News Digest: Like cigarette packets, Ram Vilas Paswan wants warning labels on fast food too

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		Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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		India
		Like cigarette packets, Ram Vilas Paswan wants warning labels on fast food too BJP set to ensure exec meet message reaches workers Shah has decided that specific messages and the resolution emerging from the national executive will have to be adopted by state-level party executives within a week. ED to question 8 confidants of Chhagan Bhujbal The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified eight close confidants of senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in Nashik and Mumbai on whose names he and his nephew Sameer had purchased benami properties worth more than Rs 300 crore. More India News»

		Business
		Uber drags Ola to court over 'false bookings' Cab aggregator Uber filed a petition in Delhi high court accusing arch-rival Ola's employees of disrupting its business by creating over 93,000 false rider accounts using Uber's platform and using them to register over 4 lakh fake bookings only to cancel them at the last minute. BigBasket closes $150m fund-raise Now get a loan for hair transplant, dental braces More Business News»

		Environment
		Coal plants use enough water to supply 1 bn people: Greenpeace Coal plants are draining an already dwindling global water supply, Greenpeace has warned, saying they consume enough to meet the basic needs of one billion people and deepening a worldwide crisis. It named China, India and Turkey as three countries that have the most planned plants on areas that are running dry. NGT seeks complete data on sewage discharged in Ganga The National Green Tribunal on Monday slammed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over the quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns of the state and directed it to submit complete data on domestic and industrial waste released in the river. PETA files appeal to give copyright to Naruto monkey for his 'selfie' The animal right organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has reportedly filed an appeal against a lower court's decision in January this year that declined to give a macaque monkey the right to his famous selfie taken in Indonesia in 2011. More Environment News»

		World
		Denver airport evacuated over security threat Denver International Airport evacuated a section of its main terminal on Tuesday as officials investigated a possible security threat, airport officials said on Twitter. Homeland Security: No 'specific, credible' threat to US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says there is no "specific, credible intelligence'' of any plots against the United States like those carried out in Brussels. Trump looks to Arizona, Utah to build on his lead US Republican front-runner Donald Trump looked to Arizona and Utah on Tuesday to add to his big lead in the party's presidential nominating race in what would be another blow to an anti-Trump movement organized by establishment Republicans. More World News»

		Entertainment
		BT Exclusive: Holy crow! Is that Akshay? BT caught Akshay Kumar shooting in JLN stadium for Rajinikanth-starrer 2.0. Actors' alleged link-ups post marriage Here's a look at some star wives who have accepted their husband's philandering ways. Kangana has no time to plan her own party? In the last few years, Kangana Ranaut’s birthday parties have usually rocked Bollywood. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		British troops test Harry Potter-like invisibility cloak New York/ British troops are testing a Harry Potter-style "invisibility cloak" in the US that allows them to hide from the enemy with soldiers hailing it as a "brilliant piece". Elimination of HIV from DNA raises hope for AIDS cure Using a specialised gene editing system, scientists have shown that they can eliminate HIV from the DNA of human cells, paving the way for a cure for AIDS patients. Myth busted: Booze offers no net health benefits Researchers at University of Victoria in British Columbia examined 87 studies on the relationship between alcohol and mortality that involved nearly four million people. More Science News»

		Sports
		World T20: Guptill, bowlers hand New Zealand semi-final berth Guptill's 80 formed the fulcrum of the New Zealand innings that gave them a formidable total of 180 to defend, to which Pakistan fell short by 22 runs resulting in their ouster from the tournament. Shahid Afridi indicates he would retire after World Twenty20 Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi gave clear indications that he would retire from the shortest format after his team's campaign ends in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20. World T20: India seek hat-trick of Bangladesh wins Bangladesh are one loss away from exiting the ICC World Twenty20, and hoping to beat them are India, who twice this year have gotten past them in T20Is without much difficulty. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iPhone SE vs 6S: Which one to buy at Rs 39,000? Though Apple has dashed the hopes of many Indian buyers with the Rs 39,000 price tag of iPhone SE, there are still several people are looking for smartphones at that price point. Apple's new iPhone SE: 10 best features After months of speculation, iPhone SE is finally a reality. Apple introduced its least expensive iPhone on Monday, filling a hole in its product lineup with a small-screen model that targets new customers in emerging markets and fans of smaller phones as the company tries to stimulate falling phone sales. Here's a quick look at the top 10 features of the iPhone SE. Apple revises price of iPhone SE to Rs 39,000 in India Here's some not-so-good news for all those who were thrilled by the pricing of Apple's latest iPhone -- iPhone SE. The all-new iPhone will be available in India at a starting price of Rs 39,000 and not Rs 30,000 as previously reported. More Technology News»

