News Digest: Somnath Temple top national trend on Twitter

Somnath Temple top national trend on Twitter
As the controversy over Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s signature in the Somath Temple visitors’ register blew up, #SomnathTemple became the top national Twitter trend on Wednesday. Congress and BJP party members and volunteers weighed in with their opinions, clarifications as well as criticism on the topic.

PM Modi, Rahul spar in Gujarat as poll pitch gets intense

Govt OKs indigenous radio sets worth Rs 490cr for Navy

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No 'ash content' in Maggi, says Nestle India
FMCG major Nestle India, which is facing penalty over alleged "ash content" in Maggi, said the company does not use it while manufacturing the popular noodles. "We strongly reiterate that at no stage of the manufacturing process, ash is added to Maggi noodles," Nestle India spokesperson said in a statement.

N Chandrasekaran wants Tata companies to cash in on India opportunity
At the same time, "some level of consolidation is essential" for the salt-to-software conglomerate, which saw 64.1 per cent of its total revenues in 2016-17 from global operations in over 100 countries, N Chandrasekaran observed.

What is bitcoin? A look at the digital currency
Bitcoin has a fuzzy history, having been used by hackers to demand ransom and for the purchase of illegal drugs online. But recently it's become more popular with a different crowd: speculative investors.

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Govt to standardise parameters for measuring air quality

Toledo Zoo welcomes baby gorilla named Mokonzi
Officials at the Ohio zoo say the male Mokonzi was born last week to 23-year-old mother Kitani and 29-year-old father Kwisha. The baby gorilla's name means governor in Swahili. The zoo says this is the first western lowland gorilla born there since 2003.

'Air pollution neither city nor winter specific'
A study has pointed out that air pollution is neither Delhi-specific or limited to winter alone. At least four other cities have suffered more compared to Delhi in terms of the number of days and severity of air pollution.

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Trump retweets anti-Muslim videos, faces flak

Gunmen attack Shia imambargah in Pak, kill 2 people
Unidentified, motorcycle-borne gunmen on Wednesday opened fire outside a Shia imambargah here, killing at least two people and injuring three others, in a rare attack in Pakistan's capital.

'Gurdwaras, temples testament to tolerant Afghanistan'
Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said that the two countries enjoyed age old cultural and civilisational ties and deep- rooted linkages in the fields of music, art, architecture, language and cuisine which bind the people of these nations together.

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Celebs who got married in 2017
2017 has been an eventful year for the Bollywood film industry. Apart from movies and stars making headlines, a number of B-town celebs tying the knot with their significant other also grabbed its due share of the spotlight.

Is 'Padmavati' second trailer on its way?
Rumour mills are abuzz that Bhansali is allegedly going to release a second trailer soon that will focus entirely on Deepika and Shahid.

Pic: Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter start shooting for 'Dhadak'
The official page of Dharma Productions on Instagram re-shared a picture of the script with a caption which read as "And so it begins!✨ #Dhadak @karanjohar @shashankkhaitan @ishaan95 @janhvikapoor".

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Women more vulnerable to asthma than men: Study
Women are twice as likely as men to have asthma, and this gender difference may be caused by the effects of sex hormones on lung cells, a study has found. Researchers found that testosterone hindered an immune cell linked to asthma symptoms, such as inflammation and mucus production in the lungs.

AI to lead suicide watch on Facebook

NASA plans new rover for Mars 2020 mission
The successor to the 2012 Curiosity rover, which could launch in July or August 2020, will be equipped with seven new instruments and re-designed wheels, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) said.

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Test cricket paramount for game to survive globally: Kohli
"I believe Test cricket is paramount for the game to sustain globally. I would urge youngsters to take up longer version of the game," Virat Kohli said during the first ever Annual Conclave of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).

I-League: Indian Arrows begin with 3-0 win over Chennai City FC
Life in top-flight domestic football began on a promising note for Indian Arrows as they relied on Aniket Anil Jadhav's brace to blank Chennai City FC 3-0 in the I-League on Wednesday.

