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News Headlines by The Indian Express 20 Nov
1. Punjab and Haryana High Court cancels Rampal's bail in 2006 murder case
On Thursday the HC directed that he be produced at 2pm in the contempt of court case.
Allegations against me are false, says Rampal
Followers bathed Sant Rampal in milk, then used it to make kheer-prasad
Police get Rampal, find 5 women and a child dead in his Hisar ashram
Rampal’s forces: 300 trained by former army, police officers
2. Howrah: Lost in the fury of a lynching, the sorrow of a pregnant widow
Days after ‘cellphone thief’ was killed, police yet to summon medical students.
3. Sri Lankan govt pardons 5 Indian fishermen on death row for drugs trafficking
The angry protestors had burnt effigies of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, condemning the death penalty. WATCH VIDEO
Released Indian fishermen to return from Sri Lanka tomorrow
After appeal, India wants ‘unconditional’ release of fishermen
Sri Lankan court gives death penalty to 5 Indian fishermen
4. ‘Cold reception’ to Mamata at Nehru meet may be lost opportunity for Cong
The conference, she told her aides later, was a lost opportunity in making political statement against communalism.
Nehru brings Congress and ex-allies Left, TMC together
Congress invite list influenced by its ‘depleting fortunes’, says BJP
5. Prabhu for replacing sleepers with chair cars in short-distance trains
The zonal units have been asked to get back with relevant data to determine feasibility of the idea.
6. Ebola: Centre to tighten measures
The government has opened a round-the-clock helpline to respond to people’s queries on Ebola.
If Ebola comes to India
Situation under ‘complete control’, no need to panic, says J P Nadda
7. She defied her parents to marry boyfriend, 4 days later she was dead
Dwarka woman’s parents arrested in apparent honour killing, man’s family say she may be alive.
8. NDMC’s kerb stones in saffron and green against safety rules
Expert says white, yellow and black are most visible, don’t know why saffron and green were chosen.
9. AIIMS's al fresco cancer ward
Going by the last annual report (2012-2013), AIIMS records 91,100 OPD attendance out of which only 4,230 OPD procedures were performed.
10. Delhi: Scholar from Manipur found dead at his residence
Zingram Kengo was from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. He had come to Delhi only 2 months ago.
11. Fire breaks out in URI II power project in North Kashmir
The workers who were inside were rescued. Chief Engineer has reported that there are no casualties in the incident so far.
12. China chill behind warmth of India-Australia security pact
Abbott’s stated top priority is a free trade policy with India by the end of next year.
13. Government team insisted not to use the word ‘caste’, say activists
The Union Minister or members of the official delegation were not available to respond to the allegations.
14. Pakistan apprehends 54 fishermen of Gujarat, nine boats seized
The boats had set off from Saurashtra and were intercepted off Jakhau coast in Arabian Sea.
15. New State Old Deaths
In Telangana, caught between life and debt
Ravi’s village is part of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao’s Gajwale constituency.
16. Jharkhand polls
BJP calls in magicians, hopes they will do its Jharkhand trick
All the magicians performing for the BJP are either from Madhya Pradesh or Maharashtra.
17. Maharashtra’s new hill station set to come up in Pune’s Mulshi
The authority gave environment clearance to the new hill station project during its meeting held on October 29.
18. Honduran Miss World contestant and sister found murdered
A Honduran beauty queen has been found shot dead just days before she was due to compete in the Miss World pageant.

