News Digest: AAP has become Khap, says senior Bhushan

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		Monday, November 23, 2015
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		India
		AAP has become Khap, says senior Bhushan Former comrades invoke RTI spirit Indian tourists rank 10th on spenders' list on hotel rooms abroad, finds study The average Indian has been shedding that price-sensitive when travelling abroad, it tag seems. More India News»

		Business
		9 Dreamliners fetch Air India Rs 7,000 crore Adopting the sale and lease-back route, debt-ridden Air India has raised almost Rs 7,000 crore by selling nine of its 21 Dreamliners to a Singapore-based leasor and then leasing the planes from it. Ortho implants may become 50% cheaper Prices of exorbitantly-priced orthopaedic implants are expected to come down by 40-50%, with a government body suggesting-for the first time ever-price caps to make them more affordable for patients. Startups pitch and play to win global challenge Making pitches and presentations might not be your idea of an ideal Sunday, but these 40 startups would rather have been here than anywhere else in the world. More Business News»

		Environment
		Noida plays vital role in green UP drive 'Indian culture key to solving environmental problems' Sushma Swaraj said here today that Indian philosophy, lifestyle and cultural practices are based on the science of protecting nature and hold key to solving environmental issues like global warming. Green cover shrinks as urbanisation takes toll on Bengaluru India's Silicon Valley-Bengaluru is fast losing its green cover with urbanisation having risen by 125 per cent between 2000 and 2014, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) claimed. More Environment News»

		World
		Mali hotel attack aimed at peace talks, say separatists The assault on a luxury hotel in Mali's capital that killed 19 people was a clear attempt to derail a fragile peace process meant to stabilize the country's volatile north, a representative of northern separatist groups said Sunday. Hollande hopes to spur US to do more against IS Eight killed in NE Nigeria suicide bombing: Relief agency Eight people were killed on Sunday when a female suicide bomber detonated her explosives among women and children arriving in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri seeking to escape Boko Haram violence in the countryside. More World News»

		Entertainment
		PIC: Deepika and Ranbir gorging on Pani Puri The Pani Puri goes by different names and indeed even distinctive tastes across different cities in India. While the lyrical city of Lucknow calls it ‘Pani Ke Patashey’, Delhiites call it ‘Gol-guppa’. 'My body wasn't ready for bold scenes' After her mega Bollywood launch opposite a superstar, Daisy Shah struggled to get a foothold in the industry. But it has been worth her while as she awaits the release of her next flick, the erotic thriller Hate Story 3. Top 10 seductive saree songs More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Use science to improve quality of life: Harsh Vardhan India's Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that efforts should be made through science to find practical solutions to improve the quality of life of the people. One in two 45-year-olds will get pre-diabetic high blood sugar A most half of 45-year-olds will develop so-called prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar level that often precedes diabetes, says a study from The Netherlands. Working vocal cords grown in lab Human vocal cords have been grown in the laboratory for the first time in a develop ment that could one day lead to “voice“ transplants for people who cannot speak because of a permanently damaged larynx. More Science News»

		Sports
		India thrash Pakistan 6-2 to win Junior Men's Asia Cup hockey Drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a quartet as Indian team kept their unbeaten run intact in the Junior Men's Asia Cup hockey tournament registering an emphatic 6-2 victory over arch-rival Pakistan in the final. Bopanna-Mergea end runners-up at ATP World Tour Finals Rohan Bopanna yet again finished runner-up at the ATP season-end Finale after losing the summit clash with his Romanian partner Florin Mergea on Sunday. Australia beat India 2-1 in second Hockey Test Jacob Whetton and Aran Zalewski netted a goal in a difference of two minutes - 46th and 48th - allowing the hosts to overshadow an attacking display by India in the initial stages of the match. India held the lead for the most part, only to squander the advantage in the fag end. More Sports News»

		Technology
		11 smartphone apps to make your photos better As smartphone cameras become more powerful, you can learn to do more with them apart from just basic photos & videos. Here are 11 apps to help you get the best out of your smartphone camera. How smartphone screens have become the new living rooms From food walks to poetry sessions; from creative storytelling groups to school reunion groups... people are still connecting, chatting, having a good time even though they aren't meeting face-to-face on a regular basis. 10 cool gadgets we want to see in India There are many gadgets and cool tech toys that are available in other countries right now but, sadly, not in the Indian market. There are many such pocket-sized and wearable devices that geeks in the country want in their hands, but can't get. Here's a list of 10 cool gadgets we want to see in India right now... More Technology News»

