News Digest: Karnataka Assembly elections: Siddaramaiah to contest from Badami too

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, April 22, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Karnataka Assembly elections: Siddaramaiah to contest from Badami too The father of 'Nirbhaya law' opposed death penalty Don't keep original documents of dropouts: AICTE The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has asked all technical institutions not to retain original certificates of students if they discontinue with their courses. The council has also warned that violations of the directive could lead to punitive action, which includes suspension of approval, a fine of five times of the total fee collected and even reduction of approved intake. More India News»

		Business
		HDFC Bank Q4 net profit goes up by 20% ​The bank’s net profit for year ended March 2018 was Rs 17,486 crore, up 20.2%, over Rs 14,549 crore in the year ended March 31, 2017. The bank’s board of directors recommended a dividend of Rs 13 per equity share, which has face value of Rs 2, for FY18, as against Rs 11 per share for the previous year. Cabinet approves ordinance to seize assets of economic fugitives Q4 profit, bonus shares propel TCS's market valuation near $100 billion-mark More Business News»

		Environment
		Govt calls for time-bound execution of clean air plan The NCAP calls for a long-term time-bound national-level plan to control air pollution. Under this, the ministry aims to augment air quality monitoring in 100 non-attainment cities. Novel plastic-eating enzyme created Scientists have created an enzyme which can digest some of the most commonly polluting plastics. The discovery could result in a recycling solution for millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, made of polyethylene terephthalate which currently persists for hundreds of years in the environment. ​ Loopholes in draft National Forest Policy flagged Over 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and questioned environment ministry over the rationale of proposing involvement of private parties in regeneration of forests. More Environment News»

		World
		17 killed as 2 dragon boats capsize in southern China Seventeen people were killed after two dragon boats capsized in southern China, authorities said Sunday. ​The boats were practicing Saturday for a race in the Taohua River in the city of Guilin when the accident happened, said the fire department of the city of Guilin, capital of Guangxi region. Syrian army pounds IS-held district in capital's south Heavy regime bombardment pounded a southern district of Syria's capital Saturday, state media and a monitor said, as government forces pressed their campaign against Islamic State jihadists entrenched in the area. Clashes at Madagascar oppostion protest leave one dead  More World News»

		Entertainment
		Court cancels bailable warrant against Salman After getting bail from the Jodhpur court in the 20-year-old blackbuck case, Salman has something else to cheer about. The Mumbai Sessions Court cancelled bailable warrant against the actor issued in the 2002 Hit and Run case. Punjabi folk performance gets Bhopal dancing Pic: Amyra Dastur with the barcode tattoo Amyra Dastur take up a look that has similarities to Rooney Mara's get-up from David Fincher's mystery drama, ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’ (2011). Amyra Dastur’s ‘RajmaChawal’ will have Rishi Kapoor playing a pivotal role. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		How these SE Asian boat people became super divers A nomadic community of Southeast Asian boatdwellers who get their food from the sea appear to have evolved enlarged spleens that may help explain their diving prowess, a new study suggests. Promising 'male pill' compound identified The compound, called EP055, binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential "male pill" without side effects, according to the study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Chip-based blood test could replace painful bone biopsy More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: AB de Villiers fashions RCB's win over Daredevils Explosive batsman AB de Villiers enthralled the crowd with a whirlwind unbeaten 39-ball 90 to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to a convincing six-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in their IPL fixture at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday. IPL: KXIP thrash KKR by 9 wickets (DLS) to go top Kings XI Punjab went top of the points tally after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets via DLS at the Eden Gardens in a rain-affected contest on Saturday. Leg-spinners have stolen thunder in IPL: Kapil Dev Wrist spinners have become the toast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) so much so that a successful off-spinner like Ravichandran Ashwin, too, has been keen to try bowling leg breaks, feels cricket legend Kapil Dev. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Here's how to ace your Skype interview Hunting a good job is task these days and its requires more than a perfect resume. In order to save time many of the companies organise Skype interview. However, most of the job seekers are not that comfortable in answering the questions and often feel awkward. Reliance Jio effect: Vodafone rolls out Rs 255 plan, offers 2GB data per day In order to give a tough time to Airtel and Reliance Jio, the country's second largest telecom operator Vodafone has rolled out a new plan for its prepaid subscribers. iPhone users, Apple has a good news for your eyes The Cupertino based tech giant Apple has received a new patent that will help protect iPhone iPhone users eyes. The patent seeks to save users' eyes from 'Luminescence Shock'. More Technology News»

