News Digest: 10,000 evacuated as jawan, 2 civilians killed in Pak firing

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, January 21, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		10,000 evacuated as jawan, 2 civilians killed in Pak firing Three people, including an Army jawan, were killed and nine others injured when Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu sector on Saturday. Togadia will be sacked: VHP leader A senior member of the highest decision-making body of VHP said on Saturday that international working president Praveen Togadia would be removed from his post for his remarks against the Central and Rajasthan governments.. But some leaders voiced support for the VHP stalwart. First blind IFS officer among 'first ladies' lauded by President The "first ladies" club saw India's first bartender rubbing shoulders with the first coffee taster and the first train driver and first woman porter posing alongside the first woman detective. More India News»

		Business
		ONGC buys government's 51.11% stake in HPCL for Rs 36,915 crore Arun Jaitley offers pre-Budget 'halwa' to Finance Ministry officials I-T Pune region crosses 75% of annual target "This puts the Pune region on top across the country to reach 75 per cent of the budget estimate for the current fiscal year as of January 16," the principal chief commissioner of the region AC Shukla told reporters here last evening, without disclosing the actual amount collected. More Business News»

		Environment
		Wildlife board panel to consider suggestions: Govt to SC 'Microwaves may be as harmful for environment as cars' Microwave ovens across Europe alone emit as much carbon dioxide as nearly seven million cars, a study has found. The study found that microwaves emit 7.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year in the European Union (EU). This is equivalent to the annual emissions of 6.8 million cars. Cities in China's Hebei province still top list of smoggiest places According to figures published by the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), Hebei's provincial capital of Shijiazhuang saw the highest average reading in all of China last year of particulate matter with a width of 2.5 microns, known as PM2.5, which is easily inhaled into the lungs to cause respiratory damage. More Environment News»

		World
		Indian-American sworn in to key diplomatic position Noted Indian-American lawyer Manisha Singh was today sworn in to a key administration position in the State Department, becoming the in-charge of the US' economic diplomacy. Singh, 45, born in Uttar Pradesh, is the first woman appointed as the Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. Trump blames Democrats for government shutdown UK can't keep full access to EU: French prez French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that Britain is likely to negotiate a unique relationship with the European Union before it leaves the bloc next year, while stressing that any agreement must be consistent with EU rules. More World News»

		Entertainment
		As it happened: 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards Ashwiny gets Best Director for 'Bareilly Ki...' As the most acclaimed films of 2017 brought to the fore fresh stories and new voices. And the same reflected in this year’s nominations for the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 Best Director category. Ranveer pays tribute to Bollywood at Filmfare Known for his bold fashion choices and love of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh paid a tribute to the movies and actors that he loves and who have been a part of his growing up years through his suit at the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists showcase how to create low-cost solar cells ​A team of scientists at Stanford University, including a researcher of Indian origin, has shown how nanotechnology can be used to create crystalline silicon (c-Si) thin-film solar cells that are more efficient at capturing solar energy. Dry-cleaned clothes may have toxic chemical that could affect kidneys The clothes you just got dry-cleaned may be exposing you to Perchloroethylene - a toxic chemical which also acts as a carcinogen and affects the kidney, liver and central nervous system. This was revealed in a new report released by the NGO Toxics Link. Meat, high-calorie beverages up cancer risk According to researchers, a high-calorie diet which has the potential to cause inflammation- including meats, refined grains and beverages- was associated with increased risk of developing colorectal cancer for men and women. More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat Pakistan to retain Blind Cricket World Cup title Sunil Ramesh rose to the occasion as he played a great knock of 93 to help India retain Blind Cricket World Cup title after beating arch-rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling final played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE on Saturday. 578 players to go under hammer in IPL 2018 auction The much-anticipated IPL 2018 Player Auction list is out with 16 marquee players from India and overseas headlining the big pool of 578 players that will go under the hammer on January 27-28 in Bengaluru. Australian Open: Federer eases past Gasquet into fourth round Roger Federer eased into the second week of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 win over Richard Gasquet on Saturday evening that kept the Swiss on course for a 20th grand slam title. More Sports News»

		Technology
		OnePlus 5T Lava Red Limited Edition smartphone goes on sale, here's how to get Rs 1,500 discount Earlier this month, OnePlus launched the Lava Red Limited Edition of its OnePlus 5T smartphone. The smartphone is now up for sale online on Amazon India's website, oneplusstore.in and at offline Croma stores and OnePlus experience zones in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi NCR. Amazon Great Indian Sale goes live for Prime members: Deals on OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Samsung Galaxy A8+, Google Pixel and more Amazon Great Indian sale has gone live, but only for Prime members. Amazon Prime members have got early access to the sale which otherwise starts tomorrow. These 10 sites allow legal and free software download More Technology News»

