News Digest: 'Lack of transparency in poll funding, spending'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, May 24, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		'Lack of transparency in poll funding, spending' `Insurance even for death after refusing treatment' NHAI to repay lenders for 'languishing' projects More India News»

		Business
		RBI plans to cap customer liability in online frauds The RBI is examining a proposal to cap customers’ liability in the event of an online fraud. Capital is last thing needed to take on Amazon: Flipkart CEO Binny Bansal, CEO of Flipkart, took over the reins at the country’s largest online commerce firm around four months back amid unbridled competition from Amazon. Never known to be the face of Flipkart — that role was played by his co-founder and erstwhile CEO Sachin Bansal — the 33-year-old is only just beginning to warm up to his public role as the company’s chief. Patanjali now targets Horlicks After taking on global giants like Colgate Palmolive, Nestle and to some extent Unilever in India across various categories in the FMCG segment, yoga guru Baba Ramdev is taking on GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, another world major in the health food drink (HFD) category. More Business News»

		Environment
		Burning all fossil fuels would scorch Earth: Study Using all fossil fuel reserves would inject about five trillion tonnes of heat-trapping carbon into the atmosphere, making Earth more unlivable than scientists had projected, a study says. Even if we curb oil, gas and coal usage, nature could add massive amounts of greenhouse gases all by itself. Mangrove Conservation project kicks off in Kerala The project in the Kannur district aims at ensuring survival of existing mangroves and increase acreage of such habitats in the state, potentially making it a model for the rest of the country. India cages endangered lions after fatal attacks After three villagers were killed in past few months, 13 endangered Asiatic lions in western India have been caged. Gujarat's chief minister AF Khan said lions that have preyed upon humans will be analyzed, while the rest will be introduced back into the wild. More Environment News»

		World
		Blasts kill over 120 in Syrian government-held cities Bomb blasts killed scores of people in the Syrian coastal cities of Jableh and Tartous, and wounded many others in the government-controlled territory that hosts Russian military bases, state media said. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks in the Mediterranean cites. Barack Obama lifts decadesold US arms ban to Vietnam The US President lifted a half-century-old ban on selling arms to Vietnam, looking to bolster a government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner in a region that he has tried to place at the centre of his foreign policy legacy. His move was the latest step to counter China's influence in Asia. Iraq forces launch assault on ISIS bastion Fallujah Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State on Monday in the opening stages of an operation to retake Fallujah, one of the toughest targets yet in Baghdad's war against the jihadists. Officials said several dozen families had fled the city, but the jihadists have sought to prevent civilians from leaving. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Meet Ajay Devgn's discovery Sayyeshaa Sayyeshaa is set to make her Bollywood debut in Ajay Devgn's Shivaay. What does Iulia Vantur's Instagram post hint at? Rumour mills have been abuzz with the news that Salman and Iulia might tie the knot sooner than expected and it seems Iulia, through her Instagram post, wants things to happen when they are destined to happen. Why Veerappan wanted to abduct Rajinikanth RGV seems to be in his element as he makes a comeback with 'Veerappan', a dark gritty reality of the most dangerous killer. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New 'fountain of youth' gene may prevent heart attack, stroke Oct4, a gene, thought to be inactive in adults, may actually play a vital role in preventing heart attacks and strokes and could also delay some of the effects of ageing, scientists have found. They said the gene could also prove critical in the field of regenerative medicine. ISRO gets the technology it aims for with its successful indigenous space shuttle launch Cue-based reminders can help you remember daily tasks New research suggests that linking everyday tasks to distinctive cues that one encounters at the right place and the right time may help remember to follow through them. The research was published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. More Science News»

		Sports
		Chahal, Fazal in for Zimbabwe tour; Dhoni to lead MS Dhoni will lead India’s revamped ODI and Twenty20 international squad in next month’s tour of Zimbabwe, one that features five uncapped players and missing a host of regular players such as Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan, and Ashwin. Sachin Tendulkar meets Rio-bound wrestlers, boosts morale As Indian Olympic Association's goodwill ambassador, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has been meeting athletes who have qualified for the Olympics and encouraging them to give their best at Rio de Janeiro. Never thought I'd get to play under Dhoni: Karun Nair The Karnataka batsman has been named in India's limited-overs squads for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, among other uncapped players. More Sports News»

