News Digest: Bar on RSS, Jamaat men in government service set to go

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, June 10, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Bar on RSS, Jamaat men in government service set to go UGC blinks on performance indicators Hopes To End Strike By Teachers Virbhadra evasive as CBI quizzes him The CBI on Thursday questioned Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh in connection with its probe into disproportionate assets case. More India News»

		Business
		Government rules out capping of airline fares Capping of airfares in the backdrop of complaints of arbitrary tariff hikes was ruled out by the government, which said that competition among the airlines will solve the problem. Civil aviation minister said restricting air fares could also jeopardise government's regional connectivity plan. NITI Aayog concerned over FDI ban in tobacco sector The proposal to completely ban foreign direct investment in the tobacco sector has run into rough weather as NITI Aayog has raised certain issues on the plan. However, the proposal of the department of industrial policy and promotion has got the support of the finance ministry. China objects to India's steel anti-dumping probe China has expressed serious concern over India initiating an anti-dumping probe against Chinese steel products as it sought an investigation in line with WTO rules. It said said excess steel production capacity is a global challenge and countries should unite, rather than abuse trade remedy measures More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution may affect kids' mental health: Study Fish peers out from inside jellyfish, alive A fish has been pictured swimming inside a jellyfish off Australia's east coast in a remarkable and rare image that has gone viral, with more than two million online views. The expression on the golden fish's face -- visible through the transparent jellyfish -- appears to be one of fear. Pollution study extrapolated to defame India: Javadekar More Environment News»

		World
		Bill Gates to donate chickens to help fight poverty Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, speaking in front of chickens pecking and clucking in a New York City skyscraper, announced plans to donate 100,000 chicks to poor nations in an effort to end poverty. The chicks will go to rural areas in two dozen developing countries from Burkina Faso to Bolivia. 'Ramzan row' behind fire at German refugee shelter A quarrel over meal times during the Muslim holy month of Ramzan likely sparked an arson attack that destroyed a German refugee shelter, said a report. The huge blaze in Duesseldorf destroyed a hall that housed 282 male asylum seekers mostly from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and North African countries. 'Wrong' migrant smuggler arrested, Italy probes case Italian authorities said on Thursday they're looking into claims that they arrested the wrong man in a major migrant-smuggling investigation. Italian police announced on Wednesday that Medhane Yehdego Mered, a prime suspect in the trafficking investigation, was in their custody. More World News»

		Entertainment
		John Abraham reacts to divorce rumours, again! Ever since John Abraham got married to Priya Runchal there has been a divorce rumour every six months, talking of the marriage being in trouble. Pic: Shahid parties with wife Mira's friends Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput are not keeping any stone unturned to become the most adorable celeb couple ever. 'I don't think marriage has affected my work' Vidya Balan, who completes 11 years in Bollywood, on 'Te3n', overcoming lows after highs of 'The Dirty Picture' and 'Kahaani' and more... More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Bacteria hair make excellent electrical wires, study finds Scientists have found that the hair-like nanoscale filaments on some bacteria have electrical conductivity comparable to that of copper, an advance that may lead to low-cost, non-toxic, biological components for lightweight electronics. 'Deep-sea robot to join search for Egyptair wreck from Friday' Astronomers spot black hole devouring cold gas cloud Marking the first direct evidence to support the theory that black holes feed on clouds of cold gas, astronomers have detected billowy clouds of cold, clumpy gas streaming towards a supermassive black hole at speeds of up to 800,000 miles per hour and feeding into its bottomless well. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon due to wrist injury Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon after failing to recover from the wrist injury which also forced his early withdrawal from the French Open, the Spaniard announced on his Facebook page. The 14-time Grand Slam title winner was Wimbledon champion in 2008 and 2010. Roger Federer backs Maria Sharapova doping ban Roger Federer had no sympathy for Maria Sharapova, saying he backs a "zero tolerance" stance against doping. Russian star Sharapova was handed a two-year doping ban on Wednesday after testing positive for the banned medication meldonium at January's Australian Open. Rajkot, Dharamsala among 6 new Test venues  Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Dharamsala, Ranchi and Indore will host Test matches for the first time in the forthcoming season where India will be playing 24 games, while the domestic calendar will include a whopping 918 matches across formats. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto Z and Moto Z Force with Moto Mods launched Lenovo not only launched the world’s first Google Tango-based handsets, Phab 2 Pro but also the flagship Moto Z and the Moto Z Force at the Tech World Show. As expected, the Moto Z Force is more powerful out of the two as it has more battery capacity and features the company’s Shatter Shield display, which was first seen with Moto X Force. Although the company did not reveal the pricing of the metal-clad devices, it said they will be hitting the shelves by September this year along with the Moto Mods. Google Tango-Enabled Lenovo Phab 2 Pro phablet launched Lenovo, commenced its Tech World Show event with a bang as it launched the world’s first Google Tango-enabled smartphone, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro. The phablet has been made by Lenovo in collaboration with Google. 7 best Android keyboard apps Virtual keyboard is the primary input method when it comes to touch based devices like smartphones. More Technology News»

