News Digest: New building code aims at access for the disabled

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 06, 2016
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		India
		New building code aims at access for the disabled The new National Building Code (NBC) will, for the first time, have a detailed chapter on making buildings and urban sites "accessible" and "barrier-free" for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Gave report on medical reforms, no fresh study needed: Panel Fears 'Radical' Advice May Be Watered Down In age of e-tailing, drab dakiya to get smart & look smart too Teal might be the new colour for new-age dakiyas. More India News»

		Business
		Rajan extension will be taken well: S&P Paul Sheard, chief economist of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, was in India to meet policymakers and India Inc. In an interview to TOI, he speaks about the Indian economy, China, US interest rates and the debate over RBI governor Raghuram Rajan. Flipkart joins Amazon in increasing seller fees The Bengaluru-based e-tailer Flipkart is set to introduce a new policy for sellers entailing an increased fee as it looks to rev up revenues and cut losses. It is learnt that Flipkart has increased the commission by 5-6% for sellers across multiple categories such as apparel and mobile accessories. These cos get best value from payout to top execs The results for the study by Randstad shows Aurobindo Pharma extracted the best value from the payout to its CEO M Govindarajan, an average annual compensation of Rs 9.5 crore, over a three-year period—2012-13 to 2014-15. More Business News»

		Environment
		Urban forestry new thurst area for govt: Javadekar Odisha to prevent illegal trade in wildlife: Patnaik Baby panda to stay in Belgian animal park for four years A baby panda born in Belgium on June 2 will remain at the Pairi Daiza animal park for four years before returning to China, a park spokeswoman said. The rare birth was made possible following an artificial insemination performed in February by a Sino-Belgian veterinary team of experts. More Environment News»

		World
		Trump's 'common sense': Mexican origin, Muslim judges a concern It all began with Trump's stand against a US-born judge of Mexican ethnicity.Last week, Trump began questioning the integrity of Gonzalo Curiel who is hearing a lawsuit relating to Trump University. Have 'at least 3 kids': Turkish President to women Paris museum reopens as French floods slowly ease The riverside Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris reopened on Sunday as floodwaters slowly receded from the French capital. The Louvre Museum, several Paris train stations and roads remained closed after the worst floods in three decades caused the Seine River to burst its banks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shahid Kapoor: I listen to everything Mira says If you study Shahid Kapoor’s body of work — 'Jab We Met', 'Kaminey' and 'Haider' to name just three — you will notice that the Bollywood superstar has earned his stripes. Bollywood mysteries that remain unsolved 'We are not trying to defame the dead' Ten days ago, he wrote a letter to the Juhu Police Station, CBI and the Mumbai Police Commissioner intimating them of the new evidence. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists discover enzyme to fight Alzheimer's Why boys do better in science exam than girls explained Male students may perform better than females in life science exams due to the way the questions are designed, according to a new research. When tests include cognitively challenging questions that require elevated critical thinking, females score lower, the research says Loneliness can affect your wisdom, study finds Our level of wisdom varies dramatically according to the situations and is affected by factors like loneliness and togetherness, a new study has found. The study defines wise reasoning as a combination of such abilities as intellectual humility, consideration of others' perspective and looking for compromise. More Science News»

		Sports
		Novak Djokovic wins French Open, completes non-calendar Grand Slam The world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia captured a first French Open at the 12th time of asking on Sunday, becoming just the third man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time. Novak Djokovic hails 'special' French Open title Novak Djokovic rallied from losing the opening set to down Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 and join Don Budge and Rod Laver as the only players to simultaneously possess the French Open, Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon trophies. The Serb lauded the victory as "the biggest moment" of his career Spot-fixing convict Amir returns for England Tests Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been named in Pakistan's Test squad to face England in a four-match series starting next month. Amir along with Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, were found guilty of arranging deliberate no-balls in return for money during the Lord's Test against England in August 2010. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 best free productivity apps for Android and iOS Both Android and iOS app stores boast of million of apps across categories like games, entertainment, news, productivity and more. Huawei to make another Nexus smartphone this year? According to a Yahoo News report published on June 3, 3016, Huawei is making another Nexus smartphone this year. Facebook denies eavesdropping on your conversations In a recent statement, Facebook has confirmed that the company does not hijack into your smartphone’s microphone to display ads or to modify your preferences in News Feed. More Technology News»

