News Digest: Uri probe on, Army 'shifts' brigade commander

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, October 02, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Uri probe on, Army 'shifts' brigade commander Shifting out the Uri brigade commander from his post, the Army has “attached” him for the court of inquiry (CoI) under way to pinpoint the security lapses that led to the terror attack on a rear administrative camp on September 18, which left 19 soldiers dead and over 20 injured. After films, Indian TV channels banned in Pak Pakistan has banned the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country for showing “illegal content”. Amid the tensions between the two nations over the deteriorating situation at the border, theatres in Pakistan have also begun taking down Bollywood films. Baloch leader seeks global support for region's freedom Baloch leader Mazdak Dilshad Baloch sought global support on Saturday in their fight for ‘freedom’ and against ‘atrocities’ and violation of human rights by the Pakistani establishment in the restive region. More India News»

		Business
		Spectrum auctions open to moderate response The country’s biggest spectrum sale opened to a moderate response on Saturday as cash-strapped telecom companies completely avoided aggressive pitching and made no bids in the supposedly-lucrative 700 MHz band that saw no takers. Maruti Suzuki's September passenger vehicle sales log 31% growth The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India today reported a 31.1 per cent growth in its passenger vehicle sales in September at 1,49,143 units, riding on its highest-ever domestic sales. The company had sold a total of 1,13,759 units in September 2015. 1-yr extension for SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya Government has given one-year extension to SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya amid the lender's consolidation with its associate banks. This will provide continuity at a time when the process of consolidation is going on. More Business News»

		Environment
		'India will stick to its position on HFC phase out' Sharks: Feared predator in need of protection Sharks may elicit less sympathy than elephants or rhinos, but experts say the feared predators are under increasing pressure from unmanaged commercial fishing and desperately in need of further protection. European Union agrees to ratify Paris climate deal EU environment ministers agreed today to fast-track the ratification of the landmark Paris agreement on climate change, despite the fact that some national parliaments have yet to approve the deal. "What some believed impossible is now real," European union president Donald Tusk said on Twitter. More Environment News»

		World
		Russian jets pound Aleppo as US clings to diplomacy Pak gets US smackdown for immature nuclear talk Obama administration officials on Friday very bluntly disparaged "some of the rhetoric from the Pakistani Government" about the possibility of using nukes, saying, "nuclear-capable states have a very clear responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities." Clinton edges ahead of Trump in post-debate poll bump ​Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has pulled ahead of rival Donald Trump three percentage points in a new national poll out on Friday, just days after her strong showing in the first televised debate. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I think after Mirzya, I am ready for Broadway' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra says, “Every movie is a piece of my life.” No wonder, the filmmaker takes years to labour over his creation — with artistry and passion. 10 Bollywood films made on Mahatma Gandhi Fawad Khan hasn't been in India since July Recent reports state that Fawad had passed statements against Bollywood. However, as per information, Fawad returned to Pakistan in July and hasn't interacted with the media since then. Hence, any reports of him passing demeaning statements about the country are false. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children High BP in children may limit cognitive skills, suggests study Now, a single vaccine for all flu A new generation of universal flu vaccines has been designed to protect against future global pandemics that could potentially kill millions of people. The vaccine has the potential to give protection for up to 88 per cent of known flu strains worldwide in a single shot. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kolkata Test: Bhuvneshwar five sinks New Zealand Despite losing over two hours of the final session to rain and wet outfield, India were able to retain advantage courtesy Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who picked up his second five-wicket-haul in three Tests and the fourth of his career. BCCI defies Lodha reforms, braces for SC order The BCCI special general body has decided to reject the Supreme Court judgement to implement the Lodha committee recommendations. Justice Lodha made it clear that none of the reforms suggested by the panel are non-negotiable. Day 2 talking points: Defiant Saha and reliant Bhuvneshwar Takeaways from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000 The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000 Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000. 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. More Technology News»

