Current Affairs Topics | General Studies Topics | General knowledge | 20th April 2018

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3. Indian banks' FY18 results likely to be weak, says S&P Global Ratings
4. Indian banks' FY18 results likely to be weak, says S&P Global Ratings
5. Former NSE bosses Ramkrishna, Narain face Sebi questions over colocation
6. Romesh Sobti
7. Fortis Healthcare
8. IPL 2018: How KKR breached RR fortress to climb to the top of points table
9. Rajasthan royals, IPL 2018, Ajinkya Rahane
10. Nokia 7 Plus review: An all-rounder with great battery and modern design
11. Nokia 7 Plus
12. Record $164-trn global debt clouds IMF's otherwise upbeat economic outlook
13. Glenmark Pharma gets USFDA nod for scalp and skin treatment drug
14. Malaysian plane skids off runway in Nepal; close shave for 139 on board
15. How high demand for a tutor made this maths teacher in China a billionaire
16. James Comey memo reveals Trump complained about Flynn's 'judgment issues
17. England's Premier League football teams have never been so profitable
18. Apple, Philip Morris, chip stocks lead Wall Street slide; financials gain
19. The extraordinary rise of Pakistan's only female banking CEO Sima Kamil
20. More than half of world's wealthy expect to live to 100, says survey
21. China stockpiles alumina for export as supply crunch drives record prices
22. China pushes for more Qualcomm concessions amid Trump trade spat
23. First public cinema opens in Saudi after 35-year ban; screens Black Panther
24. Facebook to put 1.5 billion users out of reach of new EU privacy law
25. Unilever, Nestle and other consumer giants woo investors with cash rewards
26. Meet Cuban President Diaz-Canel: Know about Raul Castro's ally in 10 points
27. 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Southern Iran, rattles nuclear power plant
28. Cuba elects its first non-Castro president in 60 years: Miguel Diaz-Canel
29. World's most unloved stocks pummeled further by rate-hike fears
30. Amazon Prime has now topped 100 million subscribers, reveals Jeff Bezos
31. P&G to acquire consumer health unit of Germany's Merck for about $4.21 bn
32. Trump to call off talks with Kim Jong-Un if he thinks they are not fruitful
33. $164 trillion in debt: Why the world is unprepared to tackle next recession
34. Kim Jong-un, South Korea's Moon discuss peace deal on eve of summit
35. Facebook gets first downgrade since January, shares fall as much as 1.7%
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37. Trump's presidency: A historical tragedy
38. Q4 results: NPA divergence a blip for IndusInd Bank; stock falls over 2%
39. The start-up syndrome
40. Broad and standard
41. After 12 quarters, TCS sees double-digit growth in dollar revenue in Q4
42. Flashback poetry: PM Narendra Modi shares poem penned by him in Gujarati
43. Letter to BS: Crisis at ATMs pushes govt to address demand for cash
44. Letter to BS: I-T dept warns salaried class against filing wrong returns
45. Letter to BS: Normal monsoon predictions raise hope of consumption uptick
46. Why PPP projects fail
47. CRISIL SME trackrer: Trailing B-schools have their task cut out
48. Statsguru: Holding a fine balance between 11th and 14th Finance Commission
49. Letter to BS: Anecdotal evidence of lower availability of notes
50. Letter to BS: Cascading effect of demonetisation on trade
51. Letter to BS: Plan better to avoid cash crunch and inconvenience
52. Social media reacts to Tripura CM's internet theory of Mahabharata
53. Tweeting in troubled waters: Is someone spilling I&B ministry's secrets?

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1. Shares of TCS today surged nearly 7 per cent, adding Rs 41,301 crore to its market valuation, after the company reported a 4.4 per cent rise in March quarter net profit and guided towards a better show in fiscal 2019.
2. Fmr CM Bangarappa's sons to fight it out in Karnataka's Soraba
3. Sons of former Karnataka chief minister late S Bangarappa will cross swords in the May 12 state assembly polls in a bitter battle to inherit the political legacy of their father.
4. Proccedings for removal of a judge
5. Sena slams Modi for speaking on domestic issues abroad
6. The Shiv Sena today denounced Prime Minister Narendra Modi for speaking about domestic issues on foreign soil and said he is coming back "empty-handed" from the UK which has given shelter to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya.
7. Edible oils gain on rising demand
8. Groundnut oil and refined palmolein prices gained further at the Vashi oils and oilseeds wholesale market here today on rising demand from stockists and retailers.
9. Set up Indian standards for good agri practices: IMMA
10. To make agriculture environmentally sustainable, the government needs to come up with Indian standards for good agricultural practices in line with global standards, the Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) said today.
11. Propose, oppose but come together to resolve issues: Naidu to MPs on Parliament logjam
12. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today said in a parliamentary democracy, lawmakers can propose and oppose a measure but at the end of it, all should come together to resolve the issue.
13. 13th META Festival ends with awards night
14. The 13th edition of META Festival came to an end as the best of the year from Indian theatre were awarded across 14 categories here last evening.
15. Telangana CM offers prayers at Saibaba Temple in Shirdi
16. Three teachers of a private  school were arrested for allegedly drinking liquor and  creating public nuisance in Bihar's Madhuabni district, police  said.
17. Tripura's Puspavanta Palace that housed Raj Bhavan to turn
18. Tripura's century-old  'Puspavanta Palace', the official residence of 16 state  Governors since 1972, is set to be transformed into a museum  and research centre dedicated to Nobel laureate Rabindranath  Tagore.
19. Sensex falls over 50 pts on negative global cues, weak rupee
20. The benchmark BSE Sensex declined by about 80 points in early session today, in tandem with weak global cues amid rupee's plunge below the 66 mark.
21. Patnaik unveils 'Skilled-in-Odisha' logo
22. Chief Minister Naveen  Patnaik has unveiled the brand identity logo of the  'Skilled-in-Odisha' campaign of the state government's skill  initiatives.
23. Session starts, but govt schools in Gorakhpur yet to get books
24. Father-son to embark on road trip to London
25. Three injured in celebratory firing
26. Three people were injured in a celebratory firing during a wedding in Kairana town of the neighbouring Shamli district, a police official said today.