		Technology
		In pics: Inside Apple's all new store in San Francisco On the 15th anniversary of opening its first Apple Store, the Cupertino based tech giant is going for a reboot led by its design guru Jony Ive and Angela Ahrendts, who worked at Burberry prior to joining Apple. Upgraded Asus Zenfone Max launched starting at Rs 9,999: Specs and features revealed While the new version of the Asus Zenfone Max features the same design as its previous version, it houses some bumped up specifications when it comes to the processor, RAM, and inbuilt storage. Apple-Google rivalry continues At the top of the corporate world, Apple and Google are in a back-and-forth battle to be number one. More Technology News»

		Education
		Nadda meets Prez on NEET row HRD mulling board for Vedic and Sanskrit education The HRD ministry is mulling a plan to set up a central board for Vedic and Sanskrit education which would be first of its kind in the country. Earlier, a government-appointed panel suggested that the Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan in Ujjain be made a Central Sanskrit and Vedic Studies Board. IIMB ranks among Top 50 Global schools for Executive Education IIMB takes the 47th position in the overall Financial Times Executive Education 2016 Ranking and is ranked alongside prestigious universities like London Business School, IESE, IMD, Harvard Business School, University of Oxford, among others. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai Port Trust to revamp international cruise terminal The city’s tourism industry is set to get a shot in the arm as the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) has decided to overhaul the international cruise terminal as part of its port land development project Spurned man kills sister-in-law, rapes body and dumps it in Malad creek Four months after a woman was brutally murdered, raped and her body stuffed in a sack and dumped in a creek at Malad, the police arrested her brother-in-law, his relative and friend for the crime Cop station assault: Witness yet to be summoned Cops probing a video clip in which a police officer is seen thrashing a couple with a stick inside the Kandivli police station are yet to summon the witness who recorded it. Hotelier Rakesh Shetty had shot the clip late on May 11 when he had gone to the police station to register a complaint of intimidation. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		IndiGo pilots mistake road for runway, almost land there The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended flying licences of two pilots of IndiGo for mistaking a road parallel to the runway at Jaipur Airport as the airstrip where they were supposed to land. DPCC mops up Rs 1 cr from drive against dust The crackdown on polluting construction sites has bagged the Delhi Pollution Control Committee over Rs 1.18 crore in fines for violation of dust control measures alone CSE raises red flag on additive in bread, seeks ban citing health risk India Allows Potassium Bromate & Iodate Within Limits; Govt Orders Inquiry More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		B'luru boy gets top CLAT rank in first attempt Nearly eight hours of study every day for a year and guidance from seniors helped Viraj Ananth, a student of Vidyashilp Academy , secure the first rank in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Kolar man strangles his daughter in honour killing An upper-caste minor girl was killed by her father on Sunday allegedly for her relationship with a dalit boy. Sim card leads cops to clueless farmer, accused still at large In hot pursuit of a human trafficker, little did cops expect a googly that not just stumped them but also left a poor farmer shell-shocked. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		GHMC's `paperless plan' faces IT glitch The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) plans to go paperless from June 1 this year, but residents are not convinced about its technological prowess. `Hyderabad ridge' also a heritage precinct On April 30, 2000, the erstwhile Hyderabad Urban Development Authority published a notification (No. 3023) identifying six additional heritage precincts in Hyderabad, covering historical localities and areas of environmental importance. JNTU-H's evaluation process questioned Engineering students of colleges affiliated to Jawharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad have sought changes in the exam evaluation system, claiming that currently professors spend hardly a few minutes to correct each paper. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rajendran back as city police commissioner The new AIADMK government on Monday reinstated city police commissioner T K Rajendran (DGP) and J K Tripathy , ADGP (law & order), trans ferred by the Election Commission during the model code of conduct. Day 1: Jaya closes 500 Tasmac shops, signs freebie papers Soon after being sworn in as the chief minister, J Jayalalithaa drove to her chamber in Fort St George and signed five orders that were at the core of the AIADMK manifesto. City Union Bank Q4 profit up 13% at Rs 112 cr More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Abhayam finds 'missing' woman, girls aboard train A woman, in her early forties, left her Bhavnagar home in a huff with her daughter and niece - aged 17 and 15 - without telling anybody on Sunday evening. CLAT