News Digest: 'India's diversity cannot be turned into fiction'

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		Sunday, April 10, 2016
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		India
		'India's diversity cannot be turned into fiction' Gujarat farmers benefit as potato output dips in other states Potato farmers in Gujarat are a happy lot this year, as they are getting better prices for their produce despite 15% increase in potato production. 'Social media to play key role in 24% of West Bengal seats' Compiled by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), political research organisation The Campaign 360, and Facebook India, the data for the report was gathered between March 22 and 31. More India News»

		Business
		Panama pledges to fight money laundering after leaks Panama's President Juan Carlos Varela assured his French counterpart Francois Hollande his country was committed to cooperating in the fight against money laundering, his office said. Varela has been left battling for his nation's reputation following leak of papers from Panama firm Mossack Fonseca With $300m Sanmar buy, Watsa's India bet hits $1bn Indo-Canadian billionaire and Fairfax Financial Holdings chief executive Prem Watsa, a vocal backer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is turning a prolific risk investor in the core sectors of the Indian economy. Sensex, Nifty end at 3-week low on profit-booking Markets ended in red for the second consecutive week as Sensex and NSE Nifty fell by two per cent each to 3-week low at 24,673.84 and 7,555.20 in view of profit-booking in tandem with global stocks following uncertainty regarding the quantum and timing of interest rate hikes in the United States. More Business News»

		Environment
		Twenty turtles were found dead in a small pond in Agra After the incident, forest department appealed local villagers to completely avoid throwing garbage in pond. Officer Sudhir said, “We are preparing a plan to pump in fresh water in the pond, meanwhile with the help of villagers we have managed to remove several tonnes of garbage from pond.” Earth could become hotter than previously thought Global warming could make the planet far hotter than currently projected because today's scientific models do not correctly account for the influence of clouds, researchers said this week. The problem is most models assume there is more ice in clouds than there actually is. Australia shares concern for Great Barrier Reef Australia's environment minister said bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef is "major and significant", after renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough said climate change has put the attraction in "grave danger". Bleaching can stunt the recovery of, and sometimes kill, many varieties of coral. More Environment News»

		World
		As coach, former US House speaker 'molested 5 boys' The 74-year-old Republican lobbyist agreed to pay $3.5 million to one of his youngest victim, federal prosecutors said in a filing detailing for the first time abuse allegations by five former high school wrestlers he coached. Sixth suspect held in Brussels attacks raids: official Abrini's arrest in Anderlecht marked an important step forward in the investigation into the November 13 Paris attacks in which 130 died and the March 22 attacks which left 32 dead in Brussels. The prosecutor declined to give any details about the sixth arrest. Charges against 199 Myanmar political activists dropped The issue has personal resonance for Suu Kyi and many in her fledgling government, which is stacked with former activists once jailed under junta rule for their pro-democracy campaigns. Those freed include dozens of student activists in Tharrawaddy who had been locked up for more than a year. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Karisma's divorce sad moment for our family' After a long-drawn divorce battle, Karisma Kapoor and her husband Sunjay Kapur finally agreed on the modalities of their divorce in front of the Supreme Court on April 8. Their former case of divorce by mutual consent had lapsed on November 27, 2015. Deepika's dilemma - Ranveer or Ranbir? The actress has gone through two scripts, one is with her present beau Ranveer Singh and the other is with her ex, Ranbir Kapoor. Though Deepika met Ranbir when she was in Mumbai recently, to discuss a project, she also was supposedly in talks with another filmmaker for another project which has Ranveer in it. Randeep, Rajniesh bond over horses  Though actors Randeep Hooda and Rajniesh Duggall are pitted against each other in their upcoming film 'Laal Rang,' the off-screen camaraderie of the two was a hit. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		North Pole had ice-free summers 6 to 10 million years ago: Study Within a two-days coring action, researchers took 18 sediment cores from the Lomonosov Ridge. Although the recovered sediment cores were only four to eight metres long, one of them turned out to be precisely one of those climate archives that the scientists had been looking for a long time. Nasa selects Indian-origin researcher for a revolutionary future space mission Nasa has selected 13 proposals, including one by an Indian-origin scientist, through the Nasa Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), a programme aimed at revolutionising future space missions to Mars and beyond. Nuclear Fuel Complex's world record in production of N-fuel bundles automation, innovation and improved efficiency.He gave the credit. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Pune thrash Mumbai by nine wickets After their bowlers restricted defending champions Mumbai Indians to 121/8, Ajinkya Rahane scored an unbeaten 66 to take Rising Pune Supergiants home with ease as the MS Dhoni-led new entrants began their Indian Premier League journey in an emphatic way. IPL 2016: WTF moments from Mumbai vs Pune game Enjoy reading the WTF moments from the IPL 2016 season opener game between defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and new entrants Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS). Sunil Narine will be more dangerous in IPL 9: Gambhir Cleared by ICC of suspect bowling action, Sunil Narine would be more dangerous and confident in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir said. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 tips to free space on your iPhone With 64GB iPhones being considered as a luxury in India, users soon face a storage crunch after trying out various multimedia features on their 16GB iPhones. 6 reasons to buy Apple iPhone SE Apple's brand new iPhone -- iPhone SE -- has launched in India. Users aren't sharing personal stuff on Facebook, leaving Facebook worried Facebook Inc is working to combat a decline in people sharing original, personal content, the fuel that helps power the money machine at the heart of its social network, according to people familiar with the matter. More Technology News»

