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1. The Supreme Court today told the Centre that it was in "sheer contempt" of its direction on Cauvery water sharing for failing to frame a scheme for distribution of water between the southern riparian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Puducherry.
2. CVC scanner on senior retired bank officials accused of corruption
3. Senior retired officials of government-controlled banks who were accused of corruption and faced no action have now come under the scanner of probity watchdog Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
4. Sena fields Shrinivas Wanga for Palghar Lok Sabha bypoll
5. The Shiv Sena has decided to  nominate Shrinivas Wanga, the son of late BJP leader Chintaman  Wanga, for the by-election to the Palghar (Scheduled Tribe)  Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.
6. Maha govt asks officials to use Marathi for communication
7. The Maharashtra government has  directed the officials and employees of all its departments to  use Marathi language for official communication.
8. Modi pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi
9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi  today accused the Congress of pursuing the policy of "divide  and rule", and asserted the party would be uprooted from  Karnataka in the Assembly elections.
10. Death of Tamil Nadu tourist is 'murder of humanity', says Mehbooba
11. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today  termed the death of a 22-year-old tourist whose vehicle was targeted by stone-pelters the "murder of humanity" and said the incident had rattled the mother in her.
12. Microsoft commits $25 mn to use AI for people with disabilities
13. Tech giant Microsoft has committed USD 25 million for its 'AI for Accessibility' programme to accelerate development of artificial intelligence-based solutions for over a billion people with disabilities globally.
14. Police constable killed by sand mafia in TN, two held
15. A 37-year-old police constable was killed allegedly by the sand mafia here when he attempted to stop them from illegally mining sand from the Nambiyaar river bed,  police said today.
16. Lawyers object to Kapil Sibal's appearance as advocate in impeachment case
17. Two lawyers today opposed in the Supreme Court the appearance of senior advocate Kapil Sibal in the plea filed by two Congress MPs challenging the rejection of impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
18. Maruti to check 52,686 new Swift, Baleno for faulty brake vacuum hose
19. Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) today said it is asking customers of 52,686 new Swift and Baleno models to undertake a service campaign to inspect for a possible fault in brake vacuum hose.
20. Siddarmaiah allows jihadi elements to fester: Yogi
21. K'taka: IT raids resort in Badami
22. SC dismisses Congress' plea against rejection of CJI impeachment notice
23. Man carries wife's body on shoulder, probe ordered
24. A probe has been ordered by the administration here after taking cognisance of media reports that a man, whose wife died in the district hospital, had carried her body on his shoulder.
25. Rape of girls at orphanage: 79-yr-old man, daughter get life sentence
26. A special court here has awarded life imprisonment to a 79-year-old retired professor and his daughter, an advocate, in a case of rape and harassment of minor girls at an orphanage run by her.
27. SC asks Water Resources Secy to bring draft Cauvery mngmt scheme
28. The Supreme Court today directed the Secretary of the Union Water Resources Ministry to personally appear before it on May 14 with a draft of the Cauvery management scheme for implementation of its verdict on water sharing between four states including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
29. Defence Minister condemns death of Chennai tourist in Kashmir
30. Granules India gets USFDA nod for muscle pain tablets
31. Drug firm Granules India today said it has received approval from the US health regulator for generic Methocarbamol tablets in two strengths used for treatment of muscle spasms and pain.
32. Cong for protecting dignity and independence of courts: Sibal
33. The Congress today questioned the setting up of a five-judge bench to hear a petition challenging rejection of the impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and dismissed allegations that the plea, filed by two party MPs, was political.
34. Woman gang-raped in car on highway
35. A woman was gang-raped in a moving car allegedly by two men after throwing her child (3) from the vehicle last evening on Delhi-Dehradun national highway here, police said.
36. Over 400 kg of ganja being  transported from Andhra Pradesh was recovered by the Narcotics  Control Bureau (NCB) here, a senior official said today.
37. ICICI Bank shares soar nearly 9% post Q4 results
38. Shares of ICICI Bank surged nearly 9 per cent today even as the company posted 45 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for March quarter.
39. AirAsia India to connect Surat from Bengaluru starting June
40. Budget carrier AirAsia India today  announced expansion of its route network with the launch of a  flight to Surat from Bengaluru, starting next month, taking  the total number of destination operated by the carrier to 20.
41. Invest more in R&D, develop new markets to boost pharma exports: Prabhu to industry
42. Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today asked pharma firms to increase R&D investments and develop new markets to boost the exports.
43. Rahul says he is ready for PM's post
44. Congress president Rahul Gandhi  said today he is ready to become the prime minister if his  party emerges as the "biggest" party in the 2019 Lok Sabha  polls.
45. Training programme for Haj pilgrims begins in Kashmir
46. 47.7 per cent people living in Delhi slum found to be overweight
47. Nearly half of a group of healthy individuals living in a Delhi slum were found to be overweight while 17.2 per cent were obese, according to a recent survey.
48. Wheat futures weaken by 0.22% on ample stocks
49. Wheat prices shed 0.22 per cent to Rs 1,774 per quintal in futures market today as speculators reduced holdings, triggered by adequate stocks at spot markets on increased supplies.
50. Andhra Deputy CM urges people to support CM's fight for special status
51. Mustard seed futures decline on spot demand
52. Mustard seed prices rolled down by Rs 17 to Rs 3,893 per quintal in futures trade today on cutting down of bets by the participants and subdued physical markets.
53. Refined soya oil futures dip by 0.14% on muted demand
54. Refined soya oil prices eased by 0.14 per cent to Rs 766.40 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators reduced exposure post weak cues at spot markets.
55. Farm activist urges Centre to ban toxic pesticides
56. The special task force constituted  to tackle the agrarian crisis in Maharashtra has urged the  Centre to accept the state government's proposal to ban some  toxic insecticides.
57. Guar gum futures slide by Rs 39 per quintal
58. Guar gum prices came down by Rs 39 to Rs 8,408 per quintal in futures trading today on liquidated of holdings in line with pessimistic physical markets sentiment amid muted export demand.
59. Youth dies,  civilian death toll in Shopian encounter rises to  6
60. The civilian death toll in Sunday's clashes between protestors and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir today climbed to six after a youth succumbed to injuries at a hospital here.
61. Mentha oil gains by 3.13% on spot demand
62. MI threat looms large as KKR up against odds
63. Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders run the risk of slipping away when they face resurgent defending champions and 'nemesis' Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash, here tomorrow.
64. Omar condemns tourist's killing, calls stone-pelters 'goons
65. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has condemned the killing of a tourist hailing from Tamil Nadu during stone pelting incident in Narbal area on Srinagar-Gulmarg road here.
66. Barley up on robust demand from beer makers
67. Barley prices remained in keen  demand for the second consecutive day by adding another gains of Rs 7 to Rs 1,444 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators indulged in expanding their bets, supported by firm physical markets trend.
68. BJP being led by 'murder accused' Amit Shah: Rahul
69. After 12 deaths, cops to use drones to catch feral dogs in Sitapur
70. Fate avenged Bhujbal's attempt to jail Bal Thackeray: Sena
71. Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal's arrest in a money laundering case and subsequent incarceration was "fate's revenge" against him for his bid, when he was minister, to put Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray behind bars, the Sena said today.
72. Harish Rawat stuck in Kedarnath, after heavy snowfall
73. Guar seed futures fall on profit-taking
74. Guar seed prices turned weak by Rs 6.50 to Rs 3,770 per quintal in futures trade today following  profit selling by investors in tune with the weakening trend in physical markets.
75. Restrictions in parts of Srinagar for third day
76. Restrictions continued in parts of Srinagar for the third consecutive day today as the strike called by separatists entered its second day, bringing life in the Valley to a standstill.
