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Deep space exploration next, prepare for it: Modi to scientists on National Space Day New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked space scientists to prepare for a deep space exploration mission to unravel the secrets that brighten the future of humanity.

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Votes ‘stolen’ in Maharashtra, Haryana and Karnataka; now attempts on in Bihar: Rahul Katihar (Bihar): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that attempts were being made to "steal" votes of the people in Bihar by the ruling BJP at the Centre in collusion with the Election Commission (EC).

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JK govt takes over schools linked to banned JeI amid criticism Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday took over the management of the 215 schools linked with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) amidst sharp criticism by most political parties in the valley, even as Education Minister Sakina Itoo asserted that these educational institutes will only be looked after till the new managing committees are formed.

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CBI books Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 2,929 crore 'bank fraud' case; searches his residence New Delhi/Mumbai: The CBI searched the Mumbai residence of Reliance Communication Ltd. (RCOM) Director Anil Ambani on Saturday after recently registering a case over the alleged defrauding of State Bank of India of Rs 2929.05 crore, officials said.

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Jaishankar flags 3 main issues in ties with US; says India has certain red lines for trade pact New Delhi: India has certain "red lines" in its negotiations for a trade deal with the US and it will stand firm in protecting the interests of farmers and small producers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, days before additional American tariffs on Indian goods are set to come into effect.

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Dharmasthala: SIT arrests complainant who alleged multiple murders, rapes, burials Mangaluru (Karnataka): The complainant, who had alleged multiple murders, rapes, and burials in Dharmasthala over the past two decades, was arrested on Saturday by the SIT probing the charges, officials said.

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8 killed in heavy rains-related incidents in different parts of country; max in Jharkhand New Delhi: At least eight people were killed and several were injured in the last 24 hours in incidents related to heavy rains in several parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu.

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SC asks AIFF, FSDL to end row over master rights agreement New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) to sort out the issue concerning renewal of master rights agreement which has affected the Indian Super League this season.

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Staunch Trump loyalist Sergio Gor to be next US envoy to India Washington: Sergio Gor, the White House personnel director and a loyal member of President Donald Trump's inner circle, has been nominated as the next American envoy to India, a move that comes amid an estrangement of ties between the two countries over trade-related issues.

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Kwatra’s diplomatic engagement: Indian envoy meets more US lawmakers amid tariff tensions New York: Continuing his diplomatic engagement, Indian envoy to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met more US lawmakers to discuss “balanced trade ties” amid tariff tensions between New Delhi and Washington.

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Sri Lankan ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to ICU after remand Colombo: Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Saturday shifted to the intensive care unit of the Colombo National Hospital, a day after he was arrested and refused bail over alleged misuse of state funds during his tenure.

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Master rights agreement dispute: parties urged to resolve renewal impasse affecting league operations and contractual continuity. A dispute over renewal of a master rights agreement between a sports federation and a commercial developer prompted judicial direction that the parties resolve their contractual impasse which has affected the league season; separately, investigators registered a bank fraud case against a corporate director and his company and conducted searches, and a regional government temporarily took over management of 215 schools linked to a proscribed organization pending formation of new managing committees.