News Digest: Harsimrat seeks relief for langar purchases

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 03, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Harsimrat seeks relief for langar purchases China does not accept the McMahon line agreed on by Britain & Tibet Army doctors bring comatose Assam girl back on her feet More India News»

		Business
		Government, banks kill rumours on card payments under GST The government and banks have scotched rumours that payments by credit cards or other electronic modes of payment would lead to double taxation under the newly-launched Goods and Services Tax. Companies need to provide info to airlines for business class tickets People travelling for business purposes on business class air tickets are now required to submit details about their companies to avail tax benefits under the GST regime. Total to sign Iran gas deal, biggest since sanctions lifted French energy giant Total will finally sign its multi-billion-dollar agreement to develop an Iranian offshore gas field on Monday, the oil ministry said, in the biggest foreign deal since sanctions were eased last year. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rare butterfly thrives on, and because of, US military bases Assam to raise new force for rhino protection 'Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather' Comparing two 20-year periods -- 1960-79 and 1991-2010 -- between which average global temperatures jumped 0.5 C (0.9 F), scientists found that the hottest summer temperatures increased by more than 1 degree C across a quarter of Earth's land areas, while the coldest winter temperatures warmed by more then 2.5 degree C. More Environment News»

		World
		Trump tweets video of him knocking down 'CNN' US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on the news media on Sunday by tweeting a video, showing him knocking down and beating a professional wrestling "villain" whose face had been replaced by a CNN logo. Huge fire engulfs new flats in London A major fire today broke out roday at a new under-construction block of flats in London. The incident comes days after a devastating fire gutted Grenfell Tower, a 24-storey residential building in west London on June 14, killing at least 80 people. 18 killed as car bombers strike Damascus A suicide car bomber pursued by security forces blew himself up in eastern Damascus today, with a monitor reporting 18 killed in the deadliest attack to hit the Syrian capital in months. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif up their glam quotient for film promotions in Abu Dhabi Lisa Haydon gives us a glimpse of her baby boy Zack Akshay Kumar's first look from 'Gold' Akshay Kumar has set his sights on 'Gold'! The Bollywood Khiladi took to Twitter to share a monochrome first look from the flick. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA unveils stunning image of haze-covered Jupiter NASA's Earth-bound Gemini North telescope has beamed back a stunning image of Jupiter showing haze particles over a range of altitudes, as seen in reflected sunlight. Isro's rockstar PSLV launched 209 foreign satellites since 1999 PSLV has turned out to be the most trusted and reliable satellite carrier of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). It has not just launched 209 satellites of 28 countries since May 1999, the vehicle has also placed 48 Indian satellites in their respective orbits till now. IISU new director Sam Dayala Dev sets priority to develop spacecrafts for quick surveillance More Science News»

		Sports
		4th ODI: West Indies beat India to keep series alive A second-string West Indies which never looked like challenging India enough in this series, scored a modest 189 for nine, but sluggish batting by the visitors specially Mahendra Singh Dhoni (54 off 114 balls) turned it into a winning total. Germany survive Chile onslaught to win Confederations Cup Germany survived a whirlwind assault by Chile and capitalised on an awful mistake by the South Americans to claim a 1-0 victory in a pulsating, bad-tempered Confederations Cup final on Sunday. Women's World Cup: India beat Pakistan to post third successive win Left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht came to the fore with a stellar show as India crushed arch-rivals Pakistan by 95 runs in a low-scoring encounter to record their third successive victory in the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto M smartphone gets Android Nougat update in India Lenovo-owned Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for its mid-range smartphone – Moto M. The company launched the device in December last year priced at Rs 15,999. Along with the latest Android, the update also brings Duo video calling to the device. GST sale: 12 hot deals on smartphones, TVs and more Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 More Technology News»

