News Digest: 'Some HCs take average of 4 years per case'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, December 18, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		'Some HCs take average of 4 years per case' A study conducted by Bengaluru-based Daksh, which analysed 45.51 lakh pending cases in 24 HC, found that the performance of Allahabad HC has gone from bad to worse. A similar study by Daksh in 2016 had shown that Allahabad HC had the highest average pendency of about three years which went up to 4.32 years in 2017. Congress ignores exit polls, upbeat about results Track election results with TOI.in More India News»

		Business
		Indian exports to China goes up by over 53% in Oct India's exports to China registered a sharp increase of over 53 per cent year-on-year to reach $1.24 billion in October, but the trade deficit continued to mount, according to data released by the customs. The trade deficit for October stood at $3.86 billion. Boeing 747 to take last US commercial flight Civil aviation ministry may face funding crunch for UDAN To connect unserved and under-served aerodromes as well as make flying more affordable, the ministry has launched Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) and as many as 128 routes connecting 70 airports were awarded in the first round of bidding. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rights groups for amendment in compensatory afforestation law Highlighting discrepancies in carrying out compensatory afforestation across the country, leading forest rights groups and tribal organisations have submitted a petition to a parliamentary panel demanding repeal or amendment of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act to safeguard interests of 200 million forest dwellers who depend on forests for their livelihood. Hold activities for pollution awareness: Delhi govt Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to spread awareness among students about air pollution by conducting special assemblies and inviting experts from technical organisations and civil society. Environment ministry for relaxed deadline on emission norms Instead of enforcing new emission standards for polluting coal-based thermal power plants, the Union environment ministry has supported the stand of power ministry in the Supreme Court seeking five year extension to the deadline for meeting those standards. More Environment News»

		World
		Billionaire Pinera easily wins Chile election Billionaire former President Sebastian Pinera easily won Chile's presidential runoff election on Sunday, moving the world's top-copper producing country back to the right in the footsteps of other Latin American nations. Putin thanks Trump for help in foiling attack plot Putin spoke by phone with Trump to thank him for intelligence supplied by the CIA which allowed Russia's FSB security service to break up an Islamic State group cell that was planning a suicide attack on December 16, it said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies. 9 killed, 44 injured in suicide attack on Quetta church Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a church during Sunday mass in the southwestern city of Quetta just days before Christmas. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Riteish Deshmukh asks for a sequel to 'Bluffmaster!', director Rohit Sippy has an interesting reply If all goes well then this might just be happening. Blessed with social networking sites, the millennials are living their best life by being in direct contact with their favourite stars. 'Fukrey Returns' box-office collection Day 9: Pulkit Samrat-Richa Chadha's film earns Rs 5 crore Zooming past the Rs 50 crore mark before its second Saturday, 'Fukrey Returns' is going from strength to strength. Virat Kohli - Anushka Sharma's perfect wedding almost had a panic moment! From the sangeet ceremony, the Mehendi ceremony, Haldi to wedding, everything seemed to be perfect. However, there was one panic moment during the whole process. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		SpaceX capsule makes 2nd delivery for NASA at space station SpaceX launched the Dragon from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday, using a previously flown Falcon rocket. It was the first time SpaceX had flown a recycled rocket with a recycled capsule on top. SpaceX is looking to drive down launch costs through reusability. Bipolar disorder has seven key factors: Study Scientists have identified seven key classes of characteristics of bipolar disorder, according to a finding that explains why every patient's experience of the condition is different. SpaceX 1st: Recycled rocket soars with recycled capsule The unmanned Falcon rocket blasted off with a just-in-time-for-Christmas delivery for the International Space Station, taking flight again after a six-month turnaround. On board was a Dragon supply ship, also a second-time flier. More Science News»

		Sports
		3rd ODI: Dhawan century guides India to eighth straight series win A superlative century from Shikhar Dhawan helped India beat Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI by eight wickets with the hosts sealing the series 2-1 in Vizag on Sunday. Chasing 216, India hunted down the target in just 32.1 overs with Dhawan remaining unbeaten on 100 – his 12th century in ODIs. PV Sindhu settles for silver at BWF World Superseries Finals Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered yet another final loss, going down fighting against World No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in a pulsating women's singles summit clash of the BWF World Superseries Finals on Sunday. Sushil, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar made a glorious return to the international arena by clinching a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Second Bitcoin futures debut could lure volume to wild market Bitcoin investors expect futures volumes to perk up when CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange operator, launches its own contract to wager on the cryptocurrency on Sunday. Google to shut down its smartphone AR platform 'Tango' Google will shut down its ambitious Augmented Reality (AR) platform "Tango" built specifically for smartphones from March 1, 2018, the company said on Saturday. How to View and Delete All Your Windows 10 Activity History Windows 10 collects and saves your activity history both on your computer and to the cloud, from browsing history to location information to everything in between. Luckily Microsoft makes it easy to see all the data that is being stored, and also makes it easy to delete it. More Technology News»

