News Digest: Vacancies pile up in BJP, major rejig soon

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 01, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Vacancies pile up in BJP, major rejig soon Vacancies in the central organisation were created after BJP’s recent assembly victories in UP and elsewhere. The assembly wins have also created vacancies in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet and there is speculation on whether the reshuffle in the party and the government will be done around the same time. Will business talk dominate Erdogan visit? As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lands in Delhi, India and Turkey will attempt to put an economic-business overlay to a fairly distant political relationship. The two countries are expected to discuss regional security and terrorism, but both sides remain far apart on many of these issues. States fall in line, promise SC to fill up vacant posts in police depts Uttar Pradesh promising to fill over 33,200 posts of sub-inspectors and constables each year for the next four years starting from 2018. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu too promised before the SC to quickly fill up vacancies in police departments. More India News»

		Business
		Ola's FY16 losses double to Rs 1,760 cr Ola had reported a net loss of Rs 754 crore in the year ending March 2015. The SoftBank-backed company's total revenue stood at Rs 664 crore compared with Rs 100.32 crore, a year ago period. Petrol, diesel prices to be revised daily from Monday Petrol and diesel prices will be revised on a daily basis from Monday in select towns in sync with international rates, much like it happens in most advanced markets. State fuel retailers currently revise rates on the 1st and 16th of every month. 'India to see $35-40 billion worth impact investments by 2025' India is projected to see impact investments worth up to $40 billion by 2025 as the country is in a "sweet spot" with high potential to deliver solutions for various problems, according to global grouping GIIN. More Business News»

		Environment
		AAP govt asks schools to install air purifiers "The ambient air quality of Delhi needs to be improved. In view of the gravity of harm to human health due to inferior ambient air quality, schools should take action to install air filters as per need," a communication sent to schools on Friday reads. Leopard rescued from 60-feet-deep well in Madhya Pradesh El Salvador becomes the 1st country to ban mining of metals The law bans "prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or processing of metallic minerals in El Salvador". Some Latin American countries thrive on mineral exports but local communities complain of environmental risks from toxic metals used in the process. More Environment News»

		World
		US-led fight on IS killed 352 civilians: Pentagon At least 352 civilians have been killed in US-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the US military said in a statement on Sunday. Trump to talk with Singapore, Thailand on North Korea nuclear threat Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Baahubali 2' collects Rs 222 crore in all languages on Day 2 ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ has been on a smashing ride at the box office. Sonu Sood to make a biopic on PV Sindhu Anushka gears up for next production, 'Pari' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		China, Europe planning to build 'Moon Village' The plan was first revealed by Tian Yulong, the secretary general of China's space agency. Pal Hvistendahl, a spokesperson for the European Space Agency (ESA), confirmed the discussions. Humanoid robot NAO to be programmed in Hindi French humanoid robot NAO is being programmed to understand commands in Hindi by an Udaipur-based engg college. Techno India NJR Institute has purchased the programmable robot from its French developer Aldebaran Robotics for research and education purposes and is working on its language programming. SpaceX set to launch US spy satellite on Sunday SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will deliver the spy satellite, known as NROL-76, to orbit from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The two hour launch window opens on Sunday at 7 a.m. EDT. A backup launch window opens on Monday at 7 a.m. EDT, SpaceX said in a statement. More Science News»

		Sports
		WWE Payback 2017 Results: Live updates and full results We bring to you the all the updates from WWE’s RAW exclusive pay-per-view, WWE Payback. The United States Championship is up for grabs with Smackdown Live’s Kevin Owens defending his title against Chris Jericho while Randy Orton has his title up against Bray Wyatt. IPL: Warner century sets up Sunrisers win over KKR A spanking century from skipper David Warner played a pivotal role in Sunrisers Hyderabad beating table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders by 48 runs to further consolidate their play-off chances. IPL: All-round Kings XI crush Delhi Daredevils Kings XI Punjab thrashed Delhi Daredevils in a lopsided encounter to record a big 10-wicket win in Mohali in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		11 little-known startups backed by Ratan Tata World's 10 highest-selling smartphones revealed Here's what Apple needs to consider to set up its plant in India The government wants iPhone maker Apple to consider a new manufacturing scheme offering duty benefits to set up its plants in the country. More Technology News»