		Education
		Finally, Miri Piri Medical College issue resolved Ultimately, admissions in the Miri Piri Medical College run by the SGPC at Shahabad (Kurukshetra) will begin from the academic year 2018. FTII to propose fee hike, age limit; students oppose SC upholds MBBS admissions by deemed universities More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai jails packed 300-400% beyond capacity, expansion still in pipeline The city's prisons are house-full. Arthur Road and Byculla jails which have a capacity to hold about 1,200 prisoners, are currently overflowing with three times as many inmates. Mumbai: AC local comes rolling in, hits height barrier on Western Railway The plan to introduce an air-conditioned local train on the suburban network has hit a hurdle. The prototype sent by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai for trials overshoots the maximum permissible height for a rake. Rise in number of infants, pregnant women contracting dengue Doctors are worried about the increasing number of pregnant women and infants diagnosed with dengue or dengue-like fever. A civic hospital nurse died due to complications arising from dengue last week. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		28,000 downloads in 2 hours: Senior citizen app a big hit In a major step towards ensuring the safety of old men and women in the city, LG Najeeb Jung launched on Saturday a "senior citizen app". Teachers fight larger battle at 'difficult' schools Cops called to stop JNU meet? More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Ready for anything', Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will not give Tamil Nadu water After marathon meetings with all parties and his council of ministers, chief minister Siddaramaiah said: "We will call a special legislature session on October 3 to discuss the release of water to Tamil Nadu. Former driver threatens industrialist, extorts Rs 90 lakh As he left a briefcase holding Rs 90 lakh in the backseat of his car and walked away, Anand Raj knew he had kissed his money goodbye.He felt helpless. IISc offers PhD students maiden engagement with industry Having realised the need for an enhanced industry-academia collaboration, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), one of the country’s premier science institutions has finally decided to engage the industry in an organised way on October 3, allowing their PhD students to showcase their work. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Pay Rs 8 lakh each to parents of snake-bite victims: HC The Girl Students Died In Residential School In Adilabad Dist HI-TECHABAD - T-HUB TO CLOSE DOORS ON 150 START-UPS? Fund Inflows Have Slowed Down Along With Frequency Of Lucrative Deals And Success Stories 3 held for possession of banned drug Three persons, including two women, were caught in possession of banned amphetamine drug by Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) officials at Bachupally late on Friday night. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu, Puducherry appoint Cauvery board members As the deadline for appointing state representatives to the Cauvery Management Board ended at 4.00pm on Saturday, only Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have appointed their representatives. CCTV footage shows unidentified person returning missing dog Nungambakkam police had registered a missing dog case based on the complaint of a private entrepreneur S Padmashree."I am feeling elated now," said Padmashree. Chennaiites waking up to waste segregation The failure of a state's solid waste management (SWM) scheme is commonly attributed to the absence of public cooperation.But in a growing trend, residents from endemic pockets of Chennai are redefining this norm. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Patidars, dalits, OBCs, Muslims feeling alienation in Gujarat Model: Dey Ramon Magsaysay awardee and rights activist, Nikhil Dey on Saturday said that the communities like Patidars, dalits, OBCs and Muslims are feeling alienation in Gujarat which has been hailing as the model state. Online group bridges blood donors with those in need It was a crisis for Manish, a native of Nagpur, who had come to the Civil Hospital here for treatment of his mother. The surgery was imminent and on Sunday afternoon, Manish had no idea how he would arrange for five units of blood after he procured two. Gujrat CM to launch 60 minute cleanliness mass campaign More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		NOTA plays spoil sports at AUSU elections Avishkar 2016, annual techno fest of MNIT end on a high note It's a day for grandparents today Kids at government schools across the state would celebrate the first 'Grandparents' Day' here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Lyngdoh effect: tension sparks in campuses following rejection of candidatures Odisha gears up for Daan Utsav Odisha unveils senior citizen policy-2016 With an aim to ensure senior citizens social security, health care, food, shelter, recreation and other welfare services to elderly persons in the state, Odisha government unveiled Senior Citizens Poliy-2016 on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons here on Saturday. Apart from basic facilities and services the state policy gave emphasis on geriatric care and counselling services, day care centres for the elderly. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		One lakh village in India, 6,600 in MP to be ODF on Gandhi Jayanti one lakh villages across the country will be declared open defecation free (ODF) on Bapu's Jayanti, Madhya Pradesh will contribute 6,600 villages in the national figure after adding 1,100 villages to it. Infighting continues in BJP, party serves notice to MLA from Tendukhera Internal strife and voice of dissent within the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh continued even after party national general secretary Ramlal asked leaders in the recently held working committee meet not to squabble in public. Medical admissions: Congress smells rat, alleges Vyapam like scam The counselling procedure for admissions to private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh has again put the government in the dock with Congress alleging another Vyapam like scam, involving Rs200 crore, engineered to favour private medical colleges. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		5th gen boatman evacuates last Gurdaspur village ​ Mohinder Singh, is supposed to row a boat on the Ravi near the Pakistan border between 9am and 5pm for residents of Ghaniye Ke Bet village, which is the last village in Gurdaspur​. War fear fails to move Turtuk villagers BJP asks units to help evacuate border villages More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Leave high court or get bashed, Kerala lawyers warn media

