News Digest: HC seeks Swamy reply in Herald case

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		Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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		India
		HC seeks Swamy reply in Herald case India to turn heat on child porn sites with Interpol aid CBI's DIG-level officer briefed the committee about the Interpol's 'worst of' list and how it can be shared with the internet service providers in India once access has been gained. Interpol updates its list very frequently, even twice a week. 14 Ayush hospitals in 9 states soon The Centre has approved proposals to set up 14 50-bed integrated Ayush hospitals in nine states under the National Ayush Mission by 2016, it informed Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. More India News»

		Business
		India's Feb trade deficit narrows to lowest since 2013 India's trade deficit narrowed in February to its lowest since September 2013, as exports contracted at a slower pace with demand remaining weak from Europe. India has been struggling with weak global demand although the blow has been softened by a collapse in its oil import bill. Adani gets Queensland backing for Australian coal mine The Parliament of the Australian state of Queensland agreed that Adani Enterprises should be granted "all state government approvals" to build one of the world's biggest coal mines. The $7.45 billion project in the undeveloped Galilee Basin has been delayed by challenges from environmental campaigners. After Pfizer, HC grants relief to Abbott and Macleods Pharma majors Abbott Healthcare and Macleods Pharmaceuticals got interim relief from the Delhi high court which stayed till March 21 the government's decision banning sale of certain combination medicines of the two companies. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change 'redistributes' global water resources Rising temperatures worldwide are changing not only weather systems but also the distribution of water around the globe, thereby affecting the availability of potable water, a new study has found. The findings will help scientists understand changes that are likely to affect global water resources. Millions in US at risk from rising seas: Study Rising sea levels driven by climate change could upend the lives of more than 13 million Americans by the end of the century, according to a study. In Florida alone, some six million residents could be affected, and one million each in California and Louisiana More than 50 animal species critically endangered: Govt Out of 96,000 animal species in the country, more than 50 have been assessed as "critically endangered" and 310 as "endangered", the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. More Environment News»

		World
		Saddam was 'very good' at killing terrorists: Trump Speaking in Ohio ahead of primary elections in five states on Tuesday, Trump claimed that he had always been opposed to the US’s 2003 invasion of Iraq. He said he had warned it would destabilise the Middle East and that the rise of ISIS was proof of that. Myanmar first civilian president in over 5 decades Myanmar got its first civilian president in decades after MPs elected Htin Kyaw, a close aide of Aung San Suu Kyi, who is expected to hold the real reins of power in the formerly junta-run nation. This is the first time Myanmar got a civilian president since 1962, when the military seized power. Norway mass killer Breivik gives Nazi salute in court Mass killer Anders Behring Breivik kicked off his return to court by making a Nazi salute on Tuesday during his bid to improve conditions inside the Norwegian prison where he is being held in isolation for massacring 77 people in bomb-and-gun attacks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		M.S. Dhoni teaser: Watch Sushant play MSD It's time to rejoice not just for Bollywood buffs but also for Indian cricket fans. Big B: Looking forward to TOIFA The Hindi cinema legend will attend the Times of India Film Awards function in Dubai on March 18 Hrithik-Kangana's cold war in legal mess Everyone sensed a cold war between Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut for a while now. But reportedly, this seems to have gone too far and has turned into a messy scene. The actors, who have worked together in two films (Kites and Krissh 3), were also rumoured to be a couple, but they have never spoken on this. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		'Environment behind 1/4th of global deaths' Nearly a quarter of all deaths worldwide are caused by environmental risks like polluted air, dirty water, hazardous workplaces and dangerous roads, according to the WHO report. lead in the water in Flint, Michigan, is a devastating example of how closely human health is intertwined with the environment. A bizman plans 'digital immortality' A billionaire Russian businessman is making it his life's goal to stay alive forever by uploading his brain into a computer. Dmitry Itskov is the founder of the 2045 Intiative, an organisation working with a network of scientists to develop 'cybernetic immortality' within the next few decades. Pay with a selfie? Amazon files patent for new service Amazon wants you to start paying for goods with a selfie. It concerns a payment method using selfies, where buyers are required to send two photos: one selfie and one in which they blink, smile or tilt their head to confirm that they are real and not a picture. More Science News»

