News Digest: India needs to give a strong start to every child

India needs to give a strong start to every child

The epidemic you don't know about

Carpet area hiked under housing plan

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Fiscal math may have to be re-worked: Arun Jaitley
FM Arun Jaitley said recapitalisation of banks will be performance-linked and expected one or two bank consolidations to happen over next 12 months. He said state-run banks would be encouraged to lend to small and medium enterprises and a policy to direct loans to the sector is expected soon.

India key driver on Instagram's path to 1 billion users, Mike Krieger says

SEBI probing into sharing of listed companies info on social media
SEBI will also seek clarification from brokerages and listed firms if such individuals are found to be associated with them, the official said on the condition of anonymity.

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Plastic eaten by animals in deepest places on Earth
Scientists have found plastic in the stomachs of animals living more than 10 kilometres below the ocean surface in the deepest places on Earth. Researchers led by Newcastle University have uncovered evidence that plastic is being ingested by the animals living in the deepest chasms of oceans.

Bio-medical waste: NGT issues notice to four states
Putting an immediate ban on the burning of bio-medical waste, the green tribunal directed the four states — Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Punjab — to file their replies within one week. The case will now come up for hearing in the first week of December.

India-led solar alliance to add 1,000GW of energy by 2030
Set to become a legal entity in December, the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) plans to add 1,000 gigawatt (GW) of solar power across the globe by 2030 with an investment of nearly 1,200 billion euros. ISA’s future plans were made public in Bonn on the sidelines of the ongoing UN climate change conference.

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Fate of Mugabe hangs in balance amid coup confusion
The unfolding drama in the capital Harare was thrown into confusion when a smiling Mugabe was pictured shaking hands with Zimbabwe's military chief, the man behind the coup, raising questions about whether or not the end of an era was nigh.

UN urges Myanmar to give citizenship to Rohingyas
A key UN committee overwhelmingly approved a resolution on Thursday calling on Myanmar's authorities to end military operations against Rohingya Muslims, ensure their voluntary return from Bangladesh and grant them "full citizenship rights."

ISIS claims Afghanistan attack that killed 14

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Kangana's sister Rangoli blessed with a baby boy
Actress Kangana Ranaut, who had been making the headlines for quite a while, has become an aunt today as her sister, Rangoli Chandel delivered a baby boy, who she named Prithvi Raj Chandel.

Ishaan Khatter: Lesser known facts

Milind Soman's "perfect" b'day with girlfriend
Actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman recently hogged the limelight when he celebrated his 52nd birthday with girlfriend Ankita Konwar in Norway.

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NASA tool predicts which cities will flood due to melting ice
NASA has developed a new forecasting tool that can predict which cities will be affected as different portions of ice sheets melt due to global warming. The tool looks at the Earth's spin and gravitational effects to predict how water will be "redistributed" globally.

US scientists try 1st gene editing in the body
The experiment was done on Monday in California on 44-year-old Brian Madeux. Through an IV, he received billions of copies of a corrective gene and a genetic tool to cut his DNA in a precise spot.

Close new Earth-size world, where year lasts under 10 days
Ross 128 b is very near its star, thus the short orbit. But it doesn't get broiled because the red dwarf star is cool. The star is also quiet, meaning no radiation flare-ups. That's encouraging news for seekers of extraterrestrial life. The planet is believed to border the so-called habitable zone.

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1st Test: Lakmal stars on rain-curtailed day
Out of the 11.5 overs bowled on Day 1, Suranga Lakmal bowled six – all maiden and for three wickets, leaving India tottering at 17/3 when bad light stopped the play .

Kohli's support for Dhoni remarkable: Ganguly
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday hailed the way current captain Virat Kohli has come out in support of an under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the twilight of his career.

China Open: PV Sindhu sole Indian shuttler in quarterfinals
Second seed PV Sindhu, the last Indian shuttler at the China Open Super Series Premier, has progressed into the quarterfinals with a 21-15, 21-13 victory over Chinese teenager Han Yue in Shanghai on Thursday.

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OnePlus 5T vs Nokia 8 vs Honor 8: A Comparison
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus finally launched its much-talked OnePlus 5T smartphone at an event in New York.

Guess Connect smartwatches up to pre-order on Flipkart, price starts at Rs 23,000
Fashion brand Guess launched its first smartwatch last year.

