News Digest: After Air India, row for solo women on SpiceJet too

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		Tuesday, March 07, 2017
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		India
		After Air India, row for solo women on SpiceJet too After Air India, now SpiceJet has also decided to reserve a row of seats for solo women travellers. The lowcost carrier said from Wednesday –– which is International Women’s Day –– it will reserve the fourth row of its Boeing 737s and Q-400s for women flying alone. Cash-for-vote scam: Chandrababu Naidu plays down Supreme Court's order Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu downplayed the Supreme Court decision to expedite hearing of the two-year-old cash-for-vote scam. Supreme Court seeks answers from Kerala govt on DGP's ouster The Supreme Court sought explanation on Monday from the Kerala government on its decision to remove T P Senkumar as DGP who called it an “arbitrary” decision and said that the chief minister should then be held accountable for the political murders in the state. More India News»

		Business
		Exempt low-cost housing from service tax under GST: Naidu The affordable housing has been given infrastructure status in the Budget and this would go a long way in placing more cash in the hands of home buyers and acting as catalyst for the development of such projects in the market, Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said. Tata Steel says in 'constructive discussions' with ThyssenKrupp Reliance MF files draft offer for further CPSE-ETF issuance More Business News»

		Environment
		In a first, Centre launches survey to ascertain Gangetic dolphin numbers The survey will create a baseline scientific data for the govt to take suitable measures to improve quality of the river water, the National Mission for Clean Ganga has said. The 1st leg of the census was launched on March 1 from Narora in UP to Bijnor, covering nearly 165 km. Here's why pandas became black and white A study has found that most of the panda - its face, neck, belly, rump - is white to help it hide in snowy habitats. The arms and legs are black, helping it to hide in shade. This dual colouration stems from its poor diet of bamboo & inability to digest a broader variety of plants. Won't stop public display of penguins at Byculla zoo: HC More Environment News»

		World
		'N Korea missiles drill for strike on US bases in Japan' Nuclear-armed North Korea's launch of four missiles was a training exercise for a strike on US bases in Japan and supervised by leader Kim Jong-Un, Pyongyang's state media said. Washington and Tokyo have sought an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the launch. Donald Trump: Different strokes US Senate votes to scrap Obama-era labor rule The Senate on Monday reversed an Obama administration rule designed to ensure government contractors disclose violations of federal labor laws as they seek more work. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Watch: When Hugh Jackman auditioned for Wolverine 18 years ago As his portrayal of the mutant comes to an end after featuring in nine films in the highly popular franchise, a video of Hugh Jackman's audition is going viral on the internet and will definitely make you nostalgic. 'Commando 2: The Black Money Trail' box-office collection Day 3 Vidyut Jammwal’s ‘Commando 2: The Black Money Trail’ collected around Rs 5 crore on its first Sunday, thus taking it first weekend total to Rs 13.25 crore (nett), according to a report on Boxofficeindia.com. Here's why Karan Johar and Tarun Mansukhani sent emotional handwritten notes to Jacqueline Fernandez While most producers and directors wait until after the film’s success to shower fancy gifts on their leading stars, Karan and Tarun went ahead to show Jacqueline some love as they welcomed her on board. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		A magnetic shield around Mars may make it habitable We share stories online that make us look good: Study Genes that up gall bladder cancer risk identified Researchers from the US and the Tata Memorial Hospital have identified two common genetic mutations that increase an individual’s risk of suffering from gall bladder cancer by 1.5 times. More Science News»

		Sports
		2nd Test: Defiant Rahane, Pujara lead India fightback Cheteshwar Pujara (79*) and Ajinkya Rahane (40*) rescued India with a valiant 93-run unbeaten stand for the fifth wicket - the best partnership in the series for either team - helping India (213/4) to a lead of 126 runs on day three. Anurag Thakur apologises before SC in contempt case Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur tendered an unconditional apology before Supreme Court in connection with his initiation of contempt proceedings case on Monday. The matter will be next heard on April 17. Day 3 talking points: DRS continues to haunt Virat Kohli Here's a look at the major talking points from the third day's play of the second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Netflix partners with Airtel to offer OTT via d2h and mobile platform Netflix launched its service globally in January 2016, including in India. H-1B visas: Nasscom has a suggestion for Indian IT companies The IT sector needs to work more to educate US policymakers on the mutual benefits of strong India-US trade relations in the software services market, industry body Nasscom said today. The inside story of Tatas, Docomo patch up Here is the complete inside story of how Tatas and Docomo reached a deal after face-to-face meetings, mails and numerous phone calls. More Technology News»

