News Digest: No exchange of sweets at Wagah border this Diwali

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		Monday, October 31, 2016
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		India
		No exchange of sweets at Wagah border this Diwali PM spends Diwali with troops, gives call to defeat separatist mindset NRI from Australia returns to Singur to reclaim 'childhood' land More India News»

		Business
		Tata row may trigger insurance claim The sacking of Cyrus Mistry and its fallout might trigger a claim under the Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance cover purchased by Tata Sons. A D&O policy covers the top management of an organisation from legal actions initiated by employees, shareholders or authorities against the decisions taken by the top brass. SBI to allot shares to govt for capital infusion Country's largest lender SBI on Saturday said it will issue equity shares on preferential basis to the government for capital infusion of Rs 5,681 crore. Pursuant to the in-principle approval from government, the central board of directors of the bank on Saturday decided to offer and issue shares to the government, SBI said in a BSE filing. Gold, silver glitter on Diwali demand Gold price increased by Rs 160 to Rs 30,750 per 10 grams on the eve of Diwali at the bullion market on Saturday on increased buying by jewellers to meet festive demand along with a firm global trend. Silver recaptured the Rs 43,000-mark per kg by gaining Rs 300 on increased offtake by coin makers and industrial units. More Business News»

		Environment
		This Diwali to be more polluted than last two years Tiger 'kingfisher' dies in Kanha Tiger Reserve A tiger, popularly known as 'Kingfisher', was found dead in core area of Kanha Tiger Reserve, taking the death toll of big cats in Madhya Pradesh in the last 10 months to 23, KTR officials said on Saturday. Dead beached whale found to have skull fractures A blue whale that washed ashore near San Francisco had multiple skull fractures that were consistent with a collision with a ship. The Marine Mammal Center said on Friday that a team including scientists from the California Academy of Sciences and University of California reached the conclusion after studying the carcass. More Environment News»

