News Digest: List of trains, flights delayed due to fog

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, January 16, 2015
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		India
		List of trains, flights delayed due to fog Fog and cold wave conditions continued to prevail in most parts of north India on Friday. No political pressure in Sunanda death probe: Rajnath Home minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday rebutted charges of Delhi Police being under "political pressure" in the Sunanda Pushkar death probe, and said the case was being investigated impartially. Dr Gupta quizzed in Sunanda case Tharoor to be questioned soon, says Bassi More India News»

		Business
		Sensex vaults 729 points as Rajan relents, springs rate cut surprise Index posts biggest single-day gain in over five years, BSE’s market-cap breaches Rs 100-lakh crore mark yet again RBI governor sets the stage for more cuts Keeps eyes on government's fiscal roadmap Too little, too late to drive sales: Carmakers RBI's rate cut is not likely to result in an immediate dividend for the car industry, which battles a prolonged slowdown amid rising vehicle prices. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT order to make Delhi drains pollution-free If the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) judgment on Yamuna and stormwater drains in Delhi is implemented, drains, that are eyesore now, will transform to recreational green spaces Sahyadri tiger reserve, Radhanagari to get more camera traps soon Sahyadri tiger reserve (STR) and the wildlife sanctuaries in Radhanagari and Sagareshwar will soon be equipped with more camera traps, tents and wireless systems. The department is spending Rs 71 lakh on the new equipment. Pollution soars in Beijing amid winter smog Pollution levels soared in Beijing on Thursday to readings more than 20 times WHO recommended limits, as an annual bout of intense smog returned to haunt the Chinese capital despite government vows to address the plague. More Environment News»

		World
		US unveils new travel and trade rules on Cuba The United States rolled out a sweeping set of measures on Thursday to significantly ease the half-century-old embargo against Cuba, opening up the country to expanded travel, trade and financial activities. Pak bans Hafiz's JuD, Haqqani network In a move that appears to be aimed at curbing militancy and extremism in the country, Pakistan has decided to ban 12 organizations, including Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD), the frontrunner of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, a welfare wing of the JuD, and the Haqqani Network. ISIS-inspired plot to attack Capitol foiled, one held A US man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly plotting an attack on Congress inspired by the ISIS jihadis, according to the Justice department and the FBI. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Siddharth spammed with pictures of actresses Director Siddharth Malhotra files a case against his online imposter. 2015 Oscar nominations: Complete list The nominations for the 87th Academy Award, to be held on February 22, 2015, were announced in Los Angeles. Here's a complete list... Bipasha on singing: I'll sound like a frog Bipasha Basu epitomises fitness, sex appeal and willingness to go beyond the ordinary. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Walk 20 minutes a day, beat early death A brisk 20-minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death, according to a new research. Tattoo offers needle-free way to monitor sugar levels In a promising step forward in non-invasive glucose-testing for diabetes patients, researchers have developed a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in between skin cells. DNA 'smart glue' may help build tissues, organs DNA strands can act as a glue to hold together 3-D-printed materials that could someday be used to grow tissues and organs in the lab, a new study has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		My wife is extremely competitive, says Roger Federer Swiss legend Roger Federer has said his wife is a competitive individual who fights for every point even in friendly knock-ups against him during holidays. Sachin meets Sarita, presents her autographed jersey After lending strong support to her cause, Sachin Tendulkar met CWG silver-medallist woman boxer L Sarita Devi, who is serving a one-year ban for her emotionally-charged protest at the Asiad. No team can be underestimated in HIL: Sardar Singh The defending champions Delhi Waveriders' squad was seen working hard on the field in order to refine their strengths and work on their weaknesses. More Sports News»

		Technology
		First impressions: Samsung Z1, the first Tizen smartphone We got our hands on Samsung's first Tizen-powered smartphone - Z1. Here's what we think... Facebook testing workplace version of social network Facebook said on Wednesday it is testing a version of its leading social network tailored for getting jobs done in workplaces instead of tuning into the lives of friends. 10 tips to protect your Android device Android is the most popular mobile platform in India as well as the world. More Technology News»

