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2. Cabinet approves release of pulses to States at discounted rate; also extends PMGSY beyond 12th five-year plan
3. National Sports University Bill passed in Parliament
4. Lok Sabha clears amendments to CGST, IGST, GST compensation bills
5. Parliament passes SC/ST amendment Bill
6. Centre asks transport authorities to accept DL, RC through DigiLocker platform
7. NDA's Harivansh elected RS Deputy Chair (Roundup)
8. Kerala rains leave 24 dead, Cochin airport opens (Roundup)
9. Sensex mounts 38k points, Nifty at record high (Roundup)
10. Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 9, to arrive in India this month
11. J&K rights panel takes note of civilian's death
12. Rahul says Modi government anti-Dalit, BJP hits back (Lead)
13. No request received on Imran Khan swearing-in: MEA
14. No ISL, came to East Bengal because they are big: Acosta
15. 6 routes identified for high speed rail feasibility studies
16. Trains to have captains: Minister
17. GoC-in-C Northern Command begins security review in Valley
18. Hydropower plants in Himachal shut; shortage in north India
19. UBI net loss climbs to Rs 388.68 crore, operating profit increases
20. Sebi should seek power to tap calls: Panel on insider trading, market fraud
21. Sebi should seek power to tap phone calls: Panel on fair market conduct
22. Guilty and embarrassed': Jet Airways boss sorry for share price erosion
23. Facial Recognition Tool That Tracks People Across Social Media Now Available to Hackers
24. Exoskeletons are About to Walk Ford's Factory Floors
25. Geoengineering Would Hurt Earth's Crops More Than It Would Help Them, Says Study
26. Google Maps Now (Accurately) Shows that Earth is Round
27. New York City Council Capped The Number Of Ubers Allowed On City Streets
28. Dentists Are Now Using Tech to Monitor Patients’ Stress Levels
29. Is Social Mapper leveling the playing field? Or creating more bad guys?
30. Jobs haven't all gone to the robots, yet.
31. We might want to take geoengineering off the table.
32. It's hard to be an Uber driver. This cap might help. But Uber doesn't think so.
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55. Sylvester Stallone and Richard Mille Unveil $1 Million RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure Watch
56. Ryan Reynolds on How Selling Gin Is Like Making Movies
57. Elon Musk Floats Plan To Take Tesla Private At $71 Billion Valuation
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102. IF BRAZILIAN politics were a telenovela, the general election in October would make for a riveting finale. A motley cast of suitors is vying for the hand of a disappointed electorate.
103. BUYER’S remorse is often experienced in Silicon Valley by investors who plough money into risky startups only to see them fail. Some technology entrepreneurs are now suffering from seller’s remorse.
104. WHEN members of America’s Congress passed the Magnitsky Act in 2012 to pursue Kremlin officials responsible for the death of a Russian whistleblower, and even when they extended it to include foreigners involved in corruption and human-rights violations, few of them imagined the law would ever be used against the government of a NATO a...
105. YOU return from work on a muggy August evening. Your unwashed teenage son is on the sofa playing Fortnite, as he has been doing for the past eight hours. Your daughter, scrolling through Instagram, acknowledges your presence with a surly grunt.
106. AMERICA’S mid-term elections in November will be hugely consequential. If the Democrats capture the House of Representatives, as The Economist’s model suggests they have a three-in-four chance of doing, they will control congressional committees that now protect President Donald Trump from harsh investigation.
107. FROM Auckland to Amsterdam, Sydney to San Francisco, house prices in the best locations have gone through the roof. The Economist’s new house-price index covers 22 of the world’s most vibrant cities (see table). They are home to 163m people, with an economic output equal to Germany and Japan combined.
108. LIBERALS are in the market for new ideas. For roughly 30 years, they ran the world. Starting in the early 1980s, free markets, globalisation and individual freedoms flourished. Liberalismâ€"in this broad classical sense, rather than the narrow American left-of-centre oneâ€"saw off communism as well as social conservatism.
109. The vote is vital. The outcome is harder to predict than usual
110. China’s ability to invest billions into American startups looks uncertain
111. American sanctions could be the straw that breaks the economy’s back
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117. DGCA nod for wide-bodied aircraft at Calicut, Haj flights likely
118. Sounding the bugle for its annual warfare with Apple right on its home turf, Samsung on Thursday launched its flagship Galaxy Note 9 -- a device with a mammoth 1 TB memory, bigger battery and a Bluetooth-equipped S Pen.