77. Chana futures up by 0.96% on rising demand
78. Chana prices rose 0.96 per cent to
79. Kotkhai rape: Himachal HC seeks fresh CBI report
80. Three abducted girls released in Khunti
81. Three minor girls, who  were abducted allegedly by PLFI ultras last month from Khunti  Toli area, were released, the police said.
82. Terra Motors raises 10 million dollar fund to expand in Asian market
83. Maize futures improve on upbeat physical cues
84. Maize prices bolstered by Rs 6 to Rs 1,176 per quintal in futures trading today as operators opted to enlarge holdings, tracking rising physical markets leads.
85. Cong MPs withdraw plea is SC challenging rejection of impeachment notice against CJI
86. Two Congress MPs today withdrew their plea in the Supreme Court challenging rejection of the impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra by Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.
87. Centre committed to assist distressed Indian Diaspora
88. Castor seed futures lift on spot cues
89. Castor seed prices firmed up further by Rs 32 to Rs 4,009 per quintal in futures trade today as traders went for long positions, driven by positive physical markets sentiment.
90. Sensex pares gains, up 95 points in late morning deals
91. The BSE Sensex pared initial gains to trade 95.49 points higher in late morning deals, led by buying in banking, energy, realty and healthcare sectors amid higher Asian cues.
92. Unnao rape accused BJP MLA shifted to Sitapur Jail
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94. ANAROCK merges ANB Capital with itself to start capital mkt service
95. Property consultant ANAROCK today announced merger of ANB Capital with itself to start a real estate investment banking advisory service.
96. Crude oil futures down 0.95% on weak global cues
97. Crude oil drifted down by 0.95 per cent to Rs 4,704 per barrel in futures market today as speculators cut positions amid a subdued trend overseas.
98. Gold futures slide 0.11% on global cues
99. Gold prices softened by 0.11 per cent to Rs 31,433 per 10 grams in futures trade today as participants trimmed positions tracking a weak trend overseas.
100. Jeera futures up 0.54% on pick-up in demand
101. Jeera prices rose by 0.54 per cent to Rs 15,765 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand from stockists and overseas enquiries.
102. Kedarnath yatra halted due to snowfall
103. Incessant snowfall since last nighthas prompted authorities to temporarily halt the yatra to Kedarnath and prevent devotees from moving beyond Linchauli and Bhimbali.
104. Girija Devi is the 'Voice of India' : Guv
105. West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi  has recalled his meetings with late classical singer Girija  Devi and said she is the 'Voice of India' who took different  streams of classical vocal music to a new height.
106. Turmeric futures slip 1.97% on muted demand
107. Turmeric prices drifted lower by
108. Accused driver involved in fatal accident held
109. Police have arrested the accused driver of speeding SUV that rammed into a cab at an underpass on Golf Course Road on Sunday, killing two people and severely injuring the IndiGo woman pilot heading to the airport.
110. Nickel futures rise 0.97% as demand picks up
111. Nickel prices moved up by 0.97 per cent to Rs 946 per kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions, driven by upsurge in demand in the spot market.
112. Two men burnt alive as ambulance catches fire
113. Two men were charred to death and another injured when the ambulance they were sleeping in caught fire in south Delhi's Sheikh Sarai area in the early hours today, said an officer from the Delhi Fire Service.
114. Zinc futures up 0.79% on global cues
115. Taking positive cues from overseas markets, zinc prices strengthened by 0.79 per cent to Rs 209.60 per kg in futures market today as speculators engaged in enlarging their positions.
116. Aluminium futures up 0.66% on rising demand
117. Aluminium prices rose further by 0.66 per cent to Rs 159.90 per kg in futures trade today as speculators engaged in building up positions, tracking a firm trend at the spot markets.
118. Copper futures gain 0.26% on global cues
119. Tracking a firm trend overseas, copper prices advanced by 0.26 per cent to Rs 460.35 per kg in futures trading today.
120. RSS worker hacked to death after attack on CPI(M) leader in
121. In an escalation of political  violence, an RSS worker was hacked to death at nearby new mahe  allegedly by CPI(M) workers in retaliation to the 'fatal  attack' on a marxist leader at Palloor in that region,  bordering northern Kannur district.
122. BJP 'import' versus Congress 'import
123. On ex-PM Gowda's home turf: people rue over poor development
124. On the face of it, many people in  the district take pride in the fact that one of India's prime  ministers H D Deve Gowda of JD(S) was from this place, but  there is also unhappiness over lack of development, growing  unemployment and farmers' distress.
125. Sensex extends gains, climbs 181 pts on global cues
126. The BSE Sensex advanced about 181  points in early session today, maintaining its positive form for the second straight day on unabated buying by domestic institutional investors amid positive leads from Asian markets following overnight gains on the Wall Street.
127. Chatra rape case: Victim's family thanks authority
128. Karnataka verdict will teach BJP lesson to mend ways: Kharge
129. The May 12 Karnataka Assembly  election results would teach a lesson to the BJP to mend its  ways and send a larger message that people will not accept  what the NDA-led party is doing on the advice of RSS, senior  Congress leader M Mallikarjuna Kharge has claimed.
130. Dress not reason behind rape: Nirmala Sitharaman
131. Rupee slips 7 paise against dollar in early trade
132. The rupee weakened by 7 paise to trade at a fresh 15-month low of 67.20 against the US dollar in early trade today due to appreciation of the American currency overseas amid sustained foreign capital outflows.
133. Chidambaram asks Mehbooba to quit 'unholy' alliance with BJP
134. With violence and unrest continuing in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader P Chidambaram todayasked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to quit the PDP-BJP coalition government saying the "unholy" alliance was the gravest provocation to the people of the Valley.
135. K'taka Polls: Sonia, Yogi, Siddaramaiah to campaign today
136. RSS worker, CPM member hacked to death
137. Andhra CM holds public awareness rally after Guntur rape
138. Locals in Chhattisgarh village walk extra mile to fetch water everyday
139. Army mulls specialized cadre for permanent commission to women
140. Dust storm delays flights in Delhi
141. Allahabad school, college students protest over liquor shops in vicinity
142. Denied mortuary van, man carries wife's body on shoulder
143. Four dialysis machines installed in Udhampur hospital
144. Two charred to death after ambulance catches fire
145. Hyderabad: 1,699 people jailed for drunk driving in last 4 months
146. NHRC issues notice to TN Govt, CBSE over NEET issue
147. SC to hear Cauvery dispute case today
148. European parliamentary delegation visits Tibetans in Dharamshala
149. Chennai tourist hit in stone-pelting dies, Mehbooba meets family
150. Dust storm hits Delhi, NCR, warning issued
151. Woman got sister killed over property dispute in Ghaziabad
152. A 38-year-old woman was killed allegedly over a property dispute almost eight months ago and her body was buried at an empty plot in the Loni area here, police said today.
153. Nigerian arrested with heroin worth Rs 20 crore
154. A Nigerian national was arrested for allegedly supplying heroin to drug dealers here and four kg of the narcotic, worth Rs 20 crore, was seized from him, police said today.
155. Hry Waqf board urges Gurgaon admn to get its lands free of encroachment
156. The Haryana Waqf Board today urged the administration here in a letter to remove encroachments from its lands near mosques so that people can offer prayers.
157. HC notice to DMK MLA, SIDCO over encroachment complaint
158. The Madras High Court has issued a notice to DMK MLA and former city Mayor M Subramanian on a petition alleging that a property mentioned by him among his wife's assets in his election affidavit belonged to the government and that it had been encroached by them.
