Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates: In Rajya Sabha, Venkaiah Naidu silences Opposition amid 'upsetting' uproar

As Rajya Sabha reconvened at 11 am today, Chairman Venkaiah Naidu got up from his chair as Congress' Anand Sharma raised objection to Amit Shah's speech on NRC draft. Naidu said, "That it is ironic that I have to give away the best parliamentarian award function today. I was so upset yesterday, when MPs menacingly approached the Well. Many of you raised slogans, but I don't want to name anyone. The Chair has power to adjourn the House as per the situation because it is responsible to run the House in a dignified manner."

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UP Minority Commission asks administration to seize properties of those who issued fatwa to triple talaq victim Nida Khan

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21 Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded in Iran released, will be repatriated to Chennai in batches from 3 August, says Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday that 21 Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded in Iran will repatriated to Chennai in batches from 3 August.

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Polling begins for Sangli, Jalgaon municipal corporations in Maharashtra; 754 candidates contest for 153 seats

Polling began on Wednesday for Sangli, Jalgaon municipal corporations in Maharashtra where 754 candidates are vying for for 153 seats

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Mamata's 'bloodbath' fears unwise, but BJP isn't setting great trend with NRC either: It's dangerous and beyond the pale

The BJP, without a doubt, is fanning flames in Assam. The point, of course, is whether Mamata's incendiary statement is dangerous and whether it can be justified even if it is not. On the face of it, on principle no responsible leader should make public statements predicting bloodshed and civil war.

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Congress slams Narendra Modi for rise in non-subsidised cooking gas price, says govt looting people in name of fuel

As the government increased the price of non-subsidised cooking gas by Rs 35.50 per cylinder in Delhi, the Congress on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi government is looting the people in the name of fuel by launching another assault on them.

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Four-month-old baby dies after developing breathing problem onboard Patna-bound Hyderabad flight

A four-month-old boy developed breathing problem onboard a Patna-bound flight and died at the Hyderabad airport on Wednesday, police said.

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Monsoon Session of Parliament: Another stormy day expected as Opposition looks to use NRC, Aadhaar issues to target govt

It's expected to be a stormy day in Parliament on Wednesday, with several contentious issues likely to be taken up for debate in the two Houses as the Monsoon Session resumes proceedings

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Assam NRC: Amnesty International asks authorities to ensure transparent process of documenting, updating names

The potential exclusion of over 4 million people in Assam, many of them Muslims, from the draft NRC raised concerns over arbitrary detention and possible statelessness without due process, the global human rights body said.

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NN Vohra amends Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir: Observers decry 'dictatorial' and 'draconian' move

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Jammu and Kashmir may soon get new governor; ex-bureaucrat Rajiv Mehrishi tipped to replace NN Vohra

Jammu and Kashmir may soon have a new governor as the Centre has decided not to continue with NN Vohra who has served the state for almost a decade, media reports said.

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After 'bloodbath', 'civil war' jibes, Mamata Banerjee to speak in Parliament over Assam NRC issue today

Mamata alleged that the NRC exercise in Assam was done with a "political motive" to divide people and warned that it would lead to bloodbath and a civil war in the country

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Idukki Dam alert: With water level almost at capacity, government says no need to panic; 2 more dead in rain-related incidents

The government machinery in Kerala continued to be on alert with the water level in the Idukki dam inching towards the maximum, even as rain lashed many parts of the state, claiming two lives on Tuesday.

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2 injured as three-storey building collapses in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur; fourth such incident in July

A three-storey building collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 2 people injured

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Maratha Kranti Morcha to observe Jail Bharo Andolan at Azad Maidan in Mumbai today to demand reservations

Maratha outfit Maratha Kranti morcha who have been demanding reservations in government jobs and education for the community, will kick off another phase of their agitation on Wednesday.

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As Centre, state govt blunder through NRC in Assam, lessons from 1951 exercise could proffer helpful pointers

The aim and scope of NRC in 2018 is the same as it was in 1951: To purge illegal immigration. There could be a debate on legacy data and its accuracy, but politics overshadowing the entire exercise may not further the State's interest

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Maratha quota stir: Suicide count across Maharashtra rises to 6; Fadnavis says reservations should stand up to legal 'scrutiny'

The spate of suicides spurred by the Maratha quota agitation rose to six on Tuesday as a labourer and a student ended their lives, while eight protesters attempted suicide on in Maharashtra, police said.

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Daily bulletin: Mamata to speak on NRC in Parliament, Day 1 of India vs England first Test; here are the day's top stories

Mamata Banerjee has slammed the government for the list, which will divide society and create a civil war-like situation. The West Bengal chief minister is expected to speak in Lok Sabha at 12 pm. A few reports also said that Mamata will likely meet Sonia Gandhi too.

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Heavy rain lashes nine Kerala districts; water level in Idukki dam only four metres short of red-alert mark

Heavy rains lashed across nine of the 14 districts in Kerala on Tuesday as the Met office forecast that the downpour will continue till Wednesday.

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US puts LeT commander, group's two financial facilitators on list of specially designated global terrorists

A US "specially designated global terrorist" is denied the resources to carry out terrorist attacks, and all his property under US jurisdiction are blocked.

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SC on issue of entry of women in Sabarimala temple: Constitutional scheme prohibiting exclusion has some value

The Supreme Court, hearing a plea seeking the entry of women in the age group of 10-50 into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, on Tuesday said the constitutional scheme prohibiting exclusion has "some value" in a "vibrant democracy".

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Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia gets bail in cases linked with fake date of birth, undermining national flag

Khaleda Zia is serving a five-year jail term after a court convicted her in February for embezzlement of foreign donations meant for an orphanage named after her husband and BNP founder and slain president Ziaur Rahman

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BJP-governed states not serving eggs in mid-day meals, cite 'vegetarian sentiments'

Swati Narayan, a research scholar and an activist with the Right To Food campaign, recently mapped the inclusion of eggs in mid-day meals in schools.

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Experts say Yamuna 'at its healthiest' now due to floodwater inflow, call for anti-pollution steps to maintain quality

The water level in the Yamuna had crossed the danger mark on Monday, forcing the evacuation of around 10,000 people.

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Photo Of The Day By Vincent Fricaud

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Luscious Stream” by Vincent Fricaud. Location: Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska.

“Unalaska, nested in the Aleutian Islands chain, offers a strong sense of nature’s powerful will,” says Fricaud. “Battled by strong winds, protected by ragged cliffs, it is once you set foot on the land that you can embrace a little relief and appreciate peaceful hikes such as this one on the Ugadaga Bay Trail. The gale was muting all noise, until the trickle of water drew me away from the path to this canyon. It was quiet and calm, the water was as clear as it gets, and the moss hues made for a perfect shot.”

Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them.

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President gives assent for Prevention of Corruption Act; jail term for bribe givers may extend to 7 years

Bribe givers can now be punished with a jail term of maximum of seven years under a new anti-corruption law that has got assent from President.

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Judge Loya case: Supreme Court dismisses review plea filed by Bombay Lawyers Association

On 19 April, the Supreme Court had decided that judge Loya had died of natural causes and there were no suspicious circumstances that would merit a further inquiry.

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A lawyer for Lord Ayyappa: Advocate Sai Deepak turns heads in SC arguing for Sabarimala deity's right to celibacy

During the Supreme Court hearing on the Sabarimala case, advocate J Sai Deepak argued that the temple has asserted its rights, women have asserted their rights, but no one had asserted the rights of the deity inside the temple.

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Maratha quota stir: Four policemen injured, over 70 vehicles torched as protests turn violent; prohibitory orders imposed

The violence was a continuation of the protests that rocked several districts of Maharashtra for the last week, as sporadic incidents of arson, violence, road blocks and noisy processions have been reported

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After uproar over Assam NRC in Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah asks Congress if it wants to save 'illegal Bangladeshis'

BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday hit out at the erstwhile UPA governments charging the Congress with not having the courage to identify illegal migrants in Assam, an exercise which was to be conducted as part of the accord signed by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1985

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Delhi HC decides to set up panel to probe issue of sexual violence against women and children

Hearing pleas filed by two NGOs, Delhi high court decide to set up a committee to look into the issue of sexual violence against women and children

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Mamata Banerjee hits out at BJP over Assam NRC issue, claims party is victimising people to win polls

Slamming the BJP of victimising people to win polls, Banerjee said,"Only to win polls people can't be victimised. Don't you think people whose name isn't on the list will lose a part of their identity? Please understand India-Pakistan-Bangladesh were one before partition."

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Article 35A case in SC: Kashmir's political parties and separatists unite, threaten mass agitation ahead of hearing

Tensions are rising in Kashmir as civil society groups & people across political spectrum threaten to launch a mass agitation ahead of Article 35A hearing.

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CBSE declares UGC NET 2018 results: Visit CBSE's official site cbseresults.nic.in to check results

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the results for UGC NET 2018.

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Bihar shelter home rape case: 11 women missing from self-help home; new FIR registered against accused Brijesh Thakur

The FIR was registered on Monday evening by the assistant director of the Social Welfare Department, Devesh Kumar Sharma, after the 11 women were not found.

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Kolkata archbishop calls Mamata Banerjee leader of 'national stature', slams lynching incidents, says attempts to polarise

Days after Mamata Banerjee's speech at Saint Stephen's College was scrapped, the archbishop of Kolkata has come out in support of the West Bengal chief minister and called her a "leader of national stature who has the conviction to take all together", according to a report in The Economic Times.

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Over 9 percent students in Mumbai's civic schools want to take up farming, says BMC report

Over 9 percent students of the civic-run schools in the megapolis Mumbai want to take up farming as a profession, says a BMC report.

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87 youths joined militancy in south Kashmir in 2018, says union minister in Lok Sabha

Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said after imposition of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir on 20 June, 12 youths were reported to have disappeared and later joined militancy

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Illegal Bangladeshi settlers should be shot if they don't return to their country, says BJP MLA over Assam NRC final draft

T Raja Singh Lodh made the statement in context of the Supreme Court-monitored exercise to identify genuine Indian nationals living in Assam

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Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: National Students Union of India protesters lathi charged in Bihar

A procession was taken out by the National Students Union of India (NSUI) to protest against the incidents of sexual abuse of girls at a Muzaffarpur shelter home, police said.

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PTI denies 'unconfirmed reports' of Imran Khan inviting Narendra Modi to his oath-taking ceremony

After several media reports claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, whose party recently surged to victory in Pakistan general election, has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources within PTI denied these "unconfirmed reports".

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Parliament Monsoon Session: Opposition asks govt to adopt humanitarian approach on NRC issue

The Opposition on Tuesday asked the government to adopt a humanitarian approach on the 'sensitive' issue of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) while ensuring that no Indian was left out of it.