		Education
		India to set up 20 world class research institutions India will set up 20 world class institutions across the country to promote research and innovation, said Union Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday. Award of bonus marks for wrong question in IIT comes under SC lens Plus III admissions 2017: DHE Odisha declares first selection list The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has declared the first selection list for +3 admissions on their official website today. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Video: Mumbai's popular Monsoon Scooter Rally kick starts amid torrential rains Video: Mumbai's iconic CST is now 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus' BJP MP, ex-information chief in public spat over open spaces Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gopal Shetty has got into a spat with former central information commissioner and activist Shailesh Gandhi for advocating the freeing up of public open spaces from politicians, and that they must be opened to the public. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Use QR code to buy tokens for Delhi Metro rides People travelling by Delhi Metro can now use QR codes to recharge their smart cards or buy tokens.The codes are displayed at token counters and customer care centres of designated Metro stations. Video: Four-storey building collapses in East Delhi's Laxmi Nagar Gang that used kids for thefts at weddings busted A gang of wedding thieves that operated in and around southwest Delhi's Dwarka has been busted with the arrest of the mastermind. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Krishnaiah Setty back in BJP turf Former minister Es En Krishnaiah Setty, who was an accused with former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in an alleged land scam, rejoined the BJP on Sunday. Businessman's dream home for wife to be up in 24 hrs A three-bedroom house covering 2,400sqft, built in 24 hours flat. At Rs 48 lakh, plus tax. That's some fast and furious work, and cheap too. Double jolt to tipplers: Shutters down, price hike in name of GST July's first weekend dealt a double whammy to tipplers in India's pub city.First, the Supreme Court's ban on sale of liquor near highways shut down their favourite watering holes, then those who moved the party home ended up paying much more than the MRP , all in the name of GST. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		02Swathy-Cancer Crowd funding campaign to save a two-year-old kid OUCET logs high pass rate, 96% clear test More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Video: Korean flower art blooms at InKo Centre Tamil Nadu hospitals use old stents, get just 3-month suspension Five private hospitals in Tamil Nadu in 2015 implanted stents past their use-by date in poor patients covered under the state-sponsored insurance scheme. CBI case against Canara bank manager More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man fakes wife's death certificate, she kills his 2nd marriage A 39-year-old woman has filed a complaint with Chandkheda police against her estranged husband for faking documents to suggest she was dead. Low oxygen in Ghodasar water kills hundreds of fish A team of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s health department rushed to Ghodasar lake on Sunday after receiving reports of the death of a large quantity of fish because of depleted oxygen level in the water. Ex-swimming champ accuses Sajid Syed of cheating More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Government takes initiative for sports science at universities Opening an avenue for the students interested in making their career in sports as a science, universities of the country, including Allahabad University, could start a department of sports medicine or sports science. 'Suinochwa' scare grips rural areas of Allahabad People Claim Women 'Needled' By Bike-Borne Miscreants Allahabad: People claim women 'Needled' by bike-borne miscreants More than a decade after rumours of elusive ‘Muhnochwa’ (a creature that scratched faces) petrified people in rural areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh, a similar ‘Suinochwa’ scare is driving people out of their wits in Phulpur tehsil of Allahabad. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Safal to open fruits and vegetable outlets at petrol pumps People in the city can now get fresh fruits and vegetables at petrol pumps. Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetables Limited-Safal, the initiative of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will open fresh fruits and vegetables outlets at three petrol pumps in the city on Monday. AAC2017 countdown: Odisha Tourism to take athletes, delegates on sightseeing Nearly 1100 athletes and delegates from 45 countries will attend the four-day long Asian Athletics Championships to be started here from July 6. New railway station at Mahipur in Khurda-Bolangir line Residents of Mahipur in Nayagarh district have a reason to cheer because the Railways has decided to construct a new station between Nayagarh Town and Nuagaon station on the 289-km long Khurda-Bolangir new line. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fire at ATM spreads to PNB e-lobby Teachers' shortage hits edu in govt schools Swaraj compliments MP CM for initiative to protect Narmada External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today lauded Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his initiative to plant six crore saplings along the Narmada to protect the river. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Three arrested into murders of Delhi police cop and his father Punjab to get pond lands vacated Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa has issued instructions to the department officials to get the village pond lands vacated that have been illegally occupied by some people. Bajwa has directed the officials to get the village ponds maintained properly for their proper utilisation. With 1,800, Sector 15 may have maximum hawkers According to 'Chandigarh street vending zoning plan' prepared by the architect department of the Chandigarh administration, Sector 15 will have maximum number of vendors. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Electoral bonds will rob poll funding of transparency, fears CEC

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 02, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Electoral bonds will rob poll funding of transparency, fears CEC Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi, who hangs up his boots on July 5, tells TOI that notwithstanding the sustained campaign by parties like AAP questioning EC’s neutrality, the poll body had always gone by the rule-book and court rulings to decide cases. Netanyahu to join 'best friend' Modi in Tel Aviv on July 5 to meet PIOs Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to attend a public event on July 5 in Tel Aviv where PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak to a gathering of the Indian Jewish community during his visit to the middle east nation. Rib-tickling complaints from vacationers this summer season As the holiday season ends, tour organisers are getting feedback — both bouquets and brickbats — from vacationers. While most complaints are genuine, some are such that they make going through the critical mails worth it for the serious people running the travel firms. More India News»

