News Digest: No threat of Emergency today: Venkaiah Naidu

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 30, 2015
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		India
		No threat of Emergency today: Venkaiah Naidu  Naidu's remarks came in the backdrop of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's targetting of the government yesterday on the issue of intolerance alleging that ideals and principles of the Constitution were under threat and being attacked deliberately. AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi gets bail The court had on November 23 issued non-bailable warrant against Tripathi, the fifth lawmaker of the ruling party to be arrested, for his non-appearance. Duty of state govts to ban cow slaughter: Union minister Jyoti "There are a lot of things to eat in this country apart from cow," Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said here while stressing that it was the "duty" of state governments to ban cow slaughter. More India News»

		Business
		Indian buyers expect diesel variant of each car brand: VW India head In an emailed interview with TOI, Andreas Lauermann, president and managing director, Volkswagen India, talks more about the investment, the impact of the diesel controversy that the company is battling and the emission standards going forward. Personal finance: The wedding lessons An Indian wedding is the perfect platform for a host of entrepreneurs to showcase services and win business Personal finance: Why bear markets are good Investments made when stock prices are down yield the highest returns in the long term More Business News»

		Environment
		Why Maharashtra Raj Bhavan's colourful peacocks are disappearing Killer Mongooses Attack Birds And Gobble Up Eggs On 47-Acre Estate Japan to resume 'research' whaling in Antarctic Japan will resume "research" whaling in the Antarctic by the end of March next year, local media reported on Saturday, despite a call by global regulators for more evidence that the expeditions have a scientific purpose. Bring Euro VI to check pollution: IIT-Kanpur IIT Kanpur has recommended that Euro VI fuel standards be introduced in Delhi at the earliest in order to check the rising air pollution. More Environment News»

		World
		World rallies to save the Earth Protesters linked hands near the heart of the Paris terror attacks on Sunday but others clashed with police, giving an emotional jolt to world leaders flying into the French capital to try to save Earth from climate catastrophe. Under fire in Syria & Iraq, IS tightens hold in Libya Iraqi commanders have been arriving from Syria, and the first public beheadings have started. The local radio stations no longer play music but instead extol the greatness of the Islamic State’s self-proclaimed caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. German police tackle mass brawl at Berlin refugee shelter Hundreds of refugees fought each other on Sunday in a mass brawl at a Berlin shelter and more than 100 police were called in to restore order, in an episode underlining the challenges Germany faces in handling hundreds of thousands of migrants. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I guess Sunny and I are lucky for each other' Babydoll singer Kanika Kapoor talks to us about her upcoming single and her international collaborations. The Tricolour moves Akshay Kumar to tears! Well, we are talking about a scene from a movie, but what’s real here is Akshay Kumar’s tears – glycerine free. Salman Khan's less popular films Salman Khan fans worship their superstar and the Bajrangi Bhaijaan returns the favour by delivering blockbusters at the box-office. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Even 8 decades after invention, polygraph's accuracy contested A polygraph, commonly known as lie detector, is a device used to detect lies by measuring several physiological variables of the person being questioned. Sugar-free drinks may not be 'tooth-friendly': Study If you thought your teeth were safe since you switched to sugar-free drinks, think again! Scientists have warned that such drinks can cause measurable damage to the tooth enamel. High-fat diet may be harmful for your brain High-fat diet may not only make us obese, but also cause cognitive impairment by prompting immune cells in the brain to consume the connections between neurons, a new study has warned. More Science News»