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Seven of family found dead inside their house in Ranchi; police suspects case of mass suicide due to financial stress

Seven members of a family allegedly committed suicide on Sunday night in Ranchi's Kanke police station area.

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Assam NRC final draft: Those missing from list must get fair chance to prove claims, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said that all those whose names haven't been included in the NRC must get a fair chance to prove their claims.

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Uttar Pradesh rains: Toll rises to 92 as 12 more die across state; 91 injured, 600 houses damaged

Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior officials of all the districts to alert people and asked them to undertake extensive tours in the affected areas and identify dilapidated buildings and get them vacated, a government spokesperson said.

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Shiv Sena demands reservation for Dhangars, Kolis with Marathas; party claims state will become 'banana republic' if all communities protest

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday urged the Maharashtra government to give reservation to Marathas, Dhangars and Kolis, saying not doing so would make it a "banana republic".

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Court in Gujarat awards two life sentences to 57-year-old man for raping differently-abled minor in 2016

District and sessions judge NL Dave on Tuesday held the accused, Lalji Parmar, guilty of raping the 10-year-old girl in the staff quarters of the city-based M S University, where they both were neighbours.

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Water level in Yamuna river stays over danger mark for fourth consecutive day, evacuation process still ongoing

More than 10,000 people have been evacuated due to rising water levels and shifted to safer places, and 1,149 tents have been set up to accommodate them.

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EXCLUSIVE: While Assam counts its citizens, 52 Bangladeshis with 'travel permits' deported from state

A total of 52 Bangladeshi nationals have been deported from Assam with "travel permits" issued for the first time by the neighbouring country.

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Assam NRC final draft: OP Rawat says only Indians can participate in polls, seeks report from state chief electoral officer

The Election Commission has reportedly sought a detailed report from the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam on the draft NRC published on Monday.

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Delhi Metro: 8-km-long Pink Line section from South Campus to Lajpat Nagar to be formally opened on 6 August

Delhi Metro's Pink Line section covering South Campus-Lajpat Nagar will be inaugrated on 6 August and will be open from 1 pm the same day for passengers.

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Shiv Sena supports reservation demands for Maratha community, goes against party's stance under Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray also came out in support of reservations, saying the "need of the hour" is to pacify Marathas.

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'Dance on floors, not roads': Police forces across India seek new ways to dissuade citizens from taking on Kiki Challenge

The challenge poses serious risks, with people being hit by cars while doing the challenge. UP Police shared a compilation of videos where the challenge went wrong and the teens taking it ended up hurting themselves, with the message "not every challenge is worth taking".

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Kerala's Idukki Dam gates to open after 26 years as heavy monsoon fills Periyar River; move will affect Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam

One of the highest arch dams in Asia, Kerala's Idukki Dam is going to be opened for the first time in 26 years, owing to rising water level of the Periayar River following heavy monsoon rains in Kerala.

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Buzzing in the Hinterland: The Demand for Separate Statehood for Bundelkhand

The demand for separate statehood for Bundelkhand is popular enough to find itself appear amongst campaign promises come election time, with neta after neta pledging it to the people.

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US gives India Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 status: All you need to know about what this means

The United States eased export controls for high technology product sales to India, granting it the same access as NATO allies - Australia, Japan and South Korea.

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Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur 'purified' with Ganga river water after BJP MLA Manisha Anuragi's visit

A temple in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur was "purified" with the waters of the river Ganga and statues of the deities were sent to Allahabad for "purification" after a woman BJP MLA visited the temple.

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North Karnataka statehood row: HD Kumaraswamy blames media for creating controversy, trumping up demand

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday blamed the media for the flare-up of the demand for a separate statehood for north Karnataka.

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Assam NRC final draft: Former president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's nephew among 40 lakh names missing from list

The family of India's former president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's nephew found the names of its members missing from the final draft of the Assam NRC.

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Maratha quota stir: 38-year-old man commits suicide in Maharashtra's Nanded district, takes total toll from protests to five

A suicide note was found near the body in which Kalyane purportedly mentioned that he was ending his life over the Maratha community's demand for reservation, he said.

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TRAI chief RS Sharma's daughter receives threatening email from hackers

Email sent to RS Sharma's daughter warned her that her father's bank account was compromised.

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TNPSC Result 2018: TNPSC Group 4 results declared; check at tnpsc.gov.in

The result of the Combined Civil Services Exam-4 Group 4 services 2015-2018 written exam has been declared by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) on Monday. The results are available on the official TNPSC website, tnpsc.gov.in.

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BCECE 2018: First allotment list for PCM candidates out on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; candidates to report latest by 1 August

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE 2018)'s first allotment list was released for the PCM examinations on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

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Man booked for duping 40 people with false promise of job in Maharashtra medical colleges, taking Rs 2 lakh from each victim

The accused man also created a fake website and posted a list of selected persons from whom he had taken money, and gave them bogus appointment letters.

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Karunanidhi health updates day 3: Rahul Gandhi to be in Chennai today to meet DMK chief who is admitted in Kauvery Hospital

Days after prominent leaders, including Prime MInister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind, visited or called upon ailing Karunanidhi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is going to meet him today in Chennai, reports have said.

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HBSE Result 2018: 10th, 12th compartment results released; check at bseh.org.in, Indiaresults.com

The HBSE 12th and 10th compartment or repair examination results have been released by HBSE on the official results website of the Board; www.bseh.org.in.

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US Trade and Development Agency signs MoU with Indian company for 41 MW power project in Andhra Pradesh

The MoU was signed between US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and private sector firm IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited (IEDCL) on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Business Forum hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce

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My NRC experience similar to driving on highway pockmarked with potholes: How one Assamese made it to the list

I am on a week's leave in Assam and this has nothing to do with the NRC. My being here is, as they mention in movies, "highly coincidental".

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Kerala disaster management authority issues orange alert as Idukki reservoir reaches 2,395 feet, nine ft short of full capacity

The reservoir in Kerala comprises three dams - Idukki, Cheruthoni and Kulamavu - built for the the Idukki Hydroelectric Project.

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Daily bulletin: NRC issue in Parliament, Vijay Mallya's extradition hearing in London, Yamuna flooding; here are the day's top news stories

Daily bulletin: From NRC issue raging in Parliament to Vijay Mallya's extradition hearing in London, here are the day's top news stories

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Four labourers buried alive in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly after slipping into six-feet-deep pit

Four labourers working on laying 4G cables for a private telecom company were buried alive in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district late on Monday, police said on Tuesday.

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Centre has agreed to allocate Rs 5,439 lakh to scheme for empowerment of rural women: WCD MoS Virendra Kumar

The Centre has approved Rs 5,439.14 lakh for a new scheme aimed to empower rural women through community participation Virendra Kumar said, Women and Child Development, Minister of State.

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Punjab cabinet approves restoration of reservation for Scheduled Caste (SC) state government employees

In a reprieve to the state government employees belonging to Scheduled Castes, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the proposal for restoration of the reservation of 14 percent to Scheduled Caste (SC) employees in Group-A and Group-B and 20 percent in Group-C and Group-D services for filling up the vacancies by promotion.

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Eight-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation to visit Assam to assess situation in state after release of NRC final draft

An eight-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will be visiting Assam later this week to assess the situation in the north-eastern state in the wake of the publication of the final draft of the NRC

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Jammu West Assembly Movement (JWAM) seeks deportation of Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims from Jammu

The Jammu West Assembly Movement (JWAM) on Monday demanded deportation of Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims, fast-tracking development projects and dissolution of state assembly

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US warns against IMF bailout of Pakistan, says Donald Trump administration will be watching financial body

The Trump administration on Tuesday cautioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) against a possible bailout of Pakistan.

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Centre to act on 'war footing' to preserve Taj Mahal and Yamuna river against pollution, measures include green fuels, ethanol industries

After being rapped by the Supreme Court over the condition of the Taj Mahal, the government on Monday said that it will take action on "war footing" to deal with air and water pollution in and around the world-famous 17th-century Mughal monument.

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Committees constituted by 29 states, UTs to look into cases relating to sexual harassment at workplace: MoS Virendra Kumar

As many as 29 states and Union territories have constituted local complaints committees to look into cases of sexual harassment at workplace, Women and Child Development Minister of State Virendra Kumar informed the Parliament.

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Separatist group ULFA (Independent) chief Paresh Baruah's name included in final draft NRC released on Monday

Separatist ULFA (Independent) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah's name was in the final draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) released on Monday.

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Sushma Swaraj comes to rescue of Indian citizen in US, who lost his passport days before his wedding

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday night assured help to an Indian man in the US who lost his passport in Washington just days before he was to travel for his wedding mid-August.

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Congress to start 11-day public interaction campaign in Chhattisgarh today; will discuss 'failures of BJP rule'

Congress spokesperson Dhananjay Singh Thakur said campaign in Chhattisgarh will cover 54 Assembly constituencies and will involve door-to-door campaigns, street plays etc. in urban civic bodies of the state

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Union govt gives nod to strategic partnership model seeking to boost indigenous defence industry

And the first project to kick off the long-delayed Strategic Partnership defence policy will be 111 utility twin-engine helicopters worth an estimated Rs 21,000 crore for the Indian Navy

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Ten killed, seven injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh; schools to remain shut in Lucknow today

Ten persons were killed and seven others injured in rain-related incidents in different parts of Uttar Pradesh during the last 24 hours, a senior official said

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Karunanidhi's health stable, says MK Stalin as politicians rush to hospital to visit DMK chief; party workers asked to maintain peace

Leaders from several political parties, including AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, visited Karunanidhi in hospital on Monday.

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Yamuna level continues to rise; Arvind Kejriwal directs Delhi revenue minister to make arrangements for those affected

According to officials, Yamuna river was flowing at 205.78 metres Monday evening with the danger mark being 204.83 metres

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Assam's neighbours up security fearing infiltration after NRC release; student bodies want list extended to rest of North East

Authorities fear that the 40 lakh people left out of the Assam NRC final draft will try to seek refuge across the border in neighbouring states.

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Narendra Modi congratulates Imran Khan, says he hopes 'democracy takes deeper roots' in Pakistan under PM-in-waiting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Imran Khan to congratulate him on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerging as the single largest party in Pakistan's recently conducted general election, ANI reported.

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Election Commission in focus after release of Assam NRC final draft; fate of D-voters in its hands ahead of 2019 polls

The 40 lakh people left out of the Assam NRC final draft can submit their claims, objections and corrections to Seva Kendras from 30 August to 28 September.

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Thinking Beyond the National Parks in St. George

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Assam NRC final draft: State NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela on the way forward and technicalities behind calling someone a 'foreigner'

Assam NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela spoke on the next steps following the release of the draft and the technicalities behind calling someone a 'foreigner'.