News Headlines by The Times of India 20 Nov.
1. Rampal's bail cancelled, to be produced in court today
Punjab and Haryana HC today cancelled the bail of controversial godman Rampal in a 2006 murder case and ordered that he be taken into custody immediately.
Rampal arrested, 15,000 followers freed
Hours before Rampal gave up, devotees revolted
2. Tracking bad borrowers: Banks now take help of detectives
With bad loans continuing to be a big headache, banks are utilizing the services of private detective agencies to track the whereabouts of the defaulters.
3. SC raps CBI officers, asks them to leave court and 'do their duty' in office
4. Doctors sweat over whether Ebola positive man spread virus
5. Parents held for 'honour’ killing of 21-year-old DU girl
6. TISS scholar from Manipur murdered in south Delhi
7. Obesity costing world economy $2 trillion a year
8. Bench-warmers' numbers dip at IT companies
9. Buffalo braces for another storm that threatens to break snowfall records in US
10. Ex-Greyhounds cop held for kidnapping bid of pharma tycoon
11. Delhi girl thrown off train after alleged r**e attempt in MP
12. After demanding Rs 1cr ransom, kidnappers kill 13-yr-old Delhi boy
13. After embryo checks for genetic defects, twin joy for Chennai woman
14. ET: Idea's unique way of empowering female employees
15. Islam will 'grow better' during our regime, J&K BJP vice-president says

News Headlines by The Hindu 20 Nov.
1. Director Ranjit Sinha’s stand in the 2G spectrum scam case.
Soon-to-retire CBI chief seeks whistleblower’s identity
2. Godman Rampal’s bail cancelled
Rejects charges that he had asked followers to be kept "hostage" at his ashram to evade arrest; to be produced in court at 2 p.m. today
3. Scholar from Manipur found murdered in Delhi
Zingram Kengo, a PhD scholar at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, was found murdered at his home in south Delhi’s Kotla Mubarakpur area
4. French-speaking ISIS fighters ask Muslims to terrorise France
5. Kotak Mahindra, ING Vysya shares soar following merger buzz
6. Coal scam: CBI told to probe further into Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda's role
7. More crop yields adding more CO2 to atmosphere
8. Goa invokes ESMA as lifeguards threaten strike
9. Will proceed with Mekedatu project only with SC nod: Karnataka
10. Meet Frida, San Francisco’s newest Mayor
11. 7 killed in China hospital attack
12. Rupee down 10 paise against dollar
13. Sensex opens marginally in the green

News Headlines by The Indian Express 19 Nov
1. Picture becomes clear in Hisar; standoff claims 8 lives, including 2 cops
Police on Wednesday confirmed two deaths during clashes at the ashram of self-styled godman Rampal in Hisar. Here are the live updates.
Sleepless in Hisar after day of violence: Baba is missing
Operation will continue till Rampal is arrested, says Haryana top cop
Godman Rampal's supporters clash with police
2. PM Modi says Fiji is an important partner; announces 75 million dollar credit line
The lines of credit were part of three agreements signed between the two countries in the presence of the two leaders.
Modi reaches out to Pacific nations; announces $1 million fund
3. Security, ties: Narendra Modi, Tony Abbott play Bhai Bhai
Modi said Australia, given its location, is at the cross-currents of the region, one that holds the key to the world's future.
Full text and video of Modi's speech in Australian parliament
Sydney: PM Modi links NRIs with his India Story
Adani’s Australia deal sealed, SBI to give him $1-billion loan
4. Kendriya Vidyalayas instruct schools to retain German teachers
Says students can still opt to learn the language as hobby.
Explained: No German please, we’re Indian
In globalised world, children need to learn foreign languages: Kapil Sibal
5. ‘Cured’ of Ebola in Liberia, Indian man isolated in Delhi after a positive test
This is the first confirmed case of Ebola, though the victim contracted the virus abroad and has already been treated.
If Ebola comes to India
On the Ebola frontline
6. Assam blames growing radicalism on Bengal religious leaders’ trips
The report sent to MHA says girls as young as 11 years old are being sent to Burdwan madrasa.
Burdwan blast probe: explosives expert held
Father asks Burdwan blast accused to surrender
7. 9 out of 10 rapists are known to victims: Delhi Police
Police data shows of 1704 r**es this year, only 72 by total strangers; over a third of victims under 16 yrs
8. Ammonia leak in Ghaziabad meat factory sends three workers to ICU
The workers recognised the characteristically pungent smell immediately, as a result of which most were able to escape in time.
9. Kerala: 15-year-old killed by classmates over love affair
S Abhilash, a 15-year-old student of the govt higher secondary school, was found dead in a pond within the campus
10. Faster clearance, tougher penalty is new thrust in environment law
It has proposed a new law to give a legal framework to all these and strict punishment for defaulters.
11. J&K Polls: Pandit voters rise 4%+ since LS polls
Registration for later 3 phases open until 10 days before polling; count expected to increase.
12. No reason to call Modi, claims Nanavati, turns in his 2002 riots report
Asked why he did not summon Modi, Nanavati said, “The question is, is there a justification to call anybody?”
13. Morena: School principal booked for molesting teacher, forcing her to convert to Christianity
The couple alleged that the principal used to threaten them that they will be sacked if they spoke against him.
14. Top executive of Aurobindo Pharma escapes attack in Hyderabad
Police said the AK-47 belonged to the anti-Naxal Greyhounds force and was reported stolen last year from a camp near Hyderabad.
15. Some want to erase Nehru, his legacy, says Rahul Gandhi
Cong alleges govt put hurdles in holding Nehru conference.
16. Bid to kidnap top pharma company official at gun-point
Police recovered a few empty shells from the site. Sniffer and tracking dogs were pressed into action.
17. Zomato gets $60 million more in funding, now valued at $660 million
Zomato sees over 30 million visits across its web and mobile platforms every month. More than half of the traffic is seen on its mobile apps.

