News Digest: 'Women unlikely to complain of marital rape'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 08, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		'Women unlikely to complain of marital rape' Maneka, who holds charge of the ministry of women and child development, said women could instead file complaint of marital rape under the existing domestic violence law. 19 of Mathura victims died of burns, lathi blows: Post-mortem 'Udta Punjab' co-producer Anurag Kashyap lets fly at 'dictatorial' censor chief More India News»

		Business
		Bankers welcome RBI governor's dovish policy tone Leading bankers have welcomed the Reserve Bank's accommodative policy stance and expressed the hope that RBI's caution on inflation front is whittled by a good monsoon. India pitches for ratings upgrade with Fitch Fitch Ratings had in December affirmed India's 'BBB-' rating with a stable outlook and has forecast 8% growth for 2016-17. 'BBB-' is the lowest investment grade and just a notch above junk grading. Asked about its views on India, Fitch Ratings said they are now in the process of review. India 'may halt diesel imports', deal with pvt refiners Under the latest arrangement, private refiners will pay the central sales tax and state-run marketing firms will pay coastal freight costs for interstate cargoes shipped from plants in Gujarat. India's diesel use is rising along with an economy that grew by 7.6% in the previous financial year. More Business News»

		Environment
		India, US announce $60m clean energy financial support India and the US on Tuesday announced the setting up of two financial assistance programmes worth $60 million for supporting India's much-needed clean energy initiatives including in solar power and other renewables. How climate change threatens panda conservation Giant pandas experience heat stress when temperatures climb above 25-degrees celsius. "In nature, they actively seek out cool areas (microhabitats) in summer and move to higher elevations to avoid heat," professor James Spotila noted. Javadekar asks corporates to invest in innovation Union minister Prakash Javadekar further said the corporates need to adopt new technologies but at the same time reduce dependence on foreign technologies. He added that there was a need to reduce the usage of water by adopting reuse and recycling. More Environment News»

		World
		'Chinese jet made 'unsafe' intercept of US spy plane' A Chinese fighter jet carried out an "unsafe" intercept of a US spy plane in international airspace over the East China Sea, two US defense officials said. The intercept involved a Chinese J-10 fighter plane and a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane. 'North Korea restarts plutonium production for nukes' North Korea has restarted production of plutonium fuel, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday, showing that it plans to pursue its nuclear weapons program in defiance of international sanctions. Paul Ryan condemns Trump's 'textbook racism' House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday that Donald Trump's comments about a US-born judge of Mexican heritage are the "textbook definition of a racist comment." The presumptive GOP presidential nominee said his remarks have been "misconstrued" and he is justified in questioning the legal proceedings. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Pahlaj Nihalani an extremely egoistic man' Will Udta Punjab miss its release date? With the ongoing battle between the makers and the Censor Board, the most pertinent question here is will the film release on its scheduled date — June 17. Latest addition to Shahid Kapoor's bucket list! Shahid Kapoor aka Tommy Singh is highly inspired by his ‘Udta Punjab’ look and there’s proof. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Ensure rabies vaccine in taluk hospitals: AHD minister Minister for animal husbandry K Raju has directed the officials of animal husbandry department (AHD) to ensure availability of rabies vaccine in taluk hospitals. He was addressing a meeting of district animal husbandry officers following a visit to AHD headquarters here on Tuesday. Scientists design protein to modify memory The GFE3 protein may help researchers map the brain's connections and better understand how inhibitory synapses modulate brain function. The protein takes advantage of an intrinsic process — the brain's cycle of degrading and replacing proteins. Scientists tune in to the music of the stars Ancient stars in the Milky Way were found to display minute ‘pulses’ in their brightness that was caused by sound trapped inside. Astrophysicists from the University of Birmingham captured these sounds, according to research published today in the Royal Astronomical Society journal Monthly Notices. More Science News»