		Education
		Student seeks court stay on LLM exam An LLB student has moved court seeking a stay on first semester LLM exam, slated to start on Tuesday. Imran Khan, student of a Chembur college, filed the petition in public interest. 3,000 private unaided schools across state to boycott RTE admissions Maharashtra is staring at a major school education crisis for the 2018-19 academic session as almost 3,000 private unaided schools have decided to boycott the admission process under Right To Education Act (RTE) till their dues are cleared. In a rare show of unity, various school associations in the state have come together to take a collective call on the boycott, which could block over 50,000 RTE admissions. Presidency University celebrations end on a bitter note The closing ceremony of Presidency University’s bicentennial celebrations ended on a controversial note on Saturday with Sugata Bose, the outgoing Presidency mentor group chairman, mentioning that Presidency College should remember that there was a tradition of “loyalism” around 100 years back but “one should not take pride in the tradition of loyalism in today’s date”. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Emcee's friend who failed polygraph test sent to judicial custody till Feb 3 A magistrate on Saturday remanded Amit Hazra, arrested in connection with the murder of emcee Arpita Tiwari, to judicial custody till February 3. FIR against studio owner a day after fire breaks out A day after a fire broke out at an unoccupied studio in Lower Parel, the fire brigade on Saturday lodge a criminal offence (FIR) against the owner of the studio, Navrang Cine Center Private Limited. MSRTC launches AC sleepers, spruces up ordinary red buses The state transport agency, MSRTC, launched its first-ever AC sleeper bus at Mumbai Central ST bus depot on Friday. It also introduced a revamped red ST bus, often referred to as the ‘lal dabba’ with aerodynamic design. The fare will continue to be Rs 6 a ticket for a 6-km distance-.TOI was the first to report that the AC sleeper bus was to be introduced on Saturday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		17 killed as fire guts illegal cracker factory in Delhi's Bawana 17 killed as fire guts illegal cracker factory in Bawana In the worst fire tragedy in the city since the Uphaar accident, 17 people were killed and 30 hurt when an illegal firecracker factory was gutted in outer Delhi’s Bawana Industrial area on Saturday evening. The toll may go up as many others are feared trapped inside. The owners of the factory had a licence to make plastic products. NIA, NSG probe blast at Gaya's Mahabodhi temple A minor blast and the recovery of three high-intensity improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya on Friday evening, just days before Republic Day celebrations, has stunned the intelligence agencies. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Court asks railways to pay Mysuru family Rs 37,000 for 33-hour ordeal Shoot attackers in the leg, says Bengaluru top cop T Suneel Kumar on Saturday ordered them to shoot attackers in the leg. Vanivilas, Minto, Victoria hospital staff yet to get their December salary Authorities Say They'll Get It By Monday More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Auto driver tries to molest woman, held An auto driver and his friend were arrested on Saturday for molesting a woman passenger and pushing her out of the moving vehicle. State loses revenue of Rs 10,000 crore due to GST, says Etala Class 1 girl tossed out of school bus, crushed under rear wheel A Class 1 student of Prashanthi Vidyanikethan, Vanasthalipuram, fell off the school bus and was crushed under its rear tyre on Saturday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chaos, anger rule Day 1 of new bus fares In Chennai, passengers of a Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus bound from Kannagi Nagar to Broadway entered into a verbal brawl with the conductor after coming to know about the increase in fare. Vairamuthu says Andal issue taking a casteist twist Kanchi don's wife held for Rs 4 crore fraud More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat's kite town celebrates its Uttarayan on Sunday kite city of Gujarat - Khambhat - are set to celebrate Uttarayan on Sunday.The town does not celebrate its kite-flying festival on January 14, the day of Makar Sankranti, the way the rest of the state does. Gujarat theatres say won't screen Padmaavat till dispute is resolved Gujarat discoms seek hike in fuel surcharge More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Brain bee contest held at CBCS, Allahabad University Harassed, 16-year-old girl commits suicide in UP High court fines medical college on MD student complaint However, to the petitioner's utter surprise, later an additional demand of the bank guarantee was also made by the medical college authorities to the extent of Rs. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		No fees to be charged for students opting Odia in degree courses Odisha: Man stabbed to death at Palli Sabha Gambling in shrine shocks tourist, cops to take action More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'200 paar' in jeopardy as Cong vote percentage surges by 7% Cong wrests four municipalities from BJP, gets even with 9 councils Neck and neck in MP civic polls, Congress wrests four municipalities from BJP More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punish boy, father: School management Protesting staff makes Manpreet Singh Badal skip event 33 years on, 1984 riot victims from Pataudi seek relief More Chandigarh News»

