News Digest: Mauritius drags India to international court over Andhra SEZ case

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, February 22, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Mauritius drags India to international court over Andhra SEZ case Gujarat ex-DGP Pandey let off in Ishrat case SC allows BCI election in TN, but asks candidates to declare criminal records More India News»

		Business
		CAs cannot get away just by citing red flags, says govt Ford ousts top executive over 'inappropriate behavior' Ford officials would not specify what behavior led to Nair's departure. Ford investigated after a recent anonymous complaint about Nair was made to the company's 24-hour hotline. RBI warns of crowding out effect of fiscal deficit More Business News»

		Environment
		New shark species discovered in Atlantic Ocean A team of scientists has identified a new shark species residing in the Atlantic Ocean. Using genetic testing, the study confirmed that the new species, named the "Atlantic sixgill shark", is different than its counterparts in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Citing India, UNGA President says world needs science for addressing water scarcity India to be the global host of World Environment Day 2018 The World Environment Day (WED) 2018 will be celebrated across India, involving all states and Union Territories. A week-long environmental awareness campaign and pollution mitigation activities are being planned in Delhi and other parts of the country from June 1-5. More Environment News»

		World
		Billy Graham; preacher to millions, adviser to presidents, dies at 99 US evangelist Billy Graham, who counseled presidents and preached to millions across the world from his native North Carolina to communist North Korea during his 70 years on the pulpit, died on Wednesday at the age of 99, a spokesman said. Pak top court bars Nawaz Sharif from heading his party 12 military men among 19 injured in Sri Lanka bus explosion More World News»

		Entertainment
		A Rs 10cr 'Bihar' set for 'Super 30'? If latest reports are anything to by, then the film’s portion to be shot in Bihar, will now reportedly be filmed at a Mumbai studio. 2nd schedule of 'Kedarnath' begins Sara Ali Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput starrer ‘Kedarnath’ was surrounded by trouble recently. Director Abhishek Kapoor was reportedly engaged in a tussle with producer Prernaa Arora, but it looks like things have smoothened out. 'Kedarnath' makers to patch up for Sara? According to reports, the two parties have decided to call in a truce. Apparently, this decision was taken considering all the people who are involved in the making. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Satellite data maps climate impact of changing land use Scientists get peek into physics of 'brain folds' New drug targets for malaria found Scientists have discovered crucial new processes that allow malaria parasites to escape red blood cells and infect other cells, offering potential new treatment targets. More Science News»

		Sports
		2nd T20I: South Africa beat India by six wickets to draw level A blistering 30-ball 69 from Heinrich Klaasen and a measured 40-ball 64* from captain JP Duminy helped South Africa hunt down 189 as they beat India by six wickets in Centurion to draw level at 1-1 in the three-match series on Wednesday night. Abu Dhabi Tour: Alexander Kristoff takes Stage 1 UAE Emirates team made a winning start to their home race winning Stage 1, the Al Fahim Stage, with a late surge by Alexander Kristoff that saw Mitchelton-Scott's Caleb Ewan, give away his lead with just over 50m to go. Australia beat New Zealand in T20 tri-series final Australia claimed the trans-Tasman Twenty20 tri-series after Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch helped secure a 19-run win against New Zealand under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the rain-affected final on Wednesday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Lenovo India tops tablet business, sustains leadership With 30.8 per cent market share in the Android tablet business, consumer electronics major Lenovo India has sustained the top spot for the third consecutive quarter that ended on December 31, 2017. Apple's 'made-in-India' iPhone may get a successor in June Here are some new rumours about the successor to Apple's made-in-India smartphone, iPhone SE. 'Face Unlock' feature rolls out for Honor 9 Lite The HOTA rollout has started in batches and will be rolled out to everyone by March 5. More Technology News»