		Education
		Now, CBSE to hold Central Teacher Eligibility Test only once a year 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala to get IT training A total of 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala will soon get specific training in Information Technology as part of the state government's general education rejuvenation mission'. India's first book village to come up in Maharashtra's Bhilar Led by State Education minister Vinod Tawde, the project was undertaken by the Marathi Bhasha department wherein 25 artistically decorated locations around the village will turn into reader hot spots with display of books ranging from literature, poetry, religion, biographies to festival specials. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'By 2020, Maharashtra villages to be drought-free' All villages in Maharashtra will become drought-free by 2020, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said while speaking at an event in Seawoods, Nerul, on Sunday. Woman's U-turn lets singer off in rape case The court had acquitted Tiwari and his brother booked in a rape case by a 28-year-old woman in 2014.Earlier this month, the victim denied most of the allegations made against the accused. Court rejects model's claim of false implication Preeti Jain to three years imprisonment for conspiring to kill director Madhur Bhandarkar, has denied her claims that she was falsely implicated at the director's behest. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Luxury Mumbai-Goa train from June Soon, train passengers travelling between Mumbai and Goa may be spoilt for choice: cuisine curated by celebrity chefs, tea and coffee vending machines and individual LCD screens. 60-year-old smothered in jewellery shop, staffer held Office of profit: EC clears Sisodia More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Don't let school marks decide your future, there's more to life Only MBBS students under govt quota may have to do compulsory rural service Rahul's msg clear, preference to second rung leaders, youths More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana assembly passes land bill passed in 5 minutes The Telangana assembly adopted three amendments to the Land Acquisition Bill in five minutes, while the legislative council approved the amendments in three minutes on Sunday. India has an edge for the west when it comes to humour: Justin Hyderabad Times caught up with the America’s Got Talent contestant Justin Rivera, who was in town recently, for a chat on India, comedy and more City artists join hands to explore alternive art forms More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Regional transport officers's told to register BS III vehicles sold before March 31 The state transport commissioner has issued instructions to regional transport officers (RTO) that BS III vehicles sold before the March 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court should be registered after verification. Woman dies as cab plunges 20 feet into subway A 54-year-old woman died of heart attack and four others were injured after a cab rammed through a parapet wall and plunged into a subway 20 feet below near the Reserve Bank of India building on Rajaji Salai on Sunday evening. Tamil Nadu fails to ratify act rules, builders still in grey zone Tamil Nadu is one of 14 states that have failed to notify rules for the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), an ambitious central act for transparency in the realty sector, which rolls out on Monda More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mann Ki Baat: PM Refers to Jagat Kinkhabwala's book on saving sparrows When Jagat Kinkhabwala, a city-based environment consultant, received a letter, dated April 12, from the PM's office, he could not believe his eyes. Quarters for cops, housing for poor inauguratedSLUG: Gujarat Day Eve CELEBRATION Programme More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC suspends judge who granted bail to rape accused Gayatri Prajapati The judge had given the bail order on April 25, which was overturned by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday. the high court’s administrative committee also seized his powers after the Chief Justice took a grim view of the bail decision. Allahabad HC shifts 400 judicial officers The Allahabad high court has transferred close to 400 judicial officers, nearly half of them of the additional district and sessions judge rank, in a major reshuffle in the lower judiciary in Uttar Pradesh. Uneasy calm prevails on Allahabad University campus More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government to launch web portal for start-ups Naveen Patnaik disapproves newspaper articles by Bhartruhari Mahtab 21 rental housing projects for construction labourers to come up in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal: Digital meter in autos mandatory Girl pulled out of car after party Bhopal: Sweets given to children for using public toilets More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sulakhan in 5-day police remand Sulakhan Singh alias Babbar Sultan, one of the main accused in the sensational Nabha jailbreak case, who was arrested by the Nawanshahr police on Saturday was produced before a local court at Nabha on Sunday. Youth dies of 'overdose', kin name duo for drugging him An 18-year-old youth died allegedly of drug overdose at Dheena village near Jalandhar on Saturday. His parents have now blamed two youths from the same village for providing him drugs. Pet dog kills caretaker at Panipat farmhouse A pet dog brutally killed the 52-year-old caretaker of a farmhouse in Balheri village of Panipat on Sunday morning. The guard dog of Rottweiler breed kept attacking and eating his victim’s body for over one hour even as hapless police personnel tried to drive him away. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Kerala ex-DGP seeks contempt notice against chief secy

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, April 30, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Kerala ex-DGP seeks contempt notice against chief secy Ram Madhav: No question of talks with separatists Madhav's remarks are in sync with the stance the Centre took in the SC when it brushed aside the suggestion to have open dialogue with separatists, but seem to be at odds with BJP partner and J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s view that the option of talks should be explored in the future. Need to transform India into tax-compliant society: Arun Jaitley The FM stressed on making an example of some of the tax offenders so that the fear of consequences ensures compliance. He said today technology has made it easier to detect financial crimes and agencies like the ED can use penal provisions to make India a highly compliant society. More India News»

