News Digest: Mamata plans to give pus to federal front

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 09, 2015
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		India
		Mamata plans to give pus to federal front Mamata had been trying to form the federal front for long, but in 2014 LS polls her move did not succeed as Narendra Modi came to power with absolute majority. Policing plan in place for Modi visit protests: Scotland Yard With a number of protests planned during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit this week, Scotland Yard has said an “appropriate” policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes. No Diwali leave for SSB officers In the wake of prevailing tense situation on the border and declaration of Bihar results and formation of government there, Sashastra Seema Bal has cancelled Diwali leaves of its officers commanding battalions deployed along the Indo-Nepal border. More India News»

		Business
		NDA's drubbing may delay GST rollout, pace of reforms Officials in the finance ministry were awaiting the verdict of the Bihar assembly polls with bated breath to get a sense of how fast the Narendra Modi government can push the Constitution amendment bill to usher in Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Parliament. India Inc worried over stuck bills Diwali is just two days away but the mood at India Inc appears to have been dampened by NDA’s defeat in the Bihar elections. Will Modi strike back with reforms? Fund managers, top broking house officials and economists expect the Narendra Modi-led government to use the negative mandate from the Bihar polls to go on a high-octane economic reforms drive which could help it win the Uttar Pradesh state elections in early 2017. More Business News»

		Environment
		Endangered monkeys doing well in China The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys in a national nature reserve in central China is likely to increase substantially, primatologists working on a census of the rare animal said. CPCB to monitor actions to combat air pollution Union environment ministry on Friday decided to set up a control room within the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to constantly monitor day-to-day actions of state agencies to control air pollution in Delhi and NCR. By '30, solar power to make up 18% of energy generation Solar energy is expected to account for 18 per cent of total power generation capacity in India by 2030 from one per cent at present, playing a key role in the country's efforts to achieving 40 per cent installed power capacity from renewable energy. More Environment News»

		World
		Pope pledges to continue reforms in face of leaks In his first public comments on the latest scandal rocking the Vatican, Pope Francis told followers in St. Peter's Square on Sunday that the theft of documents describing financial malfeasance inside the Holy See was a "crime'' but pledged to continue reforms of its administration. Hosting 'SNL,' Donald Trump fends off mock heckler Donald Trump hadn't gotten far into his opening monologue before trouble occurred. An off-screen heckler interrupted with a cry of "You're a racist!'' Egyptian cleric masterminded crash? Abu Osama al-Masri, an Egyptian cleric and the frontman of an IS-offshoot group, has been unmasked as the suspected mastermind behind the alleged downing of a Russian jet, a media report claimed. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan sword fences in 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' After the blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijaan earlier this year, Salman Khan’s upcoming Diwali release, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PRDP), the quintessential family film, is being eagerly awaited. Armaan Kohli ready for marriage Armaan Kohli acquired cult status as the bad boy of Bigg Boss.... Celebs' Instagram pics you should not miss! Asin Thottumkal, who made her Bollywood debut with Ghajini, recently joined the photo-blogging site Instagram on February 10, 2015. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		AI will not kill jobs, but alter workplace Just a handful of walnuts can boost male fertility Now, an app for booking babysitters More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL to get two new teams on December 8 The new teams will replace Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, which are serving two-year suspension terms. Meanwhile, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla informed that the process to find new teams will begin after November 15 and interested parties can seek clarification till December 4. MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint after a truce was brokered by MCA vice-president Dilip Vengsarkar. Naik had filed a complaint against Shastri that he abused him after South Africa piled up 438 runs in the fifth and final ODI at Wankhede Stadium on October 25. Djokovic beats Murray to clinch fourth Paris title Novak Djokovic won his sixth Masters title of the year when he defeated Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 in Paris to put the finishing touches on one of the greatest years in tennis history. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Diwali gifting: 6 best laptops under Rs 60,000 If you are looking for a laptop in the Rs 50,000­-60,000 price bracket that is capable of handling office work and is also good for entertainment, then you have a number of options to look at. The laptops in this range are not only capable of handling productivity tasks and entertainment, but also photo-editing and gaming. 15 words only Google employees understand Google is massive company with more than 40,000 employees and has crafted a culture of Googlers who speak the same language. To outsiders, the language used by employees of the internet company might sound like jibberish, but within the company, the Google dialect is second-nature. The website Facebook doesn't want you to mention When people try to add a link to Tsu.co, a small invite-only social network, Facebook blocks the post and does not let it appear. Even mentioning it on Messenger will not work, and earlier posts including links have been deleted. More Technology News»

