News Digest: Stone-pelting cases down by 50%: Government

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		Thursday, February 08, 2018
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		India
		Stone-pelting cases down by 50%: Government Stone-pelting incidents in J&K declined to 1,261 last year from 2,808 in 2016, junior Union minister of state for home minister Hansraj Ahir informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. BJP, Cong delay submission of I-T info to EC again For the third year in a row, the two largest national parties - BJP and Congress - have delayed the submission of audited reports of income. Sanitary pad dispensers at railway stations soon The national transporter will ensure that sanitary pads are available at affordable prices to ease travel woes of women passengers. The plan was discussed at a meeting chaired by railways minister Piyush Goyal. More India News»

		Business
		Don't charge GST from affordable housing buyers: Government to builders GoAir appoints Jyri Strandman as COO India to auction 60 small discovered oil, gas fields Blocks that will be auctioned were originally controlled by Oil and Natural Gas Corp and Oil India Ltd. The fields have remained undeveloped for years due to their small size and the high cost of development. More Business News»

		Environment
		It's a boy: Gorilla baby in Leipzig Zoo named Kio 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. More Environment News»

		World
		US announces 'toughest' sanctions on North Korea ahead of Olympics face-off Washington will soon unveil its "toughest sanctions ever" on North Korea, US Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday, adding that the Pyongyang regime would not be allowed to "hijack" the upcoming Olympics. Hi-tech baggage scanners to be installed at 9 airports The CTX 9,800 high-speed explosives detection system can scan 1,800 bags per hour and is certified by the US Transportation Security Administration and the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The scanners will be installed at nine airports, including Chennai and Kolkata. 7 killed, 67 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area The magnitude 6.4 quake, which hit near the coastal city just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday, injured 260 people and caused four buildings to collapse, officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Abhi-Ash and Aaradhya back from vacation In a picture snapped by the paparazzi, the trio was spotted at the airport returning back to Mumbai Ranbir Kapoor basks in the Bulgarian sun Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for his next ‘Brahmastra’, also starring Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan. The actor is currently in Bulgaria in the company of director Ayan Mukerji and a latest sun-kissed picture of the actor while sitting at a café is proof how happy he is. Smriti Irani speaks at 'PadMan' screening Akshay Kumar recently hosted a special screening of his upcoming film ‘PadMan’ for Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani. Interestingly, Irani not just loved the film but also spoke openly about the issues addressed in the film. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Like Space X, Isro too working on reusable rocket stages Ibuprofen, acetaminophen can influence your emotions Huge number of viruses falling on us from sky: Study An astonishing number of viruses are circulating around the Earth's atmosphere - and falling from it, according to a study. The finding may explain why genetically identical viruses are often found in very different environments around the globe, researchers said. More Science News»

		Sports
		3rd ODI: All-round India crush SA to take unassailable 3-0 lead An all-round show saw India crush South Africa by 124 runs in the third ODI in Cape Town on Wednesday as they took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the six-match series. The wristspinners again spelled the doom for the hosts as the pair of Kuldeep Yadav (4/23) and Yuzvendra Chahal (4/46) shared eight wickets to bowl out South Africa for 179 in chase of 304. Dhoni first Indian keeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs Former India captain MS Dhoni has become the fourth wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals in the ODI cricket after Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Boucher. Dubai Tour 2018: Elia Viviani wins second stage Quick-Step Floors sprinter Elia Viviani overcame a last minute threat from Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen to swiftly move across the finish line of Stage 2 of the Dubai Tour. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple says it sees 'strong demand' for replacement iPhone batteries The company apologized and lowered the price of battery replacements for affected models from $79 to $29. Xiaomi confirms it will not launch any smartphone at MWC 2018 The Mobile World Congress is all set to kick off on February 26, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. Hike partners with Airtel to bring 'Total' app to smartphones Homegrown messaging app Hike has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Airtel. More Technology News»

