News Digest: BJP MLA cites spl power to back Arunachal guv action

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, February 03, 2016
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		India
		BJP MLA cites spl power to back Arunachal guv action Governor not to abide by CM's advice if he had no majority CPM's silence on Prez rule makes partymen uneasy CPM, which prides itself as being the biggest votary against the "misuse" of Article 356, has not uttered a word during the unfolding political drama in Arunachal Pradesh. Passport case: Chargesheet against Rajan In the chargesheet, Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje alias Chhota Rajan and three passport officials - Jay Shree Rahate, Deepak Natvarlal Shah and Lalitha Layamon - were named as accused. More India News»

		Business
		Saying there's liquidity shortage is against facts: Rajan RBI governor Raghuram Rajan's message to the government could not have been more clear: Be reckless in spending and pay more for borrowings. Google parent replaces Apple as most valuable company Alphabet, the parent of Sundar Pichai-led Google, has surpassed Apple as the most valuable public company in the world. In February last year, Apple had a valuation that topped the combined valuation of Google and Microsoft. Google was last valued higher than Apple six years ago. ​New Indian rule backfires, boosts unofficial gold trade A rule forcing buyers of high-value jewellery to disclose their tax code - has boosted unofficial trading in the world's second-biggest gold consumer, industry experts say, rather than promote transparency and dent demand. More Business News»

		Environment
		Explore alternative cremation, NGT tells Centre The National Green Tribunal has directed the Union environment ministry and the Delhi government to initiate programmes to provide alternative modes of cremation of human remains, saying the traditional method of burning wood emitted hazardous pollutants in the environment. NGT direction to UP govt on Ganga pollution issue The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and its state pollution control board to apprise the public about pending proceedings as it may order shifting of polluting industrial units located on the banks of Ganga. Researchers confirm lions in remote Ethiopian park Conservationists say they have confirmed the existence of lions in a remote national park in Ethiopia, a rare piece of good news for a threatened species whose numbers have plunged in many parts of Africa. Born Free, a charity based in Britain, said the discovery was made in Alatash National Park. More Environment News»

		World
		Sexually transmitted Zika case confirmed in Texas A person in Texas has been infected with the Zika virus after having sex with an ill person who had returned from South America, local health officials said Tuesday. No ban on Sikh turbans, only on burqas, says France Seeking to address the allegations regarding the “so-called restrictions’’ imposed on the wearing of the Sikh turban, France on Tuesday clarified that there was no ban on Sikhs wearing turbans in public places. US to rework arms control rule on exporting hacker tools The US government is rewriting a proposal under arms control rules from 20 years ago to make it simpler to export tools related to hacking and surveillance software since they are also used to secure computer networks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Actresses who sported bikinis in their debut films No Bollywood release for Deepika in 2016 After 'Rock On!! 2', Farhan to take up 'Don 3' Farhan Akhtar is determined to give finishing touches to his 'Don 3' script after he finishes shooting for 'Rock On!! 2.' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Found: Why women can't shed kilos Women find it harder to lose weight as compared to men because their brain is wired differently, a new study suggests. Signs of life found in Earth's mantle Scientists have collected an unprecedented sequence of rock samples from the shallow mantle of the Atlantic Ocean that bear signs of life, unique carbon cycling, and ocean crust movement. Killing cancer cells: Get them addicted to drugs Scientists in the UK have found a new way to combat cancer by getting tumour cells addicted to drugs that will kill them in minutes. More Science News»

		Sports
		We're confident of a successful season: Keshav Bansal On Tuesday, mobile phone manufacturers Intex Technologies officially unveiled the name of their Rajkot-based IPL franchise, Gujarat Lions. Raina unveils Rajkot-based IPL franchise, Gujarat Lions The eighth IPL franchise has been officially named Gujarat Lions, with team captain Suresh Raina and owner Keshav Bansal revealing the logo of the Rajkot-based team. HIL: Punjab Warriors beat Delhi Waveriders 5-2 Jaypee Punjab Warriors dished out an attacking brand of hockey to register a convincing 5-2 win over home team Delhi Waveriders in the league match of the HIL. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 biggest smartphone myths busted But you shouldn't believe everything you need on the internet. Comparison: Motorola Moto X Force with Motorola Moto X Play and Apple iPhone 6s We compared the Motorola Moto X Force with Motorola Moto X Play and Apple iPhone 6s, so that you can choose the one right for you. Google wants to make its Nexus phones more like iPhones Google is planning to take more control over the design of its Nexus smartphones, taking steps to make the line of Android devices more like the Apple iPhone, The Information reports. More Technology News»

