News Digest: Dry spell in Vidarbha: 120 farmers ended life in July-August

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 21, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Dry spell in Vidarbha: 120 farmers ended life in July-August More than 120 farmers have ended their lives in July and August in six Vidarbha districts prone to agrarian distress. This coincides with the long dry spell, which only broke after the recent showers over the weekend. In July 2017, 86 farmers committed suicide, followed by 43 in August so far. Congress dismisses talk of its ministers 'unfollowing' Rahul Gandhi As the word spread, some of these senior Congress members were bombarded with phone calls. Congress MP Kapil Sibal dismissed the reports as untrue. However, an aide said the staff operating the account had some technical glitch and remedied the situation immediately . IndiGo accuses rival of flight cancellation rumours Without naming the rival, IndiGo accused it of doing this so as to downplay the DGCA's latest figures which showed it as India's most punctual domestic airline.The rival is believed to be another low cost carrier . More India News»

		Business
		Infosys board under fire for 'botch-up' The board of Infosys is coming under fire with experts probing whether it has failed to effectively shield outgoing CEO Vishal Sikka and resolve differences with founders, instead of escalating matters to a warlike situation. ETFs: Are they good for you? The $200-million transaction that rocked Infosys' boat At the heart of the rift lies the Panaya deal. A symbol of the generation gap in corporate thinking around IT deals: "How much" vs "too much". More Business News»

		Environment
		Rare butterfly spotted in Scotland after 133 years The sighting in a field in Berwickshire, 100 metres from the English border, has raised hopes that climate change has helped it become the 34th butterfly species to live and breed in Scotland, reports the Guardian. Constipated gorilla in Kansas zoo recovering after surgery Marine biologist works to save great white sharks Great white sharks, which have been around since before the dinosaurs, visit Isla de Guadalupe each year between August and February, feeding on fish, sea lions and dead whales, maintaining balance in the marine ecosystem, Mexican marine biologist Edgar Mauricio Hoyos says. More Environment News»

		World
		US destroyer collides with merchant vessel off Singapore "The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21," said a statement from the US navy. Panamagate: Sharifs snub anti-graft body Deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members failed to appear before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan’s anti-corruption watchdog, for a second time on Sunday. They had earlier given the NAB investigation a skip on Friday. US reached decision on Afghan strategy: Jim Mattis Mattis refused to hint at any details of the decision, which came after months of speculation over whether President Donald Trump, frustrated with a stalemate after 16 years in Afghanistan, would allow the Pentagon to boost troop numbers on the ground in the country. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Bareilly Ki Barfi' celebrity review: Bollywood stars laud Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao's performances The film 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' which released on August 18, has been appreciated by fans, critics, and movie-goers alike. The film's good business at the box-office is proof of the same. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' is a romantic comedy film which stars Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. Shahid Kapoor sets Twitter ablaze with sexy shirtless picture Shahid Kapoor, who is currently on a vacay with his wife Mira Rajput and daughter Misha, to celebrate his little munchkin's first birthday, has his fans into a frenzy with his new Twitter profile picture. Watch: Ranveer Singh rocks rainbow-hues at a fashion show Trust Bollywood star Ranveer Singh to turn up to public events in the most unexpected ensembles you couldn’t possibly know even existed. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa plans to make O2 on Mars Nasa is planning to make oxygen from the atmosphere on Mars when its next robot arrives on the mysterious red planet in 2020. Isro-Nasa satellite to help 'predict' landslides At least 46 people lost their lives in massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on August 13. Likewise, thousands of people were stranded after a landslide near Vishnuprayag on the Badrinath route on May 19. IIT-Kanpur students design unmanned helicopter prototype, bag award in international competition More Science News»

