News Digest: Free coaching to minority IAS aspirants soon

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 06, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Free coaching to minority IAS aspirants soon Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Sunday that the Centre has tied up with educational institutions to provide free coaching to minority students taking civil services exams. Food sector offers huge potential: President Kovind Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees by Jan 31 Cracking the whip on latecomers, the railway ministry has said it will install Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system across its zones and divisions by January 31 next year. More India News»

		Business
		Angel funding back to 2014 pre-hype days Everstone emerges dark horse for Kenstar buyout Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks just yet More Business News»

		Environment
		China may grasp climate leadership at UN talks Government experts are to work on a "rule book" for the 2015 climate pact at the Nov. 6-17 annual meeting in Bonn, Germany. The accord seeks to end the fossil fuel era this century with a shift to wind, solar and other clean energies. Air pollution damaging millions of kidneys every year The global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to air pollution is significant, according to a recent analysis. In their latest research, the investigators used the Global Burden of Disease study methodologies to estimate the burden of CKD attributable to air pollution. 5 things to know about Bonn climate summit More Environment News»

		World
		Catalan leaders wanted by Spain taken into custody On Friday, Spain handed a European arrest warrant for ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his associates to Belgian prosecutors. The documents cited rebellion, sedition, misuse of public funds, disobedience and breach of trust relating to Catalonia's independence campaign concern. More than 260 detained at Moscow anti-Putin protest Russian police on Sunday detained at least 200 activists gathering in central Moscow for an unauthorised protest against President Vladimir Putin, TASS state news agency reported citing a police source. Moscow's theatre, hotels evacuated after bomb threats Bomb threats forced thousands of people to evacuate Moscow's Bolshoi theatre, Metropol hotel, GUM department store on the Red Square and other public places on Sunday, local media reported. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: Esha Gupta goes bling in style Having enticed the audience with her risque boudoir shoots and other glamorous pictures, Esha once again raised the oomph factor with her latest post on Instagram. Pics: Ekta Kapoor's downtime with nephew Laksshya Ekta Kapoor is not just an entrepreneur but also doubles up as a doting aunt to her nephew Laksshya Kapoor. The TV czarina loves to hang out with him and always manages to have her fun time with the little one. Pic: Sunny Leone rocks a multi-hued skirt More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Babies can perform probability calculations: Study Even babies can estimate the probability of an event, say scientists who suggest that our ability to analyse risks and benefits of any action begins to develop when we are just six months old. 2017 ozone hole smallest since 1988: NASA The hole in Earth's ozone layer that forms over Antarctica each September was the smallest observed since 1988, NASA satellite measurements from this year have revealed. NOAA and NASA collaborate to monitor the growth and recovery of the ozone hole every year. Metal from dinosaur-killing asteroid can destroy cancer cells More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat China to win women's Asia Cup hockey title Indian women's hockey team defeated China 5-4 in shoot-out to win its second Asia Cup title at Kakamigahara in Japan on Sunday. The match went to the shoot-out after it ended at 1-1 in regulation time. Nobody can affect my relationship with MS Dhoni, says Kohli Their bonding has become stronger with the passage of time and skipper Virat Kohli is proud of the fact that no external force has been able to affect his friendship with predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Shiv Kapur clinches Panasonic Open title Shiv Kapur clinched his first Asian Tour title in India, bagging the Panasonic Open by three strokes after bringing home a card of four-under 68 in the fourth and final round at the Delhi Golf Club, on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Kaspersky acknowledges taking inactive files in pursuit of hackers Eugene Kaspersky said his company's widely used antivirus software has copied files that did not threaten the personal computers of those customers, a sharp departure from industry practice that could increase suspicions that the Moscow-based firm aids Russian spies. In reversal, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon back bill on human trafficking Major US tech firms reversed course Friday and endorsed a proposal in Congress which could hold website owners liable for human trafficking. Sales of iPhone X begin: Can Apple live up to the hype? Apple's iPhone X went on sale Friday, as the company scrambles to meet demand for a marquee device that sports a lush screen, facial-recognition skills and a $1,000 price tag . More Technology News»

