News Digest: Lack of infrastructure crippling lower judiciary: Report

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, January 23, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Lack of infrastructure crippling lower judiciary: Report India, UAE to sign strategic partnership agreement Bugti's plea for asylum on hold? More India News»

		Business
		Mutual funds park Rs 2,700 cr in stocks so far in Jan Mutual funds invested nearly Rs 2,700 crore in equities this month so far on sustained participation by retail investors. How student loan servicers affect tens of millions of people Abu Dhabi creates $125 billion fund in merger Abu Dhabi's government on Saturday merged two of its top investment funds, Mubadala Development Co and International Petroleum Investment Co, to strengthen their financial clout in an era of low oil prices. More Business News»

		Environment
		'2 of 10 most polluted cities covered by real-time monitoring' Only two of India's 10 most polluted cities, Delhi and Faridabad, are covered by the government's real-time air quality monitoring system, leaving more than one billion unprepared for toxic episodes, Greenpeace India said today, asserting that the country's air is now "deadlier" than China. 2016 was hottest year ever recorded: UN weather agency The world witnessed the hottest year on record in 2016, surpassing the exceptionally high temperatures of 2015, the UN weather agency said, highlighting new records in indicators of human-caused climate change and loss of Artic sea ice. Climate science bedeviled by 'tipping points' Ice sheets with enough frozen water to lift sea levels more than a dozen metres; powerful ocean currents that keep bone-chilling winters at bay on both sides of the Atlantic; monsoon rains upon which hundreds of millions in Asia depend for food -- all are at risk of irretrievable disruption. More Environment News»

		World
		Nearly 70 killed in fresh Yemen fighting Clashes in Yemen killed at least 66 people in 24 hours as pro-government forces pushed to oust rebels from a key stretch of coastline. Fourteen members of the pro-government forces were also killed. The WHO says that more than 7,400 people have been killed since the coalition intervention began. As Trump takes office, Israel pushes ahead with settlements The Jerusalem municipality has said it is pushing forward with 566 new housing units for Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem, swiftly moving into action as the seemingly favorable President Donald Trump takes office. The building plans were put on hold in the final months of Obama's administration. Gambia awaits new leader, but exiled one has right to return Gambia's capital on Sunday was awaiting the arrival of the country's new leader and an era of democracy, hours after the authoritarian ruler of 22 years flew into exile with an extraordinary set of assurances from the international community. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rishi and Neetu Kapoor get the sweetest wedding anniversary wish from daughter Riddhima One of Bollywood’s most adored couples, veteran actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary today. 'Dangal' box-office collection Day 30: Aamir Khan film remains an unstoppable force Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ made box-office history as it crossed the Rs 375-crore mark on Friday. However, the film seems to be in no mood to slow down at the ticket windows. Advocate moves Court to drop 'LLB' from Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 2' Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama ‘Jolly LLB 2’ seems to have landed in trouble. According to reports, advocate Ajaykumar S Waghmare has filed a petition at Bombay High Court, asking that the term ‘LLB’ should be dropped from the film’s title. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New smart needle to make brain surgery safer Scientists have developed a new smart needle with a tiny camera that allows surgeons to see at-risk blood vessels and avoid injuring them, an advance that may make brain surgery safer. Sitting too long makes you fat, age faster: Study Isro realigns orbit of Mars mission spacecraft Mangalyaan Isro has successfully realigned the orbit of its Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan. The correction in the trajectory of Mangalyaan was required to keep the power supply strong during the eclipse so that it could continue to function longer, as Mangalyaan's battery cannot support long-duration eclipse. More Science News»

		Sports
		England win Eden thriller; India take series 2-1 Chasing 322 against England, India fell short of the target by five runs in a last-ball thriller to lose the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Kolkata. By virtue of winning the first two ODIs in Pune and Cuttack, India took the series 2-1. Talking points: India's opening woes and Jadeja's bunny A look at the major talking points from the third ODI between India and England in Kolkata. Jadhav, Pandya's show a great demo for CT: Virat Kohli "Definitely, it has been a series of positives even today, 173 for 5, two youngsters step up almost get us through the line, fighting back against good quality fast bowlers. It was a great demo for the Champions Trophy," Kohli said More Sports News»