		Business
		Government notifies Goods and Services Tax identification number rules The intent of notifying these rules is to start the process of issue of registration certificate, GSTIN, to taxpayers who have already been issued provisional ID for registration (PID) as well as to the new taxpayers, a Finance Ministry statement said here on Saturday. GST Launch: This is what PM Modi said From quoting Albert Einstein's take on tax system to pulling out shloka from the Rig Veda to giving insights on ophthalmology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at his eloquent best at the launch of GST on the midnight of Friday and Saturday. Here are the highlights of his 'tryst with destiny' moment GST impact: Steel sector to witness more organised form of business Listing the positives of the GST for steel trade, SUFI said, the new tax regime abolished the special additional duty (SAD) on imported goods which was a very cumbersome procedure. There will be a shift from unorganised players to organised form of doing business. More Business News»

		Environment
		Assam to raise new force for rhino protection 'Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather' Comparing two 20-year periods -- 1960-79 and 1991-2010 -- between which average global temperatures jumped 0.5 C (0.9 F), scientists found that the hottest summer temperatures increased by more than 1 degree C across a quarter of Earth's land areas, while the coldest winter temperatures warmed by more then 2.5 degree C. Ice-free areas of Antarctica to increase by 2100: Study Ice-free areas may increase in Antarctica by 25 per cent due to climate change, leading to drastic changes in the continent's biodiversity, a study warns. They found the melting ice could create up to 17,000 square kilometre of new ice-free area across Antarctica. More Environment News»

		World
		Snipers, bombs, mortars: Philippine troops battle against Islamists The two spoke quietly to each other as the sniper took three more shots across the Agus river into the militant-held commercial district of Marawi, now a battleground strewn with debris from ruined buildings. Scores of bodies are rotting in the area, and the stench mixes with the smell of gunpowder. World leaders bid farewell to Helmut Kohl Helmut Kohl, who died on June 16 at 87, was lauded at a ceremony at the European Parliament as a dedicated European who abhorred war by former US President Bill Clinton, Russia Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and other figures. Bangladesh marks anniversary of cafe attack that killed 22 Foreign delegates, activists and family members vowed to tackle Islamic militancy as they visited the Holey Artisan Bakery, the site of the July 1, 2016, attack. Five militants belonging to Jumatual Mujahedeen Bangladesh had targeted the cafe in Dhaka that killed 20 hostages and 2 security officials More World News»

		Entertainment
		Watch: Making of Anushka-SRK's 'Radha' song Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ has already caught the attention of the audience with its mini trails and the song ‘Radha’. Malaika Arora flaunts her sexy back in this sizzling picture Pics: Maanayata Dutt sets the mercury soaring in Cannes  Sanjay Dutt and family is currently holidaying in the serene surroundings of Cannes and the pictures being shared by Maanayata Dutt are proof that they are having a blast. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro's rockstar PSLV launched 209 foreign satellites since 1999 PSLV has turned out to be the most trusted and reliable satellite carrier of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). It has not just launched 209 satellites of 28 countries since May 1999, the vehicle has also placed 48 Indian satellites in their respective orbits till now. IISU new director Sam Dayala Dev sets priority to develop spacecrafts for quick surveillance New material removes water pollutants using solar energy Scientists have developed a new non- toxic material that uses solar energy to degrade harmful synthetic dye pollutants which are released at a rate of nearly 300,000 tonnes a year into the world's water. More Science News»

		Sports
		Team India coach to be selected on July 10: Ganguly The interview to select the next India coach will be held on July 10 in Mumbai, former India captain Sourav Ganguly who is also part of the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) said on Saturday. BCCI committee mulls Sports Code's 12-year-1-break tenure The BCCI's eight-member committee on Saturday deliberated on the issue of three-year 'cooling off' period with a couple of alternate suggestions, including a 12-year tenure for office bearers in the proposed draft bill of National Sports Code. FIFA shifts India's U-17 World Cup group matches to Delhi Heeding to the government's request, football's world governing body, FIFA on Saturday shifted India's group matches of the upcoming U-17 World Cup from Mumbai to the national capital. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto M smartphone gets Android Nougat update in India Lenovo-owned Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for its mid-range smartphone – Moto M. The company launched the device in December last year priced at Rs 15,999. Along with the latest Android, the update also brings Duo video calling to the device. GST sale: 12 hot deals on smartphones, TVs and more Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 Comparison: Honor 9 vs Honor 8 More Technology News»

