News Digest: 46 e-firms ignore govt mail on buyers' plaints

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, September 05, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		46 e-firms ignore govt mail on buyers' plaints The consumer affairs ministry has shared with the commerce ministry a list of 46 e-commerce companies, which did not respond to mails sent to them for redressal of consumer grievances. Officials said they would come out with rules and regulations for the e-commerce industry once the Consumer Protection Bill is passed. Zakir row: Colleagues back officer in dock, say joint secretary did not clear NGO's licence Four joint secretary-level officers in the home ministry have lodged a protest with home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi against the “unfair” suspension of their colleague, joint secretary G K Dwivedi, over renewal of the FCRA licence of Zakir Naik’s NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar insults Mayawati again, denies later Former UP BJP vice-president Dayashankar Singh, who was expelled from the party following his controversial remarks against Mayawati and subsequently booked under SC/ST Act, equated the BSP supremo to a “dog” on Sunday while accusing her of “running after money”. More India News»

		Business
		Bhattacharya hopes to kick off SBI merger by Oct-end Macro data to influence trading this week Stock markets would take cues from the monthly data announcement of the country's services sector, global trends and quarterly numbers of bluechips ONGC, Gail and Coal India in a holiday-shortened week ahead, say experts. There's no free lunch in economics: Rajan Outgoing RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday rejected the idea of the government taking a special dividend from the central bank for recapitalization of public sector lenders, saying 'there is no free lunch'. More Business News»

		Environment
		Japan on alert as typhoon Namtheun approaches Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued advisories for northern parts of Kyushu area as the typhoon approached the island, while parts of Iwate prefecture in the northeast continued to struggle with flood damage, EFE news reported. Ladakhis want tourists to use dry toilets, save water Residents of Ladakh, reeling under a severe water crisis, want tourists to use traditional dry toilets instead of the commonly-used flush ones. To save water, Ladakhis use traditional composting or dry toilets, while most of the hotels in the cities have flush toilets Scientists name new fish after Barack Obama  Scientists are set to name a new fish after US President Barack Obama honouring his decision to create a new protected area off the Hawaiian coast. More Environment News»

		World
		US, Russia far from deal on Syria, Obama says Obama said the US and Russia still have "grave differences'' about what is needed to end Syria's civil war. "I think it's premature for us to say there's a clear path forward, but there's the possibility at least for us to make some progress, '' Obama said. Bus, fuel tanker collision kills 35 in Afghanistan Dhaka cafe attack mastermind's deputy killed The 'second-in-command' of Bangladesh's homegrown extremist outfit who trained the militants for carrying out the cafe siege, the country's worst terror attack, was killed in a raid on their hideout, police said. Murad was identified as the deceased during a raid on a house in Dhaka last night. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Big B's touching letter to granddaughters On Teachers’ Day, Amitabh Bachchan writes to his granddaughters Navya Naveli Nanda and Aaradhya Bachchan, telling them not to rely on their surnames or let it stop them Salman to miss Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations? 10 films we don't want to be remade More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Your baby might be watching what you eat, a new study has suggested The findings show that one-year-old infants expect people to like the same food, unless those people belong to different social or cultural groups, such as those that speak a different language. Coffee could be extinct by 2080, courtesy global warming Chinese scientists successfully convert sand into soil More Science News»

		Sports
		Abhinav Bindra officially bids adieu to shooting Abhinav Bindra, India's lone individual Olympic gold medallist, on Sunday officially announced his retirement from shooting, saying 'it is time to move on and hand over the baton to the younger generation.' Australia beat Sri Lanka, win ODI series 4-1 Skipper David Warner's fluent century and a disciplined bowling effort powered Australia to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international in Pallekele as the visitors took the series 4-1. Shahan first Indian to win Asian Karting Championship Indian racer Shahan Ali Mohsin created history by clinching the Micro Max title in the final weekend of the Asian Karting Championship on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		11 hot cameras for photography lovers Till some years back, we had full-fledged digital cameras to click scenic images and shots that we wanted to cherish in future. Quit texting, video calling is the way forward There are several mobile operators (like Airtel and Vodafone) which provide 4G services to customers in various metros and small towns of India. Here's why EU tax on Apple may have political tinge The European Commission denies that its shock demand that Apple hand 13 billion euros in back taxes to Ireland is, in the pungent phrase of Apple CEO Tim Cook, "total political crap". More Technology News»

