News Digest: 2 trains derail; another kills 2 in Odisha

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, October 02, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		2 trains derail; another kills 2 in Odisha The spate of accidents came just two days after a stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone Road station had killed 23 people and left several others injured. Blood donated, not shed, on Muharram The distinct feature of mourning during Muharram ­ flagellating oneself with chains and knives -in memory of the martyrs of Karbala, has disappeared in the villages and towns of north Gujarat, particularly in Sabarkantha district. Village sans ST bus service gets airport An airport may have come to Kakdi near the temple town of Shirdi but villager Madhukar Gunjal is nowhere near elated. Far from it, he is fuming that a basic need like a state transport bus service for the village has been ignored and air connectivity instead has been bestowed upon them. More India News»

		Business
		Should you buy annuities now? In an unusual move, the Insurance Regulatory Authority of India (Irdai) has asked LIC to review the return on its flagship immediate annuity product Jeevan Akshay, because it is too high. The regulator wants the insurance company to ensure that returns are in line with yield on LIC's investments. Teach kids about money in school Over the decades that I have been asked by people about their personal finances, I have never ceased to be amazed by the abysmal level of knowledge that they have about this subject. US court trims fine on TCS to $420 mn in Epic Systems suit IT major Tata Consultancy Services has said that a US court halved the compensatory and punitive damages demanded from the company to $420 million in a lawsuit filed by Epic Systems Corporation. Epic had accused TCS of "brazenly stealing trade secrets, confidential information, documents and data". More Business News»

		Environment
		Fear of volcanic eruption on Bali forces 135,000 to flee Nearly 135,000 people on the Indonesian island of Bali have left their homes and taken shelter in makeshift evacuation centres after warnings the Mount Agung volcano could erupt at any time, officials said late on Thursday. Why you shouldn't plan a Europe trip in summer “We found clear evidence of human influence on this summer's record warmth, both in the overall summer temperatures and in the heatwave dubbed `Lucifer',“ said study co-author Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, a senior researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Now, states can identify and manage their own wetlands Seeking to protect over 2 lakh wetlands across the country, Centre has come out with rules to identify and manage these ecologically fragile areas which play an important role in flood control, groundwater recharge, preserving plant varieties, supporting migratory birds and protecting coastlines. More Environment News»

		World
		Catalan govt says independence wins with 90% votes Catalonia's government said Monday that 90 percent of those who voted in an independence referendum banned by Madrid chose to split from Spain. He added 2.26 million people took part. Trial to begin in assassination of N Korea leader's brother Siti Aisyah of Indonesia and Doan Thi Huong of Vietnam are suspected of smearing Kim Jong Nam's face with the banned VX nerve agent at airport terminal in Kuala Lumpur, killing him within about 20 minutes. The women say they thought they were playing a harmless prank for a hidden-camera show. Islamic State claims deadly Marseille knife attack A knifeman killed two women at the main train station in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille on Sunday in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group, before being shot dead by soldiers on patrol. The assailant, a man with criminal record believed to be in his 30s, shouted "Allahu Akbar". More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranbir Kapoor maintaining single status for Mahira Khan? Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor recently exclaimed that it felt amazing to be single for the first time. However, his latest pictures with “good friend” Mahira Khan may have raised a lot of doubt. Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan announce daughter's name on Twitter Bollywood actors Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan, who welcomed their first child, a beautiful little baby girl on Friday, 29 September 2017 have finally named her Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. Kangana Ranaut's lawyer responds to defamation notice sent by Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab The latest update on the legal tussle states that the ‘Simran’ actress’ lawyer, Rizwan Siddiqui has responded to the notice. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Protein that may treat flu symptoms, cut death risk identified Scientists have identified a protein that can improve of symptoms influenza as well as reduce the death risk associated with the infection, and possibly other types of diseases. 'Unexpectedly' strong solar storm sparks global aurora on Mars The solar event on Sept. 11, 2017 sparked a global aurora at Mars more than 25 times brighter than any previously seen by the MAVEN orbiter, which has been studying the Martian atmosphere's interaction with the solar wind since 2014. Chinese 'repair' genetic defect causing thalassemia In a big breakthrough, Chinese researchers claim to have successfully repaired genetic defect that causes beta thalassemia, a blood disorder, in human embryos. The result has been published in the journal Protein and Cell’s September issue. More Science News»

