News Digest: How a child slave escaped the Maoists

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, September 25, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		How a child slave escaped the Maoists Why we need a fair law on marital property Compensate RTI applicant for denying info, NCW told More India News»

		Business
		McDonald's outlets in north, east feel supply crunch GST registrations up, but fewer tax returns in August The tax base or those registered for GST has gone up in August but the number of filings so far is lower than the previous month as businesses grapple with technology issues and take advantage of the government’s decision to waive penalty for late filing. Scope for rate cut by RBI remains: Government The government indicated on Saturday that the recent rise in inflation did not dampen the case for a rate cut as the finance ministry had factored in the possibility of 4% inflation in the medium term. More Business News»

		Environment
		Why red gold is too hot for locals to touch Indian mouse deer spotted after 112 years in Chhattisgarh India ready to work beyond Paris climate deal: Sushma External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, during a UN 'Leadership Summit on Environment Pact', said that India had been at the forefront of the debate on environment and development. Her remarks came amid uncertainty over the US role in the deal. More Environment News»

		World
		Gunman opens fire in Nashville church; 1 dead A masked gunman invaded a Nashville church on Sunday and opened fire, walking silently down the aisle as he shot unsuspecting congregants. At least one person was killed and seven others wounded, authorities said. Tropical Storm Pilar pelts Mexico coast near Puerto Vallarta Tropical Storm Pilar pelted the coast of western Mexico with heavy rains and winds Sunday as it moved through the Pacific just west of the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. Rohingya in Bangladesh need 'massive' assistance: UN More World News»

		Entertainment
		Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor raise the glamour quotient at the Ambani bash The duo was all smiles for the shutterbugs Pankaj Tripathi on 'Newton': Oscars definitely validates the work of an artist Somewhere amidst the unsung heroes of Bollywood lies the exceptional career graph of Pankaj Tripathi who hails from a village in Bihar. Mira Rajput puts forth her ravishing look at Isha Ambani's star-studded party​ Mira was recently snapped by the shutterbugs attending Isha Ambani’s starry bash sans hubby Shahid Kapoor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New multi-gene test can better predict Alzheimer's risk A new test that combines the effects of over two dozen gene mutations - which individually lead to only a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease - can better predict who will suffer from dementia or cognitive decline, scientists say. Free ear implant scheme cornered by pvt hospitals? Nasa's asteroid-bound spacecraft flies by Earth The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security - Regolith Explorer) spacecraft came within 17,237 km of Antarctica at 12.52 pm EDT (10. 22 pm India time) on Friday, just south of Cape Horn, Chile, before following a route north over the Pacific Ocean, Nasa said. More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat Australia to clinch ODI series, grab No.1 spot Hardik Pandya (78), Rohit Sharma (71) and Ajinkya Rahane (70) scored fifties each to help India beat Australia by five wickets in the third one-day international in Indore on Sunday. India sealed the five-match series with three wins in three matches. It was Ravi's idea to promote Hardik up the order: Kohli Indian captain Virat Kohli said head coach Ravi Shastri was the brain behind promoting all-rounder Hardik Pandya up the order, which eventually paid rich dividends for the home side in the series-clinching five-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI. Wrestler Bajrang Punia wins gold at Asian Indoor Games Indians added four medals, including a gold through wrestler Bajrang Punia, on the ninth day of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		As H-1B hopes dim, rich families eye 'investor visas' for children EB-5, which requires one to invest around Rs 6.5 cr in new commercial projects, enables the student to work in the US without facing H-1B related hurdles. How to transfer music to an iPhone without using iTunes The moment you have to transfer new songs to your iPhone or iPad you realise how troublesome it is. Well thanks to the advancements, we now can transfer any kind of files to our iPhones without the use of iTunes. 10 email habits that may make people 'hate' you More Technology News»

