News Digest: EU docs' panel rejects use of bioresorbable stents

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, October 16, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		EU docs' panel rejects use of bioresorbable stents Last month, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority in India had allowed the immediate withdrawal of Absorb, the bioresorbable stent being sold by Abbott, taking note of the safety concerns. In July, Boston Scientific terminated its Renuvia bioresorbable stent program. IIM-C, IIT-K among 4,000 institutes that didn't file ITR As per Section 17 of FCRA, the NGOs and organisations concerned should have filed their annual FCRA returns for 2015-16 latest by December 31, 2016. Congress wrests BJP bastion Gurdaspur by 1.9 lakh votes Congress leaders were quick to hail the win as a "Diwali gift" for Rahul Gandhi who is due to take charge as Congress president soon. More India News»

		Business
		Centre working on mechanism to speed up GST refund for exporters: Minister "We are evolving a mechanism. We are trying to further reduce time for refunds," Minister of State for Commerce & Industry CR Chaudhary told the media in Kolkata on the sidelines of the inaugural session of the 186th AGM of the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce. Oil payment, other issues with Iran resolved: Arun Jaitley Arun Jaitley, who is on a week-long visit to the US to attend the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, made the remarks after a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Karbasian. Govt mulling 2-3 tariff-based auctions for wind projects Buoyed by the success of two tariff-based bidding for wind power projects, government will go ahead with 2-3 more such auctions for around 3 GW capacity, which may stagger to 2018, a senior official said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Iconic 'Rainbow Warrior' to arrive in India on October 26 Greenpeace India media in-charge Jitendra Kumar said the ship's India tour is aimed at sharing expertise in preventing the exploitation of marine resources and strengthening public support in its monitoring system. This is the third generation of the Rainbow Warrior, which is equipped with satellite-based communication system. 'Melting ice making sea around Greenland less saline' Himachal rivers facing threat from development activities Himachal Pradesh has 5 major river basins Satluj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab and Yamuna. Yamuna crosses only the south-eastern border of the state, and but its tributaries originating in Himachal include Giri and Tons which form a part of the Ganga river basin flowing westward. More Environment News»

		World
		Ireland and UK brace for impact of Hurricane Ophelia The remnants of Hurricane Ophelia could bring 80 mile an hour (130 kilometer an hour) wind gusts, disruption and damage to Ireland and Britain as the work week gets underway, weather services said on Sunday. Ophelia weakened from a Category 2 to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday as it moved north-northeast across the Atlantic, with sustained winds of 90 mph (145 kph.) Xi to be mentioned as mentor in party constitution China’s Communist Party is set to mention President Xi Jinping as a mentor in the party constitution, an honour reserved so far for Communist stalwarts Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. Two past presidents, Jiang Zeming and Hu Jintao, who jointly ruled for two decades, have not been mentioned by name in the party constitution. Haley: US to stay in Iran nuclear deal 'right now' "I think right now, you're going to see us stay in the deal, because what our hope is that we can improve the situation, and that's the goal," US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said referring to what she said were Iran's ballistic missile tests, international arms sales and state-sponsored terrorism. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Hrithik Roshan and sons join Sussanne Khan at store launch It was a happy day for Sussanne Khan as her leading men - Hrithik Roshan and sons sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan - came together to cheer the entrepreneur for her new project complete in accordance with the dress code - black and white. Pic: Kareena returns home with Taimur Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in Mumbai after wrapping up the Delhi schedule of her upcoming film ‘Veere Di Wedding’ that also stars Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhaskar. Pic: Meet Fawad Khan's daughter Elayna Fawad along with wife Sadaf and his son Ayaan posed for the perfect family photo, this time with the newest addition - daughter Elayna. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		'New radiation therapy doesn't lower IQ' Tata Memorial Doctors' 11-Year-Long Study On Treating Brain Tumour Out In Journal Freshwater increase near Greenland could set off string of changes Ocean data from Northeast Greenland has shown, for the first time, an increase in freshwater content in Greenland fjords which could affect global ocean currents that keep Europe warm, science news website Science Daily reported, on the basis of a study published online in journal Nature, Scientific Reports on October 13 this year. Scientists design 'camouflaging skin' inspired by octopus Scientists have found a way to develop synthetic "camouflaging skin" inspired by studying and modelling the real thing in octopus and cuttlefish. For octopus and cuttlefish, instantaneously changing their skin colour, pattern to disappear into environment is just part of their camouflage prowess. More Science News»

