News Digest: Go digital, be a soldier against graft: PM Modi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 27, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Go digital, be a soldier against graft: PM Modi Judicial appointment: SC-govt consensus on national security clause? The Supreme Court collegium is likely to come around to accept the Centre's stance that it can turn down names of judges recommended for appointment to the high courts and Supreme Court on grounds of national security on the condition that the reasons are recorded in writing. Maharashtra dance ban: Bar girls move apex court They termed Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dances in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (working therein) Act, 2016 as arbitrary and violative of their right to earn a livelihood through legitimate means. More India News»

		Business
		Anil Ambani to spell out defence business plans Pitching defence business as the main growth driver, Anil Ambani will brief the sectoral and market analysts on Monday about future plans of his Reliance Group in this segment. This is the first time that Ambani or his group Reliance infrastructure is hosting an analyst meet for defence business. Bank strike likely on February 28, may dent services Most of the banks, including SBI, PNB and BoB, have already informed their customers that functioning of branches and offices will be impacted if the strike takes off. The functioning of private lenders is expected to be normal except delay in cheque clearances. India poised to be more open, less protectionist: Jaitley More Business News»

		Environment
		Czech zoo welcomes baby Indian rhinoceros Tiger, leopard found dead near Bhopal Rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier slows The rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier has slowed down to 11 metres since 2008 from the maximum of 35 metres recorded in 1974, according to experts at the Almora-based GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD) who conducted a study of the glacier located in Uttarkashi from 2008 till 2016. More Environment News»

		World
		IS planning attacks in Britain: Lawyer Donald Trump: Different strokes Muslim staff quits Trump govt after travel ban A bold Hijab-wearing Muslim ex-White House staffer of Bangladeshi-origin has said she quit her job after US President Donald Trump announced his controversial travel ban, lasting just eight days in the new administration. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: New still from Saif Ali Khan's 'Chef' A new still is out from ‘Chef’ where Saif is in conversation with Svar Kamble at a food stall, who plays his son. Shah Rukh Khan denies that he refused to work with Kangana Ranaut Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has denied reports that he didn't want to work with actress Kangana Ranaut in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. Amitabh Bachchan thanks Pranab Mukherjee for lauding 'Pink' Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is elated with an overwhelming response he got from President Pranab Mukherjee after watching 'Pink'. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Security Technology for IoTs Intelligent teenagers 'twice as likely to smoke cannabis' Paternity to pimples, DNA tests take a lifestyle leap Be it acne or weight, folks are now getting to the root of the problem to seek customised health solutions More Science News»

