News Digest: Tributes paid to Kalam, Gavai

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, August 04, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Tributes paid to Kalam, Gavai Bihar state legislature on Monday paid tributes to former President APJ Abdul Kalam who died in Shillong on July 27. 'Made in Pak' Taliban a bigger threat to India The new Taliban has 'Made in Pakistan' stamp all over it. And it's not merely the new leader Akhtar Mansour who has been doing Pakistan's bidding for years and received Masood Azhar, released during the 1999 Kandahar hijack. 'Major religions view organ donation as charity' Tina Ambani has been at the forefront in the drive to boost organ donation in India, dispel myths and create awareness on the issue as chairperson, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. More India News»

		Business
		Time right for rate cut: Finmin Cites dip in crude prices and better monsoon as reasons Orios invests in hyperlocal logistics startup Pickingo Gurgaon-based on-demand, hyperlocal logistics startup Pickingo has raised $1.3 million led by Rehan Yar Khan's Orios Venture Partners with participation from entrepreneur and angel investor Zishaan Hayath. Snapdeal raises $500m from Alibaba and others Taiwan's Foxconn and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba are investing about $200 million each in Snapdeal, while Softbank — the largest shareholder in Snapdeal — is infusing additional $100 million, sources said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bees naturally vaccinate their babies: Study When it comes to vaccinating their babies, bees don't have a choice - they naturally immunise their offspring against specific diseases found in their environments, scientists say. Students tie bands to plants to mark Friendship Day In a bid to create awareness among the people to preserve nature, the students in Vadodara tied friendship bands to trees and plants on the occasion of World Friendship Day. Drones to control man-animal conflict around forests! If things go according to plan, drones may soon come to the rescue of those caught in conflict with wild animals. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan hangs 'teen' killer Shafqat Hussain Shafqat Hussain was hanged shortly before dawn at a jail in Karachi for killing a seven-year-old boy the city in 2004, his brother and a prison official told AFP. Obama issues challenge on climate change with power plant Speaking to a friendly crowd at the White House a few months before international climate talks in Paris, Obama said the world may not be able to reverse global warming if aggressive action to stop it is not taken. Mourning, outcry after Mexico journalist's killing Family, friends and colleagues held an emotionally charged funeral service on Monday for Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa after he was brutally killed in a multiple homicide. More World News»

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		Science
		Misuse of antibiotics toughens up acnes Use of antibiotics to treat acne can have serious consequences, new research suggests. New dinosaur species with powerful sniffer found A new dinosaur species with sharp sense of smell that helped it track its prey and potentially allowed it to hunt at night has been discovered. New cocktails to test limits of cancer drug pricing New cancer drug cocktails set to reach the market in the next few years will test the limits of premium pricing for life-saving medicines, forcing company executives to consider fresh market strategies. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sponsors are fully behind us, says IPL chairman Shukla The BCCI's four-member working group met for the first time to discuss the way forward for IPL's next edition and said sponsors were fully behind Board. India beat France 2-0 in first hockey Test Chinglensana Singh and SV Sunil scored a goal apiece as India defeated France 2-0 in their opening Test match of the two-match series in France. KKR co-owner Shah Rukh thanks MCA for revoking ban KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan thanked the MCA for showing "graciousness" in lifting the five-year ban imposed on him from entering the Wankhede Stadium. More Sports News»

		Technology
		8 most awkward tech product launches Here are some awkward performances by celebrities and executives at conferences: SC's observations prompt Centre to block 857 porn sites Users complained that several adult websites, even if they did not have pornographic content, were blocked. ZTE Blade Qlux 4G review: Cheapest 4G smartphone We used the Blade Qlux 4G to find out if it’s worth a buy for people who are buying their first smartphone… More Technology News»