		Sports
		SummerSlam 2017 live results We bring to you all the live updates from WWE SummerSlam 2017 1st ODI: Dhawan, Kohli fashion India's nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka Shikhar Dhawan (132*) and Virat Kohli (82*) added an unbeaten 197 runs for the second wicket to help India crushed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the first ODI of the five-match series on Sunday. Dhawan credits mental preparation for his wondrous form Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan credited his mental preparation for his wondrous form which helped the visitors rout Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the first ODI on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Coolpad Cool Play 6: First impressions Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad launched its first budget smartphone with 6GB RAM in India. Coolpad Cool Play 6 launched in India: Price, specifications and more Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad has launched a new smartphone for the Indian market. Comparison: Coolpad Cool Play 6 vs Lenovo K8 Note Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad has launched a new smartphone for the Indian smartphone market. More Technology News»

		Education
		Post-paper errors, JEE-A to go online from 2018 Officials said an online test will help prevent mistakes and also avert situations like those encountered last year, when the JAB — the apex body that conducts the exam – reportedly gave 18 bonus marks to candidates who took JEE Advanced because of printing and translation errors in question paper. IIT entrance exam to go completely online from next year: Official In a statement, Director, IIT-Madras, and Chairman JAB 2017, Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi said, "It has been decided that the JEE (Advanced) will be conducted in online mode from 2018 onwards. Further information regarding the examination will be provided by the JAB in due course." IIMs reach gender diversity milestone The trend reflects improved gender diversity in corporate India as many big companies actively remove biases against women, such as lesser pay and fewer promotions. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Panel to probe graft charges against ex-MSRDC chief Following an uproar in both Houses over Mopalwar's alleged disproportionate assets, and charges of corruption and irregularities, Fadnavis had on August 3 relieved him from MSRDC and sent him on leave. BMC to turn octroi nakas into biz hubs with FSI of 5 Land surrounding erstwhile octroi check nakas will be turned into central business districts (CBD), with maximum floor space index (FSI) of 5. Ex-hockey player's wife: He attacked me, killed himself More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Jaypee buyers, be wary of `transfer' offers Another worker dies cleaning city drains; 10th death in 35 days DMRC facility to recycle 150 tonnes of waste daily More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka may revise stand on district judge hiring Karnataka is set to join 10 other states in opposing the Centre's proposal to introduce a centralized exam to recruit district judges. The state, which had submitted an affidavit in July consenting to such a system so long as local language interests were protected, is now considering revising its stand. BJP falls back on rath yatra formula to seek Ramanath Rai's ouster In September 1990, former deputy PM LK Advani had embarked on the Ram Rath Yatra, which culminated in Ayodhya and led to large-scale communal violence across the nation. 102nd anniversary of Devaraj Urs celebrated More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad under cloud cover, coldest August in 4 years On Sunday, Min Temp Was 21.1°C Box-office thriller in Nandyal: See-saw fight in wooing game AP conmen use Telangana GO to lure job aspirants More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Police nab pickpocket, seize Rs 6.7 lakh in gold, cash Chennai: Wife kills man for assaulting daughter, held Water problem is even worse with tanker shortage More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Customer duped, lucky draw 'prize' turns out to be idols not pricey mobile Bhavin Chavda, a third-year BSc student from Kadi (Gujarat), received a call from an unknown number. One held for assault on sanitation worker Gomtipur police on Sunday arrested Amirkhan Pathan, a resident of Gomtipur, for assault on a sanitation worker on August 18. The sanitation workers had threatened to go on strike if the accused are not arrested. After Pathan’s arrest, police have been looking for three other accused. Pistol procured from Bhind: Police, duo recced target 3 days ago' Sola police investigating a firing incident by robbers said that the country-made pistol used by the robbers was procured from Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, by Ankush Singh Chauhan, prime accused in the incident. Investigators added that Chauhan and Siddhrajsinh Zala, co-accused, had conducted recce of the target three days prior to the incident. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Students interact with cops at four police stations of city, witness police proceedings Class 10th girl becomes SHO for a day, wants to be an IPS officer Deadline extended for phasing out Vikrams, autos in Allahabad More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar pandals bat for eco-friendly Ganesh idols BJD prepares to face election anytime: Naveen Patnaik Tree for Free campaign a big hit among commuters More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Shah gets treat of Malwa cuisine at tribal's house No end to Kamal's wait for toilet H1N1, dengue scare: Don't ignore symptoms, say docs More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Potholes, torn asphalt make Airport road accident-prone English edge for entry into Trump's USA Dera chief case verdict: Haryana on alert, section 144 imposed Ahead of the verdict in a case involving Dera Sacha Sauda chief, likely to be delivered on August 25, the authorities have sounded a maximum alert in Haryana and prohibitory orders have been imposed in Fatehabad district. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: To avoid social media police, Indian trolls go vernacular