		Sports
		5th ODI: India beat Australia to win series 4-1, regain No.1 ranking Rohit Sharma finished off the series in style as he scored 125 off 109 balls to help India beat Australia by seven wickets in the fifth and final one-day international in Nagpur on Sunday. India won the series 4-1 and regained the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings. Pandya is the biggest asset from the series, says Kohli India captain Virat Kohli feels man-of-the-series Hardik Pandya has emerged as the "biggest asset" for the team after their convincing 4-1 win in the five-match series against Australia. Pandya scored 222 runs with the bat and also picked up six wickets to emerge as the player-of-the-tournament. As an opener, I look to perform at all times: Rohit Rohit Sharma has been on a roll ever since he has come back from a hamstring injury and the stylish batsman says it is important for him to keep performing as the team relies a lot on the openers. Rohit after scoring a match-winning 125 in the fifth ODI against Australia. More Sports News»

		Technology
		12 WhatsApp tricks you should know about Does Apple slow down your old iPhone to make you buy the new one? Read to know Has your old iPhone slowed down just as Apple has released its iPhone 8 series of smartphones and will soon release its 10th anniversary special edition iPhone X? Are you being tracked on the internet? Know how to find out Yes, you are being tracked on internet and several entities are keeping dossier on you. It is so common that you must have found that out yourself. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT Ropar Professor Bags NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Award 2017 CAT 2017 registrations close at 2.31 lakh, 1,000 short of last year Registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT), to make it to Indian Institutes of Management and other leading B-schools, closed at 2.31 lakh. Last year, CAT recorded 2.32 lakh applications, which were highest since 2010. CAT 2017 is being conducted by IIM, Lucknow after a gap of seven years. 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		First flight to Mumbai takes off from new Shirdi airport President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly-developed Shirdi airport and also flagged off the first flight from there on Sunday. The Alliance Air flight to Mumbai was one of the two flights that took off from the airport on the day, the other being from Shirdi to Hyderabad. Railways will empower regional officials to fast-track works With FOBs new priority, brace for midnight blocks on WR, CR More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		South, east Delhi set to claim ODF status; residents differ The south and east Delhi corporations will declare their areas free of open defecation on Monday .But not many residents agree with the authorities. Encroachments from all North Delhi parks to go, high court told Treat stalking complaints seriously, HC directs cops More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Woman kills self after killing husband Aeromodelling show at Lalitha Mahal enthralls spectators September showers erase deficit in rain More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Ludo Star, the game that has Hyderabad's Gen Next hooked Singareni funds diverted: Congress KCR holds out poll amnesty for Singareni impersonators More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Metro Central to be Chennai's new year gift Transit Hub, connecting corridors with Central Metro Station, will be one of the largest underground facilities in country Kamal knows what it takes in politics, not telling me: Rajini Butcher nabbed for murder of tailor More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Blood donated, not shed on Muharram Couple abandons girl child at VS Hospital Youth stabbed to death in Bapunagar More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		90% of muslims are in favour of temple: Siddharth Nath Singh Allahabad girl hopes to get PETA's cutest vegetarian next door title Ramleela with special effects get a thumbs-up from Allahabadis The city is dotted with beautifully decorated Durga Puja pandals while at other places, people are being entertained by Ramleela performances. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Train runs over woman, grand daughter at Patia station Citizens are 'eyes and ears' of security forces: NSG Odisha: Jagatsinghpur police shows respect to bodies, procures cadaver bags More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Police officer shoots himself to death in Morena No loo, no increments for govt staff in Shivpuri Solid waste disposal facility to test civic body More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Yashwant Chhajta named Shimla rural district president Monsoon concludes: HP records 15% rainfall deficit Ambala farmer commits suicide More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: At its source, Ganga runs an obstacle course

