News Digest: We haven't sought independence for Tibet since 1974, says Dalai Lama

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		India
		We haven't sought independence for Tibet since 1974, says Dalai Lama Dalit MPs to take up quota in pvt jobs with PM 6% dip in RTI applications, says CIC More India News»

		Business
		41 out of 159 foreign branches of state-owned banks in red "As per data reported by PSBs, 159 branches of PSBs are operating in foreign countries, of which 41 branches were in loss in the financial year 2016-17," Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. World Bank offical plays down PNB scam, says not a systemic issue No proposal under consideration to discontinue Rs 2,000 note: Govt More Business News»

		Environment
		​The sorry state of Earth's species, in numbers India needs $ 2.5 trillion to meet its 2030 climate change targets: Govt ​​"As per the country's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015, at least $ 2.5 trillion (at 2014-15 prices) will be required to meet its 2030 targets," Minister of State for Environment Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply. US sued after failing to submit climate change report ​​The Paris accord obligates the US to submit a report every two years detailing greenhouse gas emissions and steps taken to meet a goal to keep the global temperature rise "well below" 2 degrees Celsius. Its latest report should have been filed by January 1. More Environment News»

		World
		Streets deserted, airport closes for Bali's Day of Silence Indonesia's normally bustling Bali has shut down social media, turned away flights and shuttered all shops for a Day of Silence that marks New Year on the predominantly Hindu island. ​"Nyepi" began at 6 a.m. on Saturday, emptying streets and beaches for 24 hours except for special patrols to ensure silence is observed. UK court convicts Iraqi teenager for London train bombing Ahmed Hassan, 18, was found guilty of trying to murder the passengers on board an underground train heading to central London on Sept. 15 last year, prosecutors said. Putin urges high voter turnout ahead of Russian election Putin said in a televised address Friday that "the will of the people, the will of each Russian citizen will determine the path the country will take." More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kajol, son Yug give their 'Raid' review Ajay Devgn is back with yet another gripping investigative thriller ‘Raid’ and his family can’t stop gushing about it. Irrfan Khan is in good spirits: Abhinay Deo Irrfan Khan’s much-awaited official statement has left the world in shock and sadness. The actor has revealed that he is suffering from Neuroendocrine Tumour, bringing his family, friends, the film industry and fans come to a screeching halt. Pics: Taimur, Laksshya spotted on a playdate Though the internet is flooded with pictures of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's son Taimur, the paparazzi just can't get enough of him.However, this time there was yet another cute kid keeping Taimur company. It was none other than Tusshar Kapoor's son Laksshya More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Over 6.25 lakh children smoke cigarette in India daily: Study Although fewer children smoke a cigarette in India than on average in medium HDI nations, more than 4,29,500 boys and 1,95,500 girls in this country smoke cigarette each day, the report said and called for action from policymakers. Rutgers study shows high fibre diet is antidote to diabetes After year in space, astronaut's DNA differs from twin's Space travel caused lasting changes to 7% genes of astronaut Scott Kelly, according to a Nasa study which compared his DNA to that of his identical twin brother on Earth. Nasa’s Twins Study brought 10 research teams from around the US together to discover what happens to the human body after spending one year in space. More Science News»

		Sports
		All England Open: PV Sindhu beats Okuhara to enter semis Ace India shuttler PV Sindhu overcame a stiff challenge from the seventh seed Nozomi Okuhara to book her spot in the women's singles semi-finals of the 2018 All England Open Championships in Bermingham on Friday. Bangladesh beat SL in drama-filled match, face India in final Bangladesh pulled off a sensational two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka under dramatic circumstances to set up a summit clash against India in the Nidahas Twenty20 cricket tri-series on Friday. UCL quarters: Real Madrid draw Juventus in rematch Manchester City will face Liverpool in an all-English Champions League quarter-final while Juventus have a chance to gain revenge on holders Real Madrid in a repeat of last year's final. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Infosys to open technology & innovation hub in Connecticut IT major Infosys has announced that it will establish a USD 20.6 million-technology and innovation hub in the US state of Connecticut which is expected to create some 1,000 good paying, high tech jobs. British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta to beat Tesla, plans to build world's biggest lithium ion battery Since its completion in December 2017, Tesla's South Australia battery has surpassed expectations. Apple goes all out to curb screen addiction amongst children, launches new page called 'Families' The page lets parents approve or decline app purchases from their children's device. More Technology News»

