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		Business
		Sensex slips 47 points as RBI holds policy rate Benchmark sensex retreated from its record high to end 47 points lower at 29,927.34 on Thursday after the Reserve Bank left the key policy rate unchanged. The 30-share index stayed in the red zone throughout the session, shuttling between 29,954.25 and 29,817.59, before finishing at 29,927.34, down 46.90 points, or 0.16 per cent. Air travel demand up in Feb, despite US travel bans Global demand for air travel rose 4.8 per cent in February, thanks to lower fares and improving economies, with no major impact from an attempted US travel ban, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday. Services PMI rises for second straight month in March The Nikkei India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which tracks services sector output on a monthly basis, rose from 50.3 in February to 51.5 in March. More Business News»

		Environment
		3 tiger cubs destined for zoo in Syria rescued in Lebanon The tigers, which were being transported from Ukraine, arrived at the Beirut airport on March 7, inside a ventilated 0.3-cubic-meter (10.6-cubic feet) crate, where they could not stand or move and were forced to urinate and defecate on each other, according to Animals Lebanon. NGT declines to modify SC order on BS-III vehicles A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar declined to grant the relief to the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) saying that it has no jurisdiction to entertain the plea. Some of Greenland's coastal ice may be lost by 2100: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Five issues for Xi and Trump's first meeting As the two leaders prepare to meet face-to-face for the first time at Trump's luxury resort in Florida this week, the North Korea and bilateral trade issues are likely to top the agenda. Donald Trump: Different strokes Hamas execute 3 Palestinians over Israel ties The Islamic militant Hamas group ruling the Gaza Strip says it has executed three Palestinians accused of `collaborating' with Israel. Hamas has launched a local media campaign against those it suspects of spying for Israel after a militant was found dead in Gaza last month. More World News»

		Science
		How paedophiles hide sexual abuse images in innocent-looking sites Tech-savvy paedophiles are using a series of digital techniques known as "masking" and "breadcrumbing" to hide illegal materials from regular web users online, while allowing others to track down illegal images and film by following a series of covert clues. Unexplained radio signals are coming from space, not Earth, scientists confirm New work confirms that the mysterious bursts of radio waves, tracked over 10 years, are actually coming from somewhere else in the universe. Irritation from ill-fitting dentures may lead to cancer: Study More Science News»

		Technology
		Opera Mini browser updated with 'Opera Cricket' feature Just in time for IPL 2017, Opera has introduced a new functionality in its Opera Mini browser app for Android. Here's why OnePlus can't air its ad featuring Amitabh Bachchan The Delhi High Court has restrained Chinese mobile manufacturer OnePlus from airing its advertisement featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan following a copyright infringement plea by broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN). Flipkart-Snapdeal merger: Here's what Softbank needs pull it through The consent of at least two major Jasper Infotech shareholders will be required for SoftBank to push through the sale of the company to rival e-commerce venture Flipkart, according to people familiar with the developments. More Technology News»

