News Digest: Rahul Gandhi to visit Somnath today

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		Saturday, December 23, 2017
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		India
		Rahul Gandhi to visit Somnath today Third time also unlucky for Nitin Patel 'Congress should be asked whose votes it was consolidating during Gujarat polls' BJP chief Amit Shah said development remains central to the Modi government’s narrative but added that he felt it might not be possible to put off the Ramjanmabhoomi issue, which is before the Supreme Court, for much longer. More India News»

		Business
		UP CM seeks investment in defence, aerospace Airtel Payments Bank chief quits after Aadhaar controversy “Shashi (Arora) has decided to move on to pursue opportunities outside of Airtel. We wish Shashi the very best for his future endeavours,” the company said. Sebi conducts 'search and seizure' in WhatsApp leak case More Business News»

		Environment
		Green nod must for realty projects: NGT In a detailed judgment dated December 8, published on Wednesday, NGT stayed the Union environment ministry's notification of December 9 which exempted real-estate projects (up to 1,50,000 sq m built-up area) in the country from undergoing EIA and obtaining environmental clearance (EC). CPCB panel up for closure of coal-based industries Olive Ridley turtle without left flippers rescued Wildlife officials rescued an Olive Ridley sea turtle at Pirappanvalasai in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The turtle was found struggling without flippers. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia's partial Syria withdrawal 'carried out' Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday said the military has completed the partial withdrawal from Syria ordered by President Vladimir Putin, ending over two years of active involvement in the conflict. ISIS has been 'crushed' in Iraq and Syria: May The Islamic State terror group has been "crushed" in Iraq and Syria with the efforts of Britain's armed forces, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday during a surprise Christmas visit to troops in Cyprus. Russian hackers targeted more than 200 journalists globally The list of journalists provides new evidence for the US intelligence community’s conclusion that Fancy Bear acted on behalf of the Russian government when it intervened in the US presidential election. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Katrina Kaif introduces her sisters to fans with an adorable picture Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif was in London these past days, to spend a little quality time with her family, amidst a hectic film and promotion schedule. Virat-Anushka leave for Mumbai reception, actress sports a mangalsutra After getting married in Italy, honeymooning at an exotic location and hosting a grand wedding reception in Delhi, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted at the airport heading to Mumbai. Misha takes dance lessons from granny Neelima Azeem Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput's little munchkin Misha is growing real fast and the active toddler lately seems to have taken a liking towards dance. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Singing in groups boosts mental health: Study Singing in groups could not only make you happier, but also help improve mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, according to a study. Eat soy, nuts, pulses daily for healthy heart Replacing one to two servings of animal proteins like meat and milk products with plant proteins such as soy, nuts and pulses daily could reduce main cholesterol markers and prevent your risk of heart disease and stroke, finds a study. Thirsty rocks may contain the missing water of Mars What happened to all the water that once sloshed in lakes and oceans on Mars? Much of it, researchers proposed Wednesday, may be locked up in stone. Previous studies had concluded that the water was swept into space by powerful solar winds when the planet's magnetic field collapsed, while some was captured in sub-surface ice. More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat Sri Lanka to take an unassailable 2-0 lead Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal both took three wickets each in an over as Sri Lanka collapsed dramatically losing 8 wickets in 25 balls and were bundled out for 172/9 in 17.2 overs. An injured Angelo Mathews did not come out to bat. Bindra resigns from TOP committee Shooting legend Abhinav Bindra on Friday resigned as the chairman of the sports ministry's Target Olympic Podium (TOP) committee to avoid any "potential conflict of interest". Always had faith on Kuldeep and Chahal: Rohit Sharma Talking about his own batting, Rohit Sharma said: "The stage was set, good conditions to bat. I was trying to do what I do, hit through the line. It came off really well. I went out there and had some fun." More Sports News»

		Technology
		Elon Musk's 'love affair' with Twitter continues A couple of days after accidentally revealing his private cell number to his followers on Twitter, Elon Musk last night tweeted “I love Twitter.” Here's how you can get Rs 7,000 discount on Apple iPhone X All those iPhone fans who have been waiting to buy the anniversary edition iPhone X, now is a good time. Paytm Mall is offering a cashback of Rs 7,000 on recently launched iPhone X. The offer is available only on the 64GB version of the smartphone. Google announces price cut of up to Rs 11,000 on its latest Pixel smartphones If you are a Google fanboy and were waiting to buy the Google Pixel 2 or the Pixel 2 XL then this is the right time. Both the smartphones have got a price cut and are now selling with the new price on Flipkart and offline stores in the country. More Technology News»