		Education
		19 Ryan Group schools in Mumbai get show-cause notices over staff salary As many as 19 schools in the city run by the St Xavier’s and Ryan International Group have been given show-cause notices by the school education department for allegedly not paying their staff in accordance to the sixth pay commission and flouting other rules. Institute heads' resignations not due to pressure: Smriti Irani The heads of some educational organisations have stepped down because of "personal reasons" and not because of pressure by the HRD ministry, the government said on Monday. Three Latin American Students win scholarships to Oxford Three students from Latin America have won scholarships to attend the MBA programme at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Senior civic official who slapped staffer shunted Municipal commissioner Ajoy Mehta on Monday transferred deputy municipal commissioner (DMC) Ranjit Dhakne who had slapped a conservancy supervisor during a special cleanliness drive at a slum in Borivli last month. Plan to introduce Urdu in all govt schools, says CM Chief Minister Deverndra Fadnavis has said that Urdu will be introduced as an optional subject in all government-run schools in the state. Jobless man 'falls off' flyover, lands between railway tracks A 35- year old unemployed man suffered serious injuries after he lost control and fell down from flyover on railway track near Shahad railway station on Monday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DDA biodiversity project to kick off The TOI Green Drive at Tilpat Valley, bordering the Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary , where about one lakh saplings will be planted on August 30 will in a way signal the beginning of DDA's Tilpat Valley biodiversity park project. TOI green drive: Plant a tree and clean the air Delhi's alarmingly poor air quality has been making headlines round the world. NCR provides the spurt in India's rich haul at LA Special Olympics At the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2015, held in Los Angeles between July 26 and August 2, special athletes did India proud, winning a large haul of medals. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Vote for Bengaluru - Citizen groups enroll voters but BBMP refuses to accept more than 3 forms Pratap Shankar, a system analyst working in an IT fir m in Whitefield, has spent many weekends knocking on doors of apartments and convincing residents to enroll as voters for the BBMP polls. Free on Saturday? Teach at a govt school What do you do on a typical Saturday morning? Catch up on movies, go out for brunch or just hit the snooze button and sleep till noon? Suresh Ramakrishna doesn't have that luxury; in fact, he doesn't want it. New roads to be based on TenderSURE model With the redeveloped St Mark's Road and Vittal Mallya Road turning into benchmarks for the city, the BBMP has decided to% follow the TenderSURE (Specifications for Urban Roads Execution) method of building roads. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HC questions varsity's 'parochial' approach The Hyderabad High Court on Monday sought to know by Thursday as to why BR Ambedkar Open University (Braou) refused admission to students from Andhra Pradesh. Master plan notification delays layout work The TDP regime's ambitious plan of beginning the layout work in the 29 villages where land was acquired through the pooling system for Amaravati by the end of August is unlikely to happen. With no special status, AP to seek Rs 50k crore package from Centre Finally waking up to the reality that special status will not be granted to AP, the TDP government has decided to give up its campaign for seeking the same and instead plead for a financial package from the Centre amounting to nearly Rs 50,000 crore. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Prohibition calls rock Chennai, Chetpet liquor outlet ransacked Harrington Road in Chetpet resembled a war zone on Monday when several students, including women, and Revolutionary Youth Federation of India members went on the rampage, demanding the closure of a Tasmac liquor outlet on the busy stretch. New security chief to chalk out strategy for metro rail Senior IPS officer K Bhavaneeshwari who took charge as chief security officer of Chennai metro rail on Monday inspected the stations and control centre and said a detailed plan would be chalked out to provide security cover. Corporation okays Race Course Road widening project The widening of congested Guindy Race Course Road, stalled for a brief while, will be taken up soon, the corporation council announced on Monday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hope lives on harvested organs Rajubhai Gosai, 56, a tailor living in Nikol area of the city, learnt about his malfunctioning kidneys in a rather unpleasant way. 'Patel rap' gets louder, stronger over OBC quota The voices of Patels demanding reservation under OBC category seems to be getting louder and stronger with community leaders threatening to take the fight to the national capital on Monday. City toy firm awarded An Ahmedabad-based organization was among the winners in National Productivity and Innovation Award for the year 2013-14 awarded on Monday in New Delhi. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		2 injured in group clash Two persons including a woman sustained injuries when two rival groups clashed at Chak Shyam Pure Hinda village on Sunday. Police have registered a cross FIRs regarding the incident. Communication gap leads to behavioural problems in children These are a few thoughts scribbled by some children on paper in tests conducted during their counselling sessions at the state government’s bureau of psychology. Wanted criminal nabbed in Allahabad The Special Task Force (Allahabad unit) on Sunday caught a wanted criminal, Ashok Yadav, a resident of Sikandara (Jaunpur) after a brief encounter near Allahabad-Jaunpur border. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar to set up onion mission to check price rise In an attempt to check soaring onion prices the state government has decided to launch Onion Mission in the lines of Potato Mission in the state. Odisha launches e-chicken portal One can now order for chicken and eggs online in Bhubaneswar. NGT stops work on sewerage treatment plant near city The National Green Tribunal, Kolkata bench, has directed the Odisha Water Supply and Sewerage Board (OWSSB) to stop construction of a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Basuaghai, a place of historical importance, on the outskirts of the city. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Shivraj to declare names for boards and corporations soon Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday headed off to his favourite Tiger destination near Bhopal, Ratapani wildlife sanctuary, in Raisen district, to decide fate of aspirants vying for posts in various corporations and boards of state. Paddy scam whistle-blower's kin raise doubts on suicide theory Family members of general manager of Madhya Pradesh Warehousing and Logistic Corporation (MPWLC), Surendra Shakya, who was mysteriously found dead in his Jabalpur home, say he was a braveheart and could not have committed suicide. Teenager abducted and gang-raped in Rewa district, 3 jailed A government teacher along with two friends allegedly abducted a student of class 10 and gang-raped her in captivity at Khauja village under Panwar police station of Rewa district on July 31. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU wants polls on Aug 28, students differ Amid indications that August 28 was almost final as the date for student council elections in Panjab University (PU) and its affiliated colleges, student leaders have expressed reservations against it with the day being just ahead of Raksha Bandhan. Parking scam whiff over Rs 3 Vigilance sleuths on Monday arrested a parking attendant for overcharging Rs 3 from a motorist at the parking lot opposite Sector 17 bus stand in Sector 22, suspecting a scam having the involvement of some municipal corporation (MC) employees and the parking contractor. What happened to central varsity call? While the central university status for Panjab University (PU), which could have brought more funding to the institute, had seen a major push around last year's student council elections, no voice was raised over the issue in the months that followed. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Rescue operations in landslide-hit Manipur village

