News Digest: Govt extends scheme to train J&K youths by 4 years

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, March 24, 2016
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		India
		Govt extends scheme to train J&K youths by 4 years Fee relief sought for kids of farmers hit by crop failure In a measure of relief to children of farmers who have been affected by crop failure, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has proposed that their fees be waived for a year. In a first, Rahul Gandhi to play Holi at party HQ In a first of sorts that seems to be an extension of his recent visits to temples, Rahul Gandhi will celebrate Holi at Congress headquarters on Thursday. More India News»

		Business
		Heineken ups stake in United Breweries Beer maker Heineken International consolidated its stake in United Breweries (UBL) by picking up over 21 lakh shares of Vijay Mallya-led firm for Rs 179 crore through open market transactions. The shares were sold by Financial services firm ECL Finance and private sector lender Yes Bank. Govt won't dilute stance to waive patent rights Paytm for direct deals with merchants Payments platform Paytm is sending termination notices to payment aggregators such as PayU, Citrus, Justpay, Ezetap, and others. The company is insisting on exclusive arrangements with merchants from April. This could adversely impact the revenues of the payment aggregators More Business News»

		Environment
		First contact in decades with rare rhino in Indonesia Environmentalists have made physical contact with a Sumatran rhino on the Indonesian part of Borneo island for the first time in over 40 years, the World Wildlife Fund said, hailing a "major conservation success". The critically endangered rhino was caught in a pit trap in East Kalimantan province. 'Coal plants use enough water to supply 1bn people' Coal plants are draining an already dwindling global water supply, Greenpeace has warned, saying they consume enough to meet the basic needs of one billion people and deepening a worldwide crisis. It named China, India and Turkey as three countries that have the most planned plants on areas that are running dry. NGT seeks complete data on sewage discharged in Ganga The National Green Tribunal on Monday slammed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over the quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns of the state and directed it to submit complete data on domestic and industrial waste released in the river. More Environment News»

		World
		IS's merchants of death are calm, determined, ready to die The grainy image captured on a surveillance camera at Brussels airport shows three men pushing luggage carts into the check-in terminal. Their expressions seem casual, even relaxed. Cruz scores Bush endorsement White House contender Ted Cruz scored the critical endorsement of ex-Florida governor Jeb Bush on Wednesday, after the Republican and Democratic frontrunners scored key victories in the western state of Arizona. Trump, Clinton win Arizona primary The bombs went off in Belgium, but the splinters and smoke reached into the United States. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump moved steadily towards clinching their respective party nomination as presidential candidates by winning the primaries in Arizona on Tuesday even as the terrorist attack Brussels cast an ugly national security shadow over America. More World News»

		Entertainment
		PIC: Richa- Randeep's mud Holi Richa Chadda and Randeep Hooda might be working on an intense film, but the two know how to spell fun. Look who photobombed AbRam's selfie? Abram, the youngest kid of Shah Rukh Khan, has already become a celebrity of sorts, thanks to his numerous adorable pictures doing rounds on social media. Khan-daan behind Malaika-Arbaaz split? Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan have been making headlines ever since rumours of their separation surfaced. Several reports claimed that the couple, who've been married for 18-years are going through trying times and are allegedly deciding to call it quits. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Prague zoo finds new use of elephant dung--making paper At first, their elephant dung was sold to gardeners as fertilizer. Now Prague Zoo has come up with a new use for it: making paper. Poor sleep results in poor grades, says Dutch study Indian students could learn from a new Dutch study that has linked poor grades to lack of sleep. Fish fatty acids could reduce depression Additionally, this study underscores the importance of EPA and DHA omega-3s for overall health and well-being, and supports an existing body of research on the connection between omega-3s and depression. More Science News»