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28. Russian president Vladimir Putin is "ready for a meeting" with his US counterpart Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today.
29. General Electric reports $1.2 bn loss in 1Q; reaffirms outlook
30. General Electric reported a USD 1.2 billion loss in the first quarter today following a large legal charge, but confirmed its full-year profit forecast.
31. Market has capacity to absorb higher oil prices: Saudi minister
32. Saudi Energy Minister Khaled al-Faleh said today the global market has the capacity to absorb higher oil prices, after crude hit the highest level in more than three years.
33. Afghan official: Roadside bomb kills 5 in eastern province
34. An Afghan official says a roadside bomb has killed five people in eastern Nangarhar province.
35. PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK
36. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today joined other heads of government for the leaders' retreat at Windsor Castle, which will conclude the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the UK.
37. Sri Lanka beefs up tourism policing after attacks
38. Sri Lanka will set up 20 new police posts and patrols at popular scenic places after several sexual attacks and violence against foreign tourists in the recent weeks, police chief said today.
39. US acting like a bully to stifle our scientific development: China
40. China today hit out at the US for its protectionist policies by imposing restrictions on its tech firms, like ZTE, in the name of national security and said Washington was thinking and acting as a "bully".
41. South Sudan says military chief has died during Egypt visit
42. South Sudan says its military chief has died during a visit to Egypt and after a "short illness.
43. Besiktas coach leaves hospital after 'night football died
44. The coach of top Turkish football side Besiktas today left hospital after sustaining a head injury that required five stitches when a projectile was thrown in a chaotic and violent cup match against arch Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce.
45. More than 50 injured in train accident in Austria
46. Fifty-four people were treated for injuries after two train carriages collided at a station in the Austrian city of Salzburg today, the state rail company OeBB said.
47. Comey memos detailing conversations of Trump meetings released
48. A series of explosive memos prepared by former FBI director James Comey a lurid intelligence dossier detailing US President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to influence the bureau's expanding investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 elections have been submitted to Congress.
49. Gaza ministry: Young protesters shot in the head
50. Gaza's Health Ministry says a Palestinian youth participating in protests on Gaza's border with Israel has been shot in the head and is in critical condition.
51. Art therapy may lower pain, anxiety in cancer patients: study

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1. India to compete against SA, NZ & Chinese Taipei in Hero Intercontinental Cup
2. The Indian football team will be competing against South Africa, New Zealand and Chinese Taipei when Mumbai Football Arena plays host to the inaugural edition of the four-nation Hero Intercontinental Cup from June 1 to 10.
3. No IIT degree for learning-disabled student as HC refuses to grant relief
4. A learning disability or a mental disorder cannot be termed a physical disability, the Bombay High Court said while refusing to direct the IIT Bombay to give a formal degree to a girl student suffering from dyscalculia, although she has completed a master's course.
5. K'taka polls: Siddaramaiah files nomination from Chamundeshwari constituency
6. UVZ, Punj Corp tie up to service T-72, T-90 tanks of Indian Army
7. Russian firm UVZ and Punj Corporation Pvt Ltd (PCPL) have tied up to undertake repair and maintenance of T-72 and T-90 tank engines and radiators in India.
8. Shekher apologises; says post on media forwarded by mistake
9. With his shared Facebook post against the media and women scribes drawing the ire of journalists, actor-turned-BJP politician S Ve Shekher today tendered an apology, saying he had forwarded a friend's post "without reading" the content.
10. SG Estates to invest Rs 250 cr on a housing project at Ghaziabad
11. Realty firm SG Estates will invest about Rs 250 crore over the next four years to develop a housing project at Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh as the company expects property demand to rise because of road infrastructure development.
12. Jaitley accuses Congress of using impeachment as a political tool
13. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today accused the Congress party of trivialising the power of impeachment and using it as a political tool.
14. TDP will return to power in 2019, says Rajahmundry MP
15. Actor-turned-politician M Murali Mohan, TDP MP,  today claimed the Telugu Desam Party would return to power in  the 2019 assembly polls also.
16. Citrix System executive Vishal Khare joins Lavelle Networks
17. Top Citrix System executive Vishal Khare has joined SD-WAN startup Lavelle Networks as a co-founder.
18. Plea in HC seeking enhanced relief for fishermen during ban
19. A petition has been filed in the  Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Central and state  governments to pay an amount of Rs 500 per day to fishermen  during the fishing ban period.
20. Need to introspect effectiveness of administrative processes: VP to civil servants
21. There is an "urgent need" for an honest introspection into the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative structures and processes, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said today, asking civil servants to involve people in the implementation of government programmes.
22. Keeping mum, not fighting for what you've promised to public isn't politics: Sisodia
23. Keeping quiet and not fighting for what you have promised to the public is not politics, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today.
24. 2G scam: Delhi HC issues notice to Essar Group promoters
25. BJP leader apologises for derogatory remark against women journalists
26. NCW to conduct gender sensitization training programme for UP police
27. Man kills wife, brother hours before daughters' wedding
28. In a gruesome incident, a man allegedly killed his wife, brother and sister-in-law in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district early morning today, hours before the wedding of his two daughters.
29. Vestas India bags Great Place to Work certification
30. Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas  Wind Technology India has bagged the Great Place to Work  certification 2018 here, recently.
31. UP CM Yogi Adityanath a hit on Facebook
32. The Facebook page of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been judged the most popular among all other chief ministers in the country.
33. Chandigarh hit by dust-storm
34. Chandigarh and its surrounding areas in Punjab and Haryana were hit by a high-velocity dust storm today.
35. Ranbir, Deepika walk the ramp together for the first time
36. Walking hand in hand, actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone dazzled in their maiden appearance  on the ramp for Mijwan, a fund raiser event hosted by Bollywood veteran Shabana Azmi.
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38. The BCCI is all set to issue a diktat for Indian Railways, sating that only permanent employees will be allowed to play in the Board's U-19 tournament - Cooch Behar Trophy.
39. Will do in Badami as Congress says: Siddaramaiah
40. Mentha oil futures slide 0.45% on low demand
41. Mentha oil prices eased by 0.45 per cent to Rs 1,409.10 per kg in futures trade today as speculators trimmed positions, driven by easing demand from consuming industries at the spot market.