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 03, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Rescue operations in landslide-hit Manipur village The NDRF team, which airdashed to Imphal on Saturday night, flew towards Joumol village, about 165 km from Imphal, in a helicopter on Sunday morning. Students invite Rathore to FTII campus yet again The agitating students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) have invited Rajyavardhan Rathore, minister of state for information and broadcasting, to the campus to "build a positive environment to resolve issues” and "foster a dialogue which could speed up the resolution of this crisis". Nitish, BJP to woo Bihari diaspora With the assembly elections set to coincide with the festive season, when many migrants return to celebrate Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath, the Bihari diaspora is being seen as a crucial "swing" factor in the poll outcome. More India News»

		Business
		Uber valued at $50bn as MS invests $100m Microsoft has agreed to invest about $100 million in Uber Technologies at a valuation of approximately $50 billion, a person with knowledge of the matter said. RBI unlikely to cut rates: Bankers Bankers see a one in four chance that Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan will cut interest rates in the monetary policy review on Tuesday. Startups, SMEs tardy in protecting patents A startup recently found to its dismay that the patent created by its employee was not owned by it. More Business News»

		Environment
		Students tie bands to plants to mark Friendship Day In a bid to create awareness among the people to preserve nature, the students in Vadodara tied friendship bands to trees and plants on the occasion of World Friendship Day. Drones to control man-animal conflict around forests! If things go according to plan, drones may soon come to the rescue of those caught in conflict with wild animals. Children take pledge to protect tigers in Madhya Pradesh Children living in buffer zone of Kanha Reserve Forest took an oath for conservation of tigers and their natural habitats by creating awareness about disadvantages of deforestation . More Environment News»

