News Digest: Searching for seniors

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 14, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Searching for seniors Learning with the Times: How EVMs win voter confidence In this Tamil Nadu village, teenaged girls are setting an agenda for change More India News»

		Business
		Govt, regulators mull challenge-proof definition for shell companies As multiple agencies and regulators probe suspected use of 'only-on-paper' firms for financial irregularities, the government is looking to put in place a proper definition for 'shell companies' so that investigations are not hampered and prosecution can withstand scrutiny in courts of law. IBM India says cyber security a gold mine for jobs Global technology major IBM has said there is a massive shortage of cyber security professionals in the country, urging young graduates to look this segment, which is a high-margin segment for companies, as a lucrative career option. Airbus, Boeing fly into lucrative services market Airbus and Boeing may have built their global success on the back of the transcontinental airliners but they are now eyeing a lucrative if rather less glamorous side of the aviation sector in their battle to dominate the skies — parts and repairs. More Business News»

		Environment
		Niagara Falls Aquarium begins building jellyfish exhibit The $440,000 project will let the aquarium permanently house jellyfish for the first time in its history. Plans call for about 100 jellyfish representing four species. They will swim in tanks in a darkened exhibit space with dramatic lighting. Thai environment protesters claim victory in battle over forest housing Environmental activists in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai claimed victory after the country's military government agreed in talks on Sunday not to use forested land to develop luxury property. Over 10,000 endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar More than 10,000 crore critically endangered radiated tortoise have been recovered from traffickers, who had crammed them in a shelter without food or water. Reportedly, hundreds of them died from illness and dehydration. More Environment News»

		World
		Indonesia's 'militant' family attacks churches, 13 killed ​​At least seven people died at the churches in Surabaya along with the six family members, the youngest of whom were girls aged 9 and 12, according to police. Another 41 people were injured. Indonesia's president condemned the attacks as "barbaric." UK PM May says committed to ensuring Iran deal is upheld US to lift sanctions on NKorea if it meets demands: Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that Washington will agree to lift sanctions on North Korea if the country agrees to completely dismantle its nuclear weapons program, a move that would create economic prosperity that "will rival" South Korea. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kareena stuns at a UNICEF event in Delhi The actress spoke about the welfare and safety of children in the country at the event. Aishwarya to Deepika: B'town divas at Cannes As the summers are on their peak grace, the Cannes Film Festival has begun alongside at the French Rivera playing host to the well-known cinema personalities from across the globe. Sunny Leone gets sweet delights on her b'day This birthday is even more special for the actress as it coincides with Mother's Day. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Study finds new human habit: Phone walking Women are now shooting their own porn films Meet the robot that can jog, jump over obstacles More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai to stay in contention Jos Buttler continued his red-hot form as he helped Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday. With 12 points, Royals leapfrogged Mumbai to the fifth in the Indian Premier League standings. Hamilton wins Spanish GP to extend championship lead Lewis Hamilton extended his lead in the drivers' world championship to 17 points on Sunday when he roared to an imperious victory as Mercedes scored a one-two triumph at the Spanish Grand Prix. IPL: CSK ride on Rayudu's ton to ease past SRH The wait to seal a place in the IPL playoffs more or less ended for Chennai Super Kings at the MCA Stadium here on Sunday evening. The MS Dhoni-led side scored a comfortable eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to register their 8th win of the season More Sports News»

		Technology
		Amazon Summer Sale: Get laptops at up to Rs 20,000 off; cameras at 30% discount The leading ecommerce major Amazon has kickstarted its Summer Sale. Amazon Summer Sale: These smartphones, smart speakers, TVs available at discount of up to Rs 11,991 Google launches Wear OS developer Preview 2: Here's all that's new Google made various important announcements at its annual developer conference I/O 2018. One such announcement is the release of the second developer preview of Wear OS. More Technology News»