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, October 01, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		At its source, Ganga runs an obstacle course Piyush Goyal defends bullet train, says technology is safe Piyush Goyal makes FOBs a matter of 'safety', not just 'amenity' Faced with a huge public outcry after the stampede on Elphinstone Road-Parel station foot over-bridge (FOB) in which the toll rose to 23 on Saturday, railway minister Piyush Goyal said FOBs, earlier considered only a “passenger amenity ,“ would now be “mandatory“ as passenger safety items at all railway stations across the country. More India News»

		Business
		Uber's Kalanick names 2 new directors to company board Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns and former Merrill Lynch and CIT Group CEO John Thain were named as directors in a Friday statement attributed to Kalanick, rather than Uber Technologies. Kalanick said the board needs a full complement of directors to consider major potential changes to the board as well as voting rights within Uber. Market suffer second straight weekly loss, plunge 638 points The benchmark Sensex witnessed sharp losses for the second consecutive week, falling 638.72 points to end at 31,283.72, while the broader Nifty slid below the key 9,800-level at 9,788.60 on heavy FPI sell-off along with volatile rupee. China factory activity rises to 5-year high The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released on Saturday rose to 52.4 in September, from 51.7 in August. It marked the 14th straight month of expansion for China's massive manufacturing industry and the highest reading since April 2012, when it was 53.3. More Business News»

		Environment
		Fear of volcanic eruption on Bali forces 135,000 to flee Nearly 135,000 people on the Indonesian island of Bali have left their homes and taken shelter in makeshift evacuation centres after warnings the Mount Agung volcano could erupt at any time, officials said late on Thursday. Why you shouldn't plan a Europe trip in summer “We found clear evidence of human influence on this summer's record warmth, both in the overall summer temperatures and in the heatwave dubbed `Lucifer',“ said study co-author Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, a senior researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Now, states can identify and manage their own wetlands Seeking to protect over 2 lakh wetlands across the country, Centre has come out with rules to identify and manage these ecologically fragile areas which play an important role in flood control, groundwater recharge, preserving plant varieties, supporting migratory birds and protecting coastlines. More Environment News»

		World
		Nawaz Sharif may regain PML-N's leadership next week Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to regain the leadership of his ruling PML-N party on October 3 under a proposed new law that will allow a disqualified legislator to head a political party. Iraq cuts Kurdistan air links with outside world The Iraqi government cut autonomous Kurdistan's direct air links with the outside world indefinitely on Friday, partially isolating the northern region after it voted a massive "yes" in an independence referendum. Tillerson in China to discuss N Korea, Trump visit Tillerson told top Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi that Trump and Xi had developed a "very regular and close working relationship." His visit, Tillerson said, also provided an opportunity to assess progress made between the sides since Xi and Trump met in April at the US president's estate in Florida. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shahid Kapoor is ready to support if wife Mira wishes to act Gone are the days when Mira Rajput was recognised as Shahid Kapoor’s wife. The star wife is no less than a celebrity herself now. Shahid is also equally supportive of his darling wife. Pic: Rani Mukerji celebrates Durga Pooja In the ongoing celebration of Dussehra, the fans of Rani got to see a glimpse of her when one of her besties posted a picture with the actress on Instagram. Pic: Ranbir enjoys his downtime with Gauri Khan The actor decided to spend the festive season of Durga Pooja in Mumbai by first visiting his good friend Ayan Mukerji and then dropping by at Gauri Khan’s store for some shopping. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Chinese 'repair' genetic defect causing thalassemia In a big breakthrough, Chinese researchers claim to have successfully repaired genetic defect that causes beta thalassemia, a blood disorder, in human embryos. The result has been published in the journal Protein and Cell’s September issue. NASA delays launch of James Webb Space Telescope to 2019 Lockheed Martin unveils reusable water-powered Mars lander Lockheed Martin has been working on its "Mars Base Camp", a science laboratory that will orbit the planet, with the crewed lander set to descend to the surface on repeated missions. "It looks a bit like Jules Verne, but it's actually more like an aircraft that we've flown in the past," Lockheed Martin's human spaceflight strategy chief Rob Chambers said. More Science News»

