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2. 12 schools burnt down in Pakistan
3. India’s Footwear Industry has huge potential for export & employment generation: Suresh Prabhu
4. Development of Major Ports
5. Flood Control Schemes
6. Dam Safety Bill
7. Latest R&D achievement of ECIL
8. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
9. 99% of wage payments electronically credited into worker’s account through Direct Benefit Transfer system to bring more transparency & minimize leakages in MGNREGS
10. Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
11. 37 Central Ministries/Department have been allocated funds under STC for 299 Tribal Schemes
12. Inclusion of Castes in ST List
13. PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors of Transport and Housing
14. NITI Aayog working on strategy document to define 2023 objectives ... - Economic Times
15. Niti Aayog working on blockchain tech for drug industry - Economic Times
16. Niti Aayog to partner with Meghalaya for work out blueprint of state's ... - The Shillong Times
17. Centre scraps plan to set up Social media hub, SC told (Lead)
18. Choksi given citizenship after NOC from India : Antigua (Lead)
19. BJP government intimidating media, alleges Congress
20. Telecom operators not responsible for default saving of UIDAI helpline number: COAI
21. Blocking pesky calls will take 1.5 years: COAI
22. 35 killed in Afghan Shia mosque attack (Lead)
23. Assam to open all trade routes: Minister
24. DMRC launches E-rickshaw service for Dwarka stations
25. Kumar Sanu was 'scared' of disclosing about adoption
26. Lily Patel to play Neelu's on-screen mother
27. Paul Walker's mother recalls his last day
28. Man burnt to death as Maoists torch vehicle
29. Goans to be banned from casinos from 2019: Parrikar
30. Afghan national arrested in Delhi for drug-peddling
31. Bayes In Will Redefine Trust and Payment for Lottery Blockchain
32. With 11 cities in bag, Adani emerges biggest winner of CNG selling licenses
33. Worth $1.02 trillion, one Apple equals India's top 50 put together
34. Naroda Gam riots: Kodnani was present at spot for around 10 mins, says SIT
35. Forex reserves dip by $950.9 mn on fall of foreign currency assets
36. Passengers will have to pay for Railways' losses if this proposal is okayed
37. How did Aadhaar helpline sneak into your mobile? UIDAI says it has no role
38. Petition in HC seeks speedy probe into rape charge against Bishop
39. A writ petition seeking a speedy investigation into the rape charge levelled by a nun against a Jalandhar-based Bishop of the Roman Catholic church was filed in the Kerala High Court today.
40. RS MPs want Par functioning for 120 days, more working hours
41. Expressing concern over the decline in the number of days of Parliament's functioning, Rajya Sabha members today sought extending the sittings to a minimum of 120 days a year, along with the working hours by starting the proceedings an hour early at 10 AM.
42. Court extends man's ED custody in money laundering case
43. A Delhi court today extended by three days the remand of a man, who is in custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a bank loan fraud case of over Rs 5,000 crore over allegations that he had sent Rs 25 lakh cash to the official residence of a senior Congress leader here.
44. Protests against plea challenging Article 35A continue for 3rd day in Kashmir
45. Protests against the legal challenge to Article 35A of the Constitution -- which grants special status to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir -- continued in the Valley for the third consecutive day today.
46. Nifty snaps 2-day fall, rises 116 points
47. After two consecutive sessions of falls, the NSE benchmark Nifty today rebounded by 116 points to 11,360.80 to hit a new closing high on hectic buying in sectors such as banking, metal, media, FMCG and pharma.
48. Himachal BJP SC unit chief takes over as HPU VC
49. Professor Sikander Kumar was today appointed the 26th Vice-Chancellor of the Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), an official release said.
50. ASI arrested by vigilance while accepting Rs 8000 bribe
51. The Vigilance Investigation Bureau today caught an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from a man in Patna district, a department release said.
52. No decision on lifting night traffic ban in Bandipur reserve:
53. Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said the state government has not taken any decision on throwing open the national highwaycutting through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka fornight traffic.