result: 3 Ahmedabad students in top 1,000 CLAT 2016 Crime branch nabs three for robbing Kalol jeweller 3 Kg Silver And Country-Made Pistol Recovered More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Shab-e-Baraat observed with traditional fervour Shab-e-Barat was observed with traditional fervour on Sunday night.Prayers were held in the mosques.People visited the graves of their ancestors in various graveyards and paid respects at the tombs of saints. Traders stall Allahabad Municipal Corporation's anti-encroachment drive in Civil Lines, demand amenities The demolition squad of Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) had to retreat in Civil Lines area on Monday after protest from the businessmen. Winds cool Sangam, slight drizzle likely Denizens were in for relief from sultry weather after high-velocity winds hovering o ver the region on Monday brought down temperature by four degrees. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Plus II course, exam pattern to change The state government on Monday announced to implement upgraded syllabus for Plus II, very similar to CBSE curriculum, and a changed examination pattern from this academic year. Mother fights for child's custody Despite the Supreme Court's ruling that a mother is a primary caregiver and should be given the custody of a child below five years in case of separation of parents, Puri police thinks otherwise. Odisha Plus II finally a part of schools Twenty-seven years after the government decided to separate Plus II from colleges and make it part of school education in 1989, the state government finally implemented the move on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		NCDRC slaps Rs 50,000 fine on coca cola, complainant donates it to consumer welfare fund This manufacturing unit of coca cola is located in Jabalpur and appealw as filed by Vikas Mittal, managing director of Coca cola plant. BJP central leaders to hold press conferences in MP on Modi govt achievements Twenty-eight Union ministers and BJP central leaders will address press conferences throughout Madhya Pradesh on the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government after completion of two years in power. Heat stroke kills 7 in Madhya Pradesh Heat Stroke has killed 7 people in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh in past 24 hours. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sikh Canadian politician may have a school named after him A rare honour is on the cards for a Sikh Canadian politician of Punjabi origin, as an online survey is being carried out to know whether a school should be named after Manmeet Bhullar -- member, legislative assembly of Alberta -- after nearly six months of his death in a road accident in 30 cobras found from Karnal house At least 30 baby cobras were recovered from a house in Karnal on Sunday.Ravindra Singla, a resident of Karnal, was in for a shock when he spotted snakelets in his bathroom one fine day. He got rid of them by seeking help from a snake charmer. Water crisis troubles hostellers at PU With exam pressure, the Panjab University students are also grappling with water crisis in their hostels. Lower water supply in washrooms is what students say that can deal with but the scarcity of drinking water has become a huge problem for hostellers this summer. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Bajrang Dal men get arms training 'to save Hindus'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 23, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Bajrang Dal men get arms training 'to save Hindus' Right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal has started training its cadre in Uttar Pradesh in using rifles, swords and laathis so that they can 'protect Hindus from non-brothers'. Kejriwal calls for a revolution in Goa "When it comes to corruption, there's no difference between the BJP and Congress," charged Kejriwal, urging the people to give AAP a chance and create a revolution in Goa. 'Ex-CBI chief told me to file closure report in coal case' During his deposition, the officer said, "Upon completion of all necessary investigation, I submitted my report to my senior officer in CBI. More India News»

		Business
		Insurers tweet their way to customers Insurance companies are taking to twitter in a big way. Most of them use twitter to engage in conversation with their policyholders, help them on enquiries and as a complaint portal. In a fin-tech initiative, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance recently launched #TweetInsurance @BajajAllianz, aimed at helping policyholders and prospective customers get quotes on policies, updates on claims and even a soft copy of the policy document online. PM hints at overdraft for Jan-Dhan account holders Jan-Dhan Yojana account holders may soon be able to access an overdraft facility using their RuPay debit card, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted in his 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast to the nation on Sunday. Flipkart rejigs top deck to boost mobile phone sales In a bid to improve its seller ecosystem, the country's largest online retailer Flipkart has rejigged top-level roles in its core marketplace business. Samardeep Subandh, who joined the Bengaluru-based e-tailer as its marketing head in December last year, has taken over as head of categories. More Business News»

