News Digest: Karnataka election 2018: Chamarajpet turns into cauldron of uncertainties

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, April 06, 2018
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		India
		Karnataka election 2018: Chamarajpet turns into cauldron of uncertainties Chamarajpet assembly constituency, in the heart of Bengaluru, is in focus with two muslim leaders swapping sides and set for a faceoff. Here, the Congress, Janata Dal (secular) and a determined BJP are trying to render the contest a triangular affair. Cambridge Analytica may have accessed 5.6 lakh Indians' data: Facebook ​​​These half a million users were affected after 335 Indian users installed the now inactive app, thisisyourdigitallife. Globally, Facebook estimates a total of 87 million users to have been affected. Government may hike payout to flyers for flight delays, cancellations More India News»

		Business
		RBI dumps GVA model, switches back to GDP to measure economy IndiGo says no to Air India on current sale terms Air India staff unions write to PM Modi; flag concerns about stake sale More Business News»

		Environment
		Over 100 tiny plastic bits present in every meal: Study With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste Extinct monitor lizard had four eyes: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Twitter: 1 million accounts suspended for 'terrorism promotion' Trump deploys National Guard at Mexico border Trump administration to hit more Russians with sanctions The United States is expected to impose sanctions on more Russians under a law passed last year in response to alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kolhapur enjoys a musical fiesta Raipur's tryst with Kuchipudi Storytelling session by the youngsters of Aurangabad More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New tech to make satellite launches more accessible Women tend to underestimate their intelligence When comparing a female and a male student, both with a GPA of 3.3, the male student is likely to say he is smarter than 66 per cent of the class, and the female student is likely to say she is smarter than only 54 per cent of the class. Heart of Milky Way may host thousands of black holes: Study There may be tens of thousands of blackholes at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy, say scientists who have discovered a dozen of them, lending support to a decades-old prediction. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live: Commonwealth Games 2018: Day 2 India's schedule at Gold Coast CWG on Day 2 Having witnessed a successful opening day of the Commonwealth Games with weightlifters Mirabai Chanu and P Gururaja winning gold and silver medals respectively, Day 2 will begin with lawn bowls as Indian athletes will be in action in multiple events. Mirabai Chanu buries Rio ghost with CWG record Leaving behind depression that she had had to battle following her 2016 Olympics disappointment, the 23-year-old emerged as the most powerful woman in the Commonwealth Games when she swept the Games records More Sports News»

		Technology
		Motorola expected to launch Moto G6, G6 Play and G6 Plus smartphones on April 19 Lenovo-owned Motorola is all set to launch its next generation Moto G series of smartphones. The company has started sending invites for the launch event on April 19th at Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is expected that the company will launch its latest Moto G6 series of smartphones at the event. How to check the apps that have access to your Facebook data The Cambridge data scandal has created a wave of distress among Facebook users. People are stressed and worried about the security of their data. After smartphones, here's another device in which OnePlus is going the Apple way OnePlus is all geared up to launch its next generation smartphone -- OnePlus 6. Earlier this week, the company confirmed the name and some specifications of the yet-to-be launched smartphone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Exempt Class 12 students from economics re-exam: Tharoor to Javadekar Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged HRD minister Prakash Javadekar to exempt CBSE Class 12 students from the economics paper re-test on "compassionate grounds". M K Surappa appointed Anna University vice-chancellor Anna University has been headless since the exit of former vice-chancellor Rajaram in May 2016. Agra University: Wrong question paper distributed to 20,000 students More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Pydhonie area A fire broke out in a building in Mumbai's Pydhonie area on Friday early morning, a fire official said. 'Slum-dweller sold baby to repay loan' The Wadala TT police probing a baby-selling racket on Thursday received the DNA paternity test report of biological fathers of two babies sold by the parents. Nagpur E-way: Thane, Vidarbha farmers use payout to live it up More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Day after controversial bill, Kerala swallows a bitter pill CBI books Diamond Power MD, others for Rs 2,654 crore bank fraud After registering a case, the CBI teams on Thursday raided several places in Vadodara including the firm's office in Gorwa area and residence of managing director Amit Bhatnagar.Sumit is the joint managing director. NGT rap for no reply on poser on brick kilns "In case the states fail to reply before the next date of hearing, May 2, they would be liable to be saddled with costs," the bench added. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka election 2018: Chamarajpet turns into cauldron of uncertainties Chamarajpet assembly constituency, in the heart of Bengaluru, is in focus with two muslim leaders swapping sides and set for a faceoff. Here, the Congress, Janata Dal (secular) and a determined BJP are trying to render the contest a triangular affair. Karnataka election 2018: Deadline nears but enrolment is no mean feat for aspiring voters Despite Karnataka’s chief electoral officer (CEO) announcing that citizens can apply for enrolment till April 14 and make it to the final voters’ list for the May 12 polls, BBMP officials are making applicants run from pillar to post. Chamarajpet turns into cauldron of uncertainties More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Salman fans in city come out in support Hyderabad's Sallu is doctor & ruthless hunter, killed blackbucks in karnataka Some cheer: Govt moves HC to vacate fee hike stay More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Devotee held with pistol, 46 bullets at Alipiri 73000 held as protests slow down state Ex-director of IIT-Ropar is new Anna University VC More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Kidnappers take ransom in cheque! Mohan Jha to be in-charge CP Bhagat cleared for SPG stint More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		MA student shot at in class at AU campus, accused on the run A MA first year (second semester) student of Allahabad University was shot at by an ex-student inside a classroom of the philosophy department at the Allahabad University campus, the limits of Colonelganj police station here on Thursday afternoon. Rs 200-crore revamp to make roads in Allahabad Kumbh-ready Play Panch Parmeshwar staged in Allahabad More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Braving rain and change of venue, residents show love for folk dance The third and concluding evening of the 8th state-level folk dance and folk music festival was held at Rabindra Mandap instead of the regular venue Utkal Mandap open-air auditorium due to rain Ganja worth Rs 15 lakh seized in Khandagiri Khandagiri police here on Wednesday seized ganja worth over Rs 15 lakh from two persons.One of the accused was carrying the narcotics weighing nearly 152 kg in a luxury car. Centre urges Odisha to share disaster management experience with other states More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MoS status to babas: Narmada fishermen slam State government's move With an eye on Assembly polls, BJP launches Kisan Samman Yatra in 197 seats Photo exhibition and cycling for the love of sparrows More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Shwet Malik to take charge on April 8 No bill for booze, Punjab vends cashing in Cotton sowing season on, but recommended variety list not out More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: TV journalists' body condemns FIR against TOI's Srinagar reporter