		Education
		ICSE Class 10, ISC Class 12 result 2018 to be declared today @ cisce.org, check details here The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is going to release the results of the ICSE Class 12, ISC Class 10 today, May 14, 2018, at around 3 pm. MP Board result 2018: MPBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Results 2018 today; register here for result The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE Board) will declared the annual results for the Class 10 and Class 12 students today, May 14, 2018, at around 10am. MP Board result 2018: MPBSE Madhya Pradesh class 10th & 12th Results Today @ Mpbse.nic.in The Madhya Pradesh Board for Secondary Education (MPBSE) has now set the date for releasing the results for Class 10 and 12 board examinations. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		5 transgenders take tobacco war to peers Shinde is among five transgenders who have quit tobacco consumption and will be felicitated by CPAA on May 30.Recently, CPAA screened 500 transgenders for pre-cancer detection. Sleuthing skills made Himanshu Roy a go-to cop in the force Whether in Ahmednagar or in Nashik as police superintendent and later as police commissioner of Police, Himanshu Roy (54) was the people's officer due to easy accessibility. Tur from godowns to be given as dal to schools and jails A kg of milled tur dal, including the purchase cost, is Rs 58.5 and if the selling price is Rs 55, there will be an additional subsidy of Rs 3.5 per kg. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Revoke order stopping ration, Hussain tells food commissioner Baijal writes to Kejriwal on CCTV project, CM hits back CCTV project: Kejriwal says women's safety being politicised More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka election 2018: Repolling in Hebbal booth today Serve in my language, customers tell banks #Serveinmylanguage is gaining ground on social media as more south Indian customers bemoan the indifference of banks to their language problems. 19-year-old drowns in lake while trying to catch ducks in Bengaluru A youth drowned in a lake at Mangammanpalaya, southeast Bengaluru, on Sunday noon while trying to catch ducks. Police launched a search operation for his body but had to call it off because of heavy rain in the area. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		14 killed in lightning episodes in AP, Telangana Hyderabad: Lightning kills 3 farmers in Telangana Three farmers were killed after being struck by lightning in a paddy field in Mancherial district in the wee hours of on Sunday, police said. It was a sight to behold as Charminar revelled in LED glitter! The heritage lighting project showed the heritage monument in a way never seen before More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Where Adyar is just a stream of trash Mylapore moans about bad roads, but to no avail Robber bites off cop's fingertip to escape, arrested More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Another 'lion with live bait' video goes viral Patan to get regional science museum Early days of vav: Stepwells hold legends as well as lessons for our time More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lockers heist: 6 held with Rs 10L cash, mastermind still on run Allahabad: Body-worn cameras to help cops keep strict vigil during Kumbh-2019 UPPSC debars techie from exams for stapling Rs 1,000 notes in answer scripts Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has debarred an engineer from appearing in any exam conducted by it for three years, for attaching Rs 1,000 currency notes and writing mobile number on his answer script of Combined Junior Engineers Examination-2013 held in 2014. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJP, Cong snub BJD's stir plan over Mahanadi Two held with explosive materials in Nayagarh Police on Saturday arrested two persons for the illegal possession of explosive materials at Pulurukumpa under Nayagarh district's Banigochha police station limits. 'Mahanadi row must be ended politically, not legally' More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Guiness deadline near, MP govt yet to send record for July 2017 Plantation Drive 'Honest officers' are of no use, says Uma Bharti Union minister Uma Bharti courted a controversy by taking a dig at non-performing bureaucrats. Come clear on ahatas, MP Congress tells CM Chouhan Shivraj Singh Chouhan should clarify whether ahatas adjacent to liquor shops across the state would be closed or not. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Darker side of Peer Muchalla's narrow road Attack on Sikh preacher in UK gurudwara: Intellectuals caution against adjusting to demands of 'vigilante groups' When the recent incident of assault on Sikh preacher Amrik Singh, Chandigarh, at Southall gurudwara on May 8, has created a major controversy among Sikhs as his turban was also removed, a group of prominent Sikh intellectuals has called upon the Sikh institutions to guarantee the honour, dignity and safety of all Gursikhs, who visit their premises, regardless of the views they hold. Murdered Kasauli town planner's aide succumbes to bullet injuries Gulab Ram a PWD himachal pradesh government employee died after two weeks of hospitalisation in PGIMER Chandigarh. He died on Saturday night. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Ulfa interlocutor for Paresh Baruah faction missing