		Environment
		110 rhinos died in Indian zoos from 1965 to 2015 An ongoing research titled ‘Great Asian One Horned Rhinoceros dying in Indian Zoos’ by a wildlife expert has revealed that 110 rhinos have died in Indian zoos during the period from 1965 to 2015. The research stated that only 34 of these rhinos were born in zoos. Law on civil penalties on anvil to protect environment Giving details of the proposed law, environment minister Prakash Javadekar said besides covering industries and other private entities, it will have provision to impose heavy penalties on government agencies, local bodies and state-run institutions. Why sea ice cover around Antarctica is rising? The researchers found that two persistent geological factors, the topography of Antarctica and the depth of the ocean surrounding it, are influencing winds and ocean currents, respectively, to drive the formation and evolution of Antarctica's sea ice cover and help sustain it. More Environment News»

		World
		President Obama lands in Vietnam to boost ties US President Barack Obama landed in Vietnam late on Sunday for a landmark visit capping two decades of rapprochement between the former wartime foes, as both countries look to push trade and check Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. Iraq announces start of operation to retake Fallujah Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday announced the start of a military operation to retake the city of Fallujah from the Islamic State group. Greek parliament approves controversial bailout measures Greek lawmakers on Sunday adopted another batch of controversial spending cuts and tax hikes ahead of a crunch Eurogroup meeting expected to unlock much-needed bailout funds for the debt-ridden country. More World News»

		Entertainment
		When celebs' actions say more than words... Bollywood mysteries that remain unsolved Strange similarities between Sajid & Akshay ​Akshay Kumar shares a terrific relationship with most of his filmmakers and his camaraderie with Sajid Nadiadwala,​ tops the charts! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		India to get new indigenously-built supercomputer next year The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing that built India's first supercomputer, Param, is handling the project. The government had, in March 2015, approved the plan of the National Supercomputing Mission, under which 80 supercomputers will be built in the next seven years. 'New form of light discovered' One of the measurable characteristics of a beam of light is known as angular momentum. Until now, it was thought that in all forms of light the angular momentum would be a multiple of Planck's constant. But, in the new form of light the angular momentum of each photon takes only half of this value. Prenatal exposure to anti-depressants may lower birth weight The findings showed that infants exposed to commonly prescribed anti-depressants during two or more trimesters weighed 205 grams less than infants whose mothers were not exposed to any anti-depressants. Also, the birth of such babies would, on an average, take place 4.9 days earlier. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Virat Kohli 54* powers RCB to playoffs Virat Kohli played another match-winning innings as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets to march into playoffs. The victory, their fourth in a row, also took RCB to the second in the standings and avoided the Eliminator. IPL: KKR beat Sunrisers by 22 runs, march into playoffs Sunil Narine's outstanding bowling figures of 3/26 helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seal a 22-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday and march into the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli makes you stand up and applaud: Ravi Shastri Kohli has been in brilliant form of late, scoring a record 865 runs from 13 games at the 9th edition of IPL. Shastri said, " Virat has hit a purple patch. It's terrific batting. If he goes on like this, it will only keep on serving Indian cricket and be beneficial to it." More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 10 interesting facts Close on the heels of Apple CEO Tim Cook's India visit, another tech head honcho is coming to the country. Apple iPhone 7 to come in 3 display variants? There are a plethora of rumours on the web regarding iPhone 7 specs and release date. Tom Cruise's Minority Report technology arrives a few years early The gesture-tracking technology used by Tom Cruise's pre-crime fighting police officer in Minority Report, the sci-fi movie set in 2054, has arrived a few years early. More Technology News»