		Education
		Prof Dhirendra Pal Singh appointed UGC chairman CSIR-SERC to launch short-term courses for engineers CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), a national laboratory involved in analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components, will launch courses for engineering graduates and diploma holders in January 2018. Loyola College Semester Results declared on the official website Loyola College of Chennai declared the results of the November 2017 semester exam on their official website today. A number of students who had appeared for the exam had been eagerly waiting for the results to be declared. The sequence-wise result can be accessed from loyolacollege.edu, the official website of the college. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra Congress chief going from strength to strength Battle won but war in Adarsh case continues for Ashok Chavan, courts haven't given clean chit HC tells Centre to clarify stand on Iranian 'refugee' with 'risk to life' facing deportation More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pick-up in wind speed clears air Rohini 'Baba' had 4 gang-rape cases in 1998 at hometown CM Arvind Kejriwal meets baby's family, vows to take up Max case More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		CISF takes over security of Aadhaar data centre in city Communal stir: Case against Shobha for provoking public Stop preaching about law & order, CM tells Yogi More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Form Anti Encroaching Team: HC to GHMC Chief The bench sought a fresh report to the court along with the photographs within 3 weeks on the shopkeepers and vendors to ascertain whether any of the removed shops sprout again on the foot paths. Gender disparity in access to dialysis paints grim pic Pakka Hyderabad fest begins at Necklace Road, showcases rural art & crafts in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Sasikala asked to submit documents The letter for Sasikala has been sent to Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru where she has been lodged after being convicted in a disproportionate assets case. HC notice to govt on Jayalalithaa 'daughter' DNA test petition The judge made the observation while ordering notice to the Tamil Nadu government and the Chennai corporation on a plea moved by Bangalore-based S Amrutha seeking a DNA test to prove her claim. Why IDE had promise but couldn't deliver More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		56 kids win IGNITE award for innovation Rahul Gandhi to visit Somnath today Third time also unlucky for Nitin Patel More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cash reward of Rs 10,000 for missing parrot in UP Markets abuzz with Christmas shoppers Markets are decked up for Christmas. Masks of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, toys and other items that are used for decorating the houses are selling like hot cakes as festival comes nearer. HC nixes lower court's ruling on triple talaq Following the apex court’s decision in Shayara Bano case, the Allahabad high court on Thursday declared that a decree of divorce passed by the family court on the basis of Talaq-e-Biddat i.e; triple talaq is illegal. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen Patnaik dismisses Damodar Rout from Cabinet for casteist remarks Yoga, meditation can heal mental illness of certain degrees: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Nandankanan to remain open next two Mondays Good news for tourists, picnickers and animal lovers as the Nandankanan Zoological Park and Botanical Garden in the city, which remains closed every Monday, will remain open for next two Mondays. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman sarpanch bans alcohol as MP village goes dry Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan may have given up on his idea of prohibition across the state, a sarpanch from the Bundelkhand region has forbidden the sale of alcohol in her village. MP CM lays foundation for 'world's largest' solar power plant Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today laid the foundation stone for the "world's largest" ultra mega solar power plant at Gurh tehsil in the district. Madhya Pradesh: Teacher asks student to give him massage, probe ordered The Damoh district administration in Madhya Pradesh has ordered a probe after a government school teacher was purportedly captured in a video while being massaged by a male student. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dhumal, Jai Ram supporters face off as BJP dithers on HP CM Stinking toilets, rusted taps, dirty wards mar Mohali hospital Man, minor boy held for gang-raping Class 6 student in Kaithal Police on Thursday arrested a man and detained a minor boy for allegedly sexually abusing a Class VI student in a village in Kaithal district. More Chandigarh News»

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If you get cold feet on stocks now, you may miss the bus; here's why Analysts find it disturbing that earnings have not expanded in tandem with GDP growth. Stocks where Jhunjhunwalas made their big bucks in 2017 Calendar 2017 has been particularly good as one-third of his portfolio stocks doubled in value Macquarie, Citi bet on rural stocks after Modi's slim poll win Analysts from global brokerages said the BJP may now take measures to boost farm incomes. Market Moguls: Clear signs retail equity investor is maturing; this market has future  Investors are no longer indulging in reckless investments just to make quick bucks.

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Full marks to Rahul Gandhi for Gujarat show, but he has a wall to climb: Analysts Experts say the Gandhi scion has started to prove himself and could pose a serious risk to BJP. Ever wondered what's about to go wrong with Indian stocks? Just look at all these ominous signs Only sarkari institutions are propping up a zombie market. Paathshala: What are dynamic equity funds Dynamic equity funds follow different scheme as it increase/ decrease allocation to equities and debt. Midcap & smallcap funds can give big returns to risk takers: Dhirendra Kumar If you are getting excited about market, you have to resist the temptation to go overboard.

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Real Estate News

Maharashtra RERA reiterates selling open car parking space not allowed The homebuyer had complained about the developer selling open car parking space in its ready project, while the developer refuted the allegation.

Reformed realty to ride out rough road Despite being a year of hardships, 2017 may well be termed as the year of reforms aimed at removing regulatory hurdles and paving the way for the sector's growth.

India property investments witnessed 85% growth in first nine months of 2017: Report Although property investment in India remains modest in relation to the country's size and importance, this growth in activity may be a sign that India is starting to mature as an investment market.

Realty prices grew in top 36 cities, declined in 13 markets in April-June: NHB Residex "HPI recorded an overall increase in 36 cities, decrease in 13 cities and no change in 1 city on Y-o-Y basis," NHB said in a statement.

Supreme Court grants more time to Jaiprakash Group to deposit Rs 125 crore The company, which deposited Rs 425 crore with the apex court registry so far, had to deposit Rs 125 crore by December 31 and wanted a two-month extension.

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