News Headlines by The Times of India 19 Nov.
1. Godman Rampal still evades arrest, followers leave ashram
One woman and a child, who were inside Rampal's ashram, died today at Hisar hospital due to lack of medical assistance, doctors said.
All you should know about Rampal and his army
How Haryana 'godman' Rampal became 'famous'
Haryana cops deliver flop after 12-day stakeout
2. 37 years on, Emergency-era law introduced by Indira Gandhi to go
The act, which is to be repealed, nullifies general procedure followed for disputing elections of an elected representative who becomes the Prime Minister.
3. American officials put up hurdles, try to scuttle India-US nuclear deal
4. 'Cured' in Liberia, man tests positive for Ebola in Delhi
5. PM Modi announces visa-on-arrival for Fijians
6. 450,000 illegal immigrants in US are from India: Report
7. AMU VC seeks Rs 20cr to expand library, admit girls
8. Kinky cuffs to edible lingerie, Indian fantasies take wings
9. Aurobindo Pharma director attacked in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills
10. Pak takes issue of border spat with India to US
11. Will quit CM's post if links to Saradha proved: Mamata
12. RJD-JD(U) merger: Lalu hopeful, Nitish doubtful
13. The media today faces twin threats to its freedoms and its very existence
14. IBM launches new email service Verse

News Headlines by The Hindu 19 Nov.
1. Aurobindo Pharma exec shot at in Hyderabad
Unidentified gunman opens fire at Aurobindo Pharma vice-chairman K. Nityananda Reddy at KBR Park, leaves behind AK47 as he flees the scene
2. Operation to nab godman Rampal resumes
Police suspended the operation overnight following clashes between his supporters and security personnel that left over 200 injured.
3. India denies ‘caste’ as factor of gender inequality
4. Draws angry reaction from civil society organisations
5. India admits to gender inequalities in Beijing
6. India to launch American buoy in Bay of Bengal to study weather pattern
7. Adarsh scam:
Did not act in Adarsh scam to save party, says Chavan
8. Now, search for every Tweet ever published
9. Ebola infected Cuban doctor to be sent to Geneva
10. Christopher Nolan writes ‘Interstellar’ prequel for comic
11. “Best way to stop child sexual abuse is to talk about it”
12. Israel vows harsh response to synagogue attack
13. Rupee falls 14 paise against dollar in early trade
14. Hong Kong activists clash with police, 4 arrested
15. Sensex, Nifty scale new highs in opening trade