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Western Railway completes Udhana-Jalgaon project, says 305-km-long track will boost growth in regions along stretch

Western Railway completed the 305-km long Udhana-Jalgaon double line project, linking districts of Surat in Gujarat and Jalgaon in Maharashtra.

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Kathua rape and murder: Chargesheet confirms sedatives overdose left victim incapacitated, unable to resist assault

The chargesheet lists in chilling detail the sedatives, including cannabis, forcefully given to the child from a minority nomadic community, who was abducted on 10 January and allegedly kept in captivity for three days. She was killed on 14 January and her body was found in a forested area near Kathua on 17 January, officials said.

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Panchkula violence: Haryana court acquits six Dera Sacha Sauda followers, cites lack of evidence

The six Dera Sacha Sauda were charged with rioting and damaging public property in Panchkula after Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was convicted in a rape case.

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LJP's Chirag Paswan asks Rahul Gandhi to clear stand on removal of National Green Tribunal chief AK Goel

LJP leader Chirag Paswan targeted the Congress after its leader and former law minister Ashwani Kumar was reported to have said the demand to remove Goel cannot be justified

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Karunanidhi health updates: Two Sri Lankan MPs meet DMK chief in hospital; Rajinikanth likely to visit tomorrow

Actor Rajinikanth is expected to fly to Chennai on Tuesday from the shooting of a Karthik Subbaraj film. After landing, he is expected to visit Kauvery Hospital to inquire about the DMK chief Karunanidhi's health.

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Manipur fake encounter cases: 14 people named in two chargesheets, CBI director Alok Kumar Verma tells SC

The court, however, left it to the CBI director and SIT in-charge to take a call on whether those charge sheeted for the offence of murder in the encounter cases in Manipur need to be arrested or not.

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'No links between Chhattisgarh Maoists, Islamic militants': Anti-Naxal ops chief DM Awasthi on offensive against insurgents

DM Awasthi, special director general (anti-Naxal Ops), shares details on the present scenario, plans and strategy of the security forces in Bastar

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Maratha reservation stir: 40 vehicles torched during protests in Chakan near Pune; Section 144 imposed to curb violence

The Maratha community in Maharashtra has been demanding reservation for the community in jobs and the education sector.

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Seven of a family, including two infants, found dead in Ranchi home; police suspect murder-suicide

Seven members of a family, including two infants, were found dead inside their house near Kanke area in Ranchi on Monday, police said.

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Institutes of Eminence: Jio Institute has "only received Letter of Intent", HRD minister Javadekar tells Parliament

Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that only Letter of Intent has been issued to Jio Institute under greenfield category for setting up 'Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University'

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Assam NRC final draft: Unable to prove their citizenship during verification, D-voters have been detained, sent to camps

The persons marked as D-voters are barred from contesting the elections and casting their votes. They also lose access to government-sponsored welfare schemes, and other civil and political rights granted to an Indian citizen.

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IMD predicts heavy rain, thundershowers in Odisha; state government rules out possibility of floods

The Special Relief Commissioner's office eased tensions about flooding in Odisha, saying that the water level in all the rivers are below danger level.

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Maratha quota stir: Man preparing for civil services ends life over reservation demand in Maharashtra's Aurangabad

His family members said they will not take possession of the body till the state government takes a final decision on the issue of reservation, over which the Maratha community has been agitating.

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Chennai court directs P Chidambaram's family members to appear before it on 20 August in 'undisclosed income' case

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate S Malarvizhi ordered the personal appearance of Chidambaram's wife Nalini, son Karti and his wife Srinidhi on 20 August since they failed to do so on Monday

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'Women do not live only for marriage and husbands': Supreme Court speaks against female genital mutilation

The Supreme Court on Monday made strongly-worded observations on the practice of female genital cutting among Dawoodi Bohra Muslims.

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'Neither anger nor peace': After Angry Hanuman, Mangaluru vector artist Karan Acharya creates stoic Rama

Artist Karan Acharya, who became a rage after his 'angry Hanuman' poster went viral, has now created a vector art of Lord Rama.

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Kerala government puts army, navy, air force and coast guard on alert as Idukki dam nears full level, touches 2394.72 feet

The Kerala government has put the army, navy, air force and coast guard on alert to meet any eventuality in case water from the Idukki dam is released.

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Assam NRC final draft released updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Opposition ruckus over missing names

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal reiterated that the list published on Monday is only a draft, not the final NRC. "The updated process has come to this extent of NRC. It is a draft only. This is to be remembered," he said.

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Narendra Modi's 'industrialists' remark: Decoding PM's reference to Mahatma Gandhi-GD Birla and its implications

Modi's statement on importance of industry in nation building evoked many reactions, but it is his reference to Mahatma Gandhi that calls for a closer look.

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Delhi HC says 'emergency efforts' needed to clear obstructions from drains, appoints panel to look into issue

The court appointed a panel headed by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) chief executive officer to look into difficulties in drainage of storm water and sewage in the national capital

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Assam NRC final draft released: Sarbananda Sonowal celebrates 'historic day'; Opposition slams govt over 40L missing from list

The much-anticipated second and final draft of the NRC, published in Assam on Monday with 2.9 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants in Guwahati, Assam, left the BJP-led government and Opposition divided over the issue.

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Karunanidhi health updates: Congress says Rahul Gandhi tracking situation, to decide on visiting DMK chief soon

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia are being updated on Karunanidhi's health. A decision on Rahul's visit to Kauvery Hospital will be made soon.

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BJP MP seeks extension of 'Lal Dora' areas in Delhi villages, accuses govt of ignoring farmers' hunger strike

During Zero Hour, BJP leader Parvesh Verma raised the issue of extension of Lal Dora areas in villages of Delhi and said people of Delhi villages still have to struggle for extension

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Rethinking pornography: Cyber Sexy author Richa Kaul Padte makes the case for decriminalising porn in India

Author Richa Kaul Padte talks about her book Cyber Sexy: Rethinking Pornography and makes a case for decriminalising porn in India.

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Narendra Modi's reassurance to corporates will pave the way for development in Uttar Pradesh, says Assocham

Assocham's president also urged the UP Chief Minister to monitor the implementation of investment projects to create employment opportunities for the state.

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CAT 2018 notification released: Application process begins on 8 August; here's all you need to know about schedule, exam pattern

The application process for CAT 2018 is scheduled to begin on 8 August and will continue till 19 September; the national level exam will be held on 25 November, 2018, in two slots

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RPSC releases admit cards for RAS preliminary exams on official website; download at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

Rajasthan Public Service Commission has issued the admit cards for RAS Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2018 today. Check them on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

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Assam NRC final draft released LIVE updates: 90% of Kokrajhar residents cleared; Sonowal to address media amid Opposition criticism

?Ninety percent of the citizens in Kokrajhar district have been mentioned in the NRC final draft list released on Monday. The district had received a total of 2,03,906 application forms through its total 97 NSKs.

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Assam NRC final draft released: Centre deliberately trying to target Bengalis and Biharis, says Mamata Banerjee

Addressing the media after the Assam NRC final draft was released on Monday, Mamata Banerjee claimed that Bengalis living in Assam were being targeted

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Rajya Sabha adjourns for second time as Opposition parties create uproar over Assam NCR draft; House to reconvene shortly

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu was forced to adjourn the Rajya Sabha as Opposition parties created a ruckus over the draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens.

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Karunanidhi health updates: Stalin leaves Kauvery Hospital as actors, politicians make beeline to visit ailing DMK chief

Actor Sarathkumar who visited Kauvery Hospital on Monday told the media that the DMK chief was doing good and would return home soon, Thanthi TV reported. MK Stalin has left the Kauvery Hospital while famous south Indian actors Sivakumar and Surya visited ailing DMK chief Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai

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Assam NRC final draft released: Project my brainchild, says ex-CM Tarun Gogoi; slams Sonowal govt for 'casual' approach

The NRC process in Assam began about 5 years ago under the Congress government in Assam with the then chief minister Tarun Gogoi at the helm of affairs.

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Teenage love story turns into inter-caste violence in Thiruvennainallur; boy's family attacked after couple goes missing

The love story of two teenagers in Thiruvennainallur town of Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu has resulted in inter-caste violence with the boy's family coming under attack on Sunday

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Centre directs NIA to collect DNA samples of parents of missing childrento ensure faster recovery

With numbers of missing children rising, Centre has decided to make some changes at the policy level and collect DNA of parents to aid in tracing the kids.

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IIM releases official notification for CAT 2018 at iimcat.ac.in; registrations to begin from 8 August

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has released the official notification for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 on its official website, iimcat.ac.in.

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Yamuna river crosses danger mark: 27 trains cancelled, seven diverted as New Delhi, Haryana prepare for flood-like situation

Twenty-seven passengers trains have been cancelled and seven trains diverted due to the closure of the Old Yamuna Bridge in Delhi on Sunday evening with water in the Yamuna river crossing the danger level

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Born Assamese, always Indian, dumped by NRC: What it takes for ordinary citizens to prove their nationality

The summer of 2015 was when the whole of Assam devoted days and nights in a quest for elusive "legacy data", to have their names enrolled in NRC.

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US to launch new initiatives in digital economy, energy and infrastructure to expand engagement in Indo-Pacific region

US on Monday said it will be announcing several new initiatives in the areas of digital economy, energy and infrastructure for the Indo-Pacific region.

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Sikkim struggling to create Indian identity, claims author Amalesh Kundu, says state is nerve centre for 8 states, 4 countries

A book on Sikkim's geopolitical significance and its struggle to establish an Indian identity has been launched by journalist Amalesh Kundu in Delhi

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Super-Telephoto Challenges

Super-telephotos—Those 500mm or 600mm ƒ/4 bazookas, the 800mm primes that are super, super-tele or the latest superzooms that go from 150-600mm are coveted and loved by wildlife and sports photographers. Their ability to bring what’s far away much closer or make a small subject fill the frame is unattainable unless one of these monsters is used. As with anything that works miracles, there are factors that need to be addressed to get the most out of them. If you already have a super-telephoto and haven’t used it for a while or if you just bought one and want to get the most from it, below are ways I’ve learned to use a super-tele to attain the best possible images.

Before getting into the ways to conquer super-tele nuances, I want to share the virtues of what these lenses can do to bring your photography to the next level. The most obvious benefit is their capability to bring far away subjects closer and to make small subjects bigger in the frame. What’s not so well known is they compress distant objects, which makes them appear closer. Receding mountain layers can be stacked to have them seem nearer than they are—it’s known as compression. Another bonus is they provide very narrow depth of field. As a result, backgrounds can be more easily thrown out of focus. This allows a subject to stand out from the background. They also have a very narrow angle of view. This can help your compositions by eliminating distractions that would otherwise appear on the edges of the frame if a shorter lens was used.