		Sports
		Asia Cup Hockey: India beat Pakistan 3-1 to top Pool A Indian hockey team continued their dominance in the Asia Cup 2017, recording their third consecutive victory in the tournament after getting better of their arch-rivals Pakistan in the and last Pool A match. Kavita Devi 1st Indian woman wrestler to join WWE Kavita Devi, who was part of the WWE's Mae Young classic tournament, has made history by becoming the first ever woman wrestler from India to be awarded a WWE developmental contract. Kiwis rely on IPL experience to play Kuldeep Yadav New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday said it would be a tall ask for the visitors to tackle the guile of young Indian spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in the upcoming limited overs series. More Sports News»

		Technology
		'India's 15 best technology companies to work for in 2017' How to use your laptop as a Wi-Fi hotspot What happens if your router just stops working? And your data plan won’t suffice for the rest of the day? There is an easy way of keeping all your devices connected while you wait for the router to get fixed. 5 Playstation VR games you should try out Virtual Reality (VR) as a technology is still at a very nascent stage in India. There are VR sets available in the market but lack of awareness and high costs are proving to be a bit of a deterrent for gamers. More Technology News»

		Education
		PM Modi's Rs 10,000 crore plan for Indian universities: 10 points Govt intends to unshackle universities: PM Modi Addressing a function on the centenary celebrations of the Patna University here, PM Modi said measures like grant of central status were "a thing of the past" and his government has taken "a step forward" towards making 10 private universities and 10 government ones world class. London mayor bats for international students, calls for changes in post-study work visa More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rain, thunder keep evening date in Mumbai Techie goes to file case, gets birthday treat at police station Pawar-Gadkari meeting sets tongues wagging More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Getting to Metro station can cost more than ride Sexual attacks: Delhi worst in world, says poll Delhi has been named as the worst megacity in the world for sexual violence against women, in a poll conducted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Admission process starts at Ignou More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Support and solidarity meet for Myanmar Hindus in Bengaluru 2 fishermen drown in Bidadi lake Gauri case: SIT sketch rattles BJP MLA's aide More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Greens give the blues: City kitchens reel under rise in vegetable prices as rain damages crops Second crater in 8 days, this time at Secunderabad Clock Tower Yet another sinkhole appeared on the arterial road near Secunderabad Clock Tower after a 450 mm sewer line was damaged in the wee hours of Saturday.This is the second sinkhole to appear in the city in the last eight days. Experts push for Surat model to curb flooding More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Insurance regulator, top co fined for 'fraudulent' policy Patch-up with TTV hinted at by Thambidurai I'll contest RK Ngr bypoll if party allows me, says TTV More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Modi, Shah to address 7L BJP workers today at mega Gujarat gathering NCC's Narmada expedition ends at Bhadbhut London Zoo sends cheetahs, lemurs in return for Gir lions More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Samajwadi Chatra Sabha supporters celebrate win in AUSU elections Right after the AUSU election panel declared the results, jubilant supporters of the Samajwadi Chatra Sabha started celebrating the historic victory at the main gate of the Allahabad University campus on Saturday. The euphoria continued uninterrupted till late on Sunday. SCS' win a mandate against BJP govt's policy: AUSU president Awanish Yadav The newly-elected president of the Allahabad University Students' Union (AUSU) Awanish Kumar Yadav said on Sunday that Samajwadi Chatra Sabha's (SCS) win was the mandate against the policies of the BJP-led governments at the Centre and the state. Samajwadi Chatra Sabha sweeps AUSU polls, ABVP bags general secretary post More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen Patnaik turns 71, celebration to be a low-key affair Community fridge installed in Bhubaneswar to feed needy Rain likely to dampen Diwali in Odisha Rain is likely to dampen the Diwali festivities in Odisha this year as the India Meteorology Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rain across the state from October 18. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sunny Sunday is the hottest day ever in Oct Hawala scamsters found to be Pakistani nationals Hosps admitting dengue deaths face admn heat More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Counter-attack the buzzword for Gupta Lalit a rookie striving for excellence Villagers resolve to stay away from crackers More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Freedom of speech: SC refuses to ban Dalit writer Kancha Ilaiah book

