News Digest

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, March 12, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Macron announces extra €700m for green energy, hails 'solar mamas' French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced an additional investment of 700 million euros for global solar energy generation by 2022 to reduce the use of fossil fuels and help combat climate change. France had earlier committed 300 million euros for promoting solar energy around the world. Work for 'comprehensive justice' to farmers, says House panel Shami's kin reach out to wife's lawyer to settle outside court More India News»

		Business
		Coca-Cola bets on coconut water, fruit juices in India Honda Aircraft enters India market for its business plane HondaJet ​​Honda Aircraft Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor, has entered the Indian market. It has appointed Arrow Aircraft Sales and Charters Private Ltd as an authorised sales representative based in New Delhi for the HondaJet, an advanced light jet. Trade war with US will only bring disaster to global economy: China After pressure from allies, the United States has opened the way for more exemptions from tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminium that US President Donald Trump set last week. More Business News»

		Environment
		Global fisheries to be 20% less productive in 2300: Study This bleak future will be characterised by 9.6 degrees Celsius increase in mean surface air temperature, nearly 10 times the warming we have seen to this point. The extended climate warming will drastically alter wind patterns, boost ocean surface temperatures and melt nearly all the sea ice in polar regions. China to build massive $1.5 billion panda conservation area China's forestry ministry announced Thursday an agreement between the bank and the provincial government to finance the Giant Panda National Park's construction by 2023. The park aims to bolster the local economy while improving breeding conditions for wild pandas living in the mountainous region. Diver films rubbish wasteland in Bali waters Millions of tourists are drawn to Bali's palm-fringed scenery and rich marine life, but a British diver has released stark footage highlighting a growing problem in its famously crystal-clear waters: plastic rubbish. More Environment News»

		World
		Saudi king establishes anti-corruption prosecution units Trump says he rejected Mexico request about border wall US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he rejected a demand from Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto that Trump should say that Mexico would not have to pay for a proposed US border wall. Trump brought up the issue when the crowd started chanting, "build that wall." Japan marks 7th anniversary of tsunami that killed 18,000 They bowed their heads, hands clasped or palms firmly pressed together. They stood in grassy areas or roadsides overlooking the choppy sea. In Japan's capital, they lit candles and offered flowers. Some dabbed at tears. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Photo: Ace designer Manish Malhotra remembers good friend Sridevi 'Padmaavat' box-office collection sixth week: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film becomes year's first blockbuster According to a report on BoxOfficeIndia.com, the film earned Rs 4 crore in the sixth week of its theatrical run. With this the film has collected Rs 279.84 crore, making it the first blockbuster of 2018. 'Hate Story 4' box-office collection Day 2: Urvashi Rautela starrer remains steady on Saturday Urvashi Rautela starrer ‘Hate Story 4’ made waves ever since its raunchy trailer released. The film has managed to sustain the audience’s interest on the second day of its theatrical run. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA satellites recreate solar eruption in 3D Scientists have mapped and recreated solar bursts in 3D using three NASA satellites, an advance that may help predict how such events may affect weather around Earth, endanger spacecraft and astronauts. Managing eating habits may be key to mitigate malaria: Study Malaria infections might be brought under control by managing the eating habits of infected people or animals, as a new study suggests that meal times are an important driver in enabling the disease to thrive. New app can help smartphones monitor your BP The newly developed smartphone app and hardware could help measure blood pressure more accurately than existing cuff devices. ​​The team, from Michigan State University in the US, also discovered a more convenient measurement point. More Science News»

		Sports
		You need bowlers to win matches: Ashish Nehra Ashish Nehra humbly brushes aside any suggestion of him being a popular name on the Internet. He reasons that he can't be a big name, since he is not there on any of the social media platforms. AITA ignores Bopanna's reservation, pairs him with Paes Sending out a strong message that it won't allow players to interfere in selection matters, the AITA brought back old warhorse Leander Paes in the Davis Cup team despite "reservations" from seasoned campaigner Rohan Bopanna. Chhetri hat-trick takes Bengaluru FC to ISL final Sunil Chhetri played like a man possessed as his superb hat-trick ensured a convincing 3-1 win for Bengaluru FC against FC Pune City in an entertaining second leg semi-final of this year's Indian Super League. More Sports News»

