News Digest: 'Burn corpses of terrorists in roadside dumps'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, September 22, 2016
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		India
		'Burn corpses of terrorists in roadside dumps' At UN, Sharif talks of `Intifada' in J&K, India says Pak `in complete denial' 2 Pakistani nationals held as Army, BSF look for infiltrators More India News»

		Business
		Sebi to auction Sahara group's 13 more land parcels Moving ahead with sale of Sahara assets to recover money, regulator Sebi on Wednesday lined up 13 land parcels of the beleaguered group for an e-auction next month at a total reserve price of about Rs 1,400 crore. Rs 1,250cr subsidy cleared for BSNL for rural phones The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the long-pending compensation of Rs 1,250 crore for public sector telecom company BSNL to support rural landline connections installed before April 1, 2002. Sensex ends flat ahead of Federal meet outcome Defying firm global trend, equities fell for a second straight session as the BSE Sensex gave up its early gains to end lower by 16 points at 28,507.42 amid caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision. More Business News»

		Environment
		UN says 30 more countries to ratify climate deal Thirty more countries are expected to formally join the Paris Agreement on climate change this week, greatly improving the pact's chances of coming into force just a year after it was negotiated in the French capital, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Large marine animals at higher risk of extinction: Study Large marine animals are more likely to become extinct than smaller creatures, according to a new study that blames human behaviours, such as fishing, for this unprecedented pattern of extinction in oceans. 'Fast food chains largest contributors of carbon emissions' Rapidly growing multinational fast food chains in India are the largest contributors to hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) emissions and could add the equivalent of nearly one million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2020, says a new international study. More Environment News»

		World
		Pak nukes come under scrutiny amid tensions with India Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program is coming under renewed scrutiny and pressure from the United States, Japan, and other aid givers this week even as the country’s nervous leaders are rattling their atomic arsenal, fearing retribution from India for the Uri terrorist attack. Canada schools evacuated over bomb threats Some 60 schools and universities in eastern Canada were evacuated Wednesday over a series of bomb threats, including one received by police, that appeared to have been bogus. No bombs were found, but administrators said the schools would remain closed throughout the day. Migrant boat capsizes off Egypt coast killing 29 A boat carrying around 600 migrants has capsized off the Egyptian coast, killing at least 29 people, security sources and local officials told Reuters on Wednesday. Rescue workers have saved 150 people. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Comparisons with Rockstar, Rock On!! futile' It isn’t easy for Riteish Deshmukh to maintain the rockstar look he’s sporting these days to promote his film 'Banjo'. Nargis Fakhri: I don't spend on anything With her latest, 'Banjo' releasing this Friday, Nargis Fakhri talks about the musical drama starring Riteish Deshmukh, her sudden trip to USA, Uday Chopra and her future plans 'ADHM' trailer: Release date announced Karan Johar’s upcoming film ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ is one film movie maniacs are eagerly looking forward to. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Erratic rainfall activity linked to climate change? ISRO to launch SCATSAT, 7 other satellites on September 26 The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 37th flight, (PSLV-C35) will launch the satellites at 9:12 hours on September 26, 2016 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, ISRO said. Migraine: Is it really all in the mind? Have you ever experienced a migraine? If so, perhaps you recognise this: It feels as if there is hammering and pounding in the head. Sound or talking is unbearable, as is light or glare. The pain arises from hot, choleric fumes, together with windiness. And so one feels piercing, burning and ringing. More Science News»

		Sports
		We did discuss about removing Dhoni from captaincy: Patil Sandeep Patil also clarified that there was no truth to the perception that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was instrumental in getting rid of some of the seniors in the Indian team like Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh. Dhoni named captain of Wisden's all-time India Test XI India's celebrated skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named the captain of reputed cricket magazine Wisden's all-time India Test XI. Dhoni, currently India's captain for one-dayer and T20 teams, also remains the wicket-keeper. India v NZ: 10 years, one home series loss for India In the last ten years, India have lost just one home Test series and drawn two. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000 The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000 Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000. WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. More Technology News»