		Sports
		Virat Kohli is passionate, wants to win: Sourav Ganguly Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday heaped praise on India Test captain Virat Kohli saying he is fond of his attitude and aggression. FC Goa enter ISL semis with 5-1 win over Kerala FC Goa's Brazilian striker Reinaldo struck a hat-trick in a 5-1 mauling of Kerala Blasters here on Sunday to confirm their place in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals. Nico Rosberg wins season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Nico Rosberg ended his 2015 season in triumph when he completed a hat-trick of victories in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate and world champion Lewis Hamilton. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 tricks every Windows & Mac user should know Recently a Redditor asked fellow users what computer tricks everyone should know. People submitted a wealth of tricks for Macs, PCs, web browsers, specific sites like YouTube, programs like Excel, and more. We looked through the thread and found the 10 most useful tricks for Windows PCs and Macs... 8 made for India apps to simplify your life There are an estimated 160 million smartphone users in India and over 3 million apps available across all the mobile platforms today. Jaybird X2 earphones review You don’t need to be an athlete to opt for sports headphones. With health consciousness on the rise, people are taking to the parks for runs. More Technology News»

		Education
		Higher education enrolment rate dismal in Bihar Will Bihar be able to achieve the national target of raising gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education to 30% by 2020? As per indications, it seems impossible. Rising number of aspirants signals return of 2-year MBA On the academic floor, the MBA is once again gaining ground. Applications to management schools are rising and the demand to study business has gone up significantly. CAT 2015 threw a few surprises for students The common admission test (CAT) 2015 threw a few surprises this year for aspirants seeking admission to the premier Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on Sunday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hundreds turn up for women's special edition of Yoga by the Bay For those like Charni Road resident Vineeta Mehta, heading to Marine Drive with her society friends for a monthly yoga session has now become something of a habit.On the last Sunday of every month, the gang heads with their yoga mats and water bottles to Yoga by the Bay , joining hundreds from across the city for asanas on the promenade, by the sea. MNS morcha against BEST inflated bills, TDLR surcharge The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will take out a morcha on Monday on behalf of island city residents who have to pay inflated electricity bills and bear the burden of transport division losses. MSRTC buys 3 luxury buses for 1.2cr each The MSRTC is all set to register the most expensive AC bus for public transport in the region. It has procured the first batch of three Scania buses, with each costing around Rs 1.2 crore, sources said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Scolded by teacher, boy commits suicide A 16-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after being reprimanded by his teacher for carrying a mobile phone to school Contentious clause of draft Janlokpal Bill finds Maken's support The highly disputed Section 7 of the draft Janlokpal Bill, which senior advocate Prashant Bhushan claims will run into a wall with the Centre, has received support from senior Congress member Ajay Maken Amid protests, DDA okays land for waste plant The Delhi Development Authority has decided to allocate a huge piece of land in Rohini to the North Delhi Municipal Corporation for solid waste management despite stiff opposition from DMRC, Delhi state industrial and infrastructure development corporation limited (DSIIDC), and locals More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		3,000 netizens to hit the road to save Whitefield If the number of people who signed online for #Save Whitefield protest is any indication, the protest against bad roads and civic apathy is becoming louder and clearer. After Twitter and FB success, Bengaluru Police tune into FM radio After tapping the potential of social networking platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to the hilt, Bengaluru police are now setting their eyes on a more traditional mode of communication to gain public attention: FM radio. These children have parents yet feel orphaned 60% Of 600 Youngsters Visiting Nimhans Are Victims Of Inappropriate Parenting More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Police crack down on 111 quacks Days after a quack tried to burn the body of a patient who died due to wrong medical treatment at his clinic in Hussainialam, south zone police conducted surprise raids on clinics across Old City on Saturday and apprehended 111 quacks practicing medicine. LPS: Farmers may have to wait till next summer for plots Farmers who gave up their lands for Amaravati’s construction might not be getting their share of plots in the near future. The government is only expected to begin the distribution of plots after March next year as CRDA is yet to finish the layout design. It may be recalled that developed plots were supposed to be given to the farmers by December. Gram panchayats told to submit reports on borewells Telangana government has asked all gram panchayats to submit reports listing all functioning, abandoned and dead borewells within a week. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		CAT pattern change stumps students Apart from testing the analytical and logical reasoning skills, this year's Common Admission Test (CAT) has also tested the perseverance of candidates. Madras HC staring at a record vacancy of 40 judges in 3 months With two more judges ready to retire in the next three months, and despite accumulating a huge backlog of cases, the Madras high court will soon have a record vacancy of 40 judges. Besant Nagar senior citizens' organize donation camp for flood-affected The Senior Citizens Group of Besant Nagar (SCGOBN) is collecting and distributing old clothes for flood affected people. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad shuttler Anoushka wins gold in junior nationals City's top shuttler Anoushka Parikh, joined forces with Sahil Sipani, to win the mixed crown at the All-India Junior Ranking Tournament held in Bengaluru recently. Chintz dyeing heritage spins comeback yarn Georges Roques, an agent of the Compagnie des Indes (French East India Company), wrote a 333 page report at Ahmedabad between 1678 and 1680 for the guidance of the company's chief agent based in Surat. The report mentions details of chitte - wood block printing of chintz – prepared in the city. Youths from India voice environmental concern at COY in CEE As the world leaders would gather at Paris for Conference of Parties (COP) 21 in December, youths from India and neighbouring countries shared their views on different environmental issues at eleventh edition of Conference of Youths (COY) at Centre for Environment Education (CEE). The three-day conference concluded on Saturday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Tourism ministry identifies 12 circuits in UP for development under Swadesh Darshan scheme The Ministry of Tourism has identified 12 circuits for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme in UP. Elaborate security for first phase of panchayat polls, say cops Around 12.59 lakh voters including 8.20 lakh male and 4.39 lakh female would cast their franchise in the first phase of panchayal poll for the post of member, gram panchayat and pradhan at 1,060 polling booths in five development blocks including Meja, Urwa, Koraon, Manda and Karchana on Saturday. Allahabad as car thieves' paradise: 1044 cases reported in 10 months The city of Sangam has once again gained notoriety after registering highest (1044) cases of car thefts in Allahabad zone in past 10 months of this year. Ironically, apart from Kaushambi and Fatehpur, five out of eight districts including Pratapgarh, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Chitrakoot have too registered 10-33 percent rise in cases of car thefts. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Class 9 dropout ASHA from Odisha draws PM's applause It was just another busy day for Jamunamani Singh when she received the greatest news of her life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on the accredited social health activist (ASHA) for her work to control malaria in her locality in Balasore district. Government appoints Aditya Padhi as new chief secretary The state government on Saturday appointed 1983-batch IAS officer Aditya Prasad Padhi as the next chief secretary of the state. Abdul Kalam thought of quitting presidency over Bihar dissolution: SM Khan Former president APJ Abdul Kalam had thought of resigning when the Supreme Court quashed the presidential proclamation dissolving the Bihar assembly without allowing chief minister Nitish Kumar to prove his majority on the floor of the house in 2006. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Official booked for peeing in public in Madhya Pradesh A senior official of the irrigation department was booked for urinating in public in Vidisha district on Sunday evening. MP to first in the country to have ITIs in sign language Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 10 ITIs in sign language will be opened at divisional headquarters. This work will be accomplished within a year. Chouhan was addressing deaf and dumb children in Indore on Sunday. Martyr's body brought to Indore Body of 22-year-old Army jawan, who achieved martyrdom on Saturday after falling into a gorge at Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, was brought here on Sunday evening. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bikers community joins the cause of Save the girl child in Panckula Members of Bikers Community of India (BCoI) on Sunday joined the special campaign of Save the girl child and Respect the Elders, launched by members and community of Sai Devotees during the 8th Palki and Shobha Yatra here. 'Neighbourhood criteria' limits admission options With private schools extending preference for children from neighbouring areas to the general category, parents who wish to send their children to a particular school are worried. Teachers to hold protest on December 12 The meeting was attended by 50 body members, cluster and school representatives and women wing members. More Chandigarh News»

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