OnePlus 5T to go sale in India on November 21 for Amazon Prime Members
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is all set to unveil its latest smartphone OnePlus 5T today at the global launch event in New York.

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FPM course: IIMB introduces reservation
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) takes a step ahead to welcome students from diverse background by mandating reservation in its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) from 2018-19 academic year.

25 lakh kids part of largest national learning survey

US still top draw, but growth rate of Indian students halves: Survey
Though the US is still a much-favoured destination for Indian students, the percentage of increase in fresh enrolments by Indians halved in 2016-2017 to 12.3% from almost 25% the previous year, according to the latest Open Doors survey conducted by the Institute of International Education.

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Maharashtra wants to first banish plastic water bottles from Mantralaya
The Maharashtra government unveiled a plan on Thursday to kick off its ambitious bid to become a plastic-free state from March next year.

Have staggered timings, govt urges BKC offices

State to ban plastic water bottles in schools, offices

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BJP worker, aide ambushed and shot; girl crossing road crushed
A 40-year-old BJP functionary and his driver were shot dead by four men on bikes who ambushed their Fortuner and sprayed it with gunfire at Tigri village in Greater Noida’s Bisrakh area on Thursday afternoon.

Delhi government to bring 40 services to your door

Air better, emergency measures rolled back in Delhi

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Bengaluru Central varsity colleges stuck with rote learning: Survey
The biggest challenge before the newly formed Bengaluru Central University ahead of the new academic session 2018-19 is to pull most of its affiliated colleges out of the grip of old-school teaching and learning methods, which is restricting them from making their presence felt on the national and world maps.

IIMB introduces reservation for doctoral programme
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) is implementing reservation for SC/ STs, non-creamy layer OBCs and persons with disabilities in its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) from 2018-19.

Ex-BMTC driver who lost vision awarded Rs 1.6 lakh
A former BMTC driver who alleged that he lost vision in both eyes following treatment at Vasan Eye Care has been awarded a compensation of Rs 1.60 lakh on humanitarian grounds by a state consumer forum.

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Amid revenue deficit, SCB resumes toll tax collection

Still no remedy for bottleneck on Road No.3, graveyard main hurdle

650 stung by dengue in 30 days, alarm rings

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Ex-staffer of tech firm raped 50, filmed act: Cops

DA case: 2 more Sasi kin face jail as HC confirms conviction

Former tech co man raped over 50 women in Chennai, say cops

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Hated by dads, girls battle for survival with moms

South Korea company to make 96 coaches for Ahmedaabd metro rail

Morbi ceramic tile makers mull a 'common brand' for exports

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Banks instructed to deposit coins

Congress will do well, says Pramod Tiwari
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari said that the Congress would perform well in the municipal polls across the state. He claimed that party workers were excited because the BJP had upset the voters with its decisions like implementation of GST and demonetisation. As a result, the Congress had emerged as the best alternative to BJP, he said.

Excise department cop injured in an attack, narrow escape for inspector
A constable posted at excise department sustained bullet injuries and an inspector had a narrow escape when two unidentified assailants sprayed bullets on them near Chaufatka in Dhoomanganj on Thursday.

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Plus II exams to begin from March 6
The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, on Thursday announced the schedule of plus II annul examinations for Arts, Science, Commerce, Vocational and Distance Education courses.

Odisha government clears 5 investment proposals worth Rs 381 crore
The state government on Thursday approved five investment proposals worth Rs 381 crore which has the potential to create 844 direct employment opportunities.

Naveen Patnaik performs ground breaking ceremony of industrial projects worth Rs 11,690 crore

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Take an insurance before buying 'Padmavati' ticket, says Facebook post

Panel's report on Petlawad tension by Monday
The inquiry commission formed to probe the communal tension after a Muharram procession was stopped at Petlawad in Jhabua district on October 12 last year will submit its report to the government by November 20.

Sunni Muslims will support Ram temple: Giriraj Singh

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Haryana man kills wife for denying sex
Infuriated on being denied conjugal rights, a Haryana man strangled his wife to death on Tuesday night.

Some Tibetans drop Chinese items from fairs across city

SFS wants students to submit MPhil & PhD students to submit thesis in Punjabi & Hindi

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