		Sports
		World T20: India beat Bangladesh by one run Chasing 147, Bangladesh's batsmen fired in spurts but the pressure told with each wicket, and their chase ended on 145/9. As it happened: India vs Bangladesh India are currently fourth behind Australia in Group 2 and a big result against Bangladesh today will ease their qualification burden ahead of a potentially slippery meeting with Steve Smith's side in Mohali on Sunday. Told Hardik specifically not to try yorker: Dhoni Dhoni was all praise for young Hardik Pandya, who held his nerve during the last few moments and executed the instructions brilliantly by not bowling a yorker to Shuvagato Hom. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 reasons not to buy Apple's new iPhone SE iPhone SE may be the latest smartphone in Apple’s portfolio, but it may not be the best handset to buy for most people. We take a look at 7 reasons not to buy iPhone SE in India, especially at a price tag of Rs 39,000... iPhone SE at Rs 39,000 is a clever move from Apple: Analysts ​If one goes by the popular view, Apple may appear to have dissapointed Indian fans with its pricing of the all-new iPhone SE. However, analysts disagree as they see the iPhone SE's India pricing as a smart move by Apple. Apple iPhone SE to launch in India on April 8 Beetel Teletech Limited has announced that it will offer Apple's newest iPhone, iPhone SE, beginning April 8 at its over 3,500 retail outlets across India. More Technology News»

		Education
		Government working on aptitude test for school students The HRD ministry is developing an aptitude test that will help school students assess their areas of interest so that they can choose and pursue right courses. It has formed a task force comprising officials of CBSE, NCERT and psychometric experts for developing a "prototype" of this proposed test. Hungary mulls education reforms after protests says media Hungary is considering reforms to its public education system, a senior official said on Tuesday, following three major protests in two months against the centre-right government's centralized control over schools. Delhi University among world's elite, again It may have dropped one notch from last year, but Delhi University again ranks among the world's top 20 institutions for development studies. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Stanford chemists develop `ultra-sensitive test' for cancers It is usually said that early detection of cancer could lead to effective treatment, but a lot depends on the patient undergoing screening at the right time. If a new method developed by Stanford University researchers clicks in a soon-to-be launched clinical trial, tests will soon become more sensitive in picking up cancer cells than existing tests. Poor sleep results in poor grades, says Dutch study Indian students could learn from a new Dutch study that has linked poor grades to lack of sleep. Now send complaints against corrupt officials on Whatsapp After launching a website and a mobile app, the Maharashtra anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Tuesday launched its WhatsApp mobile service. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DJs in demand for Holi house parties in Delhi Bura na mano, aaj show nahi hai Cops create bypass at Bhairon Marg to tackle snarls A day after being criticised for massive traffic jams due to the cave-in at Bhairon Marg in central Delhi, traffic police on Wednesday created a bypass around the spot to allow vehicles to travel from Ring Road towards Mathura Road for the next 15 days. Signal timings of arterial roads around the affected stretch will also be tweaked during peak hours. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IMD open day: Visitors ask, when will city get rain? It's their job to predict the health of a day , to gauge in advance what's in store for the next 24 hours and even more.Officials at the Met department know what the clouds exactly indicate and which way the wind is blowing. On Wednesday , the common man got a glimpse of how the weatherman works and the tools he uses. No to plastic - Pollution board officials trawl the city looking for violators Almost two weeks after the government notified its ban on manufacture and sale of certain plastic products, special teams under the Karnataka State pollution Control Board (KSPCB), one of the implementing agencies, on Wednesday conducted inspections to check whether the proscribed material was still in circulation. Govt not to act against PU board chief; parents protest The Karnataka government on Wednesday ruled out action against Pallavi Akurthi, director of the pre-university board, who's caught in a storm following the leak of second-year PU chemistry question paper early this week. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		`Cannot suppress our voice with lathicharge' With the police preventing the entry of JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar into the University of Hyderabad on Wednesday, he addressed the students and media personnel outside the university gate. Arrested students face two separate cases After keeping the students and faculty members who were detained on Tuesday in custody for 24 hours at various police stations without informing their families or friends, Gachibowli police decided to produce them before a magistrate late in the night. `VC met Susheel Kumar, MP before returning to varsity' The Joint Action Committee for Social Justice (JAC) at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has termed the return of Appa Rao Podile as the vice-chancellor a `preplanned agenda'. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Nine women employees who gheraoed rly officer suspended Railways on Wednesday suspended nine women commercial staff who picketed chief commercial manager Ajeet Saxena after barging into his room at Southern Railway headquarters on Tuesday. Just like that: Beckham outside, bunkum inside The bright neon board can be seen from a distance but those wandering in often find it is the only attraction that pales the moment one gets past the door. Petrol in water bugs residents of Chromepet When residents of Nehru Nagar in Chromepet open their taps, they are greeted by an unbearable stench as the water pours out. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		When men queue up to make an ass of themselves! In India and several neighbouring countries, being paraded on a donkey with a blackened face and a shoe-garland is an exercising in shaming. However, for Ramesh Suvagiya, a 38-year old farmer in sleepy Borvav village of Junagadh district, it is a matter of celebration as he gets ready to roam the village on a donkey on the festive day of Dhuleti on Thursday. State backtracks on GR for holding FIRs against staff The state government informed the Gujarat high court on Wednesday that it has substituted the government resolution (GR) issued on February 2 with two fresh GRs issued on February 6 and March 19. Members Power Panel announces its candidates A day before the last date for withdrawal of nominations, the Members Power Panel (MPP) announced its candidates for Karnavati Club elections on Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Students showcase talent at science fair A two-day mega Science Fair was organised at Delhi Public School, Allahabad, where students exhibited their talent in various competitive events and interacted with experts. 'Eco-friendly nuke power better than fossil fuel' Interacting with the senior scientists of the institute, the senior official touched on a wide variety of areas where nuclear science is of importance to the country. MEMU train between Allahabad, Kanpur More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Squad to ensure city has a happy Holi The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and police have jointly formed a squad to conduct inspections in shops selling harmful colours that are high on chemicals or toxic substances. 3rd sandalwood tree axed within 4 days in Phulbani Morning classes in schools from April 2 In the wake of rising temperature, the state government on Tuesday declared morning classes in schools from April 2.No school will remain open after 11am, according to the government order. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Victim hard up for money Disguising as doctors, conmen targeted people desperate for money by offering Rs 50 to Rs 90 lakh. Duped by fake docs, man commits suicide A man committed suicide after he was duped by two persons impersonating as doctors of Apollo, Hyderabad. The duo allegedly made an offer of Rs 90 lakh in exchange for one of his kidney. Murder case registered A case of murder has been registered in the death of a 55-year-old Gulsher Khan of Kolar area, on March 20. Kolar police registered the case on the basis of autopsy report on Tuesday. Report said he was beaten to death with sticks. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Top govt docs hire Munnabhais to do their duty in Rohtak A `Munna Bhai MBBS' kind of plot has been unravelled in Rohtak's Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Haryana. Four senior doctors--three neurosurgeons and the head of the intensive care unit (ICU)--have been booked for `outsourcing' their duties to others for a price, allegedly even to people outside the medical profession, putting lives of patients at grave risk. Won't allow SYL to be built: Badal Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday said construction of the Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal would not be “allowed at any cost and under any circumstance.“ He asked the state to be prepared for a tough battle ahead to safeguard its river waters. '7 cases this year' More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Like cigarette packets, Ram Vilas Paswan wants warning labels on fast food too