News Headlines by The Indian Express 18 Nov
1. Srinivasan gets clean chit; Raj Kundra indicted for illegal betting, Gurunath Meiyappan passed on information
Srinivasan was not found to be involved in scuttling probe into match fixing scam, Mudgal panel tells SC.
BCCI calls emergency meeting
Supreme Court gives 24th November deadline
Bombay High Court dismisses plea against Srinivasan
2. PM Narendra Modi cracks 'shirtfronting' joke in Australia Parliament
Modi said Australia, given its location, is at the cross-currents of the region, one that holds the key to the world's future.
Modi presents himself as a 'man of action'; links NRIs with his India Story
Adani’s Australia deal sealed, SBI to give him $1-billion loan
IN PICS: 'Bharat mata ki jai': thunders Narendra Modi in Sydney
G-20: PM Modi gives a strong push to govt agenda on black money
3. Chhattisgarh sterilisation deaths: Protest outside residence of Chhattisgarh health minister
Thirteen women have died and 122 were still in hospital following the failed sterilisations at different government camps in Bilaspur.
Tragedies take place in health sector, says health minister
IMA wants doc’s suspension revoked, calls bandh on Nov 20
4. Tension in Hisar as police plan to storm Rampal’s ashram
‘Godman’ fails to appear in HC, fresh NBW issued,
‘Godman’ Rampal ‘unwell’, not to appear before high court
5. Mamata Banerjee raring to be part of ‘secular front’ but won’t lead
Banerjee is likely to meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi one on one on the sidelines of the conference on Tuesday.
Nehru brings Cong and ex-allies Left, TMC together
Secularism a compelling necessity for country: Sonia Gandhi
6. Under fire, government likely to allow German for this school session
The decision affects around 70,000 KV students from classes VI to VIII, who opted to learn German.
In globalised world, children need to learn foreign languages: Kapil Sibal
7. Why remove only German, not French, Chinese: Private schools
Will teach German till we’re told not to, say principals
8. At this Kendriya Vidyalaya, one teacher for 600 ‘Sanskrit’ pupils
While the school had two Sanskrit teachers earlier, only one was retained for the subject after German was introduced three years ago.
9. Arrest those who push women into purdah: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Mulayam Singh Yadav also criticised his son and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s free laptop scheme.
New pitch: ‘Dream in Mumbai, but make it come true in Gujarat’
Over the last few years, Gujarat has tried to pitch the state as a preferred investment destination.
10. J&K Polls: After rebel who became face of counterinsurgency, the son
Kuka Parray’s son Imtiaz says governments in Kashmir have done little to rehabilitate or protect surrendered militants.
11. Jharkhand Polls
Manufacturing a wave, with funds, charity and a ‘fan club’
Thakur is doing his bit, too. He sends out about 150 water tankers to parched Garhwa.
12. Ahead of Cabinet expansion, Fadnavis reaches out to Sena, promises Bal Thackeray memorial
Interestingly, the Sena’s political managers ensured that there were no anti-BJP slogans when the CM arrived at the venue
13. Centre gives nod to Z-security for Ramdev
Decision has been taken by the Home Ministry after taking into account his 'vulnerability to attacks from his opponents'.
14. Railways, Defence spar over 19 Northeast lines
If classified as ‘strategic’ for the Army, the rail lines causing huge losses will be exempt from paying dividend
15. Godhra police worried as number of visitors from Pakistan doubles
Panchmahal district police recently booked a constable, an agent, and a sponsor of a Pakistani national on the suspicion of forging documents to procure a visa.

