News Digest: Backward Muslims to launch drive to secure political voice

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		Sunday, July 31, 2016
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		India
		Backward Muslims to launch drive to secure political voice This is how the Gangajal is bottled EC mulls changes in norms for `national party' status BSP, CPI and NCP may get to retain their national party status for now, with the election commission mulling revision of norms for such recognition of a political party to allow for a review under the election symbols (reservation and allotment) order after two consecutive polls rather than the prevailing five-year assessments. More India News»

		Business
		No losses of job, salary in SBI merger: Arundhati Bhattacharya SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya has said that there is no reason for the bank employees to be apprehensive of the upcoming mergers as there will be no losses of jobs or salaries in the process. Fifteen banks ready to roll out UPI by July 31 At least 15 banks, both from public and private sectors, are ready to roll out the unified payments interface (UPI) starting July 31. The UPI system is a kind of e-payment which can be authenticated using mobile phones. Gold tops Rs 31,000-level after 29 months Gold prices spurted to Rs 31,340 per 10 grams, a 29-month high, by surging Rs 540 in the bullion market today, tracking a firm trend overseas amid increased buying by jewellers at the domestic spot market. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rice crops that can cut costs, reduce pollution Mystery of missing Jai, India's most beloved tiger A massive search operation is underway for the country's most famous tiger, with millions of adoring fans worried sick about the big cat known as Jai who went missing three months ago. New varieties of butterflies discovered in Uttarakhand With the discovery in Uttarakhand recently, the total number of varieties of butterflies found in the hill state is 453. Of the three new varieties, two were discovered and photographed in Nainital whereas the third was found in Haldwani. More Environment News»

		World
		Trump tells Hillary he'll be 'no more Mr Nice Guy' Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was again at the centre of it as he ratcheted up his offensive against Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, saying he was taking the gloves off. Civilians leave Syria's besieged Aleppo Dozens of civilians left the besieged and battered opposition-held east of Syria's Aleppo city on Saturday through a "humanitarian corridor" to the government-held west, state media reported. But the humanitarian corridors announced by Russia have been met with suspicion by residents. Afghan Taliban team visits China for talks An Afghan Taliban delegation from its political office in Qatar recently visited China to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and the region, a group leader said on Saturday. The Taliban has been attempting to attract China's support in their ongoing war with the Afghanistan government. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Big B, Parineeti get a thumbs up for 'The BFG' 'BFG' gained momentum in India following reports that Amitabh Bachchan has lent his voice to the Hindi version of the fantasy adventure along with Parineeti Chopra and Gulshan Grover. Deepika Padukone hikes her fee for 'Padmavati'? After a series of blockbusters and critically acclaimed performances, Deepika Padukone is unstoppable on the career front and there is no looking back for the actress. Caterina: I wanted to be part of fanfare called Bollywood Bond Girl Caterina Murino, who makes her Bollywood debut with Fever, says she is happy being part of Bollywood. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Juno set to reach farthest point in its Jupiter orbit Juno set to reach farthest point in its Jupiter orbit Five years after departing from Earth, NASA's Juno spacecraft is all set to reach the farthest point in its orbit of Jupiter on Sunday to "get the science" of the giant planet with a mass two-and-a-half times that of all the other planets in our solar system combined. New rare form of hereditary colon cancer identified Researchers have discovered that mutation in a gene can led to a form of hereditary colon cancer which was not identified earlier. More Science News»

		Sports
		R Ashwin, KL Rahul seize advantage for India R Ashwin picked up his 18th five-wicket haul, second of the series as India toppled West Indies for 196 on a lively Kingston surface. India replied well with opener KL Rahul's half-century and trail West Indies by 70 runs. As it happened: 2nd Test: India v WI, Day 1 Live action from Day 1 of the second Test between West Indies and India in Kingston, Jamaica. West Indies won the toss and opted to bat. For India, KL Rahul replaces an injured Murali Vijay. Verdict on wrestler Narsingh Yadav deferred to Monday The suspense over wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Rio Olympics participation was on Saturday prolonged further after the National Anti-Doping Agency deferred its final verdict on the doping scandal to Monday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 hot Android smartphones that got price cuts recently With numerous smartphone getting launched each month, brands always adjust prices to give slightly competitive edge to older smartphone models and also to clear inventories. Asus ROG G752VY review: Beauty with brains So is the Asus ROG G752VY an attractive proposition at the given price tag? Read our review below to find out. Your WhatsApp chats never get deleted actually After Facebook-owned WhatsApp rolled out end-to-end encryption, the popular messaging platform ensured users that their chats are secured from any unwanted third-party attention. More Technology News»