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, March 23, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Like cigarette packets, Ram Vilas Paswan wants warning labels on fast food too BJP set to ensure exec meet message reaches workers Shah has decided that specific messages and the resolution emerging from the national executive will have to be adopted by state-level party executives within a week. ED to question 8 confidants of Chhagan Bhujbal The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified eight close confidants of senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in Nashik and Mumbai on whose names he and his nephew Sameer had purchased benami properties worth more than Rs 300 crore. More India News»

		Business
		Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings' Cab aggregator Uber filed a petition in Delhi high court accusing arch-rival Ola's employees of disrupting its business by creating over 93,000 false rider accounts using Uber's platform and using them to register over 4 lakh fake bookings only to cancel them at the last minute. BigBasket closes $150m fund-raise Now get a loan for hair transplant, dental braces More Business News»

		Environment
		Coal plants use enough water to supply 1 bn people: Greenpeace Coal plants are draining an already dwindling global water supply, Greenpeace has warned, saying they consume enough to meet the basic needs of one billion people and deepening a worldwide crisis. It named China, India and Turkey as three countries that have the most planned plants on areas that are running dry. NGT seeks complete data on sewage discharged in Ganga The National Green Tribunal on Monday slammed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over the quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns of the state and directed it to submit complete data on domestic and industrial waste released in the river. PETA files appeal to give copyright to Naruto monkey for his 'selfie' The animal right organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has reportedly filed an appeal against a lower court's decision in January this year that declined to give a macaque monkey the right to his famous selfie taken in Indonesia in 2011. More Environment News»

