News Digest: BJP puts Gogoi grit to test

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, April 04, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		BJP puts Gogoi grit to test All Eyes On Model Polling Booths Rawat: BJP kept 100cr for buying Cong MLAs BJP units in seven states headless More India News»

		Business
		Project nod at the click of the mouse Govt Fast-Tracks Clearances, 10 States Set To Join One-Stop E-Biz Platform Essar enters UK retail market via Stanlow Essar Oil UK, a subsidiary of Essar Global promoted by the Ruias, is using the successful turnaround of Stanlow refinery to muscle its way into the cut-throat UK fuel retail business. UN veto: Traders warn to boycott Chinese goods Confederation of All India Traders has strongly criticized China's move to block India's bid at United Nations for a ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and threatened to boycott products from the neighbouring nation. More Business News»

		Environment
		World's 1st White Tiger Safari in MP opens Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday inaugurated the world's maiden 'White Tiger Safari' at Mukundpur in Satna district in the state's Vindhya region where the feline was first discovered more than 100 years ago. India to sign Paris climate change accord on April 22 The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world on track by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. Under the accord, at least 55 countries, accounting for an estimated 55 per cent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, will have to ratify or approve the agreement before it enters into force. Asia may face severe water crisis by 2050 Countries in Asia, including India, may face severe water shortage by 2050 due to rising economic activity, growing populations and climate change, MIT scientists have warned. There is a “high risk of severe water stress” in much of an area that is home to roughly half the world’s population, scientists said. More Environment News»

		World
		Nepal's coalition partner seeks Hindu State status Nepal's pro-Hindu party, part of the ruling coalition, on Sunday said it will table an amendment motion in the Parliament to reinstate Nepal as a Hindu nation, warning of massive street protests if the demand is not met. Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda to surrender on April 5 Bangladesh's beleaguered former prime minister Khaleda Zia will surrender before a court on Tuesday and seek bail in a case against her for instigating a deadly petrol bomb attack on a bus during an anti-government protest last year, her lawyer said on Sunday. Rains kill 36 in northwestern Pakistan: Officials At least 36 people were killed and 27 injured after heavy rain across northwest Pakistan caused the roofs of dozens of homes to collapse, officials said Sunday. Severe weather hits the country every year, with hundreds killed and huge tracts of prime farmland destroyed in recent years. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranbir-Katrina spotted at a friend's party It looks like there’s no truce happening between Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif anytime soon. Karisma still going strong with her beau Though speculations were rife that Karisma Kapoor has broken up with her businessman beau, Sandeep Toshniwal, the duo laid the rumours to rest when they were spotted together at a party hosted by Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday night. Ranveer and Varun's moment on the couch! Now, before your imagination goes wild, let us tell you what we are talking. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Rare white dwarf will reveal secrets of star evolution Researchers from Brazil and Germany have discovered a white dwarf that contains no hydrogen or helium whatsoever. This will enable astronomers to study the exposed core of the star unimpeded by these gases, providing a unique view on the lives of stellar bodies in their final stages of existence. Now, shock waves to treat infections? Laser cloaking device could hide us from aliens Other civilisations might try to find Earth-like planets using the same techniques we do, including looking for the dip in light when a planet moves directly in front of the star it orbits, researchers from Columbia University in New York said. More Science News»

		Sports
		Samuels, Brathwaite stun England to hand West Indies WT20 title Chasing 156, West Indies won by four wickets with two balls left at Eden Gardens. The dugout cleared, Carlos Brathwaite was mobbed by delirious team-mates, and the firecrackers went off. It was riveting cricket. West Indies men and women find their garden of Eden On Sunday at Eden Gardens, the two senior West Indian teams defied the odds to win the ICC World Twenty20 crowns. WATCH: Samuels chills out during media interactions True to their chill-out nature, Samuels put his padded legs on the table, during the entire conference, as he replied to the questions of the mediapersons. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Want to study abroad? Try these 8 apps Studying abroad in top universities is a dream that many Indian students have. Why the iPhone is so important to Apple Apple turned 40 on Friday, marking another big milestone for the world's most valuable company. How Tesla became the most lusted after car Model 3 makes electric debut by racking up more than 2 lakh pre-orders in 24 hours. So what's driving them crazy? More Technology News»