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 20, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		To avoid social media police, Indian trolls go vernacular 23 dead as train derails in UP, officials blame negligent staff At least 23 people died and more than 70 others were injured when 14 coaches of the Puri Haridwar Utkal Express derailed in Khatauli, around 40km from Muzaffarnagar, on Saturday evening. IED blast rocks Darjeeling; GJM chief, two aides held A powerful blast, triggered by a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED), rocked the heart of Darjeeling just after midnight on Saturday. More India News»

		Business
		US law firms mull class action suit to recover Infy investors' possible losses Four US law firms said they would be investigating claims on behalf of Infosys investors whether some of the officers and directors of the company engaged in securities fraud. This follows the sudden resignation of CEO Vishal Sikka and the steep drop in share prices. Infosys approves Rs 13,000 crore share buyback a day after Sikka's resignation The proposal entails purchase of up to 11.3 crore equity shares at Rs 1,150 apiece, which is nearly 25 per cent higher than previous closing. When the bourses closed on Friday, the Infosys stock had plunged 9.57 per cent to end at Rs 923.15 on the BSE. Sikka saga: CEOs must be able to manage ecosystem, say industry experts More Business News»

		Environment
		Rare butterfly spotted in Scotland after 133 years The sighting in a field in Berwickshire, 100 metres from the English border, has raised hopes that climate change has helped it become the 34th butterfly species to live and breed in Scotland, reports the Guardian. Constipated gorilla in Kansas zoo recovering after surgery Marine biologist works to save great white sharks Great white sharks, which have been around since before the dinosaurs, visit Isla de Guadalupe each year between August and February, feeding on fish, sea lions and dead whales, maintaining balance in the marine ecosystem, Mexican marine biologist Edgar Mauricio Hoyos says. More Environment News»

		World
		Thousands join anti-racism march in Boston Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators flooded the streets of Boston on Saturday, dwarfing a gathering of white nationalists in the city and triggering scuffles with police but avoiding the serious violence that marred a similar event a week earlier in Virginia. Barcelona attack: Spanish police release picture of suspect State funeral held for 'Pakistan's Mother Theresa' Mourners on Saturday attended a state funeral for Ruth Pfau, a German physician and nun who earned international acclaim as "Pakistan's Mother Theresa'' by devoting her life to the eradication of leprosy in the Muslim-majority nation. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: Shahid lands a peck on wife Mira's cheek Spotted: Salman Khan shoots in Abu Dabi He is in the work mode these days and was spotted in Abu Dabi while shooting for his next action film Cuteness alert! Taimur's pic with aunt Soha Taimur’s aunt Soha Ali Khan shared a picture from her baby shower on Instagram with her nephew and her pet dog. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		How to safely watch an eclipse Everyone who plans to look skyward when the solar eclipse sweeps across the United States on Monday should have the proper protective eyewear, or risk lasting blind spots, experts warn. Regular sunglasses will not do, the US space agency says. How to safely watch a solar eclipse: Dos and Don'ts Solar Eclipse 2017: With excitement leading up to the August 21 solar eclipse, people across North America are preparing to watch the event. But while tempting, there are a number of safety precautions one has to take before trying to catch a glimpse of the eclipse. NASA launches satellite to help astronauts talk to Earth The $408 million Boeing-made Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-M) soared into space atop an Atlas V rocket that launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 8:29 am (1229 GMT). The satellite will "support critical space communication into the mid-2020s," NASA said in a statement. More Science News»