		Education
		Sexual assault case: Students protest at Bharati College There was chaos in Bharati College when students came out in large numbers on Wednesday to support a fellow student who has accused a college teacher of sexually harassing her. Delhi govt schools will teach kids to stay happy Sexual harassment cases: Delhi University doing little to make women feel safe More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai: Activist seeks info from IMD, asked to pay GST The Central Information Commission (CIC) has now issued a show-cause notice to the CPIO for including GST in the fees and asking the activist to pay in advance for furnishing information under the RTI Act. Case against Mumbai cop Daya Nayak closed, may get promoted In a respite for cop Daya Nayak, a special court accepted the closure report submitted by anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in a disproportionate assets case. HC lambasts Maharashtra govt, warns it not to abdicate its duties "Everything, right from the delivery of the baby to naming the baby..they expect us to nurture till the child attains youth.They are very happily shifting the burden on us. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops tell court case against Jain ACB's job The Delhi Police on Wednesday informed a court that the case against AAP minister Satyendar Jain relating to irregularities in PWD contracts pertains to the Anti-Corruptiom Bureau. Sexual assault case: Students protest at Bharati College There was chaos in Bharati College when students came out in large numbers on Wednesday to support a fellow student who has accused a college teacher of sexually harassing her. Fraud charge on Jaypee Infra in insolvency court The insolvency resolution professional for Jaypee Infratech has accused the ailing company of "fraudulently and wrongfully" mortgaging 858 acres of land to secure the loans of Jaiprakash Associates, its parent company. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Quack infects people with HIV: UP village continues to live under scare Prem Ganj, a settlement of about 5,000 people, is living under the shadow of an unknown fear.Deep Chand (name changed), sobbing inconsolably, is an embodiment of that mortifying scare. USL puts corporate headquarters on the block 'Bullied' student kills self in Bengaluru Meghana C, a first-semester civil engineering student at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, hanged herself at home in Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		City P3Ps made a beeline to make wax sculptures of their own hands SCR becomes 1st rail zone with 100% LED lighting at stations Hyderabad based MEIL dedicates WUPPTCL to nation More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		How Chennai police captured 6 dozen wanted men in 1 raid 20,500 got HIV through blood transfusion in 11 years: Data Gatecrashing birthday party of don, cops arrest 76 gangsters More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Inter-modal transport hub to come up at Ranip The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s ambitious inter-modal transport hub (IMTH) at Ranip has been approved under the Government of India’s Smart City Project and the nodal agency for Smart City Ahmedabad Development Ltd. (SCADL) is likely to take up the project soon. AMC has reportedly initiated the tendering process as well. Gujarat asks for more Narmada water The Gujarat government, which has already officially announced that it will not give Narmada water for irrigation or industrial use this summer, and also planned to reduce supply of drinking water from Narmada in major cities, has approached the Centre for immediate intervention. Given the low level of water in the Sardar Sarovar Dam, and big reduction in water released from MP, the Gujarat government wants the Centre to direct MP to release greater quantities of Narmada water daily to tackle impending drinking water crisis in Gujarat. Gujarat gets 8,500 applications for GST refunds As many as 8,500 online applications for refunds under GST have been received by the state government and refunds to the tune of Rs 950 crore have so far been given to business owners and traders, said commissioner of state tax, Gujarat government, PD Vaghela on Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad to get sea plane and amphi bus before Kumbh Five arrested for abetting cheating 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. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha: Centre relaxes FAQ norms for paddy procurement BJP demands Odisha CM's apology in egg hurling case Naveen Patnaik orders SIT probe into Kunduli 'rape-suicide' More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'16 Lakh Kisans Will Benefit From Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana' Pakoda wars spices up poll fare Visa block for Pak woman's wish to see ailing father More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Slain gangster Rocky's sister joins Akali Dal Rajdeep Kaur, sister of slain gangster-turned-politician Jaswinder Singh Rocky, joined Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in Fazilka on Wednesday. Cong suspends 37 leaders in HP for six years Air Asia's Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur flight by year-end More Chandigarh News»

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