News Digest: Street lights help SC nail killers in 17-year-old case

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		Saturday, April 16, 2016
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		India
		Street lights help SC nail killers in 17-year-old case Justice Ghose, writing the judgment for the bench, said the girl could have seen the assailants at night "because the area was illuminated by electric lights all around". JD(U), RLD & JVP merger could be sealed in 15 days Lalu had taken a dig at Nitish saying his party changed norms to allow him to continue as party president. "Lalu's reaction was unpleasant. We could also have reacted about Shahabuddin but we remained silent," a senior member of JD(U) said. Congress silent on Bhardwaj's charge The former law minister had also said that he was under "tremendous pressure" by the then UPA government to ensure a favourable order from the SC on its decision to impose Central rule in Bihar in 2005 to prevent the JD(U)-BJP combine from coming to power. More India News»

		Business
		Infosys gives industry leading FY17 guidance Deposit growth slows to 53-yr low of 9.1% in FY16 G20 finance leaders under pressure to boost growth Financial leaders from the Group of 20 major economies scrambled on Friday for a way to keep global growth from stalling amid concerns about a drop-off in international trade and the waning effectiveness of loose monetary policy. More Business News»

		Environment
		Centre promises tough action to check rhino killing Terming the recently killing of rhinos in Kaziranga national park as a "serious" issue, the Centre on Friday said that it will take stringent action against poachers and also ask the state government to immediately recruit people in the Rhino task force to curb the menace. 'Fugitive' S Africa lion gets new home after two escapes A South African lion called "Sylvester" that twice broke out of his reserve - probably to escape threatening older males - will be sent to bond with two lionesses and learn how to become a dominant male. Earlier, wildlife officials had warned he may pose a danger to humans and mooted to put it down. Cabinet nod to adopt statute of SAWEN to check wildlife crimes The Union Cabinet gave its nod for India adopting the statute of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) which will help in checking cross border wildlife crimes. More Environment News»

		World
		UNSC strongly condemns N Korea missile test UN Rights chief snubs Trump's 'bigotry' The UN rights chief took a swipe at US Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of exploiting fear and resorting to bigotry in campaigning that he warned was a "road to violence." Brussels attacks: Belgian transport minister quits Belgium's transport minister has resigned after a secret European Union report detailing lapses in airport security oversight was leaked. The revelations came after the March 22 attacks in Brussels killed 32 victims, including 16 at the national airport. More World News»

		Entertainment
		MOVIE REVIEW: Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan' Straight away, no-one does freaky with more flair than Shah Rukh Khan - and Fan proves this. Harbhajan-Geeta's baby to be born in England School turns into hospital for 'Sultan?' The NP Boys School on Mandir Marg turned into a hospital set on Thursday, as Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma shot for their upcoming film. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Research finds Zika 'significantly changed' since 1947 Miami, April 15, 2016 (AFP) -The mosquito-borne Zika virus has significantly evolved since it was first discovered in 1947, and researchers said Friday these genetic changes could shed light on why it has the power to cause birth defects. How deep-sea creatures survived dinosaur-killing asteroid Scientists have solved the mystery behind how deep sea creatures managed to survive the catastrophic asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. UK researchers provided strong evidence suggesting that some forms of algae and bacteria were actually living in the aftermath of the impact. Cassini captures speeding star dust grain Alien dust in the solar system is not unanticipated. In the 1990s, the ESA/NASA Ulysses mission made the first in-situ observations of this material. Cassini was able to analyze the composition of the dust, showing it to be made of a very specific mixture of minerals, not ice. More Science News»

		Sports
		Daredevils beat Kings to register first victory of IPL 9 Quinton de Kock and Sanju Samson took Delhi Daredevils home with a 91-run stand as the hosts thrashed Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in their second match of the Indian Premier League season nine at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. Azlan Shah: India beat Malaysia 6-1, face Australia in final Indian team produced an inspiring performance to outplay hosts Malaysia 6-1 in a must-win match and secure their seventh appearance in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Friday. Mishra takes second spot in IPL wicket-takers tally Delhi Daredevils leg spinner Amit Mishra made Kings XI Punjab batsmen dance on his tunes with his bowling as he produced the best figures (4/11) of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League so far. More Sports News»

		Technology
		11 cricket & movie stars who invested in startups Whether we talk about celebrities from Hollywood, Bollywood or even those from the world of sports, many seem to be putting their money in technology lately. Here we have compiled a list of celebrities with investments in technology. Check it out and see if your favourite one is there or not. 7 biggest smartphone myths busted You've heard them before – in multiple blogs, articles and emails, in WhatsApp forwards and Facebook posts. Instagram to add video channels to 'Explore' section Facebook's picture sharing app Instagram is updating its "Explore" section to add video channels that will appear in a feed according to users' preferences. More Technology News»

