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2. Voting begins for Zimbabwe elections (Second Lead)
3. Acceptance is theme of most of my stories: 'Hotel Transylvania' director
4. Trump threatens government shutdown over immigration policy (Lead)
5. HSBC appoints Surendra Rosha to take over from ailing CEO Jayant Rikhye
6. Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami meets Karunanidhi, says DMK chief 'recovering
7. Recent GST rate cut is credit negative, revenue may take 0.08% hit: Moody's
8. Weak global cues drag down silver futures by 0.33%
9. Taking weak cues from the global market, silver prices moved down by 0.33 per cent to Rs 39,016 per kg in futures market today as participants reduced their exposure.
10. Wheat futures rise 0.30% on spot demand
11. Wheat prices edged up by 0.30 per cent to Rs 1,995 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators built up fresh positions amid uptick in demand in the spot market.
12. Lead futures slip 0.21% on weak spot cues
13. Lead prices softened by 0.21 per cent to Rs 145.70 per kg in futures market today as speculators trimmed their positions, taking negative cues from spot market on subdued demand.
14. Two arrested for possession of heroin in JK
15. Two people were arrested for possession of heroin in Jammu and Udhampur districts today, police said.
16. Aluminium futures gain 0.32% on spot demand
17. Aluminium prices edged up 0.32 per cent to Rs 141.65 per kg in futures market today as speculators built positions, taking positive cues from the spot market on pick up in demand.
18. India's infra deficit too large, will take time to be eliminated: S&P
19. S&P Global Ratings today said India's infrastructure deficit is "too large" and the country still has a long way to go before it can close the sizable deficit between supply and demand.
20. Guar seed futures climb 1.39 pc on spot cues
21. Guar seed prices rallied by 1.39 per cent to Rs 4,364 per quintal in futures trading today as traders indulged in creating exposures backed up by firm physical markets.
22. India had asked Antigua to detain Choksi after info of his presence on island
23. India requested authorities in Antigua and Barbuda to detain PNB scam fugitive Mehul Choksi after it received information about his presence in the Caribbean island, government sources said today.
24. Karunanidhi's health better, recovering: Palaniswami
25. IRCTC hotel scam: Lalu Prasad, wife, son summoned
26. Assam: NRC draft out, 4 million names missing
27. California wildfires claim more lives; crews make progress
28. Thousands more fled their homes after wildfires surged near a small lake town in Northern California while a deadly blaze farther north slowed slightly as crews stretched to their limits across the state fight flames that have claimed the lives of two firefighters and six civilians.
29. Bittersweet facing my final 'Star Wars' chapter without Fisher: Hamill
30. Carrie Fisher may have left earthlings for a galaxy far, far away but her on-screen brother Mark Hamill is happy that Princess Leia Organa will make a final appearance in "Star Wars: Episode IX".
31. Prannoy, Manu-Sumeeth enter second round of World Championship
32. HS Prannoy started his campaign at the World Championship in style beating New Zealand's Abhinav Manota in straight games to enter the second round at the prestigious event here today.
33. Socialising boosts wellbeing in dementia patients
34. Just ten minutes of meaningful social interaction can improve wellbeing in dementia patients, a study has found.
35. Sonam b'day wish for Anand will surely melt your heart
36. Daughter's voice baffled Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds at concert
37. Trump star vandals meet over lunch
38. 7-month-old Japanese baby's hair take internet by storm
39. India eyes single regulator for e-commerce sector - document
40. HSBC appoints Surendra Rosha as India CEO
41. IDP Education India to launch Australian Virtual Education Fair
42. Twin USFDA approvals for Morepen Labs' bulk drugs (API) facilities
43. Amazon Prime Video interface to undergo redesign: Report
44. Sensex, Nifty open positive in morning trade
45. TCI Finance Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
46. TCNS Clothing sees weak debut
47. Market firms up
48. YouTube dark mode finally arrives on Android
49. 20th Century Fox builds AI to predict audience from trailers
50. Prisoners hack tablets to transfers over USD 225,000 into accounts
51. Tesla just built a USD 1,500 surfboard, because why not
52. ICICI Bank gains 4% post June quarter results
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54. This Week In China Tech: AI Disrupting Insurance Claims, China Opens Airspace For Drones And More
55. Thailand's Supatra Dynasty - 4 Generations Of Women Running The Chao Phraya River
56. On A Bad Day For Facebook Stock, Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Plunges $15.4 Billion
57. Channel - Block D - Billionaires - blog - Position 4 - IPO Of Chinese E-Commerce Firm Pinduoduo Mints New Young Billionaire
58. Channel - Block D - Billionaires - blog - Position 5 - On A Bad Day For Facebook Stock, Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Plunges $15.4 Billion
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75. Why TRAI chairman's Aadhaar challenge is a case of 'misplaced enthusiasm'
76. Modi praises Yogi for speedy conversion of intent to investment
77. Infosys setting development centre in Noida
78. LG's $1,830 smartphone to hit the shelves next month
79. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman R.S. Sharmas open Aadhaar challenge to critics and hackers is nothing but a case of "misplaced enthusiasm" which dilutes the debate on securing the Aadhaar eco-system, emphasise cyber law experts.
