News Digest: Aligarh family says Geeta is their Dolly

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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		India
		Aligarh family says Geeta is their Dolly After Geeta, whose story has touched people on both sides of the border, returned to India on Monday, she refused to acknowledge one Janardhan Mahantos from Bihar as her father. Modi selfie case: HC verdict likely on November 5 Gujarat high court is likely to give its verdict on November 5 on the petition filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that he had violated the model code of conduct for elections by clicking a selfie with his party's symbol and holding a press conference on voting day during General Elections in 2014. Sena will win if Maharashtra goes to polls now: Raut Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said his party would most certainly come to power in Maharashtra if state legislative elections are held “anytime now”. More India News»

		Business
		Tesla plans battery plant in India: Elon Musk While Tesla is looking at the possibility of building a car factory in China, the California-based electric car maker might consider a car battery factory in India, Elon Musk, founder and CEO of Tesla, said in a tweet. IndiGo IPO subscribed 87% on Day 1 The maiden public offer of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo airline, was subscribed 87% of its Rs 3,018-crore issue size on the opening day. Sebi may allow MF distribution via e-commerce To boost penetration of mutual funds across India, Sebi is planning to use the e-commerce platforms for distribution of mutual fund schemes. More Business News»

		Environment
		Come out with roadmap on climate finance: India to rich nations New Delhi has once again asked the rich nations to come out with a clear roadmap having new "predictable" and "additional" resource flow to meet requirements of finance of developing countries for supporting their climate actions. Corals may be more resilient to climate change Certain combinations of coral and algal species are more tolerant to temperature extremes than others, and therefore more likely to survive in the changing conditions predicted for the future, scientists have discovered. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		US Senate approves major cyber security bill The US Senate has passed a bill aimed at improving cybersecurity by encouraging companies and the government to share information about threats. Kofi Annan says US-Russia talks can help Syria Talks between Russia and the United States may produce a chance of peace in Syria, Kofi Annan, the former U.N. secretary-general who tried unsuccessfully to forge a deal to end the war in 2012, said. Kosovo takes step towards joining European Union Kosovo took a step towards possible EU membership on Tuesday, signing a trade and political pact with Brussels less than a decade after unilaterally declaring independence from Serbia. The pact comes despite the fact that many EU states do not recognize Kosovo's independence from Serbia. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sobhraj makes a confession to Randeep in jail Many filmmakers have tried to make a film on Charles Sobhraj in the past, but no one has ever managed. 10 cliches used in Bollywood Richa: Would not fall for a man like Charles  Richa Chadha’s easy-going attitude off screen belies the versatility and intensity of her characters that she portrays on screen. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		MERS, Ebola, bird flu: Science's big missed opportunities Anyone who goes down with flu in Europe this winter could be asked to enroll in a randomized clinical trial in which they will either be given a drug, which may or may not work, or standard advice to take bed rest and paracetamol. Bacon and sausages are carcinogenic - but there are 480 things the WHO says may cause cancer The list affects everything from workplace safety to dietary guidelines and pollution controls around the world. Massive piece of space debris dubbed WTF on collision course with Earth Manmade object designated WT1190F – which could date from Apollo space missions – to strike Earth next month More Science News»

