News Digest: Ghorasahan plotters wanted to bomb offices near border: NIA

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 07, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Ghorasahan plotters wanted to bomb offices near border: NIA All faiths consider gifting organs the most noble act Lack of networking leading to organ wastage More India News»

		Business
		AI stake sale: Parliamentary panel to hear govt views While a group of ministers, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, is looking into various aspects of the proposed disinvestment of Air India, the government has already decided to sell its entire 51 per cent stake in Pawan Hans Ltd (PHL), in which the rest 49 per cent holding is with ONGC. Why Reliance is playing mentor to a bunch of tech ventures RIL is preparing an ecosystem for entrepreneurs at the outskirts of Mumbai to home a batch of 20 entrepreneurs for testing their products and honing business plans. No need for govt employees to visit bank to start pension: Government There is no need for central government employees to visit banks to start pension as their copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO) will be handed over to them at the time of retirement, the Personnel Ministry has said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Billy Bragg addresses global warming threat in his new single Singer Billy Bragg has addressed the dangers of global warming in his new single "King Tide And The Sunny Day Flood". French zoo works to keep alive panda cub after its twin died The pink, hairless male weighing 142 grams (five ounces) is tiny compared to its 86-kilogram (190-pound) mother. She bore twins Friday, but the firstborn was too weak to survive. Huan Huan and partner Yuan Zi are on a 10-year loan from China. Fleet-footed giant tortoise escapes Japan zoo again The reptile, measuring about one metre (three feet, three inches) in length, was captured on security cameras as she wandered out of the main entrance of Shibukawa Animal Park in western Japan's Okayama prefecture on Tuesday morning, according to zoo staffer Yoshimi Yamane. More Environment News»

		World
		US VP Mike Pence denies eyeing presidential bid US Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday denied that he is preparing for a presidential election run in 2020, saying the suggestion is "disgraceful and offensive." Chicago to sue Trump admin over sanctuary city funding threat Abbas pledges further sanctions on Gaza Abbas, the leader of the internationally-recognised Palestinian government based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been seeking to weaken Hamas by cutting power supplies to Gaza. He said he would continue with sanctions, despite UN concerns that it amounts to collective punishment of residents. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: Amrita Arora's sons Azaan and Rayaan are having a blast The celeb mom has taken to Instagram yet again to share an adorable picture of the two boys. Pic: Sonakshi Sinha looks scintillating in orange Taking to Instagram, the actress posted a stunning picture of herself in an orange off-shoulder dress that brought out the oomph factor in her. Epic throwback: Tushar Kapoor with Jeetendra Taking to Instagram, the new B-town dad shared an old monochrome throwback picture of his father Jeetendra partying with friends. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		IIT scientists develop silk mats that could treat arthritis Scientists from IIT Guwahati have synthesised mats made of silk-proteins and bioactive glass fibres that they believe can assist the growth of bone cells and repair worn-out joints in arthritis patients. Indian-origin doctor helps gene editing of human embryos A team of scientists has altered human embryos using a new technique called CRISPR CAS9 that edits genes and in this case it helped remove a fatal mutation that leads to heart attacks. This now opens up an ethical 'Pandora's Box' if germline repairs and enhancements may become a thing in vogue. NASA's Curiosity rover marks 5 years of Mars exploration The rover, which landed at the Gale Crater -- an ancient lake -- is now examining clues on Mount Sharp, the mountain found in the middle of the crater, about long-ago lakes on Mars. More Science News»