		Education
		Don't keep original documents of dropouts: AICTE The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has asked all technical institutions not to retain original certificates of students if they discontinue with their courses. The council has also warned that violations of the directive could lead to punitive action, which includes suspension of approval, a fine of five times of the total fee collected and even reduction of approved intake. Odisha plans to reopen schools closed due to low enrolments SBI PO job notification 2018 released; check exam dates, vacancies and other details State Bank of India (SBI) has released the recruitment notification for the Probationary Officers (SBI PO) in various branches of the bank. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		One-third space left, no big concerts at MMRDA grounds 'Gold polisher' tries to flee with ornaments, held Bullet train station puts Mumbai's fave concert venue out of bounds More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		LG Anil Baijal seeks traffic plan for Rani Jhansi flyover Delhi: Barapullah road likely to reach INA Market by June The 2-km extension is the second phase of the project. The 4-km Phase I connecting Sarai Kale Khan with JLN Stadium has been operational since the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Phase II had a 2015 deadline, which was extended to September 2017, then March 2018. Shops gutted in Chandni Chowk More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Somanna surrenders; 3 nabbed for sheltering him L Somanna, who escaped from police custody by jumping off a 11-foot-high wall in Chitradurga on April 11, surrendered before a local court here on Saturday. He had been arrested in connection with several cheating cases. How they reclaimed Bengaluru's 'dead spaces' In two-and-ahalf years, The Ugly Indian (TUI), an anonymous group of citizens with a passion for clearing black spots, has changed the face of the city by trying to reclaim the dead spaces under flyovers. Speaking Nights to help Indians hone Japanese skills More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Simultaneous blocking of degree, engineering seats banned 160 additional Metro services on first day of ramped-up frequency Doctors of con flaunt PhDs from fly-by-night varsities More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cops register case against S Ve Shekher, no arrest yet It all started when Shekher shared a derogatory Facebook post on women in media. Rare pied myna seen in Pallikaranai Legal eagles in brainstorm pick on apex court's privacy verdict More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No riot witness could recall Maya Kodnani's vehicle number: HC Porn addict rapes 46-year-old mom, arrested in Gujarat CBFC asks producer to mute 'Gujarat', 'Ahmedabad' in film by Bengal cop More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Ropeways in Allahabad to boost tourism Regional tourism officer Anupam Srivastava, said, "A 2.1km long ropeway would come up at the Sangam and connect the Mahadev Someshwar temple, Ulta Quila and Triveni Pushp.". Allahabad cops arrest godman wanted in 11-year-old murder case from Bihar The Allahabad police on Friday arrested a sadhu (godman) from Begusarai in Bihar in connection with a murder he had committed in the city in 2007. Traders sing 'Jai ATM Deva' over cash crunch More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Four Odisha districts get new collectors Child marriage act not implemented in the state, reveals RTI Alert on high energy swell waves to occur on Saturday and Sunday in Odisha coast More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Sagar MP mocks drought-affected villagers Punjabi folk performance gets Bhopal dancing Cleric's minor son held for muezzin murder in mosque Police on Friday said they have cracked the muezzin murder mystery in less than 24 hours by arresting the 17-year-old son of a cleric. The suspect works as an electrician and had stabbed 70-year-old Nisar Ahmed Moulvi with a screwdriver from behind. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Households in Punjab pay highest for using power Cabinet expansion: 2 more MLAs quit Congress posts, say Dalits ignored While Dhiman is a vice-president of Punjab Congress, Nathu Ram is a general secretary.The two MLAs have, however, said they would continue as party MLAs and work for the people. New ministers get portfolios after slight delay, confusion Captain Amarinder Singh's Congress government in Punjab on Saturday inducted nine new ministers in the Cabinet. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: UK asked to punish those who tore Indian flag during PM visit

