartphone with 'FullVision' display to launch in India on August 10
South Korean electronics giant LG is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone LG Q6 in India.

YouTube Music now gets a much-desired feature
YouTube Music will now allow the YouTube Red members to download music for offline access for up to 30 days by downloading their favorite songs.

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UGC forms panel for high education standards

India will gain 100% literacy in next 5 years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar says

24 states look set to scrap no-detention policy in schools from 2018
According to a senior official, the change in the act became necessary due to the fall in learning outcomes that translate into an over-20% dropout in Class IX. Under the new policy, students will be tested in Classes V and VIII and those who fail won’t be promoted.

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To ward off sharks, BMC to define gardens, grounds

Cess on SUVs & high-end cars likely to rise from 15% to 25%

BMC fixes sunken road patch near Matunga school

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EMU coach derails at New Delhi stn

DJB mulls panel to monitor distribution

Rights of press not above common man's: Court

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Poetry in pure form leaves Bengalureans spellbound

This is how colleges keep the poll out of politics
College is no place for politics and union or council elections are only a matter of building a connect between students and the management: this seems to be the guiding thought in institutions in Bengaluru and indeed, across the state.

Race to Rajya Sabha enters home stretch

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Long weekend forecast: Despite 38% rise in air fare, denizens plan getaways for Independence Day

Tough nut Dutch peddler squeals on bureaucrat link

152% rise in private vehicles chokes air quality in capital

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Lush green hill may tower above mounds of garbage
Corpn Wants To Reclaim Kodungaiyur & Perungudi Landfills With `Piggyback Technique'

Six dead in multiple collision on Chennai-Bengaluru NH in Tamil Nadu
Six people, including two women, were crushed to death and eight others were injured in a vehicle pile-up on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway in Vellore district on Sunday.

Leaders of OPS, EPS, TTV groups use flight to discuss strategy

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Kheda youth kills elder brother, sister-in-law in honour killing
he had executed the perfect murder of his victims - his elder brother Vicky, 23, and sister-in-law Twinkle, 24, on August 4.

Veggie Gujarat paid highest fine for adulterated meat

Dhanraj Nathwani unanimously elected president of GSFA

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Aishwarya visits Sangam with Abhishek to immerse father's ashes
Devotees at the Sangam area of the city were for a surprise on Saturday morning when they saw a streamer arriving at the confluence of the three rivers and bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan immersed the ashes of her late father.

HC fines DG, medical education, for not replying

BJP is a party of internal democracy, says Sunil Bansal

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Children of prisoners to celebrate Raksha bandhan in Bhubaneswar

Two more cases of H1N1, Odisha govt asks hospitals to 'be prepared'
Two more persons tested positive for swine flu on Sunday raising the total number of positive cases to 34. The man (36) and woman (28) are natives of Bhubaneswar. A man had reportedly died of H1N1 on Saturday.

Journey of a scientist from an Odisha village to one of the planet's leading astronomers

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Married women bear the brunt of superstition

Cases of dengue emerging every second day in city

New signages go dark, BMC looks other way

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Netas forced cops' hand in stalking case?

Docs worry over new strain of swine flu

Garbage dumping site only hope for setting up of new industry in Mohali

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