42. HC acquits Kodnani in 2002 riot case, Bajrangi conviction upheld
43. The Gujarat High Court today  acquitted former BJP minister Maya Kodnani in the 2002 Naroda Paitya riots case in which 97 people were killed by a mob.
44. Refined soya oil futures edge up 0.17 pc on spot demand
45. Refined soya oil prices were trading up by 0.17 per cent to Rs 775.70 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators raised bets, tracking a firm trend at the spot market on pick-up in demand.
46. Upsurge in demand lifts chana futures 1.43 pc
47. Chana prices surged by 1.43 per cent to Rs 3,678 per quintal in futures trading today as participants built up fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand from dal mills at the spot market.
48. Congress to fight K'taka polls  solo
49. Robust demand lifts crude palm oil futures 0.42 pc
50. Crude palm oil prices traded higher by 0.42 per cent to Rs 651.20 per ten kg in futures market today as speculators created fresh positions amid uptick in demand at the domestic spot market.
51. FIR against BJP MLA for 'Hindu Vs Muslim' remark
52. Rail blockade at Chengail on Kathua rape case
53. A large number of people today  blocked Chengail railway station, about 30 km from here,  demanding justice to the victim of the Kathua rape case.
54. HC seeks response of Essar promoters on plea against their acquittal in case arising out of 2G scam
55. The Delhi High Court today sought the response of Essar Group promoters Ravi Kant Ruia and Anshuman Ruia on a CBI plea challenging their acquittal in a case arising out of the probe in the 2G scam case.
56. Dropping shooting from 2022 CWG huge setback for India: Bindra
57. Dropping shooting from 2022 Commonwealth Games will be a huge setback for India, especially for its young shooters, said the country's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra.
58. SC terms public statements on impeachment of judges unfortunate
59. The Supreme Court today termed as very unfortunate the public statements, including those made by lawmakers, on impeachment of judges.
60. Mumbai man dies after tree falls on him
61. PM Modi wishes Andhra CM on his birthday
62. Tripura CM slams Cong, CPI(M) for 'maligning' Shah
63. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has criticised the CPI(M) and the Congress for allegedly trying to malign BJP president Amit Shah following the death of special CBI judge Brijgopal Harkishan Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case.
64. TCS shares soar 6.5% after Q4 earnings
65. Shares of TCS today jumped 6.5 per cent after the company reported a 4.4 per cent rise in March quarter net profit and guided towards a better show in fiscal 2019.
66. SC dismisses Dawood kin's plea on attachment of properties
67. The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea by fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim's mother Ameena Bi Kaskar and sister Haseena Parker challenging the attachment of their properties in Mumbai by the government.
68. Come forward to create peaceful atmosphere in Kashmir: Vice Pres
69. UP: Boy dies after hospital refuses treatment
70. Fortis receives non-binding offer from KKR-backed Radiant Life Care
71. Fortis Healthcare said it has received a non-binding expression of interest from KKR-backed Radiant Life Care, making it the fifth bidder for the beleaguered firm.
72. Man reunites with family after 40 years, thanks to You Tube
73. Fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, higher reaches of Kashmir
74. Gulmarg and other areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall today, while the plains in the valley, including the summer capital Srinagar, were lashed by rains.
75. 11-year-old girl raped, killed in Chhattisgarh
76. An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a guest at a wedding in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh, police said.
77. 9-yr-old raped, murdered in Etah
78. Opposition parties to meet to give shape to proposed CJI impeachment motion
79. Opposition parties  led by the Congress will meet today to give final shape to the proposed impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and are likely to submit it to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.
80. Silver futures fall 0.50 pc on weak trend overseas
81. Silver prices softened by 0.50 per cent to Rs 40,431 per kg in futures trading today as participants cut positions tracking a weak trend overseas.
82. Gold futures slide 0.46 pc on global cues, profit-booking
83. Gold prices went down by 0.46 per cent to Rs 31,453 per ten grams in futures trade today amid a weak global trend and profit-booking by speculators.
84. 17 Haryana farmers booked by police in UP
85. Seventeen farmers from Haryana have been booked by police in western Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district for forcibly taking away the wheat crop cultivated on a disputed land.
86. Rlys' operating ratio could be its worst ever in FY 18

1. Hedge fund manager Cohen heads east to 'swing big' with Point72 Ventures
2. CIA Chief Pompeo and Kim Jong Un met, formed 'good relation', says Trump
3. Amazon announces new app feature to cater international customers
4. One of my key learnings from Yahoo is timing is everything', Marissa Mayer
5. Facebook says users must accept targeted ads even under new EU law
6. Iran switches from dollar to euro for foreign transactions to support rial
7. Energy stocks lead gains on S&P; IBM drags as profit margin misses estimate
8. Morgan Stanley Q1 profit beats estimates on trading boost as it jumps 40%
9. IMF, World Bank meeting should take on these three shifts in global economy
10. Trump slams sketch released by Stormy Daniels; calls it 'a total con job
11. Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Lite launch set for April 24; to go on sale via Amazon
