News Digest: Fund fight: Why population became a sticking point for Centre and states

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, April 16, 2018
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		India
		Fund fight: Why population became a sticking point for Centre and states Pulitzer winner finds value in slow journalism in a digital age Slow infra build-up along China to figure in Army brass meet The slow pace of construction of military infrastructure along the northern borders with China, in terms of strategic roads and railway lines needed for swifter mobility of troops and equipment will be among key issues to be discussed during the biannual Army commanders’ conference to be held here from April 16 to 21. More India News»

		Business
		Rating agencies focus on ICICI's continuity plans Rating agencies are trying to find out what continuity plans ICICI Bank has in place if the MD & CEO, Chanda Kochhar, were to step down. The concern is that the lender may not have contingency plans if the exit were to be abrupt. Chief of biggest ad group WPP quits Keep things simple to make money More Business News»

		Environment
		Loopholes in draft National Forest Policy flagged Over 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and questioned environment ministry over the rationale of proposing involvement of private parties in regeneration of forests. Oz's 'punk turtle' risks being last of the Mohicans The "punk turtle" was this week ranked 29th on the Zoological Society of London's Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered list, triggering calls for better protection of the reptile found in a remote part of Australia's east coast. Mountain erosion may add CO2 to atmosphere: Study More Environment News»

		World
		US preparing new sanctions on Russia over Syria, Nikki Haley says In an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation," Haley said that the sanctions would be announced Monday by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. "They will go directly to any sort of companies that were dealing with equipment related to Assad and chemical weapons use," Haley said. New Western Syria strikes would spark 'chaos', Putin tells Rouhani ​Speaking to Rouhani by telephone the day after US-led strikes on suspected chemical weapons facilities, Putin said "if such actions, carried out in violation of the United Nations Charter, are repeated, that would inevitably provoke chaos in international relations," according to a statement from the Kremlin. ​US' Haley rules out one-on-one talks with Syria's Assad In an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation," Haley said Syria had so far refused to take part in multilateral negotiations as part of a political process facilitated by the United Nations, adding that Russia should "deliver" Syria to the negotiating table. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' to clash with Salman Khan's 'Race 3' this Eid? With this, Thalaiva’s 'Kaala Karikaalan' will now clash with Salman Khan's 'Race 3'. Swara Bhasker slams troll who went after Kareena Kapoor Khan on social media When a troll went on to attack Kareena for marrying Saif Ali Khan, her co-star was having none of it. Deepika Padukone to turn producer soon? Deepika will soon don producer’s hat for one of her upcoming ventures. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		This is it: In talks with Calvin Newport, Professor at Georgetown University. India, France hold discussions for inter-planetary missions to Mars, Venus Isro and French National Space Agency (CNES) had agreed to work together on autonomous navigation of rovers on Moon, Mars and other planets, and aero braking technologies for planetary exploration. World's first contact lenses that darken in bright light approved in US The Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology are soft contact lenses indicated for daily use to correct the vision of people with non-diseased eyes who are nearsighted (myopic) or farsighted (hyperopic). More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Dhoni's 79* goes in vain as KXIP clinch thrilling 4-run victory MS Dhoni played an entertaining knock of 79 not out, even hitting a last-ball six, but failed to take his team home as Kings XI Punjab registered a thrilling four-run victory over Chennai Super Kings. Young and old shine bright in India's eventful CWG campaign The exuberance of youth, the endurance of experience and a bit of usual drama that is signature of Indian sports - the country's Commonwealth Games campaign was all this and much more with a medal count that turned out to be the third best ever. Manchester City win Premier League title as rivals United lose Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions when arch-rivals Manchester United suffered a surprise 1-0 home defeat by bottom club West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple memo warns employees to stop leaking information Apple has been known to be among one of the world's most-secret companies. The Cupertion giant has a long history of trying to ensure that information about its products and strategy doesn't don't go out. Talk to books, play word association with Google AI Google has been working extensively on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and now it has given users a (fun) glimpse of how far natural language processing -- that deals with machine reading comprehension -- in the technology has come. Google Home Smart speaker, Lenovo laptops, new Apple iPhone Red launched and more More Technology News»