Magnify the Subject = Magnify the Mistakes: Hand in hand with subject magnification comes magnification of poor handling technique. With a wide-angle lens, a tiny bit of camera movement can be tolerated. If that same amount of movement is created when you use a 200mm lens, the image will be soft. Now step up to a 500, 600 or 800 and it’s MUCH more pronounced. It’s essential the camera/lens combination is mounted to a solid tripod and head. For my 600mm, I have a dedicated sturdy carbon-fiber tripod. Attached to it is a gimbal head. Before I press the shutter, I tighten all knobs that control movement, and I don’t “jab” it. A soft gentle push is recommended. To make sure your tripod/head combination is adequate, mount the lens to the gimbal and tap the leg of the tripod with your index finger while looking through the viewfinder. If you see lots of movement, it’s time to upgrade the rig. A rule of thumb is to use a shutter speed that is 1 over the reciprocal of the lens’ focal length. For instance, if you have a 500mm, try to use a shutter no lower than 1/500. This rule is primarily in place for handholding, but I like to stick with it when I break out the big lens. I have used shutter speeds as low as 1/60, but I make sure everything is totally locked down and I also use a cable release or initiate the self-timer on the camera. If you have to resort to slower shutter speeds, be extremely aware of an animal’s movement. Any motion whatsoever when a slow shutter is used translates to a soft subject due to its movement.

Close Focus Limitations: Long lenses aren't known for their close focus capability. As a matter of fact, they don’t focus close. To overcome this deficiency, I bring extension tubes into the field. The increased distance they create between the rear element and the camera body allows it to focus closer. The drawback is the lens loses its capability to focus to infinity, so if a gorgeous animal pops up on the horizon, the tube must be removed in order to make the image. Try to reserve the incorporation of an extension tube for times when you know the only subjects you photograph will be closer than the default close focus distance. There is also a loss of light associated with an extension tube, so be aware of the magnitude of ambient light.

Acquiring the Subject: Given the narrow angle of view, especially of a 600 or 800, if a small subject is close and it’s moving, it’s often difficult to find it in the viewfinder. A great trick I use is analogous to the sighting mechanism of a rifle. I place the lockdown screw on my lens hood in line with the hot-shoe on the camera. When I look just above the hot-shoe, I see the screw for the hood. If it’s not perfectly in line, I loosen the screw and “resight” the setup. When it comes time to find a subject, line up the hot-shoe with the lens hood screw and you’ll much more easily acquire it.

Add More Telephoto Capability: Here’s an all too commonly found scenario: You purchased a 500mm and wished you got the 600. You bought a 600 and you now kick yourself because you could have had the 800. You acquired an 800 and now wish the manufacturers would come out with a 1200—you get the idea! Regardless of the focal length you purchased, you develop lens envy for a more powerful tele. The teleconverter to the rescue. The most common is a 1.4. It magnifies the effective focal length by 1.4 times so a 600mm becomes an 840mm. One full stop of light is lost, but the quality of the lens is so good, the sharpness factor isn't impacted. Therefore, it’s a great trade-off. If you do incorporate the use of a teleconverter, it’s essential you adhere to careful camera handling techniques to ensure you get as sharp an image as possible.

Image Stabilization: Should you leave VR or IS on or turn it off when the camera is mounted to a tripod? The answer to this question can be found in your user’s manual for the lens. Some have a tripod VR or IS switch and some don’t. Many manufacturers recommend turning it off if the lens is on a tripod and locked down. If the gimbal is set up to move vertically and horizontally, reference your manual for the recommended setting. Gyros try to initiate stabilization, and if no stabilization is necessary, the mechanism gets confused. The rear moving element doesn’t know what to do, which may result in a soft image.

Counter the Movement: To help offset camera movement as a result of pressing the shutter, long lens photographers stabilize the lens by supporting the underside of the lens hood with their left hand as they simultaneously press the shutter. Every press of the shutter produces movement at the far end of the lens. The left arm support counters this movement and results in a higher keeper rate. It’s also essential you don’t jab the shutter when it’s pressed. It’s easy to be a jabber because you get caught up in the moment and jab the shutter as the action unfolds. If I just described you, adopt the above technique.

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Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad Yadav, wife, son as accused in IRCTC case, to appear on 31 August

Special Judge Arvind Kumar directed Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav to appear before the court on 31 August in a case related to alleged irregularities in granting operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.

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Final draft of Assam NRC released: 2.9 crore applicants cleared, 40.7 lakh names still missing

2.9 crore names out of the total 3.29 crore applicants of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are in Assam, according to the Registrar General of India.

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ICAI CA intermediate exams 2018 results announced, check results at caresults.icai.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the results for the CA intermediate exams held in May 2018. Candidates can check their results on caresults.icai.org.

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Karunanidhi health updates: Palaniswami, Panneerselvam meet DMK chief in ICU at Kauvery Hospital, say he's recovering

Isha Yoga founder and spiritual guru Jaggi vasudev and MDMK general secretary Vaiko Kaveri also visited DMK chief Karunanidhi at the Kauvery Hospital on Monday, News18 Tamil reported. E Palaniswami met Karunanidhi in the ICU. The Tamil Nadu chief minister said that the DMK chief is doing fine and a team of expert doctors team is monitoring him, according to reports.

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Assam NRC final draft released today: Priority to identify foreigners, no one will go to detention camps, says Sarbananda Sonowal

The final draft of the National Register of Citizens will be released in Assam on Monday at around noon, reports have claimed, and amid fears of 'deportation' reports, chief minister Sarbnanda Sonowal said that there should not be any insecurity or fear among people because "the entire NRC is being carried out in an impartial, transparent and meticulous manner, and would continue to remain the same".

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Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis announces partial withdrawal of cases filed against youth protesters

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that there will be partial withdrawal of the cases filed against the Maratha quota youth protesters

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Final NRC draft released today: Citizenship test in Assam rattles Muslim survivors of 1983 Nellie massacre; 'govt is trying to finish us off'

National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has put the Muslim survivors of 1983 Nellie massacre on edge.

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Bidar lynching: He looked like terrorist, says villager, days after WhatsApp rumour leads to death of 1 in rural Karnataka

Messages circulating in a local WhatsApp group, late in the day Mohammed Azam was killed in Bidar, Karnataka, simply said: "Child kidnappers found in Murki." Videos and photos of Azam and his four friends, taken just before, were attached.

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Not afraid of being seen with industrialists in public, says Narendra Modi as Opposition slams PM for lending legitimacy to 'crony capitalists'

For the first time in a public address, Prim Minister Narendra Modi hit back at critics, especially the Opposition, who questioned his perceived friendly relations with corporates. Modi on Sunday said that unlike "some people" he was "not afraid of" publicly standing beside industrialists and business magnates because his intentions were "noble".

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Yamuna river crosses danger mark: 27 trains cancelled, seven diverted as New Delhi, Haryana prepares for flood-like situation

Twenty-seven passengers trains have been cancelled and seven trains diverted due to the closure of the Old Yamuna Bridge in Delhi on Sunday evening with water in the Yamuna river crossing the danger level

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Final draft of Assam NRC to be released today: 1.5 cr people await citizenship status amid heavy security and political assurances

The release of the second and final draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be released on Monday. Authorities are expected to release it at a press event in NRC Guwahati office at 10 am.

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Final draft of NRC to be released today at noon: Centre sends 220 paramilitary, CRPF personnel to maintain security in Assam

The stage is set for the release of the second and final draft of Assam's NThe stage is set for the release of the second and final draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) amid tight security on Monday. The draft will be published at noon at all the NRC Sewa Kendras (NSK) across the state and applicants can check their names in the list which will include the applicant's name, address and photographs, NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela said.ational Register of Citizens (NRC) amid tight security on Monday.

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M Karunanidhi health update: M K Stalin appeals for calm as DMK supporters throng Kauvery Hospital; heavy police cover in Chennai's Mylapore

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M Karunanidhi's health: Stalin says doctors trying their best, asks people at hospital to leave

M Karunanidhi continued to wage a grim battle for life on Sunday night, with the five-time chief minister facing a "transient set back" while undergoing treatment

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M Karunanidhi health updates: DMK chief responding to treatment, says A Raja, asks people not to believe rumours

DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi's vital signs are 'normalising' but his condition is being closely observed, Kauvery Hospital in Chennai stated in a short press release

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Jammu and Kashmir CRPF constable shot dead by terrorists at his Pulwama home; hunt on to nab assailants

A CRPF jawan was shot dead by terrorists at his home in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, police said.

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NGT to hear Vedanta's plea challenging shutting down of Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin tomorrow

The NGT is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea by Vedanta, which has challenged the Tamil Nadu government's order to permanently shut down its Sterlite copper plant.

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25 injured after portion of stadium in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar caves in; Vasundhara Raje orders inquiry

At least 25 people were injured after the roof of a stadium in Sri Ganganagar district in Rajasthan caved in on Sunday, media reports said.

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Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis agrees to partial withdrawal of cases against youth for vandalism during protests

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday assured partial withdrawal of police cases filed against the Maratha youths for vandalising properties during recent protests for the quota demand.

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Monsoon in India: Country-wide deficiency stands at 5 percent; east India to get more rainfall this week

The rainfall deficiency over east and North east India has come down in last one week, according to IMD data.

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Two News18 journalists attacked in Punjab's Jalalabad for reporting on illegal mining mafia, says report

Two News18 journalists were attacked in Punjab's Jalalabad while attempting to report on the illegal mining mafia, News18 reported.

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Fish swim in Patna govt hospital's ICU after downpour; staff switch off machines for fear of electrocution

Heavy rains in Patna led to a government hospital being flooded and fish being seen swimming inside its Intensive Care Unit (ICU), according to several media reports.

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Eight men in Haryana's Mewat booked for raping, torturing pregnant goat; accused persons absconding

Eight men in Haryana's Mewat have been booked for sodomising and torturing a pregnant goat. The men are absconding at present but, searches are underway

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Yamuna crosses danger mark: Over 1,000 evacuated from low-lying areas of Delhi after water discharge from Haryana

Over 1,000 families have been evacuated from the low-lying areas near the Yamuna till Sunday morning as the river continued flowing above the danger mark in Delhi.

