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India Love Commandos head arrested after couples report abuse

Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2un6g

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee who wrote book with WhatsApp wins top prize

Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HJ15v8

Pink's seven-year-old daughter using rifle sparks debate

Pink's husband Carey Hart says their daughter has been shooting since she was three years old. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ScEg7n

Turkey in a pickle over Syrian olives

Turkey's decision to take and process olives from Syria's occupied Afrin region hasn't pleased local producers from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GbiACa

Drones help Galapagos tackle rat infestation

Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CXz8KE

Inside the village destroyed by a dam

The sea of muddy sludge released by a dam that burst in Brazil devastated tiny Córrego do Feijão. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjHcMM

Budget 2019: Sugarcane Farmers on Pending Payments And Demands

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Our reporter Debayan Roy traveled to Shamli, in Western Uttar Pradesh, which is primarily concerned with sugarcane farming. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2HKgnzR

SC to Hear Pleas Seeking Review of Sabarimala Verdict on February 6

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There are around 48 pleas seeking review of the judgement and they were filed following the violent protests in favour and against the September 28 verdict. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Gat1Wy

Report Claiming Unemployment in India at 45-Year High Not 'Verified', Says NITI Aayog

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The comments came after a Business Standard report stated that National Sample Survey Office’s Periodic Labour Force Survey recorded the unemployment rate in the country at a 45-year-high of 6.1 percent in 2017-18. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2sWjYAN

What Is It Like To Have A Spiritual Bank Account?

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This is the Ram Naam Bank. To get their wishes fulfilled, devotees take loan from the Ram Naam Bank. To get our wishes fulfilled - either to buy a car, home and get married - we take loan. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DNdLxj

Govt Revises GDP Growth Rate for 2017-18 to 7.2% From 6.7% Earlier

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Earlier, the CSO in its advance estimate had pegged the GDP growth rate for 2018-19 at 7.2 per cent. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2G0GJvF

Union Budget 2019: UDAY, AYUSH, BHIM & Other Names Show the Modi Government Loves Acronyms

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP government, which came to office by wielding an unprecedented mandate in 2014, knew it had five years to substantially improve the lives of Indian citizens if it wanted to return to the Centre in 2019. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtRAzw

SP Takes Poll Battle to Virtual Space, Launches ‘Poll Khol’ Campaign Against BJP on Social Media

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The SP is likely to focus on issues like reservation, inflation GST, demonetisation crimes against women, corruption in its series of videos. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2G0j66A

Samsung Galaxy M20 Review: Perfect Ingredients For An Affordable Android Phone

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The Galaxy M20 could well be the phone that brings Samsung back into the affordable Android smartphone game. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Wtn3WB

Kumaraswamy Bats For Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga Seer to Woo Lingayat Community

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The chief minister was addressing a huge gathering at Siddaganga Mutt at Tumakuru during the 11th day ritual to mark the passing away of the seer. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2TmYY1t

NEET PG 2019 Result Declared. Click Here to Know More

The exam was held on January 6 and 1,48,000 candidates had appeared for the exam. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Gd5LHh

ED Produces Alleged Money Launderer Deepak Talwar Before Delhi Court

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Talwar was picked up by Dubai authorities early on Wednesday and was deported, along with Dubai-based businessman Rajeev Saxena, to India in the evening. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2HKvIAu

Interim Budget 2019: What to Expect as Govt Tries to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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After a string of recent setbacks in key state elections for the BJP, the BJP-led central government is expected to woo rural and urban middle-class voters via farm relief measures and tax cuts. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Wxkm68

PM Modi Has Told Opposition That Govt Will Present Interim Budget: Ghulam Nabi Azad

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Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien said the government should not take up controversial bills during the session. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2To5Hsa

