News Digest: Little man in the little polling booth continues to fox pollsters

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, March 20, 2017
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		India
		Little man in the little polling booth continues to fox pollsters Sex and the office: Why it's complicated Centre plans e-portal to track sale of medicines More India News»

		Business
		India should become international diamond trading hub: PM "Our aim is to make India a preferred destination for (diamond) manufacturing. We are already a cutting and polishing hub. My intention is to make India an international diamond trading hub," Modi said, addressing golden jubilee celebration of Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council this evening. Markets brace for Yogi ripples, might see temporary slide Concerns persist over the Centre's future reform policies in view of anointment of hardliner Yogi Adityanath as the UP Chief Minister. Marketmen are particularly concerned about any large-scale selling by the foreign investors. Domestic air passenger traffic surges by nearly 16 per cent Indian carriers together flew a total of 86.55 lakh passengers in February 2017 as compared to 74.76 lakh fliers in the same month of 2016, registering a growth of 15.77 per cent. More Business News»

		Environment
		Beijing to expand funding for reducing air pollution Beijing will expand funding to reduce air pollution in 2017, including phasing out thousands of automobiles and replacing coal furnaces in hundreds of villages, a media report said on Saturday. So far in March, more than 10 days of clear, blue skies have been recorded. Indian grey hornbills make nests early this year Indian grey hornbills, the birds that nest in cervices of trees have shown a remarkable change in their nesting behavior in the city. This year the birds have built their nests a much earlier. Tata Chemicals Haldia plant gets shutdown notice The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed Tata Chemicals to shut down its fertilizer plant in Haldia (West Bengal) for violating liquid waste discharge rules. The CPCB directive follows an analysis of the company’s samples, which showed a non-compliance in effluent discharge norms. More Environment News»

		World
		Clashes in Damascus after surprise rebel assault Rebels and terrorist outfits tried to fight their way into the city centre in a surprise assault on government forces. The attack comes just days before a fresh round of UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva aiming at ending Syria's six-year war. Donald Trump: Different strokes Israel threatens to 'destroy' Syrian air defence systems "The next time the Syrians use their air defence systems against our planes we will destroy them without the slightest hesitation," Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Israeli public radio. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Karishma Tanna roped in opposite Ranbir Kapoor for Sanjay Dutt biopic The cast of the Sanjay Dutt biopic, which sees Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, seems to be getting more and more interesting with every passing day. See what happened to the 'Golmaal Again' stars after a hard day's shoot ‘Golmaal Again’, the fourth installment in the ‘Golmaal’ franchise, went on floors last week. Priyanka Chopra's serene picture is the best thing you'll see today More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA adds four teams to study solar system New infrared based wi-fi system can make internet 100-times faster Scientists have developed a new wireless internet based on harmless infrared rays that is 100 times faster than existing wi-fi network and has the capacity to support more devices without getting congested. 'Pluto a planet, and so are over 100 celestial bodies' Is Pluto a planet or not? Giving this debate a fresh angle, Johns Hopkins University scientist Kirby Runyon wants to make one thing clear: Regardless of what people say, Pluto is a planet. More Science News»

		Sports
		Ranchi Test: Jadeja, Pujara double ton put India on top After Pujara scored his third Test double ton, forming the base of India's 603/9 decl, Ravindra Jadeja took out two Australian wickets as the tourists scored 23 runs in the second innings, behind India by 129 runs. Animated Virat Kohli gives Aussies apt reply The banters between India and Australia players in the ongoing four-Test series refuse to get over as it witnessed another incident with skipper Virat Kohli deciding to give the Aussies the taste of their own medicine on the fourth day of the third Test in Ranchi. Bangladesh secure first win against Sri Lanka in 100th Test Bangladesh secured their maiden Test win against Sri Lanka with a four-wicket victory on the final day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Facebook's VP of HR on what not to share in your job interview According to Facebook 's VP of HR Tudor Havriliuc, talking about your failures can actually give you an edge. Bank apps regain ground, grow faster than Paytm and other apps In the bank versus e-wallets sweepstakes, lenders have now gained lost ground. As of February , the number of transactions put across through e-wallets have dropped 10% month-on-month in February , while banks have gained 20% in the same period, over a larger base. Government plans to set up e-portal to track and trace medicines Concerned with the quality of drugs sold in the country, government proposes to create a digital platform to track and regulate their sale, right through the entire trade channel More Technology News»

