News Digest: Samajwadi Party crisis: Mulayam Singh says all's well, but his son Akhilesh Yadav refuses to play ball

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		Wednesday, October 26, 2016
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		India
		Samajwadi Party crisis: Mulayam Singh says all's well, but his son Akhilesh Yadav refuses to play ball While Mulayam told reporters that that the Yadav clan and the party were united, cracks showed through with Chief Minister did not join him and uncle Shivpal at the presser. No one from Mulayam Singh Yadav family welcome: BJP BJP took a dig on Tuesday at UP SP chief Shivpal Yadav's allegation that his cousin Ramgopal Yadav, SP's sacked general secretary, was "colluding" with BJP. Saifai worried about its 'dhartiputra' Mulayam Singh and his kingdom More India News»

		Business
		Tata shake-up leaves Sensex stirred, group shares wobble Dragged down by Tata stocks, market on Tuesday moved lower with a 88-point fall in the benchmark Sensex as investors sold shares in various Tata firms a day after surprise ouster of Cyrus Mistry as chairman. US dollar ends cheaper against rupee In a highly volatile trade, the rupee maintained its edge against the American currency for the second day on Tuesday and appreciated by a modest 3 paise to close at 66.82. 84% Indians optimistic over career devpt in next 1 year Around 84 per cent Indian workers are extremely optimistic about getting an opportunity to develop and upgrade their relevant skills in the next 12 months, according to a survey. The survey drew a comparison between responses of 580 employees in India and 4,200 employees across the Asia Pacific. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT notice to Centre on plea challenging FC to Yettinahole An afforestation campaigner on Tuesday moved the National Green Tribunal challenging the forest clearance granted by Karnataka government for construction of Phase-I of the Rs 12,912 crore Yettinahole project, prompting the green panel to seek response from the Centre and others. Plans by companies too weak to meet Paris goals Plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by big companies represent only a quarter of the amount needed to limit global warming under targets agreed last year by almost 200 nations, a study showed on Tuesday. Suspected bird flu wipes out all painted storks at Gwalior zoo Six more painted storks died between last night and this morning at the municipal zoo here taking the number of birds which died due to a suspected new sub-type of bird flu at the zoo to 24. With this, the entire population of painted storks numbering 24 at the civic-run zoo has been wiped out. More Environment News»

		World
		France begins demolition of 'Jungle' migrant camp Workers escorted by scores of French police officers moved into the "Jungle" in Calais on Tuesday, demolishing shacks and tents emptied of migrants who were being bussed to shelters around France. Riot police carrying shields sealed off the area. UK govt approves new runway at Heathrow airport Britain's government gave the go-ahead on Tuesday to build a new runway at London's Heathrow airport despite concerns about air pollution, noise and the destruction of homes in the capital's densely populated western neighbourhoods. Moscow denies Russian or Syrian air strikes on Aleppo Russia said on Tuesday Russian and Syrian military planes had not launched air strikes on Aleppo since Moscow said it was suspending bombing seven days ago, contradicting a monitor who says air strikes on some areas resumed on Saturday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		WATCH: Trailer of Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil' Kangana takes a dig at Hrithik Roshan, again! Ranbir: Didn't know how to approach Aishwarya For Karan Johar, life comes a full circle after growing up on Rishi Kapoor’s histrionics in 'Chandni' and for Ranbir Kapoor, it’s back to playing the eternal lover after a series of experimental frames in tepidity. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Uranus may have two undiscovered moons: Study Telling lies becomes easier as brain's natural check dips with repetition Women catching up with men in consumption of alcohol, study finds Women are now drinking so much that they have almost as big an alcohol problem as men, according to a review of studies around the world. The researchers reveal that the gender gap narrowed in people, born after 1966. More Science News»