		Education
		Mumbai: Now, errors found in maps, graphs of class X geography books Yet another time, Balabharti-the state's textbook bureau-is facing flak for "faults" in the newly published geography class X books. 'More aspirants are clearing CA exams in first attempt' IIM-S student bags Rs 60 lakh package in campus placements Anant Milind Kulkarni of Nanded in Maharashtra, has been made the offer by Tolaram Group, which is headquartered at Singapore. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai: Now, errors found in maps, graphs of class X geography books Yet another time, Balabharti-the state's textbook bureau-is facing flak for "faults" in the newly published geography class X books. Housing society is promoter for redevpt of its bldgs Mumbai: Kandivli station FOB closed till July 31 The foot over-bridge (FOB) on the south side of Kandivli station has been closed from April 12 to July 31 for replacement work. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Thieves puncture tyre of ex-MP's car, flee with Rs 23,500 Criminals punctured the car tyres of former Rajya Sabha MP Chandan Mitra and fled with his briefcase containing Rs 23,500 and some documents on Friday. DPCC: Prepare database of construction waste According to DPCC, open dumping of C&D waste materials is one of the contributors of air pollution, particularly of PM10 and PM2.5 particles, in the capital. Delhi: Man held for climbing IAF station wall 15 Air Force Trespass More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Veerappan's aide dies in hospital Simon A, a 60-year-old convict and associate of forest brigand Veerappan, died at Victoria Hospital on Saturday night due to illness. Somasekhar, superintendent of Central Prison, confirmed Simon’s death. First acquittal for gangster Bannanje Raja Gangster BannanjeRaja, who was extradited from Morocco three years ago and currently lodged at Hindalga prison in the state, has been acquitted in a murder conspiracy case filed by High Grounds police. This is his first acquittal among the 61 cases filed against him. Can't deny maintenance just because wife's in village: HC Just because a woman lives in a village, she can’t be denied a reasonable amount of maintenance by her husband, the Karnataka high court has said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Mushrooming abortion clinics trip on records Residents complain of foul smell, fear disease Clandestine operation: Bones from carcass cold meat for shine in tiles More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Shoot at sight: Smartphones and CCTV cameras both boon and bane for police Cheat takes worker for job, robs her of Rs 1.7 lakh gold 1.7 lakh to an man who promised her a job at a construction site near Pallikaranai. Boy, 10, dies after 25ft fall as bag snags in railing of mall escalator S Naveen, a Class V student, died in Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where doctors at Royapettah Government Hospital had referred him when his condition deteriorated. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man held for offensive post Global kids' film fest planned for VGGIS-19 Cops rescue Ahmedabad girl from traffickers More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Groom pedals to bride's house in UP's Pratapgarh A unique initiative to spread awareness about environment conservation left the natives of Ibrahimpur, Pure Kharag Rai and adjoining villages in Pratapgarh district wondering in amazement on Sunday afternoon, when they witnessed a 'baraat' (wedding procession) - including the groom - pedalling all the way to the bride's place on bicycles. Seized diaries shed light on Babuli Kol gang's financial nexus Sub-inspector kills head constable in Fatehpur A head constable was allegedly shot dead by a sub-inspector rank police official at the premises of Vijaipur police outpost in the limits of Kishanganj police station of UP's Fatehpur district on Saturday night. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen's concern over finance commission's term of reference unfounded: Dharmendra Odisha rebels target quarries for ammo, cops on toes With Maoists eyeing stone quarrying units to acquire explosives, Koraput police have intensified their special drive launched against illegal use of explosives in stone quarrying. Before fresh start, old challenges remain for Congress in Odisha Jitendra Singh, the new All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge of Odisha, will be facing a number of challenges to set the party in order when he visits the state later this month. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MLA loses cool over queries from youths, tells them to 'do whatever they can' ATMs run out of money in small cities, business hit Availability of cash may not be a problem in cities, but in some areas in Bundelkhand, the situation is far from satisfactory. A large number of ATMs — both private and nationalised banks— are reportedly running dry in Sagar, Damoh, Chhatarpur and Tikamgarh districts for past three to seven days days. Massive Dalit turnout is buzz of town This year’s Ambedkar Jayanti was something that Bhopalis couldn’t help but notice. A large area around Board Office square, overlooked by a statue of BR Ambedkar, was closed to traffic, and a series of tents had come up on some of the busiest thoroughfares of the city. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		CM Amarinder Singh hits out at Sukhbir 2 PCS officers fail to clear 4 open-book dept papers Contempt not omnibus remedy to uphold courts' dignity, says Punjab and Haryana high court More Chandigarh News»

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