		Education
		Spending time on domestic chores can impact education, finds study A new study has found time spent on domestic chores can impact education. Anna University suspends exams, classes till Nov 28 Anna University has suspended all exams and classes till November 28 due to heavy rain in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, registrar R Gansesan said on Sunday evening. RTE campaigners issue statement against Delhi government's education bills A group of Right to Education activists who are part of the India Campaign for Education, has issued a statement "express[ing] deep concern" about education-related decisions by the Delhi Government. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		DGP report in Sheena murder case 'confusing' CBI wants to grill Mukerjea on financial dealings Lower Parel has edge in Smart City race More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP MLA threatens cop, booked Woman dies after jumping before Metro at Yamuna Bank Taskforce to resolve property tax issue More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengalureans take up Himalayan challenge, ride cycle on frozen lake Two riders pull off cliff-hanger in mountain, adventure movie to hit screen. Ruling Cong looks to derail opposition plans to remove Lokayukta The vendetta politics of the ruling Congress threatens to derail opposition BJP-JD(S) efforts to remove Lokayukta Justice Y Bhaskar Rao. Tanda tourism to provide a glimpse of Lambani heritage Domestic and international tourists heading to Karnataka can soon witness the state’s rich ethnic culture. ‘Tanda tourism’, as the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation likes to call its initiative, will take tourists to tandas, the hamlets of nomadic Lambani tribes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Natural treatment should be opted over knee replacement' Joint replacement surgery should be delayed as much as possible and one must use all other forms of treatment to prolong the life of natural knee, sports medicine expert Dr Anant Joshi said on Sunday. Land sinks in Kadapa, people vacated Revenue and police authorities on Sunday directed people in Nayanoripalle village of CK Dinne mandal in Kadapa district to immediately vacate their houses following emergence of about a dozen sinkholes. Sher o shayari atop Naubat Pahad Sher o shayari atop Naubat Pahad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		New pond at Guindy National Park arrests flooding in area Elderly, disturbed occupants of home stumped by flooding Chennai: Floodgates opened as Red Hills reaches brimful More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		47% turnout in high-stake election to six civic bodies Amid widespread complaints of deletion of names from voters' lists, polling took place on Sunday for the first phase of the two-tiered elections to local self-government bodies in Gujarat, with around 47 percent of the electorate turning out to cast their ballot. Central Govt working on Sahakari Samiti Bill: Radha Mohan The Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan on Sunday announced that the central government was working towards a ’Sahakari Samiti Bill’, which is currently in its draft form, to help the co-operative movement in India to be more self-reliant. The Union Minister was speaking at the valedictory function on the final day of the 5th National conference on Co-operative Reforms organised by Sahakar Bharati at Pirana near Ahmedabad, as the chief guest. NRG couple thwarts purse-snatching; two arrested A non-resident Gujarati (NRG) couple thwarted a snatching incident and nabbed the two accused on Friday night. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU starts process for depositing contribution under New Pension Scheme The authorities of Allahabad University, after being asked by the authorities of PFRDA (Pension fund regulatory and development authority) to transfer the share of funds, which it is liable to pay against the 10% share of monthly salary of a given employee under the New Pension System (NPS), has started the process for transfer of funds to the central agency. IRCTC to launch winter trips to heritage sites, deserts Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) will start two train services that will unveil the winter charm of the country’s sprawling deserts and heritage sites. Dalit woman thrashed for touching idol A Dalit woman was allegedly thrashed by three persons for touching a goddess' idol in a temple in Rajapur area of Chitrakoot district on Thursday evening. Police have lodged an FIR against three persons, including prime accused Rohit, under Sections 323, 504, 506, 356 of IPC and 3(14) of the SC/ST Act. All accused are absconding. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Film on displacement and mining to be released next month After two critically acclaimed films in a row ace film director Sabyasachi Mohapatra is ready with his latest feature film ‘Pahada ra luha’ (Tears of Mountain) to be released next month. Like his previous films this one also deals with problems of ethnic communities and the changes in their lives due to displacement and mining. Man kills six-month-old daughter, surrenders before police A man allegedly killed his six-month-old daughter after a fall out with his wife in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Saturday, and surrendered to the police. Naveen breaks silence, says his party is against intolerance Breaking his silence on the intolerance debate, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said his party is totally against intolerance. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Tortured & bullied traders file case against moneylenders, 14 booked Loan sharks running extortion racket, first lending money to small-time traders of weekly haat markets and later bullying them for unreasonable interest, was unearthed in capital on Saturday. A case has been registered against 14 people at Govindpura police station. No arrest has been made, police said. Meditate to fight stress, Sri Sri mantra for students Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar suggested engineering students on Sunday to do meditation regularly to avoid depression and frustration. He was addressing the students at Rajiv Gandhi Proudhyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV). Theme of his lecture was mind management. Power demand of 10,000 MW meets successfully in Madhya Pradesh A new record of power supply against peak hour demand has been created in Madhya Pradesh on November 20. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Difference in VAT killing industry' Mohit.Behl@timesgroup.Spinning mill owners of Ludhiana have held Punjab government responsible for pushing them in a crisis by not reducing rates of value added tax (VAT) on yarn that they manufacture. VAT a spat! Minister, senior BJP leader indulge in verbal duel as industrialists accuse government of apathy What started as a tiff between the state industries minister Madan Mohan Mittal and senior BJP leader Satpal Gosai turned out to be a big showdown as both the leaders got engaged into an ugly spat during a meeting with the industrialists who had come to raise their issues with Mittal at Circuit house here on Saturday. Second leg of ACG-NBA Jump kicks off at city stadium The second leg of ACG-NBA Jump - India's first national basketball talent search programme - kicked off at the Guru Nanak Indoor Stadium in Ludhiana on Saturday. More Chandigarh News»

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