		Education
		Bangalore University revives plan to have Jindal School of Economics Bangalore University (BU) has yet again revived its proposal to establish Dr Sitaram Jindal School of Economics (SJSE) in partnership with the Jindal Group. Rewriting of Class XI textbooks not before year end: Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has cleared that they will be in a position to complete the rewriting of textbooks for Class XI not before later in the year. This means that Class XI students will have to study old textbooks in the session 2016-17. Teachers completing Class X course with 'passbooks'  Even after large claims of quality improvement in government schools by the state government, teachers are preparing Class X students for board exams with the help of ‘passbooks’ or textbook guides and completing the course for upcoming final examinations. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Cops file chargesheet in builder suicide case Submit ‘Clinching’ Evidence Against Four Corporators Caught with man's cloned cards, conmenshow his licence An alert cashier of an electronic store in Vashi helped the police arrest two men who were trying to use cloned credit cards to make payment for two smartphones. BMC to reclaim plots given to ex-MLA, builders The two dozen open spaces which the BMC plans to take over in the second phase includes a plot that was allotted to an organization belonging to former Shiv Sena MLA Vinod Ghosalkar and some that belong to prominent builders. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi government asks doctors to give account of daily work Marking attendance may not be enough for doctors in Delhi government hospitals. Shut two plants, discom urges govt North discom Tata Power Delhi has written to the state government over rising cost of power and the urgency to surrender power from NTPC/NHPC plants to bring down tariff in the city. Thampu posts: Teachers share ire Teachers have petitioned the supreme council of St Stephen's College over a series of Facebook posts by its principal Valson Thampu. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Invest Karnataka 2016: Backstage, babus fix GIM nuts and bolts Behind the glitz of Invest Karnataka 2016 is a group of IAS officials, working tirelessly behind the scenes to en sure the event goes off with clockwork precision. It is their big test in catapulting Karnataka to the next or bit of growth, by attracting adequate investments. 48% of MNC R&D talent is in Bengaluru Bengaluru remains home to the highest number of multinational R&D centres and talent pool in India. Intelligence to FIRs, student-cops may lend muscle to police From gathering intelligence in their locality and helping citizens file FIRs to preventing crimes and improving governance — student cadets may add strength to the short-staffed police force over the years. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Kapu stir: Kirlampudi tense over fear of Mudragada's arrest With two days left for the threatened indefinite hunger strike by Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham seeking BC status for his community , his native Kirlampudi village in East Godavari district continued to remain tense on Tuesday due to the presence of a large number of security personnel and rumours that Padmanabham could be arrested any time before he sits on his dharna. GHMC polls: Missing Nota button on EVMs stumps voters : Those landing up at the polling booths to cast their votes in favour of None of the Above (Nota) in the GHMC polls were in for a surprise when they found the button missing from the Electronic Voting Machine this time. Exit polls see big win for TRS The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) appears set to be daubed in pink with all exit polls giving the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti a majority in the civic polls held on Tuesday . More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Fire at mat making company, products worth Rs 5cr gutted Fire broke out at a mat manufacturing unit at Ponneri in Tiruvallur district on Tuesday morning. Internal probe by students of IIT-M reveals security lapses An internal investigation by students of IIT Madras has claimed that there are several serious lapses in security at the prestigious institute. Top cop shares cuppa with men who perform City police commissioner T Rajendran and senior officers have decided to meet and chat over tea with policemen who are doing the job to the credit of the force. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Beggar with a heart of gold! Girls need to be encouraged to study, says 68-year-old beggar Khimjibhai Prajapati. BJP, Cong trade barbs over Hardik's 2017 poll remark The BJP and Congress got into a war of words over the comment by Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convener Hardik Patel that Congress will form the government in Gujarat in 2017. `Global bodies don't fully know local value of monuments' The second day of the six-day series on `Art, Culture and Heri tage: A Management Perspective', saw former member of the advisory committee on world heritage matters to the ministry of culture, Shikha Jain, speak on managing heritage landscapes. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Four liquor smugglers held Four members of a gang involved in liquor smuggling were arrested near Curzon Bridge on Monday. 12 take oath as permanent HC judges Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Dr Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud on Monday administered oath to 12 additional judges of the High Court as permanent judges in his court room. Teachers Eligibility Test exam today Uttar Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test will be conducted at 1200 examination centres across the state on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen requests Fadnavis for land in Navi Mumbai for making Odisha Bhawan Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday requested his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis to provide an acre land in Navi Mumabi for construction of another Odisha Bhawan (state guest house) for accommodation of Odia people visiting Mumbai. Dreaded gangster held in Kendrapada Close on heels of the arrest of notorious tender fixer brothers Sushil Dhal Samant and Sushant Dhal Samant in Bhubaneswar, the police in Kendrapada district on Tuesday arrested dreaded gangster and tender mafia Syed Imran Ali, 40 alias Sappo. Dhenkanal minor rape case: Accused arrested Dhenkanal police on Tuesday arrested the accused who had allegedly raped a minor girl of Bhagabanpur village in Dhenkanal district on Saturday night. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Every cottage in Hanuwantiya island will have firefighting equipment, claims MPTDC The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (MPTDC) has ensured that every cottage at Hanuwantiya island will have firefighting equipment. The island is being promoted as a major tourist destination and a special tour of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with his cabinet members was held on Tuesday to boost up this activity. Congress protests against Vyapam mistake Madhya Pradesh youth Congress on Tuesday staged a protest before Vyapam, PEB (Professional Examination Board) demanding action against corrput officials and that it should function in a more transparent manner. Ten years of MGNREGA: Cong-BJP vie for ownership of rural job scheme The Congress on Tuesday admitted it failed to reap political mileage of it's flagship scheme MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) only because of poor publicity management. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Month after man duped at bank, cops register case Almost a month after an elderly man was duped of Rs 5 lakh at UCO Bank in Phase I, Mohali, the police registered a case on Tuesday. Mohali police planning to auction unclaimed impounded vehicles With nearly 30,000 unclaimed impounded vehicles going to waste at the 22 police stations in Mohali district, the force is now planning to auction the vehicles that have been in its custody for more than 10 years. Five Gurdaspur youths held with gun and drugs Five youths hailing from Dinanagar, Gurdaspur, were on Monday night arrested for allegedly coming to Mohali to sell heroin and a country-made pistol. More Chandigarh News»

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