News Digest: NEET aspirants face Aadhaar bumps during registration

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, February 10, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		NEET aspirants face Aadhaar bumps during registration Angel investor Mahesh Murthy held for sex harassment, gets bail Angel investor Mahesh Murthy was arrested on Friday for alleged stalking and sexual harassment of a Delhi woman in early 2017. He was released on bail hours later. Is India's MeToo going beyond hashtags? India's brush with MeToo seems to be going beyond hashtags and spreadsheets. More India News»

		Business
		Bourses to stop licensing index, stock prices to foreign exchanges SBI posts net loss of Rs 2,416 crore in Q3 as bad loans jump On consolidated basis, the bank posted a net loss Rs 1,744 crore in the third quarter against a net profit of Rs 1,952 crore in Q2. Markets tank again as Sensex loses 400 points, Nifty below 10,500-mark More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution may lead to unethical behaviour: Study Exposure to air pollution, even imaginative, may lead to unethical behaviour such as crime and cheating, according to a study conducted on adults in India and the US. The findings published in the journal suggest that this association may be due, at least in part, to increased anxiety. It's a boy: Gorilla baby in Leipzig Zoo named Kio Tiger found resting in UP farmer's attic, rescued After a fulfilling weekend, the family of 45-year-old Bhole Ram, a farmer who tills his one acre of land with four sons and a daughter, had wished each other goodnight before they went off to bed. More Environment News»

		World
		US Congress passes spending bill, sends to Trump to end shutdown The House of Representatives voted 240 to 186 in support of a bipartisan package that extends government funding until March 23 and lifts federal spending limits by nearly $300 billion over the next two years, after the Senate cleared the measure in the middle of the night. Pak army chief confirms death for 'hardcore terrorists' Brexit negotiations turn sour as EU, UK trade blows The key differences between both sides revolve around the UK's demand for power to object to new rules imposed on it during the transition period, restrictions on the rights of EU citizens who come to Britain during that phase, and the ability to opt in to certain European policies. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Beach song for Salman, Jacqueline in 'Race 3' Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are all to set the screen on fire with their sizzling chemistry in a romantic beach song in 'Race 3'. Esha Gupta on how to rock the bikini top Recently, the actress took to her Instagram to share another smouldering picture of herself in a floral bikini top paired with mustard yellow pants. Ranveer has "marriage" on his "mind" After the much-in-news wedding of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, one Bollywood couple that fans have been waiting to see hitched is Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Small asteroid to shave safely by Earth 'Fully' lab-grown human eggs may lead to new fertility treatments In a first, scientists have grown human eggs in a laboratory from its earliest stage to full maturity, an advance that could lead to improved fertility treatment for young cancer patients. Previously, the feat was achieved in mice eggs to produce live offspring. But the process proved tricky in humans. Mars on Earth: Simulation tests in remote desert of Oman Two scientists in spacesuits, stark white against the auburn terrain of desolate plains and dunes, test a geo-radar built to map Mars by dragging the flat box across the rocky sand. More Science News»

		Sports
		Olympic podium ultimate aim of Khelo India: Rathore The first edition of the Khelo India School Games held in New Delhi came to a close on Thursday, and on the side-lines of it Rathore spoke to Rajesh Kalra, Chief Editor of Times Internet Ltd, about the importance of KISG and what it means for the future of Indian sports. Door not closed on Ashwin, Jadeja: India's bowling coach Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun said the door is not closed on Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, despite the emergence of a red-hot wrist spin duo in Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. Dubai Tour: Colbrelli strongest on Stage 4 Italian cyclist Sonny Colbrelli, who rides for Bahrein Merida, won the "queen" stage of the 2018 Dubai Tour that stretched across the Hatta Dam climb in a frenzied finish on Friday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Over 53,000 cyber security incidents observed in 2017 "With the proliferation and vast expansion of Information Technology and related services, there is a rise in instances of cyber crimes," the IT minister said. Vodafone deploys 4,000 data sites across Bengal and Sikkim Vodafone has also partnered with handset makers Samsung, Micromax, Nokia, Lava, iTel, and Intex and bundled the devices with significant data plans and cashback offers. HNS Botnet can hit India a severe blow, warns security company Bitdefender After striking major countries across the globe, malicious cyber threat ‘Hide and Seek’ (HNS) can hit India a severe blow and the country must be prepared to tackle the cyber attack, a senior executive from Romanian cybersecurity and anti-virus software company Bitdefender has said. More Technology News»

