News Digest: Parrikar can't resist a little chest thumping, says he's simple man who can be crooked for country

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, October 07, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Parrikar can't resist a little chest thumping, says he's simple man who can be crooked for country Sanitation jobs in UP must be open to all, says state body member; triggers row Will review Most Favoured Nation status granted to Pakistan: India India on Thursday said it will review the Most Favoured Nation status granted to Pakistan by it based on the security and trade interests, asserting that terror cannot be the commodity exported. More India News»

		Business
		IndiGo adds capacity, to operate 883 daily flights In a major expansion, low cost carrier IndiGo is introducing 47 new flights on its existing route network during October 2016. With this and the induction of five new Airbus A320 aircraft during the month, the airline’s frequency will increase to 883 flights daily. BP India gets license to sell jet fuel in India  "India is a huge market ... Obviously we are a very large player globally in the aviation business, so it makes sense for us to be here," said Sashi Mukundan, regional president and India country head for BP (BP.L). Tata strikes deal with S African car hire company Automobile manufacturer Tata has struck a deal with a major South African car hire company to supply Tata Bolt 1.2 Turbo hatchbacks for its national rental fleet. Tata declined to disclose the exact number of vehicles, except to say that it was "a substantial number." More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT directs Delhi govt to shut pickling units in city Noting that pickling units fall under prohibited list of industries as per Master Plan 2021, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to shut down such industries units located in the national capital with immediate effect. Scientists discover largest dinosaur in Brazil Brazilian scientists have announced the discovery of the largest dinosaurs ever found in the country, an animal that was 25 meters long. Paris climate deal to enter into force on Nov 4 The Paris Agreement to address the challenges of climate change will enter into force on November 4. The Agreement calls on countries to combat climate change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low carbon future. More Environment News»

		World
		Hurricane Matthew leaves at least 108 dead in Haiti Haitian officials on Thursday raised the known death toll from Hurricane Matthew as they finally began to reach corners of the country that had been cut off by the rampaging storm. Interior minister Francois Anick Joseph announced that at least 108 had died, up from a previous count of 23. Pak passes long-awaited anti-honour killing law Pakistan's national assembly passed legislation on Thursday closing a loophole that allowed people who killed in the name of "honour" to go free, mandating life imprisonment even if the victim's relatives forgive the murder. Palestinian prez leaves hospital after health scare 81-year-old Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, underwent an emergency heart procedure on Thursday after suffering exhaustion and chest pains, but was given a clean bill of health and quickly discharged from the hospital. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sukhwinder to Pak artists: Why this silence? Amid the increasing animosity on both sides of the border after Uri, singer Sukhwinder Singh recently visited the Wagah Border and entertained the jawans there with his songs. PIC: Ranbir Kapoor is lost in his own world of thoughts With his much-awaited romantic drama ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ just a few days away from its release, Ranbir Kapoor is the talk of the town. Is that Kimi Katkar? Better known as Mrs Sheorey now, the actress was in town for her friend Anu Malhotra’s solo art show. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Children inherit intelligence from mothers: Study Mother's genes may determine how clever the children will be, whereas the father makes no difference to their intelligence levels, a new research suggests. How people type on computer keboard may help treat Parkinson's Performing ordinary tasks such as typing emails or updating Facebook status may help treat Parkinson's disease, thanks to scientists who have developed a new monitoring technique to evaluate the patient's symptoms as they interact with a computer keyboard at home. Thailand OKs abortion in case of Zika-related birth defects Predominantly Buddhist Thailand will relax its strict rules against abortion to cover fetuses with proven birth defects linked to the Zika virus, health officials said on Thursday, doubling to 24 weeks a deadline for the procedure. More Science News»

		Sports
		India ODI squad: Raina, Mishra back for New Zealand series Suresh Raina and Amit Mishra have been included in India's MS Dhoni-led ODI squad for the first three ODIs of the five-match series against New Zealand starting October 16. Both cricketers last featured in ODIs in October 2015. Even I am captain of SC cricket team: CJI to BCCI "Even I am the captain of the Supreme Court cricket team," observed Chief Justice TS Thakur on Thursday after BCCI defended its president Anurag Thakur's qualification to be an office bearer of the cash-rich body. BCCI v Lodha panel: SC asks board to file undertaking The Supreme Court has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to file an undertaking on Friday that the board will implement the reforms suggested by the Lodha panel. 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
		IIM-K offers executive PG programme Prakash Javadekar pledges to 'improve' quality of higher education Pledging to "improve" the quality of higher education in the country during a review meeting with 41 Vice Chancellors of Central Universities, Union Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar today said only nations with great universities will prosper. Seven startups graduate from Target Accelerator's fourth batch More Education News»