		Sports
		Coach should understand our culture, says MS Dhoni As India's hunt for cricket's new chief coach gathers momentum, Mahendra singh Dhoni, who has worked with quite a number of coaches during his decade-long career, on Tuesday said the candidate must understand the country's culture. India thrash Laos 6-1 to book Asian Cup Qualifiers berth India were trailing 0-1 in the 16th minute through a Khonesavanh Sihavong strike but replied in a remarkable fashion, dominating all through the remaining part of the match, pumping in six goals -- including three in seven minutes -- to walk away with an easy win. Hope London fiasco is not repeated: Leander Paes Paes was forced to play with rookie Vishnu Vardhan in 2012 London Games since Bopanna preferred to partner Mahesh Bhupathi in men's doubles. India have won only one Olympic medal in the tennis discipline and it was Paes, who won a bronze in the men's singles at the 1996 Atlanta Games. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 reasons why Google's Inbox is better than Gmail Recently, Google has rolled out numerous updates for its alternative email app ‘Inbox’ to make it overall better and more user friendly. Sony Xperia X review: Capable but highly overpriced Has the Sony Xperia X checked all the required boxes to become a worth buy? Read our review to find out. 11 poster-boys of Indian startup industry Here are 11 tech entrepreneurs that could be considered as largely responsible for these winds of change. More Technology News»

		Education
		Centre to open more Sanskriti-type schools in country The proposal to set up Sanskriti-type school in any state capital may be initiated by the state government. The move comes after officers transferred to metro cities or any other location in the middle of an academic year find it very difficult to secure admission for their children. A career of valour, passion DU teachers fight on-ground and on social media over Kanhaiya's presence at UGC protest site The anger of Kumar’s presence spilled over to the social media when he came to the Khali Thali protest at the University Grants Commission and left the teachers with a divided house on Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		State Cabinet approves Rs 3,000 crore water grid system proposal for Marathwada With less than 1% of water stock remaining the 11 major dams in Marathwada region, the state government has been forced to take firm steps to provide at least drinking water to the parched villagers Nidhi Chaphekar plans to pen horror of Brussels terror Chaphekar said she would share her experience at a suitable time after consulting her superiors Mumbai Metro to go green, instal solar panels to light up 12 stations Going green in its third year of operations, Mumbai Metro has decided to set up rooftop solar panels at all 12 stations along the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor and the depot, as well as instal LED lights at all stations to conserve electricity More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Metro to pay Rs1 annual rent to DDA In what will come as a big relief for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for property development to generate revenue, the urban development ministry has decided to direct Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to charge land rent at only Re 1 per annum Separate help desks for disabled aspirants Delhi University has set up two separate help desks for candidates under the persons with disability category 3-tier marvel in Metro's heritage corridor With an available manoeuvrability of only 78cm, building a tunnel may not seem like the easiest of things. Yet, that’s what the Delhi Metro has done at the upcoming phase III station at Kashmere Gate. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		86% households in Haveri's Hirekerur town have no access to treated water Located about 330km from Bengaluru, Hirekerur town in Haveri district could pose a serious problem to the state government. The new set of census 2011 data accessed by TOI, revealed that nearly 86% of households there used untreated tap water for drinking. Election Commission yet to decide on RS election Senior Congress leaders said the polls are unlikely to be postponed as the EC has no power to countermand Rajya Sabha polls though it can do so with Lok Sabha or assembly polls. Two senior citizens attacked every three days in K'taka The tragic end of a homealone couple in their 80s in Sultanpalya late last month has turned the focus on the state of the elderly in Karnataka in general and Bengaluru in particular. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		7 STPs to be set up to protect Himayatsagar, Osmansagar To protect drinking water sources Osmansagar and Himayatsagar from pollution, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB), Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) and panchayat raj (PR) department have joined hands to construct sewage treatment plants (STPs) abutting these water bodies. Telangana judges' protest rocks high court Telangana advocates, who are miffed over the allotment of AP judges to the T judicial cadre, on Tuesday protested at the Hyderabad High Court. No CCTVs in police lockups The Task Force office at Patny is nothing short of a fortress, where access is restricted and even top officials of the police department are unaware of the happenings inside the compound. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Medical courses: Application deadline ends The sale of medical admission applications in the state came to an end on Monday and the deadline for submitting applications closed on Tuesday. Govt staff threatens to go on strike Employees of various central government departments, including railways, India Post, defence and income tax, have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from July 11, unless a 36-point charter of demands is met. BCI: No tolerance for indiscipline in court Taking serious note of Monday's rally by lawyers and continuing court boycotts in some district courts against the new set of disciplinary rules, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has called for tough action against the perpetrators of Bar indiscipline. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		43,000 students register for engineering courses: ACPC As many as 43,000 students have register for 72,000 seats in degree courses in engineering in the state.The online registration for degree engineering courses began on May 30 and will continue till June 10. Without pre-paid cabs, flyers taken for ride The passengers arriving at the domestic terminal of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport continue to suffer due to lack of a proper taxi service. Medical admissions delayed, likely to begin after June 15 New Permutations Slow Down Framing Of Admission Rules More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lizard in MDM, 96 kids ill Around 96 students of Chilga Upgraded Middle School in Jamua block of Giridih were hospitalized after a lizard was found in the midday meal served to them on Monday afternoon. 'BCCL biased against junior officers' The All-India Mining Personnel Association (AIMPA) on Monday blamed the authorities of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) for suppressing junior-level officers and depriving them of their rights. Fast-unto-death: Aspirant's health deteriorates The condition of one of the five paramilitary aspirants, who are on fast-unto-death near Staff Selection Commission (SSC) regional office, deteriorated on Monday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BMC to rehabilitate 21,000 street vendors The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has identified around 21,000 street vendors to rehabilitate them in vending zones to be set up by it. Till now, only 2000 vendors have been rehabilitated at around 45 vending zones constructed by the BMC. Skill development ministry approves advanced training institute for Bhubaneswar The central government has approved establishment of an Advanced Training Institute (ATI) in Bhubaneswar. Bata Kishore Ray, deputy secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has been appointed as the first Director of ATI Bhubaneswar. Naba Apat arrested for Keonjhar firing incident Police on Monday arrested Naba Apat, a mineral trader, for his alleged involvement in the firing incident involving industrialist Bidyadhar Palei. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cong-BSP alliance spoils BJP strategy to sweep RS polls in MP Eyeing for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in 2017, the Congress-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) alliance is believed to have spoiled BJP’s winning chances in the biennial elections for Rajya Sabha, in Madhya Pradesh. Shankaracharya seeks tax exemption on his luxury bus The Madhya Pradesh cabinet will decide exemption of permit tax on a luxury vehicle owned by Shankaracharya of Dwarkapuri, Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, who had requested the state government to waive off Rs 11.96 lakh road tax and penalty imposed on the vehicle. Unwell MP Opp leader could be airlifted for RS polls More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP: Changes in Udta Punjab are curbs on freedom of expression Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson and in-charge of the party's Punjab affairs Sanjay Singh on Tuesday condemned the BJP at the Centre and the SAD in the state for attempts to "tamper" with the film 'Udta Punjab'. Capt: CBFC-suggested changes unrealistic Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday slammed the Central Board for Film Certification, saying that its ruling on the movie 'Udta Punjab' was "unrealistic". Begin classes in Ferozepur college: Badal Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday asked the secretary, higher education, to begin classes in the upcoming Government Degree College in Ferozepur from the current academic session. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Swiss back India's pitch for NSG seat

