News Digest: 7.5 quake in Hindu Kush kills 200 in Pakistan and Afghanistan, 4 in India

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, October 27, 2015
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		India
		7.5 quake in Hindu Kush kills 200 in Pakistan and Afghanistan, 4 in India A 7.5 magnitude earthquake, centered in the Hindu Kush mountains, hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan killing around 200 people on Monday, with authorities fearing the death toll could rise as the true extent of damage could take several more hours to establish. Seized pulses to be in market in 2-4 weeks States may have seized around 78,000 tonnes of pulses in raids till Monday, but it is taking time to release this huge quantity in the market to moderate the spiraling prices. Iraqis held fleeing IS on fake papers Delhi police have rounded up four Iraqis from Indira Gandhi International airport who were flying on fake French passports to Frankfurt. More India News»

		Business
		Grofers to buy delivery startup Townrush Grofers is making these acquisitions primarily for the teams with no significant cash or equity being exchanged, an executive from the Gurgaon-based company said, while confirming the news. Drug e-store Netmeds gets $50m funding Netmeds.com is promoted by the Dadha family, which has been in the pharmaceutical business for over 100 years. Sebi open to ETF rule changes to spur growth Markets regulator Sebi is open to making changes in rules regulating innovative financial products, including exchange-traded funds, to spur their growth. More Business News»

		Environment
		Big firms say EU carbon reforms do not go far enough Proposed reforms to the EU carbon market do not go far enough and need to be supplemented by a phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies, a group of major companies said in an open letter to European Union environment ministers meeting on Monday. WWF calls for urgent action to protect snow leopards World Wildlife Fund report said that more than a third of snow leopard habitat could be rendered "unsuitable" for the big cats if climate change is not checked. Climate change may lead to severe water shortage in Nepal Climate change, increase in agricultural land use and population growth may lead to severe water shortage in Nepal in the coming decades, according to a new study. More Environment News»

		World
		Suspect held after crashing car into Belgian barracks A man suspected of ramming his car into the gates of a military barracks in the Belgian city of Namur on Monday morning was arrested after a short manhunt, officials said. They said the man had been identified and was known to come from the area. Polish conservatives score massive poll victory Poland's conservative Law and Justice party was on course Monday for a massive general election victory, ending eight years of centrist rule in a win that risks inflaming tensions with the EU and Russia. Nine killed in raid on ISIS cell in Turkey Turkey claimed it struck a major blow against an Islamic State (ISIS) group cell in a raid Monday in which seven militants reportedly were killed. Two police officers also died in the clash in southeastern Turkey, police said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Randeep meets the real Charles in jail  Prawaal Raman’s upcoming film Main Aur Charles is based on the famous Tihar jail break of 1986 of Charles Sobhraj, where the powerhouse performer Randeep Hooda is portraying Charles. Charles Sobhraj is currently in Kathmandu jail and it’s almost impossible to meet him. Zareen-Karan hit the gym before steamy scenes Zareen Khan and Karan Singh Grover are leaving no machine untouched in their gyms to make sure that they look their hottest best in Vishal Pandya’s Hate Story 3. SRK's Dilwale: 6 things to expect from the film Dilwale is an out-and-out entertainer. Wait, you knew that the moment you were told Rohit Shetty announced a film that would star Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, Varun Sharma and Kriti Sanon. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Birthmarks on the back may hint at spinal disorders, warn doctors Doctors warn that if one sees a patch of hair, discoloured skin or a swelling on the lower back of a newborn, it should not be ignored. IIL sets up Rs.250 crore facility in Hyderabad Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading biologicals company, has set up a new facility with an investment of Rs.250 crore near here and is set to become India's largest producer of animal health formulations. New mechanism to inhibit dengue virus infection Researchers have identified a protein that is essential for the spread of dengue infection in mosquitoes. Blocking this protein could be the strategy for developing dengue vaccines. More Science News»

		Sports
		No series win for India under MS Dhoni this year What worries more is the fact that India failed to win a single series under Dhoni's leadership this year. We will look into Shastri-curator fiasco at Wankhede: Thakur BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said that the board will look into the details about Ravi Shastri's alleged confrontation with Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik. Dhoni climbs two places in latest ODI rankings India might have lost the ODI series against South Africa but skipper Dhoni has climbed up two rungs to the sixth place in the latest ICC batsmen rankings. More Sports News»

		Technology
		In Anupam Saxena, TOI Tech loses its most beautiful mind Gone with him is a part of me. The part that used to take occasional pride in what he did for a living: writing wonderfully detailed smartphone reviews. Remembering Anupam Saxena As a token of remembrance to him, we present to you some of his recent stories. 7 hot tech skills to boost your resume This is why it is important to keep track of market trends in tech and learn the latest to stay ahead. More Technology News»