159. Food bill on train: IRCTC asks rly zones to deploy 10 POS machines in each train
160. The Railways has issued instructions to all its zones to ensure at least 10 point of sale (POS) machines on each train under their jurisdiction so that passengers are provided bills for food items they purchase.
161. Asiatic Society remains institution of national importance:Guv
162. West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath  Tripathi today said that The Asiatic Society, undertaking  research in various disciplines, since its inception in 1784,  can never lose its relevance.
163. Squall, dust storm hit Delhi
164. A dust storm, with a wind speed of 70 kilometres per hour, hit the national capital tonight followed by a squall, bringing down the temperature after a hot day, the weatherman said.
165. Shahabuddin not in solitary confinement but in high security cell: Tihar Jail to HC
166. Tihar Jail authorities have brushed aside in the Delhi High Court allegations by controversial RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin that he was being kept in solitary confinement and tortured, saying he was lodged in a high security cell with all the facilities given to any other inmate incarcerated there.
167. Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal ...
168. Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore here today.
169. Man throws acid on sleeping wife, another woman in central Delhi
170. Two women sustained burn injuries after the husband of one of them allegedly threw acid on them on the suspicion that his wife was having an extra-marital affair in Paharganj here, police said today.
171. CM, Sushil Modi, Rabri Devi take oath in Bihar council
172. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar,  his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi and predecessor Rabri Devi were  among the 10 newly-elected members of the state legislative  council to have been administered oath of office here today.
173. Rains lash mid, lower hills of HP, higher reaches witness snowfall
174. Rains today lashed mid and lower hills of Himachal Pradesh and the state's higher reaches witnessed snowfall with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm tomorrow in north India.
175. HC grants interim bail to son and daughters of Yadav Singh
176. The Allahabad High Court today granted interim bail to former government engineer Yadav Singh's son and daughters in a graft case.
177. Indians accounted for over 74 pc of H-1B visas in 2016& 2017: USCIS report
178. Technology professionals from India accounted for 74.2 per cent of the total number of H-1B visas issued by the US in 2016 and the next year the figure rose to 75.6 per cent, a government report said today.
179. How our Sun will die decoded
180. The Sun will turn into a massive ring of luminous, interstellar gas and dust, known as a planetary nebula, approximately 10 billion years from now, scientists say.
181. Bangladesh Supreme Court defers Zia's bail hearing
182. Bangladesh's Supreme Court today deferred until tomorrow the hearing on a plea by the country's Anti-Corruption Commission challenging the bail granted to former prime minister and opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia in a corruption case.
183. Lines got blurred, says Jeffrey Tambor, talks about harassment claims
184. Actor Jeffrey Tambor has once again denied sexual harassment allegations against him but has admitted that he was difficult to work with on the set of "Transparent".
185. UK foreign secretary attacks May customs proposal as 'crazy
186. British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has attacked Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for a customs partnership with the European Union after the UK leaves the bloc  the latest sign of dissent within her Cabinet.
187. Mystery surrounds landing of North Korean airliner in China
188. Japanese and South Korean media are speculating that a high-ranking North Korean official, possibly even leader Kim Jong Un, is visiting China after an airliner from the North landed in the Chinese port city of Dalian.
189. German police raid suspected people smuggling gang
190. Hundreds of police have raided premises in four German states as part of a probe into a suspected people smuggling ring.
191. New chip sniffs out cocaine within minutes
192. Scientists have developed a low-cost chemical sensing chip that could test people for cocaine as quickly as a breathalyser identifies alcohol.
193. Google to showcase AI advances at its big conference
194. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at its annual developers conference Thursday.
195. Chewbacca will get his own theme music, says Ron Howard
196. Solo: A Star Wars Story" director Ron Howard has revealed Han Solo's companion, Wookiee warrior Chewbacca, will have his own theme music in the film.
197. Iran president warns of 'problems' as Trump decision looms
198. Iran's president today warned the country could face "some problems" ahead of President Donald Trump's decision on whether to pull out of its nuclear deal with world powers.
199. US retiree accused of running 'sex tours' on Thai-Myanmar border
200. An American man has been arrested in a sting operation for allegedly running a online brothel service matching men in northern Thailand with Myanmar sex workers across the border, police said today.
201. Sherlock Holmes 3 is officially happening
202. Avengers: Infinity War" star Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law  are officially returning for the third and possibly final "Sherlock Holmes" film.
203. Pak national pleads guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent in US
204. A 71-year-old Pakistani national, who lobbied in the US on behalf of the government of Pakistan under the garb of improving bilateral ties has pleaded guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent, according to the Department of Justice.
205. Archaeologists find China's oldest bone tools
206. China's oldest bone tools, dating back 115,000 years, have been discovered at a Paleolithic site in the central Henan province, an international team of researchers has confirmed.
207. Exoplanet atmosphere free of clouds discovered
208. Scientists have detected an exoplanet atmosphere that is free of clouds, a finding that may improve our understanding of the planets beyond our solar system.
209. Tales of international intrigue after Dubai princess's failed escape
210. A detained Emirate princess, a yacht seized by Indian soldiers in international waters, a Frenchman being held in Luxembourg -- accounts from key players in the attempted escape by a daughter of the ruler of Dubai have all the hallmarks of a geopolitical thriller.
211. India, Guatemala agree to promote trade, economic relations
212. India and Guatemala have agreed to promote trade and economic relations and called upon the private sectors to explore and take advantage of the pro-business climate existing in both countries.
213. 3D-printed weapons may put global security at risk
214. The rapid growth of 3D printing technology could make weapons easily accessible to military adversaries, violent extremists and even street criminals, putting the global security at risk, researchers warn.
215. Priyanka, Deepika look divine at 'Heavenly Bodies' themed Met Gala 2018
216. Bollywood stars Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone made heads turn with their stunning attires, in shades of red, as they channelled their inner goddesses at Met Gala 2018.
217. Top Chinese official accused of plotting coup against Xi gets life term in graft case
218. A former top Chinese Communist Party official, who was accused of plotting a coup against President Xi Jinping last year, was today sentenced to life imprisonment for taking USD 26.7 million in bribes.
219. Lahiri has a lot to make up for this week at PLAYERS
220. Anirban Lahiri has more than a few things to set right this week at the PLAYERS Championships as he is in danger of dropping out of top-100 for the first time in more than four years.
221. New antibodies may lead to universal Ebola vaccine
222. Scientists have identified three naturally-occurring Ebola antibodies which could be used to design universal therapeutics that are effective against many different species of the deadly virus.
223. Trains collide in Germany, killing 2 and injuring 14
224. Authorities say two people have died and 14 have been injured after a passenger train hit a stationary cargo train in southern Germany.
225. Ocean zone home to over 100 new species discovered
226. Oxford scientists have discovered an ocean zone off the coast of Bermuda teeming with over 100 species new to science.
227. India ranks 4th in Asia-Pacific on power index
228. India has ranked fourth out of 25 nations in the Asia-Pacific region on an index that measures their overall power, with the country being pegged as a "giant of the future" but trails behind in indicators of defence networks and economic relationships.
229. Five Taliban men held in Benazir killing case granted bail
230. A Pakistani high court has granted bail to five suspected Taliban and Al Qaeda militants arrested for their alleged role in the 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
231. Wearable oral sensor may help manage hypertension
232. Scientists have developed a flexible wireless sensing system that can be comfortably worn in the mouth by people with high blood pressure to easily monitor their salt intake in real time.
233. GST, bank balance sheet problems pushed India's economic growth downward but gradual recovery expected: UN
234. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as protracted issues of corporate and bank balance sheet problems pushed India's economic growth downward in 2017 but a gradual recovery is expected and the country's economy is forecast to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018, according to a UN report.