12. Motorola unveils Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play: Know specs, features, price
13. Is RBI leaning towards an interest rate hike? Minutes of meeting suggest so
14. Cyber warfare: How North Korea created an army of dangerously good hackers
15. Derivatives strategy on SAIL April Futures by HDFC Securities
16. Commodity outlook and top trading ideas by Tradebulls for today
17. Top trading ideas from Prabhudas Lilladher: Buy Rain Ind, Sun TV, Nat Alum
18. Today's picks: From Tata Steel to Ultratech, hot stocks to watch on Friday
19. Not quite festive: Is demand for gold picking up?
20. Data localisation blues
21. ACC: Profitability drives Q1 numbers; stock closes flat at Rs 1,591

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2. Star India's localisation bet on IPL in southern states is paying off
3. In an estimate-defying Q4, TCS announces 120% variable pay for employees
4. HDFC life Q4 PAT up 24% at Rs 11 billion in FY18; total premiums rise 21%
5. TCS more confident about BFSI revenues from North America in FY19
6. India, China give Nestle, Unilever headstart in Q1; post good volume growth
7. IMAX expands India presence with 9 new theaters; to partner INOX, Cinepolis
8. India bet is paying off big time: Amazon's Jeff Bezos tells investors
9. Thyssenkrupp expects finalisation of Tata Steel JV by December 2018
10. SC grants Sahara time till May 15 to selal its property inside Aamby Valley
11. NTPC to back down thermal power at some of its units for more renewables
12. Parag Milk Foods acquires Danone's manufacturing facility at Sonipat
13. Fortis Healthcare's board forms committee to decide on binding offers
14. Essar Steel case: Invitation of second round of bids invalid, says NCLT
15. All-new 2018 BMWX3 goes on sale in India, prices start at Rs 4.99 mn
16. Entities with sufficient funds, ability to run Air India can bid: FinMin
17. Fortis board approves evaluation of binding offers, forms expert panel
18. Volvo Cars plans to assemble two more models in India this year
19. Uber India to keep spending its 20% share on drivers: Amit Jain
20. Maruti Suzuki's Alto retains its position as best entry-level PV in FY18
21. Dump long meetings, keep calls short: Tesla chief Elon Musk tells staff
22. Chai Point raises $20 mn in fresh funding from Paragon Partners, others
23. Impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra: 71 MPs sign; Manmohan refrains
24. Loya death case: BJP asks MPs to attack Rahul over SC verdict; 10 updates
25. Centre to take over Dawood's properties in Mumbai; SC rejects kin's plea
26. Modi in UK: India doubles share in Commonwealth fund: Top 10 developments
27. 2002 Gujarat riot: Maya Kodnani acquitted in Naroda Patiya case; updates
28. Andhra special status: CM Naidu begins day-long fast on his 68th birthday
29. Naroda Patiya riot case: Gujarat HC acquits ex-BJP minister Maya Kodnani
30. Sikh woman on Pak pilgrimage converts to Islam, marries Lahore man: Reports
31. How sudden spike in cash demand led to a major cash crunch in many states
32. News digest: Battle for Essar Steel, TCS Q4 results, cash crunch, and more
33. Judge Loya's death: Congress failed to end Shah's political career says BJP
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35. US Pacific Command chief seeks to break down Russia's influence in India
36. Supreme Court says biometric authentication of Aadhaar prone to misuse
37. Modi in London: 'Bharat ki Baat' event, India-UK enhance ties; highlights
38. Wrong info in ITR will be reported to employers: I-T to salaried class
39. For diaspora, YES Bank gets RBI nod to open offices in London, Singapore
40. Personal loans account for 96% of new bank loans during FY18: RBI data
41. ATM cash crunch: Inactive point of sale terminals to be redeployed
42. To beat ATM crisis, withdraw up to Rs 2,000 from PoS machines for free: SBI
43. SBI today said people in smaller towns can withdraw up Rs 2,000 a day from its PoS machines at retail outlets free of charges, a move aimed at easing cash crunch in some parts of the country.
44. IndusInd Q4 net up 26% at Rs 9.5 bn; divergence seen with RBI on NPA data
45. Some MPC members doubt if growth would be sustainable: RBI minutes
46. 190 mn Indian adults don't have bank account, says World Bank report
47. Urjit Patel, most MPC members signal shift to hawkish stance: RBI minutes
48. Cash crunch: Bank unions threaten agitation, blame RBI, govt for shortage
49. RBI to recoup forex reserves despite being put on US watch list: BofA-ML
50. IndusInd Bank Q4 net jumps 27% to Rs 9.53 bn on higher interest income
51. Trade war concerns emerge in Federal Reserve's Beige Book business survey
52. Politicians in Delhi solely responsible for the PSB mess: Ex-Sebi chief
53. RBI firm on new NPA rules, says cos should not take loan contract casually
54. Govt approaches NCLAT to attach properties of people involved in PNB scam
55. ICICI Bank chairman meets MF heads over succession plan, if Kochhar quits
56. From armoured vans to security rooms: The story of cash logistics
57. ATM players seek higher interchange to meet cost of new RBI regulations
58. Here's how ATM, PoS transactions stack up in post-demonetisation era
59. HDFC Life reports 24% growth for FY18, 40% jump in Q4 net at Rs 3.47 bn
60. Loan fraud case: Andhra Bank's ex-director's custody extended by one month
61. Credential Finance, set up by Kochhar bros, failed to repay Rs 300-mn loans

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1. India demands legal action against flag desecration in UK
2. India has demanded legal action against those behind the desecration of the Indian flag at Parliament Square here during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit.
3. Pacquiao says age no barrier to success
4. Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao insisted today that his advancing years were no barrier to success as he gears up for a showdown against world champion Lucas Matthysse.
5. Myanmar police ordered set up of Reuters journalists: testimony
6. A Myanmar police chief ordered officers to set up a Reuters reporter by handing over sensitive documents to him in a sting operation that also ensnared his colleague, a police official told a court today.
7. Amorous couples, sex workers whipped in Indonesia's Aceh
8. A group of amorous couples and alleged sex workers were publicly whipped for breaking Islamic law in Indonesia's Aceh today, just a week after the province pledged to move the widely condemned practice indoors.
9. WWII bomb forces mass evacuation in central Berlin
10. German police began evacuating thousands of people around Berlin's central railway station today, as bomb disposal experts prepare to move in to defuse an unexploded World War II explosive unearthed on a building site.
11. No room for error as Barca face Sevilla in Copa del Rey final
12. Barcelona and Sevilla will know the success of their respective seasons is on the line when they go head to head in the Copa del Rey final tomorrow.
13. Russia sees 'solid foundation' for extending oil alliance
14. Russia said there was a "very solid foundation" for extending cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC countries at a meeting Friday of oil producers in Saudi Arabia.
15. Saudis intercept ballistic missile from Yemen: coalition
16. Saudi air defences intercepted a "ballistic missile" fired by Yemeni rebels at the kingdom's southern coastal city of Jizan, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the rebels said.
17. Romanian president slams plan to move Israel embassy
18. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis today sharply criticised plans announced by the head of the ruling party to move the country's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
19. Meghan Markle will be a princess for the people: Priyanka Chopra
20. Priyanka Chopra believes Meghan Markle has the power to change the world.
21. Zimbabwe parliament summons Mugabe on May 9: lawmaker
22. A Zimbabwe parliament committee has summoned former president Robert Mugabe to give evidence on May 9 to a probe into diamond corruption, a lawmaker told state media today.