		Technology
		Indian-American Ajit Pai named head of FCC in US: Report President Donald Trump has reportedly picked a fierce critic of the Obama-era "net neutrality" rules to be chief regulator of the nation's airwaves and internet connections. Here's why researchers have asked this newspaper to retract its WhatsApp story Mounting pressure on the Guardian newspaper, a group of 30 security researchers have co-signed an open letter asking the paper to retract its story that claimed encrypted messages on WhatsApp can be intercepted as the mobile messaging service contained a 'backdoor'. 9 things Donald Trump said about H-1B visa and outsourcing While H-1B and outsourcing became Donald Trump's frequent campaign issues during the Republican primary season, it has been more or less absent from his key election campaigns later. Though during the last leg of his campaign, he again slammed IBM for sending jobs abroad. More Technology News»

		Education
		After 13 years, JNU hikes entrance examination fee by 27% JNU aspirants will now have to shell out more money for appearing for the varsity's entrance examination as the fees for it have been increased by 27 per cent from the upcoming academic session. Percentage of 'out-of-school' girls in MP jumps to 8.5: Report Despite offering freebies like books, bicycle and uniforms along with scholarships among others to enhance enrollment, Madhya Pradesh is among the top three states in the country where the percentage of out-of-school girls is the highest, according to an education status report for 2016. J&K govt orders appointment of VCs of 2 cluster varsities Setting the ball rolling to make cluster universities functional from the current academic session, Jammu & Kashmir government on Thursday ordered appointment of vice-chancellors and Registrars for two new varsities in the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maha probes mega crop insurance fraud Juhu runway extension impractical as stilts in sea will flood beachfront areas Consumer court can help execute sale deed if builder defaults More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi zoo records exotic deer births Govt seeks policy on green crematoria Accused in custody, cops not sure if Najeeb Ahmed was abducted More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		R K Dutta may be DG&IGP but needs clean chit from Supreme Court first Senior IPS officer Rupak Kumar Dutta, who recently missed out on being appointed CBI director, may be the next director general and inspector general of police (DG&IGP) of Karnataka after incumbent Om Prakash retires by January-end. Dutta is a top contender if the government goes by the seniority criteria. Girl from Bengaluru secures 10th rank in Chartered Accountants exam Starting her day at 6.15 in the morning and juggling between work and classes wasn't easy. But it is this dedication and rigour that helped Mahithi Bharathesh, 23, notch the 10th all-India rank in the recent Chartered Accountants examination. Women take up selfie challenge to green areas Prashanth Nagar, near Vijayanagar, west Bengaluru, turned into a selfie zone on Sunday. Residents posed for photos with the saplings they were planting by the roadside, thanks to an innovative attempt by an all-woman residents' group to harness the power of selfies to green their locality. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		K T Rama Rao gets invite from Andhra Pradesh to support special category fight KTR took to Twitter on Sunday to say: "When the power of people is greater than people in power, it's a real democracy. Rs 15,000 relief for 3 who got faulty power banks A district consumer forum here has directed an e-commerce website to pay a total of '15,000 as compensation to three customers for selling them faulty and damaged power bank devices. Kin's ill health no ground for extension of parole: Court The bench citing prison rules told the counsel for Irfan that authorities had power to grant parole to convicts only for a period of one month. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai police request pro-jallikattu protesters on Marina Beach to disperse The Chennai city police have requested pro-jallkattu protesters to leave Marina Beach in Chennai in a peaceful manner as “that their purpose has been fully achieved” after the state government promulgated an ordinance on Saturday. Ordinance doesn't douse anger even as call-off clamour grows Two gored to death during jallikattu; one agitator dies of thirst More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		NRI in Ahmedabad to tackle extortion calls from bookies Tired of extortion calls from five people involved in cricket betting, an NRI, Manishkumar Patel, arrived in city from the US to lodge a complaint, and urge the city police commissioner to take steps against the bookies. His complaint at Nikol police station mentions the bookies were threatening his siblings, who were in India, and they had already extorted Rs 22 lakh from him on the pretext