		Technology
		19 startups backed by Ratan Tata How to hide private photos on Google Photos We all know that Google Photos really come handy whenever we want to store photos. It saves us a lot of storage space on our smartphone and also helps in keeping our photos organised. Apple may junk this 'most-copied' iPhone design Apple last year took the smartphone industry by storm with the unveiling of its tenth-anniversary iPhone, iPhone X. The smartphone sports a notch at the top of its screen. The feature now seems to have become a rage among Android smartphone makers. Leaks suggest many of the upcoming Android smartphones to feature notch. In fact, search giant Google too is adopting the ‘Display Cutout’ support as revealed by the recently-announced Android P Developer Preview 1. Some Android with the 'famed notch' have also hit the market. More Technology News»

		Education
		Gujarat board exams to begin on Monday Last-minute MCI rule tweak stumps medical aspirants Mumbai University: Mass media, BAF are most preferred choices of students More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Two alert cops nab pillion rider trying to escape after snatching phone NGO fundraiser for kids afflicted with cancer on March 22 Kandivli 'basti' shows the way with garbage segregation More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Drunk' law student crashes car into divider, 2 of her friends die The friends first attended a college fest in Noida, then went to a pub in CP. Around 1am, they drove towards Murthal (about 50km from Delhi) to eat. The speeding car lost control at a T-point and crashed into the divider. The car turned turtle and stopped after hitting a traffic signal. PIL in HC over Murthal toll plaza plan BIS frets as fake ISI mark on helmets More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Netas' meddling singes force's morale: Top cop Congress ditches JD(S), fields 3 candidates; BJP picks Rajeev Chandrasekhar Archaeologists dig deep into history of Kannada language More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cops counsel girl trying to jump in front of vehicle The presence of mind of two observant cops saved the life of a 22-year-old engineering student. Student suicides: The silent epidemic claims 150 in 2017-18 K Chandrasekhar Rao to storm Delhi, emulate Modi avatar Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao plans to emulate the 2014 Modi avatar in the run-up to the 2019 parliamentary elections and catapult himself as a national leader. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cauvery row about water quality now After 5 die on one day, cops enlist 'Yama' to push safety Needed: Wider bridges to give rail users right of way More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat board exams to begin on Monday Man cheated by 'looteri dulhan' Subhan taken to Bharuch to reconstruct Surat terror plan More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Congress behaviour has changed after Gujrat polls: Akhilesh Yadav Phulpur bypoll: 19 lakh voters to decide fates of 22 candidates 'Pehle Bhai, Phir Sapai' adds punch to Atiq Ahmad 's campaign Bhai dete sabka saath - hum bhai ke saath" are giving nightmares to Samajwadi Party in Muslim-majority pockets of Phulpur parliamentary seat. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Why this man got his bride married Basudeb Tappo, 28, of Pamara village in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, got his wife remarried by solemnising her marriage to her lover, after finding out that she was forced to tie the knot with him as the girl’s parents had opposed their match. Customs seize Rs 22 lakh worth of gold from Bhubaneswar airport The intelligence unit of Customs and officer from Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Sunday caught 4 men while carrying gold and foreign currency at Biju Patnaik International Airport here. They were coming from Bangkok in Air India flight. Man dies during treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, kin stage protest More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		After 35 hours of struggle, boy rescued from borewell Minor girl hangs self in Jabalpur after stalker beats her parents BJP names Soni & Ajay Pratap, Cong Rajmani Patel for RS More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Abohar MC chief's resignation rejected Resignation of BJP councillor Pramil Kalani from presidentship of Abohar municipal council has left the saffron party in a quandary. Haryana names AFMC ex-head for Rajya Sabha seat Over 250 passports for Punjab found dumped in Haryana village More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: A clean-up that 'killed' 7 lakh jobs in khadi sector