		Education
		TNEA 2016: Anna University to begin counselling on June 24 Counselling for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA 2016) -- conducted by Anna University -- will begin in Chennai on June 24, starting first with candidates under the sports quota. The codes of human behaviour: Behavioural sciences A bachelor's degree in liberal arts, philosophy, psychology, economics or sociology­ and a diploma or a postgraduation in behavioural sciences can fetch you the job of marketing scientist or learning and development specialist in corporates. Class XI centralized admission process to begin on June 17 The centralized admission process for Class XI admission will start on June 17 at 32 colleges in the city. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Akshay, Chunky have funny takes on 'Udta Punjab' controversy Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) 'Housefull 3' actors Akshay Kumar and Chunky Pandey lightened the atmosphere related to the controversy surrounding the film 'Udta Punjab' and its issues with the censor board. Mumbai EOW chief shunted over 'role' in Rs 205 crore land deal Man kills self after blaming wife in video A 30-year-old man who hanged himself from ceiling fan of his home in Ulhasnagar earlier this week left behind a video clip in which he blamed his wife, mother-in-law and sister-in-law, saying they mentally and physically harassed him. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Serial killer 'guided by evil spirits' in cop net With no roof on his head, Vinod Kumar roams the streets of Delhi during the day . At night, the scrawny 40 year-old vagrant prowls its footpaths -a psychotic serial killer, egged on by “evil spirits“, out to batter unsuspecting homeless men sleeping in the open. RS polls for four seats from Karnataka on Saturday: EC New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Election Commission has declared that polling for four Raja Sabha seats from Karnataka will be held as scheduled on June 11 at the state's secretariat. Danish rape: Cops seek life term for all Citing Sanskrit adages ' Atithi Devo Bhava' and ' Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devata' to emphasize on the importance of guests and women in Indian culture, Delhi Police on Thursday sought imprisonment till death for the five men convicted in the Danish woman gang rape case. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IIM-B, IIIT-B join hands to nurture startups The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B) and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) will share their expertise in technology and management to nurture startups. Parents ready to pay for quality education, reputation of college Admissions to pre-university and degree courses are coming to an end and most parents are making arrangements to pay fees for the classes their children have signed up for. Karnataka CM decides enough is enough, accepts Anupama's resignation Deciding it was time they put an end to her tantrums, the Karnataka government late on Thursday evening accepted the resignation of Kudligi taluk deputy superintendent of police Anupama Shenoy. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		As monsoon looms, falling statues may add to Hyderabad's woes Every monsoon brings with it tales of inundated roads and open manholes in the city. If these issues were not enough, this time around, city residents have another reason to worry - collapsing statues. UoH prof steps down from post citing bias Irked by the way events unfolded after the death of dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, Sreepati Ramudu, head of the centre for study of social exclusion and inclusive policies (CSSIP) at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) stepped down from his post on Thursday. Govt made SRDP plans without basic data Eager to transform Hyderabad into a global city, the state government appears to be flying blind with its Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamilisai sings new tune, all praise for Jaya In what could rekindle warmth between erstwhile partners, BJP state president Tamilisai Sounderarajan said she perceived a change in the Jayalalithaa regime in the state. Jayalalithaa condoles demise of her teacher Catherine Simon, who taught Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa at Presentation Convent, Church Park, in Chennai died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday afternoon. Catherine was 89 and is survived by her son Robert Simon and daughter Angeline James. Simon had been staying with her daughter at Ram Nagar in Velachery. HC dismisses lawyer's plea against school Acknowledging the vulnerability of teachers who face brash parents daily , the Madras high court has declined to quash the case of criminal intimidation and harassment registered against a lawyer who reportedly taunted teachers of a Coonoor-based school and even filmed the women teachers despite objections. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Yoga Day main event on GMDC ground The World Yoga Day will be observed in Ahmedabad at the GMDC ground on June 21.The event at Ahmedabad will be coordinated and organized by the Ahmedabad district collectorate. Man arrested with 10,000 in fake currency notes Claims A Bharuch Resident Had Given Him The Notes Liquor party bribery: Sub-inspector to give voice sample Senior crime branch official said PSI Jadeja has been informed of the date and time to remain present at DFS Gandhinagar. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Kadhi all set to be toast of BJP's 2-day national meet PIL demanding CBI inquiry into Mathura violence in High Court       Allahabad, June 9 () A petition demanding a CBI inquiry into the Jawahar Bagh violence in Mathura which claimed the lives of more than 20 persons, including a senior police official, was today filed in the Allahabad High Court. Mathura violence: Plea filed in Allahabad HC seeking CBI probe A petition was filed in the Allahabad High Court on Thursday seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the Mathura violence. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha prepared for possible floods: SRC Bhubaneswar, Jun 9 () With the IMD predicting above normal rainfall in the state during the upcoming monsoon season, the Odisha government today began preparations of possible floods. "As the IMD has predicted about 113 per cent rainfall during this monsoon, we expect floods in Odisha. Odisha tourism to host Odisha Travel Bazaar in November 100 bridges, 75 drinking water projects inaugurated in Odisha Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) As many as 100 new bridges and 75 drinking water projects were inaugurated across Odisha on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: BJP MLA Rajendra Dadu killed in a road accident Govt slips but foreign hand quenches parched Sheopur throats Shades for 2000 fair price shops in Madhya Pradesh More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab drug scam accused's son gunned down in Canada The 34-year-old son of prominent Canada-based Sikh businessman Parminder Pindi was shot dead in Toronto on Tuesday.Pindi is wanted by Interpol and Punjab Police in connection with the Rs 6,000-crore synthetic drugs scam. Badal unwell, all engagements for next two days cancelled Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday fell ill during his Sangat Darshan programme at Fatehgarh Churian, following which he had to leave the event mid-way for Chandigarh. Workers rough up MC officer after union chief's suicide The local Safai Sewak (sanitation workers) Union president Raju ended his life by jumping before a train on Thursday, following which his colleagues vandalized the office of the Barnala municipal council executive officer (EO) Shakti Kaushal, and assaulted him. 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