		World
		Denver airport evacuated over security threat Denver International Airport evacuated a section of its main terminal on Tuesday as officials investigated a possible security threat, airport officials said on Twitter. Homeland Security: No 'specific, credible' threat to US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says there is no "specific, credible intelligence'' of any plots against the United States like those carried out in Brussels. Trump looks to Arizona, Utah to build on his lead US Republican front-runner Donald Trump looked to Arizona and Utah on Tuesday to add to his big lead in the party's presidential nominating race in what would be another blow to an anti-Trump movement organized by establishment Republicans. More World News»

		Entertainment
		BT Exclusive: Holy crow! Is that Akshay? BT caught Akshay Kumar shooting in JLN stadium for Rajinikanth-starrer 2.0. Actors' alleged link-ups post marriage Here's a look at some star wives who have accepted their husband's philandering ways. Kangana has no time to plan her own party? In the last few years, Kangana Ranaut’s birthday parties have usually rocked Bollywood. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		British troops test Harry Potter-like invisibility cloak New York/ British troops are testing a Harry Potter-style "invisibility cloak" in the US that allows them to hide from the enemy with soldiers hailing it as a "brilliant piece". Elimination of HIV from DNA raises hope for AIDS cure Using a specialised gene editing system, scientists have shown that they can eliminate HIV from the DNA of human cells, paving the way for a cure for AIDS patients. Myth busted: Booze offers no net health benefits Researchers at University of Victoria in British Columbia examined 87 studies on the relationship between alcohol and mortality that involved nearly four million people. More Science News»

		Sports
		World T20: Guptill, bowlers hand New Zealand semi-final berth Guptill's 80 formed the fulcrum of the New Zealand innings that gave them a formidable total of 180 to defend, to which Pakistan fell short by 22 runs resulting in their ouster from the tournament. Shahid Afridi indicates he would retire after World Twenty20 Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi gave clear indications that he would retire from the shortest format after his team's campaign ends in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20. World T20: India seek hat-trick of Bangladesh wins Bangladesh are one loss away from exiting the ICC World Twenty20, and hoping to beat them are India, who twice this year have gotten past them in T20Is without much difficulty. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iPhone SE vs 6S: Which one to buy at Rs 39,000? Though Apple has dashed the hopes of many Indian buyers with the Rs 39,000 price tag of iPhone SE, there are still several people are looking for smartphones at that price point. Apple's new iPhone SE: 10 best features After months of speculation, iPhone SE is finally a reality. Apple introduced its least expensive iPhone on Monday, filling a hole in its product lineup with a small-screen model that targets new customers in emerging markets and fans of smaller phones as the company tries to stimulate falling phone sales. Here's a quick look at the top 10 features of the iPhone SE. Apple revises price of iPhone SE to Rs 39,000 in India Here's some not-so-good news for all those who were thrilled by the pricing of Apple's latest iPhone -- iPhone SE. The all-new iPhone will be available in India at a starting price of Rs 39,000 and not Rs 30,000 as previously reported. More Technology News»