		Sports
		India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test Ind vs SL: India spinner Ravindra Jadeja has been suspended for the upcoming Pallekele Test after his accumulated demerit points reached six within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in Colombo. Boycott India in ICC events, Miandad tells PCB Legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad, the veteran of 124 Tests, who also coached the national team thrice, said it was time Pakistan took a strong stance on cricket ties with India keeping in mind national interest and pride. Arsenal win FA Community Shield Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and star signing Alvaro Morata were the Chelsea fall guys as Arsenal won the Community Shield 4-1 on penalties at Wembley on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple Watch 3 may 'break' iPhone ties: Report Apple is said to be planning to reduce the reliance of the upcoming version of its smartwatch, likely to be called Apple Watch 3, on iPhones. LG Q6 smartphone with 'FullVision' display to launch in India on August 10 South Korean electronics giant LG is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone LG Q6 in India. YouTube Music now gets a much-desired feature YouTube Music will now allow the YouTube Red members to download music for offline access for up to 30 days by downloading their favorite songs. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC forms panel for high education standards India will gain 100% literacy in next 5 years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar says 24 states look set to scrap no-detention policy in schools from 2018 According to a senior official, the change in the act became necessary due to the fall in learning outcomes that translate into an over-20% dropout in Class IX. Under the new policy, students will be tested in Classes V and VIII and those who fail won’t be promoted. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		To ward off sharks, BMC to define gardens, grounds Cess on SUVs & high-end cars likely to rise from 15% to 25% BMC fixes sunken road patch near Matunga school More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		EMU coach derails at New Delhi stn DJB mulls panel to monitor distribution Rights of press not above common man's: Court More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Poetry in pure form leaves Bengalureans spellbound This is how colleges keep the poll out of politics College is no place for politics and union or council elections are only a matter of building a connect between students and the management: this seems to be the guiding thought in institutions in Bengaluru and indeed, across the state. Race to Rajya Sabha enters home stretch More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Long weekend forecast: Despite 38% rise in air fare, denizens plan getaways for Independence Day Tough nut Dutch peddler squeals on bureaucrat link 152% rise in private vehicles chokes air quality in capital More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Lush green hill may tower above mounds of garbage Corpn Wants To Reclaim Kodungaiyur & Perungudi Landfills With `Piggyback Technique' Six dead in multiple collision on Chennai-Bengaluru NH in Tamil Nadu Six people, including two women, were crushed to death and eight others were injured in a vehicle pile-up on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway in Vellore district on Sunday. Leaders of OPS, EPS, TTV groups use flight to discuss strategy More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Kheda youth kills elder brother, sister-in-law in honour killing he had executed the perfect murder of his victims - his elder brother Vicky, 23, and sister-in-law Twinkle, 24, on August 4. Veggie Gujarat paid highest fine for adulterated meat Dhanraj Nathwani unanimously elected president of GSFA More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Aishwarya visits Sangam with Abhishek to immerse father's ashes Devotees at the Sangam area of the city were for a surprise on Saturday morning when they saw a streamer arriving at the confluence of the three rivers and bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan immersed the ashes of her late father. HC fines DG, medical education, for not replying BJP is a party of internal democracy, says Sunil Bansal More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Children of prisoners to celebrate Raksha bandhan in Bhubaneswar Two more cases of H1N1, Odisha govt asks hospitals to 'be prepared' Two more persons tested positive for swine flu on Sunday raising the total number of positive cases to 34. The man (36) and woman (28) are natives of Bhubaneswar. A man had reportedly died of H1N1 on Saturday. Journey of a scientist from an Odisha village to one of the planet's leading astronomers More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Married women bear the brunt of superstition Cases of dengue emerging every second day in city New signages go dark, BMC looks other way More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Netas forced cops' hand in stalking case? Docs worry over new strain of swine flu Garbage dumping site only hope for setting up of new industry in Mohali More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Elected VP by a landslide, Naidu says 'overwhelmed'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 06, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Elected VP by a landslide, Naidu says 'overwhelmed' Win marks new milestone for BJP `A good fight' - Congratulations from Cong, Left More India News»

		Business
		SBI Life's assets under mgmt cross Rs 1 lakh crore Govt puts toor dal imports under restricted category What is a belated income tax return and what are its consequences If you think you will miss the extended income tax return filing deadline also, there's still a chance for you to file your return. More Business News»