		Education
		At varsity, ad hoc boards of studies to set exam papers Mumbai University has appointed ad hoc members in the boards of studies for different subjects bypassing the elected representatives. This means that teachers who will be setting the university question papers for the upcoming exams will be appointed by ad hoc members in the boards in an “undemocratic” process. Teachers have alleged that the process raises serious doubts on the intentions of the authorities. SSC MTS: Descriptive result out, check the list for document verification Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the result of descriptive paper of Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) Examination. RSMSSB Recruitment 2018: Apply for 400 Computor posts Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) has invited applications for the post of Sanganak (Computor). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Civic chief scraps Campa Cola order Following a Bombay high court rap last month over the municipal corporation favouring a private builder in an order in the Campa Cola matter passed in July 2016, the municipal commissioner Ajoy Mehta on February 17 withdrew it and instead appointed an IAS level officer, the additional municipal commissioner (city), to hear the matter afresh and pass a speaking order. Rally against ban on plastic tomorrow The state plastic manufacturers’ association has announced a morcha at Azad Maidan on Friday over a likely ban on their products within a month. Congress trashes bid to attract funds: It's not 'magnetic', it's pathetic State Congress president Ashok Chavan and former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday called misleading the claim by CM Devendra Fadnavis that the state was looking at a possible investment of Rs 14 lakh crore from the recently concluded three-day Magnetic Maharashtra conference. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Tamil Nadu IAS officers' association slams assault Tamil Nadu IAS Officers’ Association on Wednesday strongly condemned the assault on Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash at a meeting convened at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. 24 hours on, blade attackers yet to be traced A day after a 23-year-old man was attacked with a blade in north Delhi’s Bonta Park, cops are yet to arrest the accused men. At 31.7°C, Delhi sees warmest day in February Winter may be over with the mercury crossing the 30-degree-Celsius mark for the first time this season. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Congress, JD(S) spar over gold scam Bill seeks to curtail governor's powers in VC selection The governor is left with a Hobson's choice in the selection of vice-chancellors to state-run universities. Haris Jr, 6 aides sent to 14-day judicial custody A city civil and sessions court, meanwhile, posted the hearing of the bail petitions by Md Haris and other accused to Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Jagan DA case: Ex-BCCI head seeks exemption from court appearance Appearing for Srinivasan, senior counsel T Niranjan Reddy told the court that the cement company chief has to monitor other affairs pertaining to various other companies and efforts. InduTech wallows in legal tangle, idle SEZ land caught in ED tussle Telangana pours cold water on Godavari-Cauvery linking Telangana has poured cold water on NDA government's grand plans to link Godavari with Cauvery.To overcome acute water crisis in Karnataka and . More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Free cosmetic breast surgery at govt hospital The world of cosmetic surgery, particularly breast reduction or augmentation, will no longer be limited to celebrities and the wealthy in Tamil Nadu. Network hit as demand for portability chokes Aircel Staring at bankruptcy, teleco Aircel is creating manual codes to facilitate porting requests, which has risen exponentially over the past few days. Kamal names party, targets graft, eyes southern coalition More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Govt to introduce hybrid energy policy PIL filed against night stays at Kankai temple Rs 7,574 crore sales tax to be recovered from Ahmedabad More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cabinet approves electrification, lines doubling projects for NCR Free software for apex court decisions HC seeks reply on Kashi cleanliness He pointed out that for attracting the tourists, the district administration should keep the city clean. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Sankirtan Mandali artists want youths to adopt spirituality Money stashed in CM grievance cell for Bijepur bypoll, alleges BJP Odisha cabinet approves Rs 900 crore rural drinking water projects More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP IAS body wants Prez rule in Delhi Soil Satyagraha against Chutka nuclear power plant project Wooing voters through development mantra More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Partition Museum a reminder that dividing people is never the answer' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Partition Museum in Amritsar before proceeding to meet chief minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday. Justin Trudeau floors Amritsar: 'An honour, filled with grace & humility' Manesar scam: CBI working to make 34 copies of 80,000-page chargesheet The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating a land acquisition scam that led to loss of around Rs 1,500 crore to farmers in Haryana's Gurgaon district, has another uphill task at hand ahead of the trial. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Govt to complete 50 of 99 irrigation plans by 2018: PM Modi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, February 21, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Govt to complete 50 of 99 irrigation plans by 2018: PM Modi "Each completed irrigation project would bring down the input cost of farmers", he said while addressing a national conference on doubling farmers' income by 2022. Centre to arm MPs with app to track work progress in own states The move is expected to provide district-wise information to the MP on his/her constituency and help him/her take better decisions related to MPLAD funds. It is also aimed at improving coordination at the district level. Cabinet okays Rs 60,000 crore fund for urban housing plan ​​"This will take care of the fund requirement for the next 4 years. The approval means we can raise funds when we need it rather than approaching the Cabinet," said housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri. More India News»

