News Digest: Lens on human right violations in healthcare

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, December 10, 2015
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		India
		Lens on human right violations in healthcare The concept of healthcare as a basic human right must be applicable not only to the public sector but also to the private sector, which provides healthcare services to more than three quarters of the country's population. 2016 deadline for trafficking probe agency The Supreme Court on Wednesday set a deadline of December 1, 2016 for the Centre to set up the Organized Crime Investigating Agency, a body to probe exclusively human trafficking cases in the country. Medical school accessibility: MCI sits on case Almost two years after a case was filed in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) about inaccessible medical institutions being a violation of human rights of the disabled, there appears to be little progress with the Medical Council of India (MCI) not responding to the request that accessibility be added as a criteria for medical colleges and institutions to be given approval. More India News»

		Business
		KKR offers Jain education trust Rs 390cr financing  Storied Am-erican private equity investor KKR & Co has inked a Rs 390-crore financing deal with Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College Education Trust, which manages higher education campuses of the Bangalore-based Jain Group of Institutions. 'India 4th in black money outflows' India ranks fourth in black money outflows with $51 billion siphoned out of the country per annum between 2004-2013, a US-based think tank’s report said on Wednesday. Carlyle in talks for Rs 500cr stake in Feedback Infra Private equity giant Carlyle Group is discussing a Rs 500-crore investment in Feedback Infra, which could make the US firm a major shareholder in the Gurgaon-based infrastructure services company, sources directly familiar with the matter said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Pollution on the rise as temperature dips in Delhi Overcast skies and a distinct layer of smog marked another highly polluted day in Delhi which saw further increase in the level of suspended particulate matter, with the average reading of PM 2.5 touching 204 microgram per cubic metre, keeping the air quality 'very poor'. Global warming could cause fall in oxygen: Study Earth's oxygen could dramatically fall due to change in ocean temperature of just several degrees, which may likely result in the mass mortality of animals and humans, a new study has claimed. Beijing smog reaches over 25 times safe levels Beijing ordered hundreds of factories to shut and allowed children to skip school as choking smog reached over 25 times safe levels on Tuesday, casting a cloud over China’s participation in Paris climate talks. More Environment News»

		World
		Syrian opposition seeks to close ranks Syria's fragmented opposition and rebel groups sought common ground on Wednesday ahead of planned negotiations to end a conflict which has devastated the country and drawn forces from Cold War and Middle East rivals into ever deeper combat operations. US seeks transparency on alleged rapes by UN peacekeepers The United States today called for greater transparency into alleged sexual assaults by UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, demanding to know the nationalities of the accused. US ready to send advisers to help retake Iraq's Ramadi The United States is prepared to deploy advisers and attack helicopters if requested by Iraq to help it "finish the job" of retaking the city of Ramadi from Islamic State, US defense secretary Ash Carter said on Wednesday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rana Daggubati's relief work for Chennai Chennai has been reeling under the aftermath of nature’s fury and though the rains seem to have stopped, the devastation has scarred the lives of those who have survived to see this. Deepika: I know Ranveer will never hurt me It is different when you reach the deep end of Deepika. She is natural, free-flowing, yet striking her diva-esque flair at all times. With soul unveiled and emotions exhaled. No hint or trace of competitiveness, calculation or compare. Just a young woman – vulnerable, venerated and well ... loved and desired too. Celebrities who believe in aliens Certain celebs believe in aliens. Let's take a look at who they are... More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Japanese space probe goes into orbit around Venus Japan's space agency said on Wednesday its "Akatsuki" probe had successfully entered into orbit around Venus after an initial attempt at reaching the second planet from the sun failed five years ago. Frequent green tea consumption may hamper fertility: Study Are you a green tea lover? Read this carefully as the cup packed with anti-oxidants and other health benefits may adversely affect your fertility and development in case of frequent use, warn researchers. Glaciers in Everest have shrunk by 28% in 40 years Mt Everest is the source of a number of major Asian rivers including Brahmaputra and Ganges. Glaciers on Mount Everest have shrunk by 28% over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a report. More Science News»

		Sports
		Hopes of Indo-Pak series dying: PCB chief PCB chief Shaharyar Khan said that hopes of resumption of bilateral cricketing ties between India and Pakistan with a short series later this month are "dying" with too little time left to organise the big ticket event. Manchester United's European gloom continues Another disappointing UEFA Champions League campaign ended on Tuesday for the three-time champions Manchester United in the German city of Wolfsburg. Gareth Bale backs Virat Kohli's start-up venture Sport Convo Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale on Wednesday announced his support for Indian Test captain Virat Kohli's social networking start-up venture 'Sport Convo'. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft's 16 predictions for 2016 Microsoft Research is the 1,000-strong arm of the company that deals with The Future. Its job is, essentially, to focus more on what comes next than what comes now. Like every year, Microsoft's Researchers have set out predictions for the coming year too. Here are 16 predictions they are making. Mozilla's Firefox OS for smartphones is dead In a move that will surprise no one, Mozilla has announced it's pulling the plug on the Firefox OS for smartphones. 8 USB gadgets to make your PC smarter Here are some useful and downright quirky gadgets that you can use along with this ubiquitous port… More Technology News»