		Education
		Goa government likely to hike spending on education sector educational sector which is around 3.4 per cent of the GDP is. Campaign to include children with disability in education awareness for inclusive education, specially in rural areas. UP board practical exams from December 15 More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CA knocked down by speeding car loses 25% of payout for not walking on footpath If you walk on the road instead of the footpath, you cannot absolve yourself of responsibility if a vehicle hits you. A Motor Accidents' Claims Tribunal has held a now 27-year-old CA accountable for 25% contributory negligence after a speeding car dashed her and ran over her foot on a Worli road in 2011. Builder given 3 years to complete decade-old 60-storey project No info of JJ college grads who completed bond service: CAG More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Late-night traffic saves cabbie's life, thieves pay for rash driving A 22-year-old car thief died moments after his first theft in Dwarka early on Sunday. He, along with his accomplice, first stole an Ola cab, a Maruti Dzire, and while trying to flee, rammed the car into a truck. The other accused managed to flee. It was toddler's first visit to city: Relatives Family members of the people who were charred in a tragic incident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway have not yet been able to come to terms with the reality. Six from Delhi killed in Agra e-way crash More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru boy enters final of global science contest To register property, fix slot online Bengaluru boy shines at US inventors' competition More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Citizens slip on shoes for first 50-km marathon Heat on 146 corporate colleges as board slaps showcause notices for violations Tough battle for police to clear traffic gridlock More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cartoonist held for obscene work on CM Palaniswami, officials Kamal Haasan to launch party with funds from fans Tigress Uthra gives birth to four cubs at Vandalur zoo More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Patidar trust split over Hardik's quota leadership Vishwa Umiya Foundation, a social and religious trust of the Patidars, appears a divided house over the role of Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel. Nachiket Mukhi, a leader of Sardar Patel Group (SPG), claims himself as one of the 500 trustees of the Umiya foundation. Fully loaded with hashtag firepower Gujarat is gearing up for assembly elections but the social media war between the two major parties is often spilling onto the terrain of national issues — be it the national security advisor’s son, or India’s latest rank in the Ease of Doing Business standings. Don't be moved by BJP's divisive promises: Hardik More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad: Revolt in city Congress as BJP turncoat gets ticket When Stalin's daughter came to Kalakankar UP board practical exams from December 15 More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Complaint against Bishnu Das for revealing rape survivor's name No government relief to farmers who burnt pest-infected paddy crop Lab to test pesticide yet to become operational The building for the laboratory has been completed and many machines procured.These machines are yet to be installed. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Chouhan and Congress plunge into battleground Chitrakoot for last lap campaign “Never in my life did I see an election like this one, in which from chowkidaar to chief minister, everyone has been involved in wooing voters,” said 74-year-old Siddha Gopal Sahu, a farmer of village Baraha in Majhgawan tehsil, here in Satna district in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal gangrape: 10 IPS officers transferred in Madhya Pradesh Cong, BJP men join AAP ahead of Arvind Kejriwal's rally Ahead of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal's rally in the state capital on November 5, several Congress, BJP and other party leaders joined AAP. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Govt shock for Inc: Backdate charges won't be rolled back 24 days on, Hallomajra man's murder unsolved Day after gurpurb, air quality worsens in Punjab More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Team of 30 cooks up world record with 918kg khichdi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, November 05, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Team of 30 cooks up world record with 918kg khichdi Sew macho: Meet the dudes who are tripping on thread Meet India's IPL-style e-sportsmen More India News»

