News Digest: Modi may visit Israel in mid-2017

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		Thursday, February 02, 2017
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		India
		Modi may visit Israel in mid-2017 According to sources, the dates for Modi's visit have not been finalised, but "it is likely to happen in June-July of 2017". Apple CEO on note ban: A great move in the long run Apple CEO Tim Cook hailed PM Narendra Modi's demonetisation and said that the company sold more phones during the last quarter despite the cash crunch in India. Sasikalaa's discharge in ED case set aside by Madras HC In a verdict which could jeopardise AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikalaa’s political ambitions and could make her face trial in a 20-year-old crime investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Madras high court has set aside her discharge in a money laundering case. More India News»

		Business
		RBI to Kotak Bank: Cut promoter stake to 30% by June 30 Kotak Mahindra Bank said on Wednesday that it has been given additional time till June 30, 2017 to bring down promoter stake in the bank to 30% from 33.6% as on December 2016. Trai may not find issues with Jio's promotional tariff plans Trai is understood to have found no issues with Reliance Jio's contentious promotional tariff plans that have been challenged by rivals like Airtel and Vodafone for being "in violation" of the regulator's rules. Budget will strengthen economy from grass roots: India Inc India Inc on Wednesday said the budget builds a positive sentiment that government will take all steps to boost growth with its focus on rural economy and infrastructure but rued no cut in corporate tax for large companies. More Business News»

		Environment
		In a 1st, greater flamingoes spotted in Pong wetlands Ireland just became the world's first country to stop investing in fossil fuels How ancient Indus Civilisation coped with climate change More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan to file FIR against Hafiz Saeed A top Pakistan official said that an FIR would soon be lodged against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, currently in house arrest under an anti-terrorism law. The crackdown on the Mumbai attack mastermind and others was described as “cowardly” by assorted terror and militant groups JuD chief Hafiz Saeed placed on Pak's Exit Control List Pakistan interior ministry has forwarded a letter to all provincial governments and the Federal Investigation Agency, which included names of 38 individuals placed on the list, preventing them from leaving the country. All of them were said to be linked with JuD or Lashkar-e-Taiba. Trump's travel ban 'divisive and wrong': Theresa May "We believe Trump's executive order is divisive and wrong," Theresa May said, speaking to MPs for the first time since the travel ban came into force on Friday -- the same day she met Trump at the White House. May said she had no advance notice of Trump's plans. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Here's where Gauri Khan was partying while Shah Rukh Khan was attending the 'Raees' success bash Shah Rukh Khan, who is promoting his recently released film 'Raees' across India, has no time to sit and bask in the success of his movie. Union Budget 2017: Bollywood expresses displeasure The Bollywood film industry, which is known to be a great source of revenue for the government and generates jobs for many, felt “left out” of this year’s budget. Video: Here's what happened when Salman Khan met Jackie Chan Salman Khan didn’t want to miss a rendezvous with Jackie Chan when the king of martial arts came down to India. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, a space radio to track every flight in real time ISRO centres set for the record launch of 104 satellites at one go by February 15 In a path-breaking move, ISRO centres here are focussed on the next commercial launch of a record 104 satellites at one go on board its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C37) from Sriharikota by Feb 15. It will be followed by the launch of the South Asian satellite in March this year, which is pegged as the Prime Minister’s pet project. Space travel may cause genetic changes: Study pace travel may cause changes in gene expression and other biological markers in astronauts, a NASA study of twins has found. Scientists studied the genetic differences between astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent nearly a year in space, and his identical twin Mark More Science News»

		Sports
		3rd T20I: Chahal shines in India's victory Yuzvendra Chahal triggered a dramatic collapse as England lost their last eight wickets in the space of just 18 balls to be bowled out for 127 with India recording a big 75-run win to clinch the three-match series 2-1. Yuzvendra Chahal's 6/25 the best for India in T20Is In his sixth match, the Haryana legspinner surpassed R Ashwin's 4/8 with the best haul by an Indian bowler in the format, and third best overall. IPL 10 to start on April 5; existing process for vendors The Committee of Administrators on Wednesday confirmed that the 10th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) will commence as per schedule on April 5 while the existing processes for availing the services and appointment of vendors will continue. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Digital economy initiatives and cybersecurity measures in Budget 2017 lauded Technology based companies have appreciated government's push for digital economy and cyber security measures announced in the Union budget today. Union Budget 2017: Government announces incentives for electronics industry Government today announced various measures for the electronics sector which includes "record allocation" of Rs 745 crore towards incentive schemes like M-SIPS and EDF and duty exemption on POS machines, though the announcements fell short of enthusing domestic manufacturers. Facebook working on an app for television set-top boxes: Report Facebook is creating an app for television set-top boxes, including Apple's Apple TV, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. More Technology News»