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, October 01, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Leave high court or get bashed, Kerala lawyers warn media On Friday, a day after the Kerala HC chief justice guaranteed the safety of reporters and invited them to resume reporting, correspondents of several newspapers, including TOI,were threatened by lawyers and forced to leave the court premises. Cauvery row: SC warns defiant Karnataka of the 'wrath of law' Karnataka triggered a constitutional crisis by taking a defiant stand that it was unable to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as per the orders of the Supreme Court, which passed a fresh order on Friday asking the Siddaramaiah government to release 6,000 cusecs daily till October 6 or face the “wrath of law”. Somesh Sharma elected as new INS president Somesh Sharma of Rashtradoot Saptahik was elected as president of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Friday for 2016-17. He succeeds P V Chandran of Grehalakshmi of Mathrubhumi Group. More India News»

		Business
		Govt keeps tab on e-comm discounts Government agencies are keeping tabs on offers and freebies being handed out by e-tailers this festival season after it asked the likes of Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal not to just refrain from discounting but to state clearly that rebate is being given by the seller and not online marketplace. Cognizant starts corruption probe in India ops Cognizant Technology Solutions on Friday said it has begun an internal probe to check if any bribes or other unlawful payments were made by it to set up development centres in India. In a parallel development, the company’s president, Godorn Coborn, has quit. CNG, PNG bills to shrink as domestic gas price dips 18% More Business News»

		Environment
		European Union agrees to ratify Paris climate deal EU environment ministers agreed today to fast-track the ratification of the landmark Paris agreement on climate change, despite the fact that some national parliaments have yet to approve the deal. "What some believed impossible is now real," European union president Donald Tusk said on Twitter. Giant dinosaur footprint discovered in Mongolia desert One of the biggest dinosaur footprints ever recorded has been unearthed in the Gobi Desert, researchers said on Friday, offering a fresh clue about the giant creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. India not to cap aviation emission Centre has toughened its stand on negotiations to cap emissions by the aviation sector, making it clear that India will not commit to reducing emissions in the sector by 2020 as it will be an “injustice“ to the country's growing economy. More Environment News»

		World
		10 killed, 29 missing in typhoon Megi in China 3 Chinese fishermen dead after clash with S Korean forces Trump injects Bill Clinton scandals into 2016 race Donald Trump says he took the moral high ground at the first presidential debate by not mentioning the infidelities of former President Bill Clinton. But he hinted at them, talked about them immediately afterward and then sent his campaign's top backers out to do the same. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Prabhudheva: Direction is my passion, but dance is my lifeline Prabhudheva opens up about his journey in the industry and why he thinks life is all about giving oneself a chance... Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Rare images Pack-up for Pak artistes in India, says IMPPA The oldest film producers’ body in India has passed a resolution that Pakistani artistes will not be allowed to be a part of our entertainment industry. BT gets reactions from opinion makers... More Entertainment News»

		Science
		ISRO centres set for PSLV-C36 launch in November Rosetta probe crashes on comet, completes mission Nanoparticle jabs may help treat arthritis: Study More Science News»

		Sports
		NZ edge past India after Pujara-Rahane show​ On a sweltering day, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane highlighted the Indian innings with plucky half-centuries. But it did not happen before New Zealand fought right till the end and picked up four crucial wickets in the final session. U-18 Asia Cup hockey final: India beat Bangladesh 5-4 In an eventful and tensely contested match, India's young hockey players somehow managed to hold their wits and crucially not crumble in the dying moments of the final, thus ending the tournament on a high. Tendulkar would just bat and shop, reveals Ganguly "Tendulkar would only bat and shop. He would get a Test hundred and the next day you would see him shopping in an Armani or Versace and you will see them hanging in his wardrobe," Sourav Ganguly remembered. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000 The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000 Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000. 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. More Technology News»