		Environment
		French zoo works to keep alive panda cub after its twin died The pink, hairless male weighing 142 grams (five ounces) is tiny compared to its 86-kilogram (190-pound) mother. She bore twins Friday, but the firstborn was too weak to survive. Huan Huan and partner Yuan Zi are on a 10-year loan from China. Fleet-footed giant tortoise escapes Japan zoo again The reptile, measuring about one metre (three feet, three inches) in length, was captured on security cameras as she wandered out of the main entrance of Shibukawa Animal Park in western Japan's Okayama prefecture on Tuesday morning, according to zoo staffer Yoshimi Yamane. 4 Siberian tiger cubs make public debut at Hamburg zoo The striped foursome, two male and two female cubs, explored their enclosure at the northern German city's Tierpark Hagenbeck for the first time on Thursday. Their mother, five-year-old Maruschka, gave birth to the cubs on June 15. More Environment News»

		World
		New Venezuela assembly fires dissident attorney general Venezuela's contested new assembly fired the country's dissident attorney general, Luisa Ortega and ordered her to go on trial in a move sure to further inflame international criticism of the leftist government. The body also said it planned to operate as Venezuela's supreme power for up to 2 years. Iran's president Rouhani sworn in for second term SE Asia issues strong rebuke, warning to N Korea The 10 foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reiterated in a joint statement on Saturday their grave concerns over the escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to the North's two ICBM tests last month, saying the launches threaten world stability. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan, Malaika Arora, Sohail Khan, Amrita Arora and B-day boy Arbaaz Khan come together for an epic click Actor-director-producer Arbaaz Khan turned 50 on Friday and to celebrate the milestone he held a grand birthday bash that saw his entire family and close friends attend the party in large numbers. Shraddha Kapoor joins Sushant Singh Rajput for 'Chanda Mama Door Ke' Sushant Singh Rajput, who has started prepping up for his space adventure 'Chanda Mama Door Ke' has found his leading lady in Shraddha Kapoor. 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' box-office collection Day 1 'Jab Harry Met Sejal', starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles, released worldwide on Friday. The Imtiaz Ali directorial has amassed an approximate collection of Rs 16.5 crore on its first day at the domestic box-office, according to a report on BoxofficeIndia.com. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA's Curiosity rover marks 5 years of Mars exploration The rover, which landed at the Gale Crater -- an ancient lake -- is now examining clues on Mount Sharp, the mountain found in the middle of the crater, about long-ago lakes on Mars. Astronomers discover the oldest known asteroid family Astronomers have identified the oldest known asteroid family, which extends throughout the inner region of the main asteroid belt, using a new search technique. The main belt contains vast numbers of irregularly shaped asteroids, also known as planetesimals, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Massive earth-sized storm spotted on Neptune Astronomers have observed a gigantic storm system about the size of Earth near Neptune's equator, a region where no bright cloud has ever been seen before. More Science News»

