News Digest: BJP puts Gogoi grit to test

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, April 04, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		BJP puts Gogoi grit to test All Eyes On Model Polling Booths Rawat: BJP kept 100cr for buying Cong MLAs BJP units in seven states headless More India News»

		Business
		Project nod at the click of the mouse Govt Fast-Tracks Clearances, 10 States Set To Join One-Stop E-Biz Platform Essar enters UK retail market via Stanlow Essar Oil UK, a subsidiary of Essar Global promoted by the Ruias, is using the successful turnaround of Stanlow refinery to muscle its way into the cut-throat UK fuel retail business. UN veto: Traders warn to boycott Chinese goods Confederation of All India Traders has strongly criticized China's move to block India's bid at United Nations for a ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and threatened to boycott products from the neighbouring nation. More Business News»

		Environment
		World's 1st White Tiger Safari in MP opens Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday inaugurated the world's maiden 'White Tiger Safari' at Mukundpur in Satna district in the state's Vindhya region where the feline was first discovered more than 100 years ago. India to sign Paris climate change accord on April 22 The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world on track by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. Under the accord, at least 55 countries, accounting for an estimated 55 per cent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, will have to ratify or approve the agreement before it enters into force. Asia may face severe water crisis by 2050 Countries in Asia, including India, may face severe water shortage by 2050 due to rising economic activity, growing populations and climate change, MIT scientists have warned. There is a “high risk of severe water stress” in much of an area that is home to roughly half the world’s population, scientists said. More Environment News»

		World
		Nepal's coalition partner seeks Hindu State status Nepal's pro-Hindu party, part of the ruling coalition, on Sunday said it will table an amendment motion in the Parliament to reinstate Nepal as a Hindu nation, warning of massive street protests if the demand is not met. Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda to surrender on April 5 Bangladesh's beleaguered former prime minister Khaleda Zia will surrender before a court on Tuesday and seek bail in a case against her for instigating a deadly petrol bomb attack on a bus during an anti-government protest last year, her lawyer said on Sunday. Rains kill 36 in northwestern Pakistan: Officials At least 36 people were killed and 27 injured after heavy rain across northwest Pakistan caused the roofs of dozens of homes to collapse, officials said Sunday. Severe weather hits the country every year, with hundreds killed and huge tracts of prime farmland destroyed in recent years. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranbir-Katrina spotted at a friend's party It looks like there’s no truce happening between Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif anytime soon. Karisma still going strong with her beau Though speculations were rife that Karisma Kapoor has broken up with her businessman beau, Sandeep Toshniwal, the duo laid the rumours to rest when they were spotted together at a party hosted by Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday night. Ranveer and Varun's moment on the couch! Now, before your imagination goes wild, let us tell you what we are talking. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Rare white dwarf will reveal secrets of star evolution Researchers from Brazil and Germany have discovered a white dwarf that contains no hydrogen or helium whatsoever. This will enable astronomers to study the exposed core of the star unimpeded by these gases, providing a unique view on the lives of stellar bodies in their final stages of existence. Now, shock waves to treat infections? Laser cloaking device could hide us from aliens Other civilisations might try to find Earth-like planets using the same techniques we do, including looking for the dip in light when a planet moves directly in front of the star it orbits, researchers from Columbia University in New York said. More Science News»

		Sports
		Samuels, Brathwaite stun England to hand West Indies WT20 title Chasing 156, West Indies won by four wickets with two balls left at Eden Gardens. The dugout cleared, Carlos Brathwaite was mobbed by delirious team-mates, and the firecrackers went off. It was riveting cricket. West Indies men and women find their garden of Eden On Sunday at Eden Gardens, the two senior West Indian teams defied the odds to win the ICC World Twenty20 crowns. WATCH: Samuels chills out during media interactions True to their chill-out nature, Samuels put his padded legs on the table, during the entire conference, as he replied to the questions of the mediapersons. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Want to study abroad? Try these 8 apps Studying abroad in top universities is a dream that many Indian students have. Why the iPhone is so important to Apple Apple turned 40 on Friday, marking another big milestone for the world's most valuable company. How Tesla became the most lusted after car Model 3 makes electric debut by racking up more than 2 lakh pre-orders in 24 hours. So what's driving them crazy? More Technology News»