		Sports
		BCCI may not risk Shami in last 2 South Africa Tests BCCI may not consider selecting Mohammed Shami in the final two Tests against South Africa, preferring to get him fully fit for next year's ICC World T20. Frustration happens: Gavaskar on Shastri-curator spat Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said there is bound to be frustration when a home team does not get a desired pitch but there should be control over the language. Indian bowling attack more balanced for Tests: Srinath Former India speedster Javagal Srinath thinks India have a "more balanced bowling attack in the longest format" compared to South Africa. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 best laptops you can buy under Rs 60,000 Looking for a laptop in the Rs 50,000-­60,000 price bracket that is capable of handling office work and is also good for entertainment? 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
		Police action against students protesting at UGC Delhi Police lathicharged students protesting outside University Grants Commission office on Tuesday evening. Having rejected the HRD ministry's new proposal for the non-NET fellowship, the students had spent Monday night around the metro station at ITO. By the evening, there were 'cultural programmes' and even a play. A little before 6 pm, the police used "mild force" apparently "to get them onto a bus." CBSE asks schools to safeguard heritage of audiovisual media With an aim to protect and safeguard the heritage of audiovisual media, CBSE is all set to observe World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27. Board has suggested schools to celebrate by digitizing photographs, organizing week long film festivals and creating own film posters. Berhampur college waits for admission nod With less than a week left for completion of the admission process for the 2015-16 session, the Centre is yet to grant permission to the state-run Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma Ayurved Mahavidyalaya at Ankushapur near here to go ahead. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rajan may help India build strong case against Dawood With gangster Chhota Rajan in its net, India is looking to strengthen its case against Pakistan-based Dawood Ibrahim, the main accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and mastermind of a string of terrorist operations since then that have made him a major security threat. 250kg fish found dead along creeks Over 250kg fish were found dead along the shores of Airoli, Gothivli, and Ghansoli creeks on Monday and Tuesday—the first and second day of high tide this month. Fisherfolk have alleged that the fish died due to polluted water flowing into the creeks from residential pockets and industrial corridors. 3 nabbed for killing leopard in Raigad Three poachers—H Wadkar, G Patil and N Mohammed Bhure—have been arrested for killing a leopard in Raigad district. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cong, CPM slam cops' 'beef raid' on Kerala House Congress and CPM on Tuesday came down strongly against the Delhi police’s search of the Kerala House canteen for beef. OBC panel creates a creamier layer for pvt sector employees There is much to cheer about for OBC employees of private sector and autonomous bodies/universities over Mandal reservations. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has recommended a much higher “creamy layer” bar for non-Group A/B salaried persons in the private sector, statutory bodies, autonomous bodies and universities. IIT-Delhi deans protest HRD meddling, threaten to quit  Three out of six deans at the IIT threatened to resign protesting against the ministry's "interference" in academic matters. Earlier, the Prime Minister's Office had transferred Rajeev Tangri's petition to the HRD ministry for suitable action.  More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		MBA graduate held for 'cheating' medical seat aspirants Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths arrested a 33-year old MBA graduate who allegedly cheated medical seat aspirants of money. Hrithik Roshan launches sendmygift.com in Bengaluru Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is thrilled and is looking forward to picka gift for his mother on the occasion of her upcoming birthday. Bengaluru students visit Nasa on an educational trip 21 students from a Bengaluru based school were taken for a 12 day educational tour to Nasa, Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, USA, in order to provide them with an adequate mix of learning and entertainment. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tombs caretakers threaten strike over no salaries About fifty contract employees working in the Quli Qutub Shahi Tombs, state that the museum and other wings of the archaeology department are mulling to go on strike for not receiving their salaries for the last six months. TSSPDCL lineman arrested for taking bribe Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths arrested a junior lineman of TS Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) for taking Rs 5,000 bribe from a man to fix a meter in Maheswaram. Cigarette smuggling racket busted, six held Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths busted an international cigarette smuggling racket operating from Hyderabad and arrested six persons. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Presidency fracas: Do we need student unions? The students of Presidency College, one of the oldest colleges in the country and a breeding ground for political leadership in the state, will not vote to elect their students union this year. Forget overflowing bins and bumpy roads, Chennai mayor gives himself high score "I have nothing to declare except my genius." No, Chennai mayor Saidai S Duraisamy did not say that, but he came close to Oscar Wilde on Tuesday when he presented the report cards of the last three mayors, himself included. Garments worth Rs 10L stolen from godown at Madhavaram Thieves broke into a godown at Madhavaram and made away with clothes and garments worth 10 lakh by on Monday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Promoting heritage via marathon Over 256 runners will promote city's glorious past in the first-ever marathon 'Vadodara Ultra' dedicated to heritage on November 1. African doctor at medical conference opts to be patient At a time when India and Tanzania have deci ded to take the relationship to the next level, a senior orthopaedic surgeon from Dares Salaam has found solace in healthcare in Gujarat. GPCB unearths illegal dumping of chemicals In an overnight operation, a team of Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) unearthed an illegal pi peline built by a chemical unit in Vatva Phase I GIDC to dump hazardous untreated effluents into the Kharicut canal. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU researcher working on new age solar cells A young researcher from the Allahabad University’s (AU) department of physics has come up with breakthrough research in new age solar cells that could revolutionize the photovoltaic technology that harnesses solar energy. Pratapgarh couple renews effort to meet Geeta With mystery over the real family of Geeta, who arrived from Pakistan on Monday, continues, the Gautam family from Pratagarh has again said that she was their missing daughter. 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. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha wants to revive Niyamgiri mining plan: Minister The Odisha government is contemplating to revive its proposed mining project at Niyamgiri Hills and hold Gram Sabha in the area again, state government officials said. Gambling marks Kumar Purnima in Berhampur Big-time gambling is back in Ganjam. On the occasion of Kumar Purnima on Tuesday, people will indulge in unbridled gambling as it is a part of the celebrations. Saying no to drugs in Bhubaneswar's rehabilitation centres P K Mohanty, 28, a native of Balasore, recently got treated for drug addiction at a city-based rehabilitation centre successfully. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fomer Madhya Pradesh minister's wife murdered Unidentified miscreants killed Chandabai (50), wife of former state minister and Congress leader Babulal Malviya at her house in Tarana in Ujjain district on Tuesday. Mercury dips by 8 degrees in Bhopal Day temperature in Bhopal has dipped by about eight degrees celsius in last two days. The sudden drop in day temperature has resulted in minimal difference between day and night temperatures. MP Congress wants law for compensation payments after farmers' suicides Congress opposition in Madhya Pradesh might introduce a private member bill in the winter session with provisions for government compensation to families of farmers who commit suicide after crop failure. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Yoga not a sport? The complainant Nishant Mongia, a resident of Rajpura in Punjab had applied for the post of junior basic teacher in Chandigarh's education department under sports quota as he had participated in “Yoga sport at the national level”. China to be partner nation in Haryana's surajkund craft Mela-2016 The 30th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, will be celebrated from February 1 to 15, 2016 at Surajkund, Faridabad. Flight cancellation irks SpiceJet passengers SpiceJet's Chandigarh-Srinagar flight was cancelled on Monday which irked passengers who rued that they were not informed in advance by the company. More Chandigarh News»

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