News Digest: US snubs Pakistan's bogus complaint about Indian interference in Balochistan

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		Thursday, October 22, 2015
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		India
		US snubs Pakistan's bogus complaint about Indian interference in Balochistan The Obama administration on Wednesday asked Pakistan to put in "additional efforts to target all terrorists in its territory," while declining to even acknowledge Islamabad’s complaint about alleged Indian interference in Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan. India allows UK researcher to study medicinal knowledge of ethnic group in Gujarat Opening up traditional knowledge of an ethnic group for research under an international protocol, India has granted access to ethno-medicinal knowledge of the Siddi community from Gujarat to a researcher of the University of Kent, United Kingdom. Sardar's statue being built in India, not China: L&T Following reports that work for 'Statue of Unity' - the memorial to Sardar Patel that would be the tallest statue in the world when completed - had been subcontracted to a foundry in China, the contractors for the project, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T), on Wednesday, clarified that the statue is being built in India and the company is sourcing only bronze plates from China. More India News»

		Business
		Wipro meets revenue guidance Wipro's revenue in the September quarter came in at the upper end of its guidance, but fell short of the robust performance by its cross-town peer Infosys. HDFC Bank net up 21% on retai loans segment  HDFC Bank, the country's second largest private sector lender, on Wednesday reported a 20.5% jump in net profit to Rs 2,870 crore in the three months to September, helped by robust performance in retail loans segment and a rise in other income. Rel MF to buy Goldman's India fund biz for Rs 243 crore Reliance Capital Asset Management (RCAM), which manages Reliance Mutual Fund, has entered into a deal to buy Goldman Sachs' Indian asset management business for Rs 243 crore in an all-cash deal. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Tibet sees receding glaciers, shrinking permafrost The Roof of the World, as Tibet is also known, is also facing desertification. Path to climate ambition must be paved with equity: India India's submission of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) is a reflection of its utmost sincerity in contributing with its full might to the global fight against climate change. More Environment News»

		World
		Egypt loyalists take lead in parliament elections A political alliance loyal to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has scooped all 60 list seats up for grabs in the first round of a parliamentary election in which opposition parties were all but absent, official results showed on Wednesday. Indian students 3rd in generating London's revenue Indian students in London were the third largest revenue generator for the city last year, contributing £130 million. Civil nuke deal with Pak would be 'ill-advised' Ahead of Barack Obama's meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a prominent Republican Senator in a letter has voiced strong reservations over reports that the US may be pursuing a civil nuclear agreement with Pakistan, the second American lawmaker to do so. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Women are attracted to bad men' Randeep Hooda admits that he has turned over a new leaf. The actor now believes in associating with different kinds of people so that his work gets significance. Richa takes up Sonam Kapoor's challenge Sonam Kapoor is the darling of social media. From shutting off trolls to indulging in self-deprecating humour, sharing fashion tips and funny videos to turning common people into celebrities — the Kapoor girl knows how it’s done. WATCH: Top 10 seductive saree songs More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Sunscreen killing coral reefs Lathering up with sunscreen may prevent sunburn and protect against cancer, but it is also killing coral reefs around the world, scientists have found. Protein that boosts learning and memory identified Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, have found that increasing a crucial cholesterol-binding membrane protein in nerve cells within the brain can improve learning and memory in aged mi Quake monitor job 2nd most coveted in China: Reports Fancy a Chinese government job? How about the Inner Mongolia Seismological Bureau? More Science News»

		Sports
		Indian team needs a Chennai special from MS Dhoni With the best-of-five ODI series on the line, India need to beat South Africa at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Thursday to stay alive. IPL: Jacques Kallis appointed KKR head coach Kolkata Knight Riders named Jacques Kallis as their head coach, succeeding the now England coach Trevor Bayliss who was with the franchise for four years. ISL: Chhetri scores twice as Mumbai outclass Dynamos Chhetri finally found his goal-scoring touch and scored twice as Mumbai City FC swamped Delhi Dynamos 2-0 to notch up their maiden win in four games in ISL. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Limited H--1B visas: Facebook may skip IIT placements Facebook, one of the best paymasters at engineering campuses, is likely to give Indian Institutes of Technology a miss this year, both for internship and final placement. 6 ways to get iPhone 6S at a cheaper price The prices are not expected to come down at least for the next few months, we tried to find a few sweet deals that effectively reduce the cost of owning the all-new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ review: Tough to beat Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has a lot of features that will give any top-end smartphone a run for its money, but does it have what it takes to be the must-buy smartphone of the season? We find out in this Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ review... More Technology News»