		Education
		Blunders by PU dept led to second paper leakage The department of pre-university education (DPUE) used the same set of papers printed for March 21 for the March 31 re-exam.The re-exam had to be cancelled after a second paper leak in 10 days. India calls for empowerment of autistic people Stressing on empowering autistic people through appropriate education and employment opportunities, India has called for enhancing quality of life of differently-abled children. India's permanent representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in an address here on Friday. Odisha govt wants Oriya Chair in BHU The government of Odisha intends to establish an Oriya Chair at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for teaching and learning of Oriya language. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hackers target rich for cyber extortion Next time you want to post photos of your holiday in the Caribbean or the French Riviera on Instagram or check into your favorite luxury hotel on Facebook, think again. With cyber criminals keeping tabs on the social media footprint of the well-heeled, you may be at the risk of virtual extortion. Croc attacks fisherman in Powai lake, residents want warning boards put up A 50-year-old man, who was casting a fishing net in Powai lake, was injured after a crocodile attacked him on Thursday. Fisherman Babu Bhure has been admitted to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar with deep bite marks on the leg and hand. Trailer causes 35L damage to FOB, no action against firm PWD Insists It Will Recover Costs From Transporter More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sachin takes on Windies Cricket Board post 'champions' win WT20 Following the smashing victory by the West Indies in the World Twenty20 in the Men's, Women's and the under 19 sections, Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar call on the West Indies Cricket Board to supports its team and address their concerns. Only left is right: Why disabled drivers miss discount trip It is clearly about the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing, only it involves the two legs rather than the hands in the case of Dr Satyendra Singh. For a month now, the teacher at the University College of Medical Sciences in the capital has been struggling with a peculiar problem, the resolution of which could help many others like him beat red tape. Govt declares 20k relief for farmers Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 20,000 per acre for farmers who lost their crops during unseasonal rain and hailstorm recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Water woes: Villagers forced to skip bath, postpone marriages The bright sun is blazing on water-starved Hittala Shirur village of Aland taluk in Kalaburagi, some 650 km from Bengaluru. Scores of people carrying pots queue up before a water tanker. Men, women and children jostle for space to fill a pot of water. Many fall down, only to try again. Bheemappa Hulambi, an elderly villager, watches them unperturbed. 300-acre tech park for women to come up at Harohalli Karnataka's first and exclusive tech park to be set up for women by the government will come up at Harohalli, Kanakapura taluk, 40km from Bengaluru and it'll be set up by women on 300 acres. From architects to contractors, it's women all the way who will get it up and running. The central government has accorded in-principle approval, recognizing it as a cluster for women with grants for common infrastructure. Hackers target rich for cyber extortion Next time you want to post photos of your holiday in the Caribbean or the French Riviera on Instagram or check into your favorite luxury hotel on Facebook, think again. With cyber criminals keeping tabs on the social media footprint of the well-heeled, you may be at the risk of virtual extortion. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HCU security personnel stop Patkar from entering campus Hyderabad, Apr 3 () Noted social activist Medha Patkar was today prevented from entering the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) campus by the varsity security personnel. Hyderabadis play dress up for a cause Hyderabadis play dress up for a cause FD fraud kingpin is a master scamster The arrest of Chunduri Venkata Koti Sai Kumar by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the multibank fixed deposit (FD) fraud case has revealed that he masterminded the entire scam in collusion with government officials, including some All India Service (AIS) officers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Lawyer check rule: Assns must apply for licences With the Supreme Court directing the Bar Council of India (BCI) to implement the Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has issued a circular directing advocate associations in the city to submit applications for certificates of practice. 3 of family perish in accident, 7-year-old girl battles for life Tamil Nadu's killer roads claimed the lives of a Chennai couple and their four-year-old boy near the border between Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram on State Highway 57 around Sunday noon. The couple's seven-year-old daughter is battling for life. Two 13-yr-old boys drown in temple tank at Korattur Two 13-year-old boys drowned in a temple tank in Korattur on Sunday afternoon. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Alarm over rapid rise of killer fungal infection Heena Patel (38) is in shock. The doctors recently removed almost half of her face, including the right eye, in a surgery to save her life. Jewellers strike enters 34th day, losses cross Rs. 10k crore The indefinite strike by jewellers across Gujarat entered its 34th day on Sunday as all jeweller shops continued to remain shut throughout the state.At the same time, losses by jewellers in Gujarat crossed the Rs 10,000 crore mark. Pankaj Patel resigns from research trust Dr Pankaj Patel, secretary of research foundation trust, at VS Hospital has resigned from his post and placed his resignation before VS hospital and Sheth Chinai nursing home trust. Sources claim that Patel has yet not explained reasons for his resignation. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Aspiring teachers stall stir Aspiring teachers on protest for the past two weeks have postponed their state-wide stir proposed for April 6. Artists from Sangam to blend culture hues on Simhastha stage Simhastha Kumbh is going to be held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, from April 22 this year but the city also has a role to play in the event. BJP aims to win over farmers The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would launch Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in 90,000 villages of the state to win over farmers ahead of forthcoming state assembly elections. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		MCL becomes No 1 coal producer of India in FY 2016 Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 () Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) today said it has become the top coal producer in the country by producing a record 138 mt of dry fuel in the financial year 2015-16, contributing 39 per cent to the incremental growth of Coal India Limited. Cuttack girl selected for Yale University Progm Odisha reels under scorching heat More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		World's 1st White Tiger Safari in Madhya Pradesh opened for public today After MP MLAs, BMC corporators demand pay hike Elected representatives of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) delayed scheduled meeting of the Mayor-in-Council by over three hours demanding a hike in honorarium and salary. Salary hike of MLAs, ministers to scrape coffers by Rs29 crore Hike in salary and allowances of legislators and ministers of Madhya Pradesh would cost the state exchequer over Rs 29 crore a year.The hike was cleared by the assembly through three separate bills.The Salary Allowances and Pension of MLAs (Amendment) Bill, 2016, enhanced salaries of sitting members to Rs 1.10 lakh per month from Rs 71,000 sanctioned previously. This would cost the state's coffer Rs 25.86 crore. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		SAD leader seeks probe into AAP's 'foreign funding' Chandigarh, Apr 3 () SAD leader Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal today alleged many AAP leaders are embarking on overseas trips to "fill their coffers" and demanded a probe into the source of the party's foreign funds. After Hans fiasco, Valmiki/Mahabi leaders of Congress to now show political muscle in Congress through major conference Theatre show in memory of Balwant Gargi Panjab University will host a theatre show to commemorate birth centenary of playwright and theatre director and Padam Shree awardee Balwant Gargi from April 3 to April 8 at the department of Indian theatre at 6.30pm every day. More Chandigarh News»

		Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here	Other Newsletters from TOI : Breaking News | Top Headlines | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style