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Muslim woman reunites with Hindu husband after four weeks; Delhi HC slams police for forcibly separating them

The Delhi High Court has slammed Delhi Police for forcibly separating an interfaith couple despite knowing well that the Muslim woman is above 21 years and had married the Hindu man of her own free will

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#TalkToAMuslim: How a trending Twitter campaign presented a counter-narrative in divisive times

#TalkToAMuslim, to those who started the movement, was a way to drive home the urgency (and necessity) of bridging the drastically widening gap between Muslims and those from other religions

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On Mann ki Baat, Narendra Modi urges people to use eco-friendly material for Ganesh Utsav

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, Modi referred to abundant rainfall in some areas and a lack of it in other regions and said rains play hide and seek through partiality laced likes and dislikes

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Picnic turns tragic: Five-year-old among six killed as SUV rams into bus shelter in Telangana's Nalgonda district

Road mishap in Telangana's Nalgonda district kills six members of a family

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Yamuna overflow: Haryana CM calls emergency meet to review situation in villages after Hathnikund barrage releases into river

The Yamuna river continued to flow above the danger mark even after the release of over 600,000 cusecs of water that inundated at least 10 villages

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Yamuna overflow: Manish Sisodia urges people living near river belt to move to safer places as flood threat looms

Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia visited the Yamuna belt and urged the people to evacuate the area before floods hit

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CBI takes over investigation into Muzaffarpur rape case, books officers and employees of shelter home

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the alleged abuse of minor girls at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, an official said on Sunday.

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Seven-year-old minor raped, murdered in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district; Sachin Pilot accuses state govt of negligence

According to police, the girl raped and murdered in Rajasthan's Jhalawar went missing on Friday when we was playing outdoor. Her parents approached the police Saturday morning and registered a complaint when she did not return home.

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ICAI CA intermediate exams 2018 results to be announced today, check results at caresults.icai.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will announce the results for the CA intermediate exams 2018 today (29 July) by 6 pm, according to a notice released by ICAI.

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Petrol bomb hurled outside TTV Dhinakaran's residence in Chennai; expelled party member likely behind attack

A country-made petrol bomb was hurled outside AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran's house in Chennai on Sunday

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Delhi air quality improved due to meteorological factors, not by addressing 'source of pollution', says Greenpeace

Greenpeace India said instead of being euphoric about few improved air quality in Delhi, the Environment Ministry along with Central Pollution Control Board should prioritise to immediately enforce the National Clean Air Programme by setting up time-bound emission targets

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Chhattisgarh Police retrieves hi-tech weapons from Maoists in Bastar; cops suspect smuggling through North East

Chattisgarh Police has recovered hi-tech weapons from the Maoists in Bastar. They suspect that the naxals have been smuggling weaponry through the North East

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NRC draft to be released on Monday amid tight security; list to include all citizens living in Assam before 1971

The stage is set for the release of the second and final draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) amid tight security on Monday.

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Bombay High Court directs Maharashta govt to ensure private doctors assist in civil hospitals for better treatment for poor people

Bombay High Court has directed the Magarashtra government to appoint private doctors in civil hospitals to ensure good medical facilities reach the poor as well

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NRC in Assam: Citizenship test rattles Muslim survivors of 1983 Nellie massacre; 'govt is trying to finish us off', they say

National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has put the Muslim survivors of 1983 Nellie massacre on edge.

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Imran Khan's election to PM won't change relations; visa restrictions will keep India-Pakistan division alive

The 1971-72 war permanently closed the India-Pakistan border and ended the free exchange, and I think that moment has been carried forward to today

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BRICS Summit: New Delhi, Beijing agree to maintain 'momentum' in ties; Chinese defence minister to visit India in August

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping agree to maintain the "momentum" in their ties during BRICS summit. The Chinese defence minister will visit India in August

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Congress calls for SC-monitored CBI probe into Muzaffarpur rapes; demands FIR against 14 shelter homes named in TISS report

Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil claimed that action had been taken only against one home shelter in Muzaffarpur, while the outrageous crime committed in remaining 14 have been conveniently ignored

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TRAI chairman RS Sharma posts Aadhaar number on Twitter, challenges users to show how it can be misused

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India chairman RS Sharma posted his Aadhaar number on Twitter and challenged the users to prove how it can be misused

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Pakistan Election 2018: India hopes new Islamabad govt will 'work constructively' to end militancy in South Asia

Indian foreign ministry said that India hopes that the new Pakistan government will "work constructively" and end militancy in South Asia

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Centre has given nod to four-lane highway along India-Bhutan border, says Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said the Centre has agreed in principle to construct a four-lane highway along the India-Bhutan border.

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Arvind Kejriwal holds emergency meeting with Delhi govt officials after Yamuna crosses danger mark

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal held an emergency meeting on Saturday with top officials of his government.

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Uttar Pradesh: Three arrested for waving black flags in front of Amit Shah's convoy in Allahabad

The protesters who waved the black flags at Amit Shah's convoy in Uttar Pradesh claimed to be members of the Samajwadi Party's student wing.

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Tehseen Poonawalla appears before official panel mulling over anti-lynching law, suggests life term for guilty

Poonawalla, who is pressing for an anti-lynching bill or Masuka (Manav Suraksha Kanoon), told PTI that he had a fruitful meeting with the panel headed by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba

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Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis says special session of Maharashtra Assembly will be convened to discuss issue

A special session of the Maharashtra legislature would be convened to pass 'a law or a resolution' regarding reservation for the Marathas, Devendra Fadnavis said.

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PDP MP Muzaffar Baig's warning against mob lynchings: 'Killings in the name of cow will cause another partition'

Senior PDP leader and Lok Sabha member from Baramulla Muzaffar Hussain Baig on Saturday warned of another partition of India if lynching of Muslims over cow-smuggling allegations were not stopped forthwith.

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Bhima-Koregaon violence: Committee report saying attack was planned raises questions on arrest of five activists

On 8 June 2018, the Pune police recovered a letter that spoke of a "Rajiv Gandhi type incident" from one of the activists arrested for their alleged "Maoist links".

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Monsoon in India: 537 killed in rain-related incidents in six states this season, says MHA data; highest toll in Maharashtra

During the monsoon in Assam, 10.17 lakh people have borne the brunt of heavy rainfall and floods, of which 2.17 lakh are living in relief camps.

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Kerala sex-for-silence case: Church body to protest NCW recommendation to ban confessions; Union minister rejects stand

In light of the Kerala sex-for-silence scandal, the National Commission for Women recommended banning confessions in churches over fears they could lead to women being blackmailed.

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Raigad bus accident: Lone survivor of Maharashtra mishap says six had opted out last minute from ill-fated picnic trip

At least 33 people are feared dead and several injured after a bus fell into a 500-feet deep gorge near Mahabaleshwar in Raigad district, Maharashtra on Saturday, reports said.

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Another building collapse in Uttar Pradesh: Six of family killed in Saharanpur as incessant rainfall damages structure

Six members of a family, including a baby, were killed and a boy was injured after a building collapsed due to incessant rains in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

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St Stephen's withdraws invitation to Mamata Banerjee for college event; source says principal denied permission

Mamata Banerjee's will be in Delhi for three days from 31 July. She is expected to personally invite Opposition leaders to a "federal front" rally in Kolkata in January.

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International Tiger Day: Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the big cat

India remains the nation with largest tiger population. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about tigers.

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MEA hopes new Pakistan govt helps build 'terror-free South Asia', says India desires peace with neighbours

After his PTI won the Pakistan elections, Imran Khan had said he government would try to resolve all disputes with India, including the "core issue" of Kashmir.

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Uncontrollable wildfires in California destroy 500 structures, leaves 37,000 homeless; two firemen killed

Thousands of people scrambled to escape amid flying embers before walls of flames descended onto their neighborhoods in Redding, California

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Four CRPF troops injured in grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama; search on to track down militants

The four CRPF personnel injured in the Pulwama grenade attack sustained splinter injuries from the blast.

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Narendra Modi in Lucknow: PM reviews progress under urban development schemes, promises 1 crore homes by 2022

Modi was in Lucknow to mark the third anniversary of three key government initiatives: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation of Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and the Smart Cities Mission.

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Uttar Pradesh: Floods, building collapses caused by rain kill 49 in three days; authorities order damaged structures to be vacated

Some died after they were buried by collapsing buildings in Uttar Pradesh. Others were killed in traffic accidents caused by the rain, drowned, or electrocuted.

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Maharashtra govt will not show laxity on Maratha reservation issue, says Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai

"There will be no delay on the part of the state government on the issue of reservations to the Maratha community," Devendra Fadnavis said.

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Hanan Hamid trolled: Romanticising poverty merely devalues the fundamental right of a person to earn

She sold fish at the market after college hours to help pay for her fees. Her name is Hanan Hamid. She is 21. Why is this even a news story?

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Schedule for AIIMS MBBS 2019 entrance test released; exams to be conducted on 25 and 26 May 2019

The exam schedule for admission to the AIIMS MBBS 2019 programme at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has been released.

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Varanasi flyover collapse: Seven engineers, one contractor arrested after scientists help find 'technical proof' against them

Eight people including seven engineers and a contractor have been arrested in connection with the Varanasi flyover collapse incident in May, which left 15 people dead, Uttar Pradesh DGP OP Singh said on Saturday.

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ICAI CA intermediate exams 2018 results to be announced on 29 July, check results at caresults.icai.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will announce the results for CA intermediate exams 2018 29 July by 6 pm, according to a notice released by ICAI.

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Pakistan Election: Imran Khan should start tenure on a friendly note with India by releasing Kulbhushan Jadhav

As Imran tests the waters with India and catapults the Kashmir issue to the forefront, it's necessary for New Delhi to call the new Pakistan government on the fresh start he is promising.

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Delhi government sounds alert after water level in Yamuna crosses danger mark, expected to rise further

The water level of the Yamuna river has crossed the danger mark and is expected to rise further, prompting Delhi authorities to issue an advisory to officers concerned.

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Maharashtra bus accident: At least 33 dead after vehicle falls down 500-ft deep gorge in Raigad; NDRF sent to the spot

At least 33 people are feared dead and several injured after a bus fell into a 500-feet deep gorge near Mahabaleshwar in Raigad district, Maharashtra on Saturday, reports said.

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UP railway officials taken by surprise as goods train wagon from Tamil Nadu arrives four years late with fertiliser worth Rs 14 lakh

A goods train wagon carrying 1,316 bags of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer was booked on 10 November, 2014. When it reached Basti railway station in Uttar Pradesh from Vishakhapatnam on Wednesday around 3.30 pm, even the rail officials and staff were taken by surprise.

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Delhi Police arrests man for shooting woman dead; accused was trying to prove his weapon was real

Delhi Police has arrested a man for opening fire on a woman and killing her to prove that his weapon was real

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Delhi Police rescues 16 Nepali women from being trafficked to the Middle East; one person arrested

The Delhi Police has arrested a 32-year-old man in Munirka village for trafficking 16 Nepali women to Uttar Pradesh

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Amit Shah in Mumbai: BJP chief to interact with party workers on day-long trip, attend screening of film on Narendra Modi's life

BJP president Amit Shah arrived in Mumbai on Saturday on a day-long visit during which he will interact with party workers and also attend a special screening of a film based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's early life.