		Education
		Good marks can get students loan easily Students are a fairly large market as they want to be seen with the latest gadgets. Little wonder that lenders are using unorthodox ways to woo them. Adults can show their I-T returns, salary slips or credit scores to get a loan. But students don’t have such documents. Download HTET admit card 2017: Few points to note The student admit cards for the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) 2017 was released by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) on their official website yesterday, December 15, 2017. 2017 UPTET exam result: 89% candidates fail, only 11% pass More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hookah parlour operator, aide held for murder Dead baby's parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation Man who had third child after death of firstborn allowed to contest polls More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Micro-breweries in Delhi soon as LG clears hurdle Three years after Delhi government’s go-ahead, the stage is finally set for micro-breweries to open in the capital with lieutenant governor Anil Baijal clearing a technical hurdle holding up implementation of the decision. Air Quality Index below 200 for first time in a week The AQI was recorded at 198 as compared to 218 on Saturday, with the minimum temperature settling at 7.8 degrees Celsius. Day time temperature, however, remained high and was recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius — one degree above normal. Experts forecast a slight rise in temperatures over the next few days. 10-in-1 school hub to beat space woes More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Photos and TV shows push up desi smartphone memory size A fitness buff, this innovative engineer pedals with legs, hands Cong govt shielding killers of Gauri, Paresh: Rajnath Singh More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Uneasy calm: Dialogue to douse Utnoor blaze How Telugu won legal battle for 'classical' tag Eloquent KCR leaves writers in thrall with poetry, slokas More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		PT Usha takes to crowdfunding to run school Legendary athlete PT Usha, called ‘Payyoli Express’ by her fans, has taken to crowdfunding and raised Rs 20 lakh to train budding girl sprinters and runners at her school in the hope of turning them into contenders for Asiad and Olympics. In a twist, IIT-Madras beats IIT-B in placements this year Placements 2017 at the Indian Institute of Technology saw a dramatic change in an established trend. It was IIT-Kanpur which had the most successful day one with the largest number of offers made on its campus. Filmmaker shows mother's struggle against stigma of widow remarriage More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Five arrested with 9 firearms Late on Saturday night, ahead of counting of votes for the Gujarat assembly polls on Monday, city crime branch apprehended five men with eight country-made pistols, one revolver and 12 live cartridges. One held for stealing luxury bus Crime branch nabbed Vimalkumar Gajjar, 42, of Chandkheda for stealing a mini luxury bus from Naroda. Repolling held in six booths of five seats More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Now, saffron hues for Magh Mela hospitals After the office of Mela administration at Triveni Road was draped with saffron cloth, hospitals and the health camp office set up for devotees at Magh Mela premises are also getting a saffron touch. TB Sapru hospital doctors to walk, pedal to work for city air As the city air gets more toxic with each passing day, the staff of Tej Bahadur Sapru (Beli) Hospital have decided to do their bit to curb pollution by riding a bicycle or walking to the hospital once a week. President Ramnath Kovind : Delayed justice is injustice in a way Lays Foundation Of Nyay Gram in Allahabad More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rs 4000 crore worth pipelines to supply gas to cities, industries in Odisha AIIMS doctors give life-saving tips to snake rescuers In a bid to educate and guide snake rescuers from across the state, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar organised a day-long workshop on occupational safety and basic life support (BLS) here on Sunday. Eastern India's first CNG stations inaugurated in Bhubaneswar Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday inaugurated eastern India's first compressed natural gas (CNG) stations at Chandrasekharpur and Patia in the city to supply CNG to vehicles. He also launched CNG-run scooters and auto rickshaws. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Support women's quota bill, Naidu to states 3 held for molesting SI in Vidisha Report finds mismatch in NLIU degree awards More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cops tow car with kid inside as parents go to buy veggies Getting back Punjab football's glory Punjab: Blast in truck loaded with firecrackers leaves one dead More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Hardik Patel fuels fears of EVM tampering