		Education
		Students find JEE advanced paper tough The students who appeared for the exam found that the question paper was "more difficult" than last year's, especially the physics section, which contained many difficult questions.Around 2,500 students appeared for the exam at 8 centres in the city and most walked out of the centres with gloomy faces after the exam. DUTA executive announces boycott of evaluation process for 4 days Delhi University Teachers’ Assocation has announced boycott of evaluation in DU from Tuesday, May 24 to Friday, May 27, in protest against the new UGC Gazette Notification amending the UGC 2010 Regulation that alters work-load requirements for college teachers. If the governemnt doesn’t listen, teachers may even boycott the admission process. Never stressed myself, says CBSE toper Sukriti More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Pirouetting his way from Israel to Mumbai Yehuda Maor still remembers that evening, over six decades ago, when his parents took him for a staging of the acclaimed Russian ballet Swan Lake. 'Most flyers prefer to pay Customs duty via cards' Some bring bags packed with electronic goods or liquor bottles, others may walk in, gleaming with jewellery and designer bags. But most passengers who shop abroad don’t have much of a clue on what could get them into trouble with the men-in-white who man the red/ green customs clearance channels at arrivals section of Mumbai airport. Teen chasing pigeons falls 40ft between bldgs, dies An 18-year-old boy, who was chasing pigeons, died after falling from the fourth-floor terrace of a building in Koparkhairane around 12.30pm on Sunday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man with 'villain is back' stickers on bike battered Congolese to death Stickers on his bike scream, "Villain is back".Mobin Azad Saifi, 23, accused in a sensational molestation case in Vasant Kunj last December, appears to have lived up to the slogan, again. HC rejects PIL against Metro move to scrap station plan Stressing the need to “respect opinion of experts”, the Delhi high court has declined to issue directions to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to construct an interchange station on the metro line connecting Noida to Janakpuri West, and the Airport Express Line. 'Serial offender' molests two girls in night shelter A man, suspected to be a serial offender, has allegedly sexually abused two girls in a night shelter located near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in central Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Farmer turns messiah, holds mass marriages for Muslims At 62, Mohammed Anwar Khadri is an unassuming social worker who lives in a small house in Tippu Nagar, Shivamogga. Khadri is well-known here for his more popular activity of hosting mass marriages for poor Muslims. He took his initiative to a more personal level by getting his daughter married in such a programme. On April 24, Karnataka saw one of the largest mass marriages, with 163 couples tying the knot in a single ceremony. Nurses fly out to greener pastures, Karnataka hospitals battle staff crunch This year, the health and family welfare department of Karnataka has recorded 2,118 vacancies of nurses and 1,504 of paramedical staff in government hospitals.So where all the nurses? Most of them are migrating abroad for better pay and work conditions, say experts. Lakes under threat? Now you can approach an authority The next time you see a lake encroached or polluted in your vicinity, you need not run from pillar to post to save it. The newly constituted Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority (KLCDA), which has replaced the Lake Development Authority (LDA), is in the process of fixing responsibilities for all waterbodies. This means, there will be a designated officer to whom you can approach or lodge a complaint. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabadis turn up to lend support for saving green cover In a show of solidarity to preserve Hyderabad's depleting green spaces, hundreds of citizens from various walks of life gathered at the KBR Park on Sunday evening to participate in the silent candlelight march organized by Times of India as part of its efforts to protect the city's green cover from being bulldozed. Cash custodians of ATMs turn thieves To the shock of investigators, police discovered that the honchos of RCI Cash Management Services, who lodged the complaint, were behind the racket, spanning across several states in the country. Some key accused were reportedly taken into custody and police have managed to recover Rs 1 crore of the stolen cash. The case would also be transferred to the Central Crime Station (CCS). 14-year-old tries to retrieve ball from lake, drowns A 14-year-old boy drowned in Nallacheruvu at Kukatpally while trying to fetch a ball that fell in the water on Sunday afternoon. Apparently, desilting work is being done at the lake by the state government as part of Mission Kakatiya programme. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Through the lens: A sad tale of manual scavengers' families According to the 2011 Census, there are at least 1.8 lakh people involved in manual scavenging across the country. The `Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013' bans the manual cleaning of septic tanks and sewers. Even though the Supreme Court ordered the government to take swift measures to end the system in 2014, manual scavenging continues in many parts of the country, particularly in Tamil Nadu. Jaya to be sworn in as CM today, Stalin likely to attend function On Monday, J Jayalalithaa will be sworn in for the sixth time as chief minister of Tamil Nadu at the Centenary Auditorium of Madras University. This will be her second consecutive term - a rarity in TN. In a move that could notch down the political acrimony in the state, DMK treasurer M K Stalin has indicated he will attend the swearing-in. Jaya's swearing-in preparation hits traffic on Marina Hundreds of people travelling on Kamarajar Salai and Radhakrishnan Salai got stuck for more than 45 minutes as arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet hampered smooth flow of vehicles on Sunday. Several motorists were caught on the Gandhi Statue-Madras University and the Music Academy-DGP office stretches as traffic moved at a snail's pace. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		2 held in city for kidnapping of 13-year-old boy in Punjab Crime branch sleuths on Sunday nabbed Ashok Kurup of Kerala and Navin Rishi of Bihar for kidnapping a 13-year-old boy in Punjab for ransom.Crime branch sources said that the boy has already been freed. State drowning in bigger heatwaves: Study Rainfall Of All Districts And Data From 9 Met Stations Tell The Tale 'Green Wave' to counter heatwave Hundreds Participate In Plantation Campaign More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sufi songs reveberate Khusrau Bagh, Sabri Bros' rendition wows audience The lush green and serene surroundings of majestic Khusrau Bagh came alive with soul-stirring Sufi songs.Famous Sabri brothers' three-hour rendition kept the audience spell-bound. CBSE report card: Govt schools score over public It is contrary to boards like Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board), where students of private schools and aided schools have proformed better than government schools. Car rams bus, two killed Two people were killed in an accident on Allahabad-Kanpur highway in Mooratganj area of Kaushambi district on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Union minister accuses Odisha CM of leading a corrupt, inefficient regime Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan here on Sunday accused chief minister Naveen Patnaik of leading a corrupt and inefficient regime, a charge vehemently countered by the BJD. Thunder squall hits Sambalpur RBI guv: India's 7.5% growth means macro-level stability Rajan was speaking on 'The Global Economy and India' as part of Harekrushna Mahtab Memorial Lecture. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		A 'Raman Raghav' of Madhya Pradesh killed 6 for Rs 5k each Accused Banmali Joshi, 45, has confessed murdering at least six people by smashing their heads with stones, for looting paltry sums of Rs 5,000 from each of them. 6-month-old raped in Morena, accused held A 35-year-old man was arrested for raping a six-month-old in Morena district on Sunday morning. The dastardly act was committed in Battokhar village of Morena’s Sabalgarh tehsil. 3 arrested under anti-conversion laws in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh police arrested three people from Satna district on Sunday evening under the state laws to prevent forced religious conversions. The incident took place at Kotar village of the district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Ex-DGP Samar pens book on terrorism era Retired 1967-batch IPS and former Punjab DGP Samar Vijay Singh, who had played a key role in staving off Khalistan terrorism in 1980s and 1990s, has authored a book on his experiences in combating militancy and vigilance cases of corruption. Class 10 results: Haryana board students fail to cross 50% hurdle The BJP government has failed to improve the standards of education in Haryana as 51.12% students have failed to clear the class X examination of Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE). Sonipat has recorded the highest pass percentage of 69.84% while NCR district of Faridabad has recorded the lowest pass percentage of 34.47%. 'Pehlan Punjab' to highlight issues of state, says Congress leader Jagmeet Singh Brar A day after he held a rally at Chhapar Chiri, former Congress leader Jagmeet Singh Brar on Sunday said he will continue with his mass movement, Pehlan Punjab, to highlight issues of the state. More Chandigarh News»

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Varanasi is as Old as Indus Valley Civilization, Finds IIT Study

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It’s a perfect example of science meeting faith and technology buttressing myth. A detailed study conducted by IIT-Kharagpur – using GPS, one of the latest tech tools – could well turn the clock back on Varanasi, indicating that the holy town has been a continuous human settlement since the days of the Indus Valley Civilization, around 6000 years ago.

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