		Education
		Be fit and score marks at Calicut University University of Calicut has taken the dictum a sound mind in a sound body to heart. The varsity is now dangling six grace marks each semester to students who undergo fitness education programme. CBSE school-based Std X papers available online from Mar 3 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared that question papers for std X school-based final exam will be available from March 3. Shivaji University in Kolhapur chalks out easier pattern for examination re-evaluation The Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK) has tweaked its post-examination re-evaluation pattern to make it a little student-friendly. Students can file for re-evaluation of the subject concerned online and would not be required to be present in person at the university. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		3 boats with 35 tonnes of sand seized Acting on intelligence sent by the Customs, officers of the Yellow gate police station on Wednesday seized three small boats smuggling sand from Belapur to the city. Tanki 'death' cuts Kalyan-Iraq line Reports of the death of Kalyan youth Shaheen Tanki while serving the ISIS in Iraq have added to the anxiety of the familes of the two other young men from the city fighting for the Islamic militia. Police launch drive to rid campuses of drugs The police have launched a campaign to end the problem of drugs being available and consumed freely near several city colleges. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Police launch online citizen communities Next time you need to report about antisocial elements frequenting your colony or any other issue related to law and order, Delhi Police will be a click away Trial in Uber rape case begins on daily basis A 26-year-old woman, who was raped in December last year allegedly by a cab driver, identified him as the culprit on Thursday while deposing as the first prosecution witness in the case before a trial court. Delhi boy crushed under 500kg railings, corpn cries theft A 17-year-old boy was crushed under 500kg of iron railings at Rani Jhansi Grade Separator site in north Delhi on Thursday evening. A North Delhi Municipal Corporation official said the boy was trying to steal rods from the site, but removed the crash barrier after which the whole stock came crashing on him. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Half-built bridge hangs over motorists' heads It's a non-descript road but one of the most used gateways linking northeast Bengaluru to Old Madras Road and further to Indiranagar and Old Airport Road. Cong workers set to air woes against bosses Even as the BJP is sharpening its knives against chief minister Siddaramaiah on the Arkavathy land denotification issue, Congress workers are gearing up to raise many issues at the three-day meeting in Bengaluru from January 29. Road accident victim lives on in 4 persons Four persons here got a new lease of life when the family of a 37-year-old man agreed to donate his organs after he was declared brain dead following a road accident. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Customers accuse real estate giant Aliens Group of cheating In what could well turn out to be one of Hyderabad’s biggest real estate scams, 65 customers of Tellapur-based Aliens Space Station-I project have collectively lodged a police complaint accusing the developer, Aliens Group, of cheating and criminal intimidation. Shown the door by CSIR, 92 scientists knock on CAT door As many as 92 trainee scientists recruited by the ministry of science and technology’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) two years ago have been rendered jobless.  Telangana to wait till January 16 to announce Eamcet dates The twin states could be gearing up for separate Eamcets if respective governments do not come to a consensus by January 16.  More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MoU seeks to tap youth potential, create jobs Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur and the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu inked a memorandum on Wednesday for collaborative efforts in training activities that unleash potential of youth, create jobs, commercialize new technologies and create wealth. Flight fares dip to almost par with second AC train tickets Low aviation fuel prices, market competition make flying affordable Killer served dinner by victim's husband Michael Raj, the Ambattur eatery owner who lost his wife and is left nursing his two badly injured children, had fed his employee dinner on Monday night unaware that only minutes ago the man had put a dagger into his dear ones. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Cops zero in on killers of Amrut Prajapati Officials of Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the city crime branch are zeroing in on the killers of Amrut Prajapati, who was shot dead in Rajkot just outside his Ayurvedic clinic by an unidentified assailant. Private aircraft made 100 flights during Vibrant week In last one week, the city airport for the first time recorded around 100 chartered/non-scheduled flight movements. The sound of salvation PK would have found God at the Amrut Mody School of Management during the Saptak finale. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Babaji's 'khichdi' kindles warmth in devotees ‘Khichdi’ is quite hit among pilgrims and along with tea has turned into a medium to beat intense cold wave prevailing at Sangam. In fact, pilgrims flock tents of various social and religious organizations situated in different parts of the Magh Mela campus to savour hot khichdi and tea being served free-of-cost. Dandi Swamis lead holy dip on Makar Sankranti After boycotting the Paush Purnima snan, Dandi Swamis took a holy dip at Sangam along with devotees on Wednesday following a rise in water level. The irrigation department has ensured a release of additional 4,516 cusec water from Narora fro the two-day auspicious festive occasion. Magh Mela police to launch Facebook page Here is good news for techno-savvy visitors from abroad and southern states, who want to have details of Magh Mela 2014. The Magh mela police is all set to launch an account -- www.maghmelapolice.allahabad -- at social networking site Facebook, carrying all details about Sangam city, religious importance of the city, its map, how to reach it, Sangam – the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythological Saraswati, and weather update. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Orissa plans rooftop rainwater harvesting in urban areas The government has decided to introduce rooftop rainwater harvesting system in the urban areas of the state. Nursery admission: Testing times for children & parents With most schools in the city having already started nursery admissions, parents are spending more time with their children to prepare them for interactions with teachers. They are also working hard on their own communication skills. Tearful adieu to actor-director Hara Patnaik Amid loud chants of ‘Hara Bhai Amar Rahe’, mortal remains of actor-director Hara Patnaik were consigned to flames at Satichoura crematorium here on Wednesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Three day review meetings on academic quality from Jan 20 State-level meeting will be held at Rajya Shiksha Kendra in Bhopal from January 20 to 22 to review ongoing programmes for improvement in academic quality. Principals of DEIT, IASE and CTE and District Project Coordinators will participate in the meeting. Youth falls to death from fifth floor of hotel An 18-year-old died after his fall from fifth floor of a hotel on Hamidia Road in the city on Wednesday. But cops are not sure whether it was a suicide or accident. The youth worked in same hotel and had gone to fifth floor to collect his belongings. Woman murder: Enmity with hubby may be motive A day after woman was found murdered near her field on city outskirts, Berasia police said the murder could be an outcome of enmity with woman’s husband. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sirsa dera chief's movie: Cops flag march in Bathinda Even though the Central Board of Film Certification (censor board) has stalled the release of Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's movie 'Messenger of God' Mohali: Killer boyfriend arrested Police on Thursday managed to nab Gurmeet Singh, who pumped a bullet in his ex-girlfriend's head a few days ago and since then was at large. Rahul to attend farmers' meet, relief for Bajwa Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will address a state-level farmers' conference in Punjab against the controversial ordinance amending the Land Acquisition Act. More Chandigarh News»

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