News Digest: Matrilineal Meghalaya lags in women's representation

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		Monday, February 12, 2018
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		India
		Matrilineal Meghalaya lags in women's representation Is Manik Sarkar Left's one-man army against saffron wave? How can AIMPLB sack me when I had already quit? asks cleric More India News»

		Business
		FMCG cos look to boost sales via wholesale giants Inflation to moderate to 5% in January: Report Retail inflation is expected to moderate and print at 5 per cent after rising consecutively for five months, helped largely by seasonal dip in vegetable prices, while trade deficit is also likely to improve, in January, says a foreign brokerage in a report. Mutual funds no substitute for bank returns: Sebi chief Mutual funds investment is not any substitution for bank returns. If people are shifting from banks to mutual fund to that extent it is not an assured return but this is right way to come to if people want to come to capital markets," Sebi chairman Ajay Tygai told reporters. More Business News»

		Environment
		Vegan diets maybe good for environment: Study Vegan diets, which are rich in plant-based organic foods, may be better for the planet than one high in animal products, a study has found. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, is the first to investigate the environmental impacts of both dietary patterns and farm production systems. Air pollution may lead to unethical behaviour: Study Exposure to air pollution, even imaginative, may lead to unethical behaviour such as crime and cheating, according to a study conducted on adults in India and the US. The findings published in the journal suggest that this association may be due, at least in part, to increased anxiety. It's a boy: Gorilla baby in Leipzig Zoo named Kio More Environment News»

		World
		Trump says unsure if Israel wants peace with Palestine President Trump questioned Israel’s interest in making peace with the Palestinians in an interview published on Sunday, spotlighting its West Bank settlements as a complicating factor. In the interview in the Israel Hayom daily, Trump also cast doubt on the Palestinians’ desire to strike a deal. Trump questions Israel's interest in making peace Flurry of UK govt speeches to detail Brexit 'road map' PM Theresa May and senior Cabinet ministers will set out "Britain's road map to Brexit" in a series of keynote speeches over the coming weeks. The addresses will culminate in a speech by May outlining the govt's ambitions for a partnership with the EU after UK's departure from the bloc in March, 2019. More World News»

		Entertainment
		SRK dedicates a special video for his fans Interesting facts about Isabelle Kaif Sleepy Taimur's pic is too cute to miss More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Facial recognition is accurate, if you are white Launch of Russian cargo mission to space station aborted Positive attitude towards ageing reduces dementia risk: Study ​​The research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, examined whether culture-based age beliefs influence the risk of developing dementia among older people, including those who carry the high-risk gene variant. More Science News»

		Sports
		Virat Kohli betters Azharuddin as 5th top Indian ODI scorer Virat Kohli is on a record-breaking spree with the run-machine becoming the fifth highest run-getter from India in one day internationals. Against South Africa in the fourth India, Kohli scored 75 runs and during his knock, he went past former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin [9378] in the list of the top run scorers in ODIs. EPL: Ritchie strikes to stun lacklustre Man United Jose Mourinho is still waiting to win a Premier League game at Newcastle after Matt Ritchie's goal sentenced Manchester United to a shock 1-0 defeat on Sunday. Shubman Gill hits ton as Punjab beat Karnataka in a thriller A superb ton by Test batsman KL Rahul (107) went in vain as Karnataka went down by four runs to Punjab on Sunday in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group 'A' league. More Sports News»

		Technology
		12 things you didn't know Truecaller can do for you 5 hot dating apps to try this Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away and couples are presumably planning for their date with their significant others. How to make personalised movies using Google Photos Just this week, Google Photos rolled out a new feature for users to create these videos into themed movies on their own, with a special theme of Valentine’s Day movie. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kolkata schools look to form panel to deal with abuse plaints Molestation-scarred Kolkata school cancels annual picnic For Mumbai University, it is another 6-month wait for NAAC accreditation More Education News»

		Mumbai
		63,000 locals object to MMR plan to develop Vasai wetland For Mumbai University, it is another 6-month wait for NAAC accreditation Mumbai: 3 booked for Kanjurmarg studio fire that killed 1 Three persons from Cine Vista film studio have been booked for causing death by negligence following a fire on the studio premises last month, a senior police official said on Sunday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		By sitting on dharna, you can get master plan changed: Delhi HC tells traders In an apparent disapproval of the government's proposed amendment of the master plan after traders protested against the sealing drive, the Delhi high court has observed that a few people have "held the city to ransom". AAP govt didn't use funds allotted in budget: Kapil Mishra DGCA: Airlines must pay for denying seats to those with confirmed tickets More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Gang attacks land survey team in Bengaluru, 3 held IAS Officer Escapes Unhurt, Files Police Complaint Bengaluru govt bats for public transport, but some officials come to venue in cars Yemeni blast survivor regains vision in right eye More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Traffic buddy' not friendly, app crawls to remove road gridlocks To address traffic-related complaints, the Cyberabad traffic police in May 2016 launched its very own app 'Traffic Buddy'. 'Last frontier' breaches on drug's rooster dose Digital wallet pinches pockets, officials blame gateway hurdle More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		42% road accidents reported during evening peak hours Low literacy rate districts use ambulances more effectively Rubella awareness campaign held More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Scrap FIR against Shopian soldier' Gujarat's water woes: Kalpsar project DPR likely by year-end Vice-Admiral Luthra reviews situation in Guj, Daman & Diu More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad: Dalit student dies after being attacked with bricks and rods Foreigners sign up for Ram Naam camp in Kumbh BJP for more 'sampark' with first-time, women voters More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha CM directs cops to drop all charges against 'egg attacker' Centuries-old customs come alive as last king of Nepal prays from Puri temple throne Institute of Life Sciences celebrates its Foundation Day More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Think-tank report on suicide a wake-up call Solar power to light up Tatya Tope stadium Firm on no PSC, guest teachers tonsure heads More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Jats withdraw strike against Amit Shah's rally Desperate to avoid confrontation, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday held a series of meetings with the Jat leaders, led by Malik.The first round was held between 4pm and 7.30pm. Punjab BJP leader throws son's reception at gaushala Chandpur Rurki (Nawanshahr) It was an unusual venue in the remote Kandhi area of Punjab for a power-packed wedding reception. Bizmen demand govt action against steel cartels More Chandigarh News»

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