		Education
		Deferred admission helps Presidency University get more applications FYJC aspirants now have to check college cut-offs online CBSE scraps 6 subjects for Class 9, 10, 11 & 12: Find out details here The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided decided to discontinue the English Communicative (EC) course for Class 9 and 10 across the country. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Near-total ban could hit housing sector, key to Mumbai: Supreme Court Soon, pay 50 paise recycling charge on milk packet Cellphone thief behind 3 snatchings in six days at WR stations nabbed More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Fatal attraction: Pistol goes off as youth poses for FB 'likes' The excitement of seeing a real pistol for the first time prompted 22-year-old Vijay to pose with the gun on Thursday night so that he could upload the photos on Facebook and get likes. JNU professor booked for sexual harassment Delhi Police has registered an FIR against a Jawaharlal Nehru University professor after a group of students alleged that he had been sexually harassing them. The women had approached the Vasant Kunj (north) police station claiming that the professor was in the habit of making explicit remarks on their clothes and touched them inappropriately while delivering lessons. Arvind Kejriwal apology: AAP Punjab unit revolts, but opts not to split Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s unconditional apology to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia led to an open revolt in its Punjab unit, with state unit president Bhagwant Mann and co-president Aman Arora resigning from their posts in protest on Friday. Lok Insaaf Party (LIP), which has two MLAs, too announced it would end its alliance with AAP. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cops seize papers from Vikram's Chennai office has returned with a huge pile of documents related to the scandal. BMRCL wants stay on ESMA tag to Metro lifted The corporation apprehends that employees, who have threatened to go on strike if their demands are not met by March 22, may stop Metro services. Boy dies after IT firm gate crashes on him More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Drunk vendor beaten to death SSC student critical after accident Two brothers arrested, arms seized More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		2 suspected for death of informant A 35-year-old police informer was murdered in Sunguvar Chathiram on Friday morning.The deceased . MTC conductor who fell short by 1 asked not to report to work 1 between the value of tickets sold by him and the amount collected. 6 Tamil Nadu convicts to take UK music college test in jail You can cage the body, but not the soul, they say.Skills and talent are known to bloom in the most unlikely milieu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Angadia worker shot dead in robbery After 28 years, DGP revives redressal panel Will nab the murderers soon: DGP More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Akhara parishad holds important meeting Members of all India Akhara Parishad held an important meeting at Panchayti Bada Udasi Akhara, Kdyganj, on Friday. Kumbh 2019 to show on Google map The visitors coming to Kumbh 2019, including Indians and several foreign nationals will not have to wander searching for various roads, camps and ghats etc in the vast Mela area. The maze of roads in the tent city of the vast mela area, spread over 800 acres of land beside river Ganga, could be seen on the palm of any smart phone user by accessing Google map. IIT-A organises Aparoksha Aparoksha’—the four day technical fiesta of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad kicked off at Jhalwa campus here on late Thursday night. The fest will witness over dozens of different technical events. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha govt to construct 100 hostels for OBC/SEBC students The state government on Friday decided to set up 100 hostels for Plus II students belonging to the other backward classes (OBC) and socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC). Odisha college girl becomes youngest AICC member BJD reinstates Raghunath Mohanty as vice president More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Pvt schools to move court over RTE fee delay House members raise alarm over women safety & water scarcity in state Magisterial inquiry ordered into Sagar 'custody' death More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Navjot Singh Sidhu cites STF findings, seeks Majithia's arrest Provide permission documents in three days: MC to restaurant ID numbers for properties in state to follow Ludhiana model More Chandigarh News»

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