235. Russian helicopter crashes in Syria, killing both pilots: agencies
236. A Russian helicopter crashed in Syria killing both pilots, Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement carried by news agencies.
237. Top Chinese economic adviser to visit US next week for trade talks
238. China's top economic adviser will visit the US next week to continue discussions on the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations after talks in Beijing failed to produce a breakthrough to avert a possible trade war.
239. US president opposes Senate candidate who's 'Trumpier than Trump
240. West Virginia Republican voters will decide today if they want an ex-con coal baron as their US senator, even though President Donald Trump himself has warned the candidate is too radical to prevail in November's mid-term elections.
241. Janet Jackson to receive Icon Award at 2018 Billboard Music Awards
242. Singer Janet Jackson will be honoured with coveted Icon Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
243. Israeli soldier freed after serving manslaughter term
244. An Israeli soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead a prone Palestinian assailant was freed from prison on today, the army said, after serving nine months behind bars.
245. Russians posed as IS hackers, threatened US military wives
246. Army wife Angela Ricketts was soaking in a bubble bath in her Colorado home, leafing through a memoir, when a message appeared on her iPhone from hackers threatening to slaughter her family.
247. Trump considers benching Giuliani from doing TV interviews
248. President Donald Trump is growing increasingly irritated with lawyer Rudy Giuliani's frequently off-message media blitz, which has included muddying the waters on hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels and making claims that could complicate the president's standing in the special counsel's Russia probe.
249. Trump to reveal Iran deal's fate amid low hopes for survival
250. President Donald Trump is preparing to tell the world whether he plans to follow through on his threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran and almost surely ensure its collapse.
251. China vice premier to visit US for trade talks: White House
252. China's top economic official will visit Washington next week to continue trade discussions, the White House has said, as threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods could be imposed this month.
253. Taiwan hits back at WHO exclusion under Beijing pressure
254. Taiwan accused the World Health Organisation of succumbing to political pressure from Beijing today after the island failed to receive an invitation to a major international meeting.
255. Malaysian election pits former leader against elite protege
256. Voters have a stark choice in Malaysia's election tomorrow: resurrect the country's 92-year-old former authoritarian leader or give a third term to Prime Minister Najib Razak, whose alleged role in the multibillion-dollar ransacking of a state investment fund has battered Malaysia's standing abroad.
257. Katherine Waterston to star in 'Amundsen
258. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" star Katherine Waterston has come aboard the cast of Arctic explorer Roald Amundsen's biopic "Amundsen".
259. Angelina Jolie to produce Jim Thorpe Biopic 'Bright Path
260. Actor Angelina Jolie will be producing the film based on the life of legendary Native American athlete Jim Thorpe.
261. Cricket Australia confirms Adelaide Test will be a day affair
262. Cricket Australia today confirmed that the Adelaide Test against India will not be a day-night affair after the latter expressed reservations over playing with pink ball.
263. Kate Winslet, Willem Dafoe lead voice cast of 'Manou the Swift
264. Actors Kate Winslet and Willem Dafoe have joined the voice cast of the animated film "Manou the Swift".
265. New York attorney general resigns amid abuse allegations
266. New York's Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a  high-profile figure in the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment,  today abruptly resigned hours after he was accused by four women of physically assaulting them.
267. Langer taps Paine as ODI skipper as new Aussie era starts
268. New Australia coach Justin Langer today named Tim Paine as one-day captain for next month's tour of England as they look to open a new era after a damaging ball-tampering scandal.
269. Melissa Benoist to make Broadway debut with 'Beautiful
270. Supergirl" star Melissa Benoist is all set to make her Broadway debut with "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical".
271. Former top Chinese Communist official jailed for life for bribery: state media
272. A former top Chinese Communist Party official who was once tipped for a top leadership post was sentenced to life in prison for bribery, Chinese state media said today, the latest senior cadre to fall in President Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-corruption crusade.
273. 2 new lava vents open up in Hawaii neighborhood
274. Two new cracks in the ground emitting lava and gas have opened up in a Hawaii community where 35 structures have burned down.
275. Top Chinese officials in US next week for trade talks
276. Top Chinese officials are scheduled to be in the US next week for talks with the Trump Administration, the White House said.
277. Pakistani national pleads guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent
278. A Pakistani national, who lobbied in the US on behalf of the government of Pakistan under the garb of improving US-Pak relationship has pleaded guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent, the justice department has said.
279. Trump to award Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL for daring rescue
280. President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to a Navy SEAL who oversaw a daring 2002 assault and rescue mission on a snowy Afghanistan mountaintop.
281. 29-year fugitive arrested trying to walk into US from Canada
282. Authorities say a fugitive wanted for 29 years on drug smuggling charges was caught trying walk into the US from Canada.
283. Oliver North next president of National Rifle Association
284. Oliver North, a key figure in the Iran-Contra arms-for-hostages scandal under US president Ronald Reagan, is set to become the next president of the National Rifle Association, the US gun lobby has announced.
285. 4 women accuse New York attorney general of physical abuse
286. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose office has taken on a high-profile role in the fight against sexual misconduct, was physically violent with four women he was romantically involved with, according to their accounts which were published in The New Yorker.
287. Court blocks sending American 'IS fighter' to third country
288. A US appeals court has blocked the government's plan to hand over to a third country an American citizen captured in Syria allegedly fighting for the Islamic State terror group.
289. Trump congratulates Putin on his inauguration
290. US President Donald Trump has congratulated Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his inauguration for another six-year term, the White House said.
291. Indian American professor gets USD 1.6M grant to protect kidneys from obesity
292. Tahir Hussain, an Indian American professor of Pharmacology at the University of Houston, has received a grant of USD 1.6 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine a kidney cell that could prevent damage from inflammation caused by obesity.
293. Washington's Kennedy Center rescinds Cosby awards
294. The Kennedy Center has announced it has scrapped two major awards previously granted to Bill Cosby, after the disgraced comic was found guilty of sexual assault.
295. Pakistani man pleads guilty in rare foreign agent case
296. A Pakistani man pleaded guilty in federal court in Maryland to failing to disclose lobbying work on behalf of the Pakistani government, the Justice Department has said.
297. US to announce new Venezuela sanctions, call for vote delay
298. Vice President Mike Pence will announce new US sanctions against Venezuela and call for a "sham" May election to be delayed.
299. 2 dead as trains collide in Germany
300. At least two people were killed and several others where hurt when two trains collided in Germany, the national rail company said.
301. Egypt arrests blogger known for YouTube videos
302. An Egyptian blogger famed for his satirical videos on YouTube and Facebook has been arrested, his family said.
303. Brazil court tells Microsoft to ease data-sharing opt-out
304. A Brazilian federal court has ordered Microsoft to make it easier for users of its Windows 10 operating system to opt out of providing personal data to the software giant.
305. Italy president proposes 'neutral' govt to rule through 2018
306. Italy's president has proposed a "neutral" government to lead the country until the end of the year after declaring there was no hope now for a workable political alliance and that Italy can't wait any longer for leadership.
307. NATO: Russia uses Syrian war to boost Mediterranean presence
308. Russia has taken advantage of its military role in Syria to bolster its naval presence in the eastern Mediterranean region, making the region "very crowded," NATO's southern Europe commander has said.
309. Wyoming shooting leaves man dead and officer injured
310. A man was killed in a weekend shootout and a police officer was critically injured in a confrontation witnesses said occurred in a vacant, dirt lot with two children inside a car nearby, police has said.
311. Trump says will announce decision on Iranian nuclear deal tomorrow
312. US President Donald Trump today said he will announce his decision on whether to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal tomorrow.