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NRC in Assam: State building common database of citizens, foreigners, doubtful voters to expedite claim resolution

NRC Secretariat is creating a common database that could be accessed by all departments in order to streamline the process of identifying illegal migrants in Assam

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Couple among three arrested in Palghar for murder; escape plan goes awry after police suspect foul play

Three people, including a woman and her paramour, were arrested for allegedly killing her husband in Virar in neighbouring Palghar district, and trying to dispose of his body, police said on Saturday.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Militants abduct another policeman, Mudasir Ahmad Lone, from his home in Pulwama

Militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama have abducted a policeman from his home a week after a policeman was killed in Kulgam

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M Karunanidhi's blood pressure stabilises but DMK chief to stay in ICU, says daughter Kanimozhi

DMK president M Karunanidhi, who is being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai early on Saturday, the party said.

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Security forces lay siege to Srinagar's Lal Chowk, launch cordon and search operations to crack down on hidden militants

On Friday, hundreds of people launched the cordon and search operations (CASO), known as "crackdown" in local parlance, at Lal Chowk in Srinagar

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BJP leader Shaktipada Sardar hacked to death in West Bengal's Pargana, saffron party accuses TMC 'goons' of murder

A BJP leader from West Bengal's 24 Parganas district was hacked to death. The saffron party blamed TMC goons for the murder but, TMC denied all allegations

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NRC in Assam: State govt assures it won't curtail rights, privileges of those not mentioned in first draft

"A draft is a draft. Nobody's rights and privileges will be taken away on the basis of the draft NRC. No one will be sent to any detention camp," Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said,

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30 persons killed as heavy rains lash Uttar Pradesh; rescue operations underway to aid people stuck in flooded areas

Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh have claimed 30 lives and injured 12 others. Rescue operations and relief work is underway

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Three alleged Naxal supporters arrested in Chhattisgarh for putting up posters in support of 'Martyrs' Week'

Three alleged Naxal supporters were on Friday arrested when they were putting up posters in support of the proscribed outfit's 'Martyrs' Week' in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, police said.

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World Hepatitis Day: Nearly 1.76 cr Indians infected with deadly virus; building awareness can help reduce risk

Contrary to what most people believe, it's just drug addicts who are at risk of hepatitis B, even routine procedures such as diagnostic blood tests, injections in hospitals, or a visit to a tattoo or acupuncture parlour and a barber can expose you to the hepatitis B virus

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Maratha quota protests: BJP's Nitin Gadkari rules out dismissal of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister

Union minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Friday ruled out any change of guard in Maharashtra amid the Maratha community's ongoing agitation for reservation.

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Chirag Paswan calls Lok Janshakti Party's alliance with BJP 'issue-based', seeks stringent SC/ST Atrocities Act

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP on Friday turned up the heat on the Modi government, saying its support to the BJP is issue-based as it sought a law to restore the stringent measures of an Act on atrocities against Dalits and removal of NGT Chairman AK Goel by 9 August.

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China resumes activities in Doka La but no steps taken by India, Bhutan to dissuade it, says top US official in Congressional meet

Alice G Wells, a top US official said in a US Congressional meeting that China has been resuming military activities in Doka La but, India and Bhutan are doing nothing to prevent it

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Narendra Modi's two-day Lucknow visit begins today: PM to focus on urban housing, infrastructure

On the second day, Narendra Modi will launch the ground-breaking ceremony of projects in Uttar Pradesh worth Rs 60,000 crore that was pledged by investors during the UP Investors Summit 2018 in February in Lucknow

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Kerala sex-for-silence scandal: NCW's recommendation to abolish confession in church stirs row in Kerala

National Commission for Women's recommendation for abolition of the practice of confession in Christian church in the country has stirred a hornet's nest in Kerala, where Christians constitute about 18 percent of the state's 33.1-million population.

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M Karunanidhi admitted to ICU after drop in blood pressure; security tightened outside DMK chief's residence in Chennai

DMK president M Karunanidhi, who is being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai early on Saturday, the party said.

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Maratha quota agitation: Toll rises to three after protester succumbs to injuries; violence continues in parts of Maharashtra

Doctors at the JJ Hospital said Rohan Todkar (25), who sustained multiple injuries to his head, hands and legs, died on Friday after being shifted to the state-run hospital at Byculla on Thursday.

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Delhi starvation deaths: Magisterial probe raises doubt over father's conduct, indicates girls were given unknown medicine

A preliminary magisterial probe report sought "deeper investigation" into the conduct of the father of three girls, who allegedly died due to starvation in east Delhi, and said he had given them some "unknown medicine".

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Uttar Pradesh: Five-storey building collapses in Ghaziabad's Khoda area; several trapped

Ghaziabad Police said that police force and an NDRF team have been sent to the spot for relief and rescue work. Further details are awaited

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Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind, Rahul Gandhi wish speedy recovery to ailing M Karunanidhi

Karunanidhi has been not keeping well since October 2016, and some days ago he had undergone a procedure to change his tracheostomy tube.

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Congress calls Rafale deal biggest example of 'crony capitalism', says art of deceiving India is Modi govt's mantra

Congress leader Randeep S Surjewala told reporters that shocking revelations have brought out lies of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman about the award of Rs 30,000 crore 'defence offset contract' to Reliance Defence as part of this deal.

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Overt amplification of mob-lynching cases is bid by Opposition to revert to Muslim-appeasement politics

While discussing the lynching petition in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra asked senior lawyer Indira Jaisingh not to link lynching to any religion or caste because just about anybody can be a victim of mob justice.

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Studies suggest well-being and social security of women is key to improving child health figures

Poor nutrition, which directly causes malnutrition, has many underlying causes-poverty, of course, but also lack of education, poor sanitation, low quality of health services and ineffective nutrition programmes.

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Jammu and Kashmir Police detains hundreds on 'apprehensions' of cow slaughter as incidents of mob violence witness rise

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has detained hundreds of people in the past one year on the 'apprehension' that they may have carried out cow slaughter.

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24 persons killed in mob attacks in 2018; analysis shows incidents rose 4.5-fold since 2017

So far this year, 24 persons have been killed in such mob attacks, an IndiaSpend analysis of news reports from across India shows.

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Commonwealth Games javelin throw gold medalist Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final in Zurich

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Diamond League final to be held in Zurich, after sealing his place with positive performances in Doha and Eugene.

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Imran Khan as Pakistan PM: India need not take PTI chief's insincere 'peace overtures' seriously

Imran was being duplicitous and insincere while trying to appear as earnest. His 'speech' on foreign policy was bereft of any policy directions, strategic heft or substance, leave alone granular details of his priorities beyond some boilerplate lines on 'peace' and 'development'.

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Veteran Kerela politician Cherkalam Abdullah dies at 76: Pinarayi Vijayan says leader pioneered development projects

Senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader and former Kerala minister, Cherkalam Abdullah, passed away after a prolonged illness.

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Ganga water 'injurious to health': NGT says just like cigarette packets, river should put up warning signs

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said the water of the Ganga, between Haridwar and Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, was unfit for drinking and bathing, and expressed anguish over the situation.

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Ramgarh lynching: Out on bail, convict Sikandar Ram dies of electrocution in Jharkhand; body sent for post-mortem

The incident happened at Bazaar Tand locality, under the jurisdiction of Ramgarh town police station, when Sikandar Ram was walking towards a market, the police said.

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Rethinking pornography: Cyber Sexy author Richa Kaul Padte makes the case for decriminalising porn in India

Author Richa Kaul Padte talks about her book Cyber Sexy: Rethinking Pornography and makes a case for decriminalising porn in India.

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Hubble Takes Portrait of Opulent Ring World

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Narendra Modi likely to meet M Karunanidhi to inquire about his health, says report; DMK chief being treated for infection

Narendra Modi had called up Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi to enquire about the DMK supremo's health on Friday.

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Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping vow to maintain 'momentum' on sidelines of BRICS; Chinese defence minister to visit to India in August

At Wuhan, Modi and Xi had decided to issue "strategic guidance" to their militaries to strengthen communications to build trust and understanding, a move aimed at avoiding a Doka La-like situation in the future.

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Kerala sex-for-silence case: NCW recommends abolition of practice of confession; Kerala bishops call proposal ridiculous

The National Commission of Women (NCW) has recommended abolishing the practice of "confessions" in churches as it can lead to the blackmailing of women, garnering backlash from the Christian community in Kerala

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Delhi starvation deaths: P Chidambaram accuses Centre of 'cruelly neglecting' MGNREGA, Food Security Act

P Chidambaram spoke about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a social security employment generation legislation which guarantees employment to the poor.

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36 cows found dead in Delhi's Dwarka: Police suspect disease outbreak; doctors assess situation

Thirty-six cows were found dead at a cowshed in the Chhawla area in Dwarka, the Delhi Police said on Friday.

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Delhi Police files chargesheet against two Kashmiris arrested for hacking Indian websites

Delhi Police Special Cell filed a charge sheet in the case of the two Kashmiris who were arrested for allegedly hacking 500 Indian websites and posting "pro-Pakistan" slogans.

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Imran Khan as new Pakistan PM: Most Kashmiris hail rejection of extremists, hope new leader mends ties with India

Most Kashmiris Firstpost spoke to are happy that the people of Pakistan have not elected extremists and religious fundamentalists.

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NRC in Assam: Ahead of final draft release, police hopes to prevent build-up of fear-psychosis, keeps close watch on social media

The police's main intention is to prevent build-up of any sort of fear psychosis in the society after publication of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) on 30 July

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Karunanidhi's health is improving fast, says MK Stalin; DMK patriarch expected to recover in two days

MK Stalin, DMK's working president said that his father and DMK president Karunanidhi's health was improving fast and that he will recover in two days

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60 adolescent girls from selected areas in Bhubaneswar participate in government programme on menstrual health, hygiene

At least 60 adolescent girls from selected slums took part in an orientation programme on reproductive health in Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD).

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Narendra Modi at BRICS Summit: PM highlights need for South-South cooperation, says India wants peace and development in Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg after his visits to Rwanda and Uganda.

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Watch: Nanotoxicologist Madhu Khatri talks about the early influences that shaped her research

Panjab University's Madhu Khatri emphasised the importance of support systems in order to balance work and life

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Maharashtra's NGO-run private hospitals told to add 'charity' in their names to help poor patients identify them

All NGO-run private hospitals in Maharashtra are asked to add "charity" to their names so as to help poor patients identify them and avail the facilities

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No point revising One Rank, One Pension scheme, Centre tells Supreme Court: Govt says move will be burden on exchequer

The Government of India on Friday told the Supreme Court that there will be no revisions as of now to the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme.