		Education
		Hungary mulls education reforms after protests says media Hungary is considering reforms to its public education system, a senior official said on Tuesday, following three major protests in two months against the centre-right government's centralized control over schools. Delhi University among world's elite, again It may have dropped one notch from last year, but Delhi University again ranks among the world's top 20 institutions for development studies. Government brings online facility for medical colleges application As an add-on facility, Union Health Ministry on Monday introduced an online procedure of receiving application from medical colleges seeking to start post- graduation courses or increase seats in existing ones. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Teen serial hacker extorts 32,000 from MBA student A 17-year-old hacker was arrested by the city crime branch from his hometown in Chhattisgarh for allegedly extorting Rs 32,000 from an MBA student from Panchpakhadi in Thane after hacking into her Facebook account, securing her cellphone number and threatening to post her photographs if she did not pay up Strong winds keep Deonar dump smoking, but fire under control Now, send complaints against corrupt officials on WhatsApp The Maharashtra anti-corruption bureau on Tuesday launched its WhatsApp mobile service More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Major Bhairon Marg cave-in forces 2.5 lakh vehicles across Delhi to crawl With one carriageway of Bhairon Marg - used by traffic coming from Ring Road to Mathura Road - being closed overnight, the snarls began even before the morning rush hour. Delhi teen topples from balcony while throwing water balloons A 13-year-old boy was critically injured after falling off the first-floor balcony of his aunt's Rani Bagh house while throwing water balloons at people on the road below on Sunday. DANICS review casts shadow The Centre has asked the Union territories to submit an "integrity certificate and brief report" about the DANICS and DANIPS officers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Abraaj Group leads BigBasket's $150 mn fundraising Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) Global private equity investment firm Abraaj Group on Tuesday led a $150 million fundraising drive by Indian E-commerce grocery startup BigBasket. Under attack over ACB, Siddaramaiah briefs Cong top brass   Bengaluru, Mar 22 () Under fire over forming a separate Anti-Corruption Bureau, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah has written to his party top brass Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi defending the move, even as he rejected the Opposition demand for ACB withdrawal in the Assembly today. Siddaramaiah govt is non-performing: Shettar   Bengaluru, Mar 22 () Calling the Congress-led Karnataka government as "non performing", Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Jagadish Shettar today said Chief Minister Siddaramiah has the credit of borrowing the highest amount of loan in the history of the state. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad high court sets aside relief granted to Roja A division bench of the Hyderabad high court on Tuesday set aside the relief given by a single judge to YSR Congress legislator RK Roja over her suspension from the AP assembly for one year. AP reels under intense heat Andhra Pradesh reeled under oppressive heat on Tuesday even as the Met department warned of an intense heat wave in the next three days with the mercury rising by 2-3 degrees across coastal and Rayalaseema regions. VC returns, University of Hyderabad erupts Students are determined not to allow Podile to function and the protests are set to intensify further with JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar scheduled to join them on the campus on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		5 children go missing every day in TN: Report Ban on 344 drugs: Madras HC rules in favour HC directs TN to file reply in 2 weeks on G.O. Chennai, Mar 22 () The Madras High Court today directed Tamil Nadu government to file its reply on a PIL challenging the February 2 2016 government order making it mandatory to get remarks from government before ordering an inquiry on corruption charges against public servants, irrespective of More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Strike at Tata Nano Sanand plant ends Ahmedabad, Mar 22 () After exactly one month, the striking workers of Tata Nano plant at Sanand in Gujarat today called off their strike and decided to resume duty from tomorrow. Her space, her story: US Researcher explores connection between women and Gujarat's stepwells The many dimensions of Ahmedabad's stepwells More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Tempo-truck collision snuffs out five lives At least five labourers were killed and eight others sustained serious injuries when a tempo carrying them collided with a speeding truck near FCI Godown road under Industrial Area police station in trans-Yamuna area on Tuesday. MEMU train between Allahabad, Kanpur There is good news for passengers commuting between Allahabad and Kanpur on a regular basis as North Central Railway has decided to introduce a mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) train between the two stations. 2 labourers inhale poisonous gas, dead Two labourers died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a sewer line near Indira Gandhi statue on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Squad to ensure city has a happy Holi The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and police have jointly formed a squad to conduct inspections in shops selling harmful colours that are high on chemicals or toxic substances. 3rd sandalwood tree axed within 4 days in Phulbani Morning classes in schools from April 2 In the wake of rising temperature, the state government on Tuesday declared morning classes in schools from April 2.No school will remain open after 11am, according to the government order. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP to amend land lease Act, plans road map to double farm income MP BJP working committee meet on March 31 Exam stress: Class 12 boy slits vein with compass needle Fearing failure in Board exam, a class 12 student picked a compass from his geometry box and slit his veins, minutes before entering examination hall on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Captain Amarinder Singh kin's Swiss a/cs came under lens during UPA era Did someone in the UPA government try to frame former Congress chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh before the 2012 Punjab assembly elections or was the Income Tax (I-T) evasion probe, started against his wife and son in 2011, a genuine one? Haryana CM 'castes' aside surname after Jat agitation An emotional Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday told MLAs in the assembly that he doesn’t want people to suffix ‘Khattar’ with his name any more. He made the statement during a discussion on the recent Jat violence that left 30 people dead and the state deeply divided. Farming bodies call agri debt Bill an eyewash Farmer organisations have termed the 'Punjab Settlement of Agriculture Indebtedness Bill, passed by Punjab assembly on Tuesday for expeditious settlement of of non-institutional agriculture debt, as a mere eyewash. More Chandigarh News»

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