News Digest: Rightists got grants from 'Leftist' ICHR

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		Thursday, November 19, 2015
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		India
		Rightists got grants from 'Leftist' ICHR A close scrutiny of records of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) shows that a few historians among the 47 scholars who said in a statement on Tuesday that it was dominated by Leftist historians since 1970s actually got fellowships and research grants from the research body. 'Hizb-ul-Mujahideen raised over Rs 80 crore in 8 years to fund terror in India' Indian investigators have informed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), receiving funds in Pakistan from different channels, raised over Rs 800 million (Rs 80 crore) in the last eight years to carry out terror activities in India. T S Thakur appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take over on Dec 3 Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Justice T S Thakur was appointed the next Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. He will take over from Justice H L Dattu on December 3. More India News»

		Business
		Ola raises $500m at $5bn valuation Transportation app Ola confirmed on Wednesday it has raised $500 million, or Rs 3,250 crore, from Scottish investment firm Baillie Gifford, Road, rail projects get a boost The Cabinet on Wednesday authorized the road ministry to clear projects up to Rs 1,000 crore on its own, besides empowering it to take appropriate measures, including compensation to developers where delay is not because of them. Medical device price regulation model likely soon The contentious issue of introducing price caps on exorbitantly priced medical devices is nearing a solution with the department of pharmaceuticals now directing all stakeholders, including medical device manufacturers and health ministry officials, to thrash out the matter and arrive at a final decision soon. More Business News»

		Environment
		Two rivers turn blue in Meghalaya At least two rivers in eastern Meghalaya have turned blue again apparently due to "high acid content", resulting in death of scores of fishes. Retreating ice behind population explosion in Adelie penguins? Adelie penguins may be benefiting from shrinking glaciers, according to a new study that found the population of the species in East Antarctica has risen 135 times than it was around 19,000 years ago. Government reaches out to pvt firms to raise forest cover Faced with shortage of funds, the government on Tuesday called upon private firms to go the extra mile to increase forest cover so that an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is created by 2030. More Environment News»

		World
		McDonald's outlet in Chinese city sparks row McDonald’s has sparked off a controversy by opening a 100-seat outlet inside former leader Chiang Ching-kuo’s home in eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. Chiang Ching-kuo, son of revolutionary figure Chiang Kai-shek, served as Taiwan’s president in the 1980s. 'Drop Assad-exit demand to fight IS' Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the West had to drop its demands about the political exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if it wanted a genuinely international coalition against Islamic State militants. IS preparing to use civilians as shield in Raqqa Islamic State militants are stiffening their defences for a possible assault on their de facto capital of Raqqa, as international air strikes intensify on the Syrian city in retaliation for the Paris attacks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		What is Karan Singh Grover's obsession? While his ripped body says it all, Karan Singh Grover has no qualms admitting that he is obsessed with exercising. Deepika indulges Ranbir's niece Samara Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, who were in New Delhi around Diwali to promote their upcoming release Tamasha, had a sweet meeting with RK’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who resides in the capital. Bollywood movies in which Shah Rukh Khan dies Here is a list of some of Shah Rukh Khan’s films where his character dies at some point in time or the other in the movie. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Obesity and diabetes increase bone fracture risk Development of obesity and Type-2 diabetes negatively affect bone structure, formation and strength over time, thereby increasing bone fracture risk, says a new study. People fear dying of unprotected sex the most It won't be a surprise if this news sweeps the bed sheet off you, literally. According to a researcher from the University of Michigan, more people are afraid of dying from unprotected sex than a 480-km road trip via car. Overweight men face job bias too Overweight men are just as likely as overweight women to experience subtle forms of discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, says a new research. More Science News»

		Sports
		Ranji Trophy recap: That late 2000s show A look back at the highs and lows and in-betweens from the seventh round of the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. HC paves way for fourth India-South Africa Test at Delhi The Delhi high court paved the way for DDCA to hold the upcoming fourth India-South Africa Test match at Kotla and directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to issue the provisional occupancy certificate. ISL: Pune confident of breaching Delhi's famed defence Delhi Dynamos and Pune City FC will have a chance to draw equal on points with the Goan side when they face each other in a crucial game on Thursday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Sony Xperia Z5 Dual review Sony Xperia Z5 is a good smartphone by all measures, offering a decent display, great battery life, smooth performance, good camera, and quality audio in a package that is not too big for the hands. However, the price tag of Rs 52,990 can be its bane, considering several smartphones offer similar features and performance at a lower price. 9 ways Snapdragon 820 will change smartphones in 2016 Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 820, its latest high-end smartphone processor and its most high performance chip ever. Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G first impressions We went hands-on with the newly launched Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G smartphone to see if it is worth a buy... More Technology News»