		Sports
		Vijender Singh wins WBO Asia Pacific, Oriental titles The legend of Vijender Singh continued to grow as the Indian boxing star outslugged his Chinese opponent Zulpikar Maimaitiali in a close bout to retain the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title here on Saturday. Colombo Test: Sri Lanka resist after India enforce follow-on Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis launched a counter-attacked on India and struck a 183-run stand for the second wicket to take them to 209/2 at stumps on Day 3 of Colombo Test, still 230 runs behind India. Talking Points: A tale of two Sri Lankan innings TOI Sports highlights the major passages of play that highlighted Day 3 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at SSC, Colombo. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple Watch 3 may 'break' iPhone ties: Report Apple is said to be planning to reduce the reliance of the upcoming version of its smartwatch, likely to be called Apple Watch 3, on iPhones. LG Q6 smartphone with 'FullVision' display to launch in India on August 10 South Korean electronics giant LG is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone LG Q6 in India. YouTube Music now gets a much-desired feature YouTube Music will now allow the YouTube Red members to download music for offline access for up to 30 days by downloading their favorite songs. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC forms panel for high education standards India will gain 100% literacy in next 5 years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar says 24 states look set to scrap no-detention policy in schools from 2018 According to a senior official, the change in the act became necessary due to the fall in learning outcomes that translate into an over-20% dropout in Class IX. Under the new policy, students will be tested in Classes V and VIII and those who fail won’t be promoted. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Senior citizen duped of 2 crore in Nigerian cyber con, 4 held in Delhi Paid Money To Start Biz With An FB 'Friend' In 2 hrs, FB post raises 16L for acid attack survivor Five years ago, Mabiya Mandal's world collapsed in an instant when, while she was asleep one day, her alcoholic husband poured acid over her.She was 20 years old. Tech apps offer a safety net to check dark side of Net More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Drug addict held for attack on DU girl A drug addict has been arrested for attacking an 18-year-old woman in north Delhi's Timarpur on Thursday afternoon.Cops said it was a robbery attempt gone awry. Prayers & helmets: How women are trying to save their braids If it wasn't for the terror looming over homes in Delhi and the neighbouring districts of Haryana and UP, the whole affair could be dismissed as people having a bad hair day. Prayers & helmets: How women are trying to save their braids f it wasn't for the terror looming over homes in Delhi and the neighbouring districts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the whole affair could be dismissed as people having a bad hair day. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		No hassles for taxpayers on last day Gujarat MLAs meet governor Vajubhai Vala No Indira Canteen has come up on parks, playgrounds: CM More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Alarmed over dry spell, government hits panic button, calls meet With the current dry spell threatening to cast a shadow on the farm output in the state, the Telangana government has pressed the panic button. Ahmed Nagar residents stand up against merger of two Hyderabad SBI branches Scores of residents of Ahmed Nagar, which is a part of the Nampally assembly constituency, are up in arms against the proposed merger of SBI Masab Tank branch with the one at road number 10 in Banjara Hills. 84 held for various offences in cordon and search operation The South Zone police, on Saturday, conducted a cordoned search operation in the Old City and took into custody 84 suspects, including 23 people, allegedly involved in property offences and 20 rowdy-sheeters. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Th MLAs reject Dhinakaran's offer of posts in AIADMK AIADMK (Amma) faction deputy general secretary TTV Dhinakaran's efforts to take control of the party suffered a serious setback on Saturday as three of the 20 MLAs he appointed as party office bearers rejected the offer. Woman gets justice after 24 yrs, HC says 'sorry' Rejecting an appeal filed by a public sector insurance company against the award of Rs 3.4 lakh by a motor accident claims tribunal, Justice N Seshasayee said, "This accident had taken place in May 1993. The woman who dares death More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		IIT-Gandhinagar students can now get dual degrees for extra year The Indian Institute of Technology- Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) has offered the dual degree option for its undergraduates from this academic year. Fema searches on Gujarat biz group stoke political buzz Gujarat mulls law to prevent 'misuse of social media' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Aishwarya visits Sangam with Abhishek to immerse father's ashes Devotees at the Sangam area of the city were for a surprise on Saturday morning when they saw a streamer arriving at the confluence of the three rivers and bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan immersed the ashes of her late father. HC fines DG, medical education, for not replying BJP is a party of internal democracy, says Sunil Bansal More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Homeguard beats man in full public view, IG orders probe A man was beaten black and blue by a homeguard of Jharadihi outpost of Tiring police station in Mayurbhanj district. The cop badly thrashed the man in full public view suspecting him a cycle thief. Five students abduct teacher in Angul dist Five students of Odisha's Angul Government College on Friday abducted a teacher from the college premises, only to let him off around 3km away after beating him up mercilessly. BJD rally against LPG subsidy withdrawal More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP to display candidates' crime data at polling stations Poll Panel To Do This During Civic And Village Polls on Aug 11 Robbers drag youth off train, stab him to death Dal purchase stink: One farmer, multiple buys More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Son of Haryana BJP chief arrested for stalking girl BJP's Haryana unit chief Subhash Barala's son was arrested late Friday night after he and a friend allegedly chased and harassed the daughter of a senior Haryana bureaucrat on a prominent thoroughfare of Chandigarh. Woman held in ATM fraud case found dead in police custody Faculty development programme on industrial automation, robotics for Bathinda institute More Chandigarh News»

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