54. FPS dealers' margin to be hiked, Union minister to Arunachal
55. Union Minister C R Choudhary has assured Arunachal Pradesh of enhancing the fair price shop (FPS) dealers' margin and transportation rate for food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
56. Jet Airways pilots, management lock horns over proposed pay cuts
57. Jet Airways pilots and management are on a war path over salary reductions and possible job cuts at various departments, with the airline telling them that it might not be able to continue operations for more than two months, sources in the pilot community said.
58. UP govt working to create jobs to end migration of youth: Yogi
59. Noting that a lot of young people migrate from Uttar Pradesh to find work, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said his government is working to provide the youth with jobs locally.
60. Nickel, tin weaken on lower demand
61. Nickel and tin weakened further at the non-ferrous metal market here today on stockists selling amidst lower demand from alloy industries.
62. Formulate scheme to extend financial assistance to HIV/AIDS patients: Par panel to Health Ministry
63. A parliamentary panel today asked the Union Health Ministry to make efforts to formulate a scheme to extend financial assistance to HIV/AIDS patients "at the earliest".
64. Cong tells law panel it 'vehemently' opposes simultaneous polls
65. The Congress today told the Law Commission that it "vehemently" opposes the idea of holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections together, as it is against the basic structure of Indian federalism, sources have said.
66. Two boys drown in Jhalawar
67. Two boys drowned today while taking a bath in a well in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, police said.
68. ICFA initiates world agri award with cash prize of $1,00,000
69. The Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) has initiated an award with a cash prize of USD 1,00,000 to be given to an outstanding individual or institution in the field of agriculture.
70. Dalit man's body exhumed for autopsy after sister files plaint
71. A day after an FIR was lodged in connection with the death and burial of a 22-year old Dalit man in Sirka area of the district, police today exhumed his body in presence of a magistrate and sent it for autopsy, official sources said.
72. CCI seeks DIPP views on discount norms for e-com marketplace platforms having FDI
73. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sought views of the commerce and industry ministry on deep discounts being offered by e-commerce marketplace platforms having foreign investments, in connection with the Walmart-Flipkart deal, sources said.
74. Gold extends loss on weak global cues; silver slips
75. Gold prices declined for the fourth straight day at the bullion market here today, picking weak overseas signal amid subdued demand from local jewellers.
76. Elderly commits suicide by hanging self in Kota
77. A 65-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to an iron gate of a wedding hall soon after visiting her sick wife at a hospital here, police said today.
78. Zimbabwe riot police break up opposition press conference: AFP
79. Zimbabwean riot police entered a Harare hotel today to break up a press conference by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, who has rejected election results announced in the early hours of the morning.
80. Swaraj in Kyrgyzstan to hold talks with top leaders
81. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a two-day visit to hold talks with the Central Asian country's top leaders to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas like defence, science and technology and health.
82. Telus meets profit estimates despite fewer postpaid additions
83. BoE's Carney sees 'uncomfortably high' risk of no-deal Brexit
84. Oil futures steady on market's long-term bearish focus
85. Futures flat after July jobs data
86. Ryanair proposes mediator for Irish pilots union talks
87. Brokers to approach HC over STT on physically-settled derivative contracts
88. One-On-One With Myna Mahila's Suhani Jalota
89. Huawei's Consumer Business Chief Talks Market Share, Kirin 980, And Mate 20
90. Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia: The Startups On Show At This Year's Summit
91. This Entrepreneur Quit Her Job To Connect Casual Workers With SMEs In Kuala Lumpur
92. Why This 48-Year-Old Woman Is Building Ghana's Biggest Solar Farm
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110. CBSE invites Online Applications for Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
111. Compensation to Farmers for losses due to natural calamities
112. Choksi citizenship after India's certificate: Antigua
113. WhatsApp working on picture-in-picture mode for Android
114. China, EU to jointly promote multilateralism, free trade
115. Avoid coercive action against Nalini in chit fund scam, SC tells ED
116. Recalling that the per capita income of Assam was higher than the national average before independence, Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on Friday said the state government is committed to reopen all the trade routes to bring back economic prosperity to the state.
117. The Delhi Metro on Friday launched the E-rickshaw service for its stations in Dwarka to provide last mile connectivity to the commuters.