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Rethinking pornography: Cyber Sexy author Richa Kaul Padte makes the case for decriminalising porn in India

Author Richa Kaul Padte talks about her book Cyber Sexy: Rethinking Pornography and makes a case for decriminalising porn in India.

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Rahul Gandhi's willingness to hear women shows way for political parties, but change begins at home

In a country where politicians either deify women or dehumanise them Rahul Gandhi's attempt on Tuesday - even if it's strategically aimed at positioning himself among women opinion makers at some of India's top media houses - was well received

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Demonetisation caused little disruption to Maoist economy in Bastar, extortion major funding source

Forest produce and timber are another major sources of income for the Maoists in Bastar.

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India way behind in happiness ranking, says Pranab Mukherjee, calls for holistic approach to development

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said despite the country having high GDP growth and being among the top economic powers, it is "way behind" in the overall happiness ranking.

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Hepatitis care in India: Country's awareness and prevention strategy is working but still has a long way to go

Hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of liver failure and liver cancer. Every 12th person in the world is infected.

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China, Russia and Iran actively spying on US economy, claims report; efforts on to steal America's intellectual property

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Six men in Navi Mumbai sentenced to 5 years for abetting suicide and humiliating victim's family in 2009

Due to the constant harassment and humiliation by the accused, one of the daughters of the woman consumed poison and ended her life, following which the accused were booked and arrested.

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Torrential rains in Delhi cause waterlogging, traffic snarls, MeT warns of moderate to heavy showers throughout the day

Heavy rains in Delhi has led to waterlogging and the halting of traffic at various areas in the city. Meteorological department has predicted more rainfall for the day

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Narendra Modi enquires about ailing DMK president Karunanidhi's declining health, calls up Stalin, Kanimozhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about ailing DMK president M Karunanidhi (94) on Friday, as the latter's health worsened over the course of a day.

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Pakistan-based terror groups not named in BRICS declaration; LeT, JeM had been mentioned in statement last year

The BRICS Johannesburg Declaration did not have any reference to terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba or Jaish-e-Mohammad.

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Maratha quota agitation: Devendra Fadnavis calls for meeting with all party leaders in Mumbai to discuss reservation issue

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked called for a meeting with all political party leaders in Mumbai to discuss the Maratha quota issue

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Case filed after foetus found in AirAsia lavatory; woman says she wasn't aware of pregnancy, passport seized

When an alarm was raised by the cabin crew about the discovery on Thursday, a 19-year-old taekwondo player had admitted that she had lost the foetus. The woman was sent for medical examination, but she refused to undergo tests.

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Arvind Kejriwal questions Delhi Development Authority over poor living conditions at Kathputhli colony transit camp

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pulled up officials of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and a private builder over poor living conditions at a transit camp for dwellers of Kathputli Colony.

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West Bengal Assembly passes Lokayuta Amednment Bill but keeps CM out of its purview for public order matters

The West Bengal Assembly on Thursday passed the Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2018, keeping the chief minister out of its purview in matters relating to public order.

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Maratha quota stir: 25-yr-old protester injured in clashes in Kopar Khairane dies in Mumbai's JJ Hospital

A protester, who was injured in the violence during the Maratha quota stir in adjoining Navi Mumbai, has succumbed to his injuries at the government-run JJ Hospital in Mumbai.

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No new developments at Doka-la, status quo prevails, says VK Singh as govt denies reports of renewed activity

There have been no new developments at the site of the face-off with China in Doka-la and its vicinity, and status quo prevails in the area, Minister of State for External Affairs Ministry VK Singh said

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Maratha quota agitation: How the protests in Maharashtra, which were meant to be peaceful, took a violent turn

By the time the Maratha Kranti Morcha called off its Mumbai bandh on Wednesday afternoon, there had already been significant damage to life and property.

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Technical snag between Dadar and Parel stations delays Central Line trains by half an hour

A technical issue between Dadar and Parel stations on the Central Railway Line in Mumbai has delayed all slow trains going towards Kalyan by half an hour.

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Story of Kerala college student Hanan Hamid selling fish goes viral; Union Minister K Alphons defends her from trolls

Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam on Thursday came out in support of a 21-year-old college going fisher woman from Kerala who became the victim of cyber bulling.

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US, India working 'hand in glove' to strengthen diplomatic, military relations ahead of '2+2' dialogue, says Washington

State Department official said that US and India are working together to strengthen diplomatic and military ties ahead of the "two-plus-two" dialogue

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Narendra Modi meets Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, reaffirms friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, and said the friendship between the two countries is deep-rooted.

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Govt's ban on import, production and sale of life-saving drug oxytocin will negatively impact healthcare

Three months ago, the government created a monopoly of the drug oxytocin that prevents women from bleeding to death during labour.

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Maratha quota agitation: 5 MLAs cutting across party lines resign from Maharashtra Assembly in solidarity with protests

Five MLAs have resigned from the Maharashtra Assembly in solidarity with the Maratha quota protests. Two of them are from NCP, one is from BJP and one from Shiv Sena

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Rahul Gandhi meets women journalists: Scribes identifying themselves on the basis of gender turn back the clock

Why should women journalists claim exclusivity, and a separateness that goes against the very grain of journalism?

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New Jersey's Sikh attorney general Gurbir Grewal faces 'turban man' slur before radio show hosts are kicked off air

The hosts of a popular New Jersey radio show were off the air Thursday after calling the nation's first Sikh attorney general "turban man" - the latest slur against a career prosecutor who says he faces countless "small indignities and humiliations" no matter how far he rises or how important his position.

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China resumed activities in Doka La but India and Bhutan haven't sought to dissuade it, says top US official

"I would assess that India is vigorously defending its northern borders and this is a subject of concern to India," Alice G Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing while responding to a question on China's increased road building activities along the Indian border.

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A day after Maratha quota strike, Devendra Fadnavis arrives in Mumbai to hold meeting with BJP leaders, ministers

Earlier in the day at a meeting of BJP spokespersons in Bhayander in Thane district, Fadnavis said that his government was making "sincere" and "serious" efforts to grant reservations for the Maratha community in the state.

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Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted exemption from personal appearance by Delhi court

In his application, Shashi Tharoor said that he was unable to come to court since Parliament was in session

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Narendra Modi at BRICS: PM meets Xi Jinping in South Africa; India reiterates commitment to multilateralism and trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese president Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg's South Africa on Thursday,

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Alwar lynching: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Rakbar Khan's killing, issues notice to Rajasthan government

The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday sent a notice to the Rajasthan government over the death of a 28-year-old man in Alwar district

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Shiv Sena puts up 'Chalo Ayodhya, Chalo Varanasi' posters ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's Uttar Pradesh visit

Shiv Sena secretary Milind Narvekar, a close aide of Thackeray who put up the posters, said the proposed visit is "an important step in the country's politics"

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'Individual's privacy is supreme, should not be disturbed': CJI Dipak Misra delivers MC Setalvad memorial lecture

An individual's privacy is supreme and should not be disturbed, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said.

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HC criticises Haryana officials for 'moral policing' interfaith couples, asks them to change mindset

A Hindu woman and a Muslim man had sought directions from the court to the Gurugram district marriage officer to not send notices of the intended marriage to their parents.

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Imran Khan will surely up the ante on Kashmir issue, but post-election 'fractious' Pakistan will keep him busy

Imran Khan cannot push that Kashmir envelope beyond indicating intent because there will be a very fractious situation in Pakistan post-election and it is not easy to govern a country of three commands: the army, the ISI and the civil government.

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Nitish Kumar recommends CBI probe into Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse allegations to prevent 'rumour-mongering'

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday recommended a CBI probe into the alleged sexual exploitation of girls at a state-funded shelter home in Muzaffarpur.

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'What's happening in churches?': SC reacts to Kerala sex scandal, questions rise in abuse cases against priests

Cases of sexual exploitation against priests belonging to different churches of Kerala prompted the Supreme Court to react on the situation on Thursday.

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Man behind controversial matrimonial ad for 'young achievers' apologises after outrage; says intention was not to be discriminatory

On Wednesday, the Bengaluru edition of Hindu carried an advertisement were calling for registrations for Young Achievers' Matrimony Meet on 12 August.

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Jammu and Kashmir separatists say Imran Khan's ascent in Pakistan offers hope for renewed talks with India, peace in Valley

As the results pour in, both Kashmiri separatists and those who have been closely tracking the Pakistan election hope that a "stable government in Pakistan'' will help resume dialogue with India

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Maratha quota agitation: Internet services suspended in Navi Mumbai after protesters resort to arson

Internet services in the Navi Mumbai township have been suspended since early on Thursday due to the Maratha morcha, a police official said.

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Harinder Baweja on her book Kargil: The Inside Story, how unprepared India was for the war

Harinder Baweja talks about writing the book as a soldier's diary, and the 'cavalier attitude' shown by India's top brass during the Kargil War

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Lynching cases in India: Politicians' inaction and silence has turned peaceful symbol like the cow into cause of illogical brutality

The cold-blooded murder of Rakbar Khan, absurdly, has been made secondary by some political leaders to the clarion call of saving cows.

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Congress slams bullet train project, says Gujarat's development taking place with Maharashtra taxpayers' money

Congress leader Anant Gadgil said only four of total 12 stations on the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route fall in Maharashtra

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DCW seeks report from police, local administration on ' starvation' deaths of three girls in Delhi's Mandawali

Three sisters were found dead in east Delhi's Mandawali area with the initial postmortem report hinting that it was a case of starvation, prompting the city government to order a magisterial probe into the matter

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Kerala sex-for-silence scandal: Supreme Court asks state government to give status report on investigation

SC asked for a status report from the Kerala govt by 6 August, in the case of rape and molestation against four Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church priests.

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What does the plastic ban in UP really achieve, and who does it benefit?

On the ground, we find that people know the right answers, but are still asking for the right solutions.

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Nitish Kumar recommends CBI inquiry into Muzaffarpur shelter home case; Opposition demands probe to be monitored by HC

Opposition parties in the state, while demanding a CBI inquiry, had alleged that the state government was baulking at handing over the Muzaffarpur shelter home case to the central agency as it wanted to "shield" some of the key accused who were said to be close to the ruling dispensation.

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Thane court denies bail to Bangladeshi national staying in India illegally, says Aadhaar card not proof of citizenship

A Thane court has rejected the bail plea of a 42-year-old Bangladeshi national arrested for illegally staying in India and denied Aadhar being considered proof of citizenship.

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Assam NRC: Rajnath Singh says affected people can register claims, objections after final draft's release

The Home Ministry on Thursday had asked the Assam government not to take any action against those whose names do not figure in the list of the state's citizens.

