News Digest: 'Saved' by Maha beef ban, cattle are dying of thirst and hunger

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, April 08, 2016
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		India
		'Saved' by Maha beef ban, cattle are dying of thirst and hunger Over the last six months, Laxman Ritapure lost ten of his cattle.Four cows, four bullocks and two calves.As Marathwada's searing drought lengthened into a second year, he ran out of water and fodder to feed them. Then CBI chief Sinha interfered with coal scam cases, finds SIT There is enough evidence to show that former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha "interfered" with investigations into key coal scam cases, the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has told the court. IITs to double fee, JEE rule change soon While the fee hike will be implemented from the new academic session this year, changes in JEE will be effective from 2017.As reported by . More India News»

		Business
		Leaks show Mallya linked to Virgin Islands firm Industrialist Vijay Mallya, who has been declared a wilful defaulter by Indian banks, figures in the offshore leaks by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), whose Panama Papers have rocked the world in the last few days. Rs 500, Rs 1,000 note rumours behind cash surge: SBI The State Bank of India has said that RBI governor Raghuram Rajan's contention that polls are driving the surge in cash in the hands of the public does not explain the current spike, which is higher than other election years. DRI probes over-valuation of coal imports by power cos The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued a nationwide alert to its offices and customs formations to scrutinise coal imports for over-valuation. More Business News»

		Environment
		Airline carbon tax will burden poor countries: BASIC The unanimous stand emerged during the two-day ministerial meeting of the BASIC group here. Over 120 nations to sign climate deal in April: France More than 120 countries have said they are ready to sign the UN's accord to fight global warming, French ecology minister Segolene Royal has said. The 32-page deal calls on rich nations to muster at least $100 billion a year in climate aid from 2020. Punjab bans harvesting of Rabi crop at night An official spokesperson of the agriculture department said that the harvesting of crop has been banned during night so that the produce could be clean and dry as per the norms and specifications. Also, movement of combines for harvesting at night is risky and can cause fatal accidents. More Environment News»