313. Haspel is right person to lead CIA: White House
314. Gina Haspel is the right person to lead the CIA, the White House said today ahead of her potentially stormy confirmation hearing as the country's top spymaster.
315. Ivanka, Kushner to attend opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem
316. US President Donald Trump today announced he would send a high-level delegation including his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner for the opening of the American embassy in the Israeli capital Jerusalem on May 14.
317. In 2016, 2017 Indians accounted for more than 74 pc of H-1B visas: USCIS report
318. In 2016 technology professionals from India accounted for 74.2 per cent of the total number of H-1B visas issued by the US and the next year the figure increased to 75.6 per cent, a government report said here today.
319. Congressional committee seeks conditions on US aid to Pak
320. A powerful Congressional committee today moved to place conditions on the release of US aid to Pakistan to push Islamabad into taking action against the Haqqani network.
321. England trio to officiate Ireland's inaugural Test
322. Australia scrap day-night Adelaide Test post India refusal
323. Germany's Ozil confident of being fit in time for World Cup
324. Paine, Finch to lead Aussies in England, Zimbabwe
325. IPL '18: SRH bowlers' stifles RCB
326. Sonam Di Weeding: 'Veere' Swara, Kareena go traditional
327. Angelina Jolie to produce Jim Thorpe biopic
328. Bride Sonam looks bright in red on D-day
329. HRH Film Productions showcases its first ever English Telugu crossover film at Cannes this May
330. Janet Jackson to receive Icon Award at Billboard Music Awards
331. Make way for 'Sherlock Holmes 3
332. Mukesh, Nita Ambani host star-studded party post daughter's engagement
333. EU antitrust regulators to rule on Comcast, sky deal by June 15
334. Qatar Petroleum CEO says pushing ahead with expansion despite Gulf embargo
335. Japan's Takeda clinches $62 billion deal to buy drugmaker Shire
336. Gold seen at highest annual price for five years in 2018: GFMS
337. Fed to communicate clearly to avoid market disruptions - Powell
338. Japan's Takeda agrees $62 billion takeover of Shire
339. Gold prices subdued as dollar hovers around four-month peak
340. Jump in German industrial output dispels growth concerns
341. Vegoils: Palm oil hits near two-week high on expectation of lower output
342. German industrial output rises more than expected
343. China April exports bounce back more than expected despite U.S. trade brawl
344. Global Markets: Oil hovers near 3 1/2-year peak, Asia shares up ahead of Trump announcement
345. Sensex rises; ICICI Bank, oil marketers gain
346. China will sign a currency swap agreement with Japan - Chinese government
347. Oil prices fall as market awaits Trump decision on Iran
348. Icahn, Deason want bid of at least $40 per share for Xerox
349. More heads roll at Australia's AMP as shareholders demand renewal
350. Gold stays subdued as dollar hovers near four-month peak
351. China's April exports bounce back more than expected despite U.S. trade brawl
352. Hyundai Group launches task force on inter-Korean economic projects
353. China's central bank says will further push forward yuan internationalisation
354. China's trade surplus with U.S. widens to $22.19 billion in April
355. Global Markets: Oil trims gains ahead of Trump Iran announcement, Asia shares up
356. Analysis: Memory boost - How chipmakers are weathering slowing smartphone sales
357. Walmart may lock Flipkart deal this week; to get 3 seats on board: Sources
358. Oil elevated ahead of Trump Iran announcement, shares firm
359. Gold prices inch up on steady dollar
360. Conoco aims to seize PDVSA oil inventories in Curacao - sources
361. Walmart likely to announce Flipkart deal before end of week -sources
362. NAFTA talks resume amid fears of 'zombie' deal
363. Elliott Management makes unsolicited bid for Athenahealth
364. Nestle and Starbucks strike $7.15 billion coffee licensing deal
365. Easy credit no more: how shocks from Australian banks' inquiry may squeeze a nation
366. Lockheed resumes F-35 jet deliveries to Pentagon
367. U.S. oil surges past $70, dollar hits fresh 2018 high
368. Apple leads Wall Street higher; energy rally fades
369. Walmart likely to announce Flipkart deal before end of this week - sources
370. Oil surges on Venezuela-Conoco dispute, Iran sanction worries
371. Buffett slams bitcoin as thriving on mystique, favours US stocks over cypto
372. Exclusive: Lockheed resumes F-35 jet deliveries to Pentagon - official
373. Apple and oil lead Wall Street higher
374. Iran says new sanctions would not stifle its oil industry
375. CodeCostume - Techies' Apparel Aisle
376. Market leaders in coupons and deals space, GrabOn enter into gift cards arena
377. Happy Loans partners with PayWorld India
378. Study finds link between antipsychotic treatment during pregnancy, gestational diabetes
379. Over 1 lakh thalassemia patients die before they turn 20
380. New biomarker found for early diagnosis of lung cancer
381. IDFC Bank Ltd eases for fifth straight session
382. Tata Power Company Ltd drops for fifth straight session
383. United Spirits Ltd slips for fifth straight session
384. Biocon Ltd drops for fifth straight session
385. KPIT Technologies Ltd rose for a third straight session today
386. Inox Leisure Ltd spurts nearly 6%
387. Dish TV India Ltd rose for a third straight session today
388. Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd up for a third straight session
389. Federal Bank Ltd is up for a third straight session in a row
390. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd gained for a third straight session today
391. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd is up for a third straight session in a row
392. ICICI Bank spurts after declaring Q4 result
393. Mahamaya Steel Industries Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
394. ICICI Bank Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
395. Volumes jump at PNB Housing Finance Ltd counter
396. Tata Coffee drops after poor Q4 earnings
397. Trident slumps after weak Q4 result
398. Sensex, Nifty turn volatile
399. Range bound trading continues
400. Shares hover in range
401. Market pares early gains
402. Market opens higher on positive global cues
403. Market may extend gains
404. Hester Biosciences to convene board meeting
405. Progressive Extractions & Exports to convene board meeting
406. You can now set Alexa as default voice assistant on Android
407. Every iOS app update must support iPhone X notch: Apple
408. Gmail on iOS finally gets payments, snooze email feature
409. Soon, pay bills within Outlook.com
410. Twitter testing end-to-end encrypted messaging: Report
411. ICICI Bank may slide after weak Q4 result
412. VP Naidu says Indian diaspora act as country's ambassador
413. Attacker of Pak Interior Min found to be Tehreek-e-Labbaik member
414. Bangladesh SC to hear petitions against Khaleda Zia
415. Sri Lankan President Sirisena will not retire in 2020
416. 5 TTP members bailed in Benazir Bhutto's assassination case
417. China's Consulate-General says Doklam stand-off will not be solved overnight
418. NY Attorney General resigns following sexual assault allegations
419. Death toll in Nigeria twin suicide blasts rises to 58