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, October 15, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Freedom of speech: SC refuses to ban Dalit writer Kancha Ilaiah book 51 cows of Muslim family 'snatched by Alwar cops' Nehruvians, Leftists ignored Deendayal: Prasar Bharati chairman More India News»

		Business
		Indusind clinches largest MFI deal,takes over Bharat Financial Ending months of speculation, Indusind Bank and the second largest microlender Bharat Financial Inclusion (BFIL) on Saturday announced largest merger in the MFI space in an all-share deal. IMF favours three structural reforms in India The IMF has suggested a three-pronged approach for structural reformation in India that includes addressing the corporate and banking sector weaknesses, continued fiscal consolidation through revenue measure, and improving the efficiency of labour and product markets. Exporters to get GST refund in bank account filed with customs Under the GST rules, refund is to be credited in the bank account mentioned in the registration particulars. Besides, exporters have been declaring details of bank account to customs authorities for the purpose of drawback etc. More Business News»

		Environment
		Himachal rivers facing threat from development activities Himachal Pradesh has 5 major river basins Satluj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab and Yamuna. Yamuna crosses only the south-eastern border of the state, and but its tributaries originating in Himachal include Giri and Tons which form a part of the Ganga river basin flowing westward. Thousands of penguins in Antarctic are dying. Here's why The disaster for the colony of Terre Adelie in East Antarctica was down to unusually extensive sea ice late in the summer. This meant penguins had to travel further for food and the chicks starved. WWF is calling for greater protection to ensure penguins don't face added pressure of competition from fishing fleets for their main food source of krill. Paris plans to ban gas-powered cars in city by 2030 In its latest initiative to reduce pollution, Paris City Hall is planning to ban gas-powered cars by 2030. The controversial move follows Mayor Anne Hidalgo's plan to ban all diesel cars from the city by 2024, when Paris will host the Summer Olympics. More Environment News»

		World
		Car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital A car bomb exploded on a busy street in the centre of Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday, causing an unknown number of casualties, police said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. China confirms it will amend party constitution A key measure of Xi's power will be whether he manages to have his name "crowned" in the party constitution, elevating him to the level of previous leaders exemplified by Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory. Trump's speech sparks new war of words b/w US, Iran The speech has served to unite Iranians across the political spectrum from Trump's declining to call the Persian Gulf, the waterway through which a third of all oil traded by sea passes, by its name, to undercutting those trying to change Iran's clerically overseen government from within. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Meghna Gulzar: I will celebrate Talvar's success NOW DT spoke to Meghna Gulzar on the evening of the Aarushi verdict that acquitted the Talwars, after a walk through Jalvayu Vihar, revisiting the scene of the crime that her film Talvar so meticulously dissected. Arpita Khan celebrates early Diwali with brothers Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail and hubby Aayush Taking to Instagram, Arpita shared a picture of herself with her three doting brothers and her hubby. 'Tumhari Sulu' trailer: Vivacious Vidya Balan steals the show as a radio jockey The movie deals with the concept of a housewife becoming a radio jockey and now that the trailer of the film is here, it shows in detail what the film has in store for the audiences. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Space radiation not a hurdle for human journey to Mars: Nasa Nasa is developing technologies to counter space radiation - one of the biggest challenges for human journey to Mars - to ensure a safe and successful exploration of the red planet. How NASA plans to protect Mars crew from space radiation While it's true that space radiation is one of the biggest challenges for a human journey to Mars, NASA said it is developing technologies and countermeasures to ensure a safe and successful journey to the red planet. Bacteria offer protection against breast cancer? Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit academic medical centre at Ohio, US, have found differences in the bacterial composition of breast tissue of healthy women, compared to those with breast cancer. For the first time, researchers have found that healthy women have more of the Methylobacterium bacteria in breast tissue. More Science News»

