News Digest: Congress slams, BJP disowns Manohar Lal Khattar's 'quit beef' remark

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		Saturday, October 17, 2015
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		India
		Congress slams, BJP disowns Manohar Lal Khattar's 'quit beef' remark A day after he said that Muslims would have to give up eating beef if they wanted to live in the country, Haryana’s BJP chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday came under heavy fire from the Opposition even as his party tried to control the damage resulting from his comment made to The Indian Express. Draft bill bars foreigners from renting womb in India Foreigners may no longer be able to rent a womb in India as the government has proposed to bar them from commissioning surrogacy. Early summer for Gujrat's ice-cream makers To the surprise of ice-makers, consumers are rushing for the scoop of mouthwatering ice-creams even in September-October. More India News»

		Business
		Govt panel seeks more CSR flexibility for companies A committee set up by the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has recommended that smaller companies get greater operational flexibility for meeting their corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations. Maruti Suzuki to launch hatchback Baleno next week Country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India will launch premium hatchback Baleno next week, which will be exported to over hundred countries as a 'Made-in-India' car. Nestle jumps 6% as Maggi clears lab tests Nestle India conducted over 3,500 tests of around 200 million packs of maggi in both national, international accredited labs and all the samples were found safe. Concequently, on Friday, the shares of Nestle India climed 5.59 per cent to settle at Rs 6,551 on BSE. More Business News»

		Environment
		Gurgaon's fire tenders get past pollution hurdle Ten new fire tenders, which were lying idle despite having been acquired by Gurgaon fire department months back, are likely to be pressed into service on Monday. NGT lifts stay on sand mining in Madhya Pradesh Principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi has lifted stay on sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. Previously, on July 20, NGT central zonal bench, Bhopal imposed a stay on river-bed sand mining in the state till October 31. 'Deficient' nuclear waste ship sails for Australia from France A ship carrying 25 tonnes of reprocessed nuclear waste sailed from France for Australia on Thursday despite protests from environmental campaigners concerned about "deficiencies" in the vessel. More Environment News»

		World
		'As many as 2,000' Iran-backed forces near Aleppo: US official As many as 2,000 Iranian and Iran-backed forces are currently in Syria helping regime troops in an offensive near Aleppo that is being coordinated with Russia, a US official said on Saturday. Obama warns Russia can not bomb its way to Syria peace US President Barack Obama on Saturday warned Russia they could not "bomb their way" to a peaceful solution in Syria, reiterating his view that propping up President Bashar al-Assad will fail. Guinea president re-elected in first round of voting Guinean leader Alpha Conde was re-elected to a second term in the first round of the country's disputed presidential polls, according to provisional results released on Friday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman, Kareena at no.1 in Times Celebex Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, lead pair of Bajrangi Bhaijaan take the top positions in Times Celebex powered by zoom for the month of August 2015. BT Exclusive: First look of Deepika in 'Deewani Mastani' First look of Deepika Padukone aka Mastani’s look from the song ‘Deewani Mastani’ from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani... 'I'm in favour of the dance bars opening again' The filmmaker welcomes the Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the Maharashtra government’s decision to ban dance bars... More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Ancient communities had sleep patterns similar to ours finds new study Sleeping patterns of ancient peoples were not too different from today, a new study suggests, after mapping sleeping habits of pre-industrial communities living in Tanzania, Namibia and Bolivia. Antibiotic resistance threatening post-surgery recovery A new study has quantified the threat of rising antibiotic resistance on surgery and chemotherapy. Genetic blueprint of inner ear cell development created The findings provide new insight into how hair cells and supporting cells in the inner ear develop and differentiate into specialized cells that serve critical functions for hearing and maintaining balance. More Science News»