		World
		Obama to unveil tougher climate change plan The revised Clean Power Plan will seek to slash carbon emissions from the power sector by 32% by 2030 from 2005 levels, a 9% increase over a previous proposal, a White House fact sheet said on Sunday. Canada PM calls Oct 19 election, focus on sluggish economy Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Sunday called a parliamentary election for Oct 19, kicking off a marathon 11-week campaign likely to focus on a stubbornly sluggish economy and his decade in power. Saudi Arabian king leaves France after holiday controversy Saudi Arabian King Salman left the south of France for Morocco on Sunday, cutting short a planned three-week stay after a petition from some 150,000 residents over the closure of a public beach outside his villa. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sonakshi to play Dawood Ibrahim's sister Mumbai underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has 12 siblings. One man, two beauty queens! Meow recently caught wind that this former beauty queen, who never met a rich man she couldn’t steal, was supposedly having a thing with a star-struck prince. Bollywood's Top 10 must watch deleted scenes More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cancer treatment gets mini-accelerator boost Researchers at Cern are developing a new particle accelerator, just two metres long, that can be used in hospitals for imaging and the treatment of cancer. Now, 3 more super-Earths discovered A new 'secret' planetary system that includes three super-Earths and one outer giant planet has been discovered by astronomers at a distance of just 21 light years from Earth. First aqueous solar flow battery designed Researchers have designed the first aqueous flow battery with solar capability that can achieve a 20 per cent energy savings over traditional batteries. More Science News»

		Sports
		When I say we did not execute plans, it also includes me: Kohli Virat Kohli is known for speaking his heart out and on the eve of team's departure, he made it a point to clarify his statement about team's performance in Bangladesh Silver for India women's team in World Archery The Indian women's recurve archery team lost 4-5 to Russia in the final of the World Championships being held at the Christiansborg Palace Saina is tougher than her World Championship rivals: Vimal Saina Nehwal might still be recovering from a shoulder pain but coach Vimal Kumar is confident of her performance at the World Championships. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Windows 10: 10 hottest features Here are ten key features of the new operating system… Indian ISPs blocking porn websites? A number of internet users in India are reporting that porn websites are being blocked. 5 high-end features missing in OnePlus 2 After months of teasing, OnePlus has finally announced its new smartphone OnePlus 2. More Technology News»