		Education
		Blunders by PU dept led to second paper leakage The department of pre-university education (DPUE) used the same set of papers printed for March 21 for the March 31 re-exam.The re-exam had to be cancelled after a second paper leak in 10 days. India calls for empowerment of autistic people Stressing on empowering autistic people through appropriate education and employment opportunities, India has called for enhancing quality of life of differently-abled children. India's permanent representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in an address here on Friday. Odisha govt wants Oriya Chair in BHU The government of Odisha intends to establish an Oriya Chair at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for teaching and learning of Oriya language. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hackers target rich for cyber extortion Next time you want to post photos of your holiday in the Caribbean or the French Riviera on Instagram or check into your favorite luxury hotel on Facebook, think again. With cyber criminals keeping tabs on the social media footprint of the well-heeled, you may be at the risk of virtual extortion. Croc attacks fisherman in Powai lake, residents want warning boards put up A 50-year-old man, who was casting a fishing net in Powai lake, was injured after a crocodile attacked him on Thursday. Fisherman Babu Bhure has been admitted to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar with deep bite marks on the leg and hand. Trailer causes 35L damage to FOB, no action against firm PWD Insists It Will Recover Costs From Transporter More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sachin takes on Windies Cricket Board post 'champions' win WT20 Following the smashing victory by the West Indies in the World Twenty20 in the Men's, Women's and the under 19 sections, Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar call on the West Indies Cricket Board to supports its team and address their concerns. Only left is right: Why disabled drivers miss discount trip It is clearly about the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing, only it involves the two legs rather than the hands in the case of Dr Satyendra Singh. For a month now, the teacher at the University College of Medical Sciences in the capital has been struggling with a peculiar problem, the resolution of which could help many others like him beat red tape. Govt declares 20k relief for farmers Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 20,000 per acre for farmers who lost their crops during unseasonal rain and hailstorm recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Water woes: Villagers forced to skip bath, postpone marriages The bright sun is blazing on water-starved Hittala Shirur village of Aland taluk in Kalaburagi, some 650 km from Bengaluru. Scores of people carrying pots queue up before a water tanker. Men, women and children jostle for space to fill a pot of water. Many fall down, only to try again. Bheemappa Hulambi, an elderly villager, watches them unperturbed. 300-acre tech park for women to come up at Harohalli Karnataka's first and exclusive tech park to be set up for women by the government will come up at Harohalli, Kanakapura taluk, 40km from Bengaluru and it'll be set up by women on 300 acres. From architects to contractors, it's women all the way who will get it up and running. The central government has accorded in-principle approval, recognizing it as a cluster for women with grants for common infrastructure. Hackers target rich for cyber extortion Next time you want to post photos of your holiday in the Caribbean or the French Riviera on Instagram or check into your favorite luxury hotel on Facebook, think again. With cyber criminals keeping tabs on the social media footprint of the well-heeled, you may be at the risk of virtual extortion. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HCU security personnel stop Patkar from entering campus Hyderabad, Apr 3 () Noted social activist Medha Patkar was today prevented from entering the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) campus by the varsity security personnel. Hyderabadis play dress up for a cause Hyderabadis play dress up for a cause FD fraud kingpin is a master scamster The arrest of Chunduri Venkata Koti Sai Kumar by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the multibank fixed deposit (FD) fraud case has revealed that he masterminded the entire scam in collusion with government officials, including some All India Service (AIS) officers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Lawyer check rule: Assns must apply for licences With the Supreme Court directing the Bar Council of India (BCI) to implement the Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has issued a circular directing advocate associations in the city to submit applications for certificates of practice. 