		Sports
		Kalinga Lancers beat Dabang Mumbai to lift maiden HIL title Skipper Moritz Fuerste (30th, 58th) converted two penalty corners for the Lancers before Glenn Turner (18th minute) struck a field effort for the Odisha outfit, which lost the final last year to Jaypee Punjab Warriors. Dhoni is still good enough for all three formats: Kaif His ability as a finisher has come under scanner but MS Dhoni's century against Chhattisgarh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has made rival captain Mohammed Kaif believe that he could have still continued playing all three formats. Australian players think very highly of Sriram: McDermott Former Australia bowling coach Craig McDermott, who had worked with Sriram during the World T20 in India, reserved special words for the 41-year-old former India and Tamil Nadu cricketer. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nokia 3310 to be relaunched at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, price and more Nokia to launch four new smartphones at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, prices and more Huawei P10, P10 Plus launch at MWC 2017: Expected price, specifications and more More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Top-up mediclaim must cover all costs above base policy Opposition plans no-trust motion in Mharashtra BEST ordered to pay Rs 24 lakh to youth paralysed in hit & run More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops to use mobile games to promote road safety The city traffic police will now use mobile and computer games to spread road safety awareness among students of Classes VI -VIII. Curiosity about washing machine killed twins It was curiosity that took the lives of the three-year-old twins, Laksh and Neeshu, at Avantika housing complex, Rohini. Gangster wanted for multiple killings nabbed In what is being seen as a breakthrough in curbing the Najafgarh gangwars in southwest Delhi, a special cell arrested a notorious gangster who was at the centre of several killings since last year on Sunday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man, 45, dies after wife kicks him in the testicles A man died when his 35-year-old wife allegedly kicked him in the testicles. The incident occurred in the wee hours of Sunday at Byatarayanapura, in west Bengaluru. Cabbies want to hold hunger strike at park, cops say no The drivers, who have been protesting against cab aggregators Ola and Uber for the past four days, were denied permission by police to hold a demonstration and hunger strike at Bannappa Park on KG Road. The drivers, who have been staying off the roads, alleged that they were denied their right to protest with no valid reason. Registry may not be enough to nail offenders on prowl The Kerala government's decision to roll out a registry of sex offenders has led to demands for the same in Karnataka as well.Recent incidents of alleged sexual abuse by a city preschool staffer has also resulted in parents petitioning for a similar registry. They are also citing the existence of a similar system in the US. ​ More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		PGECET to be held online Baby croc tried to attack kids near drain, stood ground for three days MCI blocks Nims bid to start 2 PG courses More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Swanky racecars test police patience A fleet of luxury racecars and a road made for a driver to step hard on the gas.But were the drivers of the vehicles involved in a test of speed?. Burglars steal laptop, iPhone, cash Burglars struck the house of Chinese national in Neelankarai on Saturday night and escaped with a laptop, an iPhone and $200, police said. 'Advances in genetics have changed epilepsy treatment' For centuries, it was referred to as a sacred disease and the afflicted sought treatment in temples rather than the physician's shop. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two arrested for stabbing youth to death over affair After 22 years, shopkeeper to be jailed for adulteration Chotila temple was third on their hit list: ATS officials More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yuvraj: This buffalo is worth Rs 9.25 crore His daily diet consists of 20 litres of milk, 10 kg fruits especially apple, turnip, 5 kg green fodder and 5 kg dry straw . His routine also includes a five-km walk daily. Will Muslim voters be ready to make small losses for bigger gains in polls? At a chai shop near Faizabad junction, discussions on the elections veer towards the Muslim vote. Barring cab driver Azam, nobody wants to hazard a guess on whether it's getting divided between the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP. Age no deterrent, man casts vote at 105 years Hundred-and-five-year old Ram Sajeevan Singh cast his vote at Gandhi Inter College polling booth at Sherdeeh in Phoolpur during the fourth phase of the Assembly elections in Allahabad on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		MoS Railways Rajen Gohain to visit East Coast Railway Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Rajen Gohain will visit East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday. German tourist tries to storm into Puri temple, 'attacks' priest A 35-year-old German tourist allegedly tried to barge into Puri Jagannath Temple, which is off limits to non-Hindus, and assaulted a priest for stopping his way on Sunday. Young-at-heart senior citizens look for partners for twilight years Sixty two year old Tanuja Rath lost her husband 27 years back. But she did not lose hope. Continued her job, raised her two children as a single parent. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Vyapam: 96 candidates lied that middlemen were dead Cong biggies swear unity, workers raise slogans for satraps Eco-friendly rickshaws for connectivity to BRTS bus stops More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Power of 25 villages' water works snapped Police await autopsy report to act Pvt firm given 3 months to cover dog sterilization target More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: How 'liveable' is your city? Rankings soon

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, February 26, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		How 'liveable' is your city? Rankings soon The urban development ministry has prepared a framework for ‘City Liveability Index’ for all Indian cities based on 77 parameters under 15 categories. These include level of air pollution, availability of public transport, open space, hospital beds per lakh population, etc. Chidambaram's comments on J&K irresponsible: Venkaiah Naidu Naga pact will not hurt Manipur: PM Narendra Modi After months of speculation, allegations and politicking over the Naga framework agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the agreement did not contain any clause that may pose a threat to the territorial integrity of Manipur. More India News»