80. Why TRAI chairman's Aadhaar challenge is a case of 'misplaced enthusiasm' (Tech Trend)
81. LGs $1,830 smartphone to hit the shelves next month
82. Why TRAI chairmans Aadhaar challenge is a case of misplaced enthusiasm (Tech Trend)
83. 23 bodies recovered after Myanmar landslide
84. 724 pilgrims leave for Amarnath
85. Being an immigrant from Russia, Genndy Tartakovsky always wanted to fit in while growing up in the US. And his personal experiences find a way into the stories he tells. The director says adding one's own anecdotes lend a personal touch to the story, making it honest and unique.
86. Bullet train to have child-feeding room, separate washrooms for men and women
87. Gene Therapy May Help Treat Chronic Kidney Disease
88. Multivitamins May not Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases
89. NEET PG, NEET SS cut off reduced by 15%
90. Get glowing skin, shiny hair for your wedding
91. Brain tumour no longer scary!
92. No free rice to Puducherry villages not ODF: Lt Governor
93. India in ‘good position’ to face fallout from possible trade tensions: UN economist
94. Palestinian PM survives explosion in Gaza
95. Kovind, Modi extend International Women’s Day greetings
96. Ranbir’s ‘Sanju’ act is short of breath, suggests trailer
97. ‘Mainstream cinema is escapism, regional cinema is realism’
98. CA, IBM join hands to help businesses innovate faster
99. Famous people caught with fake degrees
100. 21st century's longest lunar eclipse in pics
101. Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar over publication of Assam NRC
102. NRC is impartial, no need to panic: Rajnath Singh
103. Amar Singh's presence at PM Modi's event triggers speculation
104. Assam govt employees to face pay cut for neglecting parents, differently-abled siblings
105. Babus paying with their jobs for ignoring Modi's shape-up call
106. Fudged your ITR? Here's how to save yourself
107. Ambani now takes aim at Flipkart, Amazon
108. After angry Hanuman, this artist creates stoic Rama
109. इस सप्ताह इन पांच शेयरों पर लगा सकते हैं दांव
110. Worst could be over for ICICI Bank: Centrum
111. RAW sacks 4 non-performing joint secy-level officers
112. Homeless man hands out resumes on the roadside; gets over 200 job offers after going viral on Twitter
113. No sooner had the House mourned the death of a former member and listed papers presented, TMC members led by their leader Derek O'Brien were up on their feet raising the issue.
114. The home minister's reaction came after the draft NRC was published today with the names of about 40 lakh residents of the state not being included.
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116. A rule allows govt to boot out non-performers. The current govt wanted this to be used more forcefully.
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119. Apart from the social media, edu tech companies may also face restrictions if recommendations are accepted.
120. Rosha, currently HSBC's Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) for Asia-Pacific, will succeed Jayant Rikhye, who is taking a leave for m...
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122. India's infra deficit too large, will take time to be eliminated: S&P
123. M Karunanidhi continues to be under intensive care; K Palaniswami visits him
124. Final NRC list released with 2.9 crore citizens. Here's how you can check your name
125. Frozen for 42,000 years, worms come back to life
126. Japan picks $1.2 billion Lockheed radar for Aegis Ashore batteries
127. 5 participants, 5 gold: India shines at Physics Olympiad
128. Afghanistan, not India, will be Imran Khan's priority until 2019
129. After ‘angry’ Hanuman, Mangaluru vector artist creates stoic Lord Rama
130. Fudged facts in your tax return? Here's how to save yourself
131. The Indian government estimates infrastructure investment of USD 4.5 trillion will be needed through 2040, it said.
132. The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister, last week cut tax rates on white goods as well as various handicrafts items and paints.
133. Helicopters and rescue teams on foot have been deployed to scour the slopes of Mount Rinjani, which is crisscrossed with hiking routes popular with tourists.
134. The much-anticipated second and final draft of the NRC with 2.9 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants was published around 10am today.
135. Special Judge Arvind Kumar directed them to appear before the court on August 31 in a case related to alleged irregularities in granting operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.
136. Japan needs more powerful detection in order for its new longer-range interceptor missiles to provide more effective defence against North Korean launches and any potential threat from China.
137. History Created After 21 Yrs; China Only Other Nation To Achieve Feat
138. Babus paying with their jobs for ignoring Modi's shape-up callA rule allows govt to boot out non-performers. The current govt wanted this to be used more forcefully.
139. Fudged your ITR? Here's how to save yourselfThousands of taxpayers file faulty tax returns. For that, the taxpayer is liable, not the ITR preparer.