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, April 05, 2018
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		India
		TV journalists' body condemns FIR against TOI's Srinagar reporter Jammu and Kashmir: Stone-pelting triggers crash, 2 jawans killed No need to visit police stations after launch of complaint portal More India News»

		Business
		Infosys ex-CFO's severance pay attracts service tax FreeCharge founder may raise $30 million for new business India pips Japan to become second largest crude steel maker More Business News»

		Environment
		With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste Extinct monitor lizard had four eyes: Study Govt expands ambit of emission standards for 5 industries to fight foul air The ministry took into account the “seriousness of air pollution that has direct impact on the human population” and therefore decided to waive of public\stakeholders’ consultation before notifying these standards under the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2018. More Environment News»

		World
		Prince Philip in 'good spirits' after hip surgery Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip is "comfortable and in good spirits" after he underwent a planned hip replacement surgery in a London hospital on Wednesday. Hundreds stage sit-in supporting radical Pak cleric Nawaz Sharif: Won't accept any delay in general elections Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday the country is now trapped in martial laws as he warned that his party will not accept any delay in the general election which is scheduled to be held in July. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Preity Zinta: Interesting Instagram pictures SRK takes a helicopter to Vasai for Zero shoot Shah Rukh Khan is known by his moniker 'Badshah of Bollywood'. After hearing this interesting tidbit from the sets of 'Zero', it seems like he is royalty after all. SRK to remake Kamal Haasan's 'Hey Ram' According to latest reports, Shah Rukh Khan, who was also a part of the original project, has decided to remake the movie in Hindi now. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cargo-packed Dragon arrives at space station SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship arrived today at the International Space Station, packed with food, gear and science experiments for the astronauts living in orbit. Coffee may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms: Study Coffee or caffeine has recently been suggested as a strategy to prevent dementia, both in patients with Alzheimer's disease and in normal ageing processes, due to its action in blocking molecules - adenosine receptors - which may cause dysfunctions and diseases in old age. 3D map of universe helps find 4,000 early galaxies Astronomers have created one of the largest 3D maps of the infant universe, and discovered about 4,000 early galaxies, many of which may have evolved like the Milky Way. They looked back in time to 16 different epochs (period of time in history) between 11 and 13 billion years ago. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live: Commonwealth Games 2018: Day 1 History meets culture at CWG 2018 opening ceremony Australia celebrated its ancestry and native traditions in a soul-stirring Commonwealth Games opening ceremony but protests by indigenous aboriginals against the very idea of Commonwealth came as a poignant reminder of the unforgotten colonial brutalities. BCCI media rights deal gets close to billion-dollar mark The media rights for India's bilateral series at home for the next five-year cycle (2018-2023) is slowly nearing the billion-dollar mark with the second day of the e-auction stopping at a mind-boggling Rs 6032.5 crore. More Sports News»