420. UK Foreign Secy urges Trump not to 'dump' Iran nuclear deal
421. Trump to not attend new US embassy opening in Israel
422. Germany, France to support Iran deal sans US
423. India, Guatemala sign MoU to cooperate in diplomatic training
424. India, Guatemala to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation
425. Melania Trump launches 'Be Best' initiative for children
426. VP Naidu discusses ways of boosting ties with Guatemalan counterpart
427. Trump to take call on Iran nuclear deal today
428. Vladimir Putin sworn in as Russia's President
429. Investors pricing in Modi win in 2019; oil, rupee among key concerns: UBS
430. Jubilant FoodWorks hits new high on good Q4 results; 1:1 bonus
431. Despite slowdown, QSRs a big chunk of India's chained restaurant market
432. Karnataka election: Modi, Sonia, Yogi, Siddaramaiah rallies today; updates
433. Karnataka elections, Narendra Modi
434. MARKETS LIVE: Indices range-bound, Nifty above 10,700; ICICI Bank gains 7%
435. Photo: Shutterstock.com
436. PSBs extend gains; Indian Bank, Bank of India up over 3%
437. Mehbooba Mufti, chennai tourist, Jammu and Kashmir, J&K, srinagar, tourist killed, tamil nadu
438. Avengers:Infinity War poster
439. PNB Housing Finance falls 7% after huge block deals
440. Godrej Properties extends rally on robust Q4 results; stock hits new high
441. Godrej Properties
442. Congress's Karnataka model has beaten BJP's Gujarat model: Rajeev Gowda
443. DEVE GOWDA
444. Tata Coffee down 7% on disappointing Q4 results
445. Thunderstorm warning
446. ICICI Bank surges 7% post Q4 results
447. ICICI Bank plans IPO of broking arm
448. CJI Misra impeachment: SC lawyers object to Sibal appearing as advocate
449. Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, cjii, cji impeachment, supreme court, congress, bjp, cji
450. tata, N Chandrasekaran, TATA Global Beverages
451. China set to open $42 trillion financial sector to world
452. economy, growth
453. A professional should focus on the job, says ICICI Bank MD Chanda Kochhar
454. Chanda Kochhar
455. The HFC's loan book currently stands at  ~ 100 billion and the company aims to triple it to Rs 300 billion in three-four years
456. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
457. Sunrisers defend 146, win by 5 runs; RCB potentially out of IPL 2018
458. Royal Challengers Bangalore's  AB de Villiers clean bowled by Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rashid Khan during the IPL 2018 T20 cricket match in Hyderabad. Photo: PTI
459. South India Bank to raise Rs 7 bn via QIP to fund its 20% growth target
460. Deposit money as directed, Tihar is not far, Supreme Court warns Jaypee
461. Binani cement
462. Chanda Kochhar, ICICI Bank CEO & MD
463. punjab national bank, pnb
464. IPL 2018: Mumbai Indians beat KKR by 13 runs, keep playoff hopes alive
465. suryakumar yadav, ipl, mumbai
466. IPL 2018: Rahul's 84 powers KXIP to 6-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals
467. KL Rahul KXIP vs RR
468. Replacing Warner is impossible: SRH skipper Williamson
469. To survive Trump's trade war, take refuge in a humble Singapore shophouse
470. Goldman's $1 billion bankers are benchmark in Asia's wealth race
471. Nestle to pay Starbucks $7.15 billion in global coffee alliance
472. China is quietly setting global standards
473. China steps up war on corp malpractices, hikes fines on financial firms
474. Youtube nerd Galileo Russell taunts Wall Street after wild Tesla call
475. Livid China asserts right over Taiwan as US allows diplomatic visits there
476. Annoying Robocalls are now taking centrestage as mega financial scamsters
477. Vladimir Putin begins fourth term, to be longest serving Prez since Stalin
478. What Europe's tough new data law means for you, and the internet
479. Won't defend Donald Trump's style of communication: Nikki Haley
480. Singapore likely to be the venue for Trump-Kim meeting in June
481. Nestle to pay Starbucks $7.15 bn for rights to sell its products worldwide
482. Trump's contrasting avatars: Peace in Korea, World War in West Asia
483. Cohen may have paid other women for Trump 'if necessary': Trump's lawyer
484. Crude oil breaches $70 a bbl as markets await Trump call on Iran sanctions
485. Scrapping of Nobel literature award: MeToo issue as grave as World War?
486. Buffett steers clear of controversy as 'politics' shows up at Nebraska bash
487. Pakistan minister Ahsan Iqbal shot at, attacker nabbed; sad, says Malala
488. Verification a critical factor in North Korea denuclearisation programme
489. How Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer, built a shadowy business empire
490. Shunned by corporations, US gun entrepreneurs launch start-ups
491. Lebanon elections under way with billions in funds at stake
492. Flood of trademark applications from China alarms US officials
493. US President Donald Trump discusses Tehran nuke pact with Theresa May
494. US will regret if it quits nuclear deal: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
495. A suitable price for crude is $60 to $65 a barrel, says Iran's oil minister
496. How a soaring US-China trade war may split fortunes of two American firms
497. North, South Korea sign unification flag to team up at table tennis event
498. With low spare capacity, OPEC may not cope with return of Iranian sanctions
499. Ahead of Boris Johnson's US visit, Trump, UK PM discuss Iran nuclear deal
500. It's not me, it's Berkshire: Buffett says his firm's name will outlast him
501. Buffet dares Musk to beat his candy biz, SpaceX founder accepts challenge
502. US issues arrest warrant for former VW CEO but unlikely to face charges
503. Apple iPhone X: Issues with FaceID? Apple could replace your device
504. What's in a brand name? Fusion, fruitarian diet and even biological viruses
505. Not living in a polluted area, still falling sick? Here are 4 reasons why
506. Your agreement with realty re-developer must be drafted very carefully
507. Karnataka polls: BJP fields most criminals, Congress the richest candidates
508. How India's 'Ship of Haj' from Mumbai to Jeddah will benefit poor Muslims
509. High valuations will cap the upside: Gautam Duggad of Motilal Oswal
510. Karnataka polls 2018: Farmers are in distress but a loan waiver may not help
511. Power generators see risk in Centre's electricity purchase scheme
512. Most signals positive, but VIX indicates nervousness
513. Indostar Capital Finance IPO seems decent buy; valuation appears reasonable
514. No sluggishness in realty, suggest Godrej Properties' Q4 results
515. As US aims at Russia, India's defence preparedness caught in the crossfire
516. The Judges (removal) Case
517. Goodbye to all this
518. Oil politics: By freezing fuel prices, govt is undermining its own policy
519. Injurious to health: Capping hospital profit margins is counter-productive
520. Millets' day in the sun
521. Why India must invest in airport infra to be ready for a billion air trips
522. Rupee plunges to 67 per dollar as crude oil spikes; Sensex at 3-month high
523. With Walmart deal in the bag, Flipkart may now build a $1 bn M&A war chest
524. Discovery to dub foreign content as Hindi GEC channel doesn't stir viewers
525. DSP parts ways with BlackRock, to buy 40% stake in MF venture
526. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sends Rs 1-bn defamation notice to PM Modi, Shah
