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The Karnataka BJP leader refused to speculate on possible mid-term assembly elections, and said he has not abandoned his “chief ministerial ambitions completely yet”. He said the party was not in a hurry to grab power and the state unit will continue to function as a responsible opposition party. With the party senior leadership not keen on installing its government in the state, sources claimed the days of Yeddyurappa as state party chief are numbered.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dont-destablise-hdk-govt-bjp-tells-yeddy/articleshow/69605544.cms

The Congress on Saturday re-elected Sonia Gandhi as the chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). The meeting was attended by the 52 newly-elected Lok Sabha members of the Congress along with its Rajya Sabha members at the central hall of Parliament. This was the first official meeting that Congress prez Rahul Gandhi attended after party's CWC meet.

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News from India and across the world, as it happens. Stay with TOI for live updates

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As the country’s new ‘Raksha Mantri’, Singh will have his plate full. The myriad challenges range from tackling the collusive threat from China and Pakistan to bolstering India’s fledgling defence-industrial base to get out of the strategically-vulnerable position of being the world’s largest arms importer.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/china-pakistan-reforms-rajnath-has-his-plate-full/articleshow/69605409.cms

The leadership change in the high-profile ministry is expected to usher in a certain decisiveness and an iron-handed approach to terror, insurgency and secessionism. Shah, through his career, has come forth as a hardcore nationalist unflinching in his pursuit of whatever he perceives as crucial to national security.

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The first meeting of the newly constituted Union cabinet of the NDA government took several key decisions. Among them were the extension of the existing PM-KISAN scheme and introduction of a pension scheme for farmers, traders and shopkeepers. Here is a look at the various decisions taken during the meeting.

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Fulfilling its poll promise, the Modi 2.0 government approved a proposal to extend the benefit of Rs 6,000 per year under the PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers in the country. The decision was taken in the first Cabinet meeting of the new NDA government, which came back to power, winning over 350 seats. In its manifesto for 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised to extend the scheme to all farmers.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cabinet-approves-extension-of-pm-kisan-scheme-to-all-farmers/articleshow/69601222.cms

In one of the first moves after assuming office, the Modi-II government has removed all temporary restrictions in Indian airspace enforced from February 27. This essentially, say highly placed sources, is India's gesture to Pakistan to open up its airspace for overflying reciprocally and shorten flying distance between parts of South Asia, including Delhi, and the west.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iaf-removes-temporary-restrictions-post-february-27-in-signal-to-pakistan-to-open-its-airspace-for-overflying-again/articleshow/69600819.cms

When Chris Gayle bats the world record is always on the cards, and that's exactly what happened in the ICC World Cup 2019 match against Pakistan. The 'Universe Boss' now owns the record of hitting the most number of sixes in the World Cup history.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/icc-world-cup-chris-gayle-records-most-number-of-sixes-in-world-cup-history/articleshow/69599941.cms

India's GDP growth for the Jan-March (Q4) quarter slowed to 5.8% from 6.6% in the previous (Oct-Dec) quarter. This is the slowest GDP growth rate in 5 years, as a chill in domestic and global consumer demand hit manufacturers and service providers. India has lost its spot as the fastest growing major economy to China which notched a 6.4% growth in the March quarter.

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PM Narendra Modi surprised markets by naming Nirmala Sitharaman, formerly the country’s defence minister, as the next finance minister at a time when Asia’s third-largest economy is stuttering. The benchmark BSE sensex plunged 118 points or 0.30% to close at 39,714, while the broader NSE Nifty settled 0.19% lower at 11,923.

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I must have seen the commercial for Prevagen 50 times. Perhaps you’ve seen it, too: “You might take something for your heart… your joints… your digestion. So why wouldn’t you take something for the most important part of you… your brain? With an ingredient originally found in jellyfish! Healthier brain, better life!”

Like many heavily-advertised supplements, this one makes many claims. The bottle promises it “improves memory” and “supports: healthy brain function, sharper mind, clearer thinking.” Never mind that the main ingredient in jellyfish (apoaequorin) has no known role in human memory, or that many experts believe supplements like this would most likely be digested in the stomach and never wind up anywhere near the brain. Oh, and the commercial doesn’t mention any risks of treatment or cost (though I found it online for $1 to $2/day).

But does this supplement actually do what it says? If it doesn’t, how can the manufacturer make these claims? And if apoaequorin is so great, why aren’t jellyfish smarter, as a colleague of mine wonders?

Mind the gap between graphics and reality

As “proof” of power, a bar graph shows a rise from 5% to 10% to 20% over 90 days in “recall tasks.” But there’s no way to know what these numbers refer to, how many people were studied, or other important details. And no information is provided about effects on memory after 90 days. The fine print under the graph says that the supplement “improved recall tasks in subjects” without explaining what this means. While a company-sponsored study reported improvements in memory after people took apoaequorin, the published version demonstrated minimal improvement (summarized here).

The US Federal Trade Commission wasn’t convinced of the supplement’s benefits. It charged the supplement maker with false advertising back in 2012. In the legal filings, the company was accused of selectively reporting data and misleading the public though claims that Prevagen is “clinically proven” to improve cognitive function. The lawsuit has not yet been decided.

Supplement claims sound good — so why the disclaimers?

Although there are many thousands of supplements and hundreds of conditions for which they’re intended, it’s often hard to say if they’re doing much of anything. For example, glucosamine has been promoted for many years as “good for joint health.” I have patients who swear by it. But the best studies suggest modest effects, if any. When it comes to “heart healthy” vitamins, consider the example of vitamin E, once considered potentially useful to prevent or treat heart disease. Yet, study after study showed no benefit. In fact, it may increase the risk of heart failure. As for probiotic supplements, there is no convincing evidence that their use improves digestive health or prevents digestive disease in healthy people.

Rather than focus on the benefits touted, it may make more sense to read the standard disclaimer required on supplements: “These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.”