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Alwar lynching victim Rakbar Khan leaves behind family of eight, children who ask where their next meal will come from

A pall of gloom descended on the two-room red brick house at Kolgaon village of Haryana's Mewat district, as news spread of Rakbar Khan's lynching by an angry mob in Rajasthan's Alwar

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President Ram Nath Kovind says no place for violence in Constitution, praises Centre's anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh

President Ram Nath Kovind said on Thursday that there is no place for violence in the Constitution, as he recalled sacrifices made by security forces involved in anti-naxal operations in Chhattisgarh.

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Bareilly's Shahi Imam arrested for issuing fatwa on triple talaq victim, charged with threatening woman's religious sentiments

Bareilly's Shahar Imam has been arrested along with two others for issuing a fatwa against a triple talaq victim

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Ghatkopar building collapse: Bombay High Court rejects bail pleas of Shiv Sena worker, contractor

The Bombay High Court rejected on Thursday the bail pleas of a Shiv Sena worker and a contractor arrested in connection with a building collapse incident here in which 17 people were killed in July last year.

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Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara; no casualties reported

An encounter broke out on Thursday between terrorists and security forces in Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said.

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West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to rename state as 'Bangla'; move aimed to climb alphabetical sequence of state names

The state will have to wait for the nod from the Home Ministry for a final approval on the resolution. Earlier, the Centre had rejected West Bengal's government's proposals of having three names

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J&K Police sends Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty to US for preserving data of Shujaat Bukhari's Facebook,Twitter accounts

Facebook and Twitter are based out of the US and so is the Google, which runs e-mail services. The preservation of data and subsequent transfer will give us more leads into the Shujaat Bukhari case, the officials said.

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Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR, lead to waterlogging and traffic snarls; road caves in at Ghaziabad

Heavy rains lashed Delhi and NCR contributing to waterlogging and traffic snarls at various places on Thursday.

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Fatwa against Nida Khan: Maulanas custodians of radical thought, paint false image of Islam, says triple talaq activist

Nida Khan was recently ostracised from Islam because of a fatwa issued by Shahar Imam Mufti Khurshid Alam of the Ala Hazrat Dargah.

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Mumbai railway worker dies after accident; rail union accuses commuter of kicking worker, cops deny allegation

Railway worker in Mumbai died in an accident while he was on duty. The rail union accused a commuter of kicking the deceased but, the railway police deny the accusations

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India's Pakistan optimists notwithstanding, Narendra Modi must not be taken in by Imran Khan's imminent overtures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should keep in mind that the last major gains in the India-Pakistan relationship were won through war, not dialogue.

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BJP MLA Surendra Singh says every Hindu should have at least five children because kids are 'prasad'

A child is a gift from god and every Hindu should have at least five, two for the man, two for the woman and one surplus, BJP MLA Surendra Singh has said.

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28-year-old woman dies of birth complications in Tamil Nadu's Tirupur after trying to deliver baby at home

A 28-year-old woman in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu died of birth complications after trying to deliver a baby at home

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Delhi rains updates: Road caves in at Ghaziabad as parts of NCR witness heavy showers, waterlogging

A road in Ghaziabad's Vasundhara area caved in causing the entire area to be out of bounds for days as it will take quite some time for the road to be completely repaired. The city recorded 208.4 millimetres of rainfall so far.

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Nation pays homage to war martyrs; army says fully prepared to take on any challenge across LoC

On the 19th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation on Thursday paid homage to the brave Indian soldiers who made sacrificed their lives to secure India's frontiers while fighting Pakistan's misadventure in the Kargil War of 1999.

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Car falls into Kalp Ganga river in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district; three missing, five injured

Three people went missing and five sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in fell into the Kalp Ganga river in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Thursday

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Bill to strengthen strategic relationship between India and America introduced in US Congress

A bill that seeks to further strengthen the US' strategic relationship with India has been introduced in the House of Representatives by several influential American lawmakers.

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Karnataka PUC Supplementary Result 2018 to be announced today, check scores at karresults.nic.in

The Karnataka PUC Exam Board will declare the supplementary result of 2018 today by 12.30 pm. Students can check their results on karresults.nic.in

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Assam Police prevents minor girl from killing herself after receiving alert from Facebook about her suicide post

The Assam Police has prevent a minor girl from committing suicide after Facebook alerted them about a post she had put up earlier about wanting to kill herself

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#TalkToAMuslim: How a trending Twitter campaign presented a counter-narrative in divisive times

#TalkToAMuslim, to those who started the movement, was a way to drive home the urgency (and necessity) of bridging the drastically widening gap between Muslims and those from other religions

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Delhi rains LIVE updates: Heavy showers cause waterlogging and traffic congestions in parts of Noida, Ghaziabad

Heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region on Thursday morning bringing respite from the humid conditions but causing waterlogging in a few parts of the city.

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Day after Maratha groups called off bandh, internet services suspended in Navi Mumbai, situation in Kopar Khairane still tense

The situation in Kopar Khairne was still tense, the official said. Last evening, the police had lobbed teargas shells and used baton-charge in Kopar Khairane area in Navi Mumbai after a group of protesters stoned vehicles, clashed with local people and indulged in arson. Miscreants had also set fire to a police outpost.

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Gujarat govt reshuffles police department: 44 IPS officers, 22 SPC officials transferred

Gujarat government has reshuffled its police department by transferring 44 IPS officers and 22 SPC officials in the state

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Railway tracks damaged in Chhattisgarh ahead of President Ram Nath Kovind's two-day visit; Naxal insurgents suspected

It is suspected that Naxals on Wednesday damaged railway tracks on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul route in Dantewada district, disrupting the movement of trains, police said, on a day President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Chhattisgarh for a two-day visit.

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Pakistan General Election 2018: ISPR Director General Asif Ghafoor thanks people for supporting army, rejecting 'malicious' claims

Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Major Asif Ghafoor on Wednesday thanked the people of Pakistan for supporting the army on the day of Pakistan election and for rejecting all "malicious" claims about the army.

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Teenage girl arrested in Melbourne after Indian student she met on dating site dies of severe injuries

A 25-year-old Indian student, who was found with life threatening injuries after meeting with a teenager through a dating site succumbed on Wednesday night in Melbourne

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BRICS Summit 2018: From trade wars to increasing India's footprint, Narendra Modi has his plate full in Johannesburg

The 10th edition of the BRICS Summit will take place in Johannesburg on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending it to culminate his three-leg Africa tour.

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Pakistan General Election 2018: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns suicide attack near Quetta polling station

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the killing of dozens of people near a polling station in Pakistan's western Quetta city in a suicide attack.

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The new normal of H1B extensions: 'Take the kitchen sink approach, prepare the best possible application', says immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta

Leading US immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta is making a strong case for H1B workers to file extensions as early as possible and use premium processing for the same because the "new normal" of visa processing in America gives officers of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services extraordinary scope to slap denials and begin deportation proceedings without many of the interim processes involved earlier like a request for evidence (RFE), for instance. Yesterday's worst case scenarios are today's reality and denials of H1B extension requests have surged in the last 18 months.

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Kerala MPs demand floods to be declared natural calamity, seek Central aid for rehabilitation

Initiating a discussion in the Lok Sabha, CPM leader P Karunakaran said this is one of the worst floods in the history of Kerala and about 120 people have already lost their lives

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Narendra Modi arrives in South Africa; PM to participate in BRICS Summit in Johannesburg

At the BRICS meet, Narendra Modi and other leaders are expected to deliberate on global hot-spot issues, international peace and security, global governance and trade issues among others.

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UK court rejects Vijay Mallya's plea seeking permission to challenge order on freezing assets worth 1.145 billion

The court order gives a consortium of Indian banks the right to enforce the Indian judgment against VIjay Mallya's assets in England and Wales.

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Maratha reservation protests: Shiv Sena, NCP MLAs from Aurangabad offer to quit in support of quota demand

Aurangabad district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region has emerged as the epicentre of the Maratha quota agitation.

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Three sisters 'die of starvation' in Delhi; magisterial probe ordered, says Manish Sisodia

Two of the sisters who died of starvation in Delhi's Mandawali area suffered bouts of vomiting and loose motion before their death.

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Sabarimala women's entry: Celibate nature of Lord Ayyappa protected by Constitution, ex-AG tells Supreme Court

The Kerala government has expressed support for the entry of women of all age groups inside the Sabarimala temple's inner sanctum.

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Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis says community members should approach govt for talks, not resort to violence

Fadnavis said his government was committed to grant reservations in jobs and education to the Marathas, and pointed out the government passed a law in this regard, but it was struck down by the high court.

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Newborn's body found in AirAsia Delhi-Imphal flight; police detain minor believed to have delivered baby in toilet

The baby was found in the toilet of the AirAsia flight at the Delhi airport with toilet paper stuffed in its mouth.

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Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas? Not so much, claims study: Four of five best-governed states in India not BJP-ruled

The four South Indian states were the top four among the 18 large states in the Public Affairs Index, followed by BJP-governed Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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Udayakumar custodial death: Special CBI court sentences two Kerala Police officers to death in 2005 case

According to the prosecution, Udayakumar, was taken into custody in connection with a case of theft and had died in a police station in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Alwar lynching: Human lives important but cows important too, says Yogi Adityanath days after SC judgment

Yogi Adityanath said that his govt will provide protection to everyone but every individual, community and religion should respect each other's sentiments.

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Uddhav Thackeray accuses Centre of spending Rs 4,000 cr on ads for schemes, says govt has no right over taxpayers' money

Uddhav Thackeray also favoured simultaneous elections at the Centre and in states but said "one should not think that the whole country will be fooled in one go"

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Jairam Ramesh on chronicling the political partnership of Indira Gandhi and bureaucrat PN Haksar

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Jairam Ramesh speaks about his new book Intertwined Lives, which presents a compelling portrait of PN Haksar as Indira Gandhi's "alter ego during her period of glory"

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Kerala sex-for-silence scandal: HC grants conditional bail to priest, accused to appear before investigating officer twice a week

Granting the bail, Justice V Rajavijaya Raghavan from Kerala High Court directed the priest to appear before the investigating officer twice a week and not to influence the witnesses or tamper with the evidence.

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Flown Orion Spacecraft Visits Washington, DC, for Made in America Showcase

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Landscape Lessons Joshua Tree, Part 2: Sunrise Scramble

In this Outdoor Photographer exclusive video sponsored by our friends at Tamron (watch below), contributing technical editor David Schloss and DL Byron head to California’s Joshua Tree National Park for several days of landscape shooting.

Joshua Tree is a remarkable place, with the park crossing over the junction of two distinct desert ecologies, the Mojave and Sonoran. Armed with Tamron’s 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD, the duo captured sunsets, sunrises and some incredibly curious wildlife.

In part two of this series, Schloss returns to a location he scouted the evening prior for a sunrise shoot, with an added bonus of a full moon setting over the scene. Watch part one of this video series here.

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