News Digest: Securing the border sky: BSF ill-prepared to tackle attacks using paragliders, drones

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, September 14, 2015
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		India
		Securing the border sky: BSF ill-prepared to tackle attacks using paragliders, drones ​According to intelligence sources, the three flag lowering ceremonies held every day at Attari, Hussaniwala and Sadqi at the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, which shares a 553km boundary with Pakistan, were at high risk of attack and could cause massive dam age. AIMIM's decision to contest Bihar polls will help BJP: Congress Congress on Sunday said AIMIM's decision to contest the Bihar elections would help BJP, in a veiled jibe that the Hyderabad-based outfit was seeking to help the saffron camp. Ex-Rose Valley MD: From small-time LIC agent to mega fraudster Once a small-time LIC agent, Dutta learnt the art of cheating people by making them lucrative offers. The man not just made several thousand crores for himself and his group companies but amassed property all across India. More India News»

		Business
		Nadar's $500m fund eyes US health tech companies HCL's billionaire founder and chairman Shiv Nadar and former Tech Mahindra CEO Sanjay Kalra are establishing a $500-million proprietary fund to acquire US healthcare technology companies and invest in IT products and platforms that can bring greater efficiencies to the US healthcare system. Bain to buy $300m stake in L&T Fin PE giant's first deal in india's financial services comes with board seat. New models, dealer focus rev up Tata Motors According to a top company official, this, along with an aggressive new products strategy with plans to launch two new vehicles every year, is expected to help the company regain its position in the industry pecking order. More Business News»

		Environment
		Groundwater extraction: NGT issues notice to 14 builders Unauthorized harnessing of groundwater for construction purposes has caught the National Green Tribunal's attention which has issued notice to 14 builders in Delhi-NCR for extracting water flouting rules. Developed world must cut emissions rapidly: Prakash Javadekar Union environment, forests and climate change minister Prakash Javadekar is confident of a global climate deal in Paris this December. This will help nations jointly fight climate change challenges. Wildlife & environment film fest to bring 250 films Bringing together 250 films from 50 countries, city's first 'wildlife and environment film festival' would be kicked off next month. More Environment News»

		World
		9 dead, 42 wounded in central Pakistan explosion At least nine people were killed and 42 others wounded in an explosion on a congested road in the central Pakistani city of Multan on Sunday, police said. Struggling Germany seeks 'orderly' tackling of migrant crisis Germany appealed on Sunday for a rapid return to "orderly procedures" in dealing with Europe's migrant crisis, as the continent's most powerful nation acknowledged it could scarcely cope with thousands of asylum seekers arriving daily. Twenty eight refugees drown off Greek island Twenty eight refugees drowned off a Greek island on Sunday when their boat sank, the coastguard said, thought to be the largest recorded death toll from any single accident in Greek waters since the refugee crisis began. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rahul Sharma proposed to Asin a year ago We were the first to tell you about Asin’s plans to marry businessman Rahul Sharma. Irrfan: People form opinions from headlines While Aarushi Talwar’s murder in 2008, had sent shock waves across the people of India, the recent Sheena Bora murder case has reminded us of the gruesome reality of the possibility of a parent killing a child in society. Suvreen Chawla was offered only erotic films Suvreen Chawla went through a phase where she was only being offered eroticas More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Antisocial traits show in infancy The callous and unemotional (CU) traits associated with psychopathy in adults can now be detected in toddlers and infants, new studies have shown. 'Pressure to be online 24x7 taking toll on the young' Young people are experi encing depression, anxiety, and sleep deprivation because they feel a constant need to be on social media sites 24*7. Robot journalist introduced in China A Chinese internet company has developed a robot journalist, who has written its first news story. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live Blog: US Open final - Federer vs Djokovic Live: US Open men's singles final - Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic Sania-Hingis win US Open women's doubles title Sania extended her Grand Slam titles to five and also clinched her second successive major title with Hingis after winning the Wimbledon in July. Paes, Sania victories cap of record year with 5 majors With their US Open victories, Paes and Sania helped India's tally of Grand Slam wins (5) to highest ever in a year, surpassing 1999 tally of four. More Sports News»

		Technology
		16 tools that will change the way you use Gmail Gmail is the world's largest email service, and has undoubtedly set the standard for what people expect in terms of ease of use and inbox size. But that doesn't mean it can't be better. iPhone 6S, 6S Plus vs four biggest rivals Let’s take a look at where iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus stand in comparison to their biggest rivals in the market, namely Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Huawei Mate S and LG G4. Sony: Don't use our waterproof phones underwater Waterproofing has long been a key selling point of the Xperia line, and the Z5 has the highest possible IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. More Technology News»