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, April 21, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		UK asked to punish those who tore Indian flag during PM visit Ticket for Congress neta whose son's in assault case Haris’ son Mohammed Nalpad Haris was booked along with 10 of his supporters for allegedly assaulting a man at a cafe in Bengaluru and later at a hospital in February this year. On Mandya MLA M H Ambareesh not accepting the party ticket, Siddaramaiah said he will discuss the issue with the actor on Saturday. 6 sitting judges faced action, but none formally removed so far More India News»

		Business
		'Currency supply improved but cash crunch persists' PNB does 'Gandhigiri' to recover Rs 150 crore bad loans every month Donald Trump says oil prices 'artificially very high'; OPEC members differ More Business News»

		Environment
		Govt calls for time-bound execution of clean air plan The NCAP calls for a long-term time-bound national-level plan to control air pollution. Under this, the ministry aims to augment air quality monitoring in 100 non-attainment cities. Novel plastic-eating enzyme created Scientists have created an enzyme which can digest some of the most commonly polluting plastics. The discovery could result in a recycling solution for millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, made of polyethylene terephthalate which currently persists for hundreds of years in the environment. ​ Loopholes in draft National Forest Policy flagged Over 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and questioned environment ministry over the rationale of proposing involvement of private parties in regeneration of forests. More Environment News»

		World
		Democrats sue Trump campaign's Russia conspiracy over 2016 results The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Trump campaign, the Russian government, and the Wikileaks organization alleging conspiracy, fraud, and hacking, to tilt the 2016 Presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. Nobel body: 'unacceptable behavior' not widely known The secretive 18-member board has in recent weeks been embroiled in a sex-abuse scandal that investigators concluded was "not generally known." It has led to the departure of six of members of the Academy and tarnished the prize's reputation. UN health agency: Hungarian scientist sickened by Ebola More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ashutosh Gowariker to recreate Shaniwar Wada The film recently went on floors and the filmmaker revealed that the team will be recreating the Shaniwar Wada for the movie. Varun's 'October' accused of plagiarism As per latest reports, Marathi filmmaker Hemal Trivedi claimed that the film is plagiarised from 2017 Marathi film titled ‘Aarti - The Unknown Love Story’, directed by Sarika Mene. As reported by a tabloid, Hemal Trivedi wrote on a Facebook post, "The filmmakers of ‘October’ never acquired any rights to the Marathi film and they never contacted Sarika." SRK's Alibaug property case verdict delayed King Khan aka Shah Rukh Khan is never off the headlines. However, apart from his much-awaited film ‘Zero’, what has kept him the limelight is his legal matter on one of his properties. As per reports, the difficulties for him prevail as the Income Tax Department continues to probe into his Alibaug property matter. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Promising 'male pill' compound identified The compound, called EP055, binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential "male pill" without side effects, according to the study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Chip-based blood test could replace painful bone biopsy This robot can fix an IKEA chair in under 9 min More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Chennai Super Kings crush Rajasthan Royals to go top Chennai Super Kings cruised to a comprehensive 64-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at their new home in Pune and jumped to top of the Indian Premier League standings on Friday. Told Dada about Chappell's mail against him: Sehwag Virender Sehwag was the first to know about then coach Greg Chappell's infamous e-mail against Sourav Ganguly during the 2005 Zimbabwe tour, the dashing former India opener revealed on Friday. West Indies players get bored playing long format: Streak Be it Chris Gayle or Andre Russell, the West Indian cricketers have been in big demand in Twenty20 leagues across the world and former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak says it could be because perhaps the 'powerful' Caribbeans get 'bored' playing Test cricket. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Reliance Jio effect: Vodafone rolls out Rs 255 plan, offers 2GB data per day In order to give a tough time to Airtel and Reliance Jio, the country's second largest telecom operator Vodafone has rolled out a new plan for its prepaid subscribers. iPhone users, Apple has a good news for your eyes The Cupertino based tech giant Apple has received a new patent that will help protect iPhone iPhone users eyes. The patent seeks to save users' eyes from 'Luminescence Shock'. Think before telling a lie as your smartphone could soon become a lie detector A scientist at University of Copenhagen has revealed in a research that with the help of a phone one can find out of the user is lying or not. More Technology News»