that his brother had lost the money in cricket betting and owed it to them. Only Ahmedabad is bird flu positive The only place in Gujarat to have witnessed cases of bird flu is Ahmedabad. The National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases (NISHAD) has in its recent report said that the serum samples sent from Surat, Bharuch and Jamnagar, which reported carcasses of crows and pigeons were found negative for the dreaded virus. The only other place near Gujarat that has reported an instance of bird flu is Daman. Lawyer alleges cheating in services, hotel refutes charge A city-based lawyer has filed a complaint for cheating and breach of trust against a Satellite-based hotel after the hotel allegedly failed to provide services as promised. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Carry ID proof to get missing cellphone complaint registered If your mobile phone is lost, you must carry your ID proof i.e. adhaar card, driving licence, voter ID card etc to get the complaint registered with the police. Fire safety norms thrown to winds at mela Even after three fire incidents at the Magh Mela pandals, the administration is yet to take action against those flouting the fire safety norms. 'Tiding' over crisis: Water warriors brave strong currents to save lives Braving strong currents, they risk their lives everyday to save thousands of pilgrims thronging the ghats to take holy dip in the pious month of Magh. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Mishap robs widow of her children G Joshada had gone to her parents' house at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi from Vizianagaram with her children, for Pongal. Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailment: Bodies were strewn all over Thirty-three-year-old G Chiranjeevi of Kotpeta in Rayagada remembers discussions on weddings and a lot of laughter in the S8 bogie of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express in which he was travelling on Saturday. Hirakhand Express derailment: Daughter regrets taking father along Twenty-six-year-old Mita Rout's father had insisted that he accompany her from Golamunda village to Bhubaneswar for an examination for which she was due to appear. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		3 tiger cubs rescued, scared and famished Van Vihar gears up to receive Jamuna English back in focus at RSS-run schools Almost a year after RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat's outburst in Panaji that English education is not sufficient enough to teach humanitarian and patriotic values to children, parents' pressure seems to have changed the mind of the saffron organisation, at least in Madhya Pradesh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Partnership in toll plaza a propaganda: H S Phoolka Saying that false propaganda had been unleashed against him by desperate SAD leaders, senior AAP leader H S Phoolka, on Sunday, said he was ready to sell his “entire businesss“ in Rs 1 lakh. He offered to purchase shares in the real estate firm of SAD candidate from Dakha, Manpreet Singh Ayali at double the price he mentioned in his affidavit to the ECI. ​ At bhog, CM Parkash Singh Badal calls Barnala a statesman-like politician Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal was at pains to describe the loss of long-time political companion and friend-turned-foe former CM Surjit Singh Barnala at his memorial service on Sunday. AAP says pledge paper is a 'jumla' Terming the BJP manifesto released by Union finance minister Arun Jaitley as a “jumla“, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader H S Phoolka said it was just a piece of paper as BJP top brass did not agree to treat the manifesto as a legally binding document. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: For these ranis, Netaji was like king Elvis

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, January 22, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		For these ranis, Netaji was like king Elvis Pakistan sends back jawan who strayed across LoC on day of surgical strike Centre, RBI were in talk on note ban for months The proposal of demonetisation was under discussion between the government and the RBi for several months, the RBI has said. It also said that the arrangements for printing new notes had started “months back” and a reasonable amount of new notes was ready when the decision was announced. More India News»

		Business
		How student loan servicers affect tens of millions of people Abu Dhabi creates $125 billion fund in merger Abu Dhabi's government on Saturday merged two of its top investment funds, Mubadala Development Co and International Petroleum Investment Co, to strengthen their financial clout in an era of low oil prices. Milk startups offer variety to consumers When a Wall Street programmer decided to relocate to Coimbatore from New York, one of the biggest problems he faced was the lack of A2 milk in his home town Coimbatore. More Business News»

