News Digest: BJP not to press too hard against Jaya, Didi

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		Tuesday, March 08, 2016
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		India
		BJP not to press too hard against Jaya, Didi Needs Support Of AIADMK, TMC In Parliament Recent hiccups unlikely to derail India-US ties A few days earlier, defence minister, Manohar Parrikar refuted a US admiral who proposed joint patrols with US, Japan and Australia off the Philippines. 14-year-old Bengaluru girl Ananya wins Spell Bee Desuetude, a word even some adults may find difficult to pronounce and spell was the winning word for 14-year-old Ananya Upadhya at the eighth edition of the Classmate Spell Bee powered by the Times of India. More India News»

		Business
		All-woman SBI branch in each district Third-party motor cover may cost you 30% more Apollo Tyres forays into two-wheeler segment More Business News»

		Environment
		China CO2 emissions may have peaked in 2014: Study China's carbon emissions, by far the world's highest, may have peaked in 2014, according to a study published on Monday, potentially putting Beijing under pressure to toughen climate pledges perceived as too lax. Global warming reducing phytoplanktons in western Indian Ocean Rapidly decreasing presence of marine phytoplankton, a micro-algae consumed by small fish and responsible for reducing carbon dioxide in sea water, in the western Indian Ocean due to global warming may reduce the oceanic region to an ecological desert, scientists have warned. Is pollution affecting birds' sound? DU to study More Environment News»

		World
		Bloomberg says he's not running for president Bloomberg, who has spent months mulling an independent campaign, made his decision official through an editorial posted by the Bloomberg View. British police's counter-terror chief warns of IS attack British police's counter-terror chief warned Monday that the Islamic State group wants to launch "enormous and spectacular attacks," as jihadis broaden their focus to target Western lifestyles. Qaeda in Syria seizes key hilltops from regime: Monitor Al-Qaeda's Syria affiliate and allied jihadists seized a set of strategic hilltops held by pro-regime forces in the country's north late Monday, a monitoring group said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Men need to connect with their feminist side' In times when gender wars are in the spotlight, men often find themselves at a loss of words when asked about the significance of International Women’s Day. 'Rocky Handsome' takes action to next level The trailer of John Abraham’s forthcoming film 'Rocky Handsome' gripped one and all with its bone-crunching stunt sequences and emotional connect. Katrina to Big B: Actors who played God Playing God ain't easy. You have to be perfect in everything that you do and maintain and calm demeanour throughout. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Indian science institutes missing woman's touch Country Fares Poorly In Global Survey On %age Of Women In Prestigious Science Academies Want to lose weight? Eat protein-rich meals A 'meta-skin' to cloak objects from radars More Science News»

		Sports
		India have 99 per cent chance of winning World T20: Sehwag Former India batsman Virender Sehwag is confident that India will lift their second ICC World Twenty20 title, stating that MS Dhoni's team has a "99 per cent chance" owing to the successful combination locked in since January. India absolute favourites to win World T20, reckon ex-players After India's dominant run at the recently concluded Asia Cup, former cricketers have picked India as favourites to win the upcoming ICC World Twenty20. Dhoni should bat either at No. 6 or No. 7: Gambhir MS Dhoni might have walked in at number 4 and scored 20 runs off just six balls to seal India's sixth Asia Cup title on Sunday but Gautam Gambhir feels that the ideal position for Dhoni to bat is at number six or seven. More Sports News»

		Technology
		T20 World Cup 2016: Free unlimited Wi-Fi at 6 stadiums, courtesy Reliance Jio Reliance Jio has announced free high-speed Wi-Fi with unlimited downloads at six stadiums across the country. 10 hidden features of your Android smartphone If you think you have explored your Android phone to the fullest, then take a look at these 10 tips and tricks that will make you see your phone in a different light. Titan Juxt smartwatch review: A good first step by an Indian company Smartbands have become common in India with over half a dozen companies supplying them. More Technology News»

