News Digest: Stone-pelting cases down by 50%: Government

Stone-pelting cases down by 50%: Government
Stone-pelting incidents in J&K declined to 1,261 last year from 2,808 in 2016, junior Union minister of state for home minister Hansraj Ahir informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

BJP, Cong delay submission of I-T info to EC again
For the third year in a row, the two largest national parties - BJP and Congress - have delayed the submission of audited reports of income.

Sanitary pad dispensers at railway stations soon
The national transporter will ensure that sanitary pads are available at affordable prices to ease travel woes of women passengers. The plan was discussed at a meeting chaired by railways minister Piyush Goyal.

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Don't charge GST from affordable housing buyers: Government to builders

GoAir appoints Jyri Strandman as COO

India to auction 60 small discovered oil, gas fields
Blocks that will be auctioned were originally controlled by Oil and Natural Gas Corp and Oil India Ltd. The fields have remained undeveloped for years due to their small size and the high cost of development.

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It's a boy: Gorilla baby in Leipzig Zoo named Kio

Tiger found resting in UP farmer's attic, rescued
After a fulfilling weekend, the family of 45-year-old Bhole Ram, a farmer who tills his one acre of land with four sons and a daughter, had wished each other goodnight before they went off to bed.

Flowering plants originated 250 million years ago: Study
Flowering plants may have originated between 149 and 256 million years ago, according to a study published today. Researchers found that flowering plants are neither as old as suggested by previous molecular studies, nor as young as a literal interpretation of their fossil record.

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US announces 'toughest' sanctions on North Korea ahead of Olympics face-off
Washington will soon unveil its "toughest sanctions ever" on North Korea, US Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday, adding that the Pyongyang regime would not be allowed to "hijack" the upcoming Olympics.

Hi-tech baggage scanners to be installed at 9 airports
The CTX 9,800 high-speed explosives detection system can scan 1,800 bags per hour and is certified by the US Transportation Security Administration and the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The scanners will be installed at nine airports, including Chennai and Kolkata.

7 killed, 67 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area
The magnitude 6.4 quake, which hit near the coastal city just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday, injured 260 people and caused four buildings to collapse, officials said.

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Abhi-Ash and Aaradhya back from vacation
In a picture snapped by the paparazzi, the trio was spotted at the airport returning back to Mumbai

Ranbir Kapoor basks in the Bulgarian sun
Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for his next ‘Brahmastra’, also starring Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan. The actor is currently in Bulgaria in the company of director Ayan Mukerji and a latest sun-kissed picture of the actor while sitting at a café is proof how happy he is.

Smriti Irani speaks at 'PadMan' screening
Akshay Kumar recently hosted a special screening of his upcoming film ‘PadMan’ for Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani. Interestingly, Irani not just loved the film but also spoke openly about the issues addressed in the film.

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Like Space X, Isro too working on reusable rocket stages

Ibuprofen, acetaminophen can influence your emotions

Huge number of viruses falling on us from sky: Study
An astonishing number of viruses are circulating around the Earth's atmosphere - and falling from it, according to a study. The finding may explain why genetically identical viruses are often found in very different environments around the globe, researchers said.

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3rd ODI: All-round India crush SA to take unassailable 3-0 lead
An all-round show saw India crush South Africa by 124 runs in the third ODI in Cape Town on Wednesday as they took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the six-match series. The wristspinners again spelled the doom for the hosts as the pair of Kuldeep Yadav (4/23) and Yuzvendra Chahal (4/46) shared eight wickets to bowl out South Africa for 179 in chase of 304.

Dhoni first Indian keeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs
Former India captain MS Dhoni has become the fourth wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals in the ODI cricket after Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Boucher.

Dubai Tour 2018: Elia Viviani wins second stage
Quick-Step Floors sprinter Elia Viviani overcame a last minute threat from Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen to swiftly move across the finish line of Stage 2 of the Dubai Tour.

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Apple says it sees 'strong demand' for replacement iPhone batteries
The company apologized and lowered the price of battery replacements for affected models from $79 to $29.

Xiaomi confirms it will not launch any smartphone at MWC 2018
The Mobile World Congress is all set to kick off on February 26, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.

Hike partners with Airtel to bring 'Total' app to smartphones
Homegrown messaging app Hike has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Airtel.