		Sports
		Keeping 2019 WC in mind, need to assign specific roles: Kohli "For us, it is about the time frame. It is not about which opposition we are playing. You can't pick and choose. I have never believed in that and we as a team don't believe in that," Kohli said. Robin, Balwant on target as India beat Mauritius 2-1 The tournament is being seen as a preparatory one for upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers against Macau and the home team had to sweat more than they would have expected against a team ranked 63 places below in the FIFA rankings. HCA not following Lodha panel recommendations: Azharuddin After holding his peace for the last few months, former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Saturday lashed out at the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) officials for violating the norms laid down by the Justice (retd) RM Lodha Committee. More Sports News»

		Technology
		This is Infosys 'biggest problem' now Infy's last CEO hunt in 2014 was a major challenge. Sikka, who was plucked from a top job at SAP, was the first chief appointed from outside the group of founders. Google has just confirmed the launch date of the next version of Android It's official, the next version of Google's mobile operating system Android O is coming next week. This is what Xiaomi has to say on Redmi Note 4 catching fire in user's pocket Earlier this week, there were reports of a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone catching fire. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIMs reach gender diversity milestone The trend reflects improved gender diversity in corporate India as many big companies actively remove biases against women, such as lesser pay and fewer promotions. Civil services exam 2018 to be held on June 3: UPSC The civil services preliminary examination to select IAS and IPS officers among others has been scheduled to be held on June 3 next year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said. Kerala govt to bring out 'Hamari Malayalam' textbook for migrants The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority is all set to release a textbook exclusively to teach migrant labourers Malayalam, the mother tongue of the people of the state More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Heavy rain signals monsoon revival, likely to stay till Mon Ex-hockey player killed in Malad flat, wife detained Mumbai couturier stitched President's swearing-in suit More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Rain ends heat ride, more showers likely today These two Class XII girls have got many adults to vote Court: Why Sunanda hotel room still sealed? More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		K'taka wakes up to Blue Whale Challenge, to create awareness ACB notice is Cong's political vendetta: BSY George, BBMP team tour city 4 days after flood, get an earful from residents More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Secunderabad to come out of realty shadow, ride Bison for boom The rise of infor mation technology did two things to Hyderabad found the city a spot on the global tech map, and rendered its twin, Secunderabad, largely irrelevant. Warangal to Wagah, Pakistan man finally home A former convict, Mohd Arshad Mahamood of Pakistan, was escorted out of the jail by prison authorities and handed over to a special police team which had come from Hyderabad. You will be penalised for jaywalking on ORR More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		AIADMK formula: OPS will get party, EPS to head government AIADMK factions headed by chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Pannerselvam moved closer to a merger with the latter dropping his claim to the chief minister’s post, but stepping up the demand for the expulsion of K Sasikala from the party. Kiran Bedi hits Puducherry roads in disguise on two-wheeler, finds no police at night Lt governor Kiran Bedi, who undertook a surprise inspection riding pillion on a two-wheeler on Friday night, was shocked as there was no police presence on roads or public places in the town limits in the Union territory of Puducherry. Bedi rode with a woman employee of the Raj Nivas to review police readiness to ensure the safety and security of women at night in Puducherry. A meaning in every surprise At 14, Mercy has had her fill of hospitals and surgeries. Her wishes are simple, to go to school regularly and play in the park. That’s why the day Sakthivel Pannerselvam took her out to the Anna Nagar Tower Park remains etched in her memory. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		The H1N1 roll in the state is alarming Red Alert: Is Gujarat Naxalite-proof? Duathlon for military officers More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Deadline extended for phasing out Vikrams, autos in Allahabad Principals of three UP medical colleges offer to quit, cite poor conditions Couple collect trash from park, spread message of cleanliness More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Centre unhappy over poor progress of Angul Aluminium Park Odisha: Classes of medical colleges at Koraput, Baripada to start from September 4 Five die in cracker unit blast in Odisha's Khurda Five persons including four from a family died and another injured after a suspected cracker unit exploded at Siko in Khurda district on Saturday morning. The injured has been admitted in the district headquarters hospital. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Mortar found on Mhow cremation ground Shah gives '100 out of 100' to Chouhan Youth stabbed by mom-in-law in police station More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		4 arrested with arms, drugs in Fazilka 3 killed in jeep-scooter collision in Kapurthala Thousands of dera followers reach Panchkula court complex More Chandigarh News»

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