News Digest: Maharashtra to dedicate Tamil emperor Rajendra Chola's portrait to Mazgon Docks

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		Thursday, September 29, 2016
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		India
		Maharashtra to dedicate Tamil emperor Rajendra Chola's portrait to Mazgon Docks Saarc meet clash upsets J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti has pitched for “amicable relations“ between India and Pakistan. “The two nuclear-armed neighbours must cooperate in eradicating poverty,“ she said on Wednesday. PAVA shells damp squib, to be recalled Security forces in the Valley have found PAVA shells, a chilli-based non-lethal weapon introduced as an alternative to pellet guns for crowd control, “ineffective“. More India News»

		Business
		Sebi allows trading in options contracts on commodities Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday allowed commodity derivatives exchanges (commexes) to start trading options contracts on commodities. As of now commexes are allowed to trade only in commodity futures. British Airways, Qatar Airways sign revenue-sharing deal British Airways has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Qatar Airways, allowing the pair to co-operate on scheduling and pricing, BA's owner IAG said in a statement on Wednesday. State-owned Qatar Airways owns 20 percent of IAG. Greek PM expects 'positive news' on debt by year end Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday he expected a positive outcome to discussions on debt relief for the country this year. Greece's debt pile corresponds to 176 percent of its national output. Lenders have promised to look at how Greece's debt mountain can be made sustainable. More Business News»

		Environment
		Hyd pup wins PETA's 'Cutest Indian Dog Alive' contest After hundreds of votes and careful deliberation by judges from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, Rosco, whose guardian is Spandana Raj, beat out nine other finalists to win PETA's 5th annual 'Cutest Indian Dog Alive' contest. Over 90 per cent of world breathing bad air: WHO Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organisation said, calling for dramatic action against pollution that is blamed for more than six million deaths a year. The problem is most acute in cities, but air in rural areas is worse, WHO experts said. African elephants 'suffer worst decline in 25 years' The number of African elephants has dropped by around 111,000 in the past decade, a report released on Monday at the Johannesburg conference on the wildlife trade said, blaming the plummeting figures on poaching. More Environment News»

		World
		Kerry threatens Russia with end to joint Syria diplomacy Russia calls MH17 probe 'biased' Moscow on Wednesday described as "biased" and "politically motivated", the Dutch-led inquiry into the downing of Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, which concluded the plane was shot down by a missile brought from Russian territory. Police in California kill black man acting erratically Police in a California city fatally shot a black man who had been acting erratically, prompting protesters to quickly gather and accuse officers of an unjustified killing. The shooting on Tuesday afternoon in El Cajon, 15 miles (24 kilometers) east of San Diego, was the latest in a string of killings of black men by police. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Mehmood: Dialogue that we will remember forever Today is the birthday of one of the priceless gems of Indian cinema – Mehmood. His funny one-liners and witty dialogue delivery will always make his fans laugh out loud.  Tom Hanks: Intrigued by India's diverse population In an elaborate interview with Bombay Times, the actor speaks about India, Bollywood, working with Irrfan and his thoughts on being Hollywood’s ‘quintessential good guy’. Pics: Nephew Ahil is uncle Salman's duplicate Salman Khan is very fond of his nephew Ahil and their candid clicks on social media are a proof of that. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nanoparticle jabs may help treat arthritis: Study New herbal drug developed by CSIR promises better management of diabetes SCATSAT-1 is a global mission: ISRO The SCATSAT-1 satellite launched by India for detection of cyclone and weather forecasting was a global mission and its services would be utilised by American space agency NASA and European Space Agency EUMETSAT, ISRO said. ISRO had yesterday launched SCATSAT-1 along with seven other satellites. More Science News»