		Education
		UP govt mulls changes to primary school syllabus A decision was taken to strengthen "School Chalo Abhiyaan" and the government also came up with the "Khoob Padho, Aage Badho" campaign to ensure that every child goes to school. The basic education minister said there was a proposal to develop schools on the public-private partnership model. IIT Kanpur suspends 22 students for ragging IITs revoke year-old ban on 31 companies, allow them to hire students The IITs have revoked a ban, which they had imposed on 30 companies, mostly start-ups, barring them from participating in their campus placements. The ban was announced after these firms withdrew their offers made to the students last year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		11 years on, man who duped 32 in job con extradited from Singapore 39 flat buyers get keys in bldg built under HC lens Nurse, friend found dead; police suspect suicide pact More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Couple accuses traffic cop of assault; `body cam' nails lie Al-Qaida jihadi regrets divorcing wife over phone 'Increase critical care beds for EWS in pvt hospitals' More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Nigerian youths settle homeland differences on Bengaluru streets Charged 21 extra for water, man gets 12,000 relief Karnataka RERA gets 80 plaints in 62 days More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Now, genomic sequencing to counter cancer Online salaries for teachers crawl on sluggish servers Three die after bike rams into electric pole at Mailardevpally More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Corporation backs low-pollution waste management plan Greater Chennai Corporation's proposed solid waste management revamp plan will pollute the city less as the civic body has decided to make biomethanation a key link - apart from incinerator units - in the waste collection-treatment-disposal chain. Opposition flay AIADMK over 'lies' on Jaya's health; seek CBI probe Opposition parties led by the DMK has pressed for a CBI probe into the death of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, citing a state minister's recent remarks that AIADMK leaders "lied" about Jayalalithaa's health during her hospitalisation last year. Jayalalithaa death: PIL seeks judicial probe The government on August 17, announced that a judicial probe would be ordered soon. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Alpesh to take `politics' call on October 9 Gujarat Kshatriya Thakor Sena (GKTS) convener Alpesh Thakor got an overwhelming nod from his community members to make an electoral debut in the upcoming assembly elections at the biggest show of strength organized in Patan on Sunday. Government woos Saurashtra farmers On Sunday, at a quickly convened meeting, the Gujarat government announced the procurement of groundnut at Rs 900 per 20 kg (or maund), to woo Saurashtra groundnut farmers in poll-bound Gujarat. Cops start drive against lovebirds on Riverfront With three FIRs registered on Sunday, the Riverfront (W) police have started a drive against public display of affection by visitors at the riverfront. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Doctor's murder: Citizens seek justice for Shashwant Pandey, take out candle march The citizens of sangam city especially medical fraternity have expressed their deep concern over the failure of Delhi police to crack down Dr Shashwant Pandey killing case. Government hospitals lack advanced fire fighting equipments Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) hospital and Sarojini Naidu Childrens hospital – the two government hospitals of Sangam city - lack advanced fire fighting arrangements. Durga puja pandal promotes literacy in Allahabad As various barwari’s (the term used for Durga Puja Samiti) of the city prepares to welcome Maa Durga in the respective pandals, one pandal that stands different from others is the one in Tagore town. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Court rejects bail petition of BJD MLA Pravat Biswal post surgery sickness during his custody. Students Union polls end peacefully in Odisha All the three major students’ organizations, the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) claimed their candidates won more posts compared to others in the student union elections held on Saturday. Will contest from Bijepur, says Subal Sahu's wife More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		NGO issues risk alert for Vyapam whistleblower from MP police Half of licences guns in MP now 'illegal' More than half the licenced firearms in Madhya Pradesh are illegal because the state has missed the deadline for giving unique identification number (UIN) to guns. Civic body to toe Madhya Pradesh govt stance on abattoir The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) will have to clear the proposal for setting up of the slaughterhouse in keeping with state government directives, sources said. Adampur Chhawani is expected to remain the location for abattoir facility. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Two booked for rape after girl writes to PMO Haryana police have registered a case of gang rape and harassment against two employees of a private school in Sonipat district after the survivor sent an anonymous email to the Prime Minister Office appealing for justice. Shiromani Akali Dal seeks CBI probe into murders of scribe and his mother Farmers' protest provides 'ground' for political parties to target Congress More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Why millennials are checking into hotels in their hometowns