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, March 11, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		A clean-up that 'killed' 7 lakh jobs in khadi sector The official figures seem to suggest so. Data recently provided by the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises to the Lok Sabha shows that the number of people employed in the khadi sector fell from 11.6 lakh to 4.6 lakh between 2015-16 and 2016-17. PFI-run centre indoctrinated recruits with hypnosis: NIA 3 security men kill selves in 4 days in Kashmir One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper shot himself with his service rifle in Srinagar on Saturday, taking the number of suicides among security men to three in the last four days in the strife-torn Valley. More India News»

		Business
		'Time ripe for holding firm for PSBs to fix fund-crunch' Anand Mahindra doesn't fear trade war as 'world needs India' GST council meet: Existing return filing system extended; e-way bill rollout in April More Business News»

		Environment
		Global fisheries to be 20% less productive in 2300: Study This bleak future will be characterised by 9.6 degrees Celsius increase in mean surface air temperature, nearly 10 times the warming we have seen to this point. The extended climate warming will drastically alter wind patterns, boost ocean surface temperatures and melt nearly all the sea ice in polar regions. China to build massive $1.5 billion panda conservation area China's forestry ministry announced Thursday an agreement between the bank and the provincial government to finance the Giant Panda National Park's construction by 2023. The park aims to bolster the local economy while improving breeding conditions for wild pandas living in the mountainous region. Diver films rubbish wasteland in Bali waters Millions of tourists are drawn to Bali's palm-fringed scenery and rich marine life, but a British diver has released stark footage highlighting a growing problem in its famously crystal-clear waters: plastic rubbish. More Environment News»

		World
		Xi poised to become China's leader for life China's rubber-stamp legislature is all set to approve tomorrow constitutional changes abolishing a two-term limit for the president, paving the way for Xi Jinping to become the country's leader for life. Amid little scrutiny, US military ramps up in Afghanistan The US is adding military advisers and combat aircraft as part of President Donald Trump's new Afghanistan war strategy, but Congress appears to be paying little attention. Rational yet unpredictable: NKorea's Kim an enigma for US Kim Jong Un has been accused of executing generals, murdering relatives, presiding over global criminal operations and has threatened the United States with nuclear armageddon. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sridevi's last pic with sister-in-law Sunita The untimely departure of legendary actress Sridevi has been the biggest shock for her family and fans. Prabhudeva to direct 'Dabangg 3'? Putting to rest all the speculations surrounding the much awaited Salman Khan starrer 'Dabangg 3', actor-turned-director Prabhudheva has reportedly confirmed that he will be directing the third instalment. Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Bhatt on 'Sadak 2' set After the success of ‘Sadak’, Mahesh Bhatt is all set to revive the film with Sanjay Dutt. The two were recently snapped on the sets of ‘Sadak 2’ sharing a candid moment together. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Stored blood may be unsafe for severely injured patients: Study Blood stored longer may be less safe for patients with massive blood loss and shock as it may have adverse effects, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin. Bacteria travel from gut, cause autoimmune response: Yale researchers This research suggests promising new approaches in treating chronic autoimmune conditions, including systemic lupus and autoimmune liver disease. Women wearing heavy makeup less likely to be perceived as leaders: Study Participants were asked to view a series of images featuring the same woman without cosmetics and with makeup applied for a "social night out". Computer software was used to manipulate the faces and the amount of makeup was also manipulated in the face images. More Science News»