The FDA takes a stand

Fortunately, the FDA does take note of false claims that go too far. On Feb. 11, 2019, Scott Gottlieb, the FDA commissioner, announced a plan to modernize regulation and oversight of dietary supplements. Key points include:

• notifying the public promptly if a dietary supplement is illegal or dangerous and should not be consumed
• ensuring flexible regulations to evaluate safety while encouraging development of new products
• creating a consortium of leading scientific minds from industry, academia, and government to improve safety evaluations of dietary supplements
• taking strong actions against makers of illegal products, including those making false claims or containing impurities or ingredients not listed on the label (see my earlier blog post on tainted supplements).

What are the rules?

• Supplement makers can make general claims about connections between their supplement and the body’s “structure and function.” For example, a vitamin maker touting calcium in a product can say it’s good for bone health –– although calcium supplements may offer little or nothing for most people with healthy bones, diets rich in calcium, and no medical condition requiring extra calcium.
• Supplement makers cannot claim their product treats or prevents a particular disease. That disclaimer, which may seem to contradict marketing promises, must appear on every package. So, commercials suggesting that a supplement can reverse or slow Alzheimer’s disease, or any dementia, are perilously close to running afoul of the rules on marketing supplements. The makers of Prevagen have been warned before about making deceptive claims by the Federal Trade Commission and New York state’s attorney general in 2017).

The bottom line

There is clearly an enormous appetite in this country for dietary supplements. The supplement industry is now worth an estimated $40 billion. There are more than 50,000 products, an increase of more than 10 times just over the last two decades.

But there’s a reason every dietary supplement carries a disclaimer. “This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” It should remind us all to be skeptical of claims we see in ads for dietary supplements. Unlike prescription drugs, supplements are not thoroughly tested or evaluated. While dietary supplements might provide benefits in certain cases, it’s vitally important that their makers not make unfounded claims to exploit consumers. And, of course, these products should contain only what they’re supposed to contain.

I think the FDA’s plan to take strong action on dietary supplements is good news. I hope it leads to some real change in the industry. In the meantime, keep your remote handy. If you see an ad that seems too good to be true, you should probably just switch stations.

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Former foreign secretary S Jaishankar has been appointed as the new external affairs minister, the first career diplomat to handle the key portfolio. Considered an expert on China and the US, the new external affairs minister's moves will be keenly watched to see whether he brings any changes in India's approach in dealing with a hostile Pakistan.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/s-jaishankar-becomes-first-career-diplomat-to-be-appointed-external-affairs-minister/articleshow/69595682.cms

West Indies Jason Holder won the toss and chose to bowl against Pakistan in their World Cup game at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/west-indies-vs-pakistan-live-score-world-cup-2019/articleshow/69594951.cms

The government On Friday announced the portfolios of the Union ministers with BJP President Amit Shah being named Home Minister while Rajnath Singh will be Defence Minister and Nirmala Sitharaman the Finance Minister. Former foreign secretary S Jaishankar will be the new External Affairs Minister.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/union-cabinet-2019-complete-list-of-portfolios/articleshow/69593860.cms

Portfolios of ministers in the new Narendra Modi govt has been announced. The new Cabinet is likely to meet today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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The second Narendra Modi-led BJP government on Friday appointed Nirmala Sitharaman as the new finance minister. Sitharaman replaced Arun Jaitley who decided to opt out on health grounds.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/nirmala-sitharaman-appointed-new-finance-minister-replaces-arun-jaitley/articleshow/69593189.cms

After the swearing-in, all interest now centres around the portfolio distribution in the Narendra Modi govt 2.0. The new Cabinet is likely to meet for the first time today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/live-updates-union-cabinet-ministers-portfolios-announced-amit-shah-gets-home-ministry/articleshow/69590560.cms

After the swearing-in, all interest now centres around the portfolio distribution in the Narendra Modi govt 2.0. The new Cabinet is likely to meet for the first time today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Uttar Pradesh, which sent the highest number of 64 MPs from the ruling alliance to the 17th Lok Sabha, on Thursday got the biggest representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers. Nine of the 57 ministers are from the state, excluding the PM who represents Varanasi, followed by seven from Maharashtra and six from Bihar.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/up-has-most-ministers-andhra-pradesh-gets-none-in-modi-2-0/articleshow/69588187.cms

Pratap Chandra Sarangi is an unlikely politician. A bachelor who lives in a thatched house, rides a bicycle and leads a simple life, the 64-year-old MP from Balasore took oath on Thursday as a minister of state in the Modi government.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/modi-2-0-cabinet-odisha-mp-pratap-chandra-sarangi-known-for-simple-lifestyle/articleshow/69590839.cms

Modi’s team has a new look and the message of change will be amplified if Amit Shah takes over as home minister, a very strong possibility according to sources who mentioned — finance ministry — as another possible assignment for the BJP president. Rajnath Singh could move to defence to replace Nirmala Sitharaman who, in case Shah gets home ministry, may shift to finance.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-cabinet-home-or-finance-for-amit-shah-mea-likely-for-ex-foreign-secy/articleshow/69589487.cms

Congress announced that it would not be on television debates for a month. AICC spokesman Randeep Surjewala tweeted, “Congress has decided to not send spokespersons on television debates for a month. All media channels/editors are requested to not place Congress representatives on their shows.”

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-decides-to-go-off-airwaves-for-a-month/articleshow/69589442.cms

Amit Shah makes his debut, and Suresh Prabhu his exit. Jaishankar is the big surprise, and Sushma the shock omission. As the 58 shades of Team Modi are unveiled in a US-style inauguration, TOI introduces you to the newbies and veterans

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/these-men-and-women-will-run-india-for-the-next-5-years/articleshow/69589866.cms

Expectations that Modi will send several signals at the start of his second term were not belied. The PM made it clear that the process of raising a new rung of leaders has begun in right earnest and he won’t be constrained by reputations. Within the limitations of working with a finite pool, the exclusions demonstrate that “merit” and “fitness” have been applied as criteria.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/home-or-finance-for-amit-shah-mea-likely-for-ex-foreign-secy/articleshow/69589487.cms

Jaishankar’s appointment opens the door for lateral entry at the highest level of the government, as well as the entry of technocrats in ministerial roles. As foreign secretary, Jaishankar occupied the right-hand corner office on the first floor of MEA headquarters. If he takes over as minister, as is being widely speculated, he will remain on the first floor, but shift to the office in the other corner.