		Education
		Finally, Miri Piri Medical College issue resolved Ultimately, admissions in the Miri Piri Medical College run by the SGPC at Shahabad (Kurukshetra) will begin from the academic year 2018. FTII to propose fee hike, age limit; students oppose SC upholds MBBS admissions by deemed universities More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Islamic scholar Nazeer Shaikh passes away hours before his annual Haj feast Islamic scholar Nazeer Shaikh, who started a special second namaz on Friday afternoon especially to accommodate students of the western suburbs, passed away in Andheri on Friday. NBWs issued against Dawood and Shakeel A Delhi court has issued open non-bailable warrants against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel for allegedly hiring goons to kill a right-wing outfit leader 3 Pujari men plan hit on Chembur businessman, held The city crime branch on Friday arrested three Suresh Pujari men for allegedly planning an attack on a Chembur businessman More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Narela fire: Efforts on to locate trapped men More than 36 hours after a massive fire broke out at a factory in outer Delhi’s Narela Industrial Area, efforts to locate three men trapped inside were still on. Delhi: Parents seek report on Gaucher's disease Sirajuddin pulls a rickshaw in Nangloi for a living. He lost four children to Gaucher’s disease and his fifth child, Ahmed, has been suffering from it as well. Ahmed’s life depends on medicines worth Rs 4.8 lakh he gets from AIIMS every month. High Court seeks Centre, AAP government response on alcohol PIL The Delhi high court on Friday sought a response from the Centre and the AAP government on a PIL seeking directions to increase spending on creating awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Onion, potato growers shed tears as prices plunge Chances Of An Increase Slim In Near Future Bengalureans warm up to technology to stay active in sunset years One is as old as one feels, believes CV Sastry, 76.A proponent of self-reliance, the retired engineer doesn't want to be a burden on anyone in his autumn years. Land acquisition: Bangalore Golf Course examining legal options The proposed steel flyover along Ballari Road is set to run into its first hurdle. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Matka betting den raided, 9 arrested Special Operations Team (SOT) sleuths of Cyberabad busted a gambling racket in the city and arrested nine offenders belonging to two gangs on Friday. Fire in IT office at Banjara Hills A fire ravaged a building, which housed a software office on Banjara Hills road No 12 on Friday.As per the locals, there were not many staffers in the office at the time. RTC bus driver killed in accident The driver of an RTC bus was killed while 10 passengers suffered injuries when the vehicle hit a parked lorry on the highway at Peddamberpet late on Thursday night. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Railway union stocks crackers at Chennai Central station Even as the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has started a drive to prevent passengers from carrying firecrackers on trains ahead of Deepavali, dozens of boxes of firecrackers are stored in the Southern Railway Mazdoor Union (SRMU) office beside Chennai Central. 88 trains speeded up, timings of 59 at Chennai changed Seventy trains operated by Southern Railway will run faster from October 1, according to the new time table released by Southern Railway general manager Vashishta Johri on Friday. Age no bar: Meet India's oldest Ironman In 2009, a day after he turned 60, he sat down to prepare himself a bucket list and wrote down a determined entry - 'The Ironman Asia Pacific Championship, Cairns, Australia'. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Poverty abolition unique identification of Gujarat, claims CM Rupani Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani kicked start ninth edition of Garib Kalyan Mela and claimed that poverty abolishment has become unique identification of Gujarat. Rupani provided Rs. 48.84 crore assistance to more than 24 thousand poor-vanbandhu beneficiaries at Narmada district. Poverty abolishment a unique identification of Gujarat: CM Rupani Vijay Rupani kick start the ninth edition of Garib Kalyan Mela France envoy meets Gujarat CM France Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler paid courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani here in Gandhinagar today. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Polls held in AU degree colleges With the polling for electing student union on the campus of Allahabad University five of its constituent colleges too went for polling on Friday. The polling at these colleges were by and large peaceful with sporadic incidents of violence reported from outside the campus of CMP Degree College. Polling at AU passes off peacefully Amidst heavy deployment of security forces the campus of Allahabad University witnessed the polling for electing the new student union, on Friday. Although almost every guidelines, laid down in the Lyngdoh committee and that mentioned in the constitution of holding student election at AU, was violated since the elections were declared, but the varsity authorities were successful in conducting student poll peacefully. AU campus turns into a fortress More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		11% deficit rain this monsoon The state has received 11% deficit rain from June to September, according to the latest report released on Friday.The state received 1020.4 mm rainfall compared to normal of 1149.3 mm during the monsoon period. Odisha asks Centre for more rice to SC/ST hostels Commission of Railway Safety to probe Cuttack train accident The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS), an independent body which is working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will conduct inquiry into the train accident occurred at Cuttack on Thursday leaving two dead and 27 injured. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'RGPV delivering the best' RGPV's ninth convocation organised here on Thursday was special for its vice-chancellor Prof Piyush Trivedi, as he is going to retire in December this year.It was his second successive tenure. Make India developed, Guv to RGPV students In all, 209 students received degrees for academic session 2013 and 2014.Scientific advisor to the defence minister, G Satheesh Reddy, was presented honorary doctorate degree on the occasion. He didn't need crutches to clear NEET, but DME crippled dreams Undeterred by crippling physical handicap - unable to use his both legs and lower part of the body - he worked hard to chase a dream of becoming a doctor. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU V-C invites PM for convocation next year Panjab University vice-chancellor Prof Arun Kumar Grover has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inviting him for the special convocation to be held at the varsity next year. PU bicycle lovers organize rally Panjab University bicycle lovers organized a cycle rally her on Thursday to promote cycling culture on the campus. 9 pilgrims killed, 12 injured in Bhiwani accident Hambowal (Machhiwara) At least nine pilgrims were killed and 14 others were injured when their vehicle collided with a truck on Friday.The accident took place near Siwani town of Bhiwani district early on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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