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, May 13, 2018
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Ulfa interlocutor for Paresh Baruah faction missing CRPF jawan killed, civilian injured in Jammu and Kashmir Abuse of elders may attract 6 months' jail ​​Tribunals may also be empowered to sentence children to prison for a month for violating an order to pay maintenance allowance to parents or senior citizens. More India News»

		Business
		June to heighten job worries for H-1B spouses Walmart may put $ 3 billion more in Flipkart, take over 85% stake RBI's corrective action against Dena Bank More Business News»

		Environment
		Thai environment protesters claim victory in battle over forest housing Environmental activists in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai claimed victory after the country's military government agreed in talks on Sunday not to use forested land to develop luxury property. Over 10,000 endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar More than 10,000 crore critically endangered radiated tortoise have been recovered from traffickers, who had crammed them in a shelter without food or water. Reportedly, hundreds of them died from illness and dehydration. EU carbon emissions rose in 2017: Eurostat Carbon emissions in the EU were up 1.8 percent from 2016, Eurostat said, with a double-digit increase in Malta and Estonia. Finland and Denmark showed the sharpest declines while emissions in Germany, the bloc's largest economy and still dependent on coal for 40 percent of its electricity, was little changed. More Environment News»

		World
		North Korea declares it will blow up its nuclear site before US talks "The Nuclear Weapon Institute and other concerned institutions are taking technical measures for dismantling the northern nuclear test ground... in order to ensure transparency of discontinuance of the nuclear test," Korean Central New Agency said. US President Donald Trump's new drug plan may hit India Trump directed his top trade negotiator, Bob Lighthizer, to strongly take up with all countries the fixing of prices of American pharmaceuticals and medical devices, extending his 'America First' policy to put 'American Patients First'. North Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit: KCNA North Korea said on Saturday that it will dismantle its nuclear test site between May 23 and 25, in a dramatic event that would set up leader Kim Jong Un's summit with US President Donald Trump next month. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Anand Ahuja accompanies Sonam Kapoor to Cannes Film Festival Newlyweds Anand Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor are all set for Cannes Film Festival. Taking to Instagram, Anand shared a story of the two together from the plane as they head to the French Riveria. Himesh Reshammiya-Sonia Kapoor tie the knot The ceremony was a close-knit affair with just close family and friends. Shah Rukh Khan shoots for 'Zero' in Alabama Shah Rukh Khan, who was last seen at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding reception in Mumbai on Tuesday, has now headed to Alabama for the shoot of his upcoming film 'Zero'. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		SpaceX launches most powerful Falcon 9 yet SpaceX blasted off its newest and most powerful Falcon 9 rocket, known as the Block 5, carrying the first high-orbit communications satellite for Bangladesh and marking a leap forward in reusability for the California-based aerospace company. Time travellers invited to Stephen Hawking send-off Members of the public have been invited to apply for tickets to attend a celebration of Hawking's life at a memorial service in Westminster Abbey on June 15, where his ashes will be interred alongside the graves of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. Prenatal coffee consumption can make your child obese The risk of child obesity due to prenatal caffeine consumption was also seen among women who followed the recommended amount as according to the National Food Agency, i.e. three cups of coffee every day. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Kohli, de Villiers keep Royal Challengers alive Skipper Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers scored fifty apiece to help Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by five wickets in their must-win game at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on Saturday. IPL: KKR in hunt after defeating KXIP by 31 runs Kolkata Knight Riders produced a superlative batting performance as they comfortably beat Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs to stay in contention for a play-off berth in the Indian Premier League, on Saturday. BCCI treasurer raises questions about timing of IPL playoffs The friction between Committee of Administrators (CoA) and principal office bearers of BCCI came to fore once again after treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry questioned the decision of advancing the timing of IPL playoff matches to 7 pm instead of the usual 8 pm start. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google launches Wear OS developer Preview 2: Here's all that's new Google made various important announcements at its annual developer conference I/O 2018. One such announcement is the release of the second developer preview of Wear OS. Blabkberry's WhatsApp rival may come to Android smartphones soon Blackberry is trying really hard to keep its users hooked to its services and products. The company has been working on a desktop version of BBM and has also made some beta releases for the same. However, now it seems that the company is all set to launch a stable beta version of BBM Desktop. Now a smart band that will monitor heart heath with ECG and blood pressure Apart from ECG and BP monitoring features, Smartron tband comes with the ability to continuously measure heart rate as well as resting heart rate. More Technology News»

