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Nation Current Affairs 20 May 2018

Nation, Current affairs, 20 May 2018

Woman's brother claimed that after their father's death in 2014, the authorities concerned have not sanctioned the pension. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan woman with disabilities wants to die, seeks PM Modi's consent

Supreme Court has recently allowed passive euthanasia for terminally-ill patients, on a petition seeking recognition of the 'living will'.
20 May 2018 7:59 PM
The marathon three-day political slugfest in the state culminated in B S Yeddyurappa resigning as chief minister on Saturday after he failed to muster support of seven additional MLAs to ensure he remained in office. (Photo: PTI)

'Contradictions' in JD(S)-Cong alliance will help us make comeback: BJP leaders

'We may have lost the battle, but we will win the war,' is how BJP party leader put it, referring to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
20 May 2018 7:47 PM
Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said "people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet". (Photo: File | Representational)

China's gold mine right next to Arunachal border could irk India: report

The mine project is being undertaken in Lhunze County under Chinese control adjacent to the Indian border.
20 May 2018 7:25 PM
Secretary Defence Production Ajay Kumar said the government had decided to introduce AI in all the three forces as it would be a "big area" considering the requirements of future warfare. (Photo: AP | Representational)

India working on unmanned tanks, vessels, robotic weaponry for future wars

The move is part of a broader policy initiative to prepare the Army, Navy and the Air Force for next generation warfare.
20 May 2018 7:11 PM
India looks to upgrade its defence system by incorporating artificial intelligence. (Photo: AFP/File)

India working on unmanned tanks, vessels, robotic weaponry for future wars

The move is part of a broader policy initiative to prepare the Army, Navy and the Air Force for next generation warfare.
20 May 2018 5:02 PM
The agency recently chargesheeted both Modi and Choksi separately in the scam and will now approach the Interpol for a Red Corner Notice aimed at bringing them back for facing trial in the cases against them. (Photo: PTI/File)

CBI likely to approach Interpol for red corner notice against Nirav, Mehul Choksi

The PNB had approached the CBI with a complaint on the basis of which the agency had registered an FIR against Modi.
20 May 2018 2:54 PM
Rajinikanth was talking to reporters after a meeting with the women's wing of his Rajini Makkal Mandram. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Victory for democracy: Rajinikanth hails SC’s intervention in Karnataka politics

However, Rajinikanth refused to comment on whether his party would strike an alliance with Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam.
20 May 2018 2:50 PM
Kathua gangrape and murder case sparked nationwide outrage and protests. (Photo: File/PTI)

Kathua rape accused’s signatures don’t match exam attendance sheet: forensic report

Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory's report, detailing this conclusion, has been submitted to crime branch of J&K police.
20 May 2018 2:13 PM
The dead jawans were travelling through Cholnar village in a police vehicle which blew up after hitting an IED device. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

6 jawans killed, one injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, 'Naxals targeted jawans by planting IED rather than fighting them face to face.'
20 May 2018 1:45 PM
The passenger was scheduled to board Air India's 2:30 am Mumbai flight and since it got delayed for about three hours, he questioned the airline officials and it led to a verbal duel, airport sources said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Angered by delay of his Air India flight, 'tipsy' man harms self using pen

The passenger was taken to a hospital within the airport premises for treatment, and the flight later departed without him.
20 May 2018 1:34 PM
In reply to an RTI query, the state-owned bank also declined to share copy of inspection reports related to the scam. (Photo: PTI)

PNB refuses to disclose details on over Rs 13,000 cr scam

The section bars disclosure of information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders.
20 May 2018 1:30 PM
Birju Kishore Salla created the hijack scare in a Jet Airways flight last year following which he was arrested by the Crime Branch. (Photo: File/PTI)

Mumbai jeweller who created hijack scare becomes first to be put on no fly list

Birju Kishore Salla (37) was also the first to be booked under stringent Anti-Hijacking Act which had replaced the vintage law of 1982.
20 May 2018 1:29 PM
‘(Pakistan) Rangers called up Jammu BSF formation today and beseeched to stop firing,’ a BSF spokesman said. (Representational Image/PTI)

Pak Rangers pleaded for ceasefire after our retaliation across IB: BSF

BSF released 19-second thermal-imagery footage showing destruction of Pak picket in retaliation to unprovoked shelling.
20 May 2018 1:05 PM
Paras Chandra Jain seen on video making these remarks at an event in Khandwa, around 250 kilometres from state capital Bhopal. (Photo: Twitter/@parasjainonline)

Stay single if you want to succeed in politics: MP minister in his ‘Mann ki Baat’

Madhya Pradesh energy minister Paras Chandra Jain said, 'Only those who are unmarried should be made legislators and ministers'.
20 May 2018 11:52 AM
Vehicles parked in front of the slaughterhouse at Kunnukuzhy, which was shut in 2012. (file pic)

Thiruvananthapuram corporation plans to set up one more abattoir

Meet on June 11 to discuss possibility.
20 May 2018 6:35 AM
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Kozhikode: Ropeway project may soon be a reality

Kozhikode, Wayanad districts to benefit from tourism venture, collectors express enthusiasm.
20 May 2018 6:32 AM
The umbrella-manufacturing initiative was started by the tribal organisation named 'Thumb' and an online community 'Peace Collective.' (Photo: DC)

Techies market ‘Karthumbi’ for tribal women

‘Progressive Techies’ has already sold 6000 handmade umberalls.
20 May 2018 6:30 AM
CM Pinarayi Vijayan

CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises education for migrant workers’ children

The Chief Minister said his government would provide them with facilities to learn Malayalam.
20 May 2018 6:27 AM
CM Pinarayi Vijayan

CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches online software building permit

Its services will be extended to all categories of buildings later, he added.
20 May 2018 6:23 AM
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Kerala: Education, social justice departments to decide on special schools

Mr Biju Prabhakar held talks with the organisations working for the welfare of special needs children on Saturday.
20 May 2018 6:20 AM

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While six bridges and a link road will be constructed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, four bridges will be built by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, three by the HRDCL and one bridge by the QQSUDA. (Representational Image: PTI)
 

Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct associate professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, told Deccan Chronicle, “The climate models have predicted that this is going to be a warmer summer and the hot areas will be hotter than before. In Telangana, we are seeing 38ºC in February itself, which is an indication of what is in store in April and May.” (Representational DC Image)
 

When Cupid strikes OTT platforms

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Kerala transman gives birth to baby, first case in India

Ziya Paval recently took to Instagram and announced that Zahhad was eight months pregnant. Paval and Zahhad have been living together for the past three years. (Twitter)
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