		Education
		After scam, Bihar to link exams to Aadhaar The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is set to become the country’s first state board to link students’ examination forms with their Aadhaar numbers to avoid duplication and facilitate easy access to documents. Foreign students slam Hindi institute for dirty hostels HRD ministry has sought a detailed report from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, on allegations by many foreign students that the institute has turned a blind eye to pathetic living conditions in the hostel. NCERT seeks Institute of National Importance status from govt the HRD ministry is considering a demand of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for granting it 'Institute of National Importance' status so that it can confer degrees and start courses on teaching. IITs and IISc have been granted this status by an act of Parliament. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		More pandals on Mumbai's roads this year than in 2015, says BMC Organ racket: Man caught trying to buy kidney dies Surat textile merchant Brijkishore Jaiswal, 48, the kidney-failure patient who was arrested as part of the Hiranandani Hospital organ racket that was busted on July 14, has died. He was on the operation table, along with the donor, when the surgery was interrupted by the police. School dropout who ran hosp for 20 yrs held More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Senior AAP ministers exploiting women, MLA tells Arvind Kejriwal A day after former AAP minister Sandeep Kumar was arrested by Delhi Police on allegations of raping a woman, another party MLA has raised concern about “debauchery” in the party and embarked on a “fact finding mission” to Punjab. After SC order, govt registers 2,000cc diesel cars with cess CISF quells rumour of burqa ban in Delhi Metro More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Lessons from a `teacher' named Raghuram Rajan Ride together, stay together: Companies use cycling to bring colleagues closer 258 cows may be culled in Kolar district More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh to get Rs 52,000 crore petroleum package Package To Include Expansion Of HPCL Refinery, Petro-Chemical Complex, Petroleum University Sarojini Naidu's home to be made into cultural hub The University of Hyderabad (UoH) plans to develop 'The Golden Threshold', residence of poet and freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu, into a heritage and culture hub. The site at UoH's off-campus annexe will house a museum of performing arts and be equipped to hold art exhibitions and cultural programmes. Danger overhead flexis dot Hyderabad again Court orders, strict directives and an exhaustive list of dos and don'ts notwithstanding, the menace of rickety and illegal hoardings continues to haunt Hyderabadis. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Moulivakkam bldg: Demolition by 3rd wk Steps are being taken to raze down the twin block of the collapsed building at Moulivakkam. Aranganathan subway renovation likely to be complete in one week The Greater Chennai Corporation has begun repairing the carriageway of Aranganathan subway that connects CIT Nagar to West Mambalam and Saidapet. Woman assaulted after quarrel, 2 held A 50-year-old homemaker was attacked by two women following a quarrel near a street tap at Kamaraj Nagar in Pallavaram on Friday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Rainfall deficit in 17 districts of Gujarat The officials of Meteorological Centre, Ahmedabad said, the state hasn't received 20% of annual rainfall this monsoon.Seventeen districts are still suffering from rainfall deficit between 20% to 56%. Secretary, treasurer of charitable trust arrested Total arrests made in the Una dalit flogging case went up to 39 after CID crime arrested Rahul Parmar of Una and Shailesh Bambhania of Delwada from SG Road in Ahmedabad, on Saturday night. Teen's car rams into cycle, labourer couple injured Woman Said To Be In Critical Condition More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		BSP never raised 'tilak, tarazu ...' slogan, says Mayawati Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati said here on Sunday that her party had never raised ‘Tilak tarazu aur talwar, inko maro jute char’ (Brahmin, baniya and thakur, thrash them with shoes) slogan, adding that opposition is raising the issue to malign BSP and to divert the attention of upper caste voters. Now, pind-daan on social networks, priest gets calls from across the nation BSP eyes 68 Assembly seats of 11 districts in run up to 2017 UP polls More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Shivaji Majhi back in Congress fold Bhubaneswar road named after Mother Teresa Farmers cheer over heavy rain forecast during Nuakhai fest More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Singh appointed PHC chief, Tandon is ADG intelligence Sarabjit Singh was made chairman of MP Police Housing Corporation, while OSD to chief minister, Rajeev Kumar Tandon, has been was made ADG intelligence. Bhopal teacher among 13 from MP to be felicitated by Prez Sudha Dubey of Bhopal will be among 13 teachers from MP to will be felicitated by President Pranab Mukherjee on Teachers' Day on Monday. 15-yr-old girl found dead in Lower Lake (200) More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sidhu ropes in former SAD MLA Dhanda The former Amritsar MP's move has already rattled political parties in the state as the new outfit has added to the fluid situation in the political arena. AAP picks actor Ghuggi as its Punjab convener Chhotepur was removed from the post following a video sting allegedly showing him accepting money in exchange of election tickets. Seven sexually abused 17-year-old girl for four years More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: India, Vietnam ink def pacts to counter China