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With 16 MPs, JD(U) is the third largest party in NDA in the Lok Sabha after BJP and Shiv Sena. JD(U) was eyeing at least two Cabinet posts besides a junior minister’s berth in the council of ministers. However, BJP offered JD(U) only one Cabinet post, which was not acceptable to the party.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jdu-stays-out-of-modi-cabinet-with-nitish-refusing-token-participation/articleshow/69589453.cms

Congress congratulated PM Narendra Modi and his team of cabinet ministers after they took oath as ministers in the NDA govt. "We wish them the best & look forward to working with them on the growth & development of India & all its citizens," the Congress tweeted. The tweet came shortly after Modi took oath as PM of India along with 57 other ministers.

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The new cabinet of the NDA government will see several ministers who will be serving in the Union cabinet for the first time. BJP president Amit Shah is the most prominent faces among the list of first-time leaders who took the oath along with Narendra Modi. ​​

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Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the country's Prime Minister for a second term, heading the National Democratic Alliance government in the presence of a large gathering of national and international dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Actinic keratoses are small, red, scaly spots that can feel like dry, sandpapery skin. They are a direct result of ultraviolet radiation, which is why they most commonly occur in sun-exposed areas, such as the face, forearms, and hands.

Why are actinic keratoses a concern? If left untreated, some actinic keratoses can develop into squamous cell skin cancers. Actinic keratosis can develop in almost 40% of white patients older than 50, making it the most common precancerous skin condition in this population. It is also one of the most common reasons for which people visit a dermatologist.

Field-directed treatments for multiple actinic keratoses

Cryotherapy, or the targeted use of liquid nitrogen, is commonly used to treat individual lesions. But what if there are many actinic keratoses scattered all over the face or hands? This is when field-directed therapy — using a treatment method to treat an entire area of skin — can be helpful.

There are several field-directed therapies available.

• A topical cream containing fluorouracil, a chemotherapy drug, works by disrupting DNA synthesis in and thereby destroying actinic keratosis cells. It can be applied at home and is typically used twice a day for two to four weeks.
• Topical imiquimod cream stimulates a local immune response in the skin, leading to destruction of the actinic keratosis cells. It can be applied at home and is typically used two to three times a week for up to 16 weeks, making this a longer course of treatment compared to topical fluorouracil.
• Topical ingenol mebutate gel injures two important components of actinic keratosis cells — mitochondria (the cells’ powerhouses) and plasma membranes (the cells’ gatekeepers) — leading to destruction of the cells. It is typically applied at home for three consecutive days. While convenient, many prescription plans do not cover this medication, making the out-of-pocket cost quite expensive.
• Photodynamic therapy uses light to activate a drug that is applied to the skin. This leads to destruction of actinic keratosis cells. This is an in-office procedure that is performed in one afternoon. It is a good option for those who prefer not to apply creams at home.

All of these therapies are frequently used by dermatologists, but there are no clear guidelines on which treatment is preferred.

New study compares effectiveness of field-directed treatments

An exciting study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine sought to determine how effectively each of these four field-directed therapies treats multiple actinic keratoses. In this study, 624 patients with multiple actinic keratoses were randomized to treatment with one of the four aforementioned field-directed treatments.

The primary endpoint of the study was the percentage of patients who had at least 75% reduction in their number of actinic keratoses after one year. The study found that the percentage of patients who achieved this goal was significantly higher in people treated with topical fluorouracil (75%), compared to those treated with topical imiquimod (54%), photodynamic therapy (38%), and topical ingenol mebutate (29%).

This seminal study highlights the important role of field-directed treatment of actinic keratosis in decreasing a person’s risk of developing squamous cell skin cancers.

While this study found topical fluorouracil cream to be the most effective agent, other treatments may still have a role; each treatment has advantages and disadvantages in terms of time and cost, which may influence individual preferences. If you have multiple actinic keratoses, speak to your dermatologist to determine which treatment is the right choice for you.

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Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the country's Prime Minister for a second term, heading the National Democratic Alliance government in the presence of a large gathering of national and international dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

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Imran Tahir was given the new ball to bowl the first over of the tournament that made him the first spinner in the World Cup history to open the proceedings. Tahir justified his skipper Faf du Plessis' decision as he struck on the second delivery to dismiss Jonny Bairstow for duck in the opening match of the World Cup

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A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the Chief Officers, Directors and Others of one of the biggest Film Studios in India Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd part of Network 18 Group owned by Mr.Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd and also against the Managing Director and Vice President of Shemaroo Entertainment Limited.

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Equity indices on Thursday finished in green with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 300 points ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. Sensex soared 330 points or 0.84 per cent to finish at record closing of 39,832, while the broader NSE Nifty moved 85 points or 0.71 per cent to settle at fresh closing high of 11,945.

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India's invitation to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders and heads of state from Mauritius and Kyrgyzstan to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony suggests India's priorities taking an eastward turn. BIMSTEC is important given that tensions with Pakistan, affect India's access to the rest of the Asian continent.

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Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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MPs selected for ministerial berths will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at 4.30 pm on Thursday, shortly before the swearing-in ceremony, sources said.

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Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.

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BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, DV Sadananda Gowda, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Giriraj Singh, Babul Supriyo and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal will be sworn-in as ministers in the second government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.

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BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, DV Sadananda Gowda, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Giriraj Singh, Babul Supriyo and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal will be sworn-in as ministers in the second government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.

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Tipped to win their first World Cup silverware, England face a stern test in the tournament opener at The Oval on Thursday, but the hosts have all bases covered to give the a tough time to the Proteas, who will be without the dependable Dale Steyn.