		Technology
		YouTube shooting: Manager's account hacked to spread fake news Vadim Lavrusik, product manager at YouTube, tweeted about being safe during the shooting that occured at YouTube headquarters. However, soon after that his account was hacked and was used to spread fake news. Facebook damage control mode on: Launches tool to remove apps Popular social networking giant Facebook is still facing a lot of flak after the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Taking lessons from the incident the company is now focusing more on the privacy settings of the users. The company has rolled out a new tool which enables bulk removal of third party apps and all the posts those apps may have published on your behalf. IPL fans, Reliance Jio has a 'gift' for you For the next two months, cricket fever will grip the country as the Indian Premier League is set to begin on April 7. To cash in on the cricket craze, telecom operator Reliance Jio has launched a special pack for the Indian telecom market. More Technology News»

		Education
		Bihar: Now, avail education loan at just 1% interest UP B.Ed JEE 2018 Admit Card likely to be released on April 5 The UP B.Ed JEE Admit Card is likely to be released on April 5, 2018. However, it is highly likely that it can be released on Wednesday evening too. India's top universities: IISc Bangalore, JNU make it to the top spots Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore leads the list of top institutions in the overall and university categories, according to the National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for 2018. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Chhota Rajan's brother told to return Chembur land Thirteen years after underworld don Chhota Rajan's brother Deepak Nikhalje and his construction firm won a piece of prime land in an auction, the Bombay high court has ordered him to return the plot. Protests against SC order insult to Ambedkar: Sena The Sena morninger, Saamna, has warned that the latest mob frenzy on the SC's verdict on the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act will bring the nation on the brink of disaster. Elphinstone Road FOB, Nagpur hospital get RS members' funds Under MPLAD scheme, launched in 1993, each MP is entitled to spend Rs 5 crore per year for developmental work. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Teen kills self over poor results A 16-year-old girl studying in Class XI allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her room in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri on Tuesday evening.No suicide note was recovered. Seal big shops in Delhi's residential areas: SC Unauthorised Colonies, Slums Spared For Now AIIMS doctor performs 'wrong' procedure More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru cops crack down, shoot at 26 criminals in 7 months The crackdown on criminals in the tech capital is intensifying: 26 anti-social elements, including rowdies, have been shot at by police in the past seven months. Techie gets 10 years for peddling drugs A young software engineer, who was working with Accenture, was awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment on Tuesday after he was convicted of peddling drugs. In a huge relief, reserve police get a bus with loo For the first time, Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) personnel deployed for long hours in public places will have easy access to something as basic as a toilet. A brand new bus fitted with a western-style loo has been made available to them since March 30, much to the collective relief of the forces. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Indigo tyre burst: Plane could have caught fire Clad in uniform, boy wants to put thieves behind bars A long list: 4,000 wishes in 14 years Over 4,000 wishes of children suffering from life-threatening diseases have been fulfilled in the last 14 years, thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation's efforts. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		How Southern Railway is making 'golden hour' count Garbage cart used for last journey of destitute man Opposition bandh likely to hit normal life in Tamil Nadu More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mercury soars to 41 degree Celsius in 4 towns Ahmedabad The city temperatures soared to 39.5 degrees celsius on Wednesday, with the weather remaining dry and less windy. 'Save flights from stray dogs' Dogged by stray canine menace, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has approached the Gujarat high court to deal with presence of dogs on the airstrip at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport. Grocer's shop robbed at knifepoint More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Play Panch Parmeshwar staged in Allahabad Vandalised statue replaced, to remain under CCTV, cops' vigil Underwater drones to be used for rescue ops, surveillance in Kumbh Amping up its preparation for the mega fair, the police department would be using two underwater drones during the Kumbh-2019 for the first time to help it in rescue and surveillance operations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Centre urges Odisha to share disaster management experience with other states Three BJD Rajya Sabha members took oath in Odia Structural inspection of Jagannath Temple's treasury sparks controversy More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh government gives MoS status to 5 godmen MP govt gives MoS status to 5 godmen Computer Baba flaunts MoS status, scraps campaign against Shivraj govt Weightlifting: How Priyanka Vaishya gained foothold in male bastion More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		4 planning IPL 'promotion' of Khalistan held The counter-intelligence wing of Punjab Police on April 2 arrested four youths from Gunachur village in Banga subdivision of Nawanshahr district, who were allegedly trained by Pakistan's ISI. Haryana wakes up to 13 illegal buildings in Sirsa dera headquarters Tells HC It Has Withdrawn CLU Teachers to stage state-level protest in Patiala on April 15 Several teachers’ unions under the label of a joint forum ‘Sanjha Adhyapak Morcha’ on Wednesday announced to voice their concerns in support of their demands and stage a state-level protest in Patiala on April 15. More Chandigarh News»

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