		Education
		EXPERT EYE - Bone up on it Dr Harvinder Singh Chhabra, chief of spine and medical director, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, on choosing orthopaedics as a study option Bone and joint diseases are the most common cause of physical disability in the world, especially the developing world. TEST DRIVE - Stepping stones to medical school Education Times gives you the lowdown on some major national as well as state-level entrance tests for Bachelor's courses in medicine. Certificate check Employers across sectors face challenges in recruiting candidates from entry to senior manager level, and require credible certification pathways, says a survey. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Precursor to BMC election? Sena will go it alone in Kolhapur polls Close on the heels of Uddhav Thackeray's announcement that Shiv Sena is keen on winning power in Maharashtra on its own steam, the party's Kolhapur unit has decided to part ways with BJP for the October civic elections. Here's why lepto beats Mum every monsoon Researchers have found an answer to why leptospirosis has consistently outwitted the city's health shield every year. RTO staff crunch hits licence applicants Work at the Andheri RTO in the western suburbs is badly hit and citizens are experiencing inordinate delays in getting new car registration certificates and driving licences renewed. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi cops live in these hellholes Where do the families of our much-maligned policemen live? TOI visited the police colonies at Kingsway Camp and Ashok Vihar to check out the tall claims of the Delhi government about developmental work in these areas. Session on gender safety begins today A week after the special session of Delhi assembly on women's security was postponed as a mark of respect to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his death, the government has decided to convene it on Monday. Desperate Cong banks on Lokpal, AAP retorts Struggling to find space in the forefront of Delhi politics, Congress has decided to use the Lokpal plank to propel itself in the limelight. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cycle enthusiasts pay tribute to People's President Over 2,000 people hit the pedal at Yelahanka on Sunday to pay tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on the occasion of Cycle Day, supported by The Times of India. Touts rip off patients coming to hospitals for cheaper care The Roys from Bengal, in Bengaluru for their injured son's treatment, are poorer by Rs 10,000 in hours. 'Saw our students among militants' A day after they were abducted, the four Indians were shifted to another camp. Vijay Kumar said he saw his former students among the terrorists. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		News analysis - TRS fuelling disruptive politics? Peaceful protests against government policies could soon become a thing of the past with politics of disruption taking centrestage with every passing day , thanks to the ruling Telangana Rasthra Samithi's failure to address some key issues in their one year in power. Engineering colleges to focus on employability Over 2 lakh students pass out every year from various engineering colleges in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, but only around 18 per cent of them land jobs immediately, thanks to the fact that most engineering graduates lack several skills that make them employable. Wives of kidnapped profs appeal for help Assistant professor Ch Balaram Kishan's wife Sridevi met Dattatreya at the Dilkusha Guesthouse and handed over a memorandum requesting him for help in securing the release of her husband. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Fake variety leaves bitter taste in palm jaggery market A group of men with baskets filled with palm jaggery, traditional brown sugar, line the highway on the outskirts of Madurai waiting for customers who might still prefer the sweetener to the factory-made refined white sugar. Experts to explain rare Indian art in series of lectures Two heritage experts are planning a series of monthly lectures in the city to create awareness about Indian art. S Swaminathan and senior artist G Chandrasekharan will speak on "Indian Art from Indus Valley to India Today," Gandhian's death provides impetus to prohibition call Though he welcomed Karunanidhi's recent call for total prohibition in the state, Sasi Perumal wasn't exuberant. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hotel sealed after gang rape Hotel, Sliver Springs in Shah-e-Alam, where six accused allegedly gang raped a minor dalit girl on July 26 and 27, has been sealed for violating the police commissioner's notification prohibiting the renting out of rooms without identity verification documents. Drunkards' quarrel in Gomitpur turns communal A minor altercation between four drunks at a liquor den in Gomtipur on Sunday afternoon turned communal and nearly disturbed the law and order situation in the city. District head's nod must for promotion to DSP rank About 55 police inspectors from across the state, who are waiting for promotions to the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) are likely to get these after their respective district heads and police commissioners submit clearance certificates to the Home department. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		2 injured in group clash Two persons including a woman sustained injuries when two rival groups clashed at Chak Shyam Pure Hinda village on Sunday. Police have registered a cross FIRs regarding the incident. Communication gap leads to behavioural problems in children These are a few thoughts scribbled by some children on paper in tests conducted during their counselling sessions at the state government’s bureau of psychology. Wanted criminal nabbed in Allahabad The Special Task Force (Allahabad unit) on Sunday caught a wanted criminal, Ashok Yadav, a resident of Sikandara (Jaunpur) after a brief encounter near Allahabad-Jaunpur border. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NGT stops work on sewerage treatment plant near city The National Green Tribunal, Kolkata bench, has directed the Odisha Water Supply and Sewerage Board (OWSSB) to stop construction of a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Basuaghai, a place of historical importance, on the outskirts of the city. Crocodile-Human conflict on the rise in Bhitarkanika The Bhitarkanika National Park and its nearby areas have turned into a crocodile-human conflict zone. Floods hit rural economy in Jajpur, Kendrapada Rivers have started receding but miseries of people in flood-affected villages of Jajpur and Kendrapada are far from over. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Paddy scam whistle-blower's kin raise doubts on suicide theory Family members of general manager of Madhya Pradesh Warehousing and Logistic Corporation (MPWLC), Surendra Shakya, who was mysteriously found dead in his Jabalpur home, say he was a braveheart and could not have committed suicide. Teenager abducted and gang-raped in Rewa district, 3 jailed A government teacher along with two friends allegedly abducted a student of class 10 and gang-raped her in captivity at Khauja village under Panwar police station of Rewa district on July 31. Gang rape of minor: Satna residents demand arrest of accused Thousands of residents took to the streets of Satna town on Sunday and took out candle march demanding arrest of six accused in the gang-rape of a minor. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		School kids celebrate bond of friendship To celebrate Friendship Day, Bal Bharati Public School scheduled an activity titled 'Forever Friends' for the students of its Montessori Wing.The enthusiasm for the celebration was evident. Weather gods blow hot, rain may fall today Weather gods continued to blow hot during the Friendship Day weekend, with the maximum temperature touching 32°Celsius and humidity hovering around 86%. Ladies club brings the fun in Friendship Day Nearly 100 members of Geetanjali Ladies Club met at a city-based amusement and water park on Sunday for a club meeting and to celebrate Friendship Day. More Chandigarh News»

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