		World
		What would 100 days of a Clinton White House look like? Rebel rockets kill 38 civilians in Aleppo: Monitor Syria's regime and rebels were locked in fierce clashes on Sunday on the western edges of Aleppo, where 38 civilians have been killed in two days of opposition rocket fire, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Drone halts traffic at Dubai international airport Air space around the airport was closed from 7:25pm to 8:49pm "due to unauthorised drone activity resulting in flight diversions". Following this, UAE authorities have announced their intention to tighten the rules on the purchase and use of drones and the penalties for violating them. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Mirzya' pair to team up again? Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher may reunite for a film soon. Aamir Khan: Ranbir Kapoor is the best actor Neha doubles up as make-up artist for her film Neha Sharma did her own make-up for the film. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists turn pollution back into green fuel Scientists have accidentally discovered a way to reverse the combustion process, turning carbon dioxide (CO2) back into a fuel. Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US used complex nanotechnology techniques to turn the dissolved gas into ethanol. Does baby powder cause cancer? Another jury says yes US, Russian, Japanese astronauts return from International Space Station Molecular biologist Rubins and Onishi were both returning from their 1st missions in space, while flight commander Ivanishin also undertook a five-month mission at the ISS 5 years ago. Their journey home marks the first complete mission at the orbital lab for a new generation of Soyuz spacecraft. More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat Pak 3-2, lift Asian Champions Trophy India's hockey team gifted the country on Diwali its second Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament title after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 3-2 in the final at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India ODI series report card: Kohli, Mishra and then some TOI Sports runs the rule over the performers for India during their 3-2 ODI series win over New Zealand. A report card on the players who featured in India's first ODI series win at home in two years, over NZ across five matches. Axar Patel breaks into top-10 ODI bowlers Axar Patel has become the highest placed India bowler in the latest ICC ODI rankings after breaking into the top-10 bowler's list while legspinner Amit Mishra has vaulted 25 places to enter the top-20. 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
		University of Hyderabad to recruit 114 faculty positions The recruitment process will start from November 1 for the faculty positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, the varsity also known as Hyderabad Central University said in a statement on Saturday. Money matters! It's high time you earned enough revenue: Modi government to IITs, IIMs The finance ministry has written to all government departments and ministries, directing them to check on the various autonomous and funded institutes. HRD to soon take call on compulsory CBSE class X board exam, says Prakash Javadekar The Union HRD ministry will soon take a call on whether the Class X board examination should be made compulsory for students of CBSE schools. Speaking to reporters after the 64th CABE meeting on Tuesday, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said that many state boards are already conducting Class X exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bengal killer held in Mumbai The Mumbai Crime Branch on Saturday handed over a 22-year-old murder accused to their Bengal counterparts for questioning after flushing him out of a Raigad hideout. 1 million Indian TB patients fall off radar each year A close-up of India's tuberculosis epidemic shows, for the first time, how a million of the now 2.8 million TB patients go 'missing' or never show up in the . On vacation, schools to skip Sardar Patel birth anniversary Since schools for vacations, they are planning to skip the 'Unity Week' celebrations to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		JNU to have sombre Diwali with sit-in, prayers for Najeeb "Najeeb's mother and his sister will also come at the protest. We will light candles and a torch to remind people of an innocent student who was brutally beaten and then made to disappear," Rama Naga, ex-general secretary of JNUSU told IANS. Delhi hospitals gear up for burn victims on Diwali Delhi Police head constable commits suicide More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Thieves target temple hundi, make away with 10,000 Miscreants gained entry into Mylaralingeshwara Temple at Shibara near Kunduvava village in Davanagere taluk and stole Rs 10,000 late on Saturday night. Duo on way to buy crackers killed near Kudligi When Durugappa, 45, and Banni Kumara Swamy, 35, were preparing for a grand Diwali celebration, little did they know that fate had a different plan. Communities clash over village temple The Melkunda village fair took a violent turn after two communities quarelled over the ownership of the local temple . More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Five arrested for groom's murder Man Was Killed By Girl's Kin At Temple On Oct 20 Over 200 new bars likely to come up in state fresh licenses will be issued by end of November. The state government is expecting Rs 115 crore additional revenue through fresh licenses in the state. TET mandatory for private teachers too In a bid to improve quality in schools, the Telangana State Public Service Commission will hold the TET to filter the best candidates.Public and private schools can recruit only those teachers who have cleared this exam. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Delayed monsoon ensures dry Diwali, but air quality takes a hit A delayed northeast monsoon not only gives jitters to the city's water managers, but can also worry those monitoring its air quality index. Rainfall reduced pollution levels last Diwali but this year, with no rain, it has gone up again. Major Tamil Nadu mines included in central system to end illegality The Centre recently launched a Mining Surveillance System (MSS), a satellite-based monitoring system that seeks to curb instances of illegal mining activity through automatic remote sensing detection technology. Rusty spotted cats latest to catch poachers' fancy In some other parts of the state, poachers adopt a different technique.They soak intestines of goat or chicken in water for a couple of days.Then they soak some paper in the same water. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Selfies with lions, a disturbing trend' 6 pay-and-park zones planned around Gujarat College campus Tech magic: Philately now at your fingertips More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rangoli hues brighten Diwali Drawing colourful rangoli has always been the tradition and attraction of Diwali for the people.Rangolis of different shapes and sizes are drawn at the doorsteps to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Special Task Force seizes 8.3 quintal cannabis, nabs two Now, cops on foot to keep city criminals at bay In a move that might transport the Sangam city back to the colonial era, Allahabad police is all set to reintroduce foot patrolling, which was essentially a practice from British rule, to keep criminals at bay. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Civic drive for pollution-free Diwali celebrations in city To ensure a safe and environment-friendly Diwali, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday embarked on an awareness drive. Rahul mediation fails to end feud in state Cong Prasad, Narasingha Camps Stick To Their Demands North Indian sweets big hit in festive times The market here is flooded with dry fruits and North Indian sweets for Diwali."We have prepared 25 different varieties of sweets for Diwali," said a sweet shop owner. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bank heist: Sacked staff under scanner (320) Seen on video: Rustam Singh asks guard to carry shoes A minister of Madhya Pradesh government is again in the midst of a controversy because of his footwear.This is the third incident in a year when ministers have been in the news for wrong reasons. No leads in temple theft 235 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MN Sharma, first Indian chief architect of Chandigarh dies of heart attack Punjab government to honour those who had contributed for the cause of Punjabi Suba Congress alleges '84 riots movie screening in state government vans More Chandigarh News»

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