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Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

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YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday took the oath of office as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. DMK President MK Stalin and Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao were also present at the swearing-in ceremony. There are just two instances in the southern parts where father-son duo were elected as CMs. First was HD Kumaraswamy and the second is Jagan.

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YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy sworn-in as the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh post its bifurcation. The swearing-in ceremony is being held at IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada. Stay with us for all live updates:

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The list of Union ministers is likely to be sent to the Rashtrapati Bhavan soon, sources said. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have held several rounds of discussions in the last two days. BJP allies like Shiv Sena, JD(U), AIADMK, LJP, Akali Dal and Apna Dal are set to be represented in the govt. Modi will take oath along with a new council of ministers for a second term at 7pm.

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Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be making his on-air expert debut with the World Cup beginning on Thursday in England and Wales.

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Siddaramaiah, the face of Karnataka Congress, is facing flak from his own partymen who blame him for Congress’ worst-ever showing in Lok Sabha polls in the state. “Siddaramaiah was the one who created doubts in the minds of Congress and JD(S) voters by letting the ‘Siddaramaiah for CM’ clamour grow,” said a senior Congress leader. “Though he campaigned jointly with JD(S) leaders in the Old Mysuru region to undo the damage, the expected transfer of votes did not happen.”

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The Virat Kohli era in Indian cricket will be incomplete without a World Cup triumph as captain. Can the combative cricketer dispel growing perception that he isn’t a natural when it comes to leading in ODIs?

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Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.

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US IT services firm DXC –formed in 2017 with the merger of CSC and HP Enterprise’s service business – let go of 10,000 people, or 7% of its workforce, in the last fiscal as part of a turnaround plan. At least half of these job cuts were in India. The entity’s total headcount was 1.7 lakh around the time the merger was announced, but it’s now down to 1.33 lakh.

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While northern states have seen nearly a dozen father-son duo as CMs, there are just two instances in the southern parts. First is Karnataka where HD Kumaraswamy became the CM while his father HD Deve Gowda served as the CM from 1994 to 1996. Then comes YS Rajasekhara Reddy who served as the CM of AP from 2004 till his death in 2009. Now, his son Jaganmohan Reddy is AP's CM.

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Congress on Thursday barred its spokespersons from representing the party on TV debates for a month. Taking to Twitter, party communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala requested all media channels and its editors to not place any Congress representatives on their shows. This came after Rahul Gandhi offered to step down as party chief, taking moral responsibility for the dismal performance.

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After a bout with off-the-field controversy, KL Rahul is back doing what he does best, scoring runs. With a fine century in the second warm-up match against Bangladesh, Rahul now seems to be the right answer for the No.4 conundrum that India has been facing.

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Top party leaders spent the whole of Wednesday deliberating on who will make the cut for the Modi cabinet as also the portfolios. BJP president Amit Shah had two rounds of meetings with the Prime Minister, each lasting over three hours, for the second consecutive day. Shah’s 11 Akbar Road residence turned out to be the destination of all senior leaders of BJP just as Gujarat Bhavan was in 2014, where Modi had put up.

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Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday evening, PM Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the jawans who laid down their lives for the country post-independence. PM Modi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The 68-year-old stalwart is set to take oath as PM of India for the second consecutive term.

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In a letter to the PM, Jaitley referred to “serious health challenges” that have troubled him for the last 18 months to say that though “he had emerged out of most of them”, he needed to take a break. “I am writing to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health, therefore, not be part of any responsibility, for the present, in the government.”

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There will be no respite in terms of reduced travel time and operating costs for passenger and airlines, respectively, travelling between parts of South Asia this summer as Pakistan has now extended the closure of its airspace for overflying till June 15. The restriction, imposed since February 27, was to be reviewed on Thursday.

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The Army’s Quarter Master General (QMG) branch on May 24 directed that officers would be able to buy cars worth up to only Rs 12 lakh, excluding GST, and with an engine capacity up to 2,500 CC through the CSD route from June 1 onwards. A similar norm will be enforced for serving civilian officers in defence establishments. Other ranks or jawans, in turn, will be able to buy a car up to 1400 CC and not exceeding Rs 5 lakh, excluding GST, once during service and once after retirement.

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While Congress suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2019 election, BJP gave TMC a close run in West Bengal by finishing with 18 seats, just four behind the ruling party in the state. Though Mamata had earlier announced her plan to attend the swearing-in event, BJP’s decision to invite the “victims” of political violence in the state for the Rashtrapati Bhavan programme angered the CM who views it as a continuing saffron bid to embarrass her on the national stage.

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Senior-most Lok Sabha member Santosh Gangwar may be appointed as pro-tem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. Though another BJP member Maneka Gandhi shares the distinction with him, the possibility of her becoming minister in the new government leaves room only for Gangwar. Both Gangwar and Maneka have been elected for the eighth term.

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday advised Karti Chidambaram, a first-time MP from Tamil Nadu, to “pay attention” to his constituency rather than frequently travelling to foreign countries, and rejected his plea for a refund of Rs 10 crore he had deposited as security for going abroad.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met finance minister Arun Jaitley, hours after he announced his decision not to seek a ministerial berth in the new government. The deliberations at the meeting were not immediately known. Modi and his council of ministers would be sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhawan Thursday evening.

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Most people consume many different types of sugars from a variety of foods and beverages in their diet. A high intake of sugar is linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. But whether some sugars are healthier (or worse) than others remains a question of interest to many.

Sugar basics

Sugar provides energy that our cells need to survive. Sugar is a type of carbohydrate, a macronutrient that provides energy (in the form of calories) from foods and beverages we consume. Carbohydrates are classified into two subtypes of sugar: monosaccharides, or “simple sugars” (consisting of one molecule) and disaccharides (two molecules). The monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose. The major disaccharides include sucrose (one glucose molecule and one fructose molecule), lactose (one glucose molecule and one galactose molecule), and maltose (two glucose molecules).

Fructose, glucose, and sucrose are found naturally in fruit and some vegetables, while lactose is found in dairy, and maltose is found in germinating grains. Fructose and glucose are also found naturally in honey as well as in common table sugar.