		Education
		Delhi govt to launch 2-year homoeopathy pharmacy diploma course The Delhi government is all set to launch a two-year diploma course in homoeopathy pharmacy which will enable aspiring pharmacists in this field to take up jobs in government hospitals as well as operate state-run dispensaries in the national capital. Pakistan religious body wants separate women educational institutes The religious body also recommended that students appearing for competitive examinations should be allowed to answer questions in Urdu. Students cry foul as UGC scraps non-NET grants The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to discontinue non-NET fellowships for MPhil and PhD students at central universities from the next academic session, triggering protests by student groups who have termed it “one of the biggest anti-student moves“ of the NDA government. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Serve notice before taking action: Hotels The Hotel and Restaurant Association has said the BMC's crackdown on restaurants that break license conditions is probably the first such action ever in the city. Violations found in several prominent city restaurants The BMC's crackdown on restaurants found flouting norms, especially fire-safety conditions, continued on the third consecutive day. Public must speak up against thrashing of Muslims by cops, say activists Protesting against the assault on two youths, Danish Sheikh and Asif Sheikh, allegedly by the Bandra police a few days ago, a group of activists has asked people to speak up before the country is turned into a “banana republic”. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		SI suspended for thrashing brother of complainant A Delhi Police sub-inspector was suspended from duty after a woman complained to a senior officer that he had thrashed her brother without reason. With a fresh palette of ideas, they are painting a new age of gaming These are certainly games with a difference.They have to be. Get DDA Rohini flats from Oct 31 The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will start giving possession letters to allottees of Rohini Residential Scheme-1981 from October 31. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Liver ferried in 2 hrs from Mysuru to Bengaluru A liver harvested from a brain dead person in Mysuru was ferried to Bengaluru in a record time of two hours, 15 minutes on Wednesday afternoon, in the thick of Dasara festivities and mad holiday rush. Students protest against BU's move to establish school of economics with Jindal Foundation The Central College campus witnessed tense moments on Wednesday when students protested against Bangalore University's move to establish a school of economics jointly with the Jindal Foundation. Minerals mined illegally on NICE corridor The House Committee probing the NICE project has stumbled upon a massive illegal mining and quarrying activity along the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) peripheral road on the outskirts of the city. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Perennial delay for Muslim reservations There have been two developments with respect to providing the long awaited 12 percent reservations to Muslims in the recent past. In the last assembly session, Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said that the Assembly would pass a resolution to provide these reservations and forward it to the Centre for approval, implying that it would be included in the Ninth Schedule. Telangana, Gujarat cops probe into ICI accused's Hyderabad links After the arrest of Ghulam Jafar Ghulam Husain Shaikh by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Hakimpet near Tolichowki recently, the Telangana and Gujarat police have discovered that the ladies tailor’s link with Hyderabad was forged much before the 2003 ISI conspiracy case as his children were studying in boarding schools here. Battle on cards in Narayankhed bypoll Opposition parties are gearing up for the Narayanakhed assembly constituency by-election with the ruling TRS turning the constituency into a battleground with an aim to wrest the seat from the Congress. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MRTS train catches fire; passengers escape unhurt "The incident occurred around 8.35am near Perungudi. The train was moving towards Beach station. Since, it is a holiday (on account of Ayudha Pooja), there were not many passengers," a top official said. Exploring craft and worship of terracotta Gods When American photographer Julie Wayne made one of her regular trips to Tamil Nadu in 2002 to procure art for her gallery in Paris, little did she know she'd come across a culture that would absorb her for the next 10 years — the world of Ayyanar worship. Sowcarpet shakes a leg to Navaratri beats It's 2 am and, as the city sleeps, step into Mint Street in Sowcar pet and sound of dandiya sticks and orchestra music greet you. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Police file second sedition case in a week against Hardik The city crime branch on Wednesday slapped charges of waging a war against the state, sedition and inciting communal hatred between communities on six leaders of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), including convener Hardik Patel. 8 of two families die in accident in Ahmedabad Seven members of two families from Rajkot were killed on the spot, while one of the two seriously injured succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital when the car they were travelling in collided with a truck on Wednesday on Viramgam- Lakhtar Highway. PDPU road: Street without lights A visit to Gujarat's 'Knowledge Corridor' in Gandhinagar is a dangerous venture. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Pandals welcome Goddess Durga with mantras, dhak beats The idol of Goddess Durga was installed amidst recitation of mantras and chanting of shlokas at different puja pandals in the city on Maha Shasthi of Sharadiya Navratri, on Sunday. Special train for festive rush The railway administration has decided to ply many special trains in different directions to cater to the rush of passengers during the festivals of Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath. Anil Yadav and his quota of controversies The tenure of Anil Kumar Yadav, whose appointment as UPPSC chairman was cancelled by the Allahabad high court on October 14, has been marred with controversies ranging from implementing the three-tier reservation system to the paper leakage in Lucknow. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Congress raps Naveen government over 'farmer suicide' Congress on Wednesday pulled up the state government over a spate of ‘farmer suicides’ and demanded to declare all districts as ‘drought hit’. Odisha govt seeks nod to buy power from pvt plants The state power utility, Gridco, which has moved the regulatory commission on behalf of the government, sought approval to purchase power from the CGPs at Rs 3.20 paise per unit, official sources said. CBI investigates Vyapam observer's death in J'guda While the CBI officers in Bhubaneswar office refused to divulge the details, they confirmed the arrival of a team from Delhi at Jharsuguda. Station authorities and government railway police (GRP) in Jharsuguda also confirmed the investigation by the CBI into Bahadur’s death. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Rahul Gandhi is misprojected: Sam Pitroda “Rahul Gandhi does not need training, he has been completely misprojected. His time will come” this was the answer given by father of telecom revolution Sam Pitroda on being asked whether Rahul Gandhi needs training during the launch of his book here in the city on Wednesday. Nurse attempts suicide after lover reneges on marriage A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly raped by her lover for three years who promised to marry her. Four charge-sheeted in fake passport case Madhya Pradesh criminal investigation department (CID) on Wednesday charge-sheeted four people including the then passport officer of Bhopal – T D Sharma, in connection with issuance of a passport to Sameer Khan Pathan - an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative - who was gunned down by Gujarat police in 2002. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sangrur: Police charge dead Army jawan's family for murder A day after a soldier killed four persons including three of his family members in Hassanpur village of Sangrur district, Police have charged entire family of dead accused for murders and also concluded that his elder brother’s love marriage with one of the victim was reason behind the incident. Panj Payaras summon Sikh clergy at Akal Takht on October 23 In an unprecedented incident in modern-day Sikh religious history, the Panj Payara’s (five beloved ones) have summoned the Jathedar’s of the five Takhts at the Akal Takht on October 23 for submitting clarification on the Gurmata of pardoning Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and later revoking the same. Shirin grabs shooting gold in Delhi he is a cadet of 1 Girls Battalian of NCC Chandigarh and student of Class XI at Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh. More Chandigarh News»

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