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, September 24, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Why millennials are checking into hotels in their hometowns 'DeMon policy decision, CAG won't question it' Government extends chief economic adviser's term by a year The government on Saturday announced a year's extension for chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian, whose three-year term is due to end on October 16. More India News»

		Business
		Scope for rate cut by RBI remains: Government The government indicated on Saturday that the recent rise in inflation did not dampen the case for a rate cut as the finance ministry had factored in the possibility of 4% inflation in the medium term. Telecom sector under stress: SBI chief SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya said, "The telecom sector is undergoing a lot of stress and the bank is extra provisioning due to this." She said this when asked whether TRAI's decision to reduce the IUC charges would affect incumbent operators. Fiscal prudence a challenge, but no need to panic: Arun Jaitley There is an increased speculation over a possible fiscal stimulus which can go above Rs 40,000 crore after six successive quarters of dip in the economic growth, which slid to 3-year low of 5.7 per cent in the April-June quarter. More Business News»

		Environment
		Indian mouse deer spotted after 112 years in Chhattisgarh India ready to work beyond Paris climate deal: Sushma External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, during a UN 'Leadership Summit on Environment Pact', said that India had been at the forefront of the debate on environment and development. Her remarks came amid uncertainty over the US role in the deal. Ensure religious places follow noise pollution norms: NGT A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the DPCC to take appropriate action against the places of worship in case any violation was found by the authorities. During the hearing, the counsel for various religious places assured the tribunal that they would abide by the NGT direction and ensure that there is no violation. More Environment News»

		World
		Six people injured in suspected London acid attack Six people were injured on Saturday after a group of males reportedly sprayed a noxious substance in a number of attacks in an area around a shopping centre in east London, police said. In final push, Merkel seeks to reach undecided German voters German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged her supporters to keep up the momentum in the final hours before Sunday's national election, urging a last push to try to sway undecided voters. Merkel is seeking a fourth term in office and her conservative bloc of the Christian Democratic Party and Bavarian-only Christian Social union has a healthy lead in the polls. In Mexico, frantic rescuers keep up search for earthquake survivors An army of trained rescuers and scores of volunteers carefully combed through the rubble of Mexico's most deadly earthquake in decades on Saturday, hoping against diminishing odds to pull more survivors out nearly four days after the disaster struck. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranbir comes out in support of Mahira Khan In the wee hours of Friday morning, a few leaked pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan's late-night rendezvous in NYC created a nation-wide stir and also sparked rumours of an alleged relationship between the two Jacqueline Fernandez to play a cop in 'Race 3' If reports are anything to go by, ‘Chittiyaan kalaiyaan’ girl Jacqueline Fernandez will be playing a tough undercover cop for the first time in her career in ‘Race 3’. Pic: Esha Gupta looks ravishing in a red gown More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa's asteroid-bound spacecraft flies by Earth The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security - Regolith Explorer) spacecraft came within 17,237 km of Antarctica at 12.52 pm EDT (10. 22 pm India time) on Friday, just south of Cape Horn, Chile, before following a route north over the Pacific Ocean, Nasa said. Atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs explained The world's nuclear arsenals are comprised mainly of two types of warheads -- atomic bombs, also called A-bombs, and the more powerful hydrogen or H-bombs. Forget gym, daily chores will keep you healthy: Study Forget renewing your gym membership or joining Zumba classes. Washing clothes, moping the floor or weeding your garden for 30 minutes a day can cut the risk of death by more than a quarter and bring down the risk of heart diseases by 20%, scientists said in a study. More Science News»