		Business
		Walmart to open 50 new stores in India Global retail giant Walmart will set up 50 new stores across India, including 10 in Telangana, over the next three to four years, a top company official said on Saturday. The US retailer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government for the 10 stores. Need policies to ensure farmers get better prices: Panagariya Gold extends gains on positive global cues, jewellers' buying Gold prices maintained an upward trend for the third day on Saturday, gaining Rs 70 to Rs 29,550 per 10 grams at the bullion market, amid firm global cues and increased buying by local jewellers. Silver dropped further by Rs 275 to Rs 40,225 per kg due to offtake from industrial units & coin makers. More Business News»

		Environment
		Leopard rescued from 60-feet-deep well in Madhya Pradesh El Salvador becomes the 1st country to ban mining of metals The law bans "prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or processing of metallic minerals in El Salvador". Some Latin American countries thrive on mineral exports but local communities complain of environmental risks from toxic metals used in the process. Water conservation programme for Budelkhand The Centre has planned an extensive water conservation programme for drought prone areas of Bundelkhand (Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh), Marathwada (Maharashtra) and Kalahandi, Bolangir and Koraput (KBK) region of Odisha. More Environment News»

		World
		100 days of office most successful in US history: Trump On the eve of completing his first 100 days in office, President Donald Trump has said this landmark timeline has been the most successful in the US' history. In just fourteen weeks, Trump said his administration has brought profound change to Washington. Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia over 'terror' claims Turkey on Saturday blocked all access inside the country to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia reportedly for articles claiming links between Ankara and terror groups, the latest restriction on a popular website to hit Turkish users. Donald Trump: Different strokes More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' box-office collection Day 1: Film records highest ever opening at Rs 122 crore across India SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ has shattered box-office records in film history by crossing the Rs 100 crore mark on day one itself. The multi-lingual film that stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati in leading roles collected an estimated Rs 122.03 crore nett. Pics: You don't want to miss out on Katrina Kaif's out-of-bed look Katrina Kaif has taken on a more comic theme for her next picture on Instagram. Movie review: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Don’t judge Baahubali. Just savour it. It is a visual extravaganza that India must feast on. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Humanoid robot NAO to be programmed in Hindi French humanoid robot NAO is being programmed to understand commands in Hindi by an Udaipur-based engg college. Techno India NJR Institute has purchased the programmable robot from its French developer Aldebaran Robotics for research and education purposes and is working on its language programming. SpaceX set to launch US spy satellite on Sunday SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will deliver the spy satellite, known as NROL-76, to orbit from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The two hour launch window opens on Sunday at 7 a.m. EDT. A backup launch window opens on Monday at 7 a.m. EDT, SpaceX said in a statement. China to begin construction of manned space station in 2019 Tianzhou-1, China's 1st cargo spacecraft, launched on April 20 and completed the first of 3 planned docking attempts with the orbiting Tiangong-2 spacelab two days later. The successful five-day refueling is a milestone toward China's plans to begin sending crews to permanent space station by 2022. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Mumbai beat Gujarat in Super Over thriller Gujarat Lions fought valiantly taking the contest against Mumbai Indians to the Super-Over in defence of 153, but two-time IPL champions, Mumbai, held their nerves well to register a hard fought win in Match 35 of the Indian Premier League season 10 at Rajkot IPL: Pune hand Bangalore a royal thrashing Rising Pune Supergiant thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore in a one-sided contest to register a big 61-run win in an Indian Premier League clash on Saturday. Azlan Shah: India squander lead twice as Britain earn 2-2 draw Akashdeep (19th minute) and Mandeep (48th minute) scored field goals to give India the lead two times in the match but only to see the Britons hit back through Tom Carson (25th) and Alan Forsyth (52nd). More Sports News»

		Technology
		On World Intellectual Property Day, NCL Venture Center urges companies to innovate Venture Center, a leading technology business incubator based in Pune, celebrated the World Intellectual Property (IP) Day by inviting various experts to talk about the advents in the field of IP. Airtel, Vodafone, Idea gain subscribers amid Jio's freebies: CLSA The subscriber base of three incumbent telcos— market-leader Bharti Airtel, UK-based Vodafone’s Indian arm and Aditya Birla’s Idea Cellular has risen 12% to 39 million Here's what Google co-founder Larry Page wrote about Sundar Pichai in letter to investors Google co-founder and CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet Larry Page has sent a letter to investors. In the letter, Page talks about the company's various projects including updates on its moonshot projects. More Technology News»