		Sports
		Gautam Gambhir's selection gives a ray of hope to seniors This means that Yuvraj Singh would be in contention for a comeback to the national team, if he is able to prove fitness and form in domestic cricket. Reputation will no longer count for the new selection panel. Will play to beat Pak for sake of our soldiers: Sreejesh Acknowledging the supreme sacrifice made by Indian soldiers at the borders, national hockey captain PR Sreejesh vowed that his team will give its all to beat Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia next month. Anil Kumble wants Martin Guptill's run drought to continue "Well it's never easy for someone to come to the subcontinent and play his shots. He is a strokemaker. We know Guptill is a quality player and it's not easy coming to the subcontinent having not had good form," Kumble said. 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
		SC upholds MBBS admissions by deemed universities Indian universities go headhunting abroad Recalling 1975 order only way for IIM faculty quota? The dominant view in many IIMs is that the only way to resolve the demand for reservations in faculties in the premier institutes could be through the withdrawal of the 1975 HRD ministry order that exempted them from having quotas. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Young biker on ice-cream errand dies in pothole mishap near JJ A huge pothole near the state-run JJ Hospital killed a 21-year-old youth, Rizwan Khan, while he was returning home with a friend after buying ice-cream for his family. 14% of those held for gay sex last year were minors Close to 14% of those arrested in 2015 under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code for unnatural offences were minors. The figures were revealed in the latest report brought out by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Bombay high court unhappy with CBI report on four 'benami' flats in Adarsh  The Bombay high court on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction, a second time, over a probe report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into allegations of four benami flats owned by two high-ranking leaders in the controversial Adarsh cooperative housing society More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Metro seeks 916 new coaches to tackle overcrowding in trains In a move that may significantly reduce crowding in trains, the Metro has approached the government making a case for procurement of 916 coaches to tackle the 17.5% annual growth in ridership recorded over the past five years. Man held for killing sister over property in south Delhi J&K reverberates at Jamia meet Jammu & Kashmir was the focus of HRD minister Prakash Javadekar’s address at Jamia Millia Islamia on Wednesday. Referring to the practice of stone pelting during agitations in the state, he said that “patthar baji se darna nahin chahiye” (nobody should be scared of stone pelting). More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cauvery row: Govenment confident it will not attract contempt proceedings for defying Supreme Court order As the state government has decided to defer the decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, the primary question on most people's minds is whether defiance of the Supreme Court order will attract contempt proceedings. Indonesian unicorn buys Bengaluru healthcare start-up Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek has acquired the city-based home healthcare services start-up Pianta from SLX Logistics Ltd for an undisclosed amount, said its Indian arm on Wednesday. A costly price for a bridge: 812 trees, portion of heritage structure and section of golf course More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bulldozers met with anger Two hurt in blast in crackers unit Police Say Illegal Unit Engaged Minors; Owners Held; Stern Action Promised Jolted by friend's death, executive ends life Heartbroken over the death of his techie friend, who was riding pillion on his bike, in a road accident at Moosapet, a 23-year-old marketing executive committed suicide by jumping in front of a train on Tuesday night. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Six injured in boiler blast in private firm in Chennai At least six people were injured after a boiler exploded at S V Chemi Intermediates Pvt Ltd in Alathur Industrial Estate, near Tiruporur, on Wednesday. Didn't detain activist Ramaswamy: Police The city police have rebutted charges labelled by social activist 'Traffic' Ramaswamy that he was illegally detained after he tried to file a complaint against the police for erecting barricades near the Secretariat which allegedly caused an accident. Corporation seats: 3 AIADMK men scale mobile tower Three AIADMK workers climbed on a mobile tower in protest against allotting ticket to AIADMK worker Burma Kannan's wife to contest the local body elections to be held on October 17 and 19. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Exam stress: Girl falls off school terrace A 16-year-old girl of class XII fell from terrace of her school in Amraiwadi. Police said statements of the girl's parents show the girl had been feeling dizzy due to severe exam pressure and lost balance while sitting on the school terrace on Wednesday . CMO fires social media consultant The state government on Tuesday fired a social media consultant hired for improving the chief minister's social media profile after the embarrassment last week during Vijay Rupani's Twitter town hall. Breeding of killers: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation notice to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation , Railway campus The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in Chandkheda, Chiripal Industries in Lambha, and the Railway campus in Sabarmati are among the 100 sites in the city that received notices from the civic body on Wednesday over mosquito breeding. More than 2,000 cases of malaria, falciparum, dengue, and chikungunya have been registered in the city this month alone till September 24. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Crude bombs lobbed during speeches at CMP College Some unidentified miscreants tried to disrupt qualifying speeches being made at CMP Degree College by throwing three crude bombs on the campus on Wednesday. Shukla cycles to hospital for inspection Divisional commissioner Rajan Shukla ditched his official car and security personnel and cycled his way to Sarojini Naidu Children Hospital for a surprise inspection on Wednesday. Smuggler caught, arms seized A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Kareli police on Wednesday arrested an arms smuggler near Noorullah road while he was on his way to deliver a consignment of weapons. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bank robbery near Bhubaneswar police station Barely 100 metres from capital police station, the UCO Bank on busy Raj Mahal square slipped into the hands of some armed goons, who robbed Rs 13 lakh in cash and gold worth nearly Rs 40 lakh on Wednesday morning after assaulting the bank staff and customers. Pre-poll violence: BJB College closed sine die Bank robbery near city police station More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dabra cops have a task at hand! They're searching for Cong MLA's missing dog Sheopur district tribals forced to consume contaminated water Balaghat ASP suspended over custodial torture of RSS worker Bhopal, Sep 28 () The Madhya Pradesh government today suspended Balaghat Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), who among other policemen was charged with attempting to murder an RSS worker there. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Conductor gets 5-year-jail term for molesting kid in school bus A local court on Wednesday sentenced a 23-year-old school bus conductor to five-year jail term and a fine of Rs 53,000 for molesting a five-year-old girl in the vehicle more than one year back, a case that had sparked protests and called for CCTV cameras and other safety measures in school buses. Protest against mayor -- lead three High drama prevailed at Chandigarh municipal corporation building on Wednesday as members of UT Congress criticized mayor Arun Sood on various issues, mainly for allowing conversion of developed Green Park into a parking lot, adjoining Vivek High School in Sector 38. 19 Vivek High School kids to learn German culture A group of 19 students and two teachers from Vivek High School, Sector 38, left for Germany for a two weeklong exchange programme. More Chandigarh News»

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