		Sports
		Back your game: Sachin Tendulkar's advice to Ajinkya Rahane For any cricketer, an interaction with Sachin Tendulkar on batting is priceless and no wonder Ajinkya Rahane's confidence was boosted when the maestro dropped in during one of his net sessions in Mumbai recently. My focus is on job, can't react to people's criticism: Sjoerd Marijne "I cannot do anything about what people talk about me. I am just focusing on what I can do as a coach. My quest is to build team, which can give results on regular basis," Indian men's hockey team's chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said. U-17 World Cup can be crucial for many young players: Ronaldinho "The U-17 World Cup is a very special tournament for me. It opened the door for my professional career. I was lucky enough not only to take part in the competition but to win it too. I can honestly say that it opened the door for my professional career," said Ronaldinho. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Facebook is testing WhatsApp button in its app: Report Facebook appears to be testing an important change in its app. Several users of the Facebook app have seen a dedicated WhatsApp button button on the app. Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 launched in India at Rs 2,70,000 Japanese manufacturer Panasonic has expanded its rugged series of laptops in India with new the Toughbook CF-33. Reliance JioPhone first impression: 7 things to know More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT Kanpur suspends 22 students for ragging IITs revoke year-old ban on 31 companies, allow them to hire students The IITs have revoked a ban, which they had imposed on 30 companies, mostly start-ups, barring them from participating in their campus placements. The ban was announced after these firms withdrew their offers made to the students last year. Udacity launches courses on self-driving and flying cars Costing Rs 35,400 total for a single four-month term, the prerequisites are some programming experience (e.g. C++, Python) and algebra. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Man, 62, jailed for stalking 55-yr-old teacher for 2 yrs 'Credit societies faking papers in farm loan scam' Constable hangs self after tiff with wife More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		25 snatchings a day, but Delhi has no law to fight it Flavours of Bengal and colours of Northeast in Delhi Pujas this time As Sushma taunts Pak, IIT-D puts affordable tech on table More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Techie arrested for stalking, threatening ex-colleague Fewer centres delay Aadhaar enrolment The Locate Enrolment & Update Centres link on the UIDAI website lists just 20 centres across three taluks - Bengaluru North, South and Anekal; 64 verified centres in Bengaluru under Tier 1 cities. Waste collectors, now under ESMA, can't strike: Karnataka Government For the next one year, no worker involved in the solid waste management wing of the BBMP, including pourakarmikas hired on contract, can go on protest. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bahubali first crossover cinema in India: Karan Spurt in heart attacks at workplace among stressed techies TSBIE in a fix: 284 junior colleges still unaffiliated More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Triplicane residents get sewage mixed water, fear infections Metro rail tunnel linking north Chennai complete Diving beyond boundaries More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Eve-teaser threatens girl's younger sister Five more roadside Romeos held Millionaire MP couple relents, only husband takes diksha More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Government hospitals lack advanced fire fighting equipments Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) hospital and Sarojini Naidu Childrens hospital – the two government hospitals of Sangam city - lack advanced fire fighting arrangements. Durga puja pandal promotes literacy in Allahabad As various barwari’s (the term used for Durga Puja Samiti) of the city prepares to welcome Maa Durga in the respective pandals, one pandal that stands different from others is the one in Tagore town. Poet Nirala's kin dies after sustaining injuries in crude bomb attack More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Students Union polls end peacefully in Odisha All the three major students’ organizations, the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) claimed their candidates won more posts compared to others in the student union elections held on Saturday. Will contest from Bijepur, says Subal Sahu's wife Odisha government announces transport cost for pregnant women in inaccessible areas More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Half of licences guns in MP now 'illegal' Civic body to toe state govt stance on abattoir Real time meter reading to help pay online bill instantly More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Zirakpur potholes turn invisible traps Pkl's engine ceases again Rains dampen Ramlila preparations More Chandigarh News»

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