3 of family perish in accident, 7-year-old girl battles for life Tamil Nadu's killer roads claimed the lives of a Chennai couple and their four-year-old boy near the border between Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram on State Highway 57 around Sunday noon. The couple's seven-year-old daughter is battling for life. Two 13-yr-old boys drown in temple tank at Korattur Two 13-year-old boys drowned in a temple tank in Korattur on Sunday afternoon. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Alarm over rapid rise of killer fungal infection Heena Patel (38) is in shock. The doctors recently removed almost half of her face, including the right eye, in a surgery to save her life. Jewellers strike enters 34th day, losses cross Rs. 10k crore The indefinite strike by jewellers across Gujarat entered its 34th day on Sunday as all jeweller shops continued to remain shut throughout the state.At the same time, losses by jewellers in Gujarat crossed the Rs 10,000 crore mark. Pankaj Patel resigns from research trust Dr Pankaj Patel, secretary of research foundation trust, at VS Hospital has resigned from his post and placed his resignation before VS hospital and Sheth Chinai nursing home trust. Sources claim that Patel has yet not explained reasons for his resignation. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Aspiring teachers stall stir Aspiring teachers on protest for the past two weeks have postponed their state-wide stir proposed for April 6. Artists from Sangam to blend culture hues on Simhastha stage Simhastha Kumbh is going to be held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, from April 22 this year but the city also has a role to play in the event. BJP aims to win over farmers The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would launch Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in 90,000 villages of the state to win over farmers ahead of forthcoming state assembly elections. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		MCL becomes No 1 coal producer of India in FY 2016 Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 () Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) today said it has become the top coal producer in the country by producing a record 138 mt of dry fuel in the financial year 2015-16, contributing 39 per cent to the incremental growth of Coal India Limited. Cuttack girl selected for Yale University Progm Odisha reels under scorching heat More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		World's 1st White Tiger Safari in Madhya Pradesh opened for public today After MP MLAs, BMC corporators demand pay hike Elected representatives of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) delayed scheduled meeting of the Mayor-in-Council by over three hours demanding a hike in honorarium and salary. Salary hike of MLAs, ministers to scrape coffers by Rs29 crore Hike in salary and allowances of legislators and ministers of Madhya Pradesh would cost the state exchequer over Rs 29 crore a year.The hike was cleared by the assembly through three separate bills.The Salary Allowances and Pension of MLAs (Amendment) Bill, 2016, enhanced salaries of sitting members to Rs 1.10 lakh per month from Rs 71,000 sanctioned previously. This would cost the state's coffer Rs 25.86 crore. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		SAD leader seeks probe into AAP's 'foreign funding' Chandigarh, Apr 3 () SAD leader Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal today alleged many AAP leaders are embarking on overseas trips to "fill their coffers" and demanded a probe into the source of the party's foreign funds. After Hans fiasco, Valmiki/Mahabi leaders of Congress to now show political muscle in Congress through major conference Theatre show in memory of Balwant Gargi Panjab University will host a theatre show to commemorate birth centenary of playwright and theatre director and Padam Shree awardee Balwant Gargi from April 3 to April 8 at the department of Indian theatre at 6.30pm every day. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Punjabis line up for 'Nirbheek'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, April 03, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Punjabis line up for 'Nirbheek' Buyers from Punjab are queueing up to buy ‘Nirbheek’, a light-weight revolver made by Kanpur’s Field Gun Factory exclusively for women. Sales figures reveal that of the total applications received for the gun, almost threefourth were from Punjab. US military grants Indian-American Sikh officer religious rights An Indian-American Sikh military officer in the US has been granted permission to wear a religious beard and turban while in uniform, the media reported on Friday. 17 years on, Sukhbir acquitted of violence during canvassing Deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal on Saturday got a major relief when a Faridkot court acquitted him in a decade-old case related to poll violence in 1999. More India News»

