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2. SC/ST Act Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament
3. Lok Sabha passes National Sports University Bill
4. Govt distributes 5 crore gas connections
5. Swachh Bharat Mission can avert up to 3 lakh deaths: WHO
6. Probe ordered against management of MSEI: Minister
7. Calls from Delhi to banks for loans stopped: Minister
8. Rahul appoints Jaipal Reddy as AICC spokesperson
9. Hackers post 'stop killing Muslims' on DU college website
10. Will Europe start buying Major League Soccer's stars?
11. Fire breaks out at Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph's official residence
12. A fire broke out in Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph's official residence in Lutyens' Delhi, police said today.
13. Airtel shareholders approve merger with Tata Tele Maharashtra
14. Shareholders of Bharti Airtel today approved the merger of the mobile business of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) with the company.
15. Fire breaks out at SC judge Kurian Joseph's official residence
16. A fire broke out at Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph's official residence in Lutyens' Delhi, the police said today.
17. UIDAI denies asking mobile makers, telcos to add helpline number; COAI says no operators involved
18. Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI today said it has not asked any phone maker or telecom service provider to include its toll-free number on mobile phones as it tried to assuage user concerns relating to the invasion of privacy.
19. Case of sexual abuse, suicide abetment against PSI
20. Goa Crime Branch today registered an FIR against a sub-inspector for allegedly sexually abusing a woman police constable and abetting her suicide.
21. Man 'jumps' in front of moving train at Mandi House metro station, dies of injury
22. A man died of grievous injuries after he allegedly jumped in front of a moving train at Mandi House metro station here today, officials said today.
23. Raje's pre-poll tour to be BJP's 'Vidai Yatra': Gehlot
24. Congress general secretary Ashok Gehlot today said Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's pre-poll tour was an attempt to mislead people and will turn out to be her government's 'Vidai Yatra' (departure yatra).
25. Five Naxals surrender before cops in Maha's Gadchiroli
26. Five Naxals, carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 20 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, police said today.
27. Details from Antigua expose complicity of Modi govt in Choksi's escape: Cong
28. The Congress today alleged that "shocking details" emerging from Antigua have "exposed the complicity and connivance" of the Modi government in the escape of fugitive billionaire Mehul Choksi to the Caribbean country.
29. Transgenders to be included under food security act in Rajasthan
30. Transgenders will be included in the list of beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act in Rajasthan, an official said today.
31. CBI takes over missing MI officer probe
32. The CBI has taken over investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a Military Intelligence officer from Chennai eight years ago, officials said today.
33. TN Speaker defends decision in not disqualifying Jakkaiyan
34. Defending his decision in sparing AIADMK MLA STK Jakkaiyan from disqualification before the Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P Dhanapal today claimed that anti-defection law does not apply to a member the moment he or she assure allegiance to their party.
35. Huge quantity of ammonium nitrate seized in Dumka
36. A huge quantity of ammonium nitrate was seized in a raid conducted in Dumka district, a police officer said today.
37. China to rebuild Nepal's 125-yr-old school damaged by 2015 quake
38. China has pledged to rebuild Nepal's 125-year-old first modern school that was completely damaged by the 2015 earthquake.
39. Oil prices pull back as trade tensions weigh on market
40. China plans tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods in latest trade salvo
41. US job growth slows more than expected in July; unemployment rate dips
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43. A Warm Water Mass Called “The Blob” Is Killing Alaska’s Cod
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51. One-On-One With Myna Mahila's Suhani Jalota
52. Huawei's Consumer Business Chief Talks Market Share, Kirin 980, And Mate 20
53. Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia: The Startups On Show At This Year's Summit
54. Why This 48-Year-Old Woman Is Building Ghana's Biggest Solar Farm
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66. Another 2 lakh companies may be struck off: Minister
67. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has ordered an inquiry into allegations of mismanagement, flouting of rules and siphoning of funds against the management of Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Ltd (MSEI), Parliament was told on Friday.
68. Interim Corporate Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government has put a stop to the practice of pressuring banks to advance loans as part of its effort to better corporate governance standards among public banks.