		Sports
		Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh pull off stunning win after Mushfiqur heroics Bangladesh pulled off a memorable record chase to stun Sri Lanka by five wickets in the Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series here on Saturday, ending their recent run of reverses against the islanders owing to Mushfiqur Rahim's belligerent 35-ball 72. India to play shorter formats first before Tests in overseas tours Having learnt a harsh lesson from the South Africa tour, India will from now on play the shorter formats first during overseas tours to help acclimatise with the conditions before a Test series, the BCCI said on Saturday. EPL: Rashford double helps United beat Liverpool 2-1 Marcus Rashford scored twice in the first 24 minutes of his first start of 2018 before Manchester United held on for a 2-1 win over fierce rival Liverpool to strengthen their second place in the Premier League on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Telecom operators who have shut down operations have themselves to blame, claim officials The carriers should have anticipated the change in paradigm given that the telecom sector has always been brutally competitive, the person said, pointing out that Jio had bought airwaves supporting data back in 2010. Mivi unveils its Bluetooth-enabled neckband headset Mivi, an Indian electronic gadgets brand on Friday introduced Collar wireless Bluetooth neckband earphones at Rs 2,999. New chip technology can boost quantum computing power An international team, including Chinese researchers, has demonstrated a large-scale integrated quantum photonic circuit, which may pave the way for manufacturing massive components for the realization of an optical quantum computer, a new study revealed. More Technology News»

		Education
		Primary school enrolments down 3.2 lakh, secondary up 10 lakh Survey: Gender gap in schools, colleges increases with age Delhi: Women guards at south corporation schools More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Naaz Cinema, 6 other properties sealed by BMC over Rs 28cr property tax dues Mumbai on tenterhooks as 12,000 farmers reach doorstep Coast Guard copter crashlands in Murud, woman co-pilot in ICU More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: Women guards at south corporation schools 'Occultist' dupes couple of Rs 16.5 lakh with story of buried Mughal treasure Sealing drive: Ajay Maken offers help to find solution More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Clear agenda helps JD(S) romp home in MCC's mock elections Kasavanahalli residents hit streets seeking amenities "Both the main road and the interior roads are in terrible shape; there are no footpaths for pedestrians. Lokayukta may be shifted to ward tomorrow More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Campaign eroding TRS at grassroots' On at least six occasions, Telangana police over several months denied permission to exercise his basic democratic right to hold public meetings. Professor M Kodandaram: Autocrats erasing memory of Telangana struggle Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) chairman Professor M Kodandaram said remembering Telangana movement and events (Million March) associated with it is not a crime. Barricades trigger traffic gridlock, cops keep key routes out of bound While the police eventually denied permission for the march, citing law and order issues, the traffic restrictions imposed 11am onwards left office-goers struggling to reach their destinations. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Inmates complain of poor quality food at girl hostel Cellphones are like Karna's 'kavacha kundala', says HC "We make it clear that 99% of the citizens are carrying cell phones with them and the cell phones have become not only a part of the life, but also part of the body (like the Kavacha Kundalam of Karna from Mahabharatha). She beat 200 'gentlemen' for Sword of Honour More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		37 students can't take board exam as school not affiliated Probationer IPS officer levels serious charges Dholera leads, Veraval lags behind in CSR More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Phulpur bypoll: 19 lakh voters to decide fates of 22 candidates 'Pehle Bhai, Phir Sapai' adds punch to Atiq Ahmad 's campaign Bhai dete sabka saath - hum bhai ke saath" are giving nightmares to Samajwadi Party in Muslim-majority pockets of Phulpur parliamentary seat. BJP's worst fears have come true with BSP-SP tie-up: Akhilesh Yadav A high voltage campaign has rocked Phulpur and Gorakhpur that will elect their MPs on March 11, following exit by UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Keshav Prasad Maurya. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Hardik Patel to address Kudumi community in Odisha Youth's death sparks protest in Puri Union minister raps BJD govt, accuses CM of playing vote bank politics More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		5 IAS officers transferred, Jamod back in Ashoknagar as collector Curtain to go up on theatre fest Eye on ticket, BJP leaders scramble for medical college in their areas More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Business tries drug trade, gets caught with heroin worth Rs 4crore -based trader who turned to drug peddling landed in the police net late on Friday night. Month before sowing, panic over spurious cotton seeds Nearly a month before the sowing of cotton starts in Punjab, the issue of spurious cotton seeds has sent alarm bells ringing in the state agriculture department. Aadhaar must for National wrestling meets This comes close on the heels of six junior wrestlers being found overage during the recently-concluded Junior National Wrestling Championship held in Jaipur from February 22 to 25. More Chandigarh News»

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