		Education
		After 7 years, 18 members elected to Mumbai University senate Attendance 'unites' JNU students Varsity Withheld Scholarships Ramjas College calls cops for students' meet The Jan Sunvayi, a first-of-its-kind assembly of students called to raise concerns over the rising cases of sexual harassment and alleged corruption in the college, was conducted amidst high police presence. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Encounter cop's disproportionate assets only 10% of income: ACB cleared Set up pothole complaint portal, says judge panel CBI files three cases against Chhota Rajan The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered three cases against jailed gangster Chhota Rajan in separate crimes that took place more than a decade ago. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Attendance 'unites' JNU students Varsity Withheld Scholarships Arun Jaitley to be examined before single judge: Delhi HC Justice Manmohan said the cross examination of the Union finance minister will be done by a single judge of the high court. Batla house encounter case: Before submitting extra info, Delhi cops to pay accused Rs 50,000 More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Metro work on Bannerghatta Road slows down traffic The 7.5-km elevated stretch is part of the 21.42-km Gottigere-Nagawara line. 5-year jail, 5L fine for leaking II PU paper Education Act, 1983, will allow authorities to imprison a person for up to five years with a fine up to Rs 5 lakh, if he/she leaks or shares leaked II PU exam papers. Midday meal staff call off strike after CM's assurance Midday meals supplied to at least 30 lakh children at government schools across the state were affected on Friday as more cooks joined their colleagues in Bengaluru protesting for a pay hike. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cleric suggests Babri site shift, sparks great divide KTR reaches one million followers on Twitter Water tangle: Centre calls Telangana, Andhra Pradesh for impromptu meet The Union water resources ministry has asked Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to attend a meeting in Delhi on Friday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Pepper queens and more, storyteller weaves tales of the ranis of India It's zootopia: Animals get more space, better cells Fastest fingers first? Not while booking tatkal tickets More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bi-annual census: Too much water, too few birds at Nalsarovar Mica to host TEDx conference Body of burkha-clad woman found with stab wounds More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Bandit Babuli Kol is not able to walk properly, reveals a trusted aide GM NCR conducts window inspection from Mughalsarai to Allahabad 30 years post death, Mahadevi Verma gets tax notice Even 30 years after her death, noted litterateur Mahadevi Verma seems alive to Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Noted litterateur Chandrasekhar Rath passes away Ahead of Bijepur bypoll, Odisha govt appoints new collector and SP for Bargarh Odisha: Rajdhani Express to run via Sambalpur City from Friday More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Niti health check give MP dismal rank MP has an edge in tussle over black-blood chicken Students shifted from schools to host volleyball tourney, baraat More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Central government's Swachh team begins field inspections Zonal conference on 'Role of Women in Police and Attitudinal Shift' held in Jalandhar DGP (Law and Order) Hardeep Dhillon said that the good work by women officials in the police department would become the trendsetter for enhancing their participation in the force both at the national and the state levels. Apply online for utilization and recycling of hazardous and other wastes: HSPCB More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Something fishy in deal, says Rahul Gandhi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, February 09, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Something fishy in deal, says Rahul Gandhi Congress president Rahul Gandhi continued his attack on the government over the Rafale deal and said PM Modi was not answering his questions because there was something "fishy" in it. SC refuses to let eminent 32 intervene in Ayodhya case The SC on Thursday warded off requests from 32 eminent persons to intervene in the 70-year-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, which rests in the final tier of adjudication. Centre, collegium in fresh showdown The SC collegium's decision to recommend Uttarakhand HC chief justice K M Joseph for elevation to the apex court has sparked a fresh showdown with the Centre which has raised strong objections to the selection panel ignoring the seniority of several other judges and CJs of HCs. More India News»

		Business
		Outlook for Indian IT in 2018 cautiously positive: Nasscom AI operating profit surges to Rs 298 cr in FY17 Sensex gains 300 points as markets stage comeback More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution may lead to unethical behaviour: Study Exposure to air pollution, even imaginative, may lead to unethical behaviour such as crime and cheating, according to a study conducted on adults in India and the US. The findings published in the journal suggest that this association may be due, at least in part, to increased anxiety. It's a boy: Gorilla baby in Leipzig Zoo named Kio Tiger found resting in UP farmer's attic, rescued After a fulfilling weekend, the family of 45-year-old Bhole Ram, a farmer who tills his one acre of land with four sons and a daughter, had wished each other goodnight before they went off to bed. More Environment News»

