News Digest: 10 years a slave: Girl abducted in 2006 back

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		Wednesday, August 03, 2016
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		India
		10 years a slave: Girl abducted in 2006 back One June evening in 2006, an 11-year-old girl left home in Khajuri Khas, northeast Delhi, in a huff to stay with her uncle.Between then and her return home, she was kidnapped, enslaved, repeatedly raped, sold in marriage, widowed by drugs, dispossessed of her two children and sold to a dance bar. Ten years and 28 days passed by. Delhi Cops seize meow meow worth Rs 25 crore; 8 held In a massive haul of party drug meow meow, the special cell of Delhi Police has recovered 14kg of the banned hallucinogenic substance priced at around Rs 25 crore and arrested eight smugglers. PM Modi to pick Gujarat CM today; Rupani, Nitin Patel frontrunners BJP chief Amit Shah has called a meeting of the party's parliamentary board on Wednesday to appoint the new chief minister of Gujarat, amid indications that state party chief Vijay Rupani may have emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Anandiben Patel. More India News»

		Business
		BSE rolls out new services on mutual fund platform Leading stock exchange BSE on Tuesday said it has introduced two new services -- Systematic Transfer Plan and Systematic Withdrawal Plan -- on its mutual fund trading platform. Now, anti-dumping duty on steel import from 6 nations India is expected to impose an anti-dumping duty of up to USD 557 per tonne on imports of certain steel products from six countries, including China, Japan and Korea. US dollar ends marginally lower against rupee The rupee on Tuesday closed marginally up by 1 paisa at 66.73 a dollar, advancing its gains for the sixth straight session against the US dollar. More Business News»

		Environment
		102 rhinos, 46 tigers, 89 jumbos poached since 2013 Over hundred rhinos, 45 tigers and 85 elephants across the country have fallen prey to poachers in the last three years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Environment and Forests Anil Dave said as per the reports received by his ministry, 20 tigers were poached in 2013, 14 in 2014 and 12 in 2015. Royal Bengal tiger's carcass found in Kaziranga Carcass of an adult male Royal Bengal tiger was found in inundated Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in upper Assam on Tuesday, a senior forest department official said. Global warming may cause flooding in Himalayas More Environment News»

		World
		Typhoon Nida makes landfall in China, hundreds stranded Typhoon Nida, the strongest to have hit the Chinese coast in 33 years, on Tuesday made a landfall in south China, packing winds of up to 151.2 kmph and causing major traffic disruptions and flight cancellations that left hundreds of people stranded. US couple abandons toddler to play Pokemon Go, arrested A couple has been arrested in the US for abandoning their two-year-old son alone at home while they drove around playing the widely popular location-based augmented reality game Pokemon Go. Prachanda all set to be next Nepal prime minister The leader of Nepal's Maoist party Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda, appeared certain to be the next prime minister after the deadline for nominations expired on Tuesday with only his name on the ballot. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Will not rest till the truth is out' "I will not rest till the truth is out," says Jiah Khan's mother Rabia. Manoj: Want my daughter to watch 'Budhia Singh' "Budhia is not only endearing but inspiring as well", says Manoj Bajpayee. 10 cliches used in Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Novel device lets surgeons feel what they can't touch Researchers have designed a small vibrating device that can be attached to any existing hand-held surgical tool to improve a surgeon's sensitivity to different shapes and textures inside the patient's body. New drug may prevent vaginal, oral transmission of HIV That's how our brain makes risky decisions More Science News»

		Sports
		Rain gives WI time, India six wickets away from win Due to on and off showers, only 15.5 overs of play was possible on Day 4, during which India reduced the West Indies to 48/4 and solidified their chances of moving 2-0 up in the series. Inderjeet fails B sample test, Rio hopes virtually over Inderjeet has been provisionally suspended and served a second notice by NADA. He will have to appear before the NADA Disciplinary Panel for a hearing and he will be given a chance to present his case before the panel. Stan Wawrinka out of Rio Olympics with back injury World number four Stan Wawrinka withdrew from the Rio Olympics with a back injury on Tuesday, dealing another body blow to the tennis tournament which has been hit by a series of high-profile pull-outs. More Sports News»

		Technology
		In pics: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone Samsung has launched its much-awaited Galaxy Note 7 phablet, which the company claims is the ‘world’s most intelligent smartphone’. Galaxy Note 7 brings several new features to the company’s Note series. It is the first Galaxy Note phablet to be IP68 water and dust resistant and comes with an iris scanner.The Galaxy Note 7 will be available starting August 19, and come in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx colours. Here’s the all-new Galaxy in pics. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with iris scanner, octa-core SoC launched Samsung says the Galaxy Note 7 will be available starting on August 19, and will arrive in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx. Samsung launches Gear VR for Note 7, Gear Fit 2 and IconX earbuds Samsung, besides launching the Galaxy Note 7, also launched an updated Gear VR, Gear Fit2 activity tracker and IconX wireless earbuds. More Technology News»