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 07, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Swiss back India's pitch for NSG seat 12 years on, ex-cop recalls hunting down of Veerappan Almost 12 years after his elimination, the story of the killing of forest brigand Veerappan is being chronicled, none other than by the person who led the operation to hunt him down. Now, teens have cholesterol problems More India News»

		Business
		RBI likely to maintain status quo on interest rates With inflation rearing its head again and global crude oil prices inching up, the Reserve Bank is likely to maintain the status quo on interest rates at its bimonthly monetary policy review for the current fiscal, experts say. Govt for settlement bad loans, empowering PSBs: Jaitley Committing to support NPA-ridden public sector banks, finance minister Arun Jaitley said they would be empowered and protected in case of "commercially prudent" settlement of bad debts. Jaitley said the bank CEOs and government had a candid discussion on the subject. L&T wins $135 million Qatar World Cup stadium contract Larsen & Toubro Ltd has secured a contract to build a $135 million stadium for Qatar's 2022 World Cup, an official said. It's a boost for the company which is facing a slowdown in its key Mideast market due to low oil prices. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change making Arctic regions greener: Nasa Due to changing climate, Arctic regions of North America are getting greener, with almost a third of land cover looking more like landscapes found in warmer ecosystems, according to a Nasa study. Researchers found that western Alaska, Quebec and other regions became greener between 1984 and 2012. Hairy future for Australia's beloved koala The spread and impact of disease among koalas has been exacerbated by human development which encroaches the animals' territory. While there were believed to be more than 10 million koalas before British settlers arrived in 1788, a 2012 national count placed their total numbers at around 330,000. Urban forestry new thurst area for govt: Javadekar More Environment News»