		Sports
		Shikhar Dhawan returns for ODI series against New Zealand Opener Shikhar Dhawan has also returned to the ODI team after missing the series against Australia due to his wife's illness. Dinesh Karthik, who last played for India during the West Indies tour in July and was also a part of the Champions Trophy squad, has been picked again. Manchester United frustrate Liverpool in disappointing derby Despite his side having previously matched leaders Manchester City stride for stride, United manager Jose Mourinho resorted to familiar spoiling tactics that meant his team registered just one shot on target. Ignored for third time, Ashwin and Jadeja falling off radar While MSK Prasad had initially said that the senior bowlers were rested during the limited overs series against Sri Lanka, but bypassing Ashwin and Jadeja for Australia and now New Zealand leg is an indication that they are slowly falling off the radar as far as limited overs cricket is concerned. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Oppo F5 smartphone with full screen display to launch in India of November 2 Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone in India. Xiaomi Mi 6 4GB RAM variant spotted on certification site TENAA In April, this year Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched its flagship smartphone Mi 6 with 6GB RAM. Now, it seems that the company is planning to introduce a 4GB RAM variant of the smartphone. These two Samsung smartphones are now available at Rs 9,000 discount vs their launch price Samsung has slashed the price of two of its A series smartphones in India. More Technology News»

		Education
		PM Modi's Rs 10,000 crore plan for Indian universities: 10 points Govt intends to unshackle universities: PM Modi Addressing a function on the centenary celebrations of the Patna University here, PM Modi said measures like grant of central status were "a thing of the past" and his government has taken "a step forward" towards making 10 private universities and 10 government ones world class. London mayor bats for international students, calls for changes in post-study work visa More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra to declare medical tourism policy in a month Rain pours water over Diwali shopping spirit 21-year-old caught in the act with stray dog in public toilet in Powai More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi may breathe easier this Diwali Baggage van rams Air India plane ready to fly off to Shanghai Government funds for salaries not in, East Delhi continues to stink More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Biker, pillion rider thrown off flyover, killed Man posing as CCB sleuth arrested Traffic curbs for Bengaluru Marathon on Sunday More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Man washed away in nullah in Hyderabad An unidentified man suspected to be drunk was washed away in a nullah at Jeedimetla in Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon. According to Jeedimetla inspector of police Shankar Reddy, the incident took place around 4.30pm and the man is yet to be traced. 'Comics won't die anytime soon, they're here to stay': Martin Morazzo 'I love Ganesha, Kali, Shiva... They're all so striking': Joe Harris More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cops probing if assaulted American has a valid visa 2 more pairs of green iguanas new attraction at Snake Park Prohibition and excise officer held on graft charges More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		FRC orders Navrachana University to refund Rs 15L Labourer killed in house collapse 96 police sub-inspectors transferred More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		CMP and ADC college get new students' union After witnessing marginal voting (around 35-40%) in the morning, all the three constituent colleges of Allahabad University announced the results of the student elections held at their respective units, on Saturday evening. AU professor cleans the road outside Arts campus As the voting, for AUSU elections 2017, concluded at 2:00 pm, a team of around half a dozen person arrived at the stretch of Motilal Nehru road, opposite to Arts faculty of Allahabad University. Holding brooms, wooden baskets, spades and covering their face to avoid dust, the team looked like they were participants of swachta mission. AU conducts polling peacfully amid gross violation of Lyngdoh recommendations, results likely by late night Amidst gross violation of the guidelines of the Lyngdoh committee recommendation and heavy deployment of security forces the campus of Allahabad University witnessed the polling for electing the new student union, on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar: Cheaper Chinese lights flood Diwali markets 10,000 micro entrepreneurs to be given skill training under Mudra scheme Clueless about rapists, cops probe enmity angle More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		ECI identifies 'intimidated' voters in Chitrakoot Rohingyas are in India as a part of conspiracy: RSS Dengue, malaria may nix city's swachh No. 1 dream More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Territorial Army achievers of Western Command facilitated Major General AK Sanyal, headquarters Western Command on Saturday gave away the sports banner and the best infantry battalion trophy to Colonel Vijay Chahar, Commanding officer, 105 Infantry Battalion (TA) RAJ RIF. Planting of drugs: Charges framed Trial run of Chandigarh's 1st compost plant begins More Chandigarh News»

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