		Business
		India offers golden opportunities for global investors: Gadkari India offers "golden opportunities" for global investors in sectors such as infrastructure, transport, agriculture and food processing, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday. Govt woos investors to tap India's agriculture sector The government is implementing various schemes to promote these sectors in order to double farmers' income by 2022, he said at the World Food India 2017 event here. Debt ridden Reliance Communication to shut voice calls from December 1 Loss-making telecom operator Reliance Communications will shut down voice call service from December 1 and its customers can move to other networks by the end of the year, as per direction issued by telecom regulator Trai on Saturday. More Business News»

		Environment
		5 things to know about Bonn climate summit Greenland's ice at more risk than thought: Study Up to four times more coastal glaciers in Greenland are at risk of accelerated melting than previously thought, say scientists who have mapped the region's coastal seafloor and bedrock beneath its massive ice sheet. Shortfall in climate action is 'catastrophic': UN More Environment News»

		World
		ISIS car bombing kills dozens of displaced in Syria A car bombing carried out by the Islamic State group killed dozens of displaced people in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor today, a monitor said. Lebanese prime minister resigns, saying his life in danger In his statement, Hariri said Iran was "losing in its interference in the affairs of the Arab world", adding that Lebanon would "rise as it had done in the past" and "cut off the hands that wickedly extend into it". Hariri became Lebanon's prime minister late last year. China: up to 3 yrs in prison for disrespecting anthem According to the amendment passed Saturday in Beijing, penalties include detention, imprisonment of up to three years and the deprivation of political rights. Such punishments previously applied to desecration of the national flag and emblem in public, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Vidya Balan: People's view has changed about the film industry now As Vidya Balan heads to visit the Rann festival at the popular Rann of Kutch today, the actress, who is in Gujarat, paused to interact with the media. Sushant Singh Rajput-Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Kedarnath' finally gets a release date Yes, we have to wait a long time to see Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's daughter Sara Ali Khan's debut film on the big screen. Virat credits Anushka Sharma for making him more sensible More Entertainment News»

		Science
		2017 ozone hole smallest since 1988: NASA The hole in Earth's ozone layer that forms over Antarctica each September was the smallest observed since 1988, NASA satellite measurements from this year have revealed. NOAA and NASA collaborate to monitor the growth and recovery of the ozone hole every year. Metal from dinosaur-killing asteroid can destroy cancer cells Wash or wipe? Indians do it right Indians have always washed their bottoms while countries like Japan, Italy and Greece commonly use bidets to clean themselves. Countries such as Britain, the US and Australia typically rely on toilet paper to get the job done. More Science News»

		Sports
		2nd T20I: New Zealand beat India by 40 runs, level series 1-1 Pacer Trent Boult took four wickets to help New Zealand beat India by 40 runs in the second T20I in Rajkot on Saturday. New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1 with the comprehensive victory. PV Sindhu slams airline ground-staff for rude behaviour Ace shuttler PV Sindhu took to Twitter to express her anger over the 'rude' behaviour of an airline ground staff when she was flying to Mumbai on Saturday. We were not good enough with the bat: Virat Kohli India captain Virat Kohli praised New Zealand for their impressive effort but also admitted that his batsmen "were not good enough" on the day as they lost the second T20 International by 40 runs. More Sports News»

		Technology
		In reversal, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon back bill on human trafficking Major US tech firms reversed course Friday and endorsed a proposal in Congress which could hold website owners liable for human trafficking. Sales of iPhone X begin: Can Apple live up to the hype? Apple's iPhone X went on sale Friday, as the company scrambles to meet demand for a marquee device that sports a lush screen, facial-recognition skills and a $1,000 price tag . BenQ launches designer monitor PD2710QC in India at Rs 62,500 Consumer electronics brand BenQ has added a new model to its designer monitor series in India with the launch of PD2710QC. Priced at Rs 62,500, the device is exclusively available on Amazon India's website. More Technology News»