23. Chip-based cancer test may replace painful bone biopsy
24. Scientists have developed a low-cost, reliable blood test for multiple myeloma that uses a small plastic chip about the size of a credit card, which could make painful bone biopsies a relic of the past.
25. US wants to work on economically-sensible projects in Indo-Pacific region: official
26. The US, India and Japan intend to work together on high-standard projects in the Indo-Pacific region "that make economic sense" amidst China's "predatory" economic behaviour, according to a senior Trump administration diplomat.
27. Record IMAX Signings in India Continue as NOX Leisure Ltd. Adds Five New IMAX  Theatres to Circuit
28. Intl community should support Pak on counter-terrorism efforts: China on Modi's 'terror export factory' remarks
29. China today backed its all-weather ally Pakistan and called on the international community to support its counter terrorism efforts after Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the neighbouring country as a "terror export factory".
30. Anupam Kher to star in BBC One's 'Mrs Wilson
31. Taking his foreign endeavours a step further, Anupam Kher has joined the cast of BBC One's drama "Mrs Wilson".
32. North and South Korea open hotline between leaders: Seoul
33. The two Koreas opened a hotline between their leaders today, Seoul's presidential office said, a week before a summit between North Korea's Kim Jong Un and the South's President Moon Jae-in in the Demilitarized Zone.
34. Vitamin D deficiency may up diabetes risk: study
35. People deficient in vitamin D may be at a significantly greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has found.
36. Natalie Portman cancels Israel trip to accept Genesis Prize
37. Hollywood star Natalie Portman has cancelled her trip to Israel where she was set to receive the Genesis Prize as she "disagrees with the policies of the government of Israel.
38. Plane skids off runway in Nepal; close shave for 139 on board
39. All 139 people on board a Malaysian passenger plane had a miraculous escape when the Kuala Lumpur-bound flight skidded off the runway and got stuck in mud while attempting to take off from Nepal's only international airport here, officials said.
40. India to double contribution to Commonwealth technical cooperation fund
41. India will double its contribution to the Commonwealth fund for technical cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced as he vowed to provide tailor-made developmental assistance to small island states.
42. India can become powerhouse economy if policies managed well: IMF
43. India can become a powerhouse economy if policies are managed well and reforms are supportive of inclusive growth, a top IMF official has said.
44. North and South Korea open hotline between leaders: Yonhap
45. The two Koreas opened a hotline between their leaders today, the South's Yonhap news agency reported, citing Seoul's presidential office.
46. Scientists find way to bend, stretch diamond
47. In a first, scientists have found that diamond can bend and stretch much like rubber, and snap back to its original form when grown in extremely tiny, needle-like shapes.
48. Trump reduces hurdles for sale of military drones to allies
49. US President Donald Trump has ordered government agencies to expedite and expand arms sales abroad, including exports of advanced drones to reinforce allied armies, the White House has said, a move expected to be helpful to countries like India.
50. UK authorities apologise after protesters tear tricolour during Modi's visit
51. The British authorities have apologised over an incident in which an Indian flag in Parliament Square here was pulled down, torn and stomped on by groups protesting against atrocities in India during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
52. Cow may be biggest mammal if humans keep up extinctions: study
53. The domestic cow may be the largest land mammal on Earth in 200 years, if the loss of large-bodied and currently threatened animals continues in the future, according to a study.
54. Comey memos on Trump released to Congress
55. A series of explosive memos prepared by former FBI director James Comey detailing US President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to influence the bureau's expanding investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 elections have been submitted to Congress.
56. Dozens suffer minor injuries in Salzburg train accident
57. Police say dozens of people suffered minor injuries in a train accident in the Austrian city of Salzburg.
58. Ahead of summits, North Korea's ruling party calls meeting
59. North Korea's ruling party was scheduled to convene a meeting of its full Central Committee today to discuss what state media are calling a "new stage" of policies.
60. China's ZTE vows to fight US supplier ban
61. Chinese telecom giant ZTE vowed today to fight back against a US order banning it from purchasing and using US technology for seven years, a move that has angered Beijing.
62. Liverpool goal ace Salah in no mood to slacken off
63. Mohamed Salah has made clear to Jurgen Klopp he wants as many games as possible to try to create Liverpool goalscoring history as they prepare to travel to bottom of the Premier League table West Bromwich Albion.
64. Man Utd, Spurs seek FA Cup success as last chance for silverware
65. Manchester United head into tomorrow's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur needing to keep their hopes of silverware alive to save their season.
66. Trade tensions erodes investors' confidence: Lagarde
67. Trade tensions and frictions could inflict long-term damage on investment by eroding the confidence of investors, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said amid widespread concerns about a potential trade war brewing between the US and countries like China.
68. US Senate narrowly confirms Trump's new NASA chief
69. The US Senate has narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to head the space agency NASA, over objections from Democrats who warned he lacked a technical background.
70. Nepal's only international airport closed after plane skids off runway
71. Nepal's only international airport has been closed after a Kuala Lumpur-bound flight with 139 people on board skidded off the runway while attempting to take off, officials said.
72. Kim Kardashian West announces All DASH stores are closing
73. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has announced that she and her siblings -- Kourtney  and Khloe -- have decided to close all of their DASH storefronts.
74. Half a billion pounds: Report reveals record Premier League club profits
75. English Premier League clubs enjoyed record profits last season, according to a report published today by financial consultants Deloitte.
76. Michelle Williams to star in 'After the Wedding' remake
77. Actor Michelle Williams is set to star opposite Julianne Moore in "After the Wedding" remake.
78. Juventus, Napoli clash in Serie A title blockbuster
79. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri warned his side are heading to Turin on Sunday determined to end Juventus' long reign as the kings of Italian football.
80. Chelsea keep Champions League hopes alive at Burnley
81. Chelsea kept their outside chances of chasing down Tottenham Hotspur for a place in next season's Champions League alive as a much-changed side secured a 2-1 win at Burnley.
82. Lance Armstrong to pay $5m settlement in US fraud case: lawyer
83. Lance Armstrong has agreed to pay $5 million in order to settle the looming federal fraud case stemming from his drug-fuelled reign as king of the Tour de France, it was confirmed.
