News Digest: Maldives crisis: Indian military kept on standby

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, February 07, 2018
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		India
		Maldives crisis: Indian military kept on standby The Armed forces are on standby for any contingency in the Maldives, from evacuation of Indian tourists to military intervention in the archipelago, but there is no political directive to swing into action as yet. Oppn boycotts RS, says their voice being muzzled in House x Congress believes it can stall Modi's bid for second term Congress led by Rahul Gandhi believes the party is set to make substantial gains in states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, besides consolidating its lead in Punjab, and will be able to stall PM Narendra Modi's bid for a second term . More India News»

		Business
		Apple says it sees 'strong demand' for replacement iPhone batteries Apple Inc is seeing "strong demand" for replacement iPhone batteries and disclosed it is considering offering rebates for consumers who paid full price for new batteries, the company said in a February 2 letter to US lawmakers made public on Tuesday. 884 companies under scanner in money laundering cases: Govt Production of Rs 10 coins halted temporarily on adequate stocks: Govt More Business News»

		Environment
		Tiger found resting in UP farmer's attic, rescued After a fulfilling weekend, the family of 45-year-old Bhole Ram, a farmer who tills his one acre of land with four sons and a daughter, had wished each other goodnight before they went off to bed. Flowering plants originated 250 million years ago: Study Flowering plants may have originated between 149 and 256 million years ago, according to a study published today. Researchers found that flowering plants are neither as old as suggested by previous molecular studies, nor as young as a literal interpretation of their fossil record. Centre approves a river cleaning project for Goa More Environment News»

		World
		Rouhani rules out negotiations over missiles "Iranian-made missiles have never been offensive and never will be. They are defensive and are not designed to carry weapons of mass destruction, since we don't have any," Rouhani said. British judge upholds arrest warrant for Julian Assange Assange has been holed up in the Ecuador's embassy in London since he took refuge there in June 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden. Swedish prosecutors were investigating allegations of sexual assault and rape made by two women in 2010. China calls for dialogue to end Maldives crisis, upgrades travel warning More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sonu Nigam on Lashkar-E-Taiba's hitlist? It looks like he might have drawn the ire of a terrorist outfit for his comments Ileana D'Cruz on her marriage rumours Ileana D'Cruz is back with Ajay Devgn yet again in 'Raid' after their last outing 'Baadshaaho'. The actress had shocked her fans by calling beau Andrew Kneebone 'hubby' in one of her Instagram posts in December last year. Salman finds the girl he was looking for Salman Khan's tweet, “Mujhe ladki mil gayi” (I have found a girl) sent social media into overdrive within an hour. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket soars in debut test launch The world's most powerful rocket, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, roared into space through clear blue skies in its debut test flight on Tuesday from a Florida launch site where moon missions once began, in another milestone for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's private rocket company." SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket blasts off with sports car on top A new SpaceX jumbo rocket in line to become the world's most powerful launch vehicle in operation blasted off from Florida on Tuesday in its debut test launch. Five things to know about Elon Musk's space projects To bring down the cost of spaceflight and boost efficiency, a key goal for Musk is to make rockets as re-usable as commercial airplanes, instead of tossing the multi-million dollar components after each launch. More Science News»

		Sports
		Indian ODI team now has X-factor to win anywhere: Dhawan Opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the Indian ODI team now has the right balance and X-factor to succeed anywhere, holding the number one side in good stead ahead of the 2019 World Cup in England. SA batsmen train with five spinners ahead of third ODI South Africa called as many as five wrist spinners in the nets ahead of the third ODI against India on Tuesday, hoping it will help their struggling batsmen combat the combined threat of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. Dubai Tour: Dylan Groenewegen wins frenetic opening stage It was a closely fought battle near the finishing line, but Dutch sprinter Dylan Groenewegen triumphed in a bunch sprint to win the opening Stage of the 2018 Dubai Tour clocking 3h51'35". More Sports News»

		Technology
		15 ways criminals steal money from your Debit/Credit card Bose launches Apple Airpod rival, SoundSport Free, at Rs 18,990 Audio equipment manufacturer Bose has launched the SoundSport Free, wireless headphones and SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker in India. OnePlus X2, no OnePlus is not working on a new mid-range smartphone Earlier this year, OnePlus confirmed that they will launch their flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 in the second quarter of this year. More Technology News»

		Education
		JNU ignored UGC rules, paid teacher in excess Students write exams in semi-dark rooms, officials direct procurement of high power bulbs First centre for spoken Sanskrit to come up in Ahmedabad More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Trustee accused of sexual assault back at school, parents write to DCP Mhada man who fled India after amassing Rs 200 crore held in UAE Western suburbs stare at floods as water pump is 3 years in making More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi businessman killed in road rage shooting Delhi boy kidnapped from school van rescued after shootout The shootout began at 1am and lasted barely a minute. It left one of the kidnappers dead and another injured. Two cops, including a commando, were shot in the chest in the burst of fire but escaped unhurt, thanks to their bulletproof jackets. Police rescued the child unharmed. Laptop, hard disks linked to Satyendar Jain found, claims CBI More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		5 men who had fled with ATM cash held Five men, including two employees of a cash logistics firm, who had fled with Rs 1.12 crore to be loaded into ATM machines in the city last week, have been arrested by Jnanabhatathi police. Midday meal staff want pay hike, protest Staffers of Karnataka's midday meal scheme on Tuesday launched an indefinite stir at Freedom Park here, demanding a pay hike. BBMP's drone camera to keep a hawk eye on Bellandur Lake Starting next week, a camera-mounted drone will keep tabs on Bellandur Lake where fire broke out twice this year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		T hospitals to get UK investment Couple, 2 kids jump into lake ACB calls for look out circular against tainted HMDA official More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		VK Sasikala to file affidavit only after receipt of evidence This follows the commission's ruling that Sasikala would be entitled to all documents before she could file her affidavit. They impart life-saving lessons to those who do not have medical degrees When Seetha Suryanarayanan established Kanchana Paati, a multi-location childcare centre, she was determined to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. TTV's merger deal: Appoint new CM, sack six ministers More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		GSPC weighs options to pare debt Solanki skips swearing-in, again Both BJP & Cong claim 70% vote share in panchayat polls More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		15 lakh civil cases pending, Uttar Pradesh govt wants Lok Adalats daily Aiming to bring down the huge pendency of over 15 lakh civil cases in UP, the state government has decided that Lok Adalats would work daily instead of just once a month. Allahabad University students protest by selling pakoda NCERT books on UP Board website in new session The Uttar Pradesh State Education Board (UP Board) would upload books based on National Council of Research and Training (NCERT) syllabus on its website next academic session onwards. UP Board would upload 31booksof 18 subjects on its website. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen Patnaik urges Centre for direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Pune Odisha: BJD, Congress term railway allocation disappointing Rs 5,252 crore allocated for railway projects in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Govt to legalise unauthorized colonies MP's 'padwoman' bats for menstrual hygiene Want to watch Padmaavat? Go to Indore More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		2 vans loaded with cash left Dera Sacha Sauda day after Panchkula violence HC Upset With Hry Cops For Not Following Money Trail No funds for salaries, Pbi varsity seeks govt grantNo funds for salaries, pensions; Punjabi varsity seeks govt grant Ershwhile MC councillor dies More Chandigarh News»

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