News Digest: 'Tortured by cops', Dalit boy kills self in Guj

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		Monday, March 28, 2016
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		India
		'Tortured by cops', Dalit boy kills self in Guj Wilting under public pressure, police filed an FIR against 'unknown' cops for allegedly torturing a 14-year-old Dalit boy who ended life at home on Saturday. Karuna uses Piyush's video to target 'inaccessible' Amma Piyush Goyal slamming Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's inaccessibility and lack of response to queries on power situation has gone viral on social media. Left did Bengal's barbadi, Mamata caused tabahi: PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a barrage of verbal volleys, calling Mamata Banerjee a back-stabber and accusing Trinamool Congress of turning the state into a graveyard. More