119. The government on Thursday said that it has identified six routes connecting four major metros for feasibility studies for high speed rail.
120. Trains will soon have captains to ensure that rail passengers have an enjoyable journey, the government said on Thursday.
121. Heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh led to an abnormal rise in the level of the silt content in the Satluj river, forcing the authorities to keep the operation of three mega hydropower plants shut on the third day, officials said on Thursday.
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129. Priyankas emotional night in Mumbai
130. Saudi Arabia won't cut oil supplies to Canada despite row
131. Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that its oil supply to Canada will not be affected despite an escalating diplomatic rift between the two countries.
132. Kanwariya held for vandalizing car in Delhi
133. Congress MPs stage sit-in in Rajya Sabha over Rafale deal (Lead)
134. Andrea Jeremiah wasn't intimidated by Kamal Hasaan
135. 2 Haryana officials suspended for 'maligning' health department
136. Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a youth, who was part of the Kanwariyas, on the charges of vandalizing a car after it brushed one of them, police said.
137. The Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Commission on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the death of a civilian at the residence of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah last week.
138. General Officer Commanding In chief (GoC-in-C), Northern Command, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on Thursday arrived in Srinagar for a two-day visit to review the overall security.
139. 177 rescued from stormy sea in Thailand
140. The death toll in rain-related incidents over the last 24 hours in Kerala reached 24 on Thursday as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan postponed Saturday's annual Nehru boat race in Alappuzha following forecast of more rains.
141. A total of 177 people including tourists were rescued to safety from a rough sea off Thailand's popular resort island of Phuket, authorities said on Thursday.
142. Hazlewood, Cummins ruled out of Pakistan Test series
143. Costa Rican World Cupper Johnny Acosta, who is East Bengal's biggest signing this season, on Thursday said that he joined the I-League giants because of their reputation and not talk of them jumping ship to the more glamorous Indian Super League (ISL).
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146. Attain receives DISA contract
147. HII receives LPD 30 advance procurement contract
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154. Xi urges BRICS nations to build open economy for mutual benefit
155. China hopes Maldives can resolve crisis by itself
156. Facebook CEO refuses to face-off with British parliamentarians
157. Reliance Infra issues Rs 5,440 crore arbitration notice against Pipavav Defence promoters
158. Reliance Infra issues Rs 5,440 crore arbitration notice against Pipavav Defence...
159. Wanted gangster Rajesh Bharti among 4 killed in Delhi shootout
160. Facebook clarifies how it collects data when you’re logged out
161. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Launch Live Updates: 'The phone that can keep up with you
162. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Launch Live Updates: The S Pen is set to revolutionise the smartphone experience
163. Presence of top leaders at Kuruna's last journey reflects DMK's clout in Tamil Nadu
164. Sebi could ask for powers to tap phone calls
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166. SFIO arrests Bhushan Steel's Neeraj Singhal
167. COAI urges TRAI Chief to outline priorities for 2 yrs
168. ONGC, not the govt, is the promoter of HPCL: Govt
169. Rupee logs 1st fall in three days, falls 5 paise to 68.68
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171. ONGC, and not the government, is the promoter of Hindustan Petroleum Corp: Dharmendra Pradhan
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173. Sebi has powers to seek call data records of those being probed, but can't intercept calls.
174. You don't have to sing, dance or crack jokes today to have a fan following on YouTube.
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178. North Dakota Senate hopefuls chase the veterans' vote
179. The Latest: Judge contrite for scolding prosecutors
180. Democrats link congressman's indictment to Trump ethics
181. US can't be trusted: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
182. Supreme Court order effect: BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period
183. Supreme Court mandates cooling-off period of 3 yrs for BCCI office-bearers
184. Handling of US trade dispute causes rift in Chinese leadership
185. ONGC paid Rs 37,000 crore to buy the government’s entire 51.11% stake in HPCL earlier this year but the latter has refused to recognize the state-run explorer as its promoter in public filings.
186. He is accused of siphoning off around Rs 2000 cr from the loans availed by Bhushan using more than 80 cos.
187. Patanjali started out as an ayurvedic pharmacy and expanded into herbal and organic food products.
189. WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Democrats are linking a Republican congressman's insider trading indictment to a culture of corruption they say President Donald Trump has fostered, a theme they hope will help them seize congressional control in November's elections.
190. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) â€" Prosecutors in Paul Manafort's financial fraud trial said Thursday that the judge presiding over the former Trump campaign chairman's case incorrectly admonished them in front of the jury, and they want him to correct the error.