84. India's reforms bearing fruits, make case for more steps: IMF
85. The reforms carried out by India has been bearing fruits and benefiting people, making a strong case for more steps, a top IMF official has said.
86. Juanmi double blows hole in Atletico title hopes
87. A brace from late substitute Juanmi sealed a precious 3-0 win for Real Sociedad to virtually end Atletico Madrid's fading hopes of challenging for the Spanish league title.
88. Digital technologies offer hope in fight against corruption: World Bank chief
89. Digital technologies offer a hope in the fight against corruption which is a problem in every single country of the world, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has said.
90. Drama series 'Jett' featuring Carla Gugino green lit
91. Jett", starring Carla Gugino, has been given a straight-to-series order by Cinemax.
92. Taron Egerton to play Elton John in biopic 'Rocketman
93. Actor Taron Egerton has been roped in to star as Elton John in "Rocketman," the biopic about the legendary singer.
94. David Leitch to direct Jessica Chastain, Jake Gyllenhaal in 'The Division
95. Deadpool 2" helmer David Leitch has been roped in to direct "The Division" starring Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal.
96. Six Senses Announces Innovative 17-Apartment oncept in Crans-Montana
97. Guillermo del Toro signs with DreamWorks animation
98. Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has signed an exclusive deal with DreamWorks animation to write, produce and direct animated family films for the studio.
99. Rapper-singer Kanye West has announced two new albums both releasing in June.
100. Alabama executes 83-year-old pipe bomb killer
101. Alabama has executed Walter Moody, an 83-year-old man convicted of murdering a US judge and an attorney with pipe bombs, officials said.
102. First Wives Club' TV reboot lands series order

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1. 55 bovines rescued in Rajouri, Poonch
2. Police have arrested six people for smuggling bovines in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts.
3. Vidyut, Shruti start shooting for untitled gangster drama
4. Actors Vidyut Jammwal and Shruti Haasan have commenced shooting for their untitled gangster drama, to be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
5. Analysts expect RBI rate hike following 'hawkish' MPC minutes
6. The interest rate-setting panel's  deliberations point towards a "hawkish" stance in the  future, which may increase the possibility of a rate hike by  the Reserve Bank, analysts said today.
7. Siddaramaiah visits Chamundeshwari temple before filing nomination
8. Judge Loya won't be forgotten, says Rahul
9. Gram, arhar up on stockists' buying
10. Prices of gram and arhar rose by up to Rs 100 per quintal at the wholesale pulses market today on emergence of stockists' buying.
11. Gold plunges on weak global cues, muted demand
12. Snapping its three-session rising streak, gold recorded a steep fall of Rs 240 to Rs 32,390 per 10 grams at the bullion market here today on weak global cues amid easing demand from local jewellers.
13. Opposition's 5 charges against CJI Dipak Misra
14. HC acquits Kodnani in riot case; upholds Bajrangi conviction
15. The Gujarat High Court today  acquitted former BJP minister Maya Kodnani and upheld the conviction of ex-Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riot case in which 97 people were killed by a mob.
16. India can do well in World Championship: Sathiyan
17. India's number one men's table tennis player G Sathiyan, who won three medals on his Commonwealth Games debut, says the country has a good chance of finishing on the podium at the upcoming World Championship.
18. Bold grains slide on reduced offtake
19. Bold grain prices moved down by upto Rs 15 per quintal at wholesale market today due to reduced offtake by consuming industries.
20. RCB, DD seek revival after ordinary IPL beginnings
21. Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils are desperate for a win and both will be trying to outdo each other in the Indian Premier League here tomorrow.
22. In a first, opposition parties give notice for impeachment of CJI
23. In an unprecedented step, Congress and six other opposition parties today moved a notice for the impeachment of Chief Justice of India Deepak Misra, accusing him of five counts of "misbehaviour" and "misusing" authority.
24. Inquiry ordered after child denied treatment at Banda hospital
25. Pak shells areas along LoC in Nowshera
26. Pakistani troops opened fire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, police said today.
27. Spices Board urges cardamom growers to report discrepancies in
28. The Spices Board has urged cardamom  growers to report discrepancies, if any, with regard to  payment for cardamom sold through auctions.
29. Indian Army commanders discuss challenges faced by security forces, increase in ceasefire violations along LoC
30. Senior Indian Army commanders today discussed the increase in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, the volatile situation in Kashmir Valley, and the challenges faced by security forces, particularly along the borders with China and Pakistan.
31. Decision not to conduct class 10 maths re-exam based on trend analysis: CBSE to HC
32. The CBSE today informed the Delhi High Court that the decision not to conduct re-examination of the Class 10 mathematics paper, which was allegedly leaked, was taken after doing a trend analysis of science, maths and english papers.
33. Baroda Dairy cuts milk procurement price by Rs 60 per kg fat
34. Vadodara District Cooperative  Milk Producers Union, popularly known as Baroda Dairy, has  reduced the procurement price paid to its dairy farmers  considerably from Rs 700 per kg to Rs 640 per kg of fat, a  senior official said today.
35. In 'October', challenge was not to be melodramatic: Shoojit Sircar
36. With a story about love, longing and loss, Shoojit Sircar could have easily made his film "October" melodramatic but the filmmakers says he chose not to go overboard as he wanted to give the story a life-like feel.
37. Opposition moves impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra
38. Big opportunities in defence, mfg, pharma to boost India, UK investments: UKIBC
39. A huge potential exists in sectors including manufacturing, defence, pharmaceuticals and start-ups to boost investments between India and the UK, a report by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has said.
40. World Cup of tennis in one week is horrible idea: Anand Amritraj
41. The proposed World Cup of tennis in one week is a "horrible idea" since it will take away the charm of home and away ties which allows countries like India to host players such as Rafael Nadal, contends former India captain Anand Amritraj.
42. Coal add'l secy Suresh Kumar likely to be acting chairman of Coal India
43. Senior bureaucrat Suresh Kumar is likely to be the new acting chairman and managing director of the world's largest coal miner CIL.