		World
		Panama Papers: Vladimir Putin denies any links "Our opponents are above all concerned by the unity and consolidation of the Russian nation, our multi-national Russian people. They are attempting to rock our us from within, to make us more obedient," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Brussels bomber 'a cleaner' at European parliament One of the jihadists who blew themselves up in Islamic State attacks in Brussels on March 22 briefly worked as a cleaner at the European parliament several years ago, the EU body said on Tuesday. It did not name the individual, but a source close to the inquirysaid it was Najim Laachraoui. Islamic State nets millions from antiquities, Russia says Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq are netting between $150 million and $200 million a year from illicit trade in plundered antiquities, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said in a letter. Churkin said plundered antiquities were largely smuggled through Turkey. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Celebs agree to Hema Malini's suicide remarks? Actress-turned-MP Hema Malini has been criticised on social media for her recent comment after Pratyusha Banerjee’s suicide. KJo: I am proud of my kids - Sid, Varun & Alia When critics slotted his brand of films as family drama, he claimed his position as the master of the game. 10 cliches used in Bollywood Bollywood's cliches have been floating around for too long. May be it's time for celebrities to change the line? Here's a look at such top ten things celebs say, but why? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Second-hand smoking may increase asthma risk: Study Underweight and obese women who also drink alcohol and smoke tobacco have a two-fold higher risk of being diagnosed with asthma than women with a healthy BMI who do not drink or smoke, a new study has found. These women are two to three times more likely to experience wheezing as well. Which countries have the healthiest diets? As global rates of Type 2 diabetes rise, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has chosen to shine the spotlight on the disease this World Health Day. Cancer drug could work as paedophile 'cure', scientists say Scientists are conducting the world's first clinical trials on a drug to treat paedophiles before they sexually abuse children. Researchers are appealing through a British science crowdfunding platform to raise enough money to carry out a full study on the drug. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL fast-tracks you into the Indian team: Shreyas Iyer The Ranji Trophy’s highest run-getter and India hopeful opens up on his success in domestic cricket and the IPL, his attacking mindset and more. Water crisis: Bombay HC refuses to stay IPL opener on April 9 A decision on the remaining 19 matches scheduled in Maharashtra has been kept pending while the matter has been posted for further hearing on April 12. The high court also asked the Maharashtra government to file their reply on sources of water to be supplied to stadiums by April 12. Saina sinks to World No. 8, Srikanth out of top 10 Failure to defend their individual titles at the India Open Super Series last week cost Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth dearly as they slipped down the order in the latest BWF World rankings. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Lumia 650 goes on sale in India at Rs 15,299 Microsoft has announced the launch of Lumia 650 dual-SIM in India. Priced at Rs 15,299, Microsoft Lumia 650 is the company's latest smartphone to run on Windows 10. 13 tough interview questions heard @ Apple, Google This year's weirdest questions come courtesy Apple, Twitter, Google, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and a few others. Here we pick the toughest ones asked at technology giants. Facebook Live to replace Messenger button in major update Facebook is rearranging the notification panel on its mobile apps in an effort to broaden the audience creating, watching and reacting to live video on its social network. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITs to double fee, JEE rule change soon While the fee hike will be implemented from the new academic session this year, changes in JEE will be effective from 2017.As reported by . Interest-free loans for all IIT students All IIT students will have access to interest-free loan for the entire tuition fee under government's 'Vidyalakshmi' scheme at the time of admission, the HRD ministry has proposed. Delhi government to 'randomly' inspect private schools The Directorate of Education has formed 24 teams to visit schools and verify the record of admissions under Economically Weaker Section and Disadvantaged Group categories in entry level classes for the academic session 2016-17. The teams will submit their reports wihin two days of inspection. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		UK bizman Gupta wants British govt help to shed Tata Steel's liabilities Commodities trader Sanjeev Gupta prefers to start on a clean slate with Tata Steel's UK strip product unit, leaving behind the liabilities associated with it. Construction of finance hub in BKC to start by year end: State If all goes according to plan, then the construction of the international financial services centre (IFSC) at Bandra-Kurla Complex will commence by December, revealed an official in the chief minister’s office (CMO) Neta writes to CM over dam project NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal has written to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis over a pending irrigation project in Nashik district. Following a criminal case filed against him in the Maharashtra Sadan scam, Bhujbal has been arrested and lodged in Arthur Road jail. Bhujbal was elected to the legislative assembly from Yeola in Nashik district More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		10 months on, boy waits for AIIMS to let him in TOI had reported Rahul's plight last July.His parents, construction workers Komal Singh and Omwati from Dholpur in Rajasthan, have lost wages waiting for the hospital to take the boy in. 'Working for people's rights isn't sedition' Delhi University professor G N Saibaba was released on bail from a Nagpur jail on Thursday on Supreme Court orders. He spoke to TOI after his release. E Delhi colony without water for four days For the past four days, residents of parts of Mayur Vihar-II have been braving a water supply problem.Even after numerous complaints by residents, Delhi Jal Board had not conducted an inspection till Thursday morning. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka HC to govt: Don't shift Lokayukta cases to ACB In a setback to the state government, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday passed an interim order barring the transfer of pending corruption cases with Lokayukta police to the newly established Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Despite having many lakes, these villages are facing water crisis Sambra, Mutaga, Nilaji and Balekundri Gram Panchayats of Belagavi taluk, which had never felt shortage of water for decades, are also facing a water crisis due to drought and improper management of water this year. BBMP promises to rid taxpayers of woes in a week Technical glitches in the online payment of property tax have left Bengalureans fuming.Flooded with complaints, BBMP on Thursday promised to iron out the wrinkles within a week. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bomb blast in court complex injures 3 Three people were injured and several vehicles damaged when a crude bomb went off on the premises of a district court in Chittoor town of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. Amaravati dream turns sour for realtors and farmers Real estate in the capital city area has been witnessing a downturn, contrary to expectations of a boom. The fact that buyers are staying away from the Amaravati region is a major cause of concern for both the farmers who own plots and realtors. Alair encounter: Viquaruddin's father seeks SHRC intervention Father of Viquaruddin Ahmed, under trial prisoner who was killed in an alleged encounter in Alair, Mohammed Ahmed, approached the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) seeking intervention. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Building debris disposal rules here: Greens cheer, builders are game Behind the glitz of new and tall buildings in the city is a trail of chunky construc tion debris with no accountability for its management or disposal -until now. The Centre has come out with new rules to handle construction and demolition waste. After 23-year free run with job of namesake, imposter busted in Tamil Nadu It took 23 years and two judicial orders for state agencies and the Pollachi municipality to end the fraudulent career of an imposter who brazenly impersonated another woman with the same name, bagged the women’s job in the municipality, changed her father’s name, date of birth and qualifications. MTC buses mow down 2 women An MTC bus ran over a 76-year-old woman on Kamarajar Salai along Marina beach early on Thursday, police said. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two of burglars gang arrested According to LCB officials, Bipin Patel, a resident of Sector 5 of Sun City in Bopal, registered a case of robbery in November last year. State govt makes U-turn, to oppose bail for 3 Hardik aides Hardik Patel - Chirag Patel, Ketan Patel and Dinesh Bambhania - in connection with sedition charges levelled by the city crime branch. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation steps up drive to seal high rises without fire safety On Thursday, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) intensified its drive against high rises that failed to install fire safety equipment in their premises. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AUSU to organize alumni meet on April 10 The former students and office-bearers of the Allahabad University Student Union will organise an All-India Alumni Conference on April 10. Check on anti-socials: Traders pool in money for CCTVs The traders in the city have pooled in money to get CCTVs installed in prime markets like Civil Lines, Chowk, Roshan Bagh, Mohammad Ali Park and Jawahar Square to keep an eye on auto thieves and other anti-social elements. HC takes serious note of NCZCC director's letter The Allahabad high court on Thursday took serious note of the act of NCZCC director Gaurav Krishna Bansal, who had sent a letter to the chief justice and had approached other judges in a sub judice PIL relating to Company Bagh. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Summons politically motivated, says BJD BJD on Thursday described CBI's recent summons to minister Sanjay Das Burma as politically motivated even as Congress and BJP clamoured for his resignation. Novel protest for heritage tank conservation Residents of the Old Town area stood in knee-deep water for several hours on Thursday demanding the conservation and maintenance of several heritage tanks and waterbodies lying neglected for years. They alleged that these waterbodies, which used to recharge groundwater, have become the breeding ground of diseases over the years. Koshali language institute in Bargarh soon The state government would set up Haladhar Nag Research Centre for Koshali language and literature at Ghens in Bargarh district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP govt to electrify 10,000 middle & primary schools, says minister Dist Consumer forum slaps Rs 17k fine on eBay Police, naxals exchange fire in Madhya Pradesh More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Khemka gets new posting, 99 days after promotion After 99 days of being promoted as principal secretary, Haryana's IAS officer Ashok Khemka was given a new posting on Thursday. Cong takes RTI route to corner govt Congress legislature party (CLP) leader Charanjit Singh Channi has taken on the ruling alliance for a large number of vacancies in the education sector in the state. 3 get 20-year jail for raping minor, circulating video A Fazilka court on Thursday held three youths guilty for raping a minor girl and uploading the MMS of the act on a social networking site. More Chandigarh News»

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