News Headlines by The Times of India 18 Nov.
1. Modi says Australia at centre of our thoughts, Abbott calls India 'emerging superpower'
PM Narendra Modi addressed Australian parliament after holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Tony Abbott following which the two countries signed five pacts.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Melbourne
As it happened: Canberra rolls out red carpet for Modi
In Sydney, PM Narendra Modi wows diaspora
2. BJP govt in Haryana suspends officer who cleared Robert Vadra's land deal
Haryana govt on Monday suspended an assistant consolidation officer who had executed the mutation of controversial land deal between Robert Vadra and DLF.
3. Bajrang Dal forces century-old Queen Victoria statues out of Agra park
4. Muzzling the media: 'AMU behaving like an ostrich'
5. Srini knew of code breach, IPL COO of betting, both kept mum: Mudgal panel
6. Missouri governor declares state of emergency ahead of grand jury decision
7. Indian students rediscover lure of US degree
8. Now, Karnataka CM gives some gyan to Rahul Gandhi
9. 300 doctors under MCI lens over graft charge
10. To appease Yadav voters, didn’t help harassed girls: Bihar CM
11. Govt to use ‘red flags’ to track black money at home
12. For Israel, China’s a trading partner, India a strategic one
13. Now, a smartphone case that prints selfies in seconds
14. ET: How the govt plans to stabilize vegetable prices

News Headlines by The Hindu 18 Nov.
1. Narendra Modi arrives in Melbourne
Modi-Abbott to upgrade defence ties
Talks to focus on steps to boost India-Australia trade
Modi assures visa on arrival for Australian tourists
We want to create the India you are dreaming of: Modi
Modi to address NRIs in Sydney
India’s business policies transparent and predictable: Modi
Good build-up to Modi’s speech
Koala charms Modi
Modi’s ‘Make in India’ roadshow heads to Sydney today
“Modi Express” flagged off; Minister hails PM’s visit
G20 backs Modi’s strong pitch for repatriation of black money
Merkel raises axing of German from KVs
Learn from Gandhiji’s teachings: Modi
Tax havens should provide information on black money: Modi
As it happened: Modi in Brisbane
Modi much sought after at G20
Modi regales Obama, Abbott with tales of Griffin
Repatriation of black money ‘a key priority’, says Modi
2. Vandalur zoo’s errant tigress trapped
3. Record stand by Thirushkamini and Punam
4. I’d like to play Capriati again: Hingis
5. Subrata Paul helps Mumbai escape with a draw
5. Swiss stars in locker-room spat: McEnroe
6. CTL: Delhi Dreams off to a winning start
7. Game 7: Passive Anand holds Carlsen in a marathon
8. CTL: Aces fight off the Raptors
9. Walsh all but on his way out

News Headlines by The Indian Express 17 Nov
1. PM Modi arrives at Sydney stadium, to address Indian diaspora at 1 pm
Modi is the first prime minister to visit Australia in 28 years after Rajiv Gandhi in 1986.
PM Modi gives a strong push to govt agenda on black money
No German in KVs: Merkel raises issue with PM Narendra Modi
Understanding the permanent solution at WTO
2. Migrant votes key if turnout low, BJP may manipulate: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah has accused the BJP of trying to manipulate the system by registering migrants as new voters.
BSF personnel opens fire near CM Omar Abdullah’s residence, detained by J&K police
INTERVIEW: Regret that benefits of reduced militancy didn’t reach people during this tenure
3. Mamata, Mulayam failed to empower Muslims: Asaduddin Owaisi
Owaisi says MIM to contest polls in UP, Bengal, but will skip Bihar, Jharkhand, J&K.
4. Cabinet expansion next week, talks with Sena possible: CM Devendra Fadnavis
"The doors for talks with Sena are not closed. In politics such a thing never happens," said CM Fadnavis.
5. No water supply in toilets for Mumbai sanitation workers
For 62 years now, this and other BMC-owned quarters for safai karamcharis across Mumbai have had no water supply.
6. Delhi boy lost life to rare disease, stays alive in Wimpy Kid book
Pranav’s mother, said Kinney had grown to be a friend to her son in the short span of time they had known each other.
7. Six things you need to know about public Wi-Fi at Connaught Place
All you need is a mobile phone with an active number and wi-fi receiver.
8. AIIMS doctor, 3 of family and driver killed in Greater Noida Expressway horror
SUV rams into truck at night, killing ENT specialist, wife, uncle and aunt on way back from Etah; 3 others critically injured.
9. BJP manipulates system to suit their advantage, says Omar; Srikanth defeats Lin Dan in Badminton
10. Centre sits on royalty slabs for bio resources, loses Rs 25,000 cr a year
Still to notify what firms need to pay, pressure from industry lobbies holds back guidelines.
11. Saina Nehwal remade in China
Nehwal beats Japan’s Yamaguchi 21-12, 22-20 to become first non-Chinese in a decade to win China Open.
12. 9-yr-old boy killed in Wardha, body parts eaten, say police
Forty-year old Pathan is a father of three children himself. The Mules have a son and a daughter besides deceased Rupesh.
13. With Rs 2.8 cr, Sachin adopts Andhra village
Sachin decided to adopt the village, which has a population of 5,000, after a chance meeting on a flight with Nellore joint collector.
14. Alleged cellphone thief bobbitised, killed by Kolkata MBBS students
The youth was beaten to death, allegedly by students of a Kolkata medical college who also cut off his private parts.
15. Brothers Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan together at Arpita Khan's mehendi
This will soon become the most liked Photo on Facebook and most retweeted on Twitter soon - a pic of the two warring Khans SRK and Salman kissing their soon-to-wed sister Arpita Khan.
16. Not scared but hesitant to join politics, says Rajinikanth
Rajini was responding to director Ameer who suggested it during the audio launch of his latest film, Lingaa.