44. Chidambaram attacks govt on high petrol prices
45. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today slammed the Modi government over the high petrol prices, saying it has become clueless and floundering and is living off an oil bonanza.
46. October' faces plagiarism heat; Marathi filmmaker cries foul
47. Budding Marathi director Sarika Mene has alleged the National Award-winning director Shoojit Sircar's latest venture "October" is a copy of her film.
48. Mine is not comeback, it is continuation: Tejaswini
49. Tejaswini Sawant finishing on top of the podium recently was seen by many as comeback of sorts but the ace shooter, who was away for a brief while, looks at the Commonwealth Games success in Gold Coast as continuation of her journey.
50. Congress asks EC to take action against Sanjay Patil
51. Haryana Police proposes constitution of Disaster Reserve Batallion
52. The Haryana Police has asked the state government to constitute a separate battalion dedicated to providing relief when disasters occur, the state's police chief said.
53. Kerala artist's house attacked for painting against Kathua rape
54. Sugar prices plunge on bumper stocks, thin demand
55. Sugar prices went down by Rs 55 per quintal at the wholesale market in the national capital today following bumper stocks amid weak demand.
56. Former Delhi HC Chief Justice Rajinder Sachar passes  away
57. Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajinder Singh Sachar passed away at a private hospital here today, a family friend said.
58. GRP official arrested for assaulting TTE
59. A suspended government  railway police official was arrested for allegedly assaulting  a Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Purulia-Villipuram Superfast  train at Berhampur station, the police said today.
60. ATS group firm HomeKraft to invest Rs 500 cr on 1st housing project
61. Realty firm HomeKraft today said it will invest Rs 500 crore over the next five years to develop its first project in Greater Noida.
62. Haryana to increase daycare centres
63. The Haryana government has decided to increase the number of daycare centres for children of construction workers to 88 from the present 22 in the state, Labour and Employment Minister Nayab Singh Saini said.
64. Gayle, Russell storm in offing as Kings XI Punjab, KKR clash
65. Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and a transformed Kings XI Punjab cross swords in an Indian Premier League contest in which two big-hitting Jamaicans -- Andre Russell and Chris Gayle --  will be up against each other here tomorrow.
66. Internet services suspended in Srinagar
67. Mobile Internet services have been temporarily suspended in Srinagar city, while the high-speed network was throttled in parts of south Kashmir today as a precautionary measure to check rumour mongering in the wake of recent protests demanding justice for the Kathua rape victim.
68. Tambo aims to sell 12 mn handsets, garner Rs 1,500 cr revenue this yr
69. Tambo, the latest entrant in the competitive Indian handset market, has launched a line of smartphones and feature phones and aims to clock a revenue of Rs 1,500 crore this year.
70. Two more held for violence in Morena during Bharat Bandh
71. Police have arrested two  more persons for their alleged involvement in the violence in  Morena during the April 2 Bharat Bandh, an officer said.
72. Centre to amend POCSO Act to ensure death penalty in child rape till 12-year of age
73. Naidu on 12-hour fast to "justice" for AP
74. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N  Chandrababu Naidu today launched the "Dharma Porata Deeksha",  a 12-hour hunger strike, demanding "justice" for the state  from the Centre, including the special category status.
75. TN actor-politician courts controversy with remarks against media
76. Actor-turned-BJP politician S Ve Shekher has stoked a controversy with his derogatory remarks about the media and in particular against women scribes, drawing the ire of journalists.
77. Bad things" happening too frequently: Akhtar on Kathua case
78. Expressing concern over the  brutal rape and murder of an an eight-year-old girl in Kathua,  veteran screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar said he is afraid  that "bad things" have started to happen too frequently and  one needs to be worried.
79. Another minor raped in Etah
80. A nine-year-old girl attending a wedding ceremony was raped and murdered by a man here, an incident which comes days after another minor was raped and killed in this western UP town,  police said today.
81. After SJM, BMS too opposes Air India disinvestment
82. The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh today opposed the disinvestment of Air India, saying it's a national asset and the government should not sell it to private entities, a day after another RSS affiliate argued against the move.
83. Opp parties meet VP, give notice for impeachment of CJI
84. Opposition parties led by the Congress today met Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and handed over a notice for impeachment of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.
85. Congress' Gopalakrishna joins BJP ahead of K'taka polls
86. Mustard seed futures rise further on spot demand
87. Mustard seed futures remained in demand for the second straight day today rising by Rs 24 to Rs 3,959 per quintal as traders built long positions on the back of robust demand in the physical market.
88. Oxxy announces Rs 11,000 FD for every newborn girl
89. In a bid to bridge gender inequality, one of India's largest healthcare network, Oxxy has announced to give a fixed deposit worth Rs 11,000 to every registered newborn girl to help fund her education or professional goals.
90. 2002 Naroda Patiya riot case: Gujarat HC acquits Maya Kodnani
91. IRCTC hotel scam: CBI asked to procure sanctions till May 9
92. Soybean futures rise on upbeat global leads
93. Soybean prices posted a gain of Rs 17 to Rs 3,678 per quintal in futures trade today amidst widening of holdings by the operators in tune with upbeat overseas cues.
94. Maize futures climb 1.82% on upbeat physical sentiments
95. Maize prices rallied by 1.82 per cent to Rs 1,234 per quintal in futures trade today after accumulated of bets by the investors in line with upbeat physical markets sentiment.
96. Employees' kids playing for U-19 Railways, BCCI set to bring stringent rules

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1. BI India's most trusted bank, ICICI tops in private sector: Report
2. ATMs go dry: PM gave our money to Nirav, says Rahul; RBI denies cash crunch
3. Demonetisation redux? ATMs again running dry across states amid cash crunch
4. Gitanjali Gems: ICICI Bank places application in NCLT
5. Pondy Lt Governor asks IAS officers to reach out to the poor
6. Lt Governor Kiran Bedi today  asked bureaucrats here to identify the poorest and backward  areas and take facilities to the people at their doorsteps.
7. Eveready shares dive nearly 11 pc after CCI fine
8. Shares of Eveready plunged nearly 11 per cent a day after fair trade regulator CCI imposed a fine of Rs 171.55 crore on the company for cartelisation in pricing of zinc-carbon dry cell batteries.