		Education
		Students meet UGC chairman but protest to continue Student groups that initiated the Occupy UGC protest against the University Grants Commission’s decision to scrap the non-NET fellowship are not appeased by the ministry of HRD’s proposals EU keen on enhancing cooperation with Indian universities The European Union is keen on enhancing cooperation with Indian universities and welcoming more students to tap the resources available abroad, Cesare Onestini, deputy head of EU delegation to India, said here on Monday. Entrepreneur Bhogale shares experiences with students ‘Rare Share’ is a unique initiative by AMA where senior executives, managers share their success story. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Once bitten twice shy: Mumbai police turn college into fortress for talk on secularism Eminent historian Romila Thapar's public lecture on secularism at Mumbai's K C College took place under tight police security on Monday. Intelligence agencies used gangster against Dawood, but may have little use for him now While arrested gangster Chhota Rajan will be crucial to cracking the murder of journalist J Dey and other criminal or terrorism cases registered against him and others in Mumbai, there is little hope that he will have any new piece of information to share with Indian agencies 'Lack of extradition treaty not a hurdle' While India is yet to formalize an extradition treaty with Indonesia, the government said it will not come in the way of its attempts to bring back gangster Chhota Rajan from Bali More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		High Court set to wrap up petition on Delhi rent law A bench of Justices B D Ahmed and Sanjeev Sachdeva is proceeding towards a verdict on the constitutional soundness of the Act. Tirupati coming to Delhi, Nehru stadium to be its devasthan Delhi is the fourth and first city outside Andhra Pradesh to witness Tirupati rituals. Living of a dead river: Yamuna dhobi ghat has lost its shine Dhobis had an easier time washing clothes on the Yamuna several years ago. It is a whole lot different - and dirtier - now. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Soon, citizens can interact with councillors for a Bombat B'luru Key areas like roads and footpaths, streetlights, parks, public health, solid waste management among others will be discussed. 'Cities must submit vision documents by December 15' The six cities from Karnataka that have made it to the Smart City list have to submit their vision documents and detailed project reports to the Centre. Water supply in parts of Bengaluru to take a hit Repair work means pumping will only be possible after October 29. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Man doubts wife, hacks her to death in Hyderabad A woman was axed to death by her husband in Pallepadu village of Manopad mandal in the early hours on Monday. Hyderabad HC tells AP to help out accident survivor Expressing concern over the future of 10-year-old Sai Kiran, the lone survivor in the ghastly Dowleswaram accident, a division bench of the Hyderabad high court on Monday directed the AP government to furnish details of the steps taken by officials to secure future of the boy by November 2. Andhra Pradesh babus to go on study tour despite financial crisis At a time when the Andhra Pradesh government is embarking upon a severe austerity drive to tide over financial crisis, several of its top officials are on a world tour to 'study' prominent cities and their best practices. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Power supply in part of Chennai to be erratic due to maintenance work Power supply will be suspended in a few areas in the city between 9am and 2pm. Demolition paves way for landscaping Chennai Corporation will soon demolish clusters around the heritage structure which were housing departments like education, health, stormwater drainage and engineering. Corporation engineers fix civic woes on OMR Garbage, bad roads and unfinished infrastructure were some of the issues that TOI highlighted with photographs from various wards in a report titled 'Life on OMR, the road to perdition.' More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad colleges pay fine from welfare fund Two government colleges were asked to pay the fine after the health department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) found breeding of mosquito on the campuses. Retired government official's role in quota stir surfaces The crime branch sources said the government official was in touch with the PAAS leaders from the beginning of the stir and was actively involved in organizing rallies for the agitation. Senior citizen injured in Naranpura road accident As irate locals gathered at the site after the accident two members of a religious sect, who were in one of the vehicles involved, had to seek shelter in the nearby house of a follower. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		CBSE encourages Allahabad students to digitize old photos Central Board of Secondary Education has given an opportunity to students studying in schools affiliated to it to restore their old photographs available in print forms by converting them into digital format and also to watch the films of eminent directors at schools as part of series of events to mark World Day of Audio Visual Heritage falling on October 27. Ganga Avahan mission team reaches Allahabad The nine-member team of armed forces, on a mission to swim across the Ganga, was welcomed by the city at the Sangam on Sunday evening. Allahabad: From business analyst to beauty pageant winner From a business analyst to a beauty pageant winner on a foreign shore, it has been a pleasant journey for Arti Tiwari. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen govt on a spot after spate in farmers' suicides The BJP questioned the state government’s ability and sincerity to tackle the crisis. Naveen govt on a spot after spate in farmers' suicides Two more debt-ridden farmers allegedly committed suicide in Odisha on Monday, a day after chief minister Naveen Patnaik assured the peasants not to worry about repayment of loans. Closure of mines hits Keonjhar puja Closure of mines and industries and a drought-like situation marred Durga Puja festivities in Keonjhar district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh economic offence wing turn down Digvijay Singh's request to appear after Diwali Madhya Pradesh state economics offences wing (EOW) has refused to entertain former chief minister Digvijay Singh’s request for more time to appear before the agency in connection with a complaint wherein he has been accused of giving undue favours to a private educational institute.  SC stays NGT order asking Madhya Pradesh to pay Rs 25 crore Supreme Court on Monday stayed National Green Tribunal, Bhopal bench order asking state government to deposit Rs 25 crore failing to comply with pollution under control (PUC) norms in the state. Notice was also issued to chief secretary for appearing before tribunal. 7-year-old MP boy loses 5 fingers in mobile blast A 7-year-old boy lost all the fingers of his right hand after a mobile phone exploded in his hands in Rajgarh district on Monday. Ajay, was playing with his father's mobile phone while it was connected for charging. The phone suddenly exploded injuring boy's right hand, said police. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Winter school timings from November 2 Acting early this year, UT education Department has decided to implement winter school timings from next week onwards in all city government schools. Haryana gets two more forensic laboratories in Gurgaon and Rohtak To speed up the cases pending for scientific investigations in the state, two new Regional Forensic Science Laboratories (RFSLs) would come up in Haryana, the sanction of which has been given by the state government. Don't harm common Akali workers, jathedars: Captain Amarinder Singh At a juncture when Akali workers and leaders are at receiving and reports of their manhandling are common sight during ongoing agitation against sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib, they found an unusual rescuer in the form of Captain Amarinder Singh, former Punjab Chief Minister and died hard critic of Akali patriarch and Punjab CM Prakash Singh Badal. More Chandigarh News»

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