69. Record 3,350 kg ganja haul in Tripura: Police (Lead)
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72. BSEs Q1 consolidated net profit from continuing operations up 4%
73. Patna: Actress Mahima Chaudhary during the inauguration of a showroom in Patna on Aug 3, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
74. Mumbai: Actors Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the special screening of their film Fanney Khan in Mumbai on Aug 2, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
75. New Delhi: Fashion designer Anita Dongre at sixth edition of Vogue Wedding Show 2018 in New Delhi, on Aug 3, 2018. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS)
76. New Delhi: Fashion designer Neeta Lulla with models showcasing her creations at India Couture Week 2018 in New Delhi, on Aug 3, 2018. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS)
77. Sopore: A soldier takes position during a gunfight with militants in in Behrampora village of Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district on Aug 3, 2018. Two militants were killed in the encounter that took place in Sopore area. As a precautionary measure, authorities have suspended mobile internet services in the district. (Photo: IANS)
78. Patna: Police carry out investigations at the spot from where body of Deepak Kumar, son of JD(U) lawmaker Bima Bharti was recovered in Kankarbagh of Patna on July 3, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
79. Quezon City: Vehicles move along a flooded road after a heavy monsoon rain in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 3, 2018. Several streets and residential areas in Metro Manila were submerged in floodwaters due to the continuous monsoon rains. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/IANS)
80. Singapore: South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha speaks during the annual Mekong-Korea ministerial meeting in Singapore on Aug. 3, 2018.(Yonhap/IANS)
81. Kolkata: AAP workers stage a demonstration over NRC in Assam, in Kolkata, on Aug 3, 2018. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)
82. New Delhi: TDP MPs stage a demonstration at Parliament to press for their demands in New Delhi on Aug 3, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
83. Bengaluru: Indias Rahil Gangjee, who won the USD 75000 Louis Philippe Cup at Bengalurus Prestige Golfshire Club on Aug 3, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
84. WhatsApp working on picture-in-picture mode for Android
85. One of the most popular instant messaging platforms in the world -- WhatsApp -- is working on a much anticipated "picture-in-picture mode" for Android platform.
86. Blockchain can help solve logjam in courts: Niti Aayog CEO
87. Rajya Sabha members concerned over reduced sittings, disruptions
88. Lauding India's effort towards safe sanitation services, World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said that Swachh Bharat Mission can avert up to 3 lakh deaths due to diarrhea and protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) by October 2019.
89. Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday appointed former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy as the spokesperson of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), informed AICC chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.
90. Kumaraswamy wants investments in Karnataka's tier-2 cities
91. To provide relief to a choked Bengaluru busting at seams, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday told investors to set up their manufacturing units or services centres in tier-2 cities across the southern state.
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93. China’s empire of money is reshaping lives across new Silk Road
94. Over 4.5 lakh Maharashtra govt employees threaten strike from Aug 7
95. Tata Motors hopeful of JLR returning to profit soon
96. Mumbai-Dubai Air India flight delayed for 10 hours
97. Imran Khan and the IMF: Pakistan's bailout dilemma
98. CBI moves for Mehul Choksi's extradition
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100. Pakistan's first Sikh cop sacked for being absent from work
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105. UIDAI, telcos & handset companies say 'no role in appearance of Aadhaar helpline number
106. The boxes could contain dry fruits, cookies and bun in place of meals served in trays, they said, but added that the changes are yet to be finalised. The airline is working on the proposal.
107. UIDAI, which manages the country’s Aadhaar project, said in a statement that it has not asked handset makers and telecom service providers to include its toll-free number on mobile phones.
108. New York, Aug 3 (IANS) Using a 3D printer, researchers from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based device that can analyse large volumes of data and identify objects very fast - at the "actual speed of light".