		Business
		RBI had warned banks thrice on possible misuse of SWIFT system The notification comes as the RBI has been under the spotlight after PNB disclosed last week it had been hit by a Rs 11,300 crore loan fraud. 'Introspect': Arun Jaitley's advice to auditors over PNB scam Qatar Airways reiterates it will launch airline in India with 'at least 100 planes' More Business News»

		Environment
		India to be the global host of World Environment Day 2018 The World Environment Day (WED) 2018 will be celebrated across India, involving all states and Union Territories. A week-long environmental awareness campaign and pollution mitigation activities are being planned in Delhi and other parts of the country from June 1-5. Chinese giant pandas unveiled to public in Finland Two giant pandas on loan from China have been unveiled at a zoo in central Finland and they have frolicked, galloped, climbed trees and played in the snow after a month-long quarantine. 100,000 orangutans killed in Borneo More Environment News»

		World
		UNICEF says Pakistan is riskiest country for newborns The UN children's agency in a report released Tuesday singled out Pakistan as the riskiest country for newborns, saying that out of every 1,000 children born in Pakistan, 46 die at birth. Nearly 200 dead in Syria, UN warns situation out of control Ukraine's president signs bill on Russia-backed regions The bill passed last month designates the areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as 'temporarily occupied' by 'aggressor country' Russia. It envisages the use of military force to get them back under Ukraine's control. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Anushka tones down on 'Pari' promotions Innovative marketing strategies are being used by the actors and filmmakers to promote their films and Anushka Sharma is no new. Her team made sure that they adopt a different marketing strategy this time around. Pics: Kareena looks exuberant at the gym 'Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi' teaser After a good response to Aanand L. Rai’s runaway comedy ‘Happy Bhag Jayegi’, the sequel of the film is now all set to hit the theatres on August 24, 2018, with not one but two characters named Happy. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Preventive treatment for peanut allergies succeeds in study Secret behind perfect alignment of Egypt's Pyramids decoded Google AI can predict heart disease risk from eye images Researchers at Google have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict the risk of heart diseases by scanning images of people's retina. The discovery may point to more ways to diagnose health issues from retinal images, researchers said. More Science News»

		Sports
		ICC rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and India are No 1 in ODIs India captain Virat Kohli has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batsmen rankings, while fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has become the top-ranked ODI bowler, as per the latest reshuffling of the rankings. Sindhu, Srikanth to lead India's charge at 2018 CWG India's charge in the badminton events of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 will be spearheaded by Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu, world No. 3 Kidambi Srikanth and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. Run-machine Kohli in line to surpass Don Bradman If Kohli manages another 104 in the remaining two T20Is to be played on February 21 and 24, he will move past Bradman’s scarcely believable mark of 974 runs in five Tests against England in 1930 to second on the all-time list of most runs scored on a tour. More Sports News»

		Technology
		BSNL discontinues seven prepaid plans State-owned telecom operator BSNL has announced that it has withdrawn some of its prepaid plans which include the data Special Tariff Vouchers (STV) and combo STV. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Nokia 5 vs Honor 7X: Comparison The device is expected to a give tough competition to the Nokia 5 and the recently launched Honor 7X because of its competitive pricing and specifications. Payment Apps: WhatsApp vs Paytm vs Google Tez More Technology News»