		Education
		A year on, government brings German back to Kendriya Vidyalayas German will now be taught in Kendriya Vidyalayas as an additional language, as the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to a joint declaration of intent between the HRD ministry and the federal foreign office of Germany in this regard. JNU professor talks on women's rights Noted feminist writer and Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Prof Nivedita Menon, on Wednesday delivered the annual Professor Pradeep Kumar Memorial Lecture at Panjab University (PU). Quality and affordable higher education need of the hour, Skoda India CMD says Quality and affordable higher education is the need of the hour for the country, chairman and managing director of Skoda Auto India Pvt Ltd Sudhir Rao said on Wednesday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Chennai-made rake with 110 km|h top speed passes first trial round The indigenously built Medha EMU rake has completed its first round of trials and after a few more rounds may be inducted into Western Railway (WR), sources told TOI on Wednesday . Cabinet decision on land holdings to boost townships The state cabinet on Tuesday withdrew its ban on the fragmentation of non-agri cultural lands measuring 2,000 sq m (20 gunthas) or less into smaller plots. Such lands are mostly located in and around urban areas. Parisian artist Marko 93 brings light painting to city More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Finally, global tender floated to buy 2,000 bused for DTC The transport department has floated a global tender for acquiring 2,000 buses of various categories. It has also invited applications from manufacturers of battery-operated buses. Trade fair opens to all today, security beefed up Get ready for traffic jams and long queues as India International Trade Fair opens for public on Thursday. Transgenders to put best foot forward on ramp The fashion show for transgenders with which the Society for Peoples' Awareness, Care & Empowerment (SPACE) will launch its year-long skill development programme for the community will feature both western and Indian wear. But the 'models', a dozen trans women, including Niki (22), will get their own dresses. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Students stage midnight protest against actor 98% women travelers demand toilets on highways As the United Nations observes World Toilet Day on November 19, HolidayIQ study shows highest demand for toilets comes from women travelers and particularly on highways, sightseeing destinations and buses and bus stations. New law soon to sack elected panchayat members in Karnataka Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 by virtue of which state government will have the provision of removal of the elected panchayat members on its own or with the recommendation from the concerned Zilla panchayat. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Civic authorities demolish Khushnuma bungalow In yet another brazen act of destroying heritage structures, the city’s civic authorities have begun demolishing a part of the Khushnuma Bungalow, a listed heritage structure, early this week. Cops arrest kingpin of spices adulteration The kingpin behind adulteration of spices, Rajesh Gupta, has a wide network to carry out his nefarious activities in the city. AP told to remove liquor shops from highways by Dec 31 Raising serious concern over increase in the number of road mishaps in Andhra Pradesh, the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety has asked the state government to immediately remove the 800 odd liquor shops on national and state highways. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Corp, ministers confident that normal life will return to Chennai tomorrow Expert report on flooding ignored by govt, city pays Rain on Sunday was highest in 10 years More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ex-rag picker's cleaning firm hits Rs 1cr turnover Until 1981, Manjula Vaghela, now 60, used to work as a paper picker on the city streets for a living, earning Rs 5 per day. On rainy and cold days, this measly income would also elude her. Impostor cheats company of Rs 11 lakhs A company dealing in security products operating from Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint with city crime branch that a man impersonating as a Nick Barefoot, an employee of its sister concern company in the United Kingdom, lured them into booking 37 flight tickets worth Rs 30.66 lakhs. 'Charges invoked to crush our demands' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad police all set to launch its mobile app The Allahabad police are all set to launch its mobile app, for its residents especially for net savvy citizens. Allahabad to host kebab festival next month The wait of Allahabadis for delicious Awadhi cuisine seems to be over as Uttar Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has planned to organise a three-day 'Kebab festival" next month. STDC to upgrade hotels, tourist bungalows Facing heat from private hotel industry in the state, the UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has decided to give a facelift to its tourist bungalows and hotels in the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Tata steel commissions its Kalinganagar plant in Jajpur district Tata Steel commissioned its much-hyped integrated steel plant at Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Jajpur district of Odisha on Wednesday. Naveen asks Tata Group for more investments in Odisha The state government on Wednesday urged the Tata Group for development of an information technology and electronics manufacturing cluster at Naraj in Cuttack district. Greens stop axing of 100-yr tree Tree lovers protested against felling of a 100-year-old tree at Bapuji Nagar in the heart of the city on Tuesday. A number of passersby joined them and forced the Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) personnel to stop cutting the tree. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Caught on tape: Toll booth looted in Madhya Pradesh A group of men allegedly armed with firearms, iron rods and hockey sticks, assaulted staff and looted nearly Rs 40,000 and weapons from a toll booth on Bhind-Itawa road in Bhind district on Wednesday morning. Last day campaigning for Jhabua, Dewas by-poll today, polling on November 21 Campaigning for Jhabua-Ratlam Lok Sabha and Dewas assembly by-poll will end on Thursday, with major political parties trying to bait voters for prestigious victory. Suicide threat by MP officer : Centre approves plantation under NREGS Controversy over carrying out horticulture and aforrestation activities under national rural employment scheme (NREGS) that resulted in a tiff between two senior officials of MP state employment guarantee council took a new turn on Wednesday after Centre approved plantations in forestry and horticulture under the scheme. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Amid unrest, Punjab CM makes radio, DD address Cycle expedition reaches Bathinda from Bikaner To commemorate Golden Jubilee of its raising, Shatrunash Engineer Regiment undertook a cycling expedition from Bikaner to Bathinda. CM to Rly: Speed up Khurda-Balangir line Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday asked the railway authorities to expedite the economically-significant Khurda Road-Balangir railway project. More Chandigarh News»

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