Gilets jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest

After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D0jVbQ

Italy in recession amid sluggish eurozone

Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FZpR8T

Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare

Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SfZ11L

Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsdKSK

The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown

Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ToJ5HM

Cyclists Shiver Under Open Night Sky in Jaipur as Fear of Theft Looms Large

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National cyclists opt to sleep in cold instead of staying in hotel. They say that their equipment might get stolen. Cycling Association President S Periwal on reports of lack of facilities said, "Cyclists were provided accommodation in hotels. Their cycles cost between Rs 5-9 lakh. Hotels don't allow cycles and cyclists don't want to leave cycles anywhere. Therefore, they prefer to stay in rooms near velodrome." from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2HJdfEp

Sahara Chief Subrata Roy Summoned by SC on Feb 28 For Failing to Clear Unpaid Dues

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The apex court pointed out that six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the money but what happened during the said period has not inspired the confidence of the court. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RrKawP

Now, Pak Summons Indian Envoy; Protests Summoning of its Top Diplomat Over Qureshi-Mirwaiz Phone Call

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Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale on Wednesday summoned Pakistan's envoy Sohail Mahmood in New Delhi on Wednesday. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WvOxL3

Snake Found in Khichdi Served to Primary Students in Govt School in Maharashtra

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Confirming the incident, Nanded District Education Officer (DEO) Prashant Digraskar said after the reptile was discovered, the service was immediately stopped, adding that most children went hungry for the day. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtvahW

Over 9 Crore Toilets Constructed Under Swachh Bharat: Kovind in Parliament

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According to an assessment, because of the toilets built, numerous poor persons have been spared of various kind of diseases and more than 3 lakh lives have been saved, Kovind said. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2UqnXB2

News18 Excerpts: President Ram Nath Kovind’s Address Ahead of Budget Session

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Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session, President Kovind highlighted Modi government's achievements today from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2t6xdit

Modi Govt Plans to Raise Rural Spending by 16% at Rs 1.3 Trillion to Woo Voters: Report

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In its interim budget on Friday, the government is set to earmark about Rs 1.3 trillion ($18.25 billion) for the Ministry of Rural Development, up from current fiscal year's 1.12 trillion rupees. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DMd6MC

Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?

A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B7rGw7

Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests

Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HE7ack

Kerala Govt Slaps 'Flood Cess' in Budget; Movie Tickets, Beer and Wine to Get Costlier

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To rebuild Kerala after the destruction caused by the flood, the budget presented on Thursday proposed 25 new projects to resurrect the state. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RplKEg

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Rules Out Simultaneous Assembly, Lok Sabha Polls in Maharashtra

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Mumbai Congress president Sanjay Nirupam had claimed earlier that the BJP has "surrendered" before its ally Shiv Sena, which has said that if there is an alliance, it should be for both Lok Sabha and assembly polls. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Wwtyrt

Indian Man Gets Names of Over 500 Fallen Soldiers Inked on His Body

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The Indian Army saved one of Gautam's friends so Abhishek thought of getting the names of fallen soldiers inked as a way of paying tribute to their work and courage. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtphkI

Citizenship Bill to Give Justice to Persecuted Minorities of Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan: President

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Political parties, students groups and others meanwhile have been protesting on the grounds that the Bill seeks to grant nationality to non-Muslims who have come up to December 31, 2014, thereby, increasing the deadline from 1971 as per the Assam Accord. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2TpDGAg

What India Does in Kashmir is Not What Democracies Do, Says South Asian Expert​

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Urging India to look at police reforms, American political scientist Christine Fair, whose work is focused on south Asian issues, said that India could take a cue from several European forces. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2B7QPXx

Telangana Man Asks Locals to Return Money He Gave While Seeking Votes for Wife, Video Goes Viral

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After the clip purportedly showing the man seeking return of the money from people in Jajireddygudem village in Suryapet district surfaced, district officials said an inquiry was on into the episode. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2sYoxui

Demonetisation a Defining Moment in War on Corruption, Black Money: President

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The President in his parliamentary address listed several measures taken by the government, like enactment of new laws, constitution of Special Investigation Team (SIT) and signing of tax information exchange agreements with various tax havens, keeping in mind the issue of black money. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2ToZz2L

