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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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PM Modi to visit Jaguar Land Rover plant in UK
me Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plant, a subsidiary of India's Tata Motors, during the course of his three-day visit to Britain starting on Thursday. JLR now annually produces around 425,000 vehicles, which are sold across the world.

Vodafone says IPO preparations underway
Vodafone Group Plc today said it has started preparations for an initial public offer (IPO) of its Indian business.

Modi to explore avenues of biz with UK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sets off on a three-day visit to Britain beginning Thursday with a focus on boosting ties in trade and investment, defence and energy sectors besides enhancing cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism.

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New long-haired wasp species found in India
Indian researchers have discovered five new long-haired species of wasps from different parts of the country.

China smog around 50 times WHO recommendations
Pictures showed smog so thick that buildings in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in the northeast, were rendered invisible.

Aus, China to share info on Antarctica ice condition
Australia and China on Monday inked a deal to share information about sea ice conditions around Antarctica for better navigation and shipping in the Earth's southernmost continent. Antarctica, the Earth's fifth largest continent, is covered in ice. Antarctica covers Earth's South Pole.

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Afghans march through capital to protest killings
Thousands of people marched through the Afghan capital today, carrying the coffins of seven ethnic Hazaras who had been kidnapped and beheaded and calling for a new government that can ensure security in the country.

5 killed in Kurdish militant attacks in Turkey
A street cleaner in southeastern Turkey was killed on Wednesday by flying shrapnel and a police officer was wounded after his armoured vehicle drove over an explosive device thought to have been laid by Kurdish militants, security sources said.

May take China to court over South China Sea: Indonesia
Indonesia could take China to the International Criminal Court (ICC) if Beijing's claim to the majority of the South China Sea and part of Indonesian territory is not resolved through dialogue, Indonesia's security chief said on Wednesday.

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Now, 3D print your own walking robot
Researchers have developed a tool that can let even a novice build a customised 3D-printed walking robot.

India-Eurasia 'crash' 47 million years ago gave birth to Himalayas
Himalayas were born about 47 million years ago when India and Eurasia initially smashed into each other, scientists, who discovered the first oceanic microplate in the Indian Ocean, has found.

Medical ethics prohibit doctor-patient sexual liason
Medical ethics clearly prohibit any sexual contact between a doctor and a patient.

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10 best tech MNC workplaces in the world
The study carried out by the Great Places to Work Institute covers a wide variety of industries and 47 countries. So, here's over to 10 best tech MNC workplaces in the world.

Bill to limit H-1B hiring introduced in US senate
The bill would prohibit companies from hiring H-1B employees if they employ more than 50 people and more than 50% of their employees are H-1B and L-1 visa holders.

Diwali: 4 unconventional gadget gifts under Rs 8,000
In 2013, you gifted a five-megapixel camera phone to someone you love. Last year, you upgraded to a 10MPs handset, and this year, you intend to buy a 21MP phone. Sure, the object of your affection will be happy, but let's get a little more creative this year. Pledge to gift a gadget that has some novelty associated with it. To give you a heads-up, we have a few recommendations.

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E-pathshala to put textbooks at fingertips
Gone are the days when one would have to wait to get the textbooks or make do with the old ones due to short supply.And parents would wait for the half-yearly or annual exam results to know the progress of their wards.

No pen, watch allowed during NET
The Central Board of Secondary Education, which conducts the National Eligibility Test, has announced that candidates appearing for the coming NET will not be allowed to carry pen or wear wrist watches in the exam hall.

WBJEE to be an 8.5hr ordeal on May 17, a weekday
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2016 for engineering and medical will be held on May 17, for the first time a weekday, to ensure that the crucial tests do not clash with the impending Assembly elections expected anytime between April 1 and May 15.

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Mumbai RTOs registers more cars bikes, several deliveries lined up for today
Several brand new cars and bikes are being delivered to buyers today on the occasion of Laxmi pujan (Diwali).

Bhayander Shiv Sena corporator assaults party worker for not giving way to his car
A Shiv Sena corporator from Bhayander allegedly assaulted a party worker for not giving way to his car on a busy road on Monday.

CR services to Kalyan stall after buffaloes come under train
Central Railway (CR) services on the slow line to Kalyan remained shut for nearly an hour on Tuesday morning after three buffaloes came under a train between Thane and Kalwa.

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Guests dance the night away at Adda in Delhi
Delhiites recently witnessed an interesting evening at Adda in GK-I, where guests danced the night away. which was much appreciated by the guests in attendance.

DJ duo Nina Shah and Mallika Haydon perform at Sura Vie by TYC in Delhi
This Saturday, Delhi’s party crowd witnessed an Elektrovertz evening featuring the DJ duo Nina Shah and Mallika Haydon at Sura Vie by TYC, Janpath – a Sanjeev Kapoor restaurant.