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Sexual assault case: Students protest at Bharati College
There was chaos in Bharati College when students came out in large numbers on Wednesday to support a fellow student who has accused a college teacher of sexually harassing her.

Delhi govt schools will teach kids to stay happy

Sexual harassment cases: Delhi University doing little to make women feel safe

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Mumbai: Activist seeks info from IMD, asked to pay GST
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has now issued a show-cause notice to the CPIO for including GST in the fees and asking the activist to pay in advance for furnishing information under the RTI Act.

Case against Mumbai cop Daya Nayak closed, may get promoted
In a respite for cop Daya Nayak, a special court accepted the closure report submitted by anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in a disproportionate assets case.

HC lambasts Maharashtra govt, warns it not to abdicate its duties
"Everything, right from the delivery of the baby to naming the baby..they expect us to nurture till the child attains youth.They are very happily shifting the burden on us.

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Cops tell court case against Jain ACB's job
The Delhi Police on Wednesday informed a court that the case against AAP minister Satyendar Jain relating to irregularities in PWD contracts pertains to the Anti-Corruptiom Bureau.

Sexual assault case: Students protest at Bharati College
There was chaos in Bharati College when students came out in large numbers on Wednesday to support a fellow student who has accused a college teacher of sexually harassing her.

Fraud charge on Jaypee Infra in insolvency court
The insolvency resolution professional for Jaypee Infratech has accused the ailing company of "fraudulently and wrongfully" mortgaging 858 acres of land to secure the loans of Jaiprakash Associates, its parent company.

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Quack infects people with HIV: UP village continues to live under scare
Prem Ganj, a settlement of about 5,000 people, is living under the shadow of an unknown fear.Deep Chand (name changed), sobbing inconsolably, is an embodiment of that mortifying scare.

USL puts corporate headquarters on the block

'Bullied' student kills self in Bengaluru
Meghana C, a first-semester civil engineering student at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, hanged herself at home in Bengaluru.

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City P3Ps made a beeline to make wax sculptures of their own hands

SCR becomes 1st rail zone with 100% LED lighting at stations

Hyderabad based MEIL dedicates WUPPTCL to nation

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How Chennai police captured 6 dozen wanted men in 1 raid

20,500 got HIV through blood transfusion in 11 years: Data

Gatecrashing birthday party of don, cops arrest 76 gangsters

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Inter-modal transport hub to come up at Ranip
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s ambitious inter-modal transport hub (IMTH) at Ranip has been approved under the Government of India’s Smart City Project and the nodal agency for Smart City Ahmedabad Development Ltd. (SCADL) is likely to take up the project soon. AMC has reportedly initiated the tendering process as well.

Gujarat asks for more Narmada water
The Gujarat government, which has already officially announced that it will not give Narmada water for irrigation or industrial use this summer, and also planned to reduce supply of drinking water from Narmada in major cities, has approached the Centre for immediate intervention. Given the low level of water in the Sardar Sarovar Dam, and big reduction in water released from MP, the Gujarat government wants the Centre to direct MP to release greater quantities of Narmada water daily to tackle impending drinking water crisis in Gujarat.

Gujarat gets 8,500 applications for GST refunds
As many as 8,500 online applications for refunds under GST have been received by the state government and refunds to the tune of Rs 950 crore have so far been given to business owners and traders, said commissioner of state tax, Gujarat government, PD Vaghela on Wednesday.

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Allahabad to get sea plane and amphi bus before Kumbh

Five arrested for abetting cheating

15 lakh civil cases pending, Uttar Pradesh govt wants Lok Adalats daily
Aiming to bring down the huge pendency of over 15 lakh civil cases in UP, the state government has decided that Lok Adalats would work daily instead of just once a month.

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Odisha: Centre relaxes FAQ norms for paddy procurement

BJP demands Odisha CM's apology in egg hurling case

Naveen Patnaik orders SIT probe into Kunduli 'rape-suicide'

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'16 Lakh Kisans Will Benefit From Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana'

Pakoda wars spices up poll fare

Visa block for Pak woman's wish to see ailing father

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Slain gangster Rocky's sister joins Akali Dal
Rajdeep Kaur, sister of slain gangster-turned-politician Jaswinder Singh Rocky, joined Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Fazilka on Wednesday.

Cong suspends 37 leaders in HP for six years

Air Asia's Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur flight by year-end

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