News Digest: Need debate on qurbani for `eco-friendly' Eid, says BJP

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		Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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		India
		Need debate on qurbani for `eco-friendly' Eid, says BJP BJP appeared to wade into a debate over whether Eid-ul-Zuha should be celebrated in an “eco-friendly“ manner, suggesting that how `qurbani (sacrifice)' is observed during the celebrations should be discussed. 'UP mantris' sacking eyewash, Akhilesh Yadav main culprit: BJP BJP called the sacking of two UP ministers by Akhilesh Yadav as mere “eyewash“, saying the chief minister and his family members are the “main culprits“ in the mining scam. Ayodhya is not Hindu-Muslim dispute, says Sangh chief RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat reiterated on Monday the demand for construction of a Ram temple at Ayodhya, saying the dispute is not between Hindus and Muslims but has been turned into a political battle driven by vested interests. More India News»

		Business
		Adani, Essar get DRI notice for overvaluing imports The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has issued show-cause notices to the Adani Group and the Essar group companies for inflating the value of capital goods imported for power plants. DRI is also expected to issue show-cause notice to ADAG's Reliance Infrastructure. ICICI Bank to offload another 6% in insurance arm in next 3yrs Set to dilute 12 per cent stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance through an IPO, the country's biggest private sector lender ICICI Bank has said it will offload another 6 per cent in the insurance arm over the next three years. Indirect tax mop-up rises 27.5% to Rs 3.36 lakh crore till August Net indirect tax collections in the April-August period grew 27.5 per cent to Rs 3.36 lakh crore on the back of surge in excise collections. More Business News»

		Environment
		Great Barrier Reef recovering from coral bleaching Polythene ban in national monuments from Oct 2 There will be a complete ban on use of polythene in all national monuments and tourist destinations from October 2, tourism minister Mahesh Sharma said. In an initiative to carry forward the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the government chose the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi to impose the ban. SPG wants NGT nod for diesel vehicles registration The Special Protection Group on Friday approached the National Green Tribunal seeking direction to the Delhi government's transport department to allow registration of its diesel vehicles. SPG said they were in process of discarding their 28 diesel vehicles. More Environment News»

		World
		IS spokesman al-Adnani killed in US air strike The Pentagon has confirmed that a US air strike killed Islamic State leader and spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani in northern Syria last month. The August 30 air strike was conducted by a Predator drone, which fired a Hellfire missile at the car Adnani was traveling in. Hillary's health becomes hot button issue in election Former British PM Cameron resigns from parliament More World News»

		Entertainment
		Norah Jones on music: I am open to anything Norah Jones talks about singing alongside legends, writing political songs and managing tours while being a hands-on mom. Kangana calls 'Rangoon' a cinematic orgasm Kangana had an interesting choice of words when she was asked about the upcoming war drama Why Ranbir-Katrina's 'Jagga Jasoos' is delayed Reasons behind the delay have often been linked to Ranbir and Katrina’s break-up. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Spacecraft sent to asteroid to try and stop armageddon New parasite species is named after Obama US scientists have discovered a new species of a parasitic flatworm that infects turtles in Malaysia, and named it after Barack Obama as a way of honoring the president. The flatworm, coined Baracktrema obamai, is so unusual that it merits not only a new species designation, but its own genus, too. MIT develops machine that can read a closed book A machine that can read closed books has been designed by a group of scientists led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. It is at a prototype stage and as of now can read through the first nine pages of a closed book through an imaging system linked to a processor. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rio Paralympics: Deepa Malik wins silver in shot put Deepa Malik created history as she became the first Indian women athlete to win a medal at the Paralympic Games, clinching the silver medal in the women's shot put - F53 event at the Rio Paralympics on Monday. BCCI seeks ICC's mediation on Lodha, world body refuses In an escalation of their confrontation, the ICC on Monday disclosed that it has refused to bail out the BCCI in its tussle with the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee over implementing the reforms. Want to use this silver to support disabled women: Deepa Shot putter Deepa Malik, who on Monday became the maiden Indian woman Paralympic medalist when she clinched silver at the 2016 Rio Games, said she wants to use the medal to support women with disabilities in India. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple reboots car project; lays off employees Apple is rethinking what it plans to do about self-driving cars, just as other big tech companies appear ready to plow ahead with competing efforts. World's 8 most expensive smartphones Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Bang for your buck The Taiwanese tech giant recently expanded its 2-in-1 line-up in the country by launching the Acer Switch Alpha 12. The convertible comes with a detachable keyboard and a stylus, enabling it to easily double up as a tablet. Bearing a price tag of Rs 53,990, the Switch Alpha 12 is set to compete against the likes of Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and HP Elite x2. So, if you are a Windows user wanting to get an affordable 2-in-1, the Switch Alpha 12 might be the one. And to help you decide whether it’s indeed worth buying or not, here’s our full review of the Acer Switch Alpha 12. More Technology News»