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, September 04, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		India, Vietnam ink def pacts to counter China Describing Vietnam as a “strong pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy,” Modi said “our bilateral ties are based on strong mutual trust, understanding and convergence of views on various regional and global issues”. ED attaches fugitive Mallya's assets worth over Rs 6,000 crore The Enforcement Directorate has attached additional assets worth over Rs 6,000 crore belonging to Vijay Mallya and his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, taking the total value of attached properties of the fugitive businessman to over Rs 8,000 crore. Govt nod to chilli shells to heal pellet gun scars A day before an all-party delegation visits Jammu & Kashmir to look for a solution to the present unrest, Union home minister Rajnath Singh approved the use of chilli-based PAVA shells as an alternative to pellet guns for use by security forces in the restive valley. Officials said that the home mininster cleared the file for use of Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide (PAVA), also called Nonivamide, for crowd control. More India News»

		Business
		There's no free lunch in economics: Rajan Outgoing RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday rejected the idea of the government taking a special dividend from the central bank for recapitalization of public sector lenders, saying 'there is no free lunch'. Gold tops Rs 31,000 on global cues; silver surges Rs 800/kg Markets bounce back, up 750 points for the week More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists name new fish after Barack Obama  Scientists are set to name a new fish after US President Barack Obama honouring his decision to create a new protected area off the Hawaiian coast. Study sounds alarm for Africa's forest elephants Even without poachers, Central Africa's forest elephants would need almost a century to get their numbers back up to 2002 levels, said a study that pried into the elusive creatures' slow-breeding ways. Obama warns against global warming's impact President Barack Obama plunked down on a speck of coral reef in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Thursday and gazed out at the turquoise waters of the marine monument he has widened to the largest in the world. More Environment News»

		World
		Dhaka cafe attack mastermind's deputy killed The 'second-in-command' of Bangladesh's homegrown extremist outfit who trained the militants for carrying out the cafe siege, the country's worst terror attack, was killed in a raid on their hideout, police said. Murad was identified as the deceased during a raid on a house in Dhaka last night. Islamic militants blamed for deadly Philippine blast Philippine authorities on Saturday blamed a notorious group of Islamic militants, Abu Sayyaf, for the bombing of a night market in President Rodrigo Duterte's home town that killed at least 14 people. Obama weighs Myanmar sanctions relief before Suu Kyi visit President Barack Obama is expected to decide on the extent of the sanctions relief after consultations between Suu Kyi and his administration to gauge how far she wants Washington to go in loosening the screws on Myanmar's still-powerful military. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman couldn't take his eyes off Aishwarya? 'I have seen many low phases in my career' As Emraan Hashmi gears up for his upcoming film,'Raaz Reboot', he tells Bombay Times how he understands the significance of relationships a lot better now. Ranbir Kapoor loves crocodile meat! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New treatment may prevent cancer recurrence Scientists have found that immunotherapy can destroy majority of dormant cancer cells that become resistant to chemotherapy and combining the two treatments may help prevent cancer recurrence. To make this discovery, researchers treated breast cancer cells with a common chemotherapeutic agent. This dolphin has learned to breathe through mouth In a first, researchers in New Zealand have observed a dolphin breathing through its mouth after it developed a faulty blowhole. Dolphins have until now been known to use their blowholes to breathe and the new discovery highlights the animal's ability to adapt. Where's Zika going next? Maybe India, China or Nigeria Scientists trying to predict the future path of Zika say that 2.6 billion people living in parts of Asia and Africa could be at risk of infection. Some of the most vulnerable countries include India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Pakistan and Bangladesh. More Science News»

		Sports
		Our goal is to be the top-ranked Test team: Rohit Sharma A farcical washout during the fourth and final Test at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago forced the Indian team to surrender their number one ranking in the format but the team is now embarking on a mission to regain the top spot during a busy home season that starts with the New Zealand series later this month. India register big win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico Masterminded superbly by ace striker Sunil Chhetri, a dominant India scripted a sensational 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico in an international football friendly at the Andheri Sports Complex stadium on Saturday. Virat Kohli is world's best batsman: Brett Lee TOI caught up with Brett Lee who is in Chennai to mentor the Ruby Kanchi Warriors in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), and spoke about Virat Kohli's aggression, why he rates Jasprit Bumrah as the best Indian pacer and why Mitchell Starc needs to carry his ODI form to Test cricket. More Sports News»

		Technology
		WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. As a part of a crucial update to the messaging app's policy, it will now share user data with its parent company, social networking giant Facebook. The litigants have argued that Whatsapp's terms of service are “deceptive" and difficult to comprehend for a layperson. Reliance Jio 4G services: All compatible smartphones listed Want to try Reliance Jio's new 4G data and free voice calls offer? Not sure which all smartphones the services will be available on? Here's a comprehensive list of smartphones supporting Reliance Jio's 4G services. Samsung's loss could be Apple's gain In a setback for Samsung and a somewhat happy news for Apple as it prepared to launch iPhone 7, the global recall by the south Korean giant of its flagship premium device Galaxy Note 7 over battery explosion fears is certainly going to affect its future prospects, experts said on Friday. More Technology News»