9. Cong made 'unachievable promises' to people in Pb: Malik
10. Punjab BJP chief Shwait Malik  today hit out at the state government, saying it made "unachievable promises" to the people.
11. HC asks West Bengal election commission to reschedule panchayat poll, quahes its notification
12. The Calcutta High Court today quashed the State Election Commission's order cancelling the notification for extension of deadline for filing nomination for panchayat polls in West Bengal and directed it to allow  nominations by issuing a fresh notification.
13. TV is my bread & butter, will never leave it: Mohit Malik
14. Television is often mistreated by actors who use it as a stepping stone to launch their film careers, but Mohit Malik says he is not going anywhere till the time he is being offered good roles in the medium.
15. Mulling changing law to award death to sexual assaulters of kids: Govt
16. Government is actively considering amending the penal law to introduce death penalty to those convicted of sexually abusing children up to 12 years of age, the Supreme Court was informed today.
17. Pooram: Centre asks Kerala to ensure protection of elephants
18. As Kerala gears up for yet  another 'Thrissur Pooram' next week, the Centre has asked the  state government to enforce the Wildlife Protection Act and  Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act during the festival, in  which large numbers of elephants are paraded.
19. Basmati growers body opposes GI tag to MP for aromatic rice
20. The Centre should protect the global reputation of basmati rice and not give Geographical Indication (GI) tag to other states, including Madhya Pradesh, for the premium grain as it would negatively impact the industry and millions of farmers, a basmati rice growers and exporters' body demanded today.
21. Markets end flat as RBI minutes weigh; post 4th weekly rise
22. Stocks weathered yet another choppy session to end marginally lower today as investors baulked at the prospects of higher interest rates after minutes of RBI's last policy meeting indicated a shift towards a hawkish stance in June.
23. IPL betting racket busted, 6 held
24. An IPL cricket  betting racket was busted here and six persons arrested in  this connection here, police said today.
25. Highlights at 5.00 pm - northern region
26. Following are top PTI stories from the northern states at 5.30 pm.
27. Maha home dept gets 5 proposals for police commissionerates
28. The Home department of  Maharashtra has received proposals from five cities to have a  commissionerate system of policing there, a senior official  said today.
29. SC disturbed at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public
30. The Supreme Court today said it was "very disturbed" at the course of developments involving public statements by the Members of Parliament (MPs) on the removal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
31. Two kids selected to represent India at Football for Friendship
32. Two 12-year-old football enthusiasts -- Surya Varikuti and Rudresh Gaudnour -- have been selected as India's representatives at the global Football For Friendship (F4F) social programme in Russia.
33. Allahabad HC dismisses CBI officer's plea to quash PE against him
34. The Allahabad High Court has rejected a CBI officer's plea seeking to quash a preliminary enquiry registered against him by the agency on a complaint from an MNC.
35. Action will be taken against scribe's attackers: Minister
36. Meghalaya Home Minister James  K Sangma today assured the Assembly that action will be taken  against miscreants who hurled a petrol bomb at the residence  of Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim.
37. Cong & allies should seek apology from Shah for tarnishing his
38. Bihar BJP prsident Nityanand Rai  today asked Congress and its allies to tender an apology from  party president Amit Shah for tarnishing his and his party's  image in Judge B J Loya death case.
39. Impeachment notice a 'revenge petition', says FM Jaitley
40. Accusing the Congress of using impeachment as a political tool, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today termed its notice to remove Chief Justice of India Deepak Misra a "revenge petition" after the Supreme Court's judgement in Judge Loya death case had "exposed" the conspiracy of falsehood.
41. Woman kills self over harassment by man for marriage
42. An 18-year-old woman  allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling  fan at her residence in Wadner village in Kannad tehsil of the  district, police said today.
43. Jharkhand HC seeks medical reports of Lalu from AIIMS-Delhi
44. The Jharkhand High Court today sought the medical reports of jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad from AIIMS-Delhi, where he is undergoing treatment, while hearing his interim bail plea on medical grounds in fodder scam cases.
45. Media at times goes sensational, requires positive attitude: Naidu
46. The media at times becomes sensational and it needs to be reminded that a positive attitude is required, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said today.
47. Delegation of Indian film producers explore France's Occitanie region
48. Representatives from five major production houses in Bollywood are currently on a five-day tour of the Occitanie region in southern France, visiting the must-see places of the region to identify probable shoot locations.
49. India must play tougher opponents before Asian Cup: Eugeneson
50. A vital cog in the Indian football team for some time, midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh says it must get to play adequate international friendlies against "tougher opponents" if it's to do well in the 2019 Asian Cup.
51. Paytm sees 3-fold jump in gold sales on Akshaya Tritiya
52. Mobile wallet firm Paytm today said its gold sales rose three-fold to 20 kg in a single day on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on April 18.
53. Nitish expresses grief over Justice Sachar's death
54. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar  today expressed profound grief over the death of former Delhi  High Court Chief Justice Rajinder Singh Sachar.
55. ICICI Bank launches digital form for opening current accounts
56. Private sector lender ICICI Bank  today said it has introduced a 'digital form' which will help  open current accounts in a few hours.
57. Sugar maintains downward trend on poor offtake
58. Prices of both the varieties of sugar maintained a downward trend at the Vashi wholesale market here today due to poor offtake from stockists and bulk consumers on the back of ample supply.
59. Teenager gang-raped in UP
60. A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a village on the outskirts of Sikandra Rao town in Hathras district, police said today.
61. Cyient shares soar nearly 10% post Q4 results
62. Shares of IT firm Cyient today surged nearly 10 per cent after the company posted 16.2 per cent rise in net profit for the quarter ended on March 31, 2018.
63. Krishnapatnam Port's cargo handling up 25% in FY18
64. Krishnapatnam Port Company  Limited (KPCL) aims to handle 55 million tonnes of cargo  during the current fiscal as against 45 million tonnes last  year, a top executive of the port said here today.
65. Jilted lover burns Rs 5 lakh cash he stole for getting married
66. A man allegedly stole Rs 6.74  lakh cash to marry a woman he loved but when she refused, he  burnt Rs 5 lakh in anger, the police said here today.
67. TCS shares jump 7%; m-cap soars Rs 41,301 cr post Q4 earnings