		Education
		India to set up 20 world class research institutions India will set up 20 world class institutions across the country to promote research and innovation, said Union Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday. Award of bonus marks for wrong question in IIT comes under SC lens Plus III admissions 2017: DHE Odisha declares first selection list The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has declared the first selection list for +3 admissions on their official website today. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Tree collapses on auto in Borivli, kills driver A 45-year-old auto driver died after a tree collapsed on his vehicle in Borivli on Saturday morning.This is the second tree fall death in the city in a month. 'Shetye was depressed, tried to immolate self at Yerwada' No bail for man who allegedly sent mails after blasts Shaikh had filed for bail in 2015 and on July 1, Justice P D Naik rejected it after agreeing with special public prosecutor Raja Thakare that confessions of three co-accused in the case have to be considered against him. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Video: Mango festival begins at Dilli Haat in Janakpuri Mixed bag on 1st day: Shops yet to adapt to GST Fewer footfalls at popular markets but a rush at malls. That’s how the first day of GST played out in the capital as showers drove people to malls with outlets still offering discounts in multiple sales in order to clear stocks. Delhi: Now, get a Magenta Metro every 100 sec The 36.98km stretch, the first phase of which will be commissioned after three months, will run on Communication Based Train Control (CBCT), a state-of-the-art signaling technology, which will help the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) slash its existing peak-hour frequency of 135 seconds. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Environmentalists join hands to save Kodagu Students to wield pens to save letter writing culture Here, villagers have to walk on iron rod to cross river More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Muncipal Commissioner has no power to lease out municipal properties beyond three years: HC Tuberculosis: Health rights activists demand access to new drug Woman brands kids with hot spoon for consuming food More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		61-year-old Japanese man attacked, robbed of phone in Chennai Two men on a bike on Saturday afternoon attacked and robbed a 61-year-old Japanese national of his iPhone at the SIPCOT industrial estate in Irungattukottai on the outskirts of the city. Rs 80 crore tax fraud: 1,000 BSNL staff in dock Video: Corporation makes alterations to Ripon Buildings, upsets heritage conservationists More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Video: Sneak peek into Gujarat's annual fixture Khel Mahakumbh Crucial Unesco session begins today 100 years of Bapu's timeless idea More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad: People claim women 'Needled' by bike-borne miscreants More than a decade after rumours of elusive ‘Muhnochwa’ (a creature that scratched faces) petrified people in rural areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh, a similar ‘Suinochwa’ scare is driving people out of their wits in Phulpur tehsil of Allahabad. RPF saves young girl in UP The authorities of the North Central Railways (NCR), showing timely action and humane approach, recovered a 10 year old girl who had lost her way home and accidently alighted Kamayani express at Bhopal. The girl was handed over to her relatives at Allahabad when the train arrived, on Saturday. Back to school, teachers welcome students with roli and tika Shalini, Shikha, Simran, Devendra, Monu, Sudhir, Jeenat and others – studying in Primary School in Malaq Har-Har (First) - were quite surprised after teachers welcomed them back to school by applying Roli and Tika on their foreheads after summer vacations here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Six minor girls, two minor boys rescued from Bhubaneswar station Cinema halls in Odisha face closure threat following GST Most cinema halls across Odisha faced the threat of closure following the roll out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) across the country on Saturday. Following the GST tax on tickets below Rs 100 has gone up from 5% to 18% in smaller town, leading to a sharp rise in ticket prices. Market opens on a positive note on first day of GST More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Satna civic workers end strike Rattled by events, Satna mayor to conduct puja to ward off evil eye MP ready for 'record' plantation today More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Rohtak Nirbhaya's brother booked for rape Brother of the Sonipat woman, who was raped brutalized and killed by three men in May and was later called Rohtak’s Nirbhaya, has been booked for allegedly raping and robbing a widow. Video: Vehicles damaged as mob goes on a rampage in Patiala New initiative launched to check inconsistencies in government schools : Kullu deputy commissioner Yunus has started an initiative in which every government officer would visit government schools located in remote areas to assess their shortcomings. More Chandigarh News»

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