		Education
		After scam, Bihar to link exams to Aadhaar The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is set to become the country’s first state board to link students’ examination forms with their Aadhaar numbers to avoid duplication and facilitate easy access to documents. Foreign students slam Hindi institute for dirty hostels HRD ministry has sought a detailed report from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, on allegations by many foreign students that the institute has turned a blind eye to pathetic living conditions in the hostel. NCERT seeks Institute of National Importance status from govt the HRD ministry is considering a demand of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for granting it 'Institute of National Importance' status so that it can confer degrees and start courses on teaching. IITs and IISc have been granted this status by an act of Parliament. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena to move court if stalls are set up in Metro subway Slamming the government’s proposal to set up handicraft stalls inside the Metro Junction subway, the Shiv Sena on Saturday threatened to move court if BMC goes ahead with the plan Reliance Jio sim being sold in black The demand is so high that Jio sim cards are selling in the black market for Rs 500 and above. Even application forms are selling at Rs 100 Maharashtra forms panel to protect wetlands The state government has set up a grievance redressal committee to protect the wetlands. The committee has been set up following the directives of the Bombay high court in a PIL filed by the NGO Vanashakti. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Nurses in Delhi end stir after two arrests, threat of FIRs The indefinite strike by nurses in the capital that began on Friday was called off on Saturday evening. Earlier, the Delhi government had threatened to lodge FIRs under Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) against those who stayed off from work. Delhi-Jaipur highway most fatal with 190 deaths a year in 2010-15 The Delhi-Jaipur stretch of NH-8 continues to be one of the deadliest highway corridors in the country with an average of 191 deaths annually between 2010 and 2015. 24-year-old rams BMW into pole, dies More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		61% students in Karnataka engaged in learning, second highest in country: Pearson survey KASSIA estimates Rs 300-350 cr production loss in Karnataka on account of Bharat bandh JD(S) toys with its alliance at BBMP, hints at going with party which offers them mayoral post More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bala Bhakta Raju's sankalpam: A 100-feet canvas and one lakh Ganeshas Bala Bhakta Raju’s sankalpam: A 100-feet canvas and one lakh Ganeshas Ganesha idols get shorter this year due to metro rail works Ganesha idols get shorter this year due to metro rail works Laddus that match Lord Ganesha's appetite Two more days to Ganesh Chaturthi, and what's Ganesh Chaturthi without gigantic laddus? Let us have a look at the laddus that have become the talking points in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN MLAs turn Assembly into concert hall in Amma's praise They may not be items on the House agenda, but item numbers in praise of Amma have certainly perked up proceedings in the first session of the 15th Tamil Nadu Assembly, which concluded on Friday. Centre denies dam plans in Palar Union minister of state for water resources Sanjeev Kumar Balyan has said that there was no proposal (dams) in Palar basin from Andhra Pradesh government for techno-economic appraisal in Central Water Commission (CWC). Tangedco incurs Rs 100 crore loss in wind evacuation in '14-'15 Tangedco's wind evacuation in 2014-15 has been dismal and the company has also incurred losses amounting to Rs 100 crore as it did not have a proper wind power plan on evacuation, said the latest report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) placed in the assembly on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Indian ambassador to Japan Sujan Chinoy pays courtesy visit to Gujarat CM Gujarat CM, deputy CM address senior state police officers Caught on CCTV: Truck runs over two college girls in Ahmedabad, driver flees More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Vinod Kapri threatened by Jal Pari's father Rahul faces ire of women, forced out of car in Amethi Non-Congress governments were based on caste, religion: Pramod Tiwari More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Coastal highway to connect 178 Odisha villages A proposed coastal highway connecting Gopalpur in Odisha with Digha of West Bengal is set to provide road connectivity to 178 villages in Odisha. Centre asks Odisha to fix date for Mahanadi meeting The chief ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh would be expected to attend the meeting convened by the Centre. Centre asks Odisha to suggest possible dates for Mahanadi meeting More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		After Paan Singh Tomar, Malkhan biopic to hit screens Cholera outbreak in Sheopur district leads to 17 deaths Palace coup! BJP moves in for kill BJP's national vice-president Prabhat Jha has been appointed in-charge of party affairs in Scindia's constituency. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP, youth Akali workers come to punches at Malout rally Workers of Youth Akali Dal and AAP clashed at Bhagwant Mann's rally in Malout town of Muktsar district on Saturday afternoon. 2 accused in gold robbery case arrested Jalandhar commissionerate of police has arrested two of eight accused in case of robbery of 10kg gold from Manappuram Finance Limited on August 29.Police also recovered 1kg gold from them. Indebted farmer kills self in Bathinda A farmer from Kalalwala village near Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, committed suicide on Saturday by consuming a poisonous substance.Ran Singh (55) owed Rs 6.5 lakh to a bank and private lenders. More Chandigarh News»

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