		Education
		Education fair Edwise, an overseas education consult ant, that represents over 575 universities, is organising the 23rd World Education Fair in Delhi. KV Pattom best government school in the country Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, here has been adjudged the best government day school in the country in the Education World India School Rankings 2015. BU inks MoU with Netherlands varsity Berhampur University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Groningen, Netherlands, for cooperation and exchange of fellows in research in areas of mutual academic interest. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Uddhav meets Jain leaders, wriggles out of meat ban row The Shiv Sena wriggled out of the meat ban row after Jain spiritual leaders and captains of the community held talks with Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree on Sunday. Food delivered at home, but service tax still on the plate Some restaurants collect service tax from customers against home delivery or takeaways, primarily to protect themselves from litigation, but tax experts say such forms do not involve any element of service and no tax should be collected. AAI puts 50-metre cap on highrises in some parts of city Builders who wish to construct high-rises taller than 50 metres, or above 18 storeys, in certain parts of the suburbs and the island city will have to first get a no-objection certificate (NOC) More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi sarkar takes stock, tries to kill bad buzz Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday called an emergency meeting to review the situation of such cases in the city. Stalled probe frustrates police Armed guards and policemen have turned the seven-star housing society at the heart of the scandal surrounding the Saudi Arabian diplomat into a fortress but no efforts have been made to streamline visits and stay of domestic helps. Family disowns Nepal woman 'raped' by diplomat “Now, all I want is to go home to Nepal,” she had told TOI last week after being rescued from the Gurgaon apartment of a Saudi Arabian diplomat, who she accused of torturing and raping her. But that home doesn’t want her anymore. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bandemutt Layout not a part of BBMP but residents voted in polls A month ago, the entire city was busy with the BBMP election but not Bandemutt Layout in Kengeri, off Mysuru Road. Clan looks forward to 130th celebration Ganesha festival is a spe cial occasion for the Sujir family in Mangaluru. When Ganesha comes calling, families come together too It's homecoming for many this festival. and it's a tradition they've kept for years. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Erring motorists to be denied RTA services With over 26 lakh e-challans pending in both the Hyderabad and Cyberabad police commissionerate limits, police and transport department officials have decided to deny erring motorists services at Regional Transport Authority (RTA) offices unless they clear pending challans. Manikonda, Puppalaguda to get water supply Residents of high-profile gram panchayats Manikonda and Puppalaguda will get water connections soon. Happy that now I am living on Abdul Kalam Road: Venkaiah The suggestion for renaming Delhi's Aurangzeb Road after A P J Abdul Kalam had not come from VHP or Bajrang Dal, but from a Pakistan-born Muslim journalist, Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday and added that he no longer felt "shy" while giving his address. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai children at peril as rare fever returns after 5 years It is the season of fever, sniffles and chills, but doctors are busy dealing with a rare viral infection that's making a comeback after five years: Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Tribunal for armed forces adds bench, 900 cases disposed The city bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) will have a new circuit bench at Secunderabad which will be inaugurated on Monday. IITian wins award for tech to dispose sanitary napkins Talking about menstrual health is still considered a societal taboo. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No Kadva, Leuva; only Patidar Over 1,500 Patidar community members gathered at Umiya Campus on Sunday to participate in `Chintan Shibir' organized by Shri Patidar Parivar Trust where Patidaar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convener Hardik Patel and Sardar Patel Group (SPG) leader Lalji Patel were also present. 'Freedom for jailed Patels our priority' Hardik Patel, convener of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), said on Sunday that their priority at the moment was to ensure the release of community members held in jails across the state for taking part in the agitation for reservation. Rival Patidar leaders unite  A day before their key meeting with chief minister Anandiben Patel in Gandhinagar on Monday, the leaders of the two rival groups leading the Patidar movement for reservations — Hardik Patel and Lalji Patel — buried their differences and presented a united front at Umiya Campus.  More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Technology to help in safety of train passengers' To ensure better safety of railway passengers, there is an imperative need for adoption of modern technology and better communication tools, asserted general manager of North Central Railway Arun Saksena while addressing a seminar at Allahabad University. Special trains to ply to meet Kumbh rush To meet the Kumbh Mela rush, Railways will by plying special trains. One of the trains will run between Nasik and Lucknow while the other will run between Nasik and Delhi Safdarjung. Pre-recorded messages to be played on trains In order to educate passengers about various provisions involving their welfare, it has been decided that pre-recorded messages will be played on trains, having public announcement system. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Villagers demand solar panels in dowry Solar panels and stoves are the most sought after dowry items in the sea-erosion hit villages, which are yet to have power supply, under Satabhaya gram panchayat. Athlete Dutee Chand to receive Ekalabya award Internationally-acclaimed Odia sprinter Dutee Chand would receive the 23rd Ekalabya Award for 2015. Proof of visit must for health units To ensure that the mobile health units (MHUs) reach the remote areas to treat villagers, the Koraput district administration has made it mandatory for the MHU staff to produce photographs of the patients they attend to. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Rain brings respite from sultry weather in Bhopal A strong spell of shower on Sunday evening brought respite from sultry weather. City witnessed showers exactly after a week. Retd CIAE scientist duped of Rs 66,092 in online fraud A retired principal scientist of Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE) was a victim of online banking fraud as he was duped of cash worth Rs 66,092 from his account by a fraud caller who identified himself as a bank manager and sought his ATM card details. Jhabua blast: Terror angle ruled out, cops vigil on supply chain of explosive materials Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dispatched its team to Jhabua for assisting police investigators into twin blast that killed nearly 100 people on Saturday morning. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		17-year-old gang-raped A 17-year-old minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by four boys in the periphery area of Chandigarh on Saturday. UT bids goodbye to fair price shops, launches DBT scheme for food grains Taking a step further to introduce a government scheme for transfer of subsidy amount in the form of cash in the beneficiaries' bank account in lieu of food grains, the UT administrator launched a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for food grains. PM frowns at traffic chaos, UT on the backfoot The administration held a series of meetings over the reply to be filed to the Centre in the wake of the prime minister's tweet on public inconvenience and closure of schools. More Chandigarh News»

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