191. Sources say that keeping in view the DMK's flexibility in going with the National Front, the NDA and the UPA in the past, various political groupings are making "overtures" to it.
192. When the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2018 was taken up for discussion, the House, through a voice vote, decided to refer it to the Standing Committee on Finance.
193. Sebi could ask for powers to tap phone callsSebi has powers to seek call data records of those being probed, but can't intercept calls.
194. Here's how you can make money on YouTubeYou don't have to sing, dance or crack jokes today to have a fan following on YouTube.
195. The Indian currency had appreciated by 25 paise in the last two days.
197. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has made its first arrest. Neeraj Singal, erstwhile Promoter & Managing Director of Bhushan Steel Ltd. has been arrested by SFIO.He was produced before Court of competent jurisdiction today & sent to judicial custody till 14th August 2018.He is accused of siphoning off funds of over Rs 2000 crore from the loans availed by Bhushan Steel Limited using more than 80 companies.The companies were used for fraudulent activities of rotation of funds through bogus loans & advances, investments, etc.This is the first time that the SFIO has arrested a person for fraudulent activities, a senior official told PTI.Singal was arrested in the national capital and has been sent to judicial custody till August 14, the official added.The probe agency, which comes under the Corporate Affairs Ministry, got powers to arrest people for violations of companies law last year.Bhushan Steel is one of the 12 big cases that had been referred for insolvency resolution. The company was referred to NCLT last year after accumulating a debt of over Rs 50,000 crore.In a series of tweets, the Ministry of Finance said fraudulent activities contributed to the company becoming insolvent.
198. NEW DELHI: Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), and not the government, is the promoter of Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has clarified following confusion over who the real promoter of the state-run refiner was. ONGC paid Rs 37,000 crore to buy the government’s entire 51.11% stake in HPCL earlier this year but the latter has refused to recognize the state-run explorer as its promoter in public filings. In the company’s shareholding details submitted to the stock exchanges, HPCL has listed the President of India as the promoter with zero share in the company while ONGC is listed as ‘public shareholder’. “Today it’s ONGC. Don’t go into technicality. ONGC has invested in it (HPCL),” Pradhan replied to a query on who the HPCL’s promoter was.On Wednesday, HPCL chairman Mukesh Kumar Surana had said the company was being guided by the rule book on classifying promoter in public filing. "Whatever we are doing, whatever we have done and whatever we will be doing will be as per our understanding of the statute and the guidelines and Companies Act and the SEBI guidelines,” Surana said. ONGC has also recently written to HPCL, warning them of the risks associated with not recognising the majority shareholder as promoter and advising the refiner to quickly correct public filings in this regard. HPCL executives argue that HPCL’s case is special since it’s a public sector company and its board is appointed by the government, and not ONGC. Since ONGC can’t appoint the board, which ultimately controls the company, it can’t be listed as the promoter, they said, adding that HPCL can’t be compared with other subsidiaries of ONGC such as ONGC Videsh or MRPL since its acquisition earlier this year was made with the condition that it’s independent identity will be retained, they said. But ONGC executives say majority ownership automatically makes it a promoter of HPCL and even the HPCL chief should no more hold the position of Chairman as group companies can’t have more than one chairman. At present, ONGC’s finance chief is the sole representative of the company on the HPCL’s board.
199. New Zealand orders flight simulator for NH90 helicopters
200. Slovakia completes first overhaul of AAF Mi-17V-5 helicopter
201. Columbia construction still slated to start on schedule despite tube-welding issues
202. The government of New Zealand has approved the purchase of a flight simulator from Canadian company CAE to train the pilots of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF’s) fleet of NHIndustries NH90 multirole medium helicopters.
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204. The government of New Zealand has approved the purchase of a flight simulator from Canadian company CAE to train the pilots of the Royal New Zealand Air Force8217s RNZAF8217s fleet of NHIndustries NH90 multirole medium helicopters
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208. Columbia construction still slated to start on schedule despite tubewelding issues
209. USN changes maintenance mindset as it implements post-collision fixes
210. Kanwaria attack in Delhi: Police make first arrest, accused found to be involved in a past crime
211. A group of kanwarias or foot pilgrims, armed with baseball bats, had overturned a car after an altercation with the occupants of the vehicle in Moti Nagar on Tuesday. The vehicle had brushed past one of the pilgrims which spilled the 'jal' (holy water) he was carrying. Delhi Police made its first arrest in the case today.