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, December 17, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Hardik Patel fuels fears of EVM tampering ED freezes assets worth Rs 245cr in STC fraud case The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen assets worth Rs 245 crore in connection with its money laundering probe in the alleged fraud of Rs 2,200 crore with the State Trading Corporation (STC). The Sonia years: The rise to glory, and then the fall Assessing her 19 years at the helm of Congress, which “was like a lifetime had flown by”, Sonia Gandhi said she took charge when the party was faced with a crisis, with governments in barely three states and power at the Centre nowhere in sight. More India News»

		Business
		Entry into Africa one of my biggest regrets: Sunil Mittal Govt fixed responsibility on big defaulters: Piyush Goyal Blaming the previous UPA government for the current banking sector stress, railway minister Piyush Goyal said this government has fixed responsibility on big defaulters and banks are being strengthened through various measures. Government ignored warnings over GST roll out: Sources More Business News»

		Environment
		Hold activities for pollution awareness: Delhi govt Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to spread awareness among students about air pollution by conducting special assemblies and inviting experts from technical organisations and civil society. Environment ministry for relaxed deadline on emission norms Instead of enforcing new emission standards for polluting coal-based thermal power plants, the Union environment ministry has supported the stand of power ministry in the Supreme Court seeking five year extension to the deadline for meeting those standards. No Paris climate accord? No problem, says bloc of states Since US President Donald Trump vowed this summer to pull the United States out of an international climate accord, states looking to tackle carbon pollution have been forced to go it alone. Several state leaders were in Paris this week for a climate summit two years after the accord was signed. More Environment News»

		World
		First gay marriages take place in Australia Australia's first gay weddings took place Saturday, ushering in a new era after the country's marriage equality law came into effect this month. The historic reforms were given royal assent on December 8, the final step in a process that began with a national postal vote in September. Palestinian billionaire Masri detained in Saudi Arabia Sabih al-Masri, Jordan's most influential businessman and the chairman of its largest lender Arab Bank, was detained in Saudi Arabia for questioning after a business trip to Riyadh, family sources and friends said on Saturday. Saudi women will also be allowed to drive motorcycles Saudi Arabian women will be able to drive trucks and motorcycles, officials have said after the kingdom announced a historic decision to end a ban on women driving. In September, King Salman issued a decree saying women will be able to drive from next June. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Watch: Jacqueline is enamoured by Taimur's cuteness Taimur Ali Khan is undoubtedly the cutest star kid in tinselville. Not only his parents but also the paparazzi and a million other fans are obsessed with him. The lensmen go crazy whenever he steps out and fans follow up by flooding social networking sites with his pictures. Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter's 'Dhadak' shoot stalled in Jaipur? ccording to reports doing the rounds, the shoot was called off on Friday, because of protests by local residents. Sonam despises calling 'Veere Di Wedding' a "chick flick ‘Veere Di Wedding’, starring Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania, has been the talk of the town all year round. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		SpaceX 1st: Recycled rocket soars with recycled capsule The unmanned Falcon rocket blasted off with a just-in-time-for-Christmas delivery for the International Space Station, taking flight again after a six-month turnaround. On board was a Dragon supply ship, also a second-time flier. Tesla largely responsible for slide in US home solar sales, says report ​After years of double-digit growth, rooftop home solar installations in the United States are poised to fall for the first time this year, according to a report released on Thursday by GTM Research. NASA scientists to survey unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice A team led by two NASA scientists is all set to embark on a 750-km expedition in one of the most barren landscapes on Earth to survey an unexplored stretch of Antarctic ice. On December 21, they will begin their two-to-three-week traverse in an arc around the South Pole. More Science News»

		Sports
		BWF Finals: PV Sindhu beats Chen Yufei to enter final Olympic and World Championship silver medallist PV Sindhu continued her great run at the BWF World Superseries Finals in Dubai as she defeated teenager Chen Yufei of China in straight games on Saturday to enter the final. Abhinav Bindra and SAI launch Targeting Performance Centre The next generation of Indian sportspersons is set to be home grown in Bengaluru, with the launch of the new Sports Authority of India (SAI)-Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. Shikhar Dhawan lauds 'chilled-out' skipper Rohit Sharma Tendulkar and Ganguly were once regarded one of the most destructive opening pairs in limited-overs cricket. It seems Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are starting to create a reputation for themselves as the 'demolition duo' at the top under all conditions. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Million Britons miss out on 'decent' broadband speeds: Report The UK's digital divide has narrowed but more than one million homes and offices still struggle to get good broadband, a report said. 'Passive scrolling on Facebook can make you feel bad' Facebook has admitted that passively scrolling through posts on the social media network can leave people feeling worse afterwards. AI may help identify bacteria quickly and accurately: Study Microscopes enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinical microbiologists diagnose potentially deadly blood infections and improve patients' odds of survival, according to a study. More Technology News»

