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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 29, 2017
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		Business
		Here's how GST will affect your dating game As India prepares for its midnight tryst with GST on Friday, your dating game may see a change come July, with pretty much everything you indulge in during your romantic rendezvous coming under the new tax regime. GST will be India's 'economic freedom': Anil Ambani Ambani said the world has seen nothing like this before and in less than 48 hours, India will emerge as the biggest free and democratic market in the history of humankind. He also said there are moments in the life of a nation when history is made not in small steps of incremental gain but in giant leaps of ambition. Only the brave will take on Air India: Anand Mahindra Media reports have speculated that Tata Group could buy a stake in Air India, which it owned before the carrier was nationalised nearly 70 years ago. Tata is yet to comment. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is to head a committee to decide the quantum of Air India disinvestment More Business News»

		Environment
		Ice-free areas of Antarctica to increase by 2100: Study Ice-free areas may increase in Antarctica by 25 per cent due to climate change, leading to drastic changes in the continent's biodiversity, a study warns. They found the melting ice could create up to 17,000 square kilometre of new ice-free area across Antarctica. Rare Siamese crocodile eggs found in Cambodia Conservationists have found a nest with 19 eggs from one of the world's most endangered crocodiles. It is boosting hopes for species threatened by poachers and habitat loss. Researchers believe only 400 adults still exist in the wild, the baby crocodiles will be raised at a conservation centre Iraqi zoo gives rare glimpse of white lion An Iraqi zoo showed off a rare white lion cub to mark the animal's first birthday this week, as officials revealed that they hoped to welcome another of the rare big cats in the coming weeks. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraq military says it has retaken iconic Mosul mosque China 'highly alarmed' after reports of Australian spying Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Science
		In rural Kentucky, solar eclipse preparation keeps town busy NASA's quieter supersonic jet closer to reality The US space agency completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) aircraft design. QueSST is the initial design stage of NASA's planned Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) experimental airplane, otherwise known as an X-plane. Yoga not as safe as thought: Study Yoga may not be as safe as popularly believed, say scientists who have found that the ancient Indian meditative practice may causes muscle and bone pain and even exacerbate existing injuries. More Science News»

		Technology
		Moto Z2 smartphone with 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM spotted online Lenovo-owned Motorola recently launched its Moto Z2 Play modular smartphone. It seems that the company is now gearing up for the launch of its flagship sibling – Moto Z2. The alleged handset has been spotted on GFXBench benchmarking website, hinting at some of its specifications. Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z3+ to get Android 7.1.1 update Sony has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for some of its smartphones. The company has started rolling out Android N update for Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 tablet. It's been 10 years since the iPhone was launched, here's how it came about Apple Inc's iPhone turns 10 this week, evoking memories of a rocky start for the device that ended up doing most to start the smartphone revolution and stirring interest in where it will go from here. More Technology News»

		Education
		Plus III admissions 2017: DHE Odisha declares first selection list The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has declared the first selection list for +3 admissions on their official website today. TS EAMCET seat allotment 2017 result declared TN govt's new policy of reserving 85% quota for state board students challenged in High Court More Education News»