		Sports
		Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: India outclass China 9-0 India outclassed China 9-0 in their penultimate Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2016 round robin league match on Tuesday to seal semi-final berth. I'll play China Open after consulting physio: Saina "My name is there. My physio (Matthews) feels I can do it, and I'll accordingly decide on playing in the China Super Series Premier. I have two-and-half weeks more to see how well I move in the court and how better I recover," Saina said. India aim to close out series in Ranchi Rediscovering himself in the twilight of his career, a rejuvenated Mahendra Singh Dhoni would look to continue his regained form and guide India to a series-clinching win when the team takes on New Zealand in the fourth ODI on Wednesday. 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
		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. Govt schools adhering to RTE Act norms: Centre tells high court The Centre on Monday claimed in Delhi high court that government-run schools in the country were adhering to norms mandated under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act and regular monitoring and review was being done to check compliance. Norms for appointment of foreign faculty in IITs to be eased According to official sources, the HRD ministry has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Home Ministry to ensure the norms related to allowing foreign faculty are made easier. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		1m Indian TB patients fall off radar every 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 Revised National TB Control Programme. Relief for lakhs as defence ministry eases building ban near depots The defence ministry has finally relaxed its construction ban around defence lands, bringing a huge relief to around 3,000 stranded families living in dilapidated buildings around the army’s Central ordnance depots in Kandivli and Malad. BEST practice? Six electric buses to hit city roads soon A special meeting of BEST will on Wednesday decide on procuring six electric Midi-buses for the first time in Mumbai. The buses, which will cost the exchequer Rs 1.63 crore each, will be environment friendly, running completely on battery and reduce sound and air pollution. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AIIMS opens psychiatric clinic for cyber addicts AIIMS, the country's premier medical institute, has started a special psychiatric OPD for people who are hooked to social media, online games or the internet in general. 9 years on, Delhi parking lot site overrun by trees How did a sprawling parking lot off Kasturba Gandhi Marg, in the heart of the city, get covered with trees and wild shrubs over nine years? Procedural and bureaucratic delays and a general intertia on the part of government officials over a multilevel parking project that was to be constructed here are to blame. Old Delhi firecracker blast kills 1, injures 5 Five days before Diwali, a firecracker blast ripped through a bustling Old Delhi market, killing one person and critically injuring five others. The explosion took place at 10.45am on Tuesday when Mutalip Mirza, a labourer from West Bengal, dropped two bags -weighing 45kg and full of “ring caps“ used in toy pistols -that he was carrying. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Wild elephant Sidda has septicemia Wild elephant Sidda, who had sought refuge in the waters of Manchanabele reservoir for weeks after he fell into a ditch and injured himself, is critical. ASI found dead in field An assistant sub-inspector was found dead in an agricultural field at Doddabelavangala, Doddaballapur, on Tuesday.Rajanna, 58, was attached with Devanahalli police station . 8% of people in state mentally ill: Survey The survey covered 40,000 adults and 1,200 adolescents in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Manipur and Assam. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Man kills brother in fit of rage Following a quarrel over a trivial issue, a daily-wage worker killed his brother at Dundigul on Monday night. K Chandrasekhar Rao, tells officials to provide free power connections to 97,000 ryots Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday directed officials to provide 97,000 free electricity connections to farmers. He told them to complete the programme in the next seven months. Cops foil home guard's fast unto death Demanding that the Telangana government should regularise the employment of home guards in phases, Telangana & AP Home Guards Association president S Narayana locked himself in his office at Tilaknagar on the morning of October 23 and started a fast unto death protest. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Engineer held for harassing woman who spurned proposal A software engineer, 28, has been arrested for allegedly harassing a woman after she turned down his marriage proposal, police said on Tuesday. Rly high-speed safety trial today Railway safety commissioner (southern circle) Sudarshan Nayak will inspect the newly laid second broad gauge railway line in the Villupuram-Tiruvennainallur-Vriddhachalam section on Wednesday. VCK caught between PWF, DMK The VCK leadership is in a catch-22 situation, caught between the PWF and the DMK. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Shalimar-Bhuj Express to have third AC coach Besides, the Bhuj-Shalimar express will have a third AC coach on November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 and on December 6, 13, 20, 27 and on January 3, 2017 when it will be heading from Bhuj. Man caught with liquor worth 2L A team of the city crime branch caught a man with IMFL worth Rs 2.22 lakh on Tuesday morning from Asarwa in Shahibaug.The man has been nabbed earlier for violating prohibition. Congress corners state govt over Chinese steel purchase Alleges Babu Bokhiria 'Smoothed' Deal Of Rs 10,000 Crore More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sugar-free sweets, chocolates to cheer diabetics High Court dismisses petition challenging UPCL ad 15 venues selected for sale of crackers More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rajnath hails anti-Maoist operations in Odisha NCPCR asks Odisha Govt to reduce weight of school bags Cyclone Kyant to spare Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cong names candidates for Shahdol and Nepanagar bypoll Indore tops in implementing Swachh, flagship schemes Perform or face music: MP CM tells officials Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that performance will be the only criterion that will decide the fate of the officials and will be mentioned in their annual confidential report (ACR). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Car dealer told to pay Rs 64,000 HC rejects demand to quash all types of quota Rasiya, Pagri grab attention at Kurukshetra University festival Colourful Haryanvi turbans and attention grabbing folk group dance Rasiya stole the show at the cultural festival Ratnawali Mahotsav in Kurukshetra University here on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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