		Mumbai
		After protest, cameras likely in disabled coaches of CR Police get nod to take custody of developer in 3 crore fraud case Court asks if state's enforced its 2015 traffic control orders More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man jailed for dowry death, cops to look after mother Government fails to maintain basic infra in schools: HC Unhappy SC says authorities made people suffer More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Dossier on Cauvery awaits central team Karnataka is leaving no stone unturned to impress upon a high-level Cauvery study team that the basin areas were in dire straits. Woes worsen, Arkavathy Layout allottees pay fine to get sale deeds There seems to be no end to the tribulations of Arkavathy Layout's site allottees. Time to revive Sanskrit, learn it with pride The downfall of Sanskrit - one of India's oldest languages - has many reasons to blame. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		New technology for studying main sewers The HMWS&SB has decided to take up an assessment study of existing sewer trunk mains by using trenchless technology. T to study administrative in other states With only five days left for new districts to become functional, the state government is now focusing on the administrative set up in new districts and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to send senior IAS officials to study administrative set up in various states. Demand for more districts gets louder While the state government has plans to create four more new districts in addition to the 17 already announced by it, demand for more districts and revenue divisions has picked up steam from various parts of the state More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Gap in awareness may cost a limb for diabetics Realty check: Panchayat polls are high-stakes battles One-day expo to help elderly who stay alone in city More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		34 notified industrial areas to get autonomy After a nine-year dormancy, local industry associations will probably have a free hand in managing notified industrial areas across Gujarat. If 'dead' can, let live witness depose: High Court Court Allows Petitioner To Be Witness In 2002 Riots Case After 55 'dry' years, cops to get lesson in hooch tragedies After more than 55 years of prohibition in Gujarat, police personnel across the state will get lessons on Friday on how a hooch tragedy occurs. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Conference on safety challenges of food organized in Allahabad GRP puts zehar khuran's details on social media 8-yr-old girl raped, her body found in field A minor girl was raped and her body was thrown in a paddy field in Basahi village under Karchana police station on Wednesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CESU ready for uninterrupted and accident free festive season Japanese encephalitis outbreak: Govt planning mass culling of pigs Govt to seek NHAI help to fence bridge More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Intra-state air taxis to fly in MP again Two years after Ventura Air Connect stopped operating in Madhya Pradesh due to heavy losses, Madhya Pradesh government plans to resume intra-state flights to connect key cities in the state. MP cops mull Adhaar link to track criminals with crime and criminal tracking network system (CCTNS).It would help police easily verify the background and the identity of offenders. Van Vihar gets 15 pairs of vultures from Haryana Fifteen new pairs of vultures were brought to the state capital on Thursday from Jatayu Breeding and Conservation Centre, Pinjore, in Haryana. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Reversing tipper crushes three near district administrative complex Woman along with her two daughters was crushed to death on Thursday at Moga by a tipper (truck) full of sand. The tipper driver kept on running the vehicle in reverse mode without seeing at the rear and crushed the three near district administrative complex. The police have arrested the tipper driver. 26 Air Defence Regiment celebrates Platinum jubilee Indo-Pak tension: Pilgrim count at Golden Temple falls Chandigarh, Oct 6 () Rising tension between India and Pakistan has hit tourism in Punjab's border district of Amritsar, with the per day pilgrim count at the iconic Golden Temple witnessing a steep fall by up to 25 per cent. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Taking selfie with Obama won't solve country's problems: Rahul Gandhi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 06, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Taking selfie with Obama won't solve country's problems: Rahul Gandhi Continuing with his tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said taking selfies with US President Barack Obama will not help solve India's problems. Sonia Gandhi meets Sri Lankan PM in first public engagement since August In her first public interaction two months after she fell ill, Sonia Gandhi was back in action today with the Congress President meeting visiting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe here. Avoid any 'flamboyance or chest-thumping' on surgical strikes: PM Modi cautions ministers Avoid any "flamboyance or chest-thumping" about the strike, the Prime Minister reportedly cautioned his ministers at the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning, according to sources in the government. More India News»

		Business
		Markets price in more easing by RBI, see risk in policy shift On Tuesday, Patel and the newly formed monetary policy panel cut the policy rate by 25 basis points and softened the RBI's stance on the timeline for meeting its inflation target, indicating that it had until 2021 to reach it. Market runs into European headwinds, sensex slides 114 points Market let go of its winning momentum of the past three days as the Sensex slumped 114 points after Europe turned shaky over talk of withdrawal of ECB stimulus and on profit-booking in recent outperformers. Sensex slips over 90 points, wipes out all gains More Business News»

		Environment
		60% of PM 2.5 pollutants in Delhi from outside: Study China to build sea turtle protection centre in SCS Strengthening its foothold in the disputed South China Sea China, China on Wednesday announced plans to build a sea turtle protection centre in Sansha city of the strategic maritime region. China plans to set up the centre to promote marine bio-diversity conservation in the region. 17cr trees planted to increase green cover in Bihar More Environment News»