118. The telecom industry has denied any role in the strange incident in which an old toll-free helpline number of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) got automatically stored on a large number of Android powered smartphones.
119. Telecom operators will need more than 18 months to block pesky calls by fully implementing the amended regulations on unwarranted commercial calls and messages, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on Friday.
120. Native Goans would be banned from entering casinos from 2019, after the state government appoints a gaming commissioner to regulate the industry, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.
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125. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report has faulted the Goa governments industrial corporation for dishing out gold coins as mementos to its employees in commemoration of the golden jubilee of the institution, causing a loss to the state exchequer to the tune of Rs. 19.84 lakh.
126. Global cues push equity indices higher; Nifty regains 11,300-mark (Lead)
127. Boehringer Ingelheim launches the initiative In Reach Africa to address key healthcare infrastructure and access priorities across Africa
128. Nepal begins reconstruction of damaged school with China's aid
129. This 3D-printed AI device identifies objects at 'speed of light
130. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to come with headphone jack
131. At least 35 people were killed and more than 70 others wounded after two explosions ripped through a Shia mosque in Afghanistan's Gardez city on Friday, the media reported.
132. Samsung's website has leaked a picture of the upcoming Galaxy Note 9, which suggests the flagship smartphone will have 3.5-mm headphone jack, the media reported.
133. President to visit Karunanidhi in Chennai
134. Vijayan fumes as Centre talks directly to Kerala protesters
135. CBI raids 9 sites in ATM Group's chit fund case
136. Ammunition seized in Bengal
137. Maoist guerrillas set on fire a truck in Jharkhand's Khuti district on Friday, burning to death its driver, police said.
138. A 36-year-old Afghan national has been arrested here for his involvement in drug-peddling in the city, police said on Friday.
139. No Horn" campaign launched in Shimla, Manali
140. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday launched an awareness campaign named "Horn Not Ok" along with a statewide mobile app "Shoor Nahin" or no noise.
141. People clueless as UIDAI helpline number enters their phonebooks
142. Thousands of smartphone users in India woke up puzzled on Friday with a Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) toll-free helpline number saved in their phonebooks by default.
143. Ashwin, Ishant reduce England to 86/6 at lunch
144. CAE USA Mission Solutions acquires AOCE
145. UIDAI helpline number in phonebooks
146. CCI seeks DIPP views on discount norms for e-commerce marketplace platforms having FDI
147. US June trade deficit posts biggest rise in 1-1/2 years
148. How to exorcise India's unemployability curse
149. MHA has not exercised its power to shut telecom services under 2017 rules: Government
150. Dissatisfied' with Home Min's statement, TMC to intensify protests against NRC
151. Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Delhi HC order granting bail to Karti Chidambaram
152. TRAI favours net zero imports of telecom equipment
153. Ireland woos Indian cos from smaller towns post Brexit
154. GST, IBC truly transformative: RBI Governor Urjit Patel
155. Forex reserves dip by $950.9 mn to $404.2 bn
156. ReNew Power in talks with OMERS to raise $300 mn
157. Adani emerges biggest winner of city gas licences
158. 97% of family-run businesses in India don't have succession plan documents: Study
159. No 'surveillance state', Centre scraps plan to set up social media hub
160. Namrata Group
161. HUAWEI
162. Mobiistar India
163. According to the company, which specialises in family business consultancy, India has 108 publicly-listed family-owned businesses, the third...
164. Ad: Amazon SME
165. Constellation Alpha to acquire pathology chain Medall Healthcare
166. Parliamentary panel asks Defence ministry to ensure foolproof system to evaluate employees's ACRs
167. US Congress passes bill to slash Pak's defence aid to USD 150 million
168. India strike key blows as England reach 86-6 at lunch
169. New scare? The mystery number in your phone is not UIDAI's
170. Family separations at border marked 'low point,' says Ivanka Trump
171. As per CCI, discounts being offered by such platforms distort prices of products which is against the guidelines prescribed for marketplace e-retailers having foreign direct investments (FDI).
172. In June, exports of goods and services fell 0.7 percent to $213.8 billion. Consumer goods exports decreased $1.4 billion, driven by a $0.6 billion drop in shipments of pharmaceutical preparations.