		World
		China restricts Ramzan fasting in Muslim region China has restricted civil servants, students and children in a mainly Muslim region from fasting during Ramzan, government websites said. The country's ruling Communist party has banned government employees and minors from fasting in Xinjiang, home to the more than 10 million-strong mostly Muslim Uighurs. Russia-backed Syria forces bear down on key ISIS town Russian-backed Syrian forces inched closer to a key stop on a vital ISIS supply line, as a twin offensive bore down on the jihadists' stronghold. ISIS jihadists in Tabqa town are now caught between Syrian forces advancing from the southwest and US-backed Kurdish and Arab fighters pushing in from the north. 'Terror attack' kills 5 Jordan intelligence agents 5 Jordanian intelligence agents were killed in a "terrorist attack" on their office in a Palestinian refugee camp north of capital Amman. A security source said that preliminary findings suggested the attack was carried out by a lone gunman who opened fire with an automatic weapon before escaping. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Dad-to-be Shahid Kapoor remodels his house Shahid Kapoor remodels his house Aamir finds 'Sultan' too similar to 'Dangal'? While movie buffs are already questioning the similarities between the upcoming flicks of the two Khans – Salman Khan’s ‘Sultan’ and Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal,’ there is more to it. 'We are not formula-driven anymore' Actor-filmmaker Deepak Tijori, speaks about the challenges of directing 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Women, young adults at high risk of anxiety: Study Scientists discover enzyme to fight Alzheimer's Why boys do better in science exam than girls explained Male students may perform better than females in life science exams due to the way the questions are designed, according to a new research. When tests include cognitively challenging questions that require elevated critical thinking, females score lower, the research says More Science News»

		Sports
		I have submitted my CV for head coach's post: Ravi Shastri Ravi Shastri said that he has submitted his application for the post. The former India captain had worked with the team for 18 months as its director. His contract ended at the conclusion of ICC World T20. Fit again Federer defends French Open pull-out A newly fit Roger Federer on Monday defended his decision to pull out of the French Open because of a back injury, rubbishing suggestions it had anything to do with the wet Paris weather. Paes to miss out on mixed doubles for sake of 7th Olympics Leander Paes will have to forego his claim on the mixed doubles event to be able to play in his seventh Olympics as efforts are being made to convince Rohan Bopanna to accept him as a men's doubles partner for the Rio Games. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 best headphones available under Rs 1,000 Here are some of the best headphones available in the market priced below Rs 1,000. Lumigon T3 smartphone with night vision camera launched The dual-sim Lumigon T3 sports a 4.8-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixels resolution with double tap to wake functionality. Under the hood, the phone packs an unspecified octa-core SoC clubbed with 3GB of RAM. 7 things you didn't know were hackable So you’ve installed an anti-virus program on your PC, you’ve picked the best security app for your smartphone, you never click on suspicious links or open dodgy-looking emails, and you’ve made sure all your passwords are strong — you’re safe from hackers, right? More Technology News»