		Education
		IT-Kharagpur develops superpower drone BHIM XIMB claims robust placement of MBA graduates this year BSE Institute Ltd signs MoU with Techno India University Bombay Stock Exchange Institute Ltd (BIL), the leader in financial education, has signed an MoU with Techno India University in Kolkatta today to offer specialized programs in Finance and Financial markets. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		120kg lost but Eman's heart, fits keep docs on toes Kandivli jeweller who poisoned wife, daughters in suicide pact to face trial A 38-year-jeweller from Kandivli who allegedly consumed poison and also fed it to his wife and two minor daughters in 2015 will now stand trial after a sessions court rejected his bail plea on Friday. Flexi jobs in Maharashtra to rise by 55% in 3 years: Study Maharashtra will employ 19% of the flexi-staff in the country by 2018, and remain the top employer in this sector, according to the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF). More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Centre to allot 100 cold chain projects today Make parking on footpaths an offence: EPCA Parking on footpaths will become a cognizable offense and vehicles could be impounded for severe parking violations if a new action plan prepared by the SC-mandated Environment Pollution Control Authority, in consultation with the Central Pollution Control Board, is implemented. Jats call off stir but border points, central Delhi stay on alert More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		ATM attacker may be sent back to Andhra The posters at railway stations seeking information about the ATM attacker have finally been removed. Cops want NoC from embassy for autopsy Days after identifying the Nigerian who died under mysterious circumstances during a police operation in north Bengaluru, cops have written to the Nigerian embassy for handing over his body. The dilemma of a doctorate More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Gujarat woman tortured in Saudi returns home Police dept's chosen few exempt from transfers? KCR pushes for pilgrim facilities in Sabarimala More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Illaiyaraja-S P Balasubrahmanyam spat: Social media debate is for truce Illaiyaraja's legal team has sent a notice to SPB - who is on a world tour celebrating 50 years in the film industry - asking him to stop performing Illaiyaraja's songs because the practice breaks copyright laws. Trio held for snatching phones, bags A three-member gang, including two teens, were arrested for snatching cellphones and bags from women in Ashok Nagar and MGR Nagar on Sunday. Headcount starts to save vanishing species As any conservationist will tell you, the sparrow, a wild bird that was once at home in urban settings, has to be protected. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ramodiyas were headed to J&K: Cops Even as the ISIS probe is set to be transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Gujarat ATS sources have revealed that Ramodiya brothers — Waseem and Naeem — were to go to Kashmir to learn how to avoid cyber surveillance while communicating with their handlers on social networking sites. 'To prevent escape, legs numbed with injections' Tears of relief flowed down the cheeks of Hafizabanu Shaikh, who was illegally confined in Riyadh, as she reached women’s police station in Ahmedabad escorted by city cops. Still unable to walk normally, Hafizabanu narrated the horrors she had gone through during the past seven months. 'Vanishing population linked to pollution' He is a management consultant by profession but Jagat Kinkhabwala is better known as ‘Chakliwala’ for his passion to save sparrows and bringing the humble bird back to the cityscape. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad Museum to become first to produce electricity From April 30, Allahabad Museum would become the first museum in the country to become self-reliant in power through solar photovoltaic (SPV) technology. Two girls caught cheating in Allahabad Two girls of class 10 were caught cheating on the second day of the UP Board exams here on Friday, taking the total number of those caught using unfair means to 24. Number of youths opting for RSS up after BJP's victory Call it impact of BJP's resounding win in the Assembly election or RSS's well-planned outreach programmes in Prayag region, there has been a sudden surge in the number of youths willing to join the Sangh since announcement of poll results on March 11. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Pyarimohan Mohapatra tipped CBI about BJD leaders complicity in Seashore Group scam CBI might have developed cold feet on influential persons for their alleged involvements in Seashore Group chit fund scam. But it was Pyarimohan Mohapatra, who was said to have tipped the CBI about the suspected complicity of several BJD politicians, bureaucrats and IPS officers in Seashore Group scam. History sheeter held in Paradeep shipping executive murder case Locals oppose demolition drive around Salia Sahi and Indradhanu Market The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Saturday faced protests over demolition drives around Salia Sahi and Indradhanu Market. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP: Amla or supari? Size stalls missing diamond probe MP Board teachers to get lessons in maths & science 15-yr-old dribbles from paan-gumthi to hockey turf More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Truce on, Jats' march to Parliament off The All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS) on Sunday called off its plan to besiege Parliament on Monday after a marathon meeting between leaders of the community and the Haryana government resulted in a truce. Flute recital, Kathak performance at Tagore cultural event 364 donate blood at charitable camp More Chandigarh News»

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