News Digest: A clean-up that 'killed' 7 lakh jobs in khadi sector

A clean-up that 'killed' 7 lakh jobs in khadi sector
The official figures seem to suggest so. Data recently provided by the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises to the Lok Sabha shows that the number of people employed in the khadi sector fell from 11.6 lakh to 4.6 lakh between 2015-16 and 2016-17.

PFI-run centre indoctrinated recruits with hypnosis: NIA

3 security men kill selves in 4 days in Kashmir
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper shot himself with his service rifle in Srinagar on Saturday, taking the number of suicides among security men to three in the last four days in the strife-torn Valley.

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'Time ripe for holding firm for PSBs to fix fund-crunch'

Anand Mahindra doesn't fear trade war as 'world needs India'

GST council meet: Existing return filing system extended; e-way bill rollout in April

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Global fisheries to be 20% less productive in 2300: Study
This bleak future will be characterised by 9.6 degrees Celsius increase in mean surface air temperature, nearly 10 times the warming we have seen to this point. The extended climate warming will drastically alter wind patterns, boost ocean surface temperatures and melt nearly all the sea ice in polar regions.

China to build massive $1.5 billion panda conservation area
China's forestry ministry announced Thursday an agreement between the bank and the provincial government to finance the Giant Panda National Park's construction by 2023. The park aims to bolster the local economy while improving breeding conditions for wild pandas living in the mountainous region.

Diver films rubbish wasteland in Bali waters
Millions of tourists are drawn to Bali's palm-fringed scenery and rich marine life, but a British diver has released stark footage highlighting a growing problem in its famously crystal-clear waters: plastic rubbish.

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Xi poised to become China's leader for life
China's rubber-stamp legislature is all set to approve tomorrow constitutional changes abolishing a two-term limit for the president, paving the way for Xi Jinping to become the country's leader for life.

Amid little scrutiny, US military ramps up in Afghanistan
The US is adding military advisers and combat aircraft as part of President Donald Trump's new Afghanistan war strategy, but Congress appears to be paying little attention.

Rational yet unpredictable: NKorea's Kim an enigma for US
Kim Jong Un has been accused of executing generals, murdering relatives, presiding over global criminal operations and has threatened the United States with nuclear armageddon.

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Sridevi's last pic with sister-in-law Sunita
The untimely departure of legendary actress Sridevi has been the biggest shock for her family and fans.

Prabhudeva to direct 'Dabangg 3'?
Putting to rest all the speculations surrounding the much awaited Salman Khan starrer 'Dabangg 3', actor-turned-director Prabhudheva has reportedly confirmed that he will be directing the third instalment.

Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Bhatt on 'Sadak 2' set
After the success of ‘Sadak’, Mahesh Bhatt is all set to revive the film with Sanjay Dutt. The two were recently snapped on the sets of ‘Sadak 2’ sharing a candid moment together.

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Stored blood may be unsafe for severely injured patients: Study
Blood stored longer may be less safe for patients with massive blood loss and shock as it may have adverse effects, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin.

Bacteria travel from gut, cause autoimmune response: Yale researchers
This research suggests promising new approaches in treating chronic autoimmune conditions, including systemic lupus and autoimmune liver disease.

Women wearing heavy makeup less likely to be perceived as leaders: Study
Participants were asked to view a series of images featuring the same woman without cosmetics and with makeup applied for a "social night out". Computer software was used to manipulate the faces and the amount of makeup was also manipulated in the face images.

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Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh pull off stunning win after Mushfiqur heroics
Bangladesh pulled off a memorable record chase to stun Sri Lanka by five wickets in the Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series here on Saturday, ending their recent run of reverses against the islanders owing to Mushfiqur Rahim's belligerent 35-ball 72.

India to play shorter formats first before Tests in overseas tours
Having learnt a harsh lesson from the South Africa tour, India will from now on play the shorter formats first during overseas tours to help acclimatise with the conditions before a Test series, the BCCI said on Saturday.