173. MHA has informed that it has not exercised its power under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 till date, said Manoj Sinha.
174. TMC leaders are expected to meet over the weekend to finalise a plan of action for the coming week.
175. Facebook had in April this year admitted that nearly 5.62 lakh people in India were "potentially affected" by the global data breach involving Cambridge Analytica.
176. According to the company, which specialises in family business consultancy, India has 108 publicly-listed family-owned businesses, the third highest in the world.
177. The Committee on Petitions, in its report, was referring to the case of D Shivamurti, who held the post of Director (Finance) in the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
178. As per CCI, discounts being offered by such platforms distort prices of products which is against the guidelines prescribed for marketplace e-retailers having foreign direct investments (FDI).
179. MHA has informed that it has not exercised its power under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 till date, said Manoj Sinha.
180. TMC leaders are expected to meet over the weekend to finalise a plan of action for the coming week.
181. Swedish government authorises FMV to negotiate Patriot purchase
182. GAO calls for more reporting on Enterprise dismantling and disposal
183. The FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, announced on 2 August that it had been authorised by the government to enter an agreement with the United States on the purchase of the Patriot air defence system. This paves the way for the FMV to reach an agreement on the delivery of four fire
184. The FMV the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration announced on 2 August that it had been authorised by the government to enter an agreement with the United States on the purchase of the Patriot air defence system This paves the way for the FMV to reach an agreement on the delivery of four fire
185. “The cuttingedge Russian FACs namely Project 03160 Raptor and Project 12150 Mangust Mongoose are being
186. India vs England 1st Test: India took control of the first Test against England as Ishant Sharma ran through the middle-order. England are seven down and India bowlers are threatening with some brilliant line and length. This is the third day of the Test at Edgbaston.
187. Fanney Khan movie review: This Anil Kapoor film is unbelievably awful
188. UIDAI Aadhaar card helpline number added to people's contacts, body blames 'vested interest'
189. The Mafia Raj, Sprawling crime, Mumbai’s direful underbelly: How Hungama Play’s new show Hankaar explores these themes
190. Saina Nehwal knocked out; Sindhu, Praneeth in action later
191. External economists left govt for personal reasons: Government
192. RSMSSB LDC, clerk exam 2018: No shoes, full arm shirts allowed; check dress code
193. Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 you can buy in August 2018: From Honor 9N to Moto G6
194. India not a dharamshala: Raman Singh on Assam NRC list
195. Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 you can buy in August 2018: From Honor 9N to Moto G6
196. Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 this August include the likes of Honor 9N to Moto G6 along with popular mid-range options like Redmi Note 5 Pro and Oppo Realme 1
197. ‘Completely dissatisfied’ with Home Minister’s statement, Trinamool Congress to intensify protests against NRC
198. Relatives refuse to accept report on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
199. About 100 relatives gathered in Beijing to hear chief investigator Kok Soo Chon discuss the report prepared by a 19-member international team.
200. External economists left for personal reasons: Government
201. एनआरसी मामले शिवसेना ने दिया केंद्र का साथ, की कश्मीरी पंडितों के ‘घर वापसी’ की मांग
202. Nokia 6.1 Plus with 19:9 aspect ratio display to launch next in India?
203. China, ASEAN navies stage first emergency drills amid feud
204. Mehbooba Mufti: Fiddling with J-K's special status will have 'catastrophic ramifications'
205. August 3, 2018 7:00:12 pm
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208. US jobs growth slows by more than expected
209. Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo is to leave the team at the end of the season and will join Renault.
210. Ricciardo leaving Red Bull for Renault
211. J&K constitute Task Force to settle rent cases
212. HC prepones hearing of Maratha reservation plea
213. Stress on air cargo for domestic growth
214. Inclusion of Yazuvendra Chahal has bolstered India A: Captain
215. Shimla to be horn free town in India: Jai Ram
216. Expert panel for revival of ASCARD Bank
217. President to visit Telangana, TN, Kerala from Aug 4-7
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220. The Congress on Friday said that it is in the process of working out strategic alliances with other opposition parties with the objective to defeat BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabaha elections, top party sources said here on Friday.