		Education
		Same exam and result dates for all boards? In a first, all education boards in the country, under the ministry of human resource development, will find ways to introduce common practices, including exam schedules and declaration of results. Quality education mission would secure the future of children, says Raman Singh Admitting that the state government could have erred in the proper implementation of the Right to Education Act (2009), which provides for education of all children between the ages of 6 years and 14 years without having to appear for exams till the 8th class, chief minister Dr Raman Singh on Sunday said with the launch of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Quality Education Mission, there is a scope for better and higher standards of education. Panel proposes major revamp of IIT-JEE format The two-stage Joint Entrance Examination for admission to IITs/NITs will undergo major changes in future if the Centre accepts a series of recommendations of a high-powered committee. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Soaring prices of kitchen essentials dampen festive spirit The rising cost of kitchen staples like onion, tomato, green peas, ridged gourd apart from the already high prices of pulse have dampened the spirits of Mumbaikars in the festive season Sena scores over BJP with 4-year mayor deal in KDMC By staking claim for the mayor’s office for four out of the full five-year stint in power, the Shiv Sena has neatly scored over BJP in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), a source said. Putting out plot tag list good, but need hard copies: Citizens Applauding the BMC for making public a list of plots after correcting their designations, citizens and experts said that the details will give them an idea on what to expect from the revised draft Development Plan (DP), expected to be released in February 2016. However, some suggested that the BMC should also make available physical copies of the designation surveys at ward offices. At present, the list has been uploaded on the BMC website— www.mcgm.gov.in. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Now, learning programme for Class IX kids The Delhi government has now extended the “learning enrichment” programme to Class IX. While the primary school version has been implemented only in 54 ‘model’ schools, ninth graders in all government schools in the city will be covered this time. Corpn razes 2 tilted buildings in S Delhi People From 6 Adjoining Buildings Evacuated Firecrackers and traffic to worsen air quality on Diwali Elderly, Kids And The Sick Should Stay Indoors, Say Experts More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bihar poll verdict has lessons for BJP, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah The resounding victory of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar has some pertinent lessons for major parties in Karnataka ­ the BJP, Congress and JD(S). Driven by passion, these students make it to top Single-minded pursuit and perseverance, that's what keep toppers going and these achievers are no different. Srirama Prakhya, a Class 10 student of Primus Public School in the city, is the world topper in Chemistry and Physics in the Cambridge International IGCSE examinations held in June 2015. Not just that, he's also the national topper in French. Marks for ISC practicals shrink from 50% to 30% In keeping with the requirements of many universities, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has revised for its Class XII students the ratio of marks for theory and practical components for some subjects. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sarika case: Husband's lover arrested Sana, the fourth accused in the case relating to Sarika and her three children's deaths, has been taken into police custody. Sources in the police here said that she was being questioned about her relationship with former Congress MP Siricilla Rajaiah's son Anil Kumar. 4 Myanmar refugees among 6 held in Hyderabad Police have arrested six persons, including four refugees from Myanmar, for illegally obtaining Indian passports and other identity cards (ID) cards under false names. They also arrested a home guard posted at RTA office, Khairatabad, for helping the refugees in securing the Indian passport illegally. Where are the fresh faces? Can fresh talent be infused into Tollywood? Director-producer Teja, who has introduced 980 fresh faces into the Telugu film industry, is now sceptical. “There are just too many heroes now. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Sri Lankan navy arrests four TN fishermen The Sri Lankan Navy on Monday arrested four fishermen from Nagapattinam district on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, Fisheries partment sources here said. No currying favour: Beef parties in Sambar City "You are cordially invited to a beef party." Railway police rescue 200 children from stations More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gold prices fall below Rs 26K Patidar votes may get divided Seychelles, Korea are top vacation spots for Gujaratis More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Selfie on postage stamp soon Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp. 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. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Antibiotic resistance major concern' John E Walker, Nobel laureate in chemistry (1997) from UK, here on Saturday said re-emergence of infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance were among the major healthcare challenges before the world. K B Singh is new DGP The state government on Saturday appointed K B Singh as the new director general of police (DGP) of Odisha police. Four more farmers end lives in state Bhubaneswar/ Four more farmers allegedly committed suicide in the state on Saturday.A 55-year-old farmer ended his life by consuming pesticide reportedly over crop failure and mounting debt-burden in Koraput district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Water crisis in Bundelkhand village triggers caste conflict Water scarcity in a distant village of drought-hit Bundelkhand region triggered caste conflict after members of upper caste objected to fetching of water by dalits from a dug well. The trouble in in Kiratpura village, 100 km from the district headquarters of Chhatarpur, home to 40 families began earlier this week on Monday after a clash between members of upper caste and dalits over water. Youth tries to cut ATM, gets shock & passes out He was in a hurry to hit the jackpot, but forgot basic rules of the game at the crunch moment and paid heavy price for it. Bhopal youth tries to cut ATM, gets shock & passes out He was in a hurry to hit the jackpot, but forgot basic rules of the game at the crunch moment and paid heavy price for it. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chinese lamps to light up Diwali Gone seem the days when people used 'diyas' (earthen lamps) on Diwali. Now, Chinese lights are easily available in different ranges and designs to replace traditional 'diyas' in homes on Diwali. Diwali gifting options galore at trade fair Not finding any unique gifting options in city markets? A round in the Chandigarh Trade Fair at Parade Ground might prove useful with a variety of unique gifting options put on display. E-Bay to pay Rs 10,000 compensation The district consumer disputes redressal forum, Panchkula has directed E-Bay online shopping website to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation for mental agony and harassment to a Sector 7 resident for failing to refund the money he paid for his order, which was cancelled by the online shopping website. More Chandigarh News»

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