		Education
		Gujarat Common Entrance Test on April 23 Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) for admissions to engineering and pharmacy programmes will conduct Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GujCET) on April 23 this year. Number of JEE-M exam centres doubled this year clearedTo improve access to exam centres, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has doubled the number of cities from where candidates can take the Joint Entrance Exam-Main 2018 (JEE-M). HSC exams begin today, special needs kids find writers at 11th hour As if preparing for HSC exams wasn’t stressful enough, several students with special needs struggled to find a writer even a day before the exams were to begin. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bank cites technical error as Pathans await relief amount Octogenarian farmer Mehboobkhan Pathan from Beed was given his loan waiver certificate at the collector's office in October last year, but he has yet to receive the relief amount. School buses without speed governors to pay Rs 1,000 fine School buses and vans plying without mandatory speed governors will now attract a minimum fine of Rs 1,000. These vehicles will have to compulsorily maintain a speed limit of 40 kmph and, if found overspeeding, the RTO or traffic police can suspend permits. Kamala fire: BMC officials say they had taken action The 12 civic officials who were served chargesheets in the Kamala Mills case have pleaded innocence, saying that they had initiated action against the two restobars where a fire erupted on December 29, 2017, and killed 14 people. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		War between AAP government and officers as chief secretary says MLAs assaulted him An unprecedented crisis gripped the AAP government in Delhi on Tuesday with chief secretary Anshu Prakash alleging that he was assaulted by party MLAs at the chief minister's residence around midnight on Monday. He claimed that he received blows on his head and temple in the presence of both the CM and deputy CM. Cop guarding patient dies of bullet injury A Delhi Police head constable died of a gunshot injury in his head at a hospital at Kingsway in northwest Delhi on Tuesday. The cop was deployed to secure an inmate undergoing treatment. It is unclear as to how the cop was shot. Police are probing a suicide bid as well as an escape bid by the inmate. However, the inmate has not managed to flee. Tusker damages cars, shops in East Delhi An elephant went berserk damaging cars and shops near Laxmi Nagar early on Monday leading to a major scare among the locals. The mahout and his aide suffered injuries while trying to control the pachyderm. Police started an inquiry into the incident after a video shot by a passerby went viral on social media. A probe revealed that the animal went rogue after the mahout tried to chain it while it was eating. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Congress 'petrol man' expelled for 6 years Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dr G Parameshwara announced that Narayanaswamy had been expelled from party membership for six years. Smuggled gold worth Rs 95 lakh seized at KIA Smuggled gold estimated to be worth Rs 95 lakh was seized from passengers at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in the last three days. Speech-impaired student wants text tool on cab apps haik Shoeb, 23, may have cracked the toughest of entrance exams to enter IIMB, but hailing app-based taxis has proved to be a herculean task for him. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Vemula's mom accepts Rs 8 lakh from UoH 8 lakh offered by the University of Hyderabad (UoH) on Tuesday, nearly two years after her son's death. Grameena Bank officials booked for Rs 8.9 crore fraud 8.9 crore. Ready to move no-confidence motion: Naidu More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Truck crashes into tollgate, 2 in counter die Man stabs woman, himself in Chennai park Headmistress's chain snatched on school premises A man entered a school premises and robbed the headmistress at her office in Mappedu near Tiruvallur on Monday evening. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat Common Entrance Test on April 23 Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) for admissions to engineering and pharmacy programmes will conduct Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GujCET) on April 23 this year. Offline provisions to facilitate IGST refunds Swedish design week inaugurated More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		LIBS can solve mysteries of moon The technique of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) had been of tremendous use when the Indian scientists deciphered the conditions on moon after the Chandrayan mission-I and would continue to be handy in resolving the issues of earth and planetary science, opined head of the department of earth and planetary science of Allahabad University, Prof Jayant Kumar Pati. ​ UP Board Class X, XII exams: 15-year ban for 'dubious' exam centres Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UP Board) has decided to debar for a period of 15 years all those examination centres from where 'serious malpractices' have been reported in the ongoing class X and XII exams. HC grants bail to ex-manager in bank fraud case The Allahabad high court on Monday directed to release on bail, Manmohan Rai Chhabra, one of the officers of Union Bank of India, who in 2011 allegedly allowed payments against forged ‘Letter of Credit ’ issued by Punjab National Bank. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar: Parents oppose fee hike in private schools Parents of DAV Public Schools in the city on Tuesday alleged that schools are charging fees with compound interest forcing parents to bleed through their nose. They had conducted a signature campaign among the parents against the fee hike and planned to oppose the decision. Shoe hurled at Odisha CM in election rally Bhubaneswar police stations to get hi-tech interrogation halls More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Global think fest in Bhopal to gauge happiness Shrinking Narmada the biggest challenge for piped water supply Sahariya women can't marry non-tribals, says diktat More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Jalandhar woman castrates hubby for infidelity Mansa ADC, 2 others held for swindling Rs 8 cr Had Helped Acquire Mohali Land For Airport Problems at the city station? Register your grievance at railway complaint book More Chandigarh News»

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