		Education
		Tezpur gets best varsity President award The awards will be given during the week-long 'Festival of Innovations' hosted from March 12-19 by the Rashtrapatri Bhavan in collaboration with the National Innovation Foundation (NIF). Kota goes the yoga way to counter stress among students Students studying in various Kota coaching centers were in for a pleasant surprise on Saturday morning. Reason- Special yoga sessions had been organised for them. Another IIT aspirant 'kills himself' in Kota In yet another case of suspected suicide due to academic pressure, a 19-year-old student of one of Kota’s IIT coaching institutes was found hanging in his rented room, on Thursday night. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai's 1st test-tube baby is now a mom Thirty years after she made history, Mumbai's first test-tube baby, Harsha Chavda-Shah, delivered a child of her own on Monday. Two schools to get sanitary pad machines The MNS’s women’s cell will flag off a “sanitary napkin on vending machine” campaign in two schools on Tuesday to mark the International Women’s Day. Four-year-old kidnapped, raped, killed A four-year-old-girl from Mankhurd was found raped and murdered early on Monday. This is the second incident of kidnap and rape in Mankhurd in a month. Last month, a five-year-old girl was kidnapped from Mankhurd, raped and abandoned in Dharavi. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Stuck in jam, FM Jaitley talks of more Delhi-Gurgaon roads Having received a taste of the daily congestion on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday pressed for at least two new link roads between the capital and the "millennium" city. After terror intel, high alert for Art of Living event in Delhi PM Modi and many other dignitaries will attend the event which has an "extremely high" threat assessment. President not to attend Art of Living event after green concerns over damage to Yamuna flood plains President Pranab Mukherjee will not attend the World Culture Festival."The President cannot attend the function due to unavoidable circumstances," an official of the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Wielding the scalpel with equal felicity After Ulsoor, 10 other city lakes may see fish deaths 14-year-old Bengaluru girl Ananya wins Spell Bee Desuetude, a word even some adults may find difficult to pronounce and spell was the winning word for 14-year-old Ananya Upadhya at the eighth edition of the Classmate Spell Bee powered by the Times of India. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		No govt land for 2-BHK scheme Fighting trafficking through religion Naidu's UK visit to boost investments More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Will freebies give TN outfits a free run again? The jury is out The Tamil Nadu elections may be fought on welfare schemes and freebies yet again but the big question is whether voters would be influenced by the weight of the goody bags. International Women's Day: Health camps and several other events to be held in Chennai A number of events including health camps for women will be held in Chennai as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. March 8 is celebrated as the International Women’s Day. Rajiv assassination case convict Nalini wants three-day parole to attend 16th day ceremony for her late father On February 24, Nalini got a 12-hour emergency leave to attend her father Sankaranayanan's funeral rites in Chennai. Now she says she wants to take part in the 16th day ceremony for her father. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gold imports in Gujarat touch 23-month low Import of gold in the state in February this year was only 1.32 MT, the lowest in a month since February 2014 when 1.25 MT gold was imported. Corporator dies in road accident A corporator of Dehgam nagarpalika died after his car was hit by a speeding dumper near Dabhoda on Sunday afternoon.Police are searching for the absconding driver of the dumper. Uncle held for boy's abduction Teams of Ahmedabad rural police's Local Crime Branch (LCB) and Special Operations Group (SOG) caught two persons in connection with the abduction of a 17-year old boy from Fatewadi on Friday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Beleagured AUSU prez alleges politically motivated conspiracy AUSU president Richa Singh on Sundya charged that an inquiry ordered recently into the validity of her admission as a research scholar was a "politically motivated" exercise initiated by her adversaries owing allegiance to ABVP and receiving "tacit support" from varsity authorities miffed over her vocal stance on several issues. Home guard killing case: Prime accused held by joint team of STF and Pratapgarh police A joint team of Special task Force (STF) and Pratapgarh police on Sunday arrested hardcore shooter identified as, Pradeep Kumar Tiwari alias Rohit, a resident of Gopalpur, Sangramgarh ( Pratapgarh) near Deshraj Ka Inara area in Pratapgarh district after a brief encounter. Villagers teach causal members of dacoit gang a lesson in Chitrakoot Two causal members of dreaded dacoit Babuli Kol gang were taught a lesson by the villagers in Dodamafi village under Markundi police station of Chitrakoot district in the past 24 hours. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Language body plea for Odia use in offices Congress FIR over invectives on Nehru in Netaji museum book Maoist threat fails to deter devotees More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Believe it or not, a pension of Rs 5 a day for MP widows Madhya Pradesh gives widows in the state a monthly pension Rs 150. Landslide: At least 3 devotees trapped while worshipping in a temple in Madhya Pradesh At least three devotees are trapped in a Shiv temple situated in a cave in Anjanpur village of Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district due to a landslide while they were worshipping on Mahashivratri. Consumer dies 3 days after taking policy, claim to be paid after 10 years Krishna Bai's husband died three days after taking an insurance policy in 2006. And she has been fighting for last 10 years to get her claim. The issue was taken up with National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, circuit bench, on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Had no capacity to probe Sippy case, says UT IG Chandigarh: A day before being relieved from Chandigarh Police, inspector general (IG) R P Upadhyay on Monday said the Sippy Sidhu murder case was transferred to the CBI as Chandigarh Police had "no capacity" and just some "authorities". Non-allotment of plot costs realty firm Rs 39.57 lakh Chandigarh: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed a real estate company to pay Rs 39.57 lakh to five people for not allotting plots to them in a housing project in Zirakpur after collecting the booking payment in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 11 lakh from each of them in 2011. Pay more to become oldest club's member Chandigarh: City residents will have to shell out more if they want to become a member of Chandigarh Club, the oldest and prestigious club, as the outgoing executive committee enhanced the amount of all categories that was simultaneously passed in the annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday. More Chandigarh News»

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