Do's & Don'ts of transacting onlineUTI MUTUAL FUND '10 days' hair oil - Get new hair growth.Rathira Ayurveda Don’t get held hostage by Ransomware!SOPHOS Invest in Family Vacations in 2018 with Mahindra HolidaysClub Mahindra Shaping your child's future was never a choice.HDFC Life Click 2 Invest ULIP Recommended by Colombia

		Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here	Other Newsletters from TOI : Breaking News | Top Headlines | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style

News Digest: Panel on farm income: Need law to facilitate land pooling

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, January 20, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Panel on farm income: Need law to facilitate land pooling 'Small Holdings Impact Output And Earnings' Live streams make Kovind a social media rock star Six months after President Ram Nath Kovind took oath, his popularity on social media is rising at a rapid clip. ED will get own forensic labs to speed up probes ED has embarked on a major modernisation drive with a kitty of Rs 18 crore to spend on setting up six state-of-the-art cyber forensic laboratories and a master server in Delhi that will be connected with all the zonal offices across the country for digitally storing records and evidence gathered during searches. More India News»

		Business
		RIL Q3 net rises 25%; Reliance Jio posts profit Consolidated net profit in October-December stood at Rs 9,423 crore while standalone earning was up 5.4 per cent at Rs 8,454 crore, the company said in a stock exchange filing. Sebi to accept only online filing of records from April 1 IT industry urges US to keep work permits for H-1B spouses Groups including the Information Technology Industry Council, the US Chamber of Commerce and BSA-The Software Alliance wrote to Citizenship and Immigration Services to urge the government to keep the H-4 programme which allows the spouses of H-1B holders with pending green cards to legally work in the US. More Business News»

		Environment
		Wildlife board panel to consider suggestions: Govt to SC 'Microwaves may be as harmful for environment as cars' Microwave ovens across Europe alone emit as much carbon dioxide as nearly seven million cars, a study has found. The study found that microwaves emit 7.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year in the European Union (EU). This is equivalent to the annual emissions of 6.8 million cars. Cities in China's Hebei province still top list of smoggiest places According to figures published by the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), Hebei's provincial capital of Shijiazhuang saw the highest average reading in all of China last year of particulate matter with a width of 2.5 microns, known as PM2.5, which is easily inhaled into the lungs to cause respiratory damage. More Environment News»

		World
		Catalan ex-president to risk arrest, travel to Denmark Carles Puigdemont plans to make the trip to Copenhagen as he tries to get his old job back and step up the pressure on Spanish authorities, which have said a fugitive abroad can't be the Catalan regional president. 10 Syrians die of cold trying to flee into Lebanon Ten Syrians have died trying to flee their war-torn country into neighbouring Lebanon after they were caught in a fierce snowstorm, the Lebanese army and civil defence said on Friday. China looks to call bluff on Trump trade action Hanging over trade relations are several inquiries into whether steel and aluminum imports - including those from China - are harming U.S. national security, possible tariffs on imported solar panels, as well as an investigation into potential Chinese abuse of intellectual property. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Padmaavat' - 'PadMan' clash averted In a sudden turn of events, the R Balki directorial, starring Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte has bowed out of the box-office battle with Sajay Leela Bhansali's ‘Padmaavat’ and will release on February 9, 2018. Then and now: Ranveer's transformation Taking to Instagram, Ranveer shared two pictures of his incredible transformation from his buff 'Padmaavat' physique to a much leaner build for 'Gully Boy'. Priyanka kisses co-star on 'Quantico' sets A few pictures of the actress from the sets of her American television drama series have surfaced online and we can't stop raving about her new look. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Dry-cleaned clothes may have toxic chemical that could affect kidneys The clothes you just got dry-cleaned may be exposing you to Perchloroethylene - a toxic chemical which also acts as a carcinogen and affects the kidney, liver and central nervous system. This was revealed in a new report released by the NGO Toxics Link. Meat, high-calorie beverages up cancer risk According to researchers, a high-calorie diet which has the potential to cause inflammation- including meats, refined grains and beverages- was associated with increased risk of developing colorectal cancer for men and women. Robo scientist makes malaria breakthrough In a study in 'Scientific Reports', scientists from Britain's Cambridge University who used a robot to conduct high-throughput screening said an ingredient, triclosan, showed the potential to interrupt malaria infections at two critical stages - in the liver and blood. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL fast-tracked little known players to big league: Sehwag Virender Sehwag credits the cash-rich and glamour-packed Indian Premier League (IPL) for fast-tracking little known players to the top level of the game. ISL: Doungel hat-trick helps NorthEast beat Chennaiyin 3-1 Seiminlen Doungel scored the first ever hat-trick for NorthEast United as the hosts outplayed Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in an entertaining Indian Super League match here on Friday. We want to get a whitewash against India, says Rabada Five days before the final Test on a pitch that bore an excessively green tinge, pacer Kagiso Rabada said South Africa are gunning for a whitewash of India, having trampled the visitors in the first two matches. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio posts first ever quarterly profits It had posted a net profit of Rs 7,533 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Google Arts and Culture's viral selfie feature comes to India While the belief 'there are seven lookalikes in the world' may not be true to the word, but according to Google Arts and Culture application there is an artwork in some corner of the world that looks like you. Xiaomi to expand store network in Indian tussle with Samsung China's Xiaomi plans to expand its Indian store network as it attempts to grab the lead in a smartphone market which Korea's Samsung has dominated for more than five years. More Technology News»