		World
		US government preparing for possible shutdown The White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is preparing for a U.S. government shutdown if Congress does not pass a funding bill by midnight, an OMB official said on Thursday. 'US, China reaffirm commitment to pressure North Korea' US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi on Thursday reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to exert pressure in Pyongyang over its nuclear weapons, the U.S. State Department said. Maldives president Yameen shuns European diplomats Envoys from the European Union, Germany and Britain arrived in the capital after top judges and several other dissidents were arrested this week, as Yameen appeared to gain the upper hand in a bitter power struggle. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Javed Akhtar comes out in support of Sonu Now, after almost a year Bollywood's renowned lyricist, actor Javed Akhtar has come out in support of Sonu saying that the use of loudspeakers should be stopped by the mosques or any place of worship. Ranveer on coping with success & failure There's not an ounce of doubt that Ranveer Singh is the unparalleled live wire of Bollywood. His uninhibited performance on screen and tongue-in-cheek responses off screen has the entire industry sit up and take notice of him. Throwback: Devgns on a holiday in Bulgaria As its a Thursday today, actress Kajol took to her Instagram to share a throwback picture of herself with her husband Ajay Devgn, daughter Nysa and son Yug from their holiday in Bulgaria. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Mars on Earth: Simulation tests in remote desert of Oman Two scientists in spacesuits, stark white against the auburn terrain of desolate plains and dunes, test a geo-radar built to map Mars by dragging the flat box across the rocky sand. Majority of 8-12 yr old kids subject to online threats: Study The joint report by DQ Institute and the World Economic Forum noted that over 50% of the age bracket was susceptible to cyber-bullying, video game addiction, offline meetings, disinformation and online sexual grooming. Tesla car sent to Mars takes wrong turn into deep space In the original plan, the car and the dummy that is sat in it would have gone into orbit between Mars and Earth, slowly passing around the solar system. But the payload has overshot that route and is now headed even deeper into space. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kuldeep, Chahal could be the X-factor in 2019 WC: Kohli After gaining an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the six-match ODI series against South Africa, the India skipper Virat Kohli feels the duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav will prove to be "massive X-factor" in the 2019 ICC World Cup. Khelo India School Games: Haryana emerge champions Haryana, buoyed by a rich final day haul, pipped Maharashtra to emerge as overall champions at the inaugural Khelo India School Games on Thursday. Asia Team C'ships: Indian men, women enter quarterfinals The Indian men and women's teams on Thursday qualified for the quarterfinals despite losing to their respective opponents in the Badminton Asia Team Championships. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Vodafone rolls out VoLTE services; here's how you can check if it's available on your smartphone The second-largest telecom operator in the country Vodafone today launched its VoLTE services in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Gujarat (Surat and Ahmedabad). Google fined Rs 135.86 crore by Competition Commission of India for 'search bias' India's antitrust watchdog on Thursday imposed a 1.36 billion rupee ($21.17 million) fine on Google for "search bias", in the latest regulatory setback for the world's most popular internet search engine. Apple has become world's largest watchmaker Cupertino-based Apple has set another record. The company shipped 8 million units of the Apple Watch in the fourth quarter of the year 2017, beating Fitbit's previous record, according to Canalys research. Now, according to Francisco Jeronimo, research director at IDC, Apple is now also the biggest watch maker in the world. The company shipped more watches than the entire Swiss Watch industry during the fourth quarter of the year 2017. More Technology News»

		Education
		Delhi: 7% of seats for poor in private schools go empty Delhi journalism school infra raises eyebrows Delhi: Parts of school sealed, students sit in the open More Education News»