		Education
		Hungary mulls education reforms after protests says media Hungary is considering reforms to its public education system, a senior official said on Tuesday, following three major protests in two months against the centre-right government's centralized control over schools. Delhi University among world's elite, again It may have dropped one notch from last year, but Delhi University again ranks among the world's top 20 institutions for development studies. Government brings online facility for medical colleges application As an add-on facility, Union Health Ministry on Monday introduced an online procedure of receiving application from medical colleges seeking to start post- graduation courses or increase seats in existing ones. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Teen serial hacker extorts 32,000 from MBA student A 17-year-old hacker was arrested by the city crime branch from his hometown in Chhattisgarh for allegedly extorting Rs 32,000 from an MBA student from Panchpakhadi in Thane after hacking into her Facebook account, securing her cellphone number and threatening to post her photographs if she did not pay up Strong winds keep Deonar dump smoking, but fire under control Now, send complaints against corrupt officials on WhatsApp The Maharashtra anti-corruption bureau on Tuesday launched its WhatsApp mobile service More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Major Bhairon Marg cave-in forces 2.5 lakh vehicles across Delhi to crawl With one carriageway of Bhairon Marg - used by traffic coming from Ring Road to Mathura Road - being closed overnight, the snarls began even before the morning rush hour. Delhi teen topples from balcony while throwing water balloons A 13-year-old boy was critically injured after falling off the first-floor balcony of his aunt's Rani Bagh house while throwing water balloons at people on the road below on Sunday. DANICS review casts shadow The Centre has asked the Union territories to submit an "integrity certificate and brief report" about the DANICS and DANIPS officers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Abraaj Group leads BigBasket's $150 mn fundraising Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) Global private equity investment firm Abraaj Group on Tuesday led a $150 million fundraising drive by Indian E-commerce grocery startup BigBasket. Under attack over ACB, Siddaramaiah briefs Cong top brass   Bengaluru, Mar 22 () Under fire over forming a separate Anti-Corruption Bureau, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah has written to his party top brass Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi defending the move, even as he rejected the Opposition demand for ACB withdrawal in the Assembly today. Siddaramaiah govt is non-performing: Shettar   Bengaluru, Mar 22 () Calling the Congress-led Karnataka government as "non performing", Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Jagadish Shettar today said Chief Minister Siddaramiah has the credit of borrowing the highest amount of loan in the history of the state. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad high court sets aside relief granted to Roja A division bench of the Hyderabad high court on Tuesday set aside the relief given by a single judge to YSR Congress legislator RK Roja over her suspension from the AP assembly for one year. AP reels under intense heat Andhra Pradesh reeled under oppressive heat on Tuesday even as the Met department warned of an intense heat wave in the next three days with the mercury rising by 2-3 degrees across coastal and Rayalaseema regions. VC returns, University of Hyderabad erupts Students are determined not to allow Podile to function and the protests are set to intensify further with JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar scheduled to join them on the campus on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		5 children go missing every day in TN: Report Ban on 344 drugs: Madras HC rules in favour HC directs TN to file reply in 2 weeks on G.O. Chennai, Mar 22 () The Madras High Court today directed Tamil Nadu government to file its reply on a PIL challenging the February 2 2016 government order making it mandatory to get remarks from government before ordering an inquiry on corruption charges against public servants, irrespective of More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Strike at Tata Nano Sanand plant ends Ahmedabad, Mar 22 () After exactly one month, the striking workers of Tata Nano plant at Sanand in Gujarat today called off their strike and decided to resume duty from tomorrow. Her space, her story: US Researcher explores connection between women and Gujarat's stepwells The many dimensions of Ahmedabad's stepwells More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Tempo-truck collision snuffs out five lives At least five labourers were killed and eight others sustained serious injuries when a tempo carrying them collided with a speeding truck near FCI Godown road under Industrial Area police station in trans-Yamuna area on Tuesday. MEMU train between Allahabad, Kanpur There is good news for passengers commuting between Allahabad and Kanpur on a regular basis as North Central Railway has decided to introduce a mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) train between the two stations. 2 labourers inhale poisonous gas, dead Two labourers died after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a sewer line near Indira Gandhi statue on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Squad to ensure city has a happy Holi The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and police have jointly formed a squad to conduct inspections in shops selling harmful colours that are high on chemicals or toxic substances. 3rd sandalwood tree axed within 4 days in Phulbani Morning classes in schools from April 2 In the wake of rising temperature, the state government on Tuesday declared morning classes in schools from April 2.No school will remain open after 11am, according to the government order. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP to amend land lease Act, plans road map to double farm income MP BJP working committee meet on March 31 Exam stress: Class 12 boy slits vein with compass needle Fearing failure in Board exam, a class 12 student picked a compass from his geometry box and slit his veins, minutes before entering examination hall on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Captain Amarinder Singh kin's Swiss a/cs came under lens during UPA era Did someone in the UPA government try to frame former Congress chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh before the 2012 Punjab assembly elections or was the Income Tax (I-T) evasion probe, started against his wife and son in 2011, a genuine one? Haryana CM 'castes' aside surname after Jat agitation An emotional Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday told MLAs in the assembly that he doesn’t want people to suffix ‘Khattar’ with his name any more. He made the statement during a discussion on the recent Jat violence that left 30 people dead and the state deeply divided. Farming bodies call agri debt Bill an eyewash Farmer organisations have termed the 'Punjab Settlement of Agriculture Indebtedness Bill, passed by Punjab assembly on Tuesday for expeditious settlement of of non-institutional agriculture debt, as a mere eyewash. More Chandigarh News»

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