Added versus natural sugars

An increasingly important distinction among sugars as they pertain to health is whether they occur naturally in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and dairy, or whether they are added sugars, added to foods and beverages during manufacturing, processing, or preparation.

Sugary beverages are the greatest source of added sugar in the diet, followed by sweets and grains such as ready-to-eat cereals. Intake of added sugar, particularly from beverages, has been associated with weight gain, and higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Natural and added sugars are metabolized the same way in our bodies. But for most people, consuming natural sugars in foods such as fruit is not linked to negative health effects, since the amount of sugar tends to be modest and is “packaged” with fiber and other healthful nutrients. On the other hand, our bodies do not need, or benefit from, eating added sugar.

The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the World Health Organization both recommend that added sugar be limited to no more than 10% of daily calories. The updated Nutrition Facts Panel, expected to be rolled out in 2020 or 2021, will prominently feature a line disclosing added sugar along with the corresponding 10% daily value, to help consumers gauge their added sugar intake.

Are all added sugars created equal?

Added sugars come from a variety of sources and go by many different names, yet they are all a source of extra calories and are metabolized by the body the same way. A common misconception exists that some added sugars such as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are unhealthy, while others such as agave nectar (from the succulent plant) are healthy.

The reality is that most added sugars are composed of glucose and fructose in varying ratios. For example, sucrose (common table sugar) is 50% glucose and 50% fructose; the most common form of HFCS (which is produced from corn starch through industrial processing) contains 45% glucose and 55% fructose; and some types of agave nectar contain up to 90% fructose and 10% glucose.

Glucose and fructose have different metabolic fates, so in theory consuming one over the other could lead to differences in metabolic health. For example, glucose is absorbed from the intestine into the blood and is and taken up into muscle, liver, and fat cells in response to the release of insulin from the pancreas. In contrast, fructose is metabolized in the liver and does not increase blood glucose or insulin levels. But since glucose and fructose travel together in the foods and beverages we eat, we need to consider their effects holistically.

Whether an added sugar contains more or less fructose versus glucose has little impact on health. (An exception may be people with diabetes who need to control their blood glucose, in which case a higher-fructose, lower-glucose sugar may be preferable.) Some types of added sugar — honey, for example — may also contain micronutrients or other bioactive compounds. But these properties have little benefit when it comes to metabolic health.

In short, it’s best to limit all sources of added sugar to within the recommended intake level. For most people, one type of sugar isn’t better than another.

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The BJP has managed to puncture opposition's claims that the party is anti-minority by winning more than 50% of the Lok Sabha seats in 90 'minority-concentration' districts identified in 2008 by the then UPA government.

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"We don't have any feeling that we have to go for elections. It is certain that they (Congress & JDS) will go home fighting each other. We will wait. We are 105 MLAs, we are ready to wait," Yeddyurappa said. The BJP had predicted the collapse of the coalition, claiming that 20 Congress MLAs were unhappy and may take "a decision" anytime.

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The bedrock of electrical manufacturing, rare earths are 17 elements that serve as key components in various electronic devices. China dominates the global supply chain and Washington relies heavily on the Asian superpower to access the metals. But Chinese state media is now suggesting that rare earth exports to the US could be cut, sparking fear among manufacturers.

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Among the best stands Bishan Singh Bedi's tightest spell ever: 12-8-6-1 against East Africa in 1975. And among the worst is when Sunil Gavaskar crawled his way to 36 not out in 60 overs against England in 1975. He played 174 balls. Then there is India’s batting average in all WC games (from 1975) of 32.6, and bowling average of 29.0.

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Health seems to have paused, if not ended, a superb four-decade-long political career of articulate, suave and super strategist Arun Jaitley — regarded by some as Narendra Modi's original 'Chanakya', his chief trouble-shooter since 2002 when the Gujarat riots hung over the then chief minister like a dark cloud.

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A day after 3 MLAs defected to the BJP, one more legislator from TMC switched loyalty to the saffron camp on Wednesday. The development comes even as the BJP claimed that 6 more MLAs along with a few former MPs of the party are likely to join the party soon. The development comes a day after three MLAs and 50 councillors from the party defected to the BJP

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Rahul Gandhi wants the party to consider a new chief — a non-Gandhi at that — prompting the party to consider options in case he doesn't back down.

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Yuzvendra Chahal had made his ODI and T20I debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy and since then the Haryana lad has played 41 ODIs and claimed 72 wickets at an average of 24.61, including two-five wicket hauls.

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India’s talismanic wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni's on-field presence of mind continues to impress cricket fans across the globe.

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that she will not be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony citing politicisation of an "august occasion to celebrate democracy". ".. I am sorry, Narendra Modi ji this has compelled me not to attend the ceremony," Banerjee said in her statement released on Twitter.

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The union finance minister, Arun Jaitley on Wednesday in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested to be relieved from any responsibility, opting out of the yet-to-be-formed cabinet. Jaitley requested that he "should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health", thus, excusing himself from the new Government.

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The Trump administration on Tuesday removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, citing certain developments and steps being taken by New Delhi which address some of its major concerns.

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The 73-year-old BJD president made a departure from the usual practice of holding the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. He took oath in an open ground in the presence of hundreds of BJD workers, prominent personalities from business and other fields and leaders from across the political spectrum. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office and secrecy to Patnaik .

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The Lok Sabha elections are over and results are out. Now, political circles are busy in retrospection of results and charting out the road ahead. Stay with TOI for all updates on subsequent developments:

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Karan moves HC for bail, says rape charges absurd. Over 10 days after a sessions court denied him bail, singer and actor Karan Oberoi on Tuesday filed for bail before Bombay high court in a case of alleged rape.

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The Lok Sabha elections are over and results are out. Now, political circles are busy in retrospection of results and charting out the road ahead. Stay with TOI for all updates on subsequent developments:

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Can Kohli & Co bring back the Cup that India has won twice - in 2011 and 1983? Here’s a snapshot of how the Men in Blue match up against their nine opponents, beginning their campaign against South Africa in Southampton.