		Business
		ICICI Prudential pips HDFC, becomes largest fund house ICICI Prudential had an average AUM of Rs 175,880.9 crore for the quarter ending March, data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed. HDFC had an average AUM of Rs. 175,779.4 crore for the period. HDFC held the top slot for 4 ½ years. Bullion market shut to protest 1% excise duty Gold traders, jewellers and artisans have been observing strike since March 2, demanding roll-back of the budgetary proposal that has impacted the trade. Meanwhile, the government has constituted a panel under former chief economic advisor Ashok Lahri to look into the demands of jewellers. Need to end needless rules to boost growth: Kant India needs to do away with "unnecessary rules and procedures" to grow in double digits in the long term, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said. He added that focus must also be on more systemic reforms in sectors such as education and health More Business News»

		Environment
		India to sign Paris climate change accord on April 22 The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world on track by limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. Under the accord, at least 55 countries, accounting for an estimated 55 per cent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions, will have to ratify or approve the agreement before it enters into force. Asia may face severe water crisis by 2050 Countries in Asia, including India, may face severe water shortage by 2050 due to rising economic activity, growing populations and climate change, MIT scientists have warned. There is a “high risk of severe water stress” in much of an area that is home to roughly half the world’s population, scientists said. China braces for "severe" flooding on Yangtze River Severe floods are expected on China's Yangtze River this year due to a strong El Nino weather pattern, state media said, raising the risk of deaths and damage to property and crops along the country's longest waterway. More Environment News»

		World
		Belgian police arrest protesters, stand off with youths US plans third patrol near South China Sea islands White House intruder caught after scaling fence: Secret Service More World News»

		Entertainment
		Tulsi Kumar's 'Mere Papa' left Anil Kapoor in tears The Kumar family paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Gulshan Kumar in a nostalgic musical evening called ‘Suron Ke Rang’ last year, which was organised by T-Series honcho Bhushan Kumar. Deepika Padukone not doing 'Baahubali 2' Recently, there were reports about Deepika Padukone starring in the hugely-awaited ‘Baahubali 2’. But IANS has reported that the news is false. Kareena Kapoor to star in Bhansali's next? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa, Japan make 2.95 million satellite Earth images free Overfed fetus may become an overweight adolescent DNA study confirms extinction of ancient Americans caused by European colonisers More Science News»

		Sports
		World T20: West Indies need Samuels of 2012, not 2014 From being West Indies' hero in the 2012 final, in the 2014 semi-final Marlon Samuels had snuffed out their hopes of victory. Which Samuels will appear on Sunday? Record-breaking Hamilton scorches to Bahrain Grand Prix pole World champion Lewis Hamilton secured the 51st pole position of his career and his second of the season for Mercedes with the fastest lap ever at the Bahrain International Circuit. Constant doubts, criticism bring West Indies together: Sammy Darren Sammy has spoken emotionally about the hurt caused by repeated doubts and questioning of West Indies as a Twenty20 team, and of the off-field problems he and his team-mates have had to overcome to put together a superb run in the WT20. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 budget Android smartphones with big batteries  Here are 5 smartphones under Rs 12,000 that promise to deliver long lasting performance. 12 weird but true facts about technology Here are a bunch of facts and anecdotes that sound so ridiculous, you'll question their authenticity. How to increase storage on your iPhone with this unusual hack An unusual hack which can dramatically increase the available storage space on your iPhone has been discovered. More Technology News»