		Mumbai
		GRP worried over morning attack on woman near Masjid station When Dravita Singh, injured and disoriented after a pole robber's blow, tried to get up and walk for help on the CR main tracks near CSMT, she saw a train coming towards her. Mantralaya death: Murder convict sought reduced prison term, suicide note found Harshal Raote (45), who allegedly committed suicide at Mantralaya on Thursday, was serving a life term for the murder of his sister-in-law.A suicide note was found on him. Vultures, quail go missing at bird race Naturalist Sunjoy Monga said vanishing wetlands, grasslands and destruction of forested areas has possibly led to diminishing or even nil sightings of quails, peafowls and others. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man who shot at Dwarka cop arrested 08 Cop Shot Kochi-bound flyer held with ammo at IGI Airport A Kochi-bound flyer was on Thursday morning apprehended at IGI airport after six live rounds were found in his handbag during the pre-embarkation security check. IAF officer who leaked info to ISI for sex chats arrested Marwaha, 51, was allegedly using his smartphone to click pictures of classified documents pertaining to combat exercises at the IAF headquarters and then sending them across via WhatsApp. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Suicides in prison: HC seeks gvernment's stand on relief directed the Karnataka government to indicate its stand on payment of compensation to the family members of 31 persons who committed suicide while in prison. Comic artists ride social media wave Boy, 14, kills toddler over pigeon spat A 14-year-old boy allegedly smothered a two-year-old toddler to death for setting free pigeons near Soladevanahalli, off Tumakuru Road, northwest Bengaluru, on Wednesday, according to police. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Stop construction of flats near Nallagandla Lake: HC to GHMC Bison war trophy on Tank Bund rusts in apathy Gold, Rs 1 lakh cash seized from chain snatcher Task Force police arrested a chain snatcher on Thursday who committed 11 offences after he was released from Preventive Detention (PD).Police recovered 31 tola gold and . More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kamal does an alliance teaser, Rajini fans amused If politics is the art of saying things open to multiple interpretations, actor Kamal Haasan seems to have made a good beginning in his newly chosen field. Tamil Nadu's 40,000 crore plan to replace thermal units Tangedco is set to replace all old thermal units in the state with new super critical units at an estimated 40,000 crore. Tyre burst, leak force crisis landing of jet in city, 21 flights delayed An Ethiopian Airways freighter plane, which was scheduled to land at 1.40pm and was put on hold because of the incident, also made an emergency landing on the second runway, at 2.52pm. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Serial blasts accused sweep Gandhi exam prizes again Suspects in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case have topped a test on the life of the apostle of peace, Mahatma Gandhi, conducted at Sabarmati Central Jail for the second consecutive year. Rs 100 crore push for Vadnagar tourist circuit Chief Minister Vijay Rupani asks Centre to help solve MSP issues Vijay Rupani’s BJP government, which is staring at a crisis due to cultivators of groundnut, cotton, potato, tomato not getting minimum support price (MSP) for their produce, reportedly plans to make a representation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union government, to pro-actively address the MSP issues of Gujarat. The Gujarat government also sought information about the government of India’s recent budget announcement to provide an MSP of 1.5 times input cost, to include such a scheme in the state budget as well. After the party’s near rout in rural areas in the 2017 assembly elections, the party has become sensitive to farmers’ issues. The Rupani government is planning a series of actions to address agrarian problems. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Bandit Babuli Kol is not able to walk properly, reveals a trusted aide GM NCR conducts window inspection from Mughalsarai to Allahabad 30 years post death, Mahadevi Verma gets tax notice Even 30 years after her death, noted litterateur Mahadevi Verma seems alive to Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha cabinet approves Rs 370 crore drinking water projects for fluoride-affected villages in Nuapada Odisha school and college teachers demand withdrawal of 'controversial' affidavit Hundreds of teachers and employees of schools and colleges from across Odisha came out in a padyatra from Puri to Bhubaneswar on Thursday opposing state government’s policy to submit affidavit to avail grant-in-aid facilities. Odisha school and college teachers demand withdrawal of 'controversial' affidavit More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No more posts through 'sifarish' in the party, says Congress leader MP govt likely to announce a slew of sops for farmers in Kisan meet Sand mafia opens fire on IFS officer in Chattarpur dist More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Issue notices to officials for excess compensation' It also reminded the Panchkula DC, director (urban estate) and chief administrator, Huda, to provide full cooperation to the vigilance bureau in the ongoing investigation. Targeted killings: NIA wants 90 days more to file charges We aren't Khalistani backers, say Punjabi Canadian ministers More Chandigarh News»

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