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		Monday, August 28, 2017
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		India
		Bleeding-edge innovation makes periods go green Heroin double-cross on high-seas Why are over 10 lakh ASHAs and USHAs across the country angry? Over a million Ashas and Ushas across the country are restive and angry, but nobody is listening to them. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) and its urban counterpart known as USHA, are the business end of the gigantic public health apparatus run by the central and state governments. More India News»

		Science
		Genes that make you friendlier identified How eating cheese changed human skull shape The advent of farming, especially dairy products, had significant effect on the shape of human skulls, new research has found. Scientists develop new therapeutic antibody for dog cancers More Science News»

		Technology
		How to deauthorize your computer on iTunes If you’re familiar with iTunes, then you’ll know that you have to authorize every system from your iTunes. Here's your chance to buy Apple iPhone 7 at less than Rs 40,000 If you have been planning to buy Apple iPhone 7 for sometime, then here’s an offer you can look at. Paytm Mall is offering discounts on Apple iPhones. How banking apps are giving tough time to digital wallets More Technology News»

		Business
		Infy's non-disparagement clause may hit disclosure Rs 65,000 crore in 30 crore Jan Dhan accounts: PM Modi "If money stays in hand, there is a desire sometimes to overspend it. Today, there is an atmosphere of restraint. The poor man too feel that money saved will come for the use of his children or in some other good venture." Markets may turn choppy in data-heavy week ahead he week ahead for stock markets will witness a great deal of fluctuations amid derivatives contract expiry, and release of macro data points will dominate the second half, experts said. Focus will be on GDP numbers, which will be released on August 31 and indications from Infosys management for appointment of a new CEO. More Business News»

		Sports
		World Badminton Championship: Sindhu claims silver after epic final Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu had to settle for silver after losing 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 to Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a hard-fought final of the World Badminton Championships at Glasgow in England on Sunday. 3rd ODI: India beat Sri Lanka, take unassailable 3-0 lead India romped to the 218-run target riding on knocks of unbeaten knocks by Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni with more than four overs to spare after pacer Jasprit Bumrah took his maiden five-wicket haul, enabling India restrict a struggling Sri Lanka to 217/9. Happy with silver, but upsetting to lose: PV Sindhu On Sunday, almost a year on from claiming the highest honour in the history of Indian badminton (a silver at the Rio Olympics), PV Sindhu claimed silver at the World Badminton Championships after narrowly being beaten by Japan's Nozomi Okuhara. More Sports News»

		Education
		11 lakh teachers to be trained by March 2019 Under new rules, less than 50% private MBBS seats filled Deemed universities and private colleges across the country are staring at a huge crisis of unfilled undergraduate medical seats under the new system of centralised counselling introduced under the Supreme Court’s orders this year. IITs, IIMs may be told to rate, certify institutes “We have a huge talent pool of teachers and students who can use the entire exercise of evaluation as a learning tool,” Prakash Javadekar said. More Education News»

		Environment
		More than 200 doomed Puerto Rico dogs saved by airlift to US "The shelters in Puerto Rico have no choice," said Kimberly Alboum, director of policy engagement and shelter outreach for the Humane Society of the US. "They run out of room and, unfortunately, they have to euthanize for space. It's heartbreaking for the staff and it's devastating because these animals are all highly adoptable." Pollution at crisis levels in North India: Niti Aayog Noting that air pollution has reached crisis level in Northern India, government think-tank Niti Aayog has recommended a slew of measures like imposing higher taxes on petrol in and around the more polluted cities to encourage commuters to share cars and take public transportation. Arctic researchers to study wind effects on marine life The Sikuliaq (see-KOO'-lee-ak), owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will depart on Friday from Nome for the trip through the Bering Strait to waters on and off the continental shelf in the Beaufort. More Environment News»

		World
		Dozens killed, wounded by car bomb in Afghanistan's Helmand province Omar Zwak, the Helmand governor's spokesperson who gave the casualty figures, said the attack occurred in a market in Nawa, a district in the centre of the province, which has seen heavy fighting in recent weeks as government forces have battled for control with Taliban insurgents. Tillerson keeps distance from Trump's race row stance Pressed on whether Trump had undermined that message, Tillerson said: "I don't believe anyone doubts the American people's values or the commitment of the American government or the government's agencies to advancing those values and defending those values." Pak police uses tear gas to disperse anti-US crowd Pakistani police have used tear gas and batons to disperse anti-US protesters in the southern port city of Karachi. Police officer Irfan Baloch says police took action on Sunday when a group of Shiite students tried to march toward the US consulate and an officer was injured in the process. More World News»

		Environment
		More than 200 doomed Puerto Rico dogs saved by airlift to US "The shelters in Puerto Rico have no choice," said Kimberly Alboum, director of policy engagement and shelter outreach for the Humane Society of the US. "They run out of room and, unfortunately, they have to euthanize for space. It's heartbreaking for the staff and it's devastating because these animals are all highly adoptable." Pollution at crisis levels in North India: Niti Aayog Noting that air pollution has reached crisis level in Northern India, government think-tank Niti Aayog has recommended a slew of measures like imposing higher taxes on petrol in and around the more polluted cities to encourage commuters to share cars and take public transportation. Arctic researchers to study wind effects on marine life The Sikuliaq (see-KOO'-lee-ak), owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will depart on Friday from Nome for the trip through the Bering Strait to waters on and off the continental shelf in the Beaufort. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		Daily-wager realises dream of pucca house via Facebook T govt takes back 8 acres of Ram Rahim's ashram land Mohammed Azharuddin alleges defamatory messages being circulated against him Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin has approached the city police, alleging that some persons posted and circulated "defamatory" messages against him on an instant messaging app. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Two dera followers cremated amid tight security Curfew still in force in Samana, Patran Silk route to medical degree More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Firemen deployed at immersion sites Autorickshaw gang busted CCTV caught stranger entering house: Cops New CCTV footage obtained by investigators in the murder of Rasiklal Mehta, 93, in his Navrangpura bungalow, shows an unidentified man had entered the building at 9:08am on the day of the murder. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Extended weekends take toll on TN sanctuaries 37K teachers from govt schools to get ICT training Venkaiah Naidu indirectly condemns Haryana violence More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru inches towards its wettest-ever August Infosys clause may impact probe disclosure The non-disparagement agreement between Infosys and its former CEO Vishal Sikka at the time of the latter's exit last week could hinder public disclosures about the controversial $200-million Panaya acquisition. Woman drops daughter twice from fourth floor to kill her More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		If insurance holder dies, kin must get policy transferred Dead dolphin, porpoise wash up on Mumbai shores Businessman fails to repay Rs 4 crore loan taken with fake documents, held A businessman from Chembur was arrested by the economic offences wing for allegedly cheating Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd (TCFSL) to the tune to Rs 3.75 crore. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Battle for Bawana: Bypoll result today Relief for family of minor driver killed in accident Centre, corporations to get better legal representation in Delhi high court More Delhi News»

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