		Education
		Left alliance sweeps JNU polls The Left Unity, an alliance of All India Students' Association (AISA) and the Students' Federation of India(SFI), on Saturday won all four top posts in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union elections. HRD ministry working towards digital degrees, certificates HRD ministry is working to ensure that degrees and certificates are given to students in digital format from the 2017 academic session onwards. HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said that every student will also get an opportunity to upload their other certificates and awards. Next UGC-NET exam will be on Jan 22: CBSE More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Doctor steals Rs 10,000 belt, ends up paying over Rs 1 lakh A cardiologist accused of stealing a leather belt worth over Rs 10,000 from a duty-free shop at Mumbai airport has dodged criminal charges after agreeing to pay Rs 1 lakh to actor Nana Patekar's NGO Naam Foundation, which works for farmers. In Borivli, brass diyas light up Kedarnath-inspired pandal Traditional brass lamps and the rich aroma of dhoop lend a mystical air to Shree Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Kastur Park in Borivli (W) Ganpati mandals recreate Gilbert Hill, Tilak tableaus to satirize state of affairs Most of the palace and temple settings that have ben set up by mandals this Ganeshotsav are not just visual treats. They have also recreated India’s heritage and historical sites to make a satirical comment on current affairs More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		24 Delhi policewomen accuse cop of harassment First chikungunya death in national capital as hospitals reel under viral crisis Official figures not giving true picture: Docs Smelly deo halts Metro More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cops to hold counselling for runaway kids, parents Madiwala Park to turn biodiversity hub in three years If all goes according to the government's ambitious plan, Madiwala Park in east Bengaluru will transform into a biodiversity hotspot, with a healthy waterbody next to it. Top 10 property tax defaulters owe Rs 231 crore to BBMP More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tortured in Saudi, 3 Hyderabad women seek govt support Araku MP cries foul as govt takes over 53-acre land in Raidurg Addressing a press conference in city on Monday, the MP said seven firms, including their firm Visveswara Group, holds 53 acres in survey No. Ex-MLA among 3 killed in mishap A former MLA was among three people killed in separate road accidents in the district.Ex-MLA Gopinath was proceeding in a car when it was hit by a van at Kothapalli in Gudipalem mandal. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Metro rail tunnel squirts foam onto Anna Salai Taken|| Cop falls off building chasing ganja smuggler, injured A police head constable fell down from the second floor of a multi-storey building in Nungambakkam while chasing a ganja smuggler on Monday morning. Can we ask police to register FIR, HC puts forth a point for debate More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad shivers in the time of malaria Disease Is At Its Peak In 8-Year Cycle Kingpin's brother challenges police probe Gujarat high court on Monday summoned the officer who had handled the Pandoli kidney racket case at Anand police station, after one Jeevan Raut, challenged the legality of the probe. Jeevan is not an accused in the case though his brother, Dr Santosh alias Amit Raut is the main accused.Amit is currently on the run. Ahmedabad in Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit mode with 200 projects in 24 sectors As the countdown begins for the next edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017, the state government has chalked out 202 projects to be showcased to prospective investors. These projects cover more than two dozen sectors where the state has the highest potential to attract investments. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Congress poster depicts Rahul as 'Arjun avataar' Anupriya Patel flays UP CM, district administration for Pratapgarh incident Over 150 people booked for misbehaving with Anupriya Patel More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Shopkeeper scalds man with boiling tea East coast railway recommends CBI probe into recruitment racket Judicial panel to seek public feedback for Puri temple reforms More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'Strengthen party, don't open old wounds' 3 BJP CMs poverty alleviation committee to submit report to Amit Shah One stop center 'Sakhi' to be opened in 50 districts More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Mann faces ridicule over FB gaffe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann 's official Facebook page invited ridicule when one of the pictures of the album of the Moga rally clicks had people wearing woollens. The picture had Sangrur MP Mann atop a car waving to large crowds around him. Polls put economist on centrestage of Punjab politics So when AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal came to Punjab for a four-day tour last week, he made sure taking time out to visit Johl on Friday evening. VP Singh Badnore to inaugrate 4 new schools After being delayed a number of times, the four newly-constructed government schools are all set for inauguration on September 14.UT administrator V P Singh Badnore will inaugurate them. More Chandigarh News»

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