		Education
		NEET for post graduate dental courses from November 30 The National Board of Examinations (NBE) will conduct the common medical entrance test for post graduate dental as well as diploma courses across 41 cities, streamlining the entrance process to PG medical courses. CBSE and central government tie up for drawing competition CBSE has joined hands with the Ministry of Power and Bureau of Energy Efficiency in conducting the national level painting Competition to inculcate the habit of energy conservation among students. Prakash Javadekar asks IIMs for plan to increase students intake IIMs have been told to expand their intake capacity to double so that more students can be admitted. They have also been asked to explore the possibility of increasing number of doctoral students. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Live-in women granted abortion choice of wives In a pathbreaking ruling, the Bombay high court has extended to live-in relationships a pro-choice right which only married women have enjoyed so far in law. Lawyer allowed to jump queue for bro's kidney In a landmark decision, the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) on Wednesday allowed an ailing man to get a kidney from his brain dead younger brother on humanitarian grounds. Malnutrition kills boy as min visits Palghar On a day state women and child development minister Pankaja Munde visited Palghar to review the measures taken by her department to tackle malnutrition deaths, one more child succumbed to the menace. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sister helped man push off woman The 23-year-old woman who was pushed off her second-floor home in Avantika Enclave recorded her statement on Wednesday. Following that, the sister of Amit, the main accused, was also arrested. The victim said both Amit and his sister Manju had dragged her to the balcony and pushed her down. City schools yet to take up Chunauti of grouping kids It’s examination season for students in the city, but the minutes of a Directorate of Education meeting shows that ‘regrouping’ of kids as part of the Chunauti programme is still not complete in many schools. Gunrunner with Naxal link arrested A 27-year-old man who used to supply weapons to Delhi’s gangsters has been arrested by the crime branch. The accused, who has Naxal connections, had delivered hand grenades to Vikas Dagar, who is involved in the murder of MLA Bharat Singh. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Towing charges tripled for no-parking violations The next time you park your vehicle at an undesignated place, be ready to shell out more. Govt institutions fare well in NAAC grading, science college on top with A+ Doing the state proud, government colleges across districts have secured good ratings from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. From Bengaluru to London: Engineer clocks 14,200 km in eco-friendly auto A road trip to London was something he dreamt of since childhood.Naveen Rabelli has finally ticked it off his bucket list. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HC: Decide on turncoat MLAs in 3 months Drowning glory: 2 die as rain wrecks Hyderabad suburbs Foreign currency seized at airport being used for smuggling gold The foreign currency being frequently seized from air passengers who attempt to smuggle it illegally to Dubai is meant for payment to gold suppliers in Dubai, who in in turn smuggle the yellow metal back to India. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		City's rivers were witness to history before time Rivers have often been the key to evolution of man.In the Chennai region, rivers Kortalayar (Kosastalayar), Cooum and Adyar have played a significant role since pre-historic times. City may receive light rain on Thursday: Weathermen The city may receive light rainfall on Thursday, weathermen have predicted.With less than 2mm rainfall on Wednesday, the city remained cloudy and pleasant, and recorded a maximum temperature of 33.1. NGO opens care centre for mentally ill senior citizens (DEMCARES), reached a new milestone with the launch of its DEMCARES Centre for active ageing on World Alzheimer's Day on Wednesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Navrangpura murder: No breakthrough yet Nirmalaben Shah, 72, who had been bludgeoned to death in the Navrangpura bungalow where she lived alone, are upset by the lack of CCTV footage. Medical intake: Balance NRI seats go to management quota Last Round Of Registrations From Thursday Rs 700 crore slum redevelopment fund floated To Boost Affordable Housing In Gujarat More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		IIIT-A to hold convocation on September 24 Elections process starts at Allahabad University Five UP villages nursery of ATM fraudsters More than 50 youths from five villages in Pratapgarh district have come under police scanner for alleged involvement in ATM frauds across state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government slashes stamp duty for women by 1% Women in the state have to pay less as stamp duty during property deals in their names as the state government on Wednesday slashed it for women by 1 per cent. Odisha reduces stamp duty on land purchased in name of women Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 () In a bid to empower women, the Odisha government today reduced the stamp duty by one per cent on purchase of land and houses in names of women in the state. Monsoon session of Odisha assembly starts on a stormy note More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Parts of seized vehicles disappear mysteriously from RTO compound Auto parts of vehicles confiscated under several violations of Motor vehicles act by Regional Transport Office, are vanishing mysteriously from its compound. RTO building fate uncertain over court attachment order court attachment order Kindergarten kid sexually harassed 183 words More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Senate election results declared The result of the senate election for ordinary fellows of Panjab University from the constituency of professors on the staff of teaching departments was declared on Wednesday. Government hospitals packed as dengue cases spiral With fresh dengue cases being reported every day, government hospitals are finding it difficult to manage the rush of patients due to inadequate infrastructure. BJP appoints 52 party representatives for MC poll As the Election Commission and Chandigarh Administration are all set to conduct the municipal poll in December, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appointed 52 party representatives in all 26 municipal wards of the city to check the ground reality and plan the strategy with party workers to clinch seats in the upcoming poll. More Chandigarh News»

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