News Digest: Indiaspora: India sends most migrants to OECD

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, November 05, 2015
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		India
		Indiaspora: India sends most migrants to OECD Both the countries of origin (where people emigrate from) and the profile of migrants has changed significantly in recent years. Most legacy tax issues resolved: FM Finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday the government had made significant headway on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and hoped to soon implement the most ambitious indirect tax reform since independence.  Broadcasting council notice to Star World over soap Industry-led Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) has issued a notice to Star World for showing a homosexual encounter and for “denigrating women” in its popular soap Grey’s Anatomy in June. The notice follows complaints from the ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B). More India News»

		Business
		Red carpet to foreign companies upsets India Inc Level playing field, an expression which gained currency following the liberalization of the domestic economy with Indian industrialists finding themselves unable to compete against foreign companies and asking for parity, is once again back in the lexicon of India Inc. Snapdeal to hire 500 amid layoffs Government considers to buy in-use cars for tests Government is considering the proposal to purchase different models of cars, which are in use, to test whether these comply with the emission specifications as part of the "conformity of production" (COP) tests. More Business News»

		Environment
		From 'poor' to 'very poor', Delhi chokes as air quality falls The average reading of 10 areas showed that PM 10 and PM 2.5 (fine particles that can harm the lungs) were hovering around 368 and 222 microgram per cubic metre, much above the safe limits of 100 and 60. Bird poaching in Chilika Lake Around 40,000 birds of 60 different species have already descended in the blue lagoon of Chilika lake in Odisha. More birds are taking shelter in 15-59 sq km Nalabana bird sanctuary and Mangalajodi areas even as there are reports of bird poaching in the area NDMC's waste-to-wealth projects hang fire NDMC had announced in its budget speech that a plant based on methanization would be set up in Okhla that would process 100 tonnes waste. The idea behind setting up the plants was to make the NDMC area energy-efficient and reduce expenditure. More Environment News»

		World
		Bomb on Russian plane 'highly possible scenario': US It is "highly possible" that the Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt was brought down by a bomb, a US official said Wednesday. Pak factory collapses, killing at least 18, scores trapped t least 18 people were killed and up to 150 trapped on Wednesday when a factory collapsed near the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, officials said, adding to a number of industrial disasters to hit the South Asian nation. UN advisers raise alarm at hatred against Muslims in Myanmar Two UN special advisers expressed alarm Wednesday at reports of increasing advocacy of religious hatred against Muslims in Myanmar, especially ahead of upcoming elections. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan: I love my mother the most in the world Salman Khan has inherited his simplicity from his Maharashtrian mother and humanity from his pathani father. 'PKP 3' to be made from a woman's perspective In a season when established names have failed, director Luv Ranjan (33) and producer Abhishek Pathak (28) are riding high on the success of their comedy Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (PKP2), a Panorama Studios production, which is holding well at the box office. Actresses who wore bikinis in their debut films Bollywood is synonymous with fame and several debutantes enter the glamour industry every year in search of recognition. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Caffeine could help the `lazy' exercise Certain psychoactive drugs like caffeine, described as `dope for lazy people', could encourage sedentary people to exercise, endurance experts suggest. In US, even babies use tablets, smartphones daily for 20 minutes Children as young as one in the US are using tablets for more than 20 minutes a day , while near y all children under age 4 have used a mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone, a new study has found. 2,000-yr-old Greek fort unearthed in Jerusalem In a sensational discovery, Israeli archaeologists believe they have found the remains of the ancient Greek fort of Acra from beneath a parking lot here, solving one of the greatest archaeological mysteries. More Science News»

		Sports
		Virat Kohli's India face stiffest test against South Africa South Africa may be looking for their first Test series victory on Indian soil in 15 years, but they drew both of the last two Test series 1-1 in India. The four-test series is set to begin in Mohali on Thursday. Dravid was India's best player away from home: Hayden Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden was in NCR recently for a coaching stint. He speaks to us about the love India has for cricket, yellow dal being comfort food for him, and what it takes to be a great player. India v South Africa: Mohali Test lowdown Dale Steyn believes India are the favourites starting November 5, but South Africa haven't lost a series in nine years. Who will blink? More Sports News»

		Technology
		Best gadget deals this festive season Smartphone makers are preparing to offer discounts of up to 50%, cash-backs, upgrades on exchanges and even goodies for as low as Re 1 to customers this festival season. With Diwali around the corner, smartphone companies like Xiaomi, Lenovo, Micromax and others started their festive season smartphone offers this week for shoppers scouting for the best deals and freebies. Here's a glimpse of what's on offer... How much should you spend on a smartphone? If you are not sure how much you should pay for a smartphone, read our breakdown of exactly what features to expect, depending on your budget. Smartphones or cameras? 5 things to keep in mind The best camera is the one you have with you -- it's a famous quote. More Technology News»

