News Digest: Nation first, says Ambani on Pak artist ban

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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		India
		Nation first, says Ambani on Pak artist ban Asaram's health is stable, no urgent hearing of bail plea, says apex court The Supreme Court cited medical reports of AIIMS on Tuesday to say that the condition of controversial godman Asaram Bapu is stable and there is no urgency to hear his interim bail application. The bench said it would not pass any order on Asaram's plea without hearing the Rajasthan government 500 central schemes to go DBT way next fiscal year More India News»

		Business
		RBI issued 5-tranche of gold bonds worth Rs 3,060cr The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said it has issued five tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) for a total value of Rs 3,060 crore till date. Sensex rockets 521 points to pull off biggest gain in 5 months US dollar ends cheaper against rupee The US dollar ended cheaper against the rupee at 66.73/74 per dollar but the pound sterling finished higher at Rs 81.90/92 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange market today. More Business News»

		Environment
		September 2016 hottest on record: NASA Last month was the warmest September in 136 years of record-keeping, meaning 11 of the past 12 consecutive months dating back to October last year have set new monthly high-temperature records, NASA said. World's oldest giant panda dies at 38 The world's oldest giant panda in captivity, Jia Jia, has died at a Hong Kong theme park at the age of 38, the equivalent of 114 human years. The female panda was euthanised on Sunday night, following rapid deterioration in her health over the past two weeks, said authorities of Ocean Park, the Hong Kong theme park that was home to Jia Jia, in a statement. Submit list of hospitals & waste generated: NGT to Delhi govt Asking medical bodies to ensure proper collection, segregation and disposal of bio-medical waste in the national capital, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to submit the quantum of waste generated by city hospitals, nursing homes and labs. More Environment News»

		World
		Terrorism in any form is unacceptable: Suu Kyi Myanmar's Foreign Minister and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday said terrorism in any form is "unacceptable", but to lay down a principle that all surgical strikes are right would be like being on a "slippery slope". Foreign firms say UK profits hit by Brexit vote The drop in sterling and some weakening in demand following the vote to leave the European Union have eaten into the earnings of foreign firms operating in Britain, companies have been saying as they reveal their third quarter results this month. China issues red alert as Typhoon Sarika strikes The Chinese National Meteorological Centre on Tuesday issued a red alert and evacuated half a million people as Typhoon Sarika hit south China's Hainan, leading to cancellation of hundreds of flights in the island province. More World News»

		Entertainment
		New still of Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt's 'Dear Zindagi' is here! Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt in a still from 'Dear Zindagi'. The film, produced by Gauri Khan, Karan Johar and Gauri Shinde, releases on November 25. The first teaser is out today. Karan Johar reveals why he chose Ranbir and Anushka for ADHM 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' is not a love story; it is a film about love, reiterates director Karan Johar. And though the movie seems to be an emotional drama, he says it’s really funny in parts you would least expect it to be. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Zeenat Aman bond over a photo shoot Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Zeenat Aman got along like a house on fire at a recent fashion event in the city. The two met backstage to shoot for the cover of a magazine’s fashion edition. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Take a walk after meals to better control sugar levels The ancient rule that for better health one should take a walk after meals appears to have been confirmed by new research from New Zealand's University of Otago. Orbital ATK resupply mission launches to space station US aerospace firm Orbital ATK launched its sixth resupply mission carrying NASA cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) using an upgraded Antares rocket almost two years after its predecessor exploded on lift-off. Elite athletes 'can think far better' than normal people when under stress Top athletes can think better and more quickly than normal people, according to new research. It might be presumed that the chief skill of athletes is their physical performance. But they were 20 per cent better at remembering things and thought 10 per cent more quickly when placed under pressure. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kohli and I are aggressive and passionate cricketers, says Gambhir Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir said his characteristics are similar to India Test captain Virat Kohli and both of them share a common goal, i.e. to give their best for their respective teams on the field. Kabaddi World Cup: India beat England to enter semis Indian team dished out a stunning performance to make it into the semi-finals of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup after registering an emphatic 69-18 victory over England in their last Group A match on Tuesday. Suresh Raina hits the nets but will miss 2nd ODI Raina, who had missed the opening ODI at Dharamsala due to fever, batted for about 45 minutes at the nets but the Indian team management confirmed he is still not 100 per cent match fit to figure in Thursday's second ODI. 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
		IIT directors oppose non-resident students Arun Jaitley launches SRCC's financial literacy cell 'Vittshala' 41 Indian students scored highest in Cambridge International Examinations More Education News»