Rafale Jets to Join Air Force Fleet Soon, Says President Amid Pre-Poll Slugfest Over Defence Deal

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Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, Kocind said that neglecting the country's defence needs, even for a moment, will prove detrimental to the present and future of the country. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Bbi1VC

सर्दियों में लगातार हो रहा है घुटने में दर्द, तो हो जाए सावधान...बढ़ सकती है परेशानी

डॉक्टर के मुताबिक, लोग सर्दियों में आलसी हो जाते हैं. इससे घुटने प्रभावित हो सकते हैं और अगर आपका पहले से गठिया का उपचार चल रहा है तो उस हालत में दर्द बढ़ सकता है.  from Zee News Hindi: Health News http://bit.ly/2UySbSN

कहीं अल्सर या कैंसर तो नहीं, महज एक टैबलेट से चलेगा पता

यह दवाई आसानी से पेट से मॉनीटर तक पीएच स्तर या विभिन्न जीवाणु या विषाणु जैसे विभिन्न सेंसर भेज सकता है. from Zee News Hindi: Health News http://bit.ly/2GczSif

कुष्ठ रोग से परेशान मरीज न हो निराश, इलाज है संभव, करना होगा ये काम

कुष्ठ रोग या 'हार्सन्स डिजीज' से पीड़ित मरीजों को समाज में फैली गलत अवधारणाओं और दुर्व्यवहार का सामना करना पड़ता है.  from Zee News Hindi: Health News http://bit.ly/2GglSDU

अगर आपको नहीं है बच्चा तो मत होइए परेशान, अपनाएं ये तरीका पर रहें सावधान!

डॉ. पारुल ने कहा कि आज कॅरियर संवारने की ख्वाहिश रखने वाले युवा शादी करने या बच्चे पैदा करने में अक्सर देर कर देते हैं. from Zee News Hindi: Health News http://bit.ly/2HGr7iT

अगर आपको नहीं देता है सुनाई तो हो जाइए चौकन्ने, कहीं आपका दिमाग कमजोर तो नहीं हो रहा

सुनने की क्षमता में गिरावट बड़ी उम्र के लोगों की याददाश्त में कमी और डिमेंशिया (मनोभ्रंश) और उसके फलस्वरूप अल्जाइमर रोग का खतरा बढ़ा सकती है.  from Zee News Hindi: Health News http://bit.ly/2Rn1Yt3

CBSE Releases Board Exam Admit Cards at Official Website, Check Details Here

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CBSE affiliated schools can login to their respective accounts and download the admit cards and distribute the same to students. The board exams for class 12 will begin from February 15 and for class 10, the exam starts on February 21 from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2UsHfWz

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Shut After Fresh Snowfall, Landslides

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The traffic on the highway was closed following fresh snowfall, slippery road conditions in Banihal-Ramban sector and a landslide in the Ramban stretch. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DLPGXB

Anna Hazare's Fast Enters Second Day, Locals Observe Bandh in the Octogenarian's Village

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The 81-year-old Army man-turned-activist has been demanding appointment of Lokayuktas in states where such statutory anti-corruption watchdogs do not exist. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RsH8bC

UP Sisters Build Miniature Shrine at Home for 'Bhai-Behan', Say Will Hold Puja Till Cong Wins 2019 Polls

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Earlier, Congress workers in Prayagraj had put up posters in which Priyanka Gandhi is seen as an avatar of Goddess Durga. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Uy60Rp

Demonstrations Held Across Manipur Against Citizenship Bill After 66 Organisations Call For 24-Hour Strike

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The strike was called from Wednesday midnight by the recently-formed Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MPACAB), with representation from 66 organisations. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DLSgwS

BPSC Assistant Engineer Prelims Exam Result Released @ Bpsc.bih.nic.in; Check Details Here

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As per the official release, the cut off for General male candidates is 66 and for general female is 47. The cut off marks for SC category is 47, for ST category is 54, for EBC category is 48, for BC category is 56 and for Disabled category is 47. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RsUFzY