		Education
		Poor quality profs? Blame ghostwritten PhD theses A doctoral degree is usually associated with years of re search that goes into a thesis - a crucial part of attaining a PhD. Engineering and English: A study in failure Keep quiet and do your chorus.“ Hold your horses. We are not talking about a Greek play--there is no song, dance or recitation. Poems by Ismat, Safdar to vanish from Rajasthan textbooks In its ongoing mission to revolutionize school education, the Vasundhara Raje government plans to omit from Hindi text books stories and poems written by noted Urdu writers Ismat Chugtai and Safdar Hashmi and short narratives that revolve around Muslim characters. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Woman killed in Shivaji Park flat A 57-year-old woman was murdered in her flat early on Wednesday morning, in Dadar’s quiet Shivaji Park neighbourhood. BEST receives Rs 2.9 lakh fake notes from pass and ticket sales in 2014 BEST, which has incurred losses in the transport division to the tune of more than Rs 750 crore, received fake currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.9 lakh in 2014. No water for 3 days a week in Mira-Bhayander till July Residents of Mira-Bhayander will have to go without water for over 60 hours at a stretch every week from 9am on Wednesday to Friday midnight and water pressure for the remaining days will be reduced. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Shiv Kumar Yadav's first target, raped 2 yrs ago, wants justice too Even as Shiv Kumar, the Uber cab driver who raped his passenger, has been sentenced to life in prison, another woman targeted by him, a 35-year-old from a Mainpuri village near Agra, says she still awaits closure “in a case no one cares about". Scholars in JNU, not anti-nationals: VC Condemning RSS comments that JNU was home to “huge anti-national block“, the university vicechancellor on Wednesday said it is an attempt to malign the image of the institution which has contributed considerably to nation building. CM orders probe against ACB chief Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered a probe against Anti-Corruption Branch chief M K Meena for allegedly intimidating his juniors in the office. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Techies hop on carpool wagon, help keep 1,500 vehicles off roads There was a time when Keerthi Deshpande, a techie from Girinagar, spent tense moments behind the wheel, negotiating bumper-to-bumper traffic and fighting reckless motorists on the way to her workplace in Mahadevapura. Doddaballapur erupts, refuses to take the muck Residents of villages in Dodda ballapur have given Bengalu ru development minister KJ George an ultimatum to clear up the mess in their neighbour hood, and refused to allow even a bag of waste to be dumped. With 150 dream firms on board, IIMBians bag top offers With over 150 top companies queuing up with job offers, 410 students of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) made the most of this year's summer placement season. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradeh govt signs MoU with World Economic Forum The AP government on Wednesday signed a MoU with the World Economic Forum which will enable the forum help the state in assessing its competitiveness. Telangana BJP against Modi attending KCR's Chandi Yagam Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend Ayutha Chandi Yagam that Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is planning to perform in December. Telangana govt may not auction APFDC's 16-acre land The Telangana government seems to have dropped its plan to auction a 16-acre land resumed from the Andhra Pradesh State Film Development Corporation (APFDC) due to low real estate demand. Instead, it will auction smaller parcels of land in Shaikpet and Asifnagar mandals in December. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Season tickets on EMU routes go smart Season tickets on the Chennai suburban trains are going paperless. Engineering and English: A study in failure Keep quiet and do your chorus.“ Hold your horses. We are not talking about a Greek play--there is no song, dance or recitation. Police stop media coverage of Kovan case proceedings Police on Wednesday tried to prevent journalists from reporting court proceedings as folk singer S Sivadas alias Kovan, 45, arrested last week on sedition charges, was produced before a magistrate. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Airline crew member held with 1.16 kg gold Customs officials arrested a crew member of an international airlines for smuggling 1.17 kg gold worth Rs 31.24 lakh at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport. PAAS leaders move SC to drop habeas corpus case Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leaders have sought relief from the Supreme Court against the Gujarat high court or der demanding that they prove that PAAS convener Hardik Patel was abducted from a village in Aravalli district on September 22. `Dukhi Patis' enter fray Aggrieved with 50 per cent reservation for women in the local body polls, an organization of `harassed husbands' will contest the election in the city with 18 independent candidates. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. Rlys accounces special trains for Diwali, Chhath In view of rush of passengers for Diwali and Chhath, railway administration is introducing special trains in various directions. UPPSC to upgrade its website Paying heed to complaints from civil services aspirants about lack off communication, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has decided to revamp its official website. This should help inform aspirants about the status of their complaint. Commission officials said half of the around 3,000 writs pending against UPPSC in courts were due to absence of a transparent mechanism. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha ministers face protests during rural visits As many as 15 BJP supporters were arrested by police in Boudh district on Wednesday for showing black flags and agitating during the visit of industry minister Debi Prasad Mishra and energy minister Pranab Prakash Das. Centre-State joins hand to strengthen rail network in Maoist districts Rail connectivity to Maoist-infested Malkangiri and Nabarangapur district would be a reality soon as the state government and Union ministry of railways on Wednesday joined hands to strengthen railway infrastructure in the unconnected districts. TV serial producer granted bail in Odisha Ponzi scam The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Mumbai-based TV serial maker Preeti Bhatia, who was arrested last year by CBI in connection with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group scam in Odisha. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		TOI impact: MP govt orders probe into fertilizer scam The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered a probe into the alleged scam of farmers being forced to pay more for fertilizers from state government agencies. No FIR against Madhya Pradesh CM as MPHC dismisses Katare's petition adhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday dismissed the writ petition filed by leader of opposition Satyadev Katare seeking directives for Lokayukta to register an FIR against chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and former education minister Laxmikant Sharma. Drought-hit farmers cough up more for fertilizers from cooperatives State subsidy for fertilizers at zero interest loans to farmers is a garb to dupe thousands of farmers in the state at a time of spiralling farm suicides over drought, investigation by TOI shows. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Banks remind Haryana of unpaid incentives AAP demands CBI probe into police firing Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur has demanded a CBI probe into the Behbal Kalan shooting incident in Faridkot, in which police killed two Sikh protesters. Support for Sarbat Khalsa widens The stage is set for the Sarbat Khalsa called by Sikh organisations in Amritsar on November 10. More Chandigarh News»

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