		Education
		UP board practical exams from December 15 Punjabi University signs MoU with Canada's University of Fraser Valley Give back to society, help needy students: President to IIT Delhi alumni More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra for sexed semen tech to produce more cows In a move that is likely to boost milk production in the state, the Maharashtra government is in the process of adopting `sexed or sorted semen,' a breeding technology which increases the chances of a cow producing a female calf. In new parenting trend, kids being kept screen-free All additional municipal commissioners in BMC chosen for Gujarat poll duty More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Air quality dips, cyclothon participants to wear masks A major cyclothon, 'Saksham Pedal Delhi', is being held on Sunday morning amidst the capital's deteriorating air quality, causing concern about the impact on the health of the participants. VIP traffic upsets IGI flight timings Congress mocks AAP for picking P Chidambaram as counsel The selection of former Union minister P Chidambaram to argue Delhi government’s jurisdiction conflict with the lieutenant governor in the Supreme Court led to the Congress jeering at the Aam Aadmi Party, even as the latter insisted he had been chosen by the state government for his expertise in law and for sharing a similar view on the dispute. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Two urban poor per ward to get free stents soon Committee likely to favour separate flag for Karnataka BJP's young turks waiting in the wings pose challenges to old guard More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad's signature cuisine: Biryani, Tirupati laddoo & idli-dosa get India Post stamp IMAGE Tower for animation, gaming 945 crore.The project will be taken up on a public-private partnership mode, the government said in a release on Saturday. Shuttler's dad smashes Indigo innocence plea The spat between shuttler P V Sindhu and Indigo drew mixed reactions on social media with some coming out in her support, and others criticising her for demanding special treatment. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tasmac salesman locks himself up, dies Railway employees try to save 100-yr-old Royapuram press Community fridge initiative expands, now in Mylapore The residents of an apartment complex in Mylapore have set up a community fridge outside their compound.This is the second such venture in the city, the first one being outside a hotel near Nageshwara Rao Park. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Got any proof? Submit in court: Amit Shah on allegations against son 1917 Gujarat Political Conference raised cry for Swaraj CEE hosts Australian students More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP board practical exams from December 15 Dev Deepawali celebrated in Sangam city, Allahabad Hundreds of people on Saturday celebrated Dev Deepawali on the ghats. They also took holy dip in the Sangam which is considered to be auspicious on the day of Kartik Purnima. People of Sikh community also celebrated Guru Nanak Jayanti. Thousands of devotees have planned to light diyas at Sangam in the night. Allahabad high court fines DoT Rs 50,000 The Allahabad high court on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the department of telecommunications (DoT) for wrongly implicating and initiating departmental proceedings against an employee, which resulted into denial of promotion and other increments during his service. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha forms committee to resolve teachers' issues The state government on Saturday forms a committee to look into the demands of various teachers organisations. Odisha government pegs pest-damage at 1.10 lakh hectare More than 1.10 lakh hectares of paddy crop stands damaged by pests in 16 districts, agriculture minister Damodar Rout said here on Saturday. Amul to invest Rs 250 crore in dairy sector in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'Teacher asked me to take off salwar after allegations of stealing money' In a shameful incident in a government school of Damoh, a dalit school girl was made to undress after a student levelled allegations of stealing Rs 70 on November 2. However, the incident came to light when the education department set up a committee of principals on Saturday to look into the allegations after the parents protested for alleged disrobing of their daughter. CBI has turned into RSS 'shakha', says Kamal Nath Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for having claimed that Vyapam evidence was not tampered with, thereby giving a relief to chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Nagaland Hut renovation underway at IGRMS After being shut for nearly two years, the Kunemechi Rich Man House at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay (IGRMS) is finally being renovated. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		GST hogs limelight in youth parliament 'London thumakda' on themes of 4 local designers Nabha murder case: Second accused arrested The accused contract killer who shot dead the Nabha based commission agent a week ago has now been arrested by the police and presented before the local court of Pamalpreet Kaur where he was sent to four-day police-remand. More Chandigarh News»

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