‘Small Things Reach the Common Man’: Modi’s Budget Session Warning to Oppn

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Speaking outside Parliament before the start of the session, the prime minister said there is awareness among the people in the country and all citizens watch the proceedings closely. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CXpszw

SC Dismisses PIL Against Appointment of Former CBI Special Director Asthana as DG Civil Aviation Security

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A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi refused to entertain the plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma challenging Asthana's appointment in BCAS. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RWuvdW

'Attended His Daughter's Wedding': Third SC Judge Recuses from Hearing Plea Against Interim CBI Chief

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Justice NV Ramana has joined CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice AK Sikri in withdrawing from the case. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RuJUwY

Teachers and Students in UP School Driven Out of Campus to Shelter Stray Cows

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The incident occurred in Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh, where classes were conducted outside the school, after the villagers forced their way inside the school along with stray cow. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WyrvmH

Unemployment in India at 45-Year High After Demonetisation, Report Stalled by Centre Shows

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Two independent members of the National Statistical Commission had resigned this week after the government allegedly failed to publish the report that was prepared last month. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Bc3AQZ

After 'Unceremonious' Exit, Govt Asks ex-CBI Chief Alok Verma to Join Work for a Day Today

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The ministry has sent a letter to Verma two weeks after the deposed CBI chief told the Department of Personnel and Training to consider him retired. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GbXJ1t

Two Minor UP Girls Burnt With Tongs, Fed Human Waste For Talking to Boys

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The victims who fled from home to escape the torment, were found on Tuesday night in bordering Nepal. They revealed their ordeal to the police and representatives from the Child Welfare Committee. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2sTzEVi

Where's the Money? Businesses Spooked by Rahul Gandhi's Guaranteed Income Plan

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The programme - which would be one of the world's biggest schemes for poor households, supporting around 300 million people - has yet to be finalised. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RVCdoR

NEET-PG 2019 Results Out Today, Check Details @nbe.edu.in

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NEET-PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed for admission to various MD, MS and PG Diploma courses. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2FZFU6q

VVIP Chopper Case: Rajiv Saxena Illegally Taken to India, Alleges Lawyer

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Advocate Geeta Luthra said the UAE state security picked up the Dubai-based businessman from his residence at 9:30 am (local time) Wednesday and "illegally" took him to India around 5:30 pm. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CZukVc

ED Arrests Dubai Bizman, Aviation Lobbyist After Late-Night Deportation in VVIP Chopper Case

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Rajeev Shamsher Bahadur Saxena was wanted in Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case and lobbyist Deepak Talwar was wanted by the ED and the CBI in a case of misusing over Rs 90 crore. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2S41JbG

News18 Daybreak | Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi's Fight With Manohar Parrikar and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For

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Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day ahead. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CUAXYB

International Boxer, Nigerian Held for Hacking Into Central Bank Account; 10 Debit Cards Recovered

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An international-level boxer, Arjun Rana and his two accomplices later identified as Vishal Tokas and an Nigerian national, Emma Dozie Osiaku were arrested on Tuesday from Greater Kailash and Lajpat Nagar on separate raids. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RYkZXR

Indore Man Creates Fake IDs on Amazon, Gets Refunds and Gadgets Worth Rs 30 Lakh

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The conman used to get refund of the amount paid in exchange for these gadgets from Amazon by saying that the parcel sent by the company was empty. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2SbEaNh

Ramdev Seizes Chillum from Sadhus at Kumbh, Says 'Ram, Krishna Didn't Smoke'

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Yoga guru Ramdev collected chillum (conical clay pipe) from several sadhus and made them take a pledge to quit tobacco. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Ww86D2

10-Month-Old Leopardess Mowed Down on Gurgaon-Faridabad Expressway

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The leopardess who died after getting mowed down by an unidentified vehicle, was found by a passerby on the Gurgaon-Faridabad expressway. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CSjAYw