		Sports
		Zaheer Khan: On par with the best Zaheer one of India's best fast bowlers and, for two periods in his international career, on par with the best in the world. Lower-order helps Delhi to crucial first innings lead Sangwan and Rawat combined for 37 runs for the eighth wicket and helped Delhi to a 42-run first innings lead, but Haryana wiped out the deficit, reaching 68/2 at stumps. Rajkot ODI: Hardik threatens to block teams' way to stadium Quota stir leader in Gujarat Hardik Patel - on Friday threatened to block the way of Indian and South African cricket teams to the Rajkot stadium. More Sports News»

		Technology
		You will be paid for call drops: 8 things to know Despite stiff opposition from telecom companies, consumers will now be compensated for call drops. Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus in India: 10 things to know The new iPhones look pretty similar to last year's models, but sport for a lot of new features, like 3D Touch and better camera. But these are not the only new thing to look forward to. Here are 10 things you need to know about Apple's new iPhone 6S 8 reasons to upgrade to iPhone 6S, 6S Plus If you are an existing iPhone 5S, 6 or 6 Plus user, we list eight possible reasons to help you decide if you should upgrade to iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus... More Technology News»

		Education
		Third gender: MPhil students to study Laxmi's autobiography This year's master of philosophy (MPhil) students of department of sociology will study 'Me Hijra, Me Laxmi,' autobiography of transgender Laxmi Narayan Tri pathi, face of India's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, as one of the two mandatory research readin Gujrat government to give dole to RTE students The state government has decided that parents of students admitted under the Right to Education Act will be given Rs 3,000 every year for purchase of books and school uniforms. FYUP rollback not my personal loss: DU VC Outgoing DU VC Dinesh Singh on Friday defended the Four Year Undergraduate Programme, saying its rollback was not his “personal loss” even as he maintained that, contrary to the popular notion, all approvals were obtained and views taken its introduction. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Green tribunal quashes coastal clearance to trans-harbour link The NGT also wants environmental authorities to decide if fresh green clearance is needed as per 2006 rules for the 22km sea link project between Nhava in Navi Mumbai and Sewri. 7 students among 8 charred to death in Kurla eatery fire Seven students and an engineer out for lunch were burnt to death in a Chinese eatery in Kurla (West) on Friday afternoon when a fireball, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit and fuelled by a gas leak, ripped through an air-conditioned room. Maharashtra declares drought in 14,708 villages The Maharashtra government has declared a “drought-like condition” in 14,708 of the state’s 43,000 villages. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Will enforce tobacco ban in Delhi, says Jain The Delhi government will make all possible efforts to implement the ban on sale, purchase, storage and manufacturing of all forms of chewable tobacco products in the state, health minister Satyendar Jain said on Friday. Delhi: South Avenue gets police station Delhi Police inaugurated its 162nd police station after South Avenue police post was converted into a full time police station. Fizzy logic: Regulars swear by the thanda tanginess of Ved Parkash bantawala's vintage lemon-soda They have been quenching Delhi’s parched throats for over a century, serving banta from a distinct green-coloured shop in the heart of Chandni Chowk. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		PSI stabbed to death chasing house burglars in Bengaluru A 34 year old Police Sub Inspector attached to the Doddaballapur police was stabbed to death by house burglars. Dasara gombes of all ages keep legacy alive The king and the queen sporting traditional attire and jewellery are 100 years old but their royal glory hasn't faded a bit. Manipal varsity students hail verdict, say it will be deterrent After judgment in the Manipal gangrape case was pronounced 28 months after the crime, a sense of relief pervaded the Manipal University campus on Thursday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		West Bengal man who planned terror madrassa held A 28-year-old man from West Bengal has been arrested here for allegedly conspiring with a Pakistani national to start a madrassa for imparting jihadi training, Hyderabad police said. Two Haj helpers charged with dereliction of duty The State Haj Committee (SHC) on Friday said that action has been initiated against two Khadim ul Hujjaj (Haj helpers) for alleged dereliction of duty during the string of accidents such as the crane collapse in Mecca and the stampede in Mina. Andhra Pradesh Assembly winter session in Tullur The AP legislature on Friday proposed to construct a temporary building at Tullur in Guntur to conduct the winter session of the House scheduled for December. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Senior Citizens' Support Forum to celebrate International Day of the Elderly Senior Citizens’ Support Forum will celebrate the International Day of the Elderly at Russian Center of Science and Culture in Alwarpet here on Saturday. Union minister reviews projects at National Institute of Ocean Technology in Chennai Union minister of state for science and technology and earth sciences Y S Chowdary on Friday called upon scientists at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) to transfer technology developed at the institute to the industry wherever possible. MoUs signed at GIM are under various stages of implementation, TN official says Many MoUs (memoranda of understanding) which were signed at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) in Chennai in September are under various stages of implementation, a top Tamil Nadu government official said on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Navratri times: Private eyes to spy on oldies If you are 60-something and think that getting naughty won't catch the attention of your spouse or children? Ahmedabad: New local bodies by December 25 The State Election Commission (SEC) in a revised affidavit submitted before the Gujarat high court has stated that it will begin the process for local body elections by November 16 and will complete the same on or before December 25. Patidars may boycott polls: IB A report submitted to the state government by the State Intelligence Bureau mentions that Patidars are likely to boycott local body elections. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad High Court seeks govt, admin reply on Patkar's detention The Allahabad High Court on Thursday directed the state government and Allahabad district administration to file their respective replies in response to a writ petition challenging detention of social activist Medha Patkar in Allahabad on September 26 when she was going to meet villagers who were protesting against acquisition of their land for a power plant at Kachri in Karchana tehsil of Allahabad. Allahabad HC assures relook into immersion of idols in rivers The Allahabad High Court on Thursday assured reconsidering the restraint on immersion of idols in the Ganga and Yamuna. In 2013, it had put a check on immersion of idols in both the rivers which continues to be operative till now. Sangam City sets an example Allahabad has set an example as no idol of Goddess Durga will be immersed in the Ganga and Yamuna in the Sangam City after the nine-day festival. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government eyes Rs 1.75 lakh crore investments in 4 years The Odisha government is considering measures for branding Odisha as an investment destination and aiming investments worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore within four years in the state. Community puja pandals asked to install cctv cameras Community Durga Puja organisers in this south Odisha city have been asked by police to install at least four closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras at every pandal and deploy volunteers for crowd management. Six college girls hurt as balloons explode during Naveen Patnaik's birthday celebrations Chief minster Naveen Patnaik’s 69th birth day celebration turned tragic as six college girls were injured after a bunch of gas balloons they were carrying to wish him at his residence exploded near BJD party office in the capital city on Friday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Tiger safari to be developed in buffer zone to reduce tourism pressure Forest department is developing tiger safari buffer zones of Pench and Bandhavgarh so that tourists reaching there can enjoy sighting of tiger easily.  NGT bench lifts stay order on sand mining in Madhya Pradesh Principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi, headed by chairperson justice Swatanter Kumar has lifted the stay order on sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. CM meets Modi, seeks Rs 1,900 cr for crop loss Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged Prime Minister to immediately send a Central team to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall and provide additional assistance of Rs 1,900 crore to affected farmers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BJP leader's son commits suicide in Chandigarh An 18-year old son of former MC councilor and BJP leader, Anil Dube, committed suicide at his home in Mauli Jagran, Manimajra on Friday. The deceased was identified as Raunak Dube, a BA first year student of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Sector 26. Raunak had hanged himself with a dupatta after fixing it to an iron hook in the ceiling. Sikh clerics cancel Gurmata of pardoning of Dera Sacha Sauda Chief: Sikh high priests on Friday ‘cancelled’ the Gurmata of pardoning of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim which had evoked sharp criticism from Sikhs around the world who had asked questions about the ‘hasty’ procedure adopted by Sikh clerics to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Nadda comes down heavily on PGI director In the recent governing body meeting of the PGI held in Delhi, Union health minister J P Nadda reprimanded the institute’s top officials, including the director and the superintendent hospital engineer. More Chandigarh News»

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