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There is a view within the BJP that Amit Shah may join the govt after playing a crucial role in the party's return to power. The meeting lasted about five hours and while there was no official word on what transpired in the meeting but the PM and Shah are believed to have discussed the formation of the second Modi government, including choices for ministerial berths.

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With his century in India's victory over Bangladesh in a warm-up fixture, Rahul, who came in at No. 4, has almost grabbed the most-debated spot for the opening match against South Africa on June 5, while Dhoni looked his old-self with a blistering ton in India's 95-run win.

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Bollywood renowned singer Anu Malik was accused of sexual misbehaviour by four female singers which also included Shweta Pandit and Sona Mohapatra.

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Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rejigged her 43-member cabinet with her focus firmly on North Bengal and Jangalmahal, where her party faced huge reverses in the Lok Sabha elections. Mamata’s damage control exercise came barely a couple of hours after three Bengal MLAs and 50 civic councillors joined BJP at a press conference at its central headquarters in Delhi.

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In his first major international engagements after re-election, PM Modi will have bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek on June 13 and 14. While official sources said no bilateral engagement has been scheduled with Pak PM Imran Khan, the possibility of a passing meeting, in an informal setting, may not be ruled out with him.

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BJP’s two allies in Bihar — JD(U) and LJP — are set to join the Narendra Modi Cabinet. LJP said it will send the name of its party supremo Ram Vilas Paswan for his induction in the Cabinet. Among the JD(U) MPs, possibility of Santosh Kushwaha from Purnia, Mahabali Singh from Karakat and Ramnath Thakur, a Rajya Sabha MP, are seen as the top contenders from the party.

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The government will decide on whether to refer the grounded Jet Airways to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office after a new minister takes charge later this week as an inspection by the registrar of companies showed alleged irregularities. Sources said that the inspection has suggested diversion of funds and added that the investments into Jet subsidiaries, including loans extended by the airline, needed to be probed thoroughly before a clean chit could be given.

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KL Rahul (108 off 99 balls) took the attack back to the opposition after early dismissals while MS Dhoni's free-spirited approach also got him a century (113 off 78 balls) as India registered an emphatic 95-run win over Bangladesh in the second World Cup warm-up game on Tuesday.

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A host of global leaders, including Sri Lankan president and Nepalese Prime Minister, along with several opposition leaders, chief ministers and governors are likely to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on May 30. Invitations have also been sent to all prominent opposition leaders, chief ministers and governors for the ceremony.

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Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee secretary Sushil Asopa said the state unit chief Sachin Pilot should have been made chief minister instead of Ashok Gehlot. Jaipur former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who was also the Congress candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, blamed poor booth management for her own defeat and sought a detailed analysis.

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Even amid the rush of final exams and graduation celebrations at this time of year, college beckons with the chance to live on your own, find new friends, and explore interesting ideas. Yet for college students — as well as high school students and parents craning for a glimpse down the road — these changes can also be stressful. Overnight, college students separate from their traditional support system of family and friends. They also face many new challenges, such as living with roommates, managing heavy workloads, and developing an independent identity. It’s no surprise that anxiety often spikes during college. So, what do we know about anxiety during the college years? How can you cope if you’re facing it? And can you take steps this summer to help you handle anxiety when you head off to — or back to — a college campus?

What do we know about anxiety in college?

It’s common. Anxiety in college is very common. According to the American College Health Association Fall 2018 National College Health Assessment, 63% of college students in the US felt overwhelming anxiety in the past year. In the same survey, 23% reported being diagnosed or treated by a mental health professional for anxiety in the past year.

The sharpest increase in anxiety occurs during the initial transition to college. A recent study demonstrated that psychological distress among college students — that is, their levels of anxiety, depression, and stress — rises steadily during the first semester of college and remains elevated throughout the second semester. This suggests that the first year of college is an especially high-risk time for the onset or worsening of anxiety.

It’s caused by many factors. Many factors contribute to the heightened risk for anxiety among college students. For example, sleep disruption caused by drinking excess caffeine and pulling all-nighters is associated with increased anxiety among college students. Loneliness also predicts mental health problems, including anxiety. Academic factors  like school stress and disengagement from studies are also associated with psychological distress among college students.

It may be on the rise. College students today appear to be more stressed and anxious than ever before. A recent study in Sweden showed that anxiety levels have increased in recent years, especially among young adults. In the US, some research shows a decrease in psychological well-being among adolescents over the past several years. It’s not entirely clear what is causing this trend, though research shows a strong association between time spent on electronic communication (social media, smartphones) and reduced well-being among adolescents. Electronic communication might interfere with adjustment to college if it replaces healthy coping behaviors like exercise, face-to-face social interactions, and studying.

How to cope with anxiety in college

Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an administrator, our tips on coping with anxiety in college may help. Even if you haven’t yet started college, it can be useful to think ahead.

For students:

• Approach, don’t avoid. College is challenging and many students cope by avoiding stressors (skipping class, staying in bed all day). However, we know that avoidance tends to make anxiety worse over time. Instead, practice taking small steps to approach anxiety-provoking situations. If you’re struggling in a class, try emailing the professor for help. If you’re feeling lonely, try introducing yourself to someone in the dining hall. Not at college yet? Practice this skill over the summer by participating in pre-college programs on campus.
• Practice self-care. Many students struggle to maintain healthy eating habits, consistent exercise, and regular sleep without the structure of home. But self-care behaviors like these are extremely important for regulating mood and helping people cope with stress. Try to establish your own self-care routine — preferably before you even start college. Good sleep hygiene is key. Set a consistent bedtime and wake-up time each day. Avoid using your bed for activities other than sleep, like studying. Limit caffeine in the evening and limit alcohol altogether, as it interferes with restful sleep.
• Find resources on campus. Many colleges offer resources to help students navigate the initial transition to campus and cope with stress. Investigate campus resources for academic advising, study support, peer counseling, and student mental health. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health issue, such as an anxiety disorder, you may also want to find a mental health provider near campus. If you struggle with anxiety and you’ll be starting college next year, you may find it helps to establish a relationship with a therapist beforehand.

