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		Business
		Not all Jan Dhan accounts were used for money laundering: Chidambaram The Congress leader alleged that even former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan had sent a five-page note to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing demonetisation, following which "he was shown the door unceremoniously." Movement towards digital transactions to continue: Modi Buffett, Gates have hope for US after Trump ascension Buffett and Gates were speaking to students at Columbia University after Trump started to unwind the work of his predecessor Barack Obama in a series of executive orders, prompting concern from critics over what the actions mean for Americans and their place in the world. More Business News»

		Environment
		Smog pushes Beijing residents to innovate for the world Wolf-sized otters roamed Earth over 6 million yrs ago India to ratify Kyoto Protocol on climate change The Union Cabinet - India's highest decision making body - on Tuesday gave its approval to ratify the second commitment period (2013-2020) of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on containing the emission of Green House Gases (GHGs). More Environment News»

		World
		Now is not the time to build walls:Iran to US Will oppose Sri Lanka's new Constitution: Rajapaksha Former Sri Lankan strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa has accused President Maithripala Sirisena of trying to appease the minority Tamil community by promising devolution of power, saying he will oppose the "fraudulent" new Constitution. Trump orders 'great rebuilding' of US military President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday to begin what he called a "great rebuilding" of the US armed services, promising new aircraft, naval ships and more resources for the military. Trump said he envisioned a naval fleet of 350 vessels, up from the navy's current 274. More World News»

		Science
		Space travel may cause genetic changes: Study pace travel may cause changes in gene expression and other biological markers in astronauts, a NASA study of twins has found. Scientists studied the genetic differences between astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent nearly a year in space, and his identical twin Mark Symbolic 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight Comments by US President Donald Trump on nuclear weapons and climate change have helped make the world less safe, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists have warned, moving its symbolic "Doomsday Clock" 30 seconds closer to midnight. It was last changed in 2015 from 5 to 3 minutes before midnight. Scientists create first human-pig embryos Scientists have for the first time grown embryos that contain a combination of pig and human stem cells, in a step toward one day growing transplantable organs, a study said. The research remains at a very early stage. More Science News»

		Technology
		Here's why Apple is back with a bang on Wall Street Wall Street has regained an appetite for Apple as investors bet that the release of a 10th-anniversary iPhone and pent up customer demand will shore up shrinking sales. Watch Idea's new ad taking potshot at Reliance Jio's free services Idea Cellular has taken a dig at Reliance Jio's free services through a recent television commercial. Government's Aadhaar Pay to make Paytm, BHIM and other digital payment apps obsolete Government will soon roll out Aadhaar Pay service that will enable people to make and receive payments using their Aadhaar number and biometrics. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE revises board exam dates for eight subjects of Class 10 and Class 12 xamination dates for three class X subjects and five class XII subjects to be conducted by the CBSE has been revised. The dates have been rescheduled either due to overlapping of exams with the language subjects or to give adequate gap for preparation between two exams. CBSE changes examination dates of few subjects of Class X, XII The dates of 3 papers of Class X -- Tamil language (006), Gurung (132) and National Cadet Corps (076) -- have been changed. Also, the schedule of 5 papers of Class XII -- Theatre studies (078), Tangkhul (193), Physical Education (048), Sociology (039) and Food Service-II (736) -- has been altered. IIMs to get full autonomy, will award degrees, not diplomas More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Chinese celebrate Year of the Rooster Red paper lanterns, wind chimes and greetings of prosperity marked the onset of Chinese new year at midnight Friday. It's official: September 30 is cut-off birth date The state education department has issued a modified government resolution (GR) bringing into effect September 30 as the cut-off birth date for school admissions from 2017-18 academic session. 2nd edition of Mirror Girls Soccer League: It's a woman's world City youngsters gear up for the second edition of Mirror Girls Soccer League that kicks off at Cooperage today. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Mortar shell creates panic in south Delhi There was panic and high drama at Vasant Kunj in south Delhi when a "mortar shell" was found abandoned on the road side in he area on Saturday morning. Cops swung into action and rushed in bomb disposal squad to the spot. The NSG was also called in for help. You've rain to thank for cleaner air in Delhi The levels of PM 2.5 (fine, respirable pollution particles) were less than 100 micrograms per cubic metres through the day at most locations. Soon, tokens and smart card recharge through Delhi Metro app Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to give its customer service a makeover. The first point of contact, the Delhi Metro app, is going to be rejigged. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		CM Siddaramaiah confirms Dutta is next Karnataka DGP Eshwarappa to lead OBC wing, told to stay off Rayanna brigade A networking hub for government officers More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Pawan Kalyan lashes out at Venkaiah Naidu over special status to Andhra Pradesh Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader Pawan Kalyan on Friday launched a direct verbal attack on Union urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu over the issue of special category status to Andhra Pradesh. Telangana government signs MoU with French Aero campus Aquitaine The Telangana government on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French Aero campus Aquitaine to set up a world-class aero skills academy in the city in collaboration with academia and industry. Andhra Pradesh special status: KVP Ramachandra Rao writes to President Congress MP KVP Ramachandra Rao on Friday urged President Pranab Mukherjee to seek a status report from the Centre on the implementation of the AP Reorganization Act, 2014 and promises made by then PM during a discussion on the Bill in the Rajya Sabha on February 20 that year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Two oil tankers collide outside Ennore port I was molested by protesters, says Chennai woman cop When M Durga Devi on Tuesday first narrated her experience of being caught in the blazing Ice House police station the previous day, she hadn't told the whole truth. They expected him for Pongal, got news of his demise in Kashmir avalanche Boominathan's dream to see his son get married will never be realised.On Thursday, Army officers told him that his son . More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Narcotics Control Bureau: Spurned lover planted charas at woman's home When the Ahmedabad zonal office of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) searched the residence of a 31-year-old woman in Ghatlodia on January 22, it had found a package of charas (hashish) concealed in a flower pot. Gujarat University moderator to probe poor BCom results Officials of Gujarat University have decided to appoint a moderator to probe the poor results of sBCom semester V student. Gujarat University convocation to be held on February 3 After being postponed twice, the convocation ceremony of Gujarat University is scheduled to be held on February 3. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Eunuch Akhara takes holi dip at Sangam in Allahabad Around 2 crores takes holi dip on Mauni Amavasya High court seeks Noida officials' reply In the PIL, it was alleged that Noida authorities have allotted the land to a private limited company for running amusement park in Noida. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		International film festival toasts the reel life of artists Chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 11th International Film Festival on Art and Artists at Idcol Auditorium here on Friday. Polls: BJD harps on central neglect Plans To Highlight State's Social Welfare Initiatives Among Voters International cargo hub takes wings The operations of the modern international cargo hub started at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, here on Friday, opening up opportunities to boost exports.Chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi inaugurated the hub. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		18 TIs join hands to fight child malnutrition in Sheopur 2 farmers die as hailstorm batters state, leaves a chill behind Impaled by buffalo horn, tiger cub dies in the MP More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Fire department's provisional NOCs for flats in 2 districts offer relief to builders Lens on social media ahead of Jat stir Two days after his son held in snatching bid case, Congress councillor joins AAP More Chandigarh News»

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