		Sports
		World T20: Spin-heavy New Zealand end India's hot streak Defending 126, New Zealand stunned India to end a seven-match winning streak and extend their own T20I record to five over the same opposition. Turning Points, WT20: Santner serves India humble pie TOI Sports looks back at the key passages of play from game 13 of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur. As it happened: World T20 - India vs New Zealand Phase two of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 starts today with hosts India taking on New Zealand, in their first T20I in post Brendon McCullum era. In four previous encounters in T20Is, India have never beaten the Kiwis. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 'underrated' Android smartphones that are worth buying Here are 5 such smartphones, which may not have been bestsellers, but surely boast of premium features and are a good buy at the current price. Inside world's 8 most high-tech hotels Here's over to the 8 most high-tech hotels of the world. Lenovo launches Vibe K5 Plus smartphone, priced at Rs 8,499 Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo has finally launched its Vibe K5 Plus smartphone in India. To be available exclusively on Flipkart in an open sale on March 23, the company has priced the handset at Rs 8,499. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC sets up committee to look into off-campus centres The UGC has set up a committee to look into all aspects of off-campus centres established by some institutions deemed to be universities without its prior approval or that of the HRD ministry. UGC has issued notices to several leading institutions that had set up off-campus centres without approval. Set mission statement: CBSE tells schools IIT-Kharagpur wins laurels at innovation awards More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Thane consumer forum orders builder to pay flat buyer 10,000 for harassment Admitting a complaint by a flat buyer of deficiency in services, the Thane district consumer redressal forum has directed Lok Housing and Construction Limited to refund advance money taken from the complainant with interest at 6% per annum from 2001 and also pay compensation of Rs 20,000 as compensation for his suffering. BEST panellists request Fadnavis to scrap TDLR In a last ditch attempt to get transport division loss recovery (TDLR) surcharge scrapped, state industries minister Subhash Desai along with other members of the BEST committee met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday seeking his intervention in the case. Stray dog attacks 18, two serious A stray dog in the Shahad area here has attacked 18 persons including 16 kids and 2 women in the last 24 hours. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi govt paves way for legalizing Sainik Farms After a long battle, affluent colonies such as Sainik Farms, Anantram Dairy and Mahendru Enclave could soon be legalised under the tag of 'unauthorised regularised colonies'. Govt plans bailout loan for Transco A day after Delhi Transco warned that there could be power cuts during summers due to financial hardships affecting their working, the government stepped in and said that they would consider giving a loan for a bailout to the company and ensure Delhi would have uninterrupted power supply. AAP steps up attack, demands Gupta's removal Aam Aadmi Party stepped up its attack on the municipal corporation after reports that leader of the house in North Corporation and former mayor Yogender Chandolia has complained about present mayor Ravinder Gupta to Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay. The party has alleged that the corporation is steeped in massive corruption and has asked for the expulsion of Gupta. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		NCRB added sedition column to its chart, after NDA came to power The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the keeper of India’s crime statistics added a separate column to its charts to accommodate acts under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) since the Narendra Modi-led NDA came to power. 47 cases booked across India, 58 arrests & 1 conviction in Jharkhand for sedition in 2014 Section of students want campus unions back in Karnataka Man held for trying to sell crocodile in Bengaluru More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Two child labourers rescued from Hyderguda Labour department officials with the help of a child rights NGO on Tuesday have rescued two child workers from two flats at Jagannath Residency apartment at Hyderguda. Jewellers' strike leaves city's goldsmiths starving For Shontu Mallik, his 17-hour workload has suddenly disappeared, and along with it, so has his daily wage. Not only is his job as a ‘goldsmith' under threat due to the ongoing gold jewellers and merchants' strike across the country, but his food supplies at home are already over. Osmania Medical College buses rusting in garage The death of four medicos from Osmania Medical College (OMC) in an accident of the ill-fated private bus while on the way to Hyderabad from Inter-medics (annual sports meet of undergraduate MBBS students) has exposed how woefully short the college authorities were in making transportation More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Mutual funds line up dividends on ELSS to woo tax savers Mutual fund (MF) houses are lining up dividends on equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) to attract investors looking to axe the tax at the end of the financial year. The market downturn hasn't deterred some fund houses from paying high dividends — Birla Sun Life MF has paid a dividend of Rs 6. Village forest committee president held for poaching A village forest committee (VFC) president was arrested by Virudhunagar circle forest officials on Thursday in connection with the seizure of a leopard skin on March 7. Elephant poacher arrested in Theni Forest officials on Tuesday arrested Vanaraj, the missing member of the notorious elephant poaching gang, from a farmhouse in Theni. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vishveshwara recalls his journey "I had travelled all the way to Columbia University to study nuclear physics.But ended up exploring the black hole.That journey fascinates me to this day," said professor . State spends only 28.63cr of 1k crore grant for youth After announcing a hefty Rs.1000 crore package under the Mukhya Matri Swalamban Yojna (MMSY) following the Patidar, OBC reservation stir the government has been able to spend only Rs. Ruckus over Patanjali products Question Hour on Monday was a noisy scene following a fracas over Patanjali products and grants allocated for Adivasis in the state. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		SUV rams into truck, 2 killed, five injured Yadav takes charge as UPPSC chief Anirudh Singh Yadav assumed charge as chairman, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), here on Tuesday. Bullion trade remains paralysed The bullion trade remained paralysed here as the jewellers' strike entered 14th day on Tuesday in protest against 1% hike in excise duty.Around 3,000 jewellers kept the shutter down for past two weeks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha govt to give welcome kits to kids in primary classes Faster TB detection The state government will install 24 cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) machines for faster detection of TB in different hospitals across the state soon. Govt to allow more borrowing The state government on Monday decided to amend the Odisha Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act to allow increased borrowing for capital expenditure. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dalits face disparity in Ambedkar's native state A Dalit boy in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh was drowned in a well while trying to fetch water after he was denied access to school hand pump to quench his thirst on March 8. Fresh rounds of rain, hailstorm hit farmers About 25% crop in 286 villages of Madhya Pradesh was damaged after fresh round of hailstorm and rain hit the state on Sunday and Monday. MP govt converts short-term loans to mid-term In a bid to project its pro-farmer image and to provide succour to farmers in distress, Madhya Pradesh government announced to convert short-term loans of farmers to mid-term. State also agreed to provide 15% of loan amount worth Rs 705 crore to district central cooperatives banks. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Amid rising suicides, Akalis offer interest free loan Under attack from farmer unions over Rs 33-crore pesticide scam and subsequent cotton crop damage coupled with rising number of suicides over bulging debt, the Akali Dal-BJP government has made a desperate attempt to salvage its situation with the agri community that has voted in its favour for years. Tax relief for yarn industry Reduction of VAT on cotton and other yarn from 6.05% to 3.63% in the state budget proposed on Tuesday has been welcomed by the cotton spinning industry, which had long been demanding it. What's your next move on SYL, Captain asks CM Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday asked chief minister Parkash Singh Badal to spell out his next move on the SYL issue after governor Kaptan Singh held back his assent to the Bill passed by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. More Chandigarh News»

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