		Sports
		Shami & I must take more responsibility: Yadav India speedster Umesh Yadav on Saturday admitted that being a senior bowler he needs to perform better in the death overs if he has to consistently feature in the playing XI in the limited overs cricket. Fellaini strikes twice as United crush Palace 4-0 Manchester United provisionally went top of the Premier League after Marouane Fellaini scored two goals either side of Juan Mata's opener and Romelu Lukaku's record-equalling strike in a 4-0 rout of Crystal Palace on Saturday. PCB to demand $70 million from BCCI as compensation The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants its Indian counterpart (BCCI) to pay approximately $70 million as compensation for not playing two "home" bilateral series. More Sports News»

		Technology
		8 useless apps you can have fun with Only a third of iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus sold on Day 1 of launch Long queues usually seen outside Apple exclusive stores & large retail chains were missing on Friday. Reliance's buyback option on latest iPhones may boost Apple's India presence The offer, which comes during the Indian festive season when discretionary spending typically rises, assures customers buying iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X models through Jio that they will get back 70% of the cost after a year of use. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT Ropar Professor Bags NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Award 2017 CAT 2017 registrations close at 2.31 lakh, 1,000 short of last year Registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT), to make it to Indian Institutes of Management and other leading B-schools, closed at 2.31 lakh. Last year, CAT recorded 2.32 lakh applications, which were highest since 2010. CAT 2017 is being conducted by IIM, Lucknow after a gap of seven years. 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai's Elphinstone bridge widening didn't need any clearance There was no reason why a small project costing just about Rs 12 crore sanctioned in the 2016-17 budget could not be implemented in 18 months, that too when Suresh Prabhu as railway minister had delegated the powers to general managers to take up such projects. CAG indicted railways for delays in 53 key city projects Man crushed under stampede lives to narrate the horror Piyush has little recollection of how he landed in KEM Hospital. “I remember people falling over me. I possibly survived because I could still breathe air as my face was near the open railings,’’ he said. Piyush has undergone a series of tests and seems fine, doctors said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's air turning foul again after respite since January After three months of respite, Delhi has started registering 'poor' air days again. According to Central Pollution Control Board's daily air pollution index, air quality began degrading from the `moderate' range from September 27. PM breaks convention, but takes a bow Delhi's past preserved, byte by byte With German tech and outsourced staff, Delhi Archives is digitising and microfilming 4 crore records at a cost of 25.4 crore. But experts warn it’s not a one-stop solution to extend archival life More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		War, love & escape Yesvantpur-Visakhapatnam weekly tatkal special express service to continue till November 26 Here are our Bengaluru winners of Times Su-Doku Championship Bengaluru’s puzzle junkies throng the annual Sudoku competition More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Singareni funds diverted: Congress KCR holds out poll amnesty for Singareni impersonators Telecom giant to pay compensation More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		A fit case for elaborate exploration Long weekend ups visitors to Vandalur zoo Remembering Annie Besant who 'woke India from deep sleep' More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Cow selfies milk it door to door Festive swirl ends with fun and worship Kindness runs in their blood More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		90% of muslims are in favour of temple: Siddharth Nath Singh Allahabad girl hopes to get PETA's cutest vegetarian next door title Ramleela with special effects get a thumbs-up from Allahabadis The city is dotted with beautifully decorated Durga Puja pandals while at other places, people are being entertained by Ramleela performances. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government's 'Abadan' for senior citizens Odisha: BJD, BJP war of words over NAC councilors' murder BJP will win Bijepur byelection: Dharmendra Pradhan More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Tiger cub killed by leopard in Bandhavgarh Betul tribals perform aarti of Ravana in protest MP's wait for permanent guv continues More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Teen elopes with Muslim boy, electrocuted by father and uncle Pregnant 14-year-old in hospital, cop's son named Man kills self over property dispute More Chandigarh News»

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