140. After angry Hanuman, this artist creates stoic RamaThe Hanuman art, released a year ago, became popular beyond Acharya’s expectations. The PM had mentioned it while addressing party workers in Mangaluru before the assembly elections.
141. The Indian government estimates infrastructure investment of USD 4.5 trillion will be needed through 2040, it said.
142. The Hanuman art, released a year ago, became popular beyond Acharya’s expectations. The PM had mentioned it while addressing party workers in Mangaluru before the assembly elections.
143. No sooner had the House mourned the death of a former member and listed papers presented, TMC members led by their leader Derek O'Brien were up on their feet raising the issue.
144. MUMBAI: India is mulling a single legislation to address all aspects of e-commerce regulation, and it is also exploring the idea of setting up a single regulator to consider all sector-related issues, according to a draft policy document seen by Reuters.The Central government has indicated it aims to remove the legal fragmentation governing the e-commerce sector, according to the Draft National Policy Framework on e-commerce.Some of the measures suggested in the draft include local data storage, mandating the use of state-run RuPay payments in online transactions and enhancing the participation of micro, small and medium enterprises in online retail.
145. RSS dissociates itself from hartal call in Kerala over women entry in Sabarimala
146. Parliament monsoon session LIVE UPDATES: NRC issue raised in Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh assures ‘justice’
147. RSS dissociates itself from hartal call in Kerala over women entry in Sabarimala
148. Yamuna bridge temporarily closes for rail traffic after river crosses danger mark
149. Mission Impossible Fallout scores franchise’s best opening
150. Assam NRC Draft List 2018: How to check your name online at www.assam.gov.in
151. Everything you wanted to know about bariatric surgery, but didn’t know whom to ask
152. Oppo Find X pre-order opens up on Flipkart; sale begins on August 4
153. Assam NRC list: No person will be referred to Foreigners’ Tribunal or sent to detention centre based on final draft
154. Smartphones expected to launch in August 2018: From Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to Moto Z3
155. The RSS said the issue of the entry of women of a specific age group at Sabarimala is being heard in the Supreme Court by…
156. Parliament monsoon session LIVE UPDATES: NRC issue raised in Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh assures ‘justice’
157. IRCTC hotel-for-land scam: Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi summoned by Delhi court as accused
158. Army officer’s affidavit claims his unit behind fake encounters, extortion
159. PM hails Pandharpur wari, urges to go for eco-friendly Ganesh festival this year
160. The monthly radio address also saw the mention of Maharashtra’s thinkers â€" Sant Dnyaneshwar, Sant Tukaram, Sant Namdev among others- who, Modi said, continue to influence the people in the state.
161. Kuwaiti beauty blogger draws flak online for criticising off day for domestic help; she says being targetted for wearing hijab
162. Instagram influencer Sondos Alqattan posted a video online slamming the new law that provides better working conditions for Filipino workers. Seeing outrage online global comestic brands have cut ties with her after she refused to apologise for her remarks that many though were 'racist'.
163. ലോകത്തെ 6 ആയോധനകലാ പ്രതിഭകളില്‍ à´'രാള്‍ ബോളിവുഡ് താരം വിദ്യുത് ജാംവാല്‍
164. ICAI CA IPCC Intermediate Result 2018 Highlights: Know the websites to check results
165. IRCTC Train Cancelled List: दिल्ली के ‘लोहा पुल’ से गुजरने वाली 27 ट्रे कैंसिल, यहां देखें पूरी लिस्ट
166. LG V35 Signature Edition is launching soon with a $1800 price tag
167. MEA asks Antiguan authorities to detain fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi
168. A woman carrying her son arrives to check her name on the draft list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) centre in Chandamari, Assam.
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170. India says illegal immigrants in Assam will be deported but Bangladesh is unlikely to accept them.
171. What next for India's four million 'stateless'?
172. Election Commission seeks reply from Imran over casting vote openly; issues notice
173. Zimbabweans vote in first election since Mugabe's removal
174. Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 2 pm over ruckus on Assam NRC issue
175. As U S pushes for Mideast peace, Saudi king reassures allies
176. Half of UK voters support referendum on Brexit deal, no deal or staying-Sky
177. Economic future will be plundered if PTI leads nation: PML-N
178. New Delhi, July 30
179. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 1400 hrs for the second time on Monday within a minute before the Question Hour could be taken up over ruckus on National Register of Citizens in Assam.
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181. Rupee falls by 5 paise against USD
182. 5-yr-old boy crushed to death by school bus in Srinagar
183. Tripura to sign MoU with banks for easy loans for professional degree
184. Major currencies up
185. OPPN CONG, AITC, CPI-M STAGE WALKOUT IN LS OVER NRC IN ASSAM
186. Parliamentarians from WHO South-East Asia Region commit to health of women, children and adolescents
187. Mumbai, Jul 30 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday slipped by five paise to 68.70 against the USD Dollar in early trade on rising demand for US Dollars by banks and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.