EPL: Rashford double helps United beat Liverpool 2-1
Marcus Rashford scored twice in the first 24 minutes of his first start of 2018 before Manchester United held on for a 2-1 win over fierce rival Liverpool to strengthen their second place in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Telecom operators who have shut down operations have themselves to blame, claim officials
The carriers should have anticipated the change in paradigm given that the telecom sector has always been brutally competitive, the person said, pointing out that Jio had bought airwaves supporting data back in 2010.

Mivi unveils its Bluetooth-enabled neckband headset
Mivi, an Indian electronic gadgets brand on Friday introduced Collar wireless Bluetooth neckband earphones at Rs 2,999.

New chip technology can boost quantum computing power
An international team, including Chinese researchers, has demonstrated a large-scale integrated quantum photonic circuit, which may pave the way for manufacturing massive components for the realization of an optical quantum computer, a new study revealed.

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Primary school enrolments down 3.2 lakh, secondary up 10 lakh

Survey: Gender gap in schools, colleges increases with age

Delhi: Women guards at south corporation schools

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Naaz Cinema, 6 other properties sealed by BMC over Rs 28cr property tax dues

Mumbai on tenterhooks as 12,000 farmers reach doorstep

Coast Guard copter crashlands in Murud, woman co-pilot in ICU

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Delhi: Women guards at south corporation schools

'Occultist' dupes couple of Rs 16.5 lakh with story of buried Mughal treasure

Sealing drive: Ajay Maken offers help to find solution

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Clear agenda helps JD(S) romp home in MCC's mock elections

Kasavanahalli residents hit streets seeking amenities
"Both the main road and the interior roads are in terrible shape; there are no footpaths for pedestrians.

Lokayukta may be shifted to ward tomorrow

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'Campaign eroding TRS at grassroots'
On at least six occasions, Telangana police over several months denied permission to exercise his basic democratic right to hold public meetings.

Professor M Kodandaram: Autocrats erasing memory of Telangana struggle
Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) chairman Professor M Kodandaram said remembering Telangana movement and events (Million March) associated with it is not a crime.

Barricades trigger traffic gridlock, cops keep key routes out of bound
While the police eventually denied permission for the march, citing law and order issues, the traffic restrictions imposed 11am onwards left office-goers struggling to reach their destinations.

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Inmates complain of poor quality food at girl hostel

Cellphones are like Karna's 'kavacha kundala', says HC
"We make it clear that 99% of the citizens are carrying cell phones with them and the cell phones have become not only a part of the life, but also part of the body (like the Kavacha Kundalam of Karna from Mahabharatha).

She beat 200 'gentlemen' for Sword of Honour

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37 students can't take board exam as school not affiliated

Probationer IPS officer levels serious charges

Dholera leads, Veraval lags behind in CSR

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Phulpur bypoll: 19 lakh voters to decide fates of 22 candidates

'Pehle Bhai, Phir Sapai' adds punch to Atiq Ahmad 's campaign
Bhai dete sabka saath - hum bhai ke saath" are giving nightmares to Samajwadi Party in Muslim-majority pockets of Phulpur parliamentary seat.

BJP's worst fears have come true with BSP-SP tie-up: Akhilesh Yadav
A high voltage campaign has rocked Phulpur and Gorakhpur that will elect their MPs on March 11, following exit by UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Keshav Prasad Maurya.

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Hardik Patel to address Kudumi community in Odisha

Youth's death sparks protest in Puri

Union minister raps BJD govt, accuses CM of playing vote bank politics

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5 IAS officers transferred, Jamod back in Ashoknagar as collector

Curtain to go up on theatre fest

Eye on ticket, BJP leaders scramble for medical college in their areas

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Business tries drug trade, gets caught with heroin worth Rs 4crore
-based trader who turned to drug peddling landed in the police net late on Friday night.

Month before sowing, panic over spurious cotton seeds
Nearly a month before the sowing of cotton starts in Punjab, the issue of spurious cotton seeds has sent alarm bells ringing in the state agriculture department.

Aadhaar must for National wrestling meets
This comes close on the heels of six junior wrestlers being found overage during the recently-concluded Junior National Wrestling Championship held in Jaipur from February 22 to 25.

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