		Education
		Maths section tricky and lengthy in JEE (Main), aspirants say Supreme Court stays CBSE's decision to fix upper age limit of 25 years for NEET Supreme Court stays CBSE's decision to fix upper age limit of 25 years for NEET All medical aspiring students can now appear for NEET this year irrespective of their age, as the Supreme Court on Friday stayed CBSE’s decision to fix an upper age limit of 25 years for taking the entrance examination for MBBS course. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CBI books 2 firms for defrauding 3 banks The CBI has registered six separate cases against two Mumbai-based jewellery firms and their chief promoter Jatin Mehta for allegedly cheating three government banks to the tune of Rs 1,530 crore. Former MP Devidas Pingle granted bail The Bombay high court on Wednesday granted bail to Devidas Pingle, former Member of Parliament from Nashik and chairman of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC). Mulund man wants to save lives with his 'anti-suicide' ceiling fan rods Over the last 12 years, Ashani, a retired Crompton Greaves assistant general manager, has improved upon the original design of the rod, and two months ago, started production of the safety down rod at his workshop in Bhandup West. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		BJP resorting to mud-slinging ahead of polls: AAP on Shunglu report The three-member Shunglu committee, formed by the then Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, has pointed out "gross abuse of power" by the Arvind Kejriwal government in its report. Congress demands Kejriwal's resignation over Shunglu report The three-member Shunglu Committee, headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) V.K. Shunglu, was set up by then Lt Governor Najeeb Jung. '300 teachers to be inducted into JNU' Interviews for appointing about 300 teachers in JNU have started and the number of enrollments in MPhil and PhD programmes in the forthcoming academic session will be more than last year, government said on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Solowheel - a self-balancing unicycle that may revolutionize last mile travel Read on... Husainsab, the raja of roza and pooja, is on song during Sri Rama Navami A great devotee of Allah and Vishnu, Husainsab, who has been a veteran in Hindustani music, renders devotional literature of Shri Vishnu and other Dasa Kritis in temples and maths all over India, and many compositions are his own. This Kollegal farmer thrives despite drought all around, thanks to worms Tucked away in a village in Kollegal taluk is an oasis amidst miles and miles of barren land. While Karna­taka reels under the worst-ever drought in 40 years, a farmer of Doddinduvadi village here has managed to keep his 11-acre farm green and fertile by protecting microbes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		BJP eyes surge in Telangana, to go it alone in 2019 polls BJP sees Telangana as a fertile ground for a surge as it pursues an ambitious plan in the country's newest State, where it would go alone in the 2019 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, dumping TDP. Amit Shah's visit to Hyderabad put off Bharatiya Janata Party national president Amit Shah was to spearhead the BJP’s effort to wrest the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat from the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen. TRS leaders launch campaign with an eye on 2019 elections More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		What Chennai railway division did to improve freight operations The division posted Rs 1067.22 crore freight earnings in FY2016-17 while the same for FY2015-17 was 1226.09 crore. Veterinary doctor held for taking bribe from TN farmer A 47-year-old veterinarian has been arrested for demanding and taking a bribe of Rs 2,000 from a farmer in Tamil Nadu who approached him for a postmortem certificate of a cow. Madras HC declines to defer trial against TTV Dhinakaran The Madras high court on Thursday declined to order deferring of trial proceedings against AIADMK deputy general secretary and party's RK Nagar candidate TTV Dhinakaran in a money laundering case. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gir loses 10km of protective ring AMC circulates white paper on water pricing Congress, AAP demand state BJP chief's resignation More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Grameen buses to shed SP colours soon The red-green buses of 'Lohia Grameen Bus Sewa' run by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) might soon sport a whole new look. HC declines to intervene in Atiq's case The Allahabad high court on Tuesday declined to interfere in the state government's order through which mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad was transferred from Naini Central Jail here to Deoria District Jail. Sale of coolers and ACs picks up in Allahabad With the rise in mercury, the sale of coolers and air-conditioners has registered a 15% growth this year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Police inspector lands in vigilance net Owner of Padhee's Tutorial commits 'suicide' Unable to bear loan burden, noted edu-entrepreneur Janaki Ballav Padhi allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his bedroom in Brahmeswarpatna area here on Thursday. Badagada police seized a 10-page suicide note, purportedly written by Padhi. Odisha BJP to celebrate foundation day in style Birthday of political parties have always been a no show. Even many senior BJP leaders did not know when their party was born in the state till the saffron dispensation decided to observe the day on Thursday in all districts and in style. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Driving away Bhoot Bangla ghosts is kids' play The city’s most haunted address may be down, but not out. Certainly not out of Bhopalis’ memories when it comes to giving directions. IGRMS to have gate inspired by Manipur palace An imposing ancient structure is coming up at the entrance to Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay (IGRMS). Congress reiterates its stand on EVM, roots for ballot While AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh raised the issue of alleged EVM tampering in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, his party colleague in-charge of Madhya Pradesh affairs Mohan Prakash said here that all political parties who believe in democracy would come together for a nationwide movement demanding the return of voting by ballot papers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Who will succeed Amarinder Singh: Congressman or 'outsider'? In Amarinder's new cabinet, the biggest, and perhaps politically tallest, names are those of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu and Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal. Mata Mansa Devi gets Rs 1.63cr as donations during Navaratra Breaking the record of the past three years, Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board received a total donation of Rs 1.63 crore during the Navaratra this year, which concluded on Wednesday. Woman says cops pushed her, tried to plant drugs A woman has moved court and approached senior police officers alleging two cops entered her house, manhandled her, and tried to plant drugs. More Chandigarh News»

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