For parents: You can help your child navigate the transition to college by supporting them in trying the tips described above. For example, you might ask your child about their worries for college and help them brainstorm an approach plan. You can also assist in researching campus resources and finding local mental health providers.

For administrators: College administrators can support students by raising awareness on campus about stress and anxiety. The message that anxiety is common and treatable can reduce stigma for those who are struggling, and increase the likelihood that they will reach out for help. Administrators can also work on reducing barriers for students who need mental health resources. For example, colleges can offer mental health support to students via phone, online chat, and drop-in sessions, to make it as easy as possible to receive treatment.

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The move comes amidst reported efforts by the BJP to woo potential unhappy MLAs of Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and Congress. In the elections held last year to the 224-member Assembly, the BJP had won 104 seats, becoming the single largest party. However, it was nine seats short of a majority, because of which it could not form the government.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had a bitter spat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections, has been invited to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, which she has accepted. "I have spoken to other Chief Ministers also. Since it is a ceremonial program, we thought of attending it. Yes, I will go," she told media.

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With the Donald Trump administration increasingly looking to clamp down on illegal immigration and remove legal paths to reside and work in the country, a look at the key immigration programmes in the US.

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A comparison of vote share between 2019 Lok Sabha and 2017 UP assembly elections shows that while BJP’s vote share shot up by 8% this year, it dipped significantly for SP, BSP, and RLD which had struck a pre-poll alliance.

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In his first interview since the Lok Sabha elections, CM Devendra Fadnavis speaks at length to Prafulla Marpakwar on PM Narendra Modi’s statement on minorities, the LS poll result, his target of an assembly poll record, his agenda before the hustings, and a cabinet expansion.

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After losing their first practice game to New Zealand, Virat Kohli & Co will seek a perfect warm-up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.

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Rahul Gandhi had a series of visitors on Tuesday with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as well as Rajasthan's ruling duo Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot calling on him amid rumblings of discontent in the state and his insistence on quitting. The party's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and general secretary K C Venugopal also met the party president at his home.

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Robbed of time and confidence in the middle after they were skittled out cheaply by New Zealand in their frst warm-up game, India will play Bangladesh in their second and final practice match at the Sofia Gardens in the Welsh capital on Tuesday. It would be the final audition before they kick off their campaign against South Africa at Southampton on June 5.

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Robbed of time and confidence in the middle after they were skittled out cheaply by New Zealand in their frst warm-up game, India will play Bangladesh in their second and final practice match at the Sofia Gardens in the Welsh capital on Tuesday. It would be the final audition before they kick off their campaign against South Africa at Southampton on June 5.

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The Lok Sabha elections are over but political circles are still busy, from retrospection of results to charting the road ahead, and speculations about the composition of the next govt. Stay with TOI for all updates.

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Speculation has been rife that BJP president Amit Shah, who won the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar with a massive margin, may join the next Modi cabinet. Sources said Shah might get the finance ministry in case Arun Jaitley decides to take a break for health reasons. Names of Union ministers JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan are being discussed as possible replacements for Shah.

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In a desperate bid to save his government from falling, Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy on Monday met Mahesh Kumatalli, the confidante of dissident Congress leader Ramesh Jarkiholi. The move comes ahead of the crucial Congress legislature party (CLP) meeting on May 29. Kumaraswamy’s efforts to pacify the rebels came on a day when ex-Congress MLA K N Rajanna said the coalition government will “collapse after June 10.”

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For PM's swearing-in ceremony on May 30, the government has invited leaders from Bimstec countries but no invitation has been sent to Pakistan, sending a strong signal that India is not willing to engage Islamabad yet. Confirming the invitation, the MEA said on Monday evening that the invitation was “in line with the government’s focus on its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy."

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Three more state Congress chiefs - Assam PCC chief Ripun Bora, Jharkhand PCC chief Ajoy Kumar and Punjab PCC president Sunil Jakhar - resigned on Monday taking ‘moral responsibility’ for party’s poor performance in Lok Sabha elections. These resignations take to six the number of party unit chiefs who have resigned - the others being UP party chief Raj Babbar, Odisha’s Niranjan Patnaik and Ashok Chavan of Maharashtra.

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The BJP-led NDA, which currently has 99 Rajya Sabha members, is likely to get a majority in the Upper House of Parliament by the end of 2021, making it easier for the ruling alliance to carry out its legislative agenda. BJP is confident of putting up a good show in the upcoming assembly polls.

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Buoyed by a stupendous performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls, the BS Yeddyurappa-led BJP in Karnataka appears to have begun the spade work to topple the year-old JD(S)-Congress government in the state. This was evident when disgruntled Congress legislators Ramesh Jarkiholi and K Sudhakar accompanied by BJP leader and former deputy CM R Ashoka met SM Krishna in Bengaluru.

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Sources said leaders of member states of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi for his second term on May 30. Member countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. As of now, there is no indication of Pak PM Imran Khan being invited.

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We smash open these juicy fruits, showing you just why they’re so great for smoothies.

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Take your toast game up a notch with creamy avocado, crispy prosciutto and a warm poached egg.

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Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba may be appointed as next Cabinet Secretary, replacing P K Sinha, whose four year tenure comes to an end on June 12, officials said on Monday. Chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, B V R Subrahmanyam, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, seems to be the top contender for the post of Union home secretary after Gauba.

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Led by the rally in the equity market, the market capitalisation (m-cap) of BSE-listed companies rose by Rs 3,86,220.41 crore to Rs 1,54,11,395.90 crore on the BSE. At the close of trade on Thursday, the market valuation of BSE-listed firms was Rs 1,50,25,175.49 crore. The Sensex had hit its all-time high of 40,124.96 the day election results were announced on May 23.