		Education
		Asked universities to include Environment Studies in curricula: Govt tells Supreme Court The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has asked universities across the country to include 'Environment Studies" in the college curricula as directed in a judgement delivered in 1991. Supreme Court stays upper age limit for students fixed by Bar Council of India for admission to LLB Supreme Court issues notices to Centre, MCI over exclusion of Urdu in NEET More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Student exchange scheme among IITs finally a reality Exchange of students between the IITs - a long-pending proposal - is finally to be implemented between three of the older institutes. First women ticket checkers on WR's long-distance train For the first time, the Western Railway (WR) will deploy lady ticket checkers on the long-distance train, thus charting a new territory in what can be seen as a push for women empowerment. World using new probe methods but state cops lagging: Bombay HC The Bombay high court on Monday lamented “the state of affairs“ that has made the Maharashtra police lag behind the world in using modern investigation techniques. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Browse Net for free at Delhi's Lodhi Garden The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to provide free Wi-Fi services at Lodhi Garden from next month. Later, the same facility will be expanded to other parks also. NGT: Form panel on landfill fires The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the urban development secretary to form a committee which will inspect and monitor the burning at landfill sites in Bhalswa and Ghazipur after several instances of fires were reported in the last few days. Teen found murdered in east Delhi A 17-year-old girl was found murdered at her house in east Delhi’s Madhu Vihar on Monday evening. The police said she was probably choked to death. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka records 274 H1N1 cases in just 7 days; 7 dead There has been a sudden and worrisome increase in the number of H1N1 cases in Karnataka from February 24, with at least 274 persons testing positive for the disease School bars runaway student The inability of our schools, and households, to accept that mistakes are an inevitable part of learning is wreaking havoc on the younger lot, who are already buckling under the burden of perfection sought from them at every level. The Class 8 student, whose four-day solo train ordeal became national news in August last year, is a classic example. Ministers moot populist programmes worth Rs 16 lakh crore More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Districts aplenty in T, but where are the hospitals? Governor to decide fate of power employees on Mar 9 CM wants Gajwel to be No. 1 in India More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Roll up your sleeves, IIT to open DIY museum Congress is a family-owned enterprise, says P Chidambaram's son Udhayachandran is new education secretary, Atulya to helm industries More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		PM Narendra Modi begins two-day Gujarat visit today After hectic campaigning for the last leg of elections in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to his home state on Tuesday, his 10th since becoming the PM in May 2014. Owner gets e-memo for two-wheeler that was stolen 4 yrs ago Tech-savvy Ahmedabad police may have found a way to nail traffic offenders but it is yet to figure out how to use technology at its disposal to nail vehicle thieves. The police recently issued an e-challan for a vehicle that had violated a stop line at Income Tax traffic junction, but failed to identify that the two-wheeler was reported stolen in 2013. Artists from across country to congregate at Vadnagar More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Strike continues on AU campus Despite the authorities of Allahabad University appealing to the striking employees to call off their stir, the protesting employees continued with their agitation thereby hampering the functioning at AU, on Monday. Allahabad University opts for online recruitment for top admin posts In a first, Allahabad University has opted for an online recruitment system for the appointment of registrar, finance officer and controller of examination. Result of Meja constituency to come first The result of Meja Assembly constituency will be declared first while that of Allahabad North would be declared last on March 11, the day of counting of votes. The officials claimed that minimum number of 23 rounds of counting will take place in Meja while maximum number of 31 will take place in Allahabad North. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Railways to install 30 water vending machines at 12 stations As the summer is approaching fast, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a subsidiary of Indian Railways, is geared up to install 30 more water vending machines (WVM) at 12 stations of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) to provide purified drinking water to railway passengers at a competitive price. Concern over rising incidents of women trafficking Experts from different countries attending a five-day long workshop organised at KIIT University here on Monday expressed concern over trafficking of women for sexual exploitation. 10 killed in four separate accidents in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fake R&AW agent 'in charge of PM security' dupes Bhopalis in 'covert ops' MP govt to activate cyber cell in border districts Illegal stone mining a major danger to 5 ASI monuments More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Hate crimes: Sarbat Khalsa blames SGPC for lack of initiative Solar power plant to be installed at Town Hall building ABVP protests at HPU, alleges 'failure' of Cong governance More Chandigarh News»

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