		Education
		Jammu, Tirupati among 6 places to get IITs Jammu and Tirupati are among six cities across the country which are set to get IITs, with the Parliament on Tuesday passing a bill in this regard. IITs will also be started in Palakkad (Kerala), Goa, Dharward (Karnataka) and Bhilai (Chhattisgarh). Paper leak: Telangana govt to hold EAMCET-II exam again The Telangana government on Tuesday decided to again hold the Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET-II) in wake of the state CID's probe report stating that the question papers were leaked. Governor sets up a VC search committee for Kalyani University More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bridge collapses on Mumbai-Goa highway A bridge collapsed on the Mumbai-Goa Highway near Mahad around 11:30 pm on Tuesday, bringing traffic to a halt. Couple used maid to siphon off their neighbour's Rs 12L The Kalwa police have arrested a couple, Prem and Anathi Pillai, who deceived a domestic help to part with Rs 12 lakh of their neighbour. The incident that took place in August 2013 came to light on July 26 this year when the maid Mangal Koshti approached the accused to demand the money back. Water way to go! 3 of city's big lakes overflow in 24 hrs More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Demolish illegal religious structures near Birla temple within two weeks: NGT The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Centre and Delhi government to demolish illegal religious structures in the Central Ridge area near the Birla temple here within two weeks. HC sets aside fine imposed on Himachal hospital The government told Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva that it has considered the representation of the hospital and has decided to grant another hearing on August 17. Dwarka pins hope on waterbody revival More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		No new liquor licences in Karnataka: Minister Karnataka excise minister H Y Meti, who has been exhorting people to say no to alcohol, on Tuesday said the government has decided against issuing any new liquor licences. Poverty-stricken couple in Karnataka, tries to sell its eighth child Pushed to desperation by poverty, an illiterate couple in Kempasandra village of Malur taluk recently tried to sell their eighth child—a baby girl. The child welfare department intervened on time and prevented Krishnappa and Parvathamma from selling the newborn. Solar project hits snag in Bengaluru as farmers refuse to give land The 2,000MW Pavagada Solar Park—which is being set up on 12,000 acres of land—has hit a hurdle with farmers refusing to give up land for drawing transmission lines. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		3 dead in arch collapse, fourth such incident in Hyderabad in 10 days Wife tries to kill Parkinson's-affected hubby, leaps to death Hyderabad's IT hub held to ransom 'Ransomware', the malicious software that seizes access to computers and laptops until a said amount is paid, has already hit several biggies in the IT industry with cyber crime police struggling to contain it. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Four arrested for lifting motorcycles The city police on Tuesday arrested four vehicle lifters and recovered two stolen motorcycles from them. Tamilian woman ill-treated in Saudi receives financial assistance 10 lakh to Dakshayani Uma Shankar, of Sivaji Nagar in Tondiarpet, who suffered serious injuries while trying to escape the ill-treatment meted out to her by her employer in Saudi Arabia. 'Spread spiritualism, don't convert,' says Ramdev "There are those who serve but also compel people to convert but this is not the kind of seva preached in Hinduism. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Only 60-65 seats for BJP if state elections held today: RSS survey If the Assembly elections were held today in Gujarat, BJP would get only 60 to 65 seats out of 182. This is the stark conclusion of RSS-BJP survey conducted after Dalit agitation broke out to protest flogging of Dalit youths over skinning of dead cow in Una. Two crocodiles to arrive at city zoo from Chennai Godhra case lawyers complain of non-payment by government Gujarat high court on Tuesday questioned the functioning of legal aid society, which has not paid the fees to two advocates, who represented the accused persons during the trial in the controversial 2002 Godhra carnage case. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		More cops to man traffic District traffic police authorities on Tuesday decided to depute adequate number of traffic policemen and home guards at busy crossings during peak hours. Eight inter-city buses flagged off The inter-city Rapid Line bus service was launched in the state by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) on Tuesday with the introduction of 203 buses. Agitators lock Allahabad University gates, stage protest The student leaders locked all the gates of Allahabad University and staged demonstration in protest against the alleged anomalies in postgraduate admission test (PGAT). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Sikshya sahayaks demand same pay as govt teachers Over 62,000 sikshya sahayaks in the state on Monday demanded pay parity with government teachers. Biju centenary celebrations in Varanasi The birth centenary year of former chief minister Biju Patnaik was observed in Varanasi.The function was organized by Varanesaya Utkal Samaj, a socio-cultural organisation jointly with the state government. Admissions on for IISER Berhampur Admissions to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur, started on Monday.The first class of the IISER is likely to begin after two weeks. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP to develop nine new industrial hubs Green tribunal allows abattoir to function till August 10 Bhadbhada: Hawks cut short death wish More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Lost limb in mine blast, soldier denied special pension Tirupathi's right leg (below ankle) had blown up in the mine blast in 1980, when he was posted in Jammu and Kashmir. Punjab Olympic Association's hall of fame to have 160 names A list of hall of famers prepared by Punjab Olympic Association (POA) will have over 160 names - including Olympic medal winners of the state from British and independent India. HC rebukes government over DJJS founder cremation row Ashutosh Maharaj, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday asked it to explain what the authorities concerned had done in the matter so far. More Chandigarh News»

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