		Business
		India poised to be more open, less protectionist: Jaitley No plans to launch app-based taxi service, clarifies Reliance Gold hits 4-month high, climbs Rs 325 on firm global cues Gold prices soared by Rs 325 to regain the Rs 30,000-mark and trade at over 4-month high of Rs 30,175 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Saturday, amid a firm overseas trend and wedding season buying by jewellers. More Business News»

		Environment
		Czech zoo welcomes baby Indian rhinoceros Tiger, leopard found dead near Bhopal Rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier slows The rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier has slowed down to 11 metres since 2008 from the maximum of 35 metres recorded in 1974, according to experts at the Almora-based GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD) who conducted a study of the glacier located in Uttarkashi from 2008 till 2016. More Environment News»

		World
		Man hits 3 with car in German city, shot by police Donald Trump: Different strokes Saudi foreign minister makes rare visit to Baghdad Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir made a rare visit to Baghdad, meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. It was the first visit of a senior Saudi minister since the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. It reopened its embassy in Baghdad last year after 25-year shutdown. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ayesha's response to haters on being trolled Bollywood actress, Ayesha Takia was recently caught by paparazzi at an event in Mumbai and the internet has gone crazy over her changed appearance. Shahid Kapoor's hottest selfies on Instagram! 5 best performances of Shahid Kapoor Hera are Shahid Kapoor's 5 best Bollywood performances... More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Paternity to pimples, DNA tests take a lifestyle leap Be it acne or weight, folks are now getting to the root of the problem to seek customised health solutions Watching birds near home eases sadness and worries: Study Nasa looks at sending two astronauts aboard Orion Days after the US President Donald Trump promised to "unlock the mysteries of space", Nasa has kicked off a study to assess the feasibility of adding a two-member crew to the first unmanned flight of the agency's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft called Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1). More Science News»