		Education
		AP ICET Results: Andhra Pradesh Icet Results 2018 released @ sche.ap.gov.in Total 45037 students have qualified the exam. the overall pass percentage is 92.60 . Sri Venkateswara University had conducted the exam on behalf of SCHE AP. AP ICET is held every year to grant admission to selected candidates into MBA and MCA courses. IIT Kharagpur suggests setting up critical science institute BSEB Bihar Class 12 results on or before May 25 @ biharboard.ac.in The Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) is likely to release Class 12 results on or before May 25, 2018. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		17% Mumbai students have aptitude for agri: Study Mumbai/ Around 17% of Class X Mumbai students have an aptitude for agriculture, revealed a state-level test conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Education, raising doubts on its relevance. In review, govt rules out parole & furlough for hardened criminals Activists: DP's caveat on natural areas may endanger salt pans More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DU pupils to restore Metro stations scarred by poll graffiti The Metro will throw open 11 of its stations to Delhi University students for beautification and renovation after they were defaced by graffiti during university student elections. Stop ration for those who didn't avail it for 3 months: Delhi govt Najeeb not missing, he has been abducted: Kin TOI, "My son has not gone away somewhere.He has been abducted and . More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru roads waterlogged as rain wreaks havoc Karnataka: With exercising their right, this election heralds a new era for transgenders Karnataka polls: Muslim woman asked to remove burkha, stopped at polling booth More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Pre-monsoon shower cheer for residents 660 kilos of plastic bagged within 6 days of campaign KCR may extend quota to Other Castes in welfare schemes More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		5 children go missing in TN daily: SCRB Villagers wanted to kill and burn them: Police officer Pay fine in 48 hours or have policeman on your doorstep More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ishrat Jahan encounter genuine: NK Amin A special CBI court on Saturday started hearing on the discharge application filed by retired cop N K Amin in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case. HC stays work near Bapu's memorial The Gujarat high court stayed the construction of a jewellery showroom in Porbandar because it was within 100m of Kirti Mandir, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi adjacent to his birthplace. 'Neki ki Diwal' bridges communities This "Neki Ki Diwal" is a place where people donate clothes, shoes and other useful items for poor people belonging to both communities. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Four trains of Allahabad junction to operate from Prayag Day after lawyer's killing, Allahabad SSP shunted A day after the sensational murder of district court lawyer Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, the state government on Friday shunted out Allahabad SSP Akash Kulhary and appointed SP (Railways) Agra Nitin Tiwari in his place. SSP removed, Maurya hands over Rs 20 lakh cheque to slain lawyer's family A day after the sensational murder of district court lawyer Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, the state government on Friday removed Allahabad SSP Akash Kulhary and appointed SP (Railways) Agra Nitin Tiwari in his place. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Mahanadi row must be settled politically' Jail inmate commits suicide in Odisha capital An inmate in Jharpada special jail here allegedly committed suicide by hanging from roof of the bathroom early morning on Saturday. He was convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment in a cheating case. Dharmendra Pradhan bats for second airport, MRO unit in Odisha capital More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP: 5 get 7 years jail in 'fastest' conviction for tiger poaching NHRC issues notice to Madhya Pradesh govt over death of 92 'Saharia' tribesmen Holi staged at MP Tribal Museum One of the most common problems that are being witnessed in the colleges these days are the growing rates of suicide cases. Not being able to handle few situations many students choose this road More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dust storm, rain hit region again Booked for theft, 36-year-old ends life in Sector 2 house Sangrur police intelligence bureau carries out search inside Dera Sacha Sauda premises More Chandigarh News»

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