		Mumbai
		2 die as fire guts duplex flat in Cuffe Parade high-rise State to buy 2 fancy VIP cars in malnutrition-hit Palghar Palghar district, not far from Mumbai, may be reeling under malnutrition on an epic scale, but the state governmnet seems more keen on buying swanky cars for official ‘distress’ tours Pay more to register new car from October 24 The cost of registration of new vehicles will go up from October 24 as the state has decided to levy a cess from that day for a ‘Road Safety Fund’. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Boy abandoned by kin for being a 'nuisance' 'TOD will only worsen congestion in big cities' Four-hour blaze guts part of 4-storey building More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		How two cities in neighbouring states are watered by one river Bengaluru and Chennai depend mainly on the Cauvery for their drinking water requirements. For both states, the river has become a lifeline. 4-year effort to curb water losses in B'luru pays off The city is staring at its worst drinking water crisis due to poor monsoon but the water supply board has reduced water loss due to pilferage and leaks by curbing theft. Activists against steel flyover to take legal route, go door to door There is already a petition before the Karnataka High Court questioning the government's move. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sanitation, security staff at Fever Hospital go on strike Shoddy road repairs turn city into dust bowl BP shooting up? Blame it on bad roads More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		How two cities in neighbouring states are watered by one river Bengaluru and Chennai depend mainly on the Cauvery for their drinking water requirements. For both states, the river has become a lifeline. Not many takers for Ganga Snan special train from Tamil Nadu Kumbakonam school fire: Victims' kin to get Rs5L with interest from 2004 More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Dalit who attempted suicide for land dies One of the three Dalit men, who attempted suicide in Junagadh, died in Rajkot Civil Hospital on Monday midnight even as the community's agitation over land rights looked intensifying. `Gujarat's groundnut production to double' The kharif production of groundnut in Gujarat is estimated to jump by 97% to 29.40 lakh tonnes in 2016-17 from 14.95 lakh tonnes last year, as per a survey by Solvent Extractors Association of India Plaint lodged for abduction of bookie's manager Bopal police on Tuesday received an application of complaint from Girish Solanki, working with Jitendra Jain alias Jeetu Tharad, a betting accused, for abduction and subsequent transfer of Rs 1 crore. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Poll officials to address major male-female voter gap Forgotten policy at Allahabad University At a time when every student, teacher and employee of Allahabad University is mourning the untimely death of two AU students, the issue of providing insurance to the students is surfacing again. Kendriya Vidyalayas ask students to imbibe the 'Joy of giving' The principals of over 1100 Kendriya Vidyalayas of the country has been instructed to inculcate the habit of sharing among their students and let them feel the ‘joy of giving’. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Agile doctor, nurse saved four babies from raging hospital blaze in Odisha 26-year-old escapes death by climbing down drain pipe Bayan Behera (26) was undergoing dialysis when smoke started filling in the dialysis ward on the first floor at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital on Monday evening. Behera broke open the window and climbed down to safety on a drain pipe. He is among the very lucky survivors from the dialysis ward. Nurse's commitment stands out in SUM hospital fire tragedy More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Shahdol by-poll: BJP yet to reach consensus over a sutaible candidate Three names running for Cong candidature from Shahdol Cong internal report on Simhastha alleged 'corruption' ready More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HS seeks report on heritage furniture theft from police Punjab's best practices in nicotine control to be showcased: Health minister Surjit Kumar Jyani, Health and Family Welfare Minister, government of Punjab said that the good practices of the Punjab government in Tobacco/Nicotine Control will be showcased in the conference. Unaided colleges in Punjab to observe bandh on October 22-23 Due to the non-payment of Post Matric scholarship, funds meant for SC and OBC students by the state government. More Chandigarh News»

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