		Education
		New HRD channels will telecast IIT lectures live Students across the country would soon be able to watch live telecast of lectures from six IITs and some other top institutions while seated in their living rooms, with the Union human resource department launching 32 Direct-to-Home channels to cater to their needs. Pathways schools can hike fees now In a new turn of events, additional chief secretary (school education) PK Das has allowed two Pathways schools to go ahead with the fee hike by putting a stay on an order of the Fee and Fund Regulatory Committee (FFRC). Presidency University to take entrance exams to other states The entrance exam to Presidency University entrance test may be held even outside the state this year with the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board considering conducting the test in Jamshedpur, Agartala and Guwahati apart from the various centres across Bengal. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Uber left us in lurch: Victims of accident Aggregator Says Full Support Extended In Lower Parel Case Marathi film producer loses mother, wife and four-month-old child in E-way mishap Marathi film producer, Kalyan Kadam (28), is in a state of shock after losing three members of his family in the E-way accident. They were all returning back from their home district in Satara. Kalyan’s four-month-old baby, Ananya, wife Priya (24) and his mother Chatura died in the accident. However, Kalyan’s older daughter, Purnima (4), and his father, S Kadam (60), suffered minor injuries Death of Parel college professor leaves his kin, students shocked MD College in Parel lost their ‘go-to man’ in the tragic accident that killed 17 on the Expressway on Sunday morning. Physics professor from the college and also the coordinator for the institute’s National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, Avinash Karande (39), was one of the victims of the accident. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Apollo doctor to be asked to join kidney racket probe The committee comprises senior doctors who interview donors and recipients before deciding on transplants.At least one of the three committee members to be called for investigations is a doctor, police said. Jat quota stir, Dadri tension keep NCR on edge The security apparatus in districts surrounding Delhi will be tested from Monday as Jat quota agitators once again start filling up Haryana’s streets on the one hand and tension builds up in Dadri on the other amid demands for a mahapanchayat to seek “justice” for those accused of killing Mohammad Akhlaq. Make bus rides cheap to beat bikes As the number of motorcycles and scooters on the roads increases and becomes an alternative to public transport, the government panel on decongesting traffic in Delhi has recommended that bus fares be priced less than the per km cost of running a two-wheeler. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Arthritis can hit your shoulder too Price cap on medical devices counterproductive, say doctors Mansukhalal Suvalal, 77, travelled all the way from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra to Bengaluru, accompanied by his grandchildren, hoping to break his decade-long silence. Karnataka needs to take a few police lessons from Kerala The staff shortage in Karnataka police is now not a secret. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		District judges to boycott courts June 6 onwards Medak ryots up in arms over govt's move to acquire 1 lakh acres 'Lack of expertise leading to needless amputations' More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Civic body desilts Manapakkam canal Greater Chennai Corporation desilted the Manapakkam canal giving relief to local residents who were badly affected during the December, 2015 floods. Strains emerge between MK, Stalin over RS candidate Catch up after 45-day fishing ban Seafood lovers thronged fish markets in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram districts on the first weekend after the end of this year's 45-day annual fishing ban. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Over Rs 50,000 farmers from Gujarat buy crop insurance online Under the PMFBY launched this year, farmers' premium has been kept at lower ranges, between 1.5%-2% for foodgrains and oilseed crops and up to 5% for horticultural and cotton crops.There is no cap on the premium. Ahmedabad gets special bench for international taxation The Income Tax Apellate Tribunal (ITAT) of Ahmedabad is getting a new bench to hear cases on matters of international taxation. 15 vehicles gutted at auto repairs shop in Danilimda Over 15 vehicles, including 5 cars, were gutted in a blaze at an automobile repairs shop in Danilimda on Sunday afternoon. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yogi, Varun supporters want them as CM candidates for UP polls Supporters of Sultanpur BJP MP Varun Gandhi and Gorakhpur MP Yogi Adityanath on Saturday raised their demand for the BJP leadership to declare them as CM candidates for UP polls. Allahabad Mayor gives directions to finish pipeline work before June 15 Mayor Abhilasha Gupta convened a meeting of Jal Nigam, Ganga Pollution Control Unit and other agencies on Saturday on the issue of laying of pipelines and gave instructions to expedite the work so as to finish it before June 15. Now, bio- diesel and bio-toilets in train to save environment The railways has formed a separate directorate of environment at the Railway Board and designated a special officer in each zone, including North Central Railway, to safeguard environment. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha to prevent illegal trade in wildlife: Patnaik Bhubaneswar, Jun 5 () Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said the government is taking all possible steps to intensify pro-active measures to check illegal trade in wildlife and protect the flora and fauna of the state. "Let us take a pledge to protect and preserve wildlife. Global award for sand artist Eminent sand sculptor Sudarsan Pattnaik bagged gold medal in the people's choice category at the world championship of sand sculpting, Russe, 2016, in Bulgaria for his sand sculpture aimed to spread awareness against drugs abuse in sports. BMC to monitor waterlogged areas A day after chief minister Naveen Patnaik's motorcade was forced to make a diversion due to logged water on its route, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday identified 27 vulnerable points that witness waterlogging during monsoon. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP flouting SC order on drought, says Yogendra Yadav Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) Swaraj Abhiyan convener Yogendra Yadav on Sunday accused Madhya Pradesh of violating the Supreme Court order, noting that even as farmers in Bundelkhand are reeling under drought, the state government is busy in issuing loan repayment notices to farmers. Bhopal: DNA report of minor rape accused awaited Report of DNA samples of a minor, accused of gang rape, is awaited in Tikamgarh district. Meanwhile, police are searching for remaining two accused who are both adults. Two most polluted areas of MP are in 'City of Lakes' More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Protesting JBT teachers plant saplings in Panchkula On the occasion of World Environment Day, junior basic teachers (JBT) on 22nd day of their protest on Sunday planted saplings in Sector 5. Gadkari nod to proposal for flyover Traffic congestion at Industrial Area, Phase I-Industrial Area, Phase II, roundabout will soon be a thing of the past as a flyover or an underpass will soon be constructed to ease out the vehicular flow. City cyclists rue lack of tracks, infrastructure More Chandigarh News»

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