		Sports
		1st Test: O'Keefe spins Australia to 333-run win in Pune Australia walloped a hapless India to register their first Test win here since 2004 and take 1-0 lead in the four-match series in Pune on Saturday. Chasing 441, India crashed to 107 all out to suffer a 333-run defeat – their first at home in 19 Tests. Our worst batting display in last two years, says Kohli "We've had two really bad sessions and to pull it back against a quality side is very difficult. But there are no excuses. Sometimes, you have to take your hat off and tell the opposition well done," Virat Kohli said. Talking points: Smith's prolific run and DRS shockers Here's a look at the major talking points from the third day's play of the first Test between India and Australia in Pune. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nokia 3310 to be relaunched at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, price and more Nokia to launch four new smartphones at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, prices and more Huawei P10, P10 Plus launch at MWC 2017: Expected price, specifications and more More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BJP candidates won several seats by securing over 50% of votes Scoop! Bhendi Bazaar's best kept secret is an old ice-cream shop When Valiji, a Bohra entrepreneur, set up Taj Ice Cream around 1887, ice was still a luxury item and electricity had arrived in the city only five years earlier. Did you know Dhobi Ghat still makes Rs 100cr a year? Despite Washing Machines, 7,000 Washermen Clock 20 Hours A Day At Heritage Site More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Road rage: Delhi trader's nose bitten off An argument over driving on the wrong side led to a 29-year-old trader losing a part of his nose at Lahori Gate in Delhi. Food, fun & shakes: Get in shape with 6am parties There are many healthy ways to start your day.Drink a glass of water with lemon and honey.Go for a run.Do 30 surya namaskars. At Moti Bagh, Metro cares for those on foot More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Nearly 10,000 dalit government employees may be demoted The fate of nearly 10,000 dalit government employees hangs in the balance as they face the threat of being demoted, with the Supreme Court recently scrapping reservation in promotions. Congress meeting today: Cabinet reshuffle on the cards The state Congress coordination committee meeting in Bengaluru on Sunday will explore drafting senior ministers for party work with assembly elections due in 2018. BJP dismisses Leher diary as 'fabrication' After the state Congress unit released a diary, allegedly seized from former BJP treasurer, MLC Leher Singh Sisoriya containing entries of payments made by the Karnataka unit of the party to its central leadership, the leaders of the saffron party dismissed the allegations. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Whistleblowers want protection and inquiry In the wake of the attack on V Madhubabu, several groups of RTI activists including United Forum for RTI Campaign-Telangana (UF-RTI) wrote to the state information commission seeking an impartial inquiry. Secunderabad Cantonment Board ties up with JNTU-H to track down squatters The Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) will tie up with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad (JNTU-H) to identify encroachments in notified `civil bazaar areas' under SCB limits. Edtech startups find Hyderabad a fertile ground After the flood of e-commerce players in the market, the tech scene across the country is now witnessing a growing number of entrepreneurs turning their focus to edtech. Hyderabad, with its long list of tech-savvy private schools is now one of the most promising battlegrounds for edtech startups, after Banga lore, say industry experts. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		350 crore design centre to boost Tamil Nadu aerospace Land Alloted To 14 Companies To Set Up Units Project to help differently abled people Rajan Eye Care Hospital on Saturday launched a project for the differently abled called VISDA - Vision for the differently abled. 170 stuck for 4 hours after Air India Dreamliner suffers snag More than 170 passengers were stranded inside a Chennai-Singapore Air India flight for four hours at Chennai airport on Saturday after the B787 Dreamliner aircraft broke down while entering a taxiway. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		When options are limited, work harder: Kris Gopalakrishnan GNFC's cashless model to be replicated Ahmed's love for Ahmedabad More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Will Muslim voters be ready to make small losses for bigger gains in polls? At a chai shop near Faizabad junction, discussions on the elections veer towards the Muslim vote. Barring cab driver Azam, nobody wants to hazard a guess on whether it's getting divided between the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP. Age no deterrent, man casts vote at 105 years Hundred-and-five-year old Ram Sajeevan Singh cast his vote at Gandhi Inter College polling booth at Sherdeeh in Phoolpur during the fourth phase of the Assembly elections in Allahabad on Thursday. Samajwadi Party nominee even Akhilesh Yadav shuns Prajapati's candidature threatens to undo the 'purge' Akhilesh recently conducted sidelining his uncle Shivpal and other roughnecks considered detrimental to the SP's reputation. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha provides 4,376 acres of private land to ECoR for 5 railway projects Congress workers stage demonstration before SEC over 'booth rigging' Youth and students wing of Congress on Saturday staged demonstration in front of the office of the State Election Commission (SEC) here demanding re-polling at 10 booths of Pokahrigaon gram panchayat under Niali assembly constituency in Cuttack district. Three students drown in two places in Odisha Three students on Saturday met with watery grave in two separate places in the state while taking bath. Two of them drowned in river Brahmani in Angul district, while the third person drowned in sea near Chandrabhaga at Konark in Puri district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Prominent colas go off stalls at railway stations 'Donkey barb': Vijayavargiya jumps into fray, says Congress did nothing in its tenure he verbal spat between Congress and BJP leaders over 'Donkey of Gujarat' barb intensified, on Saturday when BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya jumped into the controversy slamming Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his stinging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Former Madhya Pradesh CM Babulal Gaur joins chorus for probe into Kshipra clean-up row Pollution in sacred river Kshipra after an expenditure of Rs 650 crore on during Ujjain Mahakumbh, has turned into a major concern for the Madhya Pradesh government. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Army sepoy kills wife with wire, puts body in girlfriend's trunk Haryana govt announces Rs 50 lakh assistance for martyr Satish Dahiya's kin Khalsa College Lab develops 'friendly insects' to promote organic farming More Chandigarh News»

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