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Airport expansion to be discussed soon, says Rai

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A high-level meeting will soon be held in Bengaluru soon to discuss the acquisition of land for the extension of Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) runway.

Silk City pays tributes to APJ

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

The alumni of the 85-year-old City High School here has proposed to name the model science laboratory of the school after former president APJ Abdul Kalam.

CDA backs proposal for Aircraft Carrier Museum

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Even as the Union ministry of defence is keen on converting INS Viraat, the aircraft carrier commissioned in 1987, into an Aircraft Carrier Museum, Coastal Development Authority (CDA) is trying its best to bring the project to Karnataka's shore.

'Superstar' who ignited young minds everywhere

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A P J Abdul Kalam was the real superstar of 'I Am Kalam'.It was the former President who made the film so popular among the masses despite not being a part of the film, said director Nila Madhab Panda, who made the film.

MU will do away with entrance test

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Mangalore University (MU) has decided to do away with entrance test for postgraduation courses for which the departments concerned receive applications below the sanctioned intake of students for the particular course.

How red thread helps World Cup captain

BBC Sport 

How does a netball captain prepare for a World Cup? Wales' Suzy Drane explains, ahead of their first warm-up game in Australia.

Kipenzi, 3-Month-Old Giraffe Whose Birth At Dallas Zoo Was Seen Live By Millions, Dies

International Business Times 

Kipenzi, the baby giraffe whose birth at the Dallas Zoo on April 10 was seen live by over two million people on Animal Planet, died Tuesday after an accident at the zoo. The three-month-old giraffe was running back and forth in the yard with her half-brother Kopano, when she hit something and broke three vertebrae on her neck, Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday.



Irish Central Bank Raises Growth Forecasts

WSJ.com 

Ireland's central bank Wednesday said it expects the economy to grow at an even more rapid pace this year and next, and urged the government to use higher tax revenues to reduce its very high debts rather than fund tax cuts. In its quarterly report, the Central Bank of Ireland said economic output will likely increase by 4.1% this year and 4.2% next, having risen by 4.8% in 2014, when the country recorded the fastest growth in Europe.

Panel: What's the future role of US Army in Europe?

Stars and Stripes 

A panel appointed by Congress to examine the size and shape of the U.S. Army is now on a fact-finding mission in Europe to assess what role U.S. troops should have on the Continent in the years ahead.

Flood warning in Jajpur, Bhadrak after heavy rain

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

The state government on Tuesday issued a moderate flood alert in Jajpur and Bhadrak districts with the Baitarani flowing above the danger mark at two places.

Imposter held for extorting money in Rayagada

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Police arrested a youth in Rayagada district on Tuesday for extorting money from a village level worker (VLW) by impersonating himself as a Maoist.

Seib Video: Gridlock Returns to Washington

WSJ.com 

Routine business has stalled in Washington. Two items that are normally handled fairly routinely, renewing the Export-Import Bank and financing the highway trust fund, have both created an uproar and won't be done before the August recess. Washington Bureau Chief Jerry Seib explains.

Murder mastermind held

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Police on Tuesday arrested Rajendra Barik, the mastermind in June 18 murder of contractor Dilip Nayak at Patrapada here.

Want to listen to radio on your phone? AT&T’s about to make it a lot easier.

Washington Post 

Like many consumers, I've mostly stopped listening to the radio — mainly because I rarely drive anymore and many of my favorite shows are available as online podcasts.But AT&T customers who miss listening to FM channels will soon be able to flip on their local stations and listen live anytime they want. That's because starting with every new Android phone it sells in 2016, AT&T will be activating the receiver inside that's designed to tap into FM signals.Read full article >>





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