News Headlines by The Times of India 17 Nov.
1. PM Modi to address Indian diaspora in Sydney
Thousands of ecstatic supporters of PM Modi gathered at Sydney's Allphones Arena, dancing and singing and chanting "Modi, Modi" as they waited to hear his address.
2. Red scare? Telangana mantris get bullet-proof cars
Barely months after CM K Chandrasekhar Rao denied there was any Maoist threat, the govt did a volte-face and said it had provided ministers with bullet-proof cars.
3. From January 2015, life-saving drugs to show govt-fixed rates in bold red
4. Refuelling row delayed PM Modi’s flight in Myanmar
5. Video nails AMU VC's lie on TOI ban |
6. Dog-loving Bengaluru euthanised 53,254 canines in 14yrs
7. Japan slides into recession as tax hike takes toll
8. Nehru's personal papers still a secret with Sonia
9. India urges higher pay for millions of Gulf workers
10. Don't pin any hopes on us in future: Shiv Sena tells BJP
11. Aware of dangers of politics, hesitant to join: Rajinikanth |
12. 8 killed after container falls on them near Satara
13. BJP supporter killed as Parui erupts again
14. Kim Kardashian donates her butt to museum for posteriority's sake
15. Facebook working on LinkedIn rival: Report
16. Blog: Kiss of Love — letting culture be
17. 'Cash transfers can save Rs 30k cr/year in food subsidies'

News Headlines by The Hindu 17 Nov.
1. CPI in Kerala hits back at CPI(M)
2. US State Department’s unclassified computer network hacked
3. Pinarayi lashes out at CPI
4. I might do ‘Running Man’ sequel: Arnold Schwarzenegger
5. Michael Clarke doubtful for India Test series
6. Sena squirms
7. Statistical highlights of fifth India-Sri Lanka ODI
8. Parents of slain US aid worker 'heartbroken'
9. Rupee gains 5 paise against dollar in early trade
10. Sensex retreats from record high on profit-booking
11. Gulf stability and the oil supply scenario
Given that oil has been central to West Asian affairs, it is not surprising that oil-related developments should be examined in terms of their economic and political implications in the fraught enviro.
12. Continent of the Islamic State
The tectonic shifts that continue to create the Islamic State are to be found in the harsh repression of ordinary grievances, whether against corruption or for better wages.
13. ‘Gita my basis for counselling Hindus in U.S. military’
Indian-American Pratima Dharm speaks of her deep links with India, and shares her thoughts on Hindus in the U.S. military and the kind of leader she hopes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be.