		Education
		Bill approved to empower institute of IT design, Kurnool, award degrees NEET 2017 in two more languages, Urdu excluded from the process NEET 2017 for admissions to undergraduate courses in medical and dental colleges will be held on May 7. CBSE remodels assessment structure Starting next academic year, students appearing for the CBSE class X examination will have to study for the complete syllabus for the board exams and score 33% in both theory and internal assessment to pass. The CBSE on Tuesday issued the remodeled assessment structure for the board exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena man held for molesting 2 minor sisters A 45-year-old Shiv Sena worker from Mira Road has been arrested for allegedly molesting two minor sisters aged nine and11. The girls used to take tuitions from the Sena worker's wife at the couple's house. Upload details of MP, MLA funds, government told State information commissioner Ratnakar Gaikwad has asked the government to put online details of the MLA and MP funds for transparency. Ahead of polls, netas chase priests to get a fix on muhurats With two days remaining for poll aspirants to file their nominations for the BMC election, candidates have started approaching pandits to find out the propitious time for file their papers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		CBSE to rejig Class X assessment Man knocked out, sodomised by four PWD secretary checks roads in south Delhi More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru builders breathe easy as budget brings relief Property developers in Bengaluru have welcomed the budget proposals to grant industry status to affordable housing projects and ease norms related to capital gains tax. Under the lens: Shady poll funding, cash deals and economic fugitives If FM Arun Jaitley's last two Budgets were about giving evaders a chance to come clean by paying additional tax and penalty Kid falls from school's compound wall, dies More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Finance minister Arun Jaitley gift to land pool farmers: Capital gains for Amaravati Exemption of capital gains tax for about 28,000 farmers, who gave up their land for construction of the AP capital city of Amaravati, will boost the sagging real estate sector in Krishna and Guntur districts. City outskirts might see jump in construction activity No AIIMS, no money for Bhagiratha rankle T, but AP cheers capital gain More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rs 71 crore to repair parks, footpaths damaged by Vardah The city corporation has prepared an estimate of '71.3 crore to repair the parks, pavements and nameboards damaged by cyclone Vardah on December 12, 2016. Oil spill clean-up nearing completion Five days after a major oil spill polluted the city's coast, more than 50 tonnes of sludge have been removed by the pollution response team of the Indian Coast Guard. Commandant Pradeep B Mandal, who is in charge of the cleanup operation, said another 20 tonnes was estimated to be still floating along the coast. Tamil Nadu parties will need to rejig accounts AIADMK Declared No Rs 20K Donation, Budget Tightens Screws More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		When Shah Rukh Khan met Ahmedabad's Sewa women After hearing stories of grit and hard work of women employed in different unorganized sectors, ‘Raees’ superstar Shah Rukh Khan saluted them saying that Ahmedabad’s women have made him believe that indeed “Koi dhandha chhota nahi hota”. Bootleggers thrash cops in Gujarat What could be worse than policemen themselves alleging that they were beaten black and blue with their own lathis and their shirts torn by a group led by women bootleggers and their men, and that too in dry Gujarat? Fire in Ahmedabad residential tower doused, no injuries reported A team of Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) doused the flames in an operation that lasted for one and a half hours. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad high court seeks Army reply on 'sahayak' Woman Says Soldier Husband Ill Treated, Sent To Mental Hospital MC Chauhan appointed as general manager of North Central Railway 'BJP will take care of its honest cadre' Dismissing growing dissatisfaction in Bharatiya Janata over distribution of tickets, BSP turncoat Swami Prasad Maurya said in Gorakhpur on Monday that BJP always supports all good workers. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Six policemen killed in landmine blast in Odisha Veteran theatre personality Asim Basu passes away Eminent stage craft director, theatre personality, actor, director, artist, painter and writer Asim Basu passed away after a prolonged illness at Capital Hospital here on Wednesday. Basu was closely associated with the art and culture scene of Odisha for over five decades. He was 82. Passengers hail withdrawal of service charges for ticket booking on IRCTC Passengers and city people on Wednesday welcomed the announcement made by the central government in the Union Budget 2017 for withdrawal of service charges for ticket booking on IRCTC. They also welcomed the fund allotment for safety of railways, modernization and upgradation of this sector. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BJP hails budget proposals on political funding The BJP, on Wednesday welcomed finance minister Arun Jaitley's budget proposal on transparency in political funding though, the reform could send a jolt to party's funding campaign in Madhya Pradesh which has planned to collect Rs11 crore as lifetime donations by February 11. Whatsapp group a big help to nab Iranian chain snatchers Centre approves Chambal, Narmada Expressways in MP More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		10 yrs on, Sirsa dera now backs SAD-BJP CM's audio seeking vote goes viral NGT issues notice to HPPCB over illegal hotels More Chandigarh News»

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