		Education
		'Less than 30% pursue higher education in India' Only 3.5 crore of the 14 crore students eligible to pursue higher education in India make it to that level, founder-chancellor of VIT University, Vellore, G Vishwanathan said here on Saturday. Tribal students to get admission in English schools The Tribal Development Department maintained that it would bear all the expenses of the shortlisted students and the children of single mothers, destitute, divorced mothers and those belonging to below poverty line would be given preference. Online training, summer camp part of Delhi govt's education action plan More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Drought-hit Maharashtra plans cloud-seeding right at the beginning of the season in June and continue till August. 5 judicial officials booked in Mumbai over judge suicide A month after a judge's body was found on a railway track, the Amravati (rural) police on Friday registered a criminal case against five high ranking judicial officials for abetment to suicide. Pratyusha was rich, but had to borrow money from maid Driver Claims BF Slapped Actor At Mall More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Odd-even may be enforced for a fortnight every month in Delhi Veteran TOI journalist Yogendra Bali passes away TOI journalist Yogendra Bali (86) has passed away.He died peacefully in his sleep here on Wednesday. Letting minor drive your vehicle may prove too costly Road transport ministry is likely to push a series of amendments in the present Motor Vehicles Act to discipline errant drivers rather than waiting for the new law, which it has been working on. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Couple takes selfie with jeep on track, has a lucky escape A speeding train, a jeep in the middle of the track and a couple posing for selfies.In reel life this could pass off as super human but in reality. Workshops on street art, modular homes big draw s full on Saturday.The student of Delhi Public School, East, was sketching designs of homes based on the concept of toymaker Lego, which involves building a house with cluncky blocks which can be dismantled. Moral policemen now run riot in Mangaluru malls Repeated incidents of moral policing in public places are sending out the signal that malls are not safe anymore. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana to partner with China for building irrigation projects KCR's announcement came at a meeting at his camp office with representatives of Gezhouba Group Company Limited, a Chinese firm specialising in engineering and construction. Narendra Modi strikes a right chord in Saudi Arabia The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 2 and 3 would stand out as unique in the history of bilateral relations between the two countries. Suspended Mutawalli replies to Wakf Board After the High Court dismissed his petition as not maintainable, suspended Dargah Hazrat Shah Khamosh mutawalli (manager) Syed Akber Nizamuddin Hussaini submitted a reply to the showcause notices of Telangana State Wakf Board. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai chronicler rediscovers American connect to Madras A talk on 'The Madras-American Connection' by city chronicler S Muthiah at the C P Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation on Saturday highlighted many such forgotten links which have left lasting impressions. More patients leave hosps against medical advice A large number of patients who underwent replacement of hip or knee have not been able to have a quality life possibly because their surgeons cut corners to save money for the hospital or the hospital did not want to spend more, a gathering of surgeons said here on Saturday. Doctors: Hospitals cut corners in replacement surgeries A large number of patients who underwent replacement of hip or knee have not been able to have a quality life possibly because their surgeons cut corners to save money for the hospital or the hospital did not want to spend more, a gathering of surgeons said here on Saturday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat farmers benefit as potato output dips in other states Potato farmers in Gujarat are a happy lot this year, as they are getting better prices for their produce despite 15% increase in potato production. VAT evasion accused nabbed after 14 years A team of Gandhinagar police's Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested a man wanted in a 2002 Value Added Tax (VAT) evasion case. Woman found walking naked near Vaishnodevi circle A woman in her late thirties was found without any clothes on her, on the road between Vaishnodevi Circle and Bopal late on Saturday night. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Jewellers continue to down shutters The jewellers' strike entered its 39th day on Saturday. Mercury touches season's highest City reeled under hot weather conditions as the maximum temperature rose to season's highest of 43 degree celsius on Saturday. AU announces admission schedule Allahabad University announced the admission schedule for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses for academic session 2016-17. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		7 undertrial prisoners on hunger strike hospitalized Cong demands arrest of BJD MLA Byomakesh Ray Teachers to join answer sheet evaluation process Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 () The stalemate over evaluation of answer sheets of Plus-II examination came to an end with the agitating teachers belonging to the 488 and 622 categories putting their agitation on hold following a discussion with the state government. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Women cops threatened, beaten up at Jehangirabad Pumping Narmada into Kshipra is unnatural, says 'Waterman' Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) Pumping of Narmada's water into Kshipra river will allow millions of pilgrims to Simhasth Kumbh in Ujjain district to take a holy bath this month, but environmentalist Rajendra Singh is shaking his head in demurral. Man chops off wife's nose in Gwalior A man allegedly chopped off nose of his wife in Gwalior on Friday after she accused him of having illicit relations with his sister-in-law. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dangi's police remand extended by 6 days A Rohtak court on Saturday extended the police custody of Roop Singh Dangi, the mastermind of AIPMT paper leak, by six days. Man held for trying to disrupt Haryana CM's Hisar rally Police on Saturday arrested a man who allegedly made an attempt to disrupt a rally of Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar at a government college in Hisar. Police hunt for 2 Punjab goons in PU shooting Two most wanted gangsters of Punjab were among the five accused who fired eight gunshots at Students Organisation Of India (SOI) president while chasing him for six minutes in and around the Student Centre in Panjab University (PU) on Friday night, police said on Saturday. More Chandigarh News»

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