		Education
		NABARD Grade A 2018 admit card released for Phase 1 Exam The National Bank for for Agriculture and Rural development ( NABARD ) has released the Admit card for the 92 vacant posts for the position of Assistant Manager in Grade A. SSC CHSL Answer Key 2018 released on official website; here's direct link to download it The Staff Selection Commission has released the answer key for SSC CHSL 2018 on its official website on Friday, April 20, 2018. SSC CGL 2018 notification date postponed to May 5; take free mock test here The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has modified the notification release date for SSC CGL examination. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Avoidable tree fall tragedy: BMC, plot owner pass buck Man held for abducting estranged wife with friend and gangraping her SC dismisses plea of Dawood kin More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP accuses poll panel of bias Manish Sisodia pens 3-page letter to PM Narendra Modi Three bikers held for spate of robberies More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bank officials held for blackmailing woman in Bengaluru Police arrested two deputy managers of a private bank for allegedly blackmailing a woman colleague over a video that showed her in a compromising position with one of them. The blackmailer had demanded an iPhone X in return to keep the video private. Karnataka election 2018: BJP hands ticket to Karunakara Reddy; CM files papers Election process gathered momentum on Friday as hundreds of candidates filed their nominations across the state, while the BJP announced its third list of nominees and the Janata Dal (Secular) its second. Gauri Lankesh Murder case: Naveen Kumar refuses narco test, team to return In a development that could hamper investigation into the murder of journalist/activist Gauri Lankesh, Naveen Kumar, the sole accused, is likely to return from Gujarat without undergoing a narco-analysis test. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana CM KCR visits Shirdi, skips press conference Qutb Shahi Tombs will be major draw now: Officials 'We expect Governor to move Centre and seek retrial of Mecca Masjid case' More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Free LPG connections handed out to 450 on Ujjwala Diwas We'll arrest 'cyber psychos', lodge complaint: Minister D Jayakumar Now, AIADMK reaches out to delta with 5-day public rally More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		HC pulls up cops for 'reluctant' probe Convicts' sentences not enhanced No hope for justice now, say Naroda Patia residents More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad cops arrest godman wanted in 11-year-old murder case from Bihar The Allahabad police on Friday arrested a sadhu (godman) from Begusarai in Bihar in connection with a murder he had committed in the city in 2007. Traders sing 'Jai ATM Deva' over cash crunch Charged in land grabbing case, Christian leader ends life More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD to stage protest against cash crunch in ATMs Don't have a magic wand but I'll do my best for party: OPCC chief Niranjan Patnaik Minor girl raped in Odisha A Class 6 girl student has been allegedly kidnapped and raped for two days by her relative in Odisha's Kalahandi district, police said on Friday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Pay MNREGA dues to labourers, Diggy writes to Modi State withdraws plea against HC order on age relaxation Eco-sensitive zone around Van Vihar to be extended More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Doaba, Dalits lose out in cabinet expansion Drizzle brings cold comfort as dusty wind chokes Tricity Cracking three murder cases, two minors among 3 turn out to be serial killers More Chandigarh News»

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