		Education
		Teachers to step up agitation demanding rollback of UGC regulations In the balance: Future of schools & students People in Kerala view education as an investment that guarantees a bright future for their kids. But unfortunately, for governments, the sector entails huge expenditures. These divergent views have hurt school education in government and aided sectors as there is a need for quality education on one side while institutions fail to live up to expectations. Applied math for multiplied jobs It's that time of the year again, when students have to make choices that will define their careers. To have many choices is wonderful but when the options are many, and all appear compelling, making an informed decision is a challenge. TOI's 'Mission Admission' guides students through the season. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Circumcision a religious rite, but abide by law of country, clarifies : Syedna Breaking his silence on the issue of female circumcision, a practice common in India’s Bohra community, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohras, issued a statement on Monday Port trust nod for CST-Panvel high-speed railway line, but with a rider The Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) has given in-principle approval for the CST-Panvel high-speed corridor on its land on the condition that the railways build a station there Minister plans speed governors for cars Believe it or not, but Maharashtra’s transport minister Diwakar Raote is keen to make speed governors mandatory not just for school buses and tourist vehicles, but for cars as well. Raote told TOI that the department, intent on reducing road casualties, will look at how this can be done. “I am keen that speed governors be installed in all cars as well. There is a directive for tourist and passenger buses, but we want to extend it to cars,” said Raote. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Situation tense in Dadri lynching victim Akhlaq's village, prohibitory orders in place Nine months after lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq at his home in Uttar Pradesh, the situation in Bisada village near Dadri became tense again on Monday as locals held a protest meeting ignoring prohibitory orders demanding that an FIR be registered against the victim's family for alleged cow slaughter. Delhi's pollution takes 6 years from your life, says study The study is based on data compiled in the 2011 census to arrive at the figures of "premature mortality" due to exposure to particulate matter across the country. Two drive off with Siberian Husky in Vasant Kunj A Siberian Husky-a rarely kept breed in hot India-was "abducted" while on its morning stroll in Vasant Kunj on Saturday.Two men dragged the pooch into an SUV and drove off towards the Ridge near Sultangarhi Dargah. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Two nabbed for stealing their lawyer's vehicle, snatching chains Viveknagar police arrested two chain-snatchers who allegedly stole the scooter of their advocate to commit robberies. Tribute to writer Masti To mark the 125th birth anniversary of writer Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, a series of programmes have been planned between June 13 and 15.Masti was bestowed the Jnanpith award in 1983 for his novel, Chikaveera Rajendra. All steps taken to ensure safety of residents: HAL The HAL on Monday informed the high court that all steps have been taken to ensure safety of people living in the vicinity of HAL airport. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Traffic curbs imposed at Malakpet for metro rail work In view of the ongoing metro rail construction work at the ROB Malakpet, Hyderabad police have imposed traffic restrictions in the surrounding roads for three months from June 7. Alcoholic ends life A 22-year-old unemployed youth committed suicide at his house in Shamshabad on Sunday night. City cops gear up for Ramzan The city police on Monday assured representatives of mosques of full cooperation at an all department meeting convened ahead of the arrival of the holy month of Ramzan. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		It is abduction, says missing film producer's mother BSNL offers free call divert to landline BSNL mobile phone customers suffering from a poor signal or having low charge in their handsets now have a quick fix at home or in office.They can divert calls to their landline and talk without hassles. Routine late run of suburban trains irks commuters As is the case with public infrastructure in north Chennai, the suburban trains from Chennai Central and Beach continue to be delayed by a minimum of 15 minutes. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gulbarg massacre: SIT seeks death for all 24 convicts The Supreme Court-appointed special investigation team (SIT), which is the prosecuting agency in the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case, has sought death penalty for all 24 convicted in the case including 11 held guilty for murder and 13 for lesser offences. The special court on Monday deferred further hearing on sentencing to June 9. Three nabbed for angadia robbery near Aurangabad, Rs 1.10 crore recovered Heat wave grips Guj again, red alert for Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Jun 6 () Heat wave returned to grip most parts of Gujarat today after a gap of almost two weeks, with Idar town sizzling at 44.6 degrees Celsius, prompting the civic authorities here to issue a red alert for Ahmedabad tomorrow which remained the second hottest at 44.5 degrees Celsius. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Bus depots to get vending machines Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) in association with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) will install sanitary napkin vending machines at bus depots in rural and urban areas. Liquor contractor's son looted at gunpoint Son of a liquor shop contractor was looted of Rs 1.60 lakh by three armed robbers near Roohi railway over-bridge road under Kokhraj police station in Kaushambi district on Monday. Reward on dacoit Gauri Yadav hiked Police have increased the cash reward on the head of bandit Gauri Yadav from Rs 50,000 to Rs one lakh. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Scheme for LPG to BPL families to be launched in Odisha I believe in work, not publicity: Odisha CM Bhubaneswar, Jun 6 () Claiming that his government was doing "exceedingly well" in achieving its promises despite fund cuts by the Centre, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said he believes in work and not publicity. "My government is accountable to the people of Odisha. Irate women ransack liquor brewing unit More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Liquor mafia opens fire at police, one injured BJP trying to divide BSP members for RS support Cong urges EC to prevent BJP MLA from voting in RS polls Bhopal, Jun 6 () Congress today petitioned the Election Commission to prevent BJP MLA Rajendra Kumar Meshram from voting in the biennial polls for Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh, citing a Supreme Court order which barred the legislator from exercising his franchise. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Jats to take stir to other states A day after launching the second round of Jat agitation for quota in Haryana, the community leaders on Monday announced that the stir would be launched in other states also. All India Jat Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS) president Yashpal Malik said on Monday that they would soon start sit-ins in other states. In poll-bound Punjab, censors stoke row over film name The film's producer Anurag Kashyap told reporters in Mumbai that "if any film is changed slightly, it is Qatl-e-Aam of it.No filmmaker wants to have cuts and leave it at that.". Operation Bluestar anniversary passes off peacefully More Chandigarh News»

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