BCCI fined Rs 52 crore by anti-trust panel
The Competition Commission ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the world's wealthiest national cricket body, abused its position by agreeing to broadcasters' demands that it would not allow a rival to the IPL.

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Paytm Payments Bank launched: Zero balance accounts, no online transaction fee and other features
Paytm Payments Bank aims to create the world’s largest digital bank with 500 million accounts. The Finance Minister Arun Jaitley launched the Paytm Payments Bank.

Social media can help people lose weight: Study
Researchers examined the role of virtual communities and public commitment in setting and reaching weight loss goals.

Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's cruise through city streets
GM's self-driving unit, Cruise Automation, gave reporters rides on Tuesday, the first public roadtrips for non-employees in its cars which have been tested in San Francisco, Phoenix and Detroit.

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India poised for a major place in higher education: UGC chairman

CISCE drops pass mark criteria for ICSE, ISC board examinations

Top 10 Social Work Colleges in 2017
It is absolutely unquestionable that the world badly needs people who can go out of their ways to serve humanity. Not just because of the wars but because of the inequality prevailing in the society, there is a need of people who can assist them and guide them, we call them social workers. A social worker is expected not just to sympathize but also empathize with the needy.

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HC upholds dropping MCOCA against six
In a setback to the Mumbai police, Bombay high court (HC) has upheld a special court’s order dropping provisions of the anti-gangster law MCOCA against six persons booked for the kidnap and murder of city builder Nitin Dhakan.

State to go easy on dairies that don't pay milk farmers min price
The state government has agreed to revoke notices issued to milk cooperatives for failing to pay dairy farmers the minimum price of Rs 27 a litre for cow’s milk. On their part, the cooperatives have decided to defer their planned agitation from December 1.

Court rap for 'insensitive' relief plan for rape victims
The state came in for criticism again for its “insensitive attitude” in framing the compensation scheme for rape victims — this time over a proposal for different levels of monetary help to be paid in case the victim was a homemaker or a working woman.

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26-year-old journalist charred as Narela office collapses after fire
A 26-year-old man, working as a videographer with a local media group, died after his office collapsed following a fire early on Wednesday.

Teen set self afire, cooked up story: Cops
A week after a 19-year-old boy alleged that he was set ablaze by a gang on November 23, police on Wednesday said that the boy had cooked up a story and had immolated himself.

'84% seats for disabled unfilled at top universities'
Thirty-two of India’s top universities and institutions of higher learning, including IITs, IIMs, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University, have together filled up barely 16% of the minimum quota for people with disabilities, a survey has revealed.

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K'taka first state where women head police, bureaucracy

Netas take food route to woo voters, add political flavour to baadootas

Get set to rock to Haken at IIT Bombay's Mood Indigo

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It was love at first ride, say Hyderabadis

Metro mania grips Hyderabad

Stylist or not, KTR is one dapper mantri!

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HC restrains nurses from continuing with agitation
Violate Order 'At Your Own Peril', Warns Court

Rule to display driver, owner details on paper

On the wrong side of law, but not for traffic violation

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'This fight is between lost sons and son of soil'

Vijay Rupani is Amit Shah's rubber stamp: Rahul Gandhi

EC to monitor Hardik speeches, video-record rallies

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North Central Railways to cancel several trains this foggy winter

A Bollywood night to remember
Bollywood singer Dev Negi of Badri Ki Dulhania and Sweety Tera Drama fame, and his group, performed in the cultural festival held at the institute premises, recently.

Won't interfere in order against Mulayam Singh Yadav kin: HC

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Odisha releases Rs 364 crore for farmers affected by unseasonal rain

Foreign dancers to perform Indian classical dance at Konark Festival

Ruckus continues in the Odisha assembly over farmers' issues

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IAS officer tried to stop Vyapam scam: CBI

107 NRI med admissions in MP illegal

Pvt student files plaint against college for charging more fee

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Phase IIIA parks not fit for walks, footpath lies broken too

BMW murder: 'Accused kept exiting, entering cafe'

Trash piles up along new road in Peer Muchhalla

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