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Police on Monday arrested three suspects believed to be behind the Saturday murder of the ex-village head and close aide of Smriti Irani, Surendra Singh. On Saturday, Singh who was considered to be one of the closest aides of Irani in Amethi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen. Following Singh's murder, Irani had vowed to bring the culprits to book.

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Nasdaq-listed Cognizant initiated rationalisation of its top deck with a ‘voluntary separation’ programme at the director level and above in June with a generous severance payout of up to a year’s salary and other stock benefits based on their tenures in the company.

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This has been one of the deadliest climbing seasons on Everest, with at least 10 deaths, some of which were avoidable. The problem hasn't been avalanches, blizzards or high winds. Veteran climbers blame the presence of too many inexperienced climbers. Nepal has no strict rules about who can climb Everest, and veteran climbers say that is a recipe for disaster.

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Set to make his maiden appearance at the World Cup alongside fellow wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep is confident that he and Chahal will continue to provide India those crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs in England.

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Domestic equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on Monday closed at another record highs as investors continued to cheer the decisive mandate for the Narendra Modi's BJP in the national election.

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A study by Axis Mutual Fund shows while equity funds clocked 20.7% annualised return between 2003 and 2018, the investors generated just 14.9%. For both lump sum and SIP investments investor returns were much lower than fund returns. Factors like behavioural impact, investment term and timing etc. can bridge the gap between your fund and your fund’s returns.

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"Political analysts will have to accept that beyond poll arithmetic there is chemistry," PM Modi told party workers on his first visit to Varanasi after Lok Sabha elections. "Work and workers create wonders," said Modi, giving full credit for his victory to the workers at the grassroots level for creating awareness about his government's policies and programmes for the people.

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After the poll reverse, rhe RSS will only work harder to counter Dravidian ideology

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For the first time since the 1992 edition, a cricket World Cup will be played in round-robin format; and having played in that tournament 27 years ago, Sachin Tendulkar knows that it's crucial to "pace yourself". "It's a long tournament, new format, so pacing yourself cleverly will be a critical factor. "We (India) need to stay focused on the process," he said.

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PM Modi is in Varanasi to celebrate his massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and held a roadshow. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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A clear mandate to the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance could pave the way for easier interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India when it announces its second bi-monthly policy for 2019 on June 6th.

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An attacking middle-order batsman, a medium-fast bowler and quick in the field, Hardik Pandya has the abilty to turn games single-handedly. Pandya, who earlier this year was suspended over sexist remarks on a TV chat show, is fresh from winning the IPL title with Mumbai Indians and keen to focus his energies on his first 50-over World Cup.

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Pak PM Imran Khan telephoned PM Modi on Sunday to congratulate him on his landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Modi told Khan that "creating trust and an environment free of violence and terrorism was vital for peace." The conversation between the two prime ministers was their first after India’s air strikes in Balakot.

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A day after Congress President Rahul Gandhi offered to resign and the CWC unanimously rejected his call to quit, there was no clear communication from the party on where things stood on Sunday. Several Congress leaders and workers took to social media to extend support to the Congress chief with a hashtag ‘IStandWithRahulGandhi’, lauding him for his efforts leading up the Lok Sabha elections.

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An inquiry into the diversion of funds and the source of their equity in Jet Airways led to the dramatic detention of Naresh Goyal and his wife at the Mumbai airport on May 25. While ED had earlier begun looking at Etihad’s investment into a company that ran Jet’s frequent flyer programme for possible violation of FDI norms, the agency is now investigating if funds were routed out of the grounded airline.

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BJP allies JD(U) and AIADMK are likely to be part of the new government while it will also reflect the saffron party's inroads into states like West Bengal and Telangana, sources said. The BJP put up its best ever show in West Bengal and Telangana in these elections, winning 18 (from two in 2014) and four seats (from one in 2014) respectively in the two states. This may result in the party giving a greater representation to these states in the government.

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PM Modi on Sunday said the next five years will be the time to regain the rightful position of India in the world order. "Next five years will be very important in the history of the country, just like the period between 1942 to 1947," Modi said addressing a huge gathering in Ahmedabad. He was speaking at a function following the Lok Sabha election victory.

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As Switzerland strives hard to re-establish its global financial centre position after clamping down on secrecy walls of its banks, there has been a significant surge in the number of cases where it has initiated process to share information on Indians with Swiss bank accounts and shot off letters to about a dozen such individuals last week itself. Since March, at least 25 notices have been issued by the Swiss authorities to Indian clients of Switzerland-based banks in which they have been given one last chance to appeal against sharing of their details with India.

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A close aide of newly-elected Amethi MP Smriti Irani was shot dead by two unidentified men, with police not ruling out the possibility of it being a "political murder". Irani, who was in Delhi, flew to Lucknow en route to Amethi, where she met Surendra Singh's family and consoled them.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath of office on May 30 at 7pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The members of Union council of ministers will also also take oath on the same day. The BJP on May 23 got an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha, crossing on its own the 300 mark while storming back to power for the second consecutive term.

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The Lok Sabha scoreline settled with the BJP and NDA winning a landslide mandate, the attention now turns to the formation of the next govt. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to the Maldives early next month, in his first bilateral visit after retaining power in the Lok Sabha polls, according to diplomatic sources and Maldivian media reports.

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Sunday spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and expressed his desire for both the countries to work together for the betterment of their people, the Foreign Office said. Khan also congratulated Modi on his party's electoral victory in Lok Sabha elections, Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said in a tweet.

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All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI to prevent former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move, officials said. The agency wants custodial interrogation of Kumar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, in connection with Rs 2,500 crore Saradha ponzi scam.

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Baraulia village was in news during campaigning in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, as Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had accused Smriti Irani of distributing shoes to the residents in order to insult Rahul Gandhi. Locals claim that Surendra Singh was considered close to Irani and he was involved in the distribution of footwear.

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BJP president Amit Shah said the massive mandate underlined that governments will be elected on the basis of their performance, not dynasty, caste or appeasement politics. Shah also said the surgical strike and the Balakot air strikes proved that India has a leader who could target terrorists in their own backyard.

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