527. Micro and small enterprises remain upbeat on growth prospects
528. Packaged Starbucks coffee likely to hit stores after Nestle deal
529. Manmohan Singh's game: When his ball struck Mohammed Ali Jinnah
530. Our hiring has come down but we will still hire: Cognizant's Chatterjee
531. Today's picks: From Dr Reddy's to M&M hot stocks to watch on Tuesday
532. Letter to BS: How Flipkart-Walmart deal will benefit Indian customers
533. Letter to BS: JD(U) leader Uday Narayan Chaudhary plans to join RJD
534. FCI rice stock hits 5-year high at 25 million tonnes
535. Sensex at 3-month high as RBI, US jobs data soothe markets
536. Bond yields rise after RBI announces it will buy Rs 100-billion govt debt
537. IIM Sambalpur to tap corporates, entrepreneurs for Smart Villages
538. Nokia dials the IPL helpline, looks to establish a new identity
539. Increased employee productivity a primary driver for digital transformation
540. Regional content is helping OTT video services go mass, says report
541. Factors that help women return to work post their maternity leave
542. Martin Sorrell's exit from the Ad industry sets off questions about future
543. World's worst tech stock Lenovo Group may lose Hang Seng index status
544. IPL 2018: League teams hope to leverage growing star power of the players
545. Does your organisation conduct gender audits and have a diversity vision?
546. Firms are taking less time to detect a security breach, says Accenture
547. CRISIL SME trackrer: Trailing B-schools have their task cut out
548. Bangalore tops as the highest paying city, standing at Rs 1.08 mn: Report
549. BookMyShow follows consumer trail, expands footprint in entertainment biz
550. Sundaram Multi Pap Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
551. Gujarat Pipavav Port to consider Accounts
552. ADC India Communications to convene board meeting
553. Kirloskar Oil Engines to convene board meeting
554. Letter to BS: India's complex foreign debt policy must be reformed
555. Letter to BS: Time is ripe to move forward taking Jalan's message seriously
556. Letter to BS: Will RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat promote inter-caste marriages?
557. Letter to BS: An overzealous CBI could cramp decision-making in banks
558. Chatterbox: Exploring options
559. Karnataka polls: Modi accuses Congress of insulting Cariappa and Thimayya
560. Letter to BS: KCR must stick to idea of keeping Cong out of Federal Front
561. Letter to BS: Can any Indian company insist on a six-day, 12-hour work?
562. Karnataka polls: CM Siddaramaiah's dedicated social media strategy
563. Letter to BS: Missing the big picture and key factors on FDI in retail
564. Letter to BS: Wuhan summit could be impactful for Indo-China relation
565. Letter to BS: Simultaneous Lok Sabha and state polls will not save costs
566. Why Federal Reserve should hold off a rate hike
567. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Gangwar asks people to take oath of cleanliness
568. Letter to BS: Why does India depend on imported coal?
569. Letter to BS: HC dismisses pleas to disqualify Panneerselvam, 10 other MLAs
570. Letter to BS: Jaitley may consider granting of automatic pension revision
571. Letter to BS: Lalu Prasad Yadav feels AIIMS alone is equipped to treat him
572. From dollar to e-SDR
573. Fast and furious: Mumbai Police switches to a new electronic challan system
574. Letter to BS: India unlikely to change stance on China's B&R Initiative
575. Letter to BS: SC questions govt move to examine HC judge contenders
576. Letter to BS: Modi govt meets electrification target of 18,000 villages
577. Letter to BS: India's exports saw a return to reasonably healthy growth
578. Letter to BS: Pakistan's shaky experiments with democracy
579. Akhilesh, Mayawati's proposed Karnataka visit is 'political tourism': BJP
580. From third-party rights to arbitration, here are the key court orders
581. Club or no club, Indian men should wear what is more suited to our climate
582. BJP rejects call to make a Yeddyurappa-Modi 'Jodi' despite clamour
583. Karnataka Assembly polls: Severing of ties with ally TDP may hurt BJP
584. Letter to BS: Govt's attitude is an affront to independence of judiciary
585. Letter to BS: What lies behind the India-China 'reset'?
586. Sad state of affairs in the wonderland of Modi govt: Manmohan Singh
587. Karnataka Assembly polls: How Telugu vote may swing the 'waveless' election
588. Karnataka polls: BJP fields 83, Cong 59 candidates with criminal background
589. Karnataka polls: PM Modi attacks Congress on corruption, incompetence
590. Dalits constantly prosecuted in Modi's new India, tweets Rahul Gandhi
591. West Bengal polls: BJP fields 850 Muslim nominees to tap minority populace
592. We visit Dalit homes in spite of mosquitoes, says BJP leader: Highlights
593. Karnataka polls: 'Outlanders' Siddaramaiah, Sreeramulu play to Badami crowd
594. Karnataka polls: Jayanagar BJP MLA Vijaya Kumar dies of cardiac arrest
595. Karnataka polls: Rahul Gandhi releases PM's agri report card; grades him F
596. Karnataka polls: Jarkiholi brothers are Cong's answer to BJP's Sreeramulu
597. BJP's last-mile push to maximise returns from central Karnataka
598. Karnataka election: Yeddy-Reddy combo aim to loot, plunder, says Congress
599. Is DMK's Stalin preparing grounds for a pan-India anti-BJP front?
600. Karnataka Assembly polls: Incipient class divide amid caste battles
601. Modi trashes Karnataka election opinion polls, says BJP will win; updates
602. Yogi Adityanath setting up 'mini secretariat office' in Gorakhpur
603. Kairana LS bypoll: Rashtriya Lok Dal backs united opposition to defeat BJP
604. Aam Aadmi Party replaces three leaders of Opposition in Delhi MCDs
605. Rahul, Chidambaram attack PM Modi's electrification claim; call it 'jumla
606. India didn't sign up for this: Congress on Vijay Rupani, Biplab Deb gaffes
607. Modi broke pledge on AP special status, Naidu plays video to prove betrayal
608. Kathua rape case 'small incident', says J&K Dy CM Kavinder Gupta; updates
609. Karnataka polls: We've not fielded right candidates, says BJP ticket holder
610. Karnataka Assembly polls: Every region is different, holds a key to power
611. Jan Akrosh rally: Congress will win Karnataka, Lok Sabha polls, says Rahul
612. Jan Aakrosh rally: Rahul Gandhi raps Modi-led BJP, RSS for polarising India
613. BJP's seats going north while Congress' going south: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
614. Modi, Adityanath campaigning will have no impact in Karnataka: Deve Gowda
615. In Channapatana, suspected JD(S)-BJP covert entente threatens to unravel
616. BJP: Akhilesh, Mayawati's proposed Karnataka visit is 'political tourism
617. Taking a dig at SP and BSP, BJP's UP unit spokesperson 
618. Brokers urge Sebi to review 'harsh' 100% penalty on margin reporting
619. Sebi writes to govt urging tax parity between cash and derivatives
620. Commodity Picks: 7 May 2018
621. Sebi committee for listing of large registrars on the stock exchanges
622. Sebi holds back much-awaited Rs 35-billion HDFC Mutual Fund IPO
623. Sensex closes below 35,000, Nifty falls by 61.40 points; JSW Energy slumps
624. Airline stocks hit multiple air pockets in March quarter; IndiGo, Jet fall
625. Hindustan Construction Company stock falls 25% on Lavasa debt worries
626. Pirate radio stations explode on YouTube
627. Fortis Healthcare shares jump to 6-week high after IHH raises bid
628. Prem Watsa's Fairfax India sits on unrealised gains with 28% RoE in 2017
629. Multiples Alternate Asset Management hones its micro-winner strategy
630. Whatsapp co-founder Jan Koum leaving Facebook amid user data disputes
631. Tomorrow's jobs require impressing a bot with quick thinking
632. Markets report biggest monthly gain in 2 years; IT and FMCG stocks jump
633. Statsguru: Nearly half of all unbanked adults live in just seven economies
634. Commodity Picks: 30 April 2018
635. Lodha Developers IPO looks to defy poor scorecard of realty companies
636. Street signs: Was Aditya Ghosh's exit from IndiGo expected? Stock falls 6%
637. Sebi puts plans to allow MFs to be sold via passporting on the back-burner
638. Don't fret over fund manager' exit, star appeal is fast becoming irrelevant
639. Centre seeks to diversify pharma exports, eyes bulk govt orders from abroad
640. From mango fest to mango tourism, UP traders pulling all stops to go global
641. Input tax credit not admissible for Krishi Kalyan Cess carried forward
642. Karnataka Assembly polls: NDA's farm schemes face testing times
643. Equities rise marginally tracking global cues
644. 
     
645. Microsoft Cortana and Amazon Alexa make a team
646. Twitter working on encrypted messaging feature: Report
647. Chidambaram appeals to states to come out against 15th Finance Commission
648. 