		Education
		SB and SMU to collaborate in areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and research Delhi govt starts complaint centre for grievances against private schools JNU to revise sexual harassment policy yet again Barely a few months after JNU notified an amended sexual harassment policy, it has decided to review the revised rules. The administration's decision to do so has not gone down well with a section of teachers and students, while the university is keeping mum over the reason behind the move. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Supply to liquor cos in affected area to be cut? The Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra is considering stopping water supply to all the 11 liquor and beer manufacturing companies in the Marathwada region to tackle the acute shortage of drinking water. Special train to clear rush of passengers FIR lodged against food chain in poisoning case More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Security up as Kanhaiya gets another threat The driver of the bus, headed from Vasant Vihar Depot to Janpath, informed the police around 2pm. Empty roads, yet 1,311 challans on 1st day of odd-even phase-II In all, 1,311 challans were issued against violators, which showed there would be stricter enforcement during the 16-day phase II of the road-rationing measure. Jat stir: Murthal witness gets death threat Delhi resident Bobby Joshi, who reportedly witnessed the attacks on women in Murthal during the Jat quota agitation, said on Friday he has received a death threat for speaking up. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BSY gets Rs 1-crore SUV to tour drought-hit areas BS Yeddyurappa, BJP's Karnataka unit chief and its chief ministerial candidate for the state assembly elections scheduled in 2018, will head to drought-affected districts in a Rs 1-crore vehicle. Siddaramaiah's son quits firm over tender row Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's younger son, Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah, resigned as director, Matrix, late on Friday. 55 lakes in throes of death, 33 are fine, finds study Fifty-five lakes in the city, most of which fall along the Koramangala-Chalaghatta Valley and Vrishabhavati Valley, are staring at death owing to rampant encroachment and vanishing community support, a study has found after examining 200 water bodies for their health and status. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Now, high temperatures batter city roads! Top layer of the road at James Street, Begumpet main road, and roads at Neredmet, Malkajgiri, and Tobacco Bazaar have already withered away. Foreign currency smuggling on the rise at city airport The series of foreign currency smuggling attempts at RGI Airport has made it clear that city-based hawala operators have been transporting huge amount of foreign currency in small suitcases. Jagan's ED case shifted to CBI court Justice Raja Elango of the Hyderabad High Court has directed the Hyderabad metropolitan sessions judge (MSJ) to transfer the trial of the enforcement directorate (ED) case on Jagathi Publications to principal special judge court (known as CBI special court). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Vehicles carrying cash for ATM under EC scanner Private vehicles that transport cash for banks are now under the scanner of the Chennai district election office. "We recently intercepted two cash-carrying vehicles without sufficient documents but later they provided the details. HC tells government to find fix forAnna Library in 45 days The Madras high court on Friday directed the state government to rectify deficiencies in the Rs 179-crore Anna Centenary Library by June 30. DMK fooling people by raising Katchateevu in manifesto: Jayalalithaa Madurai: The fishermen of Tamil Nadu were undergoing untold miseries at the hands of the Sri Lankan navy because DMK leader M Karunanidhi did not take steps to prevent Katchateevu from being ceded to the Sri Lankan government in 1974 when he was chief minister. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Geetha Johri in race for Guj police top job Anti-corruption bureau director PP Pandey , on bail in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, has been given the additional charge as Gujarat's top cop after DGP PC Thakur was on Friday transferred to Delhi. Apart from Pandey, Geetha Johri, cleared last year in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, is also said to be a front-runner for the Gujarat police chief 's post. Johri is Gujarat's first woman IPS officer. Ex-MLA's son booked in ephedrine haul case, declared an absconder Kishoresinh Rathod (43), son of former BJP MLA from Sami-Harij, Bhavsinh Rathod, who defected to the Congress in 2012, has been booked in connection with the seizure of 1,300 kg ephedrine at Kanbha on Thursday. DGP Thakur shunted to Delhi as DG civil defence In an unexpected development, Gujarat director general of police, P C Thakur, was summarily transferred to Delhi on Friday as DG (fire services, home guard and civil defence). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Need to spread Ambedkar ideas among youth' Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar's mission was to make India strong and self-reliant . Rly employees to declare assets To maintain transparency and check corruption, railway officers and employees have been directed to declare their assets and liabilities. Jal Mitras: UP's water crusaders At a time when several districts of the state are battling the depleting underground water level crisis, an organization of the city has come out with a novel idea of conserving water, not only within the limits of Allahabad and its neighbouring districts, but also in several districts of eastern UP and the region adjacent to Bundelkhand. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Prabhu to launch Wi-Fi service at Bhubaneswar rly station on Apr 17 Four dacoits arrested in Ganjam Police on Thursday foiled a dacoity bid by arresting four members of a gang from Dhunkapada in Ganjam district Polasara late on Wednesday. Oxygen pipeline to be installed at MKCG hospital A liquid oxygen plant and ancillary gas pipelines will be installed at MKCG Medical College and Hospital. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Findings of Jha panel report too scary for MP? CM distributes tomatoes free as price plummets to all-time low Get Arjunwar out of Pakistan jail before releasing movie on Sarabjit, says family More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Martyred Major Amit chose Army over cushy options Armed with a commerce degree from Delhi University at the age of 21, Amit Deswal had many options - to study chartered accountancy or to join Delhi police and lead a comparatively comfortable life. SAD-L, Cong to merge ahead of Punjab poll Shiromani Akali Dal-Longowal (SAD-L) would merge with the Congress ahead of the 2017 polls in Punjab. In Punjab, names change only on paper While rechristening Gurgaon as Gurugram triggered a debate and even satire in Haryana, in neighbouring Punjab the change of name of towns by the state governments has never really been accepted by public in general, though such decisions never faced any opposition. More Chandigarh News»

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