		Environment
		'2 of 10 most polluted cities covered by real-time monitoring' Only two of India's 10 most polluted cities, Delhi and Faridabad, are covered by the government's real-time air quality monitoring system, leaving more than one billion unprepared for toxic episodes, Greenpeace India said today, asserting that the country's air is now "deadlier" than China. 2016 was hottest year ever recorded: UN weather agency The world witnessed the hottest year on record in 2016, surpassing the exceptionally high temperatures of 2015, the UN weather agency said, highlighting new records in indicators of human-caused climate change and loss of Artic sea ice. Climate science bedeviled by 'tipping points' Ice sheets with enough frozen water to lift sea levels more than a dozen metres; powerful ocean currents that keep bone-chilling winters at bay on both sides of the Atlantic; monsoon rains upon which hundreds of millions in Asia depend for food -- all are at risk of irretrievable disruption. More Environment News»

		World
		Gambian activists urge justice as longtime leader steps down As Gambia's defeated authoritarian ruler prepares to leave the country, human rights activists demand that he be held accountable for alleged abuses. The longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh announced today he will cede power, after the threat that a regional military force would forcibly remove him. 25 killed, 50 injured in market blast in Pakistan's Kurram agency A powerful explosion ripped through a crowded vegetable market in minority Shias dominated Parachinar in northwest Pakistan's restive Kurram tribal agency, killing at least 25 people and injuring 50 others. The blast was claimed by Tehrik-i-Taliban. Theresa May to meet Donald Trump next week: Media report British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to be the first foreign leader to meet US President Donald Trump with plans being drafted for her to fly out to Washington. May is likely to hold her talks with him in the Oval Office on Thursday on what is likely to be a two-day visit to Washington. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shah Rukh Khan to travel by train for 'Raees' promotions in Delhi The actor, who’s known for his good marketing mind, will board a train from Mumbai Central station and reach Delhi the next morning. Aamir Khan receives heartwarming letters from theatre owners Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock demonetisation move adversely affected the business of theatre owners but then came Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' that saved them from being out of business. Movie Review: Majaz: Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun The film is the real life story of famous Urdu Poet, Majaz — his rise to fame, his star-crossed love life and his downfall that led to an early, lonely death. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Sitting too long makes you fat, age faster: Study Isro realigns orbit of Mars mission spacecraft Mangalyaan Isro has successfully realigned the orbit of its Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan. The correction in the trajectory of Mangalyaan was required to keep the power supply strong during the eclipse so that it could continue to function longer, as Mangalyaan's battery cannot support long-duration eclipse. Now, new soft robot can keep your heart beating More Science News»

		Sports
		3rd ODI: India eye whitewash against hapless England Indian batsmen have been ruthless as a unit and showed that a target of 350 is just a number and the final ODI before the Champions Trophy will give the defending champions an opportunity to sort out the opening riddle. Saina Nehwal a win away from Malaysia Masters title Saina Nehwal, who has been desperately looking for a win to boost her confidence after recovering from a knee surgery, which derailed her Rio Olympics campaign last year, thrashed Yip Pui Yin 21-13, 21-10 in the semi-final. Wayne Rooney sets new Manchester United goal record Wayne Rooney equalised in the fourth minute of stoppage time at the Britannia Stadium to break fellow England great and 1966 World Cup-winner Bobby Charlton's record of 249 goals for Manchester United. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Indian-American Ajit Pai named head of FCC in US: Report President Donald Trump has reportedly picked a fierce critic of the Obama-era "net neutrality" rules to be chief regulator of the nation's airwaves and internet connections. Here's why researchers have asked this newspaper to retract its WhatsApp story Mounting pressure on the Guardian newspaper, a group of 30 security researchers have co-signed an open letter asking the paper to retract its story that claimed encrypted messages on WhatsApp can be intercepted as the mobile messaging service contained a 'backdoor'. 9 things Donald Trump said about H-1B visa and outsourcing While H-1B and outsourcing became Donald Trump's frequent campaign issues during the Republican primary season, it has been more or less absent from his key election campaigns later. Though during the last leg of his campaign, he again slammed IBM for sending jobs abroad. More Technology News»