		World
		Saudi Arabia teen arrested for online flirting with US woman The teenager, known only by his online name of `Abu Sin,' a reference to his crooked teeth, speaks almost no English. Christina Crockett, a 21-year-old vlogger from California, speaks no Arabic. Chinese rank US as 'top threat': Survey Chinese people believe the United States is the "top threat" facing their country, a poll showed on Wednesday, with most suspecting the world's number one economy of trying to "prevent China from becoming an equal power". Hurricane Matthew kills at least 17, takes aim at Bahamas, US The hurricane, which the United Nations said created the worst humanitarian crisis to hit struggling Haiti since a devastating 2010 earthquake, whipped Cuba and Haiti with 140 mile-per-hour (230 kph) winds on Tuesday, pummeling towns, farmland and resorts. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Throwback pic: When Amrita Arora posed in Aishwarya's lap Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amrita Arora may not have been clicked together in the longest time, but the two did some commendable work during their early days. 'I don't regret my choices, I only look ahead' In a tête-à-tête with BT, ​Tamannaah Bhatia talks about her upcoming horror comedy 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' and reveals why she doesn’t regret any of her choices. Is Ranbir Kapoor secretly taking digs at Arjun Kapoor? Bollywood friendships have always been an issue of debate. Sometimes, it gets difficult to differentiate if two actors are friends or foes. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New material to make computers 100 times more power efficient Antibiotic-resistance making kidney infections more deadly IAF faces longer wait for own satellite as Isro yet to get nod More Science News»

		Sports
		BCCI president Anurag Thakur again takes aim at Lodha panel In a letter addressed to board members, Thakur talks about how Justice Lodha had to appear on almost all TV news channels to put his point across of not freezing the BCCI bank accounts, when reality was something different. Shardul Thakur replaces injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar sustained the injury during the second Test in Kolkata, in which he took six wickets including a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Bhuvneshwar's feat in Kolkata was his fourth five-wicket haul in his 15th Test and also his first on home soil. Abhinav Bindra-led panel slams shooters, coaches, federation The review report went on to dwell on individual performances, pointing out the laxities that ended up derailing a campaign that was built as India's best medal hope in Rio. Narang, Sidhu, Paul, none of the shooters could escape criticism. 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
		Seven startups graduate from Target Accelerator's fourth batch CBSE begins review of CCE, optional Class X board exam HRD panel suggests ways to avoid vacancies in IITs, institutes More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Government, NCB mum on taking on FDA babus Showers in Mahabaleshwar dry up strawberry supply 324 motorists get challans on mobiles More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		ASI draws HC ire for failing to protect fort This group uses soot from gensets to leave its mark Metro snag slows down Blue line More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		When Tamil homes turn into vibrant dollhouses Kamalan Govindan's south Bengaluru home is a microcosm of the world outside. It houses deities, everyday objects and even animals, but all in the form of figurines. Karnataka government PU colleges with less than 10 students may shut After government schools, now pre-university colleges with less student strength may face closure. Earlier this year, the department of public instruction (DPI) decided to transfer the students of schools having less than 10 enrolments. Startup incubation centre at Trinity Metro station in a month The country's first startup incubation centre at a Metro station will come up in Bengaluru next month. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad drug peddler also part of racket State cabinet meet on Oct 7 Sex workers from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu seek amendments to trafficking bill More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu wetland authority not on solid ground Make disposal of bio-medical waste transparent, NGT tells private hospitals For physicians, mouth is a window into rest of the body More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Only two-thirds turn up to verify diploma admissions As many as 45 self-financed diploma engineering colleges has admitted 6,500 students when the admission procedure ended ten days, an official said. Isro's SAC to make satellite internet a reality soon He also said that the sensitive methane sensor data from Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) is being analysed by a committee of scientists headed by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCCA). Dental intake: 536 seats vacant after Day 1 As many as 536 seats of dental, ayurvedic and homoeopathic courses remained vacant on day one of the reshuffling procedure being conducted by Admission Committee for Professional Medical Education Courses (ACPMEC). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		8-yr-old girl raped, her body found in field A minor girl was raped and her body was thrown in a paddy field in Basahi village under Karchana police station on Wednesday. 15 tourist, bungalows get facelift As many as 15 tourist bungalows and hotels have been given a facelift under mega renovation plan.by UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC). Sangam of Bengali culture in Prayag He said that there were four persons who helped in giving Bengali community its identity. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Gheri demolition drive starts in Chilika Lake Vigilance raids school headmaster with assets over Rs 1 crore Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 () Vigilance officials in Odisha today found assets worth over Rs 1 crore in possession of a primary school headmaster. SLI by HDFC Bank helping empower rural women Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 () Empowering rural women through its Sustainable Livelihood Initiative (SLI), HDFC Bank targets to disburse Rs 500 crore in Odisha this fiscal, nearly three-fold rise from that provided last year, to elevate the status of households. "SLI has so far empowered over 2. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No one should project himself as CM: Congress MLA MP Congress passes 11 resolutions in working committee meet government.At the one-day state party working committee meet held. Those doubting Army operation are traitors, says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Congress takes ticket-seekers to shrines for loyalty vow To put an end to bickering among ticket-seekers in Congress's Punjab unit, the party has begun taking aspirants to shrines to swear that they would back the party candidate and not work against the person. British high commissioner calls on Punjab governor Ganaur fruit & vegetable terminus to start in next 2 yrs Chandigarh, Oct 5 () With a view to helping farmers increase their income and promote peri-urban agriculture in the state, the Haryana government aims to make the international fruits and vegetables terminus, being set up at Ganaur in Sonepat district, functional within two years. More Chandigarh News»

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