		Education
		Global ranking of IITs handicapped due to perception: Javadekar Perception keeping IITs from being ranked among best colleges globally Only perception is keeping Indian Institutes of Technology from featuring among the top Institutes globally, as most of these ranking systems give 40% weightage to perception, Union human resources development minister Prakash Javadekar said. IIT-Kharagpur institutes distinguished chair professorship in Architecture and Regional Planning department Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is instituting a chair professorship award in the name of late alumnus Avinash Gupta at the department of Architecture and Regional Planning. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		GATE data signals rise in computer jobs Data from Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is often a proxy for employment trends in the engineering and technical sector. There is often an inverse correlation between number of candidates registered for GATE and creation of new jobs for B.Tech graduates, say experts. Higher the number of candidates registered for the post-graduate test, the fewer the jobs likely to be generated for graduates in that sector. Chain-snatcher nabbed from Chunabhatti The Wadala Government Railway Police (GRP) nabbed a chain-snatcher, Nitin Shinde (23), after going through CCTV camera footage in which he is seen snatching a commuter’s chain worth Rs 60,000 and jumping off the moving train on July 25. PWD, Malaysian infra body sign road MoU The Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), keen to invest Rs 10,000 crore in the state to improve the condition of roads, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		First mega PTM makes Delhi government schools buzz Saturday wettest, more rain today The city received the maximum rainfall recorded this month on Saturday.Flooding was reported in several parts of the capital due to a continous downpour since morning. Battered and bruised, Assam woman finds kin More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Now, pay for parking at Mysuru Rd Metro station A BMRC official said, "For the sake of orderly parking, we have permitted the licensee to charge from Sunday. Two white tiger cubs to greet you at BBP If you are visiting Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), you can look forward to an added attraction - two white tiger cubs.On International Tiger Day (July 29), BBP released the first photographs of the cubs. BU extends date The Bangalore University has extended the date for submitting applications for postgraduate courses to August 6.The applications can be submitted by August 10 with . More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HBS-TOI cultural extravaganza this weekend As protests spread, so does anger, despair Protests over the Eamcet-II paper leak continued on Friday as students, including rankers and members of various politically-affiliated student organisations, burnt effigies and held dharnas across Telangana. Hunt on for Eamcet-II leak kingpin More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Videos show doctors how to operate gastro ailments About two-third of the symptoms leading to gastrointestinal diseases occur in the food pipe and the stomach in the form of heartburn and ulcer. Man snatches gold chain of AIADMK functionary's wife A man snatched a 7.5 sovereign gold chain from the wife of an AIADMK functionary on a suburban train plying between Ponneri and Nandiambakkam on Saturday, police said. 3 held for murder bid on lawyer Police have arrested three rowdies for attempting to murder a lawyer at his house in Anna Nagar on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two caught for robbery attempt at petrol pump near Parimal Garden A team of city crime branch arrested two people involved in robbery attempt at a petrol pump near Parimal Garden on July 13. State students eye international glory in Science Olympiad Buoyed by success at various platforms in recent years, a large number of students from schools in the state participated at a Science Olympiad orientation workshop at Science City. Muslims join Dalits' fight in Gujarat, thousands to attend big Sunday rally Ahmedabad, July 30 (IANS) Prominent Muslim body Jamiat-e-Ulema-Hind has declared support for a massive public rally being organized in Ahmedabad on Sunday by around 30 different Dalit groups of Gujarat to protest against atrocities on the community, especially the July 11 flogging of four youth by cow vigilantes. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad's dentist to train Pakistani counterparts AU Central library to function all seven days a week In a student friendly decision, the authorities of central library of Allahabad University would function in all days of the week including Sunday’s and that too for enhanced hours. Not only will the library function throughout the week but it will remain open for 357 days of the year and remain close only for just eight days of the year i.e. important holidays. 'Give details of cases against UP netas' The Allahabad high court on Wednesday asked the state government to provide status report with regard to the criminal cases pending against UP's members of Parliament, members of legislative Assembly and legislative council. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		2.33 lakh pregnant women yet to get benefits under Odisha's Mamata scheme Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) About 2.33 lakh eligible beneficiaries of Odisha government's 'Mamata Scheme' for pregnant women are yet to get maternity benefit under the scheme, an official communication noted. 31 killed in lightning in Odisha At least 31 people were killed and 30 others injured in lightning in different parts of the state on Saturday. The lightning came with thundershower and rain in the state. Centre to hold Make In India Conference in Odisha in December Bhubaneswar, July 30 (IANS) The Central government proposes to organise a 'Make in India' conference in Bhubaneswar in December, an official said on Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		National medallist athlete drowns on SAI campus in Bhopal High Court dismisses MP minister's plea in 'paid news' case Bhopal, July 30 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea by the state's Water Resources Minister Narottam Mishra questioning the Election Commission's competence to inquire into a case of "paid news" against him dating back to 2008. Green knot: Tie rakhi and sow veggie seed This Rakhi express your love with bio-degradable rakhis and also see it grow round the year. Women of five villages in the state have crafted innovative rakhis using indigenous cotton from Vidarbha region and seeds of different fruits and vegetables. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Liquor recovered from Akali Dal member's house Bathinda police and excise authorities have confiscated 24 cases of country made and India made foreign liquor (IMFL) from the house of an Shiromani Akali Dal worker at Rampura village of the district. Canal breach causes cracks in Bathinda village houses Will you lead oppn if Cong loses, Khaira asks Capt More Chandigarh News»

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