     
649. Google may launch new Android controls to manage phone usage
650. Apple may replace iPhone X devices with FaceID issue
651. Global cues lift equity indices; banking stocks rise
652. US protectionism causes glut in European steel supply
653. e-office system implement in all government departments in UP
654. Microsoft determined to protect customers' data: Satya Nadella
655. DSP Group to buy out BlackRock's stake in JV
656. ICICI co-operating with regulatory, investigative agencies: Kochhar
657. Injured in stone-pelting, tourist succumbs in Srinagar hospital
658. Microsoft hell-bent to protect customers' data: Satya Nadella
659. Water given to TN under distress formula, need rest for drinking, Karnataka tells SC
660. Higher gold prices to weaken jewellery demand growth: ICRA
661. Congress rule created jobs in Karnataka, Modi destroyed them: Manmohan
662. Playing 11 of the best potential is my focus: Rohit Sharma
663. As state steps back, culture gets private sector leg up
664. Dance movies set to take a 'step up' in Bollywood
665. AFSPA slap on face of Constitution, Supreme Court, Parliament'
666. The ignored, inconvenient truth about the Islamic State
667. While data centre infrastructure hardware spending by enterprises in India will reach $2.7 billion in 2018, a 2.6 per cent increase from 2017, the software investment will register 10 per cent increase to touch $3.6 billion mark, a new report from market research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.
668. Global Cloud Xchange (GCX), a subsidiary of Reliance Communications (RCOM), and Cyprus' leading telecommunications provider PrimeTel on Tuesday announced further enhancement of their partnership with a 100 Gbps upgrade to GCX's HAWK sub-sea cable system branch into Cyprus.
669. Content sharing platform SHAREit on Tuesday announced that it has acquired South Indian movie app Fastfilmz and declared its founder Karam Malhotra as the new CEO of SHAREit India.
670. Google on Tuesday announced it has appointed Nitin Bawankule as the Country Head for Google Cloud India and will report to Rick Harshman, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Google Cloud.
671. Achieving a historic feat, the Indian tea industry recorded the highest ever production of 1,325.05 million kg as well as export of 256.57 million kg during the financial year 2017-18, official figures released on Tuesday revealed.
672. The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 per cent increase from the previous year, with India and China among the largest employers, an International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report said on Tuesday.
673. Taking on Apple Siri and Google Assistant, Microsoft and Amazon have showcased the first-ever coming together of Cortana and Alexa - their two Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered assistants.
674. As data security concerns on Facebook and WhatsApp loom large, Twitter is reportedly working on a 'Secret' encrypted messages feature which could make the microblogging platform safer for sensitive communications.
675. The key Indian equity indices traded marginally higher on Tuesday afternoon following broadly positive cues in the global markets.
676. Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Tuesday urged the Finance Ministers of all states across the country to sign a memorandum against the terms of reference (ToR) of the 15th Finance Commission.
677. Though earthquakes have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, Indian real estate and infrastructure sector still has lots more to learn -- and implement -- to ensure the safety of life and property.
678. To help users manage time spend on Android mobile devices, Google may launch a new set of controls to its operating system at its annual developer conference "Google I/O" scheduled to kick-off on Tuesday.
679. iPhone X owners who are facing problem with the FaceID unlock scanner may get a new device if their smartphone cannot be repaired, a report has claimed.
680. Positive Asian markets, along with lower crude oil prices and expectations of healthy quarterly earning results pushed the key Indian equity indices to trade higher during the morning session on Tuesday.
681. New tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on international imports of steel have led to a sharp rise in the supply of commodity on European markets, the Federation of the German Steel Industry warned on Monday.
682. The e-office system, aimed at enhancing movement of files, was implemented in all the state government departments on Monday, an official said.
683. At a time when data privacy is making headlines the world over, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday reiterated that the company is determined to ensure consumers' data and is building secure solutions towards preserving data privacy.
684. Financial services major DSP Group on Monday announced that it will buy out BlackRocks 40 per cent stake in joint venture DSP BlackRock Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd, subject to regulatory approvals.
685. More than a month after nepotism allegations against her, ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar on Monday said that the private lender works under and abides by all regulatory norms and that it has been fully cooperating with regulatory and investigative agencies.
686. A tourist from Chennai, injured in stone pelting on Srinagar-Gulmarg road on Monday, succumbed to critical injuries in a hospital here, police said.
687. Karnataka on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has already released the Cauvery water that Tamil Nadu was entitled to under the "distress formula" due to deficient rainfall and needed remaining water for drinking purposes in Bengalauru and the areas falling under its part of the Cauvery basin.
688. Higher gold prices and tightened credit availability are expected to weaken growth in jewellery demand by 2-4 per cent during 2018, a credit rating agency said on Monday.
689. Karnataka's Congress government created jobs during its five-year tenure while the BJP-led Cental government destroyed them due to the mismanagement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team, said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.
690. Microsoft determined to protect customers' data: Satya Nadella (Lead)
691. ICICI co-operating with regulatory, investigative agencies: Kochhar (Lead)
692. Injured in stone-pelting, tourist succumbs in Srinagar hospital (Lead)
693. Police in Hyderabad book a case against filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma for making objectionable remarks against Lord Ganesh
694. Met department predicts cloudy sky over Guwahati during the next 12-hours; maximum temperature to hover around 32C
695. Two senior BJP leaders question projection of ex-dy CM Sushil Kumar Modi as face of party in Bihar assembly polls 2015
696. Rameswaram fishermen, who were on indefinite strike seeking end to attacks by Lankan Navy, to call off strike Monday
697. Spell of rain today cooled Delhi and adjoining areas in Haryana and UP; met office forecasts more rainfall during day
698. Special daily flights will be operated from September 9 for Haj Yatra from Ahmedabad airport, say officials
699. No arrest made in ragging to suicide case in Hamirpur college as police locating mobile call details
700. Security tightened across Jammu ahead of two-day visit of President Pranab Mukherjee from September 1
701. BBMP to undertake a drive to clear encroachments on footpaths in Kempegowda area in Bangalore September 1-2
702. BJP president Amit Shah to address party leaders and grass root-level functionaries in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow
703. A cyber police station will become operational under the Howrah Police commissionerate from tomorrow
704. No shortage of power in Madhya Pradesh, says chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
705. Eight fishermen were rescued safely from a boat which capsized in Nilwande sea coast near Ratnagiri
706. Ex-IAS officer Uttam Khobragade to join RPI on Tuesday in presence of Ramdas Athawale
707. Two killed in a police firing in Manipur during protest against imposition of prohibitory order in Ukhrul, say police
708. Odisha govt has directed its administrative dept not to hire or re-employ any retired public servant beyond 65 years
709. Police today arrested a man who had killed his elder brother at Fatehgarh Churian town in Batala August 24
710. Army recruitment exam scheduled to be held in Bikaner today has been canceled after paper leak; 9 people arrested
711. Uttar Pradesh government today announced exemption of entertainment tax on Priyanka Chopra starrer biopic Mary Kom
712. To help users manage time spend on Android mobile devices, Google may launch a new set of controls to its operating system at its annual developer conference Google I/O scheduled to kick-off on Tuesday.
713. Microsoft determined to protect customers data: Satya Nadella (Lead)
714. At a time when data privacy is making headlines the world over, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday reiterated that the company is determined to ensure consumers data and is building secure solutions towards preserving data privacy.
715. DSP Group to buy out BlackRocks stake in JV
716. Microsoft hell-bent to protect customers data: Satya Nadella
717. Karnataka on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has already released the Cauvery water that Tamil Nadu was entitled to under the distress formula due to deficient rainfall and needed remaining water for drinking purposes in Bengalauru and the areas falling under its part of the Cauvery basin.
718. Karnatakas Congress government created jobs during its five-year tenure while the BJP-led Cental government destroyed them due to the mismanagement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team, said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.
719. Sikh charitys work on rural education inspires scholars