		Education
		Good marks can get students loan easily Students are a fairly large market as they want to be seen with the latest gadgets. Little wonder that lenders are using unorthodox ways to woo them. Adults can show their I-T returns, salary slips or credit scores to get a loan. But students don’t have such documents. Download HTET admit card 2017: Few points to note The student admit cards for the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) 2017 was released by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) on their official website yesterday, December 15, 2017. 2017 UPTET exam result: 89% candidates fail, only 11% pass More Education News»

		Mumbai
		State wants tuition centres to halve fees for SSC students United colours of cabbies: Mom by day, burqa-clad driver by night Row over exam supplements despite HC order Despite a high court ruling on Friday stating candidates must be given supplements, students taking the final year law exam struggled for additional answer sheets. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ex-TV host Suhaib Ilyasi held guilty of wife's murder The former TV host was convicted by a Delhi court of murdering his wife. While the detailed judgment wasn't made available on the day, sentence is likely be pronounced on December 20. Ilyasi lodged in Tihar with other inmates 'Multiple stab wounds killed suicide angle' More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bescom: No more unscheduled power cuts in Bengaluru outs, Bescom on Saturday said technical glitches at the 400KV main station have been rectified and that there won't be any unscheduled power cuts. Court order will dent India's global image, say activists to public health, experts said on Saturday.They also felt that this may see India's global image suffer. Bengaluru gets 15-acre campus to chase sporting glory Bengaluru may have just joined India's race for higher sporting glory.The one-of-a-kind, multisport facility, the Padukone-Dravid Centre of Sports Excellence (CSE), was inaugurated on the outskirts on Tuesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad's young professionals turn part-time cabbies to pay EMIs Class IV boy thrashed by teacher Utnoor violence: Government shunts out collector, SP More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Gang hacks man to death, two arrested Forgery tops list of cases handled by forensic firms Rs 1.5 lakh meant for voters seized, total tally Rs 15 lakh More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hardik Patel fuels fears of EVM tampering After political might, Patidars to flaunt economic clout at biz meet Woman bootlegger accuses cop of indecent demands More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Culture curry for the soul The national handicraft fair, Rashtriya Shilp Mela, commenced on a melodious note with a shehnai recital by Om Prakash at the open-air theatre in North Central Zone Cultural Center (NCZCC), Allahabad, recently. Court for suspension of 2 former Rampur DMs Allahabad top hiding spot for Gujarat, Maharashtra criminals? With 27 arrests made by Special Task Force of UP Police in the last one year, Allahabad seems to have become a popular choice for absconding criminals from Maharashtra and Gujarat to take shelter. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Eastern India's first CNG stations inaugurated in Bhubaneswar Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday inaugurated eastern India's first compressed natural gas (CNG) stations at Chandrasekharpur and Patia in the city to supply CNG to vehicles. He also launched CNG-run scooters and auto rickshaws. Regional Spinal Injury Centre to come up at Capital Hospital Newborn baby rescued from garbage heap in Bhubaneswar A newborn baby was rescued from a garbage heap at New Colony near Sainik School area of the city. The sweepers found the baby boy from the waste mound and informed the police about the incident. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man rapes 4-year-old tribal girl, smashes her head with stone Madhya Pradesh constable who trained gun on Kamal Nath sent to psychiatric ward Madhya Pradesh police constable Rathnesh Pawar who allegedly pointed a loaded gun at senior Congress leader and member of parliament (MP) Kamal Nath in Chhindwara district on Friday has charged with section for attempt to commit culpable homicide. BJP to win sixth time in Gujarat: Babulal Gaur Former chief minister and BJP veteran Babulal Gaur said on Saturday that babus in Madhya Pradesh are far better than those in other states. He said without an efficient officer, public representative cannot expect to get results of government's welfare schemes. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cab robbery: Police raids in Moga, but no arrests A day before civic body polls police arrest woman Akali candidate In a late evening development, the Patiala police arrested Shiromani Akali Dal candidate from ward number 59 Gurmeet Kaur Brar, who was declared a proclaimed offender in a cheque bounce case. When passion is the sole impetus More Chandigarh News»

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