		Education
		56,000 high school teachers in Kerala to get IT training A total of 56,000 high school teachers in Kerala will soon get specific training in Information Technology as part of the state government's general education rejuvenation mission'. India's first book village to come up in Maharashtra's Bhilar Led by State Education minister Vinod Tawde, the project was undertaken by the Marathi Bhasha department wherein 25 artistically decorated locations around the village will turn into reader hot spots with display of books ranging from literature, poetry, religion, biographies to festival specials. HRD Ministry puts plan for common engineering entrance exam on hold With the move being opposed by the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments, the HRD ministry felt that states had to be first taken on board. "It is important to have consensus on the introduction of a common exam. So the plan has been put on hold for now," an official said on condition of anonymity. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		RTE admissions conclude but 5,000 seats still vacant After five rounds of admissions, nearly 5,000 seats reserved under the Right to Education Act, 2009 in city have remained vacant. While BMC attributed the vacancies to high demand for a few schools, parents and activists said schools were unwelcoming and created hurdles during admission. 30% of total power usage for Metro from solar panels now From May, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL) will source 30% of its non-traction energy requirement through solar panels which have been installed at Andheri and Ghtatkopar Metro stations. Egyptian's UAE shift delayed by holidays, need for permit Eman Ahmed's shifting to the UAE from Mumbai's Saifee Hospital might be postponed for a couple of days due to the holidays in both countries. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DU dept asks for dress code, sparks row A notice asking students to come to the common room in "proper dress" at Delhi University's Department of Social Work (DSW) on Saturday raised issue of moral policing in colleges. 5 ragpickers asphyxiate in drain Five ragpickers, including three children, died allegedly due to suffocation while looking for scrap inside an underground drain in southwest Delhi's Chhawala on Saturday. Car damaged for martyrs' meet: JNU prof A car belonging to an assistant professor of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly vandalised outside his house on Friday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Authentication of organic products a mess Bengaluru leaves a mark on Baadal's art Read on... Excited city folk throng millet fair Read on... More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cyber hub chokes on pollution: Citizens log out, realty tumbles Smart parenting, an app-y experience Choreographer held for rape of student More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		2.3 lakh aspiring teachers write Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test paper I The Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2017 conducted after a hiatus of four years, was taken by 2.3 lakh applicants across the state on Saturday. Chromepet residents want closed park reopened A green lung in the heart of Chromepet has remained closed for more than one month, raising the hackles of residents, who claim no work is going on. Allow 38 students to write NEET, High court tells CBSE With NEET for MBBS-aspirants just 10 days away, the Madras high court has directed CBSE to permit 38 rural students to write the examination after collecting fees from them. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat dominates 15 of 25 sectors under Make in India Plea seeks warrant against city police chief, other cops Innovation curator bids goodbye to institute More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC suspends judge who granted bail to rape accused Gayatri Prajapati The judge had given the bail order on April 25, which was overturned by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday. the high court’s administrative committee also seized his powers after the Chief Justice took a grim view of the bail decision. Allahabad HC shifts 400 judicial officers The Allahabad high court has transferred close to 400 judicial officers, nearly half of them of the additional district and sessions judge rank, in a major reshuffle in the lower judiciary in Uttar Pradesh. Uneasy calm prevails on Allahabad University campus More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		1,880 acres allotted to Posco cancelled by Odisha govt The government is planning to reallot the land to some other prospective investor. One of the names doing the rounds most is JSW, which sources said is interested to set up a 10 mtpa capacity steel plant there. Odisha government clears 10 investment proposals Waiving of farm loan in govt's mind: Agriculture minister More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Forced to tie nuptial know, minor complains to NGO At an age when Veeru (name changed), 16, a Class 10 student should be in school focusing on studies, he is being forced to tie the nuptial knot. Tech that: Students not up to the mark for jobs One fourth of the companies that come to the campuses in the state for hiring engineering students are returning empty-handed every year as they do not find suitable candidates here. CRPF brims with soccer pride More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana lokayukta wants Soha Ali Khan's arms licence probed A complainant had sought intervention of the lokayukta for action against officials involved in issuance of the arms licence to Soha Ali Khan in November 1996 alleging she was a minor at that time. A weapon registered against her name was later found to be used in the black buck killing case. Nabha jail break: Key accused Sulakhan Singh arrested in Nawanshahr 500 Haryana conductors join as JBT teachers, buses grounded More Chandigarh News»

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