News Digest: Samjhauta Express halt leaves Pakistan worried

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, October 10, 2015
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		India
		Samjhauta Express halt leaves Pakistan worried Pakistan on Friday summoned India's acting deputy high commissioner and expressed concern over the cancellation of operation of Samjhauta Express due to farmers protest on the Indian side, leaving over 200 passengers from both countries stranded. Zubin Mehta: German mind, Indian heart For decades, he has put their ideas into action with the world's greatest orchestras, be they in Europe or America. De-spite this deep connect with a discipline that may be considered as the abstract apotheosis of Western thought, the maestro has never given up his Indian identity. CM Fadnavis asked to give security cover for Kasuri book launch in Mumbai Close on the heels of the cancellation of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali’s concerts in Mumbai and Pune after the organizers succumbed to the Shiv Sena’s pressure, comes up another event in the city which features a former Pakistani minister. P More India News»

		Business
		Videocon eyes Rs 12k cr in sale of spectrum in 6 circles Consumer electronics-to-energy exploration group Videocon is in talks with four leading telecom operators Telenor, Vodafone, Airtel and Idea to sell spectrum it holds in six circles. E-tailers may get half of Rs 6k-cr iPhone pie Apple plans to sell more than 10 lakh units of its new phone in India, and half of it is expected to happen through the online route. Apax-backed co acquires 23% in Zensar for Rs 863cr Marina Holdco, a company backed by private equity firm Apax Partners, has acquired 23.2% stake in RPG Group-promoted Zensar Technologies in a deal valued at Rs 863 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		'Developed nations should deliver on Green Climate Fund' Ahead of the crucial climate summit in Paris, India on Friday said developed nations are "historically responsible" for global warming and must do "justice" to the developing countries by delivering on the Green Climate Fund (GCF) promised by them to deal with climate change. Clg raises 5 butterflies species in captive breeding After finding encouraging results from their studies on butterflies in Alagar Hills in the district, American College in Madurai has succeeded in breeding five butterfly species in enclosure under captive breeding. Ocean heat wave harming world's coral reefs this year Corals reefs are suffering a severe underwater heat wave this year for the third time on record, including a mysterious warm patch in the Pacific known as "The Blob", scientists said on Thursday. More Environment News»

		World
		US, Russia to hold new Syria air safety talks: Pentagon Russia and the United States are set to renew talks to avoid accidents in Syrian air space as the two countries conduct separate bombing campaigns, a US official said Friday. Unrest spreads to Gaza as Israeli troops kill six Palestinians A week of violence between Israelis and Palestinians spread to the Gaza Strip Saturday, with Israeli troops killing six in clashes on the border and Islamist movement Hamas calling for more unrest. One killed, one wounded in shooting near Texas University One person was fatally shot on Friday and another person was wounded in a shooting an apartment complex adjacent to the campus of Texas Southern University in Houston, and two suspects have been taken into custody, the school said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Talvar: 90% weekend occupancy 'Talvar' aces both film festival & box office Neil: Salman bhai is down-to-earth Neil Nitin Mukesh plays Salman Khan’s younger brother in Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming family entertainer Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. 5 things we learn from Bollywood movies Whether you're rich or poor, girl or boy, protagonist or antagonist; the first and basic rule we learn from Bollywood movie is - always keep a pet. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		On menu, steaks & hamburgers with healthy fats Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in salmon and walnuts, according to researchers and some ranchers who are feeding cattle flaxseed -even marine algae -with an eye on offering another wholesome dinner choice. To shed those extra kilos, change your walking speed Walking at varying speeds can burn up to 20% more calories compared to maintaining a steady pace, Indian-origin scientists have found. 4,500-yr-old skull reveals African migration history British scientists have for the first time sequenced an ancient African genome from a 4,500-year-old Ethiopian skull that has confirmed a massive wave of migration from Eurasia into Africa about 3,000 years ago. More Science News»