221. India makes formal request to UK for extradition of Nirav Modi
222. The government of India has sent a special request to the United Kingdom for extradition of Nirav Modi, the main accused in the PNB scam.
223. Congress lawmaker Adhir echoes BJP line, slams Mamata for 'civil war' jibe
224. Notwithstanding strong political differences between Congress and BJP, Lok Sabha lawmakers from these two parties on Friday seemed to agree that there was 'peace' in Assam after the publication of the draft NRC and lamented that 'sub regionalism' was being created by vested political parties.
225. LS approves Bill for setting up of National Sports University in Manipur
226. The Lok Sabha on Friday gave nod to the National Sports University Bill that seeks to establish a National Sports University in Manipur.
227. 1st Test day 3: Ishant's 3/21 restricts England to 86/6 at Lunch
228. Discovery to launch atypical military based show ‘India’s Citizen Squad’
229. Namah Pictures to collaborate with Pa Ranjith for mega period film
230. Quess to set up Skill University in Andhra Pradesh
231. Sonakshi Sinha drives truck in ‘Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi’
232. Never compromise on what you believe in: Aamir Khan
233. Vishal Mishra captures small town romance in his next, ‘Marudhar Express’; First look out
234. LS Committee asks Govt to create dedicated SC/ST/OBC Cell in all PSBs, FIs
235. ASTANA, AUG 3
236. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj calling on Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan in Astana on Friday. UNI PHOTO-139U
237. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj calling on Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan in Astana on Friday. UNI PHOTO-138U
238. Telangana Principal Secretary, Minister of IT Jayesh Rajan addressing gathering during Smart Logistics Summit and Awards in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -137U
239. Telangana Principal Secretary, Minister of IT Jayesh Rajan presenting Smart Cold Storage Awards to Gubba Nagendra Rao Managing Director of Gubba Cold Storage Ltd, organise by Smart Logistics Summit and Awards in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -136U
240. Telangana Principal Secretary, Minister of IT Jayesh Rajan presenting Smart Export - Pharma to Muttineni Sreekanth CEO of Granules India Ltd., organise by Smart Logistics Summit and Awards in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -135U
241. Telangana Principal Secretary, Minister of IT Jayesh Rajan presenting Smart Container Terminal award to Anil Yendluri CEO and Director of Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal organise by Smart Logistics Summit and Awards in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -134U
242. Telangana Principal Secretary, Minister of IT Jayesh Rajan presenting Smart Air Cargo Port award to Hemanth DP, Chief Commercial Officer Aero Commercial, Cargo and Head -Asia Pacific GMR Hyderabad Internation Airpot Ltd., organise by Smart Logistics Summit and Awards in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -133U
243. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -132U
244. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -131U
245. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -130U
246. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -129U
247. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -128U
248. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -127U
249. Artists performing classic dance during International Blockchain Congress in Hyderabd on Friday. UNI PHOTO -126U
250. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, AUG 3
251. Members of All Kerala Private College Teachers' Association staging dharna in front of Secretariat to press their various demands in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. UNI PHOTO-125U
252. KANNRU, AUG 3
253. Minister of Ports Ramachandran Kadanappally launching the Sakhavu (comrade) brand Khadi shirts in a function on Friday. UNI PHOTO-124U
254. SHIMLA, AUG 3
255. Professor Sikander Kumar joined as 26th Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University at Summer hill Shimla on Friday. UNI PHOTO-123U
256. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur talking to media persons at Shimla on Friday. UNI PHOTO-122U
257. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur Launching Mobile App ‘Shor Nahi” at Shimla on Friday. UNI PHOTO-121U
258. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minster Jai Ram Thakur releasing browsers of “No Horn” at Shimla on Friday. UNI PHOTO-120U
259. Will work out strategic alliances to beat BJP but shun AAP, Sena : Congress
260. HAL successfully completes demonstration flight of 10 kg Rotary wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
261. Bengaluru, Aug 3 (UNI) Defence Aviation PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully demonstrated flight of a 10 Kg Rotary Wing (Helicopter) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (RUAV) here.