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Set up special courts to try hoarders, PM Modi tells states

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed on the need for the Centre and states to launch coordinated efforts to deal with any possible adverse impact of weak monsoon rains.

Sex education in schools should be banned, health minister Harsh Vardhan says

After suggesting supremacy of fidelity over condoms to prevent AIDS, Harsh Vardhan has generated another row– by stating that sex-education in schools should be banned.

A month in office, PM Narendra Modi rues lack of 'honeymoon period'

"A big challenge I am facing in Delhi is to convey to a select group of people about our intentions and sincerity to bring a positive change in this country," PM said.

CITIES

Floating restaurants, heliports, waterways for Mumbai

Heliports, new waterway projects, floating hotels and restaurants, marinas, jetties and a giant observation wheel on the lines of the London Eye are part of a major new plan to drive growth and tourism in the city.

Police officer’s son alleges torture by dad

A 15-year-old boy, studying in standard 10, approached Sola police officials on Thursday morning and accused his father and stepmother of ill-treatment and physical torture.

‘Transgender’ constable gets job back

In a precedent-setting verdict, the Madras high court asked the state government to reinstate a police constable who was dismissed after medical tests determined she was a transgender.

TECH

#GoogleIO2014: Complete coverage

Google I/O 2014: Complete coverage

Google announces Android One platform for low-end smartphones

Google has announced Android One, a design reference platform that enables manufacturers to build low-end smartphones more easily, at I/O 2014.

Next Android version to have better performance, revamped UI

Google has given a preview of Android L release, the next version of Android, which focuses on performance as well as design.

SPORTS

Suarez gets nine-match ban, out of WC

Fifa banned Uruguay's Luis Suarez for 9 international matches and barred him from all football activities for four months for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.

Paes-Stepanek enter second round

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek put out Mariusz Fyrstenberg of Poland and Rajeev Ram of the US 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 to move into the second round.

Belgium beat Korea 1-0, win Group H

Vertonghen scored from a rebound in the 78th minute to give 10-man Belgium a 1-0 victory over South Korea and clinch top spot in Group H at the World Cup.

BUSINESS

Government mulls pricing gas in rupees

The government is weighing the option of switching to a mechanism of fixed return on investment for producers and setting domestic gas prices in rupees instead of dollars to shut out exchange rate volatility.

Star Alliance entry to end AI freebie culture?

Will Air India’s entry into Star Alliance from July 11 finally achieve the impossible: Clamp the brakes on free upgrades that netas, babus, other influential people and their kin have enjoyed for years by buying the cheapest economy tickets but getting ‘bumped’ up to business or first class?

Sensing loan waiver, farmers stop payment

After assuming charge in October, SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya has identified five areas of focus — bad loans, risk management, cost control, leveraging technology, improving service delivery and increasing non-interest income.

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review: 'Ek Villain'

When Guru's love Aisha is threatened by Rakesh, a villain, the evil within him resurfaces. He too bays for blood and how

'I saw bruises on Preity Zinta’s arm'

Actress Preity Zinta, who has accused her former boyfriend Ness Wadia of abusing and threatening her, has apparently shown her bruises to her neighbour.