		Education
		Percentage of 'out-of-school' girls in MP jumps to 8.5: Report Despite offering freebies like books, bicycle and uniforms along with scholarships among others to enhance enrollment, Madhya Pradesh is among the top three states in the country where the percentage of out-of-school girls is the highest, according to an education status report for 2016. J&K govt orders appointment of VCs of 2 cluster varsities Setting the ball rolling to make cluster universities functional from the current academic session, Jammu & Kashmir government on Thursday ordered appointment of vice-chancellors and Registrars for two new varsities in the state. MP to evaluate academic achievements of 78 lakh students The School Education department of Madhya Pradesh has started a three-day campaign - Pratibha Parv - from today to evaluate the academic achievements of 78 lakh students of class one to eight. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena to agitate for lifting of ban on bullock cart racing Museum treasures to spotlight India's tryst with the world Shiv Sena offers 60 seats to BJP, fewer than in 2012 More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Rain god threatens to come down on R-Day Missing JNU pupil's kin get call for Rs 20 lakh ransom Metro Phase-III to make Hauz Khas, INA pivots More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Whistleblower doctor seeks police help Dr Vipin Vashishtha, the paediatrician who blew the lid off the alleged unholy nexus between vaccine manufacturers and doctors recently, approached the Bengaluru police on Friday night against the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) over his suspension from its advisory committee. Bonding with Namma Bengaluru Why Gandhi is relevant today? Write and win UK fellowship More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Jallikattu stir: 25 trains to Hyderabad hit in two days Impact To Be Felt For Some More Time Cops gather information about Hyderabad woman stuck in Pakistan Blood on track: Tipsy husband suicide trigger A 32-year-old woman along with her two children, aged seven and six, committed suicide by lying on the railway tracks at Malkajgiri on Saturday morning.The children were clad in school uniform. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jallikattu to start from today, CM to attend Two of 10 calls to 108 not for an emergency Dancing cop wows commuters More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vastrapur robbery: Cops to visit Rajasthan Rich life of Ahmedabad, in its own words After reservation slip, RSS gives media a miss More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Carry ID proof to get missing cellphone complaint registered Fire safety norms thrown to winds at mela 'Tiding' over crisis: Water warriors brave strong currents to save lives More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State election commission defers rural poll in Chitrakonda Move Prompted By Looming Maoist Threat Top officials follow up on investment promises Odisha received total investment assurances worth Rs 3.64 olakh crores in divese sectors ranging from mining and metal to electronics, apparel and food processing. Bijoy Mohapatra breaks from party stand on Mahanadi row Senior BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra once again took a stand diametrically opposite to that of his party's on Mahanadi but in sync with the position taken by the BJD and the Congress. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Aamir Khan's Dangal made tax free in Madhya Pradesh Almost a month after its release, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday, announced tax-free status to Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal'. The chief minister also announced to open a wrestling academy in the state to promote the sport. Indore-Patna Express accident: Victims to get Rs 66.45 lakh compensation 'Dangal' tax free in Madhya Pradesh More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Khattar's aide who sang NaMo chants axed Haryana government exposes 'fake technical colleges' In a bid to check bogus technical colleges duping students by offering diplomas and degrees in various courses, the Haryana government has put the names of such educational institutions on a website and issued guidelines in this regard, an official said today. `Why quiet on graft charges against Capt Amarinder Singh?' Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took on cricketerturned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday , describing his shift to the Congress as his “joining anti-Punjab forces“ and “weakening the people's movement against corruption“. More Chandigarh News»

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