		Education
		Only 2% of varsity students get results for November and December exam 23 CBSE schools decide to boycott RTE admissions due to non-payment of dues by Maha govt Law exams postponment PIL to be heard next on January 24 More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Woman killed as car topples on Mumbai-Pune Expressway after its tyre bursts the car they were travelling in burst on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.The accident took place near Madhap village at 7.50am on Friday. Aadhaar to do away with witnesses for property registration from next month Come February, homebuyers will be able to register their properties simply through Aadhaar verification, without bothering about witnesses. Railways nod for paid upgrade to AC train for pass-holders Holders of a first class season ticket will be allowed to travel in air-conditioned electrical multiple unit (EMU) rakes on the suburban network by paying the difference in fares between the two. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		EC's touched a new low, says angry AAP Aam Aadmi Party alleged on Friday that "the vindictive recommendation was made at the behest of the BJP-led central government", adding chief election commissioner A K Joti was "repaying the debt" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before his retirement. EC moots disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs who were parliamentary secretaries Under Article 102(1)(a) of the Constitution, holding any “office of profit”, which means a post with financial and other benefits, is ground for disqualification of an MP or MLA. Some big names that have been tripped by the rule include former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan. Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken had raised issue, to launch stir on Monday More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		70 years on, Cubbon Park gets official board Could be arson, says inspection team Ashoka land case: Notice to state, ACB More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Multi-level parking plan in crisis as bidders keep away Space Crunch, But No Takers For 17 Projects With drunk drivers fearing jail term, 3,421 vehicles gather dust Two flyovers in the pipeline to fix traffic woes, ensure hassle-free ride to airport To provide seamless connectivity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from two directions, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has decided to soon construct two mega flyovers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Keep school timings & calendar flexible to slash dropouts: Panel The other suggestions made at the 65th meeting of CABE on January 16, attended by representatives of various ministries, included making the mother tongue the medium of instruction for all students. Tamil Nadu bus fares jump by 67%, minimum MTC ticket now Rs 5 First Increase In 6 Yrs Takes Effect Today Jipmer crosses landmark of 50 robot-assisted surgeries in 6 months More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Flyovers, underpasses for all railway crossings After Unesco honour, focus on saving heritage Gujarat cops at loose end over tightened liquor law More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yogi to seers: Don't make (temple) demands he CM was addressing the 'Sant Sammelan' organised by Viswa Hindu Parishad at Magh Mela. Having a blast Gayatri Gulati and her better half Manish celebrated New Year’s Eve at Civil Lines with their family and friends. Loudspeaker ban in UP to impact baraats? Soon-to-weds anxious For the past several months, soon-to-wed Bareilly couple Varun and Isha Sharma have been ticking boxes on their checklist, including a music band and DJ, to turn their wedding into a grand celebration. However, with the district administration announcing on Thursday that the Allahabad high court’s ban on high-decibel loudspeakers will extend to band-baaja-baraats, they might soon have to change their plans More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government launches OeHMIS project Centre of Excellence for Virtual and Augmented Reality to be set up at IIT Bhubaneswar Odisha government to hold investors meet in Kolkata More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP Congress set to regroup grassroots workers to take-on ruling BJP MP assembly's former speaker Shriniwas Tiwari dies at 93 Back in China from Madhya Pradesh, Wang Qi wants India to compensate for 'torture' More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Kathak Utsav begins Criminals on a roll, 4 thefts a day in Jan Student's punch: No teaching in UT schools today More Chandigarh News»

Amazon Business-GST Invoice & Bulk DiscountsAmazon SME Hair Loss Problem? Try '10 Days' Hair Oil. Best Results !'10 Days' Hair Oil Build your brand by targeting right audience on ColombiaCOLOMBIA Proper tax planning can increase your take home salary.ARTHAYANTRA Shocking: Doctor lost upto 30 kgs with this easy trick!!NutraLyfe Recommended by Colombia

		Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here	Other Newsletters from TOI : Breaking News | Top Headlines | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style