		Sports
		PepsiCo pullout signals IPL's loss of credibility After PepsiCo opted to pullout of IPL's sponsorship, the BCCI and the entire country has been left pondering a few questions. Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal Pune emerged victorious courtesy an own goal from Zohmingliana Ralte in the 73rd minute of the keenly fought match at the Balewadi Stadium. Ishant six, Gambhir, Rana 50s put Delhi in command Ishant, who finished with figures of 23-10-36-6, needed little time to rattle Vidarbha's tail as the visitors lost their last four wickets for the addition of just 76 runs More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto X Style first impressions: Worth Rs 29,999? We went hands-on with Moto X Style at the launch event, looking at how the smartphone stands compared to the cheaper alternatives... Check out to find out if Moto X Style is worth buying at Rs 29,999. Official prices of Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus are out Apple's much-awaited iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will cost Rs 62,000 for the lowest storage variant and as much as Rs 92,000 for the top-end model. Ex-Micromax chairman Sanjay Kapoor threatens to drag company to court In his resignation letter to the Micromax board, Kapoor has also threatened to take legal action against the company and its directors, a revelation that underscores the depth of the acrimony between the two parties and belies the narrative that his parting had to do with differences over strategy. More Technology News»

		Education
		MU postpones exams for nine postgraduate courses Mumbai University postponed the commencement dates of around nine postgraduate courses including MA and MSc due to late admissions this year. Now, CBSE expression series on Jayaprakash Narayan Continuing with their expression series programme, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the next in line will be held on October 11 in remembrance of the renowned freedom fighter and social reformer Jayaprakash Narayan. HRD minister to speak on the future of NITs in Jaipur Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) will hold a three-day conference of 31 National Institutes Of Technology (NIT) starting on October 10. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		State to double devpt charge on new buildings The budget for aspiring home buyers in the state could get further stretched, with the government proposing to double development charge on constructions (as high as Rs 600/sq ft in some residential buildings in Mumbai) and increase stamp duty by one per cent. BMC will amend its meat-ban resolutions The BMC’s general body on Friday decided to amend its 1964 and 1994 resolutions that banned the sale of meat in the city and ordered the closure of the Deonar slaughterhouse during two days of Paryushan, a Jain festival. Hospital test found traces of cocaine, opiates in Indrani's urine sample Traces of cocaine, opiates and amphetamines were found in the urine sample of Indrani Mukerjea which was examined by a leading private hospital when she was admitted to the government-run JJ hospital last week. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		IAF provides home to son Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said the IAF had provided out-of-turn accommodation in the national capital to Corporal Mohammad Sartaj, whose father was lynched and brother grievously injured last week after rumours that they had slaughtered a cow and kept beef in their house at Bisada village in Greater Noida. Delhi CM's thulla remark: Cop records his statement A trial court on Friday recorded pre-summoning evidence in a criminal defamation complaint filed against CM Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged “thulla“ remark for policemen. Truck runs over youths on bike A late night joyride for three youths on a bike ended with them getting crushed under the wheels of a truck in west Delhi's Rajouri Garden area. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rahul spends emotional morning in Mandya For AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi, it was an impromptu visit to Sanabana Koppal vil lage in Pandavapura taluk on Friday . RaGa offers solace to farmers, lashes out at divisive politics Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, after labelling the NDA government a “suit-boot ki sarkar'', continued his tirade and on Friday said Prime Min ister Narendra Modi and the BJP have a penchant for pitting one community against the other during elections but in the same breath talk about tolerance and plurality . Unscheduled power outages leave Bengalureans fuming Energy minister DK Shivakumar had assured that after October 1, citizens will not face any more power cuts. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bandh today, but impact on Hyderabad expected to be minimal The first state-wide call for bandh on October 10 given by opposition parties since the formation of Telangana on June 2, 2104 is not expected to have a great impact on the city. Delhi police raid madrassas in Hyderabad after suspect's tipoff A special cell from Delhi police conducted raids at two madrassas in the city after they recovered a weapon from an arrested suspect in the national capital earlier this week, police sources said. Naidu invites CMs for Oct 22 event The chief ministers of BJP-ruled states have confirmed their participation in the Amaravati foundation stone laying programme on October 22. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Inspection against 3 realtors to continue In the face of the Supreme Court staying the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order regarding sealing building projects of two promoters in Chennai, the principal bench of the National Green Tribunal New Delhi has clarified that the stay pertains only to the two realtors and inspections against three other promoters will continue. In Pattabiram, people prefer tracks over bridge Commuters in and around Pattabiram unwittingly exposed their illegal and dangerous practice of crossing the railway tracks when they protested against the railways sealing off an abandoned level crossing on Friday. Sarathkumar files criminal defamation case against Vishal The bitter pre-poll theatrics to take control of the influential South Indian Artistes Association (SIAA) took a curious turn on Friday when incumbent president R Sarathkumar initiated criminal defamation proceedings against actor Vishal Krishna. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Tax reforms roundtable in Ahmedabad today Union revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia and chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Anita Kapur will be in city for an interactive session on tax reforms on Saturday. Tobacco smuggling peaks in Gujarat: FICCI Foreign made cigarettes worth Rs 23 crore were seized this year at a port in Hazira. Bajrangi Bhaijaan's selfie to rule garba nights Diksha Dharmani, 21, is ready with her version of “perfect look” for Navratri: Ornate but chic cholis to go with embroidered chanias, modish dupattas, ethnic jewellery and a snazzy tattoo that reads ‘Femme Belle’. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Gorakhpur forgets Premchand on his 79th death anniversary Gorakhpur forgot one of its most illustrious citizen Munshi Premchand on Thursday. SDMs, DSP to check crackers units Taking lessons from recent Naini explosion that claimed three lives due to alleged stocking of explosive material meant for manufacturing crackers, joint teams of police and district administration would verify stocks and implement security norms ahead of Dussehra and Diwali. Priyanka Gandhi Brigade flays PM's silence over Dadri lynching Activists of Priyanka Gandhi Youth Brigade staged protest near Subhash crossing here on Thursday against the killing of Akhlakq, who was lynched over rumours of consuming cow meat at Dadri recently and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak over the issue. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Woman allegedly strangled by husband in Berhampur A 21-year old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband and in-laws at Jamadeipur village in Odisha's Ganjam district over dowry demand, police said today. Puri murder: 2 arrested, police to reveal names later today Odisha Police's crime branch on Friday arrested two persons in connection with September 21 murder of a couple and their two minor daughters at Astaranga in Puri district. Kapil Sibal to appear for state in SC Former Union minister Kapil Sibal will appear on behalf of the prosecution to oppose the bail plea of serial offender Mohammed Nisham in the Supreme Court. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fraud NGO dupes thousands of their money in Madhya Pradesh The rip-off continued for over five years between April 1, 2010 and May 18, 2015, police said. Farmer's body found hanging from tree in Madhya Pradesh, suicide suspected Body of a 45-year-old tribal farmer was found hanging from a tree in Bashinda village here, with police suspecting suicide due to alleged failure of crops. Vehicle lifters' gang busted, 5 cars worth Rs 15 lakh seized With arrest of four, a gang of vehicle lifters, including two van drivers who ferry students to two schools of repute, was busted, on Wednesday.Five four-wheelers worth Rs 15 lakh were recovered from them. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Women shun pesticides to fight whitefly A group of women in Haryana's Jind district are doing what the governments and scientists couldn't to protect cotton crop from whitefly attack in Punjab and Haryana. With the help of indigenous style of farming, they have beaten the impact of whitefly pest in hundreds of acres of land in three villages. Navodaya school makes kids clean toilets for Swachh Bharat The parents have also alleged that one of the children was even slapped and that teachers falsely claimed that another 11-year-old girl was sexually abused at home. Fire at shoe factory in Ambala A fire broke out at a shoe factory here today in which stock and equipment worth Rs one crore was damaged, police said. More Chandigarh News»

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