		Education
		Blunders by PU dept led to second paper leakage The department of pre-university education (DPUE) used the same set of papers printed for March 21 for the March 31 re-exam.The re-exam had to be cancelled after a second paper leak in 10 days. India calls for empowerment of autistic people Stressing on empowering autistic people through appropriate education and employment opportunities, India has called for enhancing quality of life of differently-abled children. India's permanent representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in an address here on Friday. Odisha govt wants Oriya Chair in BHU The government of Odisha intends to establish an Oriya Chair at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for teaching and learning of Oriya language. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shani Temple row: Law and order must not be disturbed for 'publicity', says Fadnavis Mumbai, Apr. 'Rahul's ex assaulted both him & Pratyusha in flat' Pratyusha’s friends had never been too fond of Rahul or in favour of Pratyusha’s decision to marry him. They alleged that Pratyusha confided in them that Rahul “harassed” her Women twice as prone to feeling blue 2/3rd Of Depressed People Likely To Have Suicidal Thoughts At Some Point More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Hazel Crowney parties at Stellar in Delhi Delhiites were pleasantly surprised to see actress Hazel Crowney partying with them at Stellar recently. Zai Unplugged launched at Pacific Mall at Tagore Garden in Delhi Guests at the event were seen grooving to the foot tapping music and enjoying a lavish spread of their exotic food menu. Congress tries to paint AAP into corner Citing the observations made by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which has taken a serious note of the unspent funds in the Delhi budget for 2014-15, the Delhi Congress has called upon the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to spend the “planned funds on time for the development of the capital” More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Blunders by PU dept led to second paper leakage The department of pre-university education (DPUE) used the same set of papers printed for March 21 for the March 31 re-exam.The re-exam had to be cancelled after a second paper leak in 10 days. CET won't be postponed, says education minister Primary and secondary education minister Kimmane Rathnakar on Saturday said the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to professional courses will not be postponed.It will be held as scheduled on May 4 and 5. Close shave as LPG tanker topples in crowded area An LPG tanker toppled in on national highway 66 in the heart of Honnavar town on Saturday morning, creating anxiety among people of the crowded area.There was no leak and no one was injured in the accident. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Commuting via the 'death zone' Cyberabad usually evokes the mental image of gleaming buildings and high-end infrastructure, but one particular stretch in this part of the city is now being dubbed as a 'death zone'. Stress, muscle pains taking a toll on techies Spending long hours hunched in front of their laptops, increasingly many techies in the city are complaining of severe shoulder pain or regular bouts of backaches. Gold jewellers hold rally in Hyderabad Gold jewellers and bullion traders in the city held a rally on Saturday morning from Old Jail to Pot Market to protest against the 1 per cent excise duty announced in the Union budget. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kamaraj's relatives join the party he opposed Three close relatives of late Congress leader K Kamaraj, including T S K Mayuri Kannan, joined DMK in the presence of its treasurer M K Stalin at Anna Arivalayam, the party headquarters. BJP to train film stars in public speaking As political parties scramble to rope in celluloid stars to campaign for them, the BJP has drafted a training programme for film artistes and directors on public speaking before campaigns pick up pace. Date of a different kind: App unites the disabled Elliot's Beach will play host to people with disabilities who are looking to find love, on Sunday. Inclov, a dating app that focuses on disabilities and health disorders , is organising a meet-up for its users. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Boy goes missing from Mithakhali A 12-year-old boy, who had gone to meet his father on Friday, went missing on Saturday from Mithakhali area. Sarkhej murder: Cops want DFS to reconstruct face Police Sought A List Of Missing Persons From Six Adjoining Districts Jain sects to vote on guidelines for monks Guidelines For Monks, Followers To Be Announced More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Aspiring teachers stall stir Aspiring teachers on protest for the past two weeks have postponed their state-wide stir proposed for April 6. Artists from Sangam to blend culture hues on Simhastha stage Simhastha Kumbh is going to be held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, from April 22 this year but the city also has a role to play in the event. BJP aims to win over farmers The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would launch Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in 90,000 villages of the state to win over farmers ahead of forthcoming state assembly elections. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		OHRC directs prison authorities to end fast by Maoists Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 () The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) today directed the Additional Director General, Prisons, to end the ongoing hunger strike of 12 Maoists including Donna Keshav Rao alias Azad. Odisha Divas celebrated in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata Odia brethren in New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata on Friday celebrated the 80th Odisha Divas with gaiety and fervor to mark the formation of Odisha as a separate province in 1936. Mancheswar railway workshop to install solar power plant East Coast Railway’s (ECoR) Carriage Repair Workshop at Mancheswar here would have a solar power plant by the end of this financial year to produce green energy in order to meet its power demand. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Whatsapp for complaint to transport dept and win prizes So the next time you see an overloaded bus, you can Whatsapp to transport department officials, on the number 94799-25125 released by department on Friday evening and the status said, “Whatsapp karo, inam paao”. Key accused of Datia blast may be booked under NSA Heat wave in Bundelkhand, Khajuraho hottest in MP More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjabis line up for 'Nirbheek' Buyers from Punjab are queueing up to buy ‘Nirbheek’, a light-weight revolver made by Kanpur’s Field Gun Factory exclusively for women. Sales figures reveal that of the total applications received for the gun, almost threefourth were from Punjab. US-based NGO trains Punjab farmers to go organic In a bid to promote organic farming as 'Nanak Kheti,' NGO EcoSikh, in collaboration with the Living Successfully Foundation, organized a workshop at Lalchian village near Guru Harsahai town of Ferozepur on Saturday. US military grants Indian-American Sikh officer religious rights An Indian-American Sikh military officer in the US has been granted permission to wear a religious beard and turban while in uniform, the media reported on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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