		Mumbai
		60,000 officers trained, 6.5 million tax payers migrated to GST: Centre to Bombay HC Without sentencing, verdict not complete; case against Dossa abates The death of Mustafa Dossa before the pronouncement of sentence has resulted in abatement of his trial. His trial thus cannot be said to culminate into a judgment. Though the fact will remain that the court had found him guilty, however the further process of convicting and sentencing him having remained incomplete, no appeal can lie against an incomplete judgment, said retired high court judge Justice P D Kode. Indrani Mukerjea's claim of being beaten up in Byculla jail true: Doctor ​Indrani Mukerjea has received some blunt injuries and other (injuries) as well, said a medical officer of JJ Hospital. "Her medical report will be submitted in court, as the medical check-up was ordered by the court," the officer said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Admission chaos in DU as cut-offs set to drop by 3% in second list Mob attacks: MEA's different rules for different governments? Protesters disrupt Delhi Assembly, allegedly beaten up by MLAs The first day of Delhi Assembly's special session was abruptly suspended for close to an hour after two AAP volunteers dropped pamphlets into the House from the visitors' gallery and shouted slogans against PWD minister Satyendar Jain. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Government may table diluted anti-superstition bill Sandalwood land short of quality saplings UK architect: Kolar set to get biggest Hoysala-style temple in modern era More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2011 attack on Akbaruddin Owaisi: 4 convicted, Mohammed Pahelwan acquitted The prime accused in the 2011 case of murderous attack on (AIMIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, Mohammed Bin Omar Yafai alias Mohammed Pahelwan, was sensationally acquitted on Thursday by Nampally court. However, 4 out of the 14 who faced trial were convicted by the court. Telangana-Fiber to be turned into private firm The Telangana government has decided to establish T-Fiber as a private limited company under the Companies Act 2013. 'Taakis' razed, turned into swanky commercial bldgs Popularly known as taakis, single screen theatres of the Old City are fast becoming a rarity in the area south of Musi river. With several being either demolished, largely abandoned or turned into swanky commercial complexes, residents, who are film aficionados, have few options left in the Old City. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		250 wigs distributed to patients in Cancer Institute in Chennai When chairperson of Cancer Institute Dr V Shanta spoke at an event on Wednesday for distributing natural hair wigs to cancer patients, she tried to clear various misconceptions about the disease. CM announces Rs 1,800cr power transmission upgradation for Chennai Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announced a slew of programmes for various departments, including Rs 1,800 crore worth transmission upgradation programme for Chennai city, with an installation of new substations and feeders. DVAC is probing gutka scam, Tamil Nadu CM says Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday informed the assembly that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption is conducting a probe based on a communique sent by the Chennai city police commissioner to the home secretary on the sale of banned gutka by anti-socials, in connivance with a minister and some police officials. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Narmada project will take Gujarat to new heights: Modi Completion of Narmada dam will take Gujarat's development to great heights: Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived at Ahmedabad Airport for his two day visit to state addressed the huge gathering of BJP workers. Modi in his brief address said that the recent completion of the Narmada dam work will take Gujarat development to greater heights in the upcoming decade. Gujarat Congress demanded roll back of high level of GST on life and health insurance premium More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad Development Authority to help city build on strengths Authority Identifies Five-Pillar Approach Cheoki to turn into satellite station As the city prepares for Ardh Kumbh 2019, the facilities at Cheoki station of NCR would also be upgraded.An amount of Rs 50 crore has been earmarked for the purpose. Household herb Chandrashoor fights diabetes More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kangaroo mother care helps Odisha in sharp decline IMR GST: Fishing nets, ropes to get costlier Thousands of fishermen are now worried about their livelihood as they have to invest more in fishing net and rope when the Goods and Service Tax (GST) comes into being on July 1. Panel recommends sale of Mahaprasad by administration At present, the Mahaprasad is sold in Ananda Bazaar by a section of priests of Suar Nijog of the temple, leading to discrepancy in prices of the holy food. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Wait for private school fee regulation bill continues Parents’ Body Furious Over Delay Beating all odds, Chinki Yadav shoots to glory Madhya Pradesh gears up for world record plantation on July 2 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		For Mohali's Kumbra village, this is IT Over The Past Few Decades, Kumbra Village Has Metamorphosed Into A Slick IT Hub. Now, Past And Present Overlap In The Heart Of Mohali MC call on vending zones by tomorrow The city's municipal corporation (MC) is set to declare areas around heritage structures, government buildings, educational institutes and hospitals as no-vending zones. CSIO workshop for young minds "We always imagined scientists to be old men with grey and long hair.But after today's session at Jigyasa, our opinion has changed. More Chandigarh News»

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