212. After Delhi, kanwarias vandalise police vehicle in UP’s Bulandshahr
213. Kerala: 22 dead as torrential rain leaves trail of destruction, CM Vijayan says flood situation 'very grim' 
214. Maharashtra bandh: Violence in Pune, Aurangabad; railway station attacked, vehicles set on fire
215. On Parliament disruptions, new RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh hopes to 'find a way out'
216. Amul's tribute to 'Thalaivar' Karunanidhi turns fans emotional
217. India vs England 2nd Test Live: Drizzle again at Lord’s, Tea taken
218. Parliament LIVE: SC/ST Amendment Bill passed; NDA's Harivansh Narayan elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
219. Satyameva Jayate actor John Abraham: We should do something to make India safe for women
220. Uttarakhand: American citizen found dead in hotel
221. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched with S Pen as hero, again
222. Amul’s tribute to ‘Thalaivar’ Karunanidhi turns fans emotional
223. Maharashtra bandh: Violence in Pune, Aurangabad; railway station attacked, vehicles set on fire
224. Supreme Court order effect: BCCI acting secretary, treasurer set for cooling off period
225. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Freestyle collection launched in India for Rs 6,995
226. North Korea chides US for pressing sanctions
227. Satyameva Jayate actor John Abraham: We should do something to make India safe for women
228. Kanwaria attack in west Delhi: Police make first arrest, accused found to be involved in a past crime
229. Uttarakhand: American citizen found dead in hotel
230. Maratha agitation: Shops, schools remain closed in Nagpur
231. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch LIVE UPDATES: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 unveiled, Fortnite coming to the phone
232. A group of kanwariyas or foot pilgrims, armed with baseball bats had overturned a car after an altercation with the occupants of the vehicle in…
233. Himanta Biswa Sarma: List of people excluded in NRC draft will come down after filing of claims
234. Arvind Kejriwal discharged in case of giving false info before Election Commission
235. Though the shutdown by Maratha outfits, to press forward their demand for 16 per cent reservation in government jobs, got off to a peaceful start in the morning, reports of vandalism in Pune and clashes in Aurangabad trickled in as the day progressed.
236. The North Korean statement followed comments this week by top American diplomats stressing the need for Pyongyang to take additional steps toward denuclearisation.
237. Police chief’s son arrested for assault on septuagenarian Sikh man in California
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242. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched with S Pen as hero, again
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245. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch: How to watch livestream, timings, expected specs and more
246. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch LIVE UPDATES: Note 9 unveiled, S Pen now supports Bluetooth
247. Ocasio-Cortez stumps, fundraises across the nation
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260. Gaza rocket hits near southern Israeli city in show of defiance
261. Judge backs off comments to prosecutors in ex-Trump aide Manafort's trial
262. Govt employees withdrew strike
263. 1134 pilgrims pay obeisance, over 2 76 lakh have darshan so far
264. Governor visits Kulgam, releases Rs 3 crore additionality
265. NC leader Baddana joins BJP in Kashmir
266. LS passes four Bills to amend GST laws to enhance Composition levy to Rs 1.5-crore from Rs 1-crore
267. 24 killed, nine missing and nine injured as heavy rains wreak havoc in Kerala
268. Kochi, Aug 9
269. Twenty-four people lost their lives, nine missing and nine others injured in torrential rains that lashed in the state during the last 24 hours.
270. Delhi Assembly witnesses ruckus on Bangladeshi migrants issue
271. Peddler gets 10 year jail term in ‘dry’ Bihar
272. O2O logistics segment Shadowfax gets $22 million in Series C funding
273. IDBI union begins nationwide protest against IDBI-LIC deal
274. Indian Real Estate makes an emphatic come back in 2018: CII â€" JLL India
275. LS passes four Bills to amend GST laws to enhance Composition levy to Rs 1 5-crore from Rs 1-crore
276. Jakhar demands action against separatist elements
277. Flash floods, mudslide damage property in Leh
278. Srinagar, Aug 9 (UNI) Several houses and vehicles were damaged due to flash floods and mudslide, triggered by incessant rains in Leh in Ladakh region.
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280. An AT-6 experimental aircraft is prepared for takeoff from Holloman Air Force Base. The AT-6 is participating in the Air Force's light-attack experiment, a series of trials to determine the feasibility of using light aircraft in attack roles. (Ethan D. Wagner/U.S. Air Force)
281. People walk along the shore across from a corvette warship under construction at the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems shipyard on January 18, 2016, in Kiel, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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286. Ousted Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems re-enters German frigate race with new team-up
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