News Digest: 'Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and army chief Raheel Sharif need time to respond to India's surgical strikes'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, September 30, 2016
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		India
		'Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and army chief Raheel Sharif need time to respond to India's surgical strikes' Surgical strikes: Terrorists no more safe in Pakistan India well aware of Pakistan's nuke threshold More India News»

		Business
		Interest rates on small savings schemes cut by 0.1% The PPF will fetch interest rate of 8% in the third quarter of the current fiscal as against 8.1% in the previous three-months period. Interest rate on Kisan Vikas Patra has been brought down to 7.7% from 7.8%. As a result, the KVP will now mature in 112 months instead of 110 months. Sensex rallies 181 points on OPEC deal, F&O expiry Market benchmark Sensex surged over 181 points and the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 8,800-mark on Thursday after global markets cheered a surprise deal by OPEC to cut oil production for the first time in eight years. Rupee good run continues, gains 3 paise against dollar Continuing its good run for the sixth day at a stretch, the rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 66.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on continued selling of the greenback by exporters and banks amidst higher opening in the domestic equity market. More Business News»

		Environment
		India not to cap aviation emission Centre has toughened its stand on negotiations to cap emissions by the aviation sector, making it clear that India will not commit to reducing emissions in the sector by 2020 as it will be an “injustice“ to the country's growing economy. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia says Syria bombing continues amid US threats Lion killed after breaking out of zoo enclosure in Germany US lawmaker slams Sharif for praising Wani in his UN address "Disappointed to see the Pakistan PM use the UN to praise a militant group that uses violence to promote its cause," Congressman Ted Poe said in a tweet. In his address to the UN General Assembly on September 21, Sharif had described Hizbul commander Burhan Wani a "young leader". More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kangana Ranaut: Nobody talks about my abs or diet We all know about Kangana Ranaut’s fearless attitude and how the lady never minces words when it comes to speaking in public. Saiyami Kher: Today love is more like barter But she holds her own with pride and confidence as Mirza’s exceptionally beautiful other half, Sahiban. Bollywood celebs and the career they never had Here's a list of some of Bollywood's biggest stars and the career they lost out on. Take a look! You may be even shocked with a few. 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
		New Zealand take tips from Sourav Ganguly​ ahead of second Test Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and CAB chief was seen having a friendly chat with New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan and another support staff who were paying a lot of attention to the former left-hander. India beat Pakistan to enter U-18 Asia Cup hockey final Indian men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final of the under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament on Thursday. I feel Virat Kohli will break all records: VVS Laxman "The reason I mentioned a lot of Virat (Kohli) is because he knows his strengths and backs them. He is a conventional cricketer and has got strong basis," said VVS Laxman while delivering the Dilip Sardesai memorial lecture. 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
		FTII to propose fee hike, age limit; students oppose SC upholds MBBS admissions by deemed universities Indian universities go headhunting abroad More Education News»

		Mumbai
		MLA demands Rs 5 lakh payout for kin of SoBo mishap victim Congress legislator Amin Patel has demanded a compensation of Rs 5 lakh from the BMC for the family of 21-year-old Rizwan Khan, who died in a accident on Monday. Surrender deadline lapses, Michael Ferreira may be held Cueist Michael Ferreira, a Padma Bhushan recipient, and four others did not surrender before a sessions court in the Rs 400crore QNet multi-level marketing cheating case on Thursday, as directed by the Supreme Court. Senior BJP neta paid protection money to Suresh Pujari? Gangster Suresh Pujari's aide, Yash Pappu Patil, shared details of 26 'influential' people-businessman, politicians and builders-from Ulhasnagar with the gangster over the last two years. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Arvind Kejriwal lauds military action A day after being criticised for retweeting an article that claimed that instead of Pakistan, it was India that had been isolated internationally on the Uri attack, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wholeheartedly supported the military action against the neighbouring country. 'Diplomacy failed, so we had to find other ways' Most people in the capital lauded the government and army for the surgical strikes against terror launch pads in Pakistan carried out in the dark hours of Thursday morning. Customs depertment loses Rs 50 cr as hackers log in The customs department has detected a large-scale fraud involving crooks hacking into its IT systems, manipulating data and causing a loss of around Rs 50 crore to the exchequer, sources have told TOI. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Lady conductor 'bites' student She Bit A Student, Say Eyewitnesses CM Siddaramaiah to Centre: Send experts to study ground realities Karnataka had hoped to get some relief with central intervention in resolving the Cauvery water-sharing row with Tamil Nadu, but it was not to be. Uma tells Karnataka, Tamil Nadu that giving water 'act of love' Leaves decision to SC, tells K'taka, TN that giving water is 'act of love' More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		For healthy heart, doctors join walkathon to mark World Heart Day Mumbai trader trying to smuggle in 24 iPhone 7s arrested at Hyderabad Nettlinx raises $3 mn to acquire European cos More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		RSS moves high court to secure permit for route marches in Tamil Nadu A single judge of the court, before whom the petitions filed by RSS joint secretary P Vijayakumar came up for admissions, posted the matter to October 3 for further proceedings. Local body polls: High Court order on ST seats likely The Madras high court is likely to pass orders on Friday, on the DMK's petition seeking reservation of adequate number of seats for ST candidates in the coming local body polls in Tamil Nadu. Now, app to help keep your heart beat-perfect And they didn't just reach out to people who had a history.A study released to mark the day found that three out of ten people in Chennai are at high risk of heart diseases. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		IIT- Gandhinagar to create opportunity to stimulate industry-academia partnership Third edition of bridge making competition to be held at CEPT Orientation programme organized at Bapu Gujarat Knoweledge Village More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Controversy mark Avishkar-2016 event at MNNIT BJP eyes 'new-age' voters in UP For AUSU 2016 polls, varsity turns into fortress More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Railways to run Antyodaya, Humsafar trains in ECoR zone soon 24-hour bus strike observed in state Passenger train hits goods train in Cuttack, 2 dead, 23 injured More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		District court stays warrant against Bharti in defamation case Bhopal, Sep 29 () The district court here today stayed the non-bailable arrest warrant issued against the Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti by a lower court earlier in the day for not appearing for the hearing of a defamation case filed against her by the Congress leader Digvijaya Singh. MP BJP, Congress support surgical strike on terror camps RSS protest against BJP govt over Balaghat attack, demands home minister's resignation More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab to produce 160L metric tonnes paddy The proposal regarding cash credit limit (CCL) has been sent by finance department to RBI for availing CCL of Rs.26089.80 crore for the purchase of 132 LMT paddy by the state agencies. Exodus from border villages intensifies With escalating tension on the border with Pakistan, the exodus of residents from border villages intensified in the evening on Thursday. Govt employees' leave cancelled, administration on alert After the escalation in tension on Indo-Pak border following the surgical strikes across LoC, government employees have been asked not to proceed on leave without orders. More Chandigarh News»

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