Make cops accountable: DCW chief
Maliwal attended the first-ever coordination committee meeting with the LG and Delhi Police commissioner B S Bassi on Tuesday .

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Crorepati burglar drove auto by day
He went around in a Honda car, would wear a suit while visiting his building to collect rent - around Rs 30,000 per month each from three flats - and led a lavish lifestyle.

Special buses for festival rush
To meet the festival rush, KSRTC will deploy 500 extra buses from November 10 (Naraka Chaturdashi) to November 12 (Balipadayami).

Ashwin withdraws plea against probe
A division bench headed by Justice H Billappa dismissed the petition as withdrawn after Ashwin's counsel filed a memo seeking its withdrawal in light of the Special Investigation team(SIT) already conducting the probe.

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Intermediate girls up against many odds

Loco pilots in SCR zone a sleep-deprived lot

City lab found lead levels in Maggi within permissible limits

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Jayalalithaa announces relief for rain-affected in TN, but opposition says measures not enough
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the relatives of 19 people who died in various rain-related incidents in the state in the last one week.

Burglars strike at cop's house in Madurai
Burglars broke into three houses, including that of a police inspector, in Madurai and escaped with valuables.

Landslides affect traffic on Salem-Yercaud road
Vehicular traffic on the Salem-Yercaud road in Tamil Nadu has been affected since Tuesday evening following landslides due to heavy rain.

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FDI norms relaxation to boost NRGs investment in Gujarat
Central government’s move to ease norms related to investments by companies owned and controlled by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) is set to boost investment in the state by Gujarat-origin businessmen from across the globe. Real estate, e-commerce, aviation, pharmaceuticals and start-ups are going to be the biggest beneficiaries.

Diwali vacations: Amdavadis choose road over air
From Jodhpur in Rajasthan to Gir in Saurashtra, people mostly with small or nuclear families are heading to these destinations to make the most of the vacations. As the air fares have spiraled up by 4-7 times for some of these popular destinations from Ahmedabad, people are taking the road or train route for their journeys.

Gujarat lovers forego share in property to live together

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Lekhpal aspirants create ruckus, block train movement for hours
Violent agitation by Chakbandi Lekhpal aspirants brought train movement on Mughalsarai-Allahabad-Kanpur section of busy Howrah-New Delhi route came to a standstill for four to five hours on Sunday.

Selfie on postage stamp soon
Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp.

Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP
Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station.

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Move to give preference to local students in admissions
The state government plans to give preference to local students in Plus II and Plus III admissions by effecting certain changes in the centralized e-admission process in junior and degree colleges.

Skin bank a boon for burns patients
Good news for burns patients in the state.

Fearless forester stands guard in Sunabeda forest
A wildlife forester, who was kidnapped by Maoists five years ago and was released after a day following the rebels' decision in praja court (also called Praja Adalat), has been an inspiration for other forest personnel in Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary in Nuapada district.

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Vijayavargiya uses dog anology against Shotgun
Barely 24 hours after BJP-led NDA's debacle in Bihar assembly election, party general secretary Kailash Vijayavargiya landed into another controversy by using dog anology against senior leader and MP Shatrughan Sinha.

MP all set to seek Rs 3,500cr loan to tide over financial crisis
Madhya Pradesh government reeling under a severe financial crisis and with no aid forthcoming from the Centre has once again planned to borrow Rs 3,500 crore as loan against its securities for ten years on Tuesday, the day after 'Dhanteras', which marks the begining of the five-day Diwali festival. Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi, Goddes of wealth, for prosperity and well-being.

HC notice to MP govt over defunct women's panel
At a time when Madhya Pradesh accounts for a high number of crimes against women, MP State Women’s Commission (MPSWC) has been non-functional for more than a year now. Taking note of it, the Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) issued a notice to the state government recently and sought reply on the matter in three weeks’ time.

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Radiology day celebrated
The fourth international day of radiology was celebrated by department of radiodiagnosis at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, by holding a continuing medical education (CME) on 'Pediatric Imaging and Radiation Protection.' The day is celebrated in honour of Nobel prize winning scientist Dr W C Rontgen who discovered X-rays on November 8, 1895.

Abandoned, she fights disease and loneliness
Eyes bright with unshed tears, Rupa, 15, stares at the door next to her hospital bed.She knows no one is going to walk in, but she wills someone, anyone, to come.

Before Diwali, smooth affair on roads
A day after traffic snarls on Dhanteras, Tuesday was a rather smooth affair for residents rushing to markets for that last-mintue shopping before Diwali.

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