109. Valhalla advances Midgard 300 RWS development
110. US sanctions on Turkish ministers probably intended for US domestic political consumption broader economic sanctions highly unlikely
111. Andhra Pradesh: 10 killed in stone quarry blast in Kurnool
112. UIDAI Aadhaar helpline number added to people's contacts, body blames 'vested interest'
113. Maharashtra: Over 4.5 lakh state govt employees threaten strike from Aug 7
114. Kerala: After Nipah, West Nile viral infection suspected in Kozhikode
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116. Mehbooba Mufti: Fiddling with J-K's special status will have 'catastrophic ramifications'
117. Andhra Pradesh: 10 killed in stone quarry blast in Kurnool
118. Rajeev Khandelwal: You can beat any disease as long as you are positive from inside
119. Gautam Gambhir to recuse himself from DDCA staff recruitment interviews
120. Maharashtra: Over 4.5 lakh state govt employees threaten strike from Aug 7
121. Rana Daggubati joins NTR biopic
122. Why states don’t have quantifiable data on inadequate representation of SCs/STs in govt jobs, asks SC
123. Job of economists is not to predict crises: Urjit Patel
124. Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the news of Quarry Blast in Hathi Belgal, Alur in Kurnool district which has…
125. Lok Sabha polls: Opposition alliances in UP, Bihar, Maha crucial; PM candidate to be decided after results, says Congress
126. Manipur: NIA raids former Congress minister residence in arm missing case
127. Primary demands, apart from the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, were a five-day week like Central government employees, filling up of 1.8 lakh vacancies in government departments and lowering of recruitment age, he had said earlier.
128. कांग्रेस नेता ने बैलट पेपर का किया समर्थन, बीजेपी प्रवक्‍ता बोले- राहुल गांधी बैलगाड़ी से संसद क्‍यों नहीं आते?
129. पाकिस्तानला जाण्याचा प्रश्नच नाही – आमीर खान
130. Assam NRC row: Two police complaints against CM Sonowal over 'manhandling' of TMC leaders at Silchar Airport
131. World Badminton Championships 2018 : सिंधूने पराभवाचा वचपा काढला; उपांत्य फेरीत धडक
132. Andhra Pradesh: At least nine killed in stone quarry blast in Kurnool
133. PV Sindhu reaches World Championships semi-final after beating Nozomi Okuhara
134. Andhra Pradesh: At least nine killed in stone quarry blast in Kurnool
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136. India slip to 63-4 chasing 194 - in-play clips, radio & text
137. Film director Vijay Gutte arrested for fraud
138. CAB hires top sports psycologist for Bengal team
139. Ist Test day 3: Ishant 5/51, England all out 180; India need 194 to win
140. Jammu Municipal Corporation launches anti-encroachment drive, demolishes illegal parfaits
141. Will defeat votaries of 35-A, ensure deportation of illegal immigrants: Jammu Lawyers
142. J&K NC cautions against repealing Art 35A, calls for drive against fake state subject holders
143. RANCHI, AUG 3
144. :- Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das along with Director general of police (DGP) DK Pandey hands over appointment letters to new sub inspector (Jharkhand Police)recruits during an event in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-163U
145. :- Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das along with Director general of police (DGP) DK Pandey hands over appointment letters to new sub inspector (Jharkhand Police)recruits during an event in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-162U
146. :- Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das along with Director general of police (DGP) DK Pandey hands over appointment letters to new sub inspector (Jharkhand Police)recruits during an event in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-161U
147. :- Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das along with Director general of police (DGP) DK Pandey hands over appointment letters to new sub inspector (Jharkhand Police)recruits during an event in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-160U
148. :- Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das along with Director general of police (DGP) DK Pandey hands over appointment letters to new sub inspector (Jharkhand Police)recruits during an event in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-159U
149. A truck was torched by maoist group at Ranchi-Tata national highway-33 during Jharkhand Bandh called by CPI-Maoist, in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-158U
150. :- A truck was torched by maoist group at Ranchi-Tata national highway-33 during Jharkhand Bandh called by CPI-Maoist, in Ranchi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-157u
151. NEW DELHI, AUG 3
152. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal being presented with a memento by the representatives of Confederation of Indian Footwear Industry during the India International Footwear Fair-2018 organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-156U
153. EW DELHI, AUG 3
154. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal visiting the India International Footwear Fair-2018 organized by Confederation of Indian Footwear Industry at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on Friday. UNI PHOTO-155U