		Education
		Girls better at reading than boys Girls did significantly well across the country in reading comprehension, while there was little difference between girls and boys in Mathematics, Social Science and General Science scores. Games & siblings key to do better in maths: NCERT Children who play games every day and those with siblings score better in mathematics, but watching television ruins their scores, NCERT National Achievement Survey has revealed. ATPI-CII to launch web portal for students Association of Technical and Professional Institutes (ATPI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have joined hands for the first time to create a single platform to facilitate better internship and placement offers to the students. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Prosecution has failed to prove Salman Khan was drunk, says court The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it has "come to conclusion that the prosecution has failed to bring material on record to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant (Salman Khan) was driving and under the influence of alcohol, also, whether the accident occurred due to bursting (of tyre) prior to the incident or tyre burst after the incident ..." Cop accused of abusing woman, threatening son A 47-year-old woman from Dombivli blamed an assistant police inspector (API) of harassing and abusing her when she had gone to lodge a case against four people, who forcefully entered her home and allegedly threatened her with a revolver over a money dispute. City fire brigade faces uphill task The city’s fire brigade has a special problem that their counterparts in other Indian metros don’t face–slums on hill slopes. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		3 held for minor's rape in Gr Noida Three people have been arrested for the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in Greater Noida.Police said the prime suspect, Krishan, had planned the crime with his friends, Vipin and Bunty. Women-only cars may be exempt from odd-even scheme Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that the government was considering exempting women, driving alone or in the company of other women, from the restrictions of the odd-even traffic formula the city would try out from January 1 to 15 in a bid to improve Delhi’s abysmal winter air quality. Trial and error: Shared rides to work As Delhi gears to adapt to a new lifestyle following a possible odd-even car policy implementation from the new year, several companies have begun beefing up on arrangements to ferry their employees while most are still in the wait and watch mode. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karanth comes alive through his own characters For over a decade, it was home to a man who dedicated the glorious years of his life to theatre. Today, it is a stage for artistes who seek to recreate the legend's persona. Babukodi, the two-storey building in Girinagar which housed the doyen of Indian theatre BV Karanth, will soon host a performance that seeks to unravel his versatile personality. DKS: Only Kannadigas will get preference in energy dept “Only Kannadigas will be given preference while recruiting engineers in the energy department in future,“ power minister DK Shivakumar said on Wednesday. Lalbagh plans flowery tribute to Krumbiegel This New Year, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens will bloom to pay tribute to a prominent botanist who made the gardens what it is today. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana thumbs its nose at KRMB's order The much-hyped Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) fell flat when Telangana irrigation authorities refused to honour its orders. Battle lines drawn for MLC polls Battle lines have been drawn for the MLC polls with nomination process ending on Wednesday and major parties including the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi, main opposition Congress, and Telugu Desam Party in the fielding their candidates. New political parties mushroom ahead of GHMC election With the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) polls scheduled for next month, there is a rush to register political parties with the Telangana State Election Commission More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai should act before its Surat moment strikes Even though there is respite from rain and threat of renewed flooding, the spread of communicable diseases looms large over Chennai. Govt didn't use social media for warning Residents living on the banks of the Adyar and Cooum rivers or the Buckingham Canal were not warned before water was released from the lakes that feed them. How floods washed away dreams Cars, bikes, fridges ruined; Jayalalithaa writes to PM for soft loans for education, rescheduling of emis on homes and white goods. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat gaining popularity in defence manufacturing sector Manufacturing is considered Gujarat's strength, but the state figured nowhere on the defence manufacturing map of India two years back. Hefty compensation likely for land acquired from farmers Farmers can expect a bounty as the state prepares a draft bill to implement UPA's flagship `The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013' in state. The state government may give as much as three to four times compensation for land acquired from farmers for urban, peri-urban, industrial and service industry. Electric buses to be introduced soon State transport minister Vijay Rupani on Wednesday in New Delhi said that the government of Gujarat would introduce a fleet of six electric buses for public transport between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad as part of its efforts to ensure pollution free green environment. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		City Government Public Library set for complete makeover The Allahabad Government Public Library, known as a perfect place for bibliophiles, is all set to get a makeover after state government has sanctioned Rs 94 lakh for its face-lift with automation and conservation of decades old books. Mini-India comes alive at NCZCC People thronging the ongoing Shilp Mela at North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC) were mesmerized with the rich presentation of folk songs and dances of various parts of the country on Monday. A mini-India has been recreated at this venue. Railway to use treated water of STPs for non-potable purposes In another step towards conservation of water and show its commitment for preservation of ecology, the railway administration has decided to use non-potable water released after treatment from sewage treatment plants (STPs) for non-potable purposes of Railways. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		2 more kine houses in capital soon The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to construct two kine houses to contain bovine menace in the city.Stray cows and bulls are seen roaming freely on main arteries posing threat to commuters. Ganjam rabi crop prospects look gloomy If the kharif crops in the district were hit due to fickle monsoon in Ganjam district, the prospect of rabi crops is not that rosy either, according to farmers. Controversial Polavaram unites Cong, BJD in house The bonhomie between the ruling BJD and the opposition Congress continued in the assembly on Tuesday as both the parties joined hands to target the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre on the controversial Polavaram project. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Spate of suicides rock city Four persons, including three minors, allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents in the city in the past 24 hours. Involved in forgery, Bhopal gang may also have bailed out Vyapam accused Busted on Tuesday, the gang involved in bailing out criminals using forged property documents is believed to have helped at least 500 accused, including the ones booked in Vyapam scam, in securing the bail. Cong demands judicial probe into botched-up eye surgery Madhya Pradesh Congerss has demanded judicial inquiry into Barwani botched-up cataract surgery where 38 patients lost vision in one eye. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Workshop on human-animal conflict for police officials It is for the first time that a workshop on human-animal conflicts was organized for the police officials by any forest related institution in the state. Badal govt can even mortgage people: Congress Former state Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday slammed Akali Dal-BJP government to mortgage 12 state-owned properties, including a widow home at one Gandhi ashram and residential colonies and a mental hospital site, to raise a Rs 2,100 crore loan. Chandigarh students send over 5,000 'THANK U' cards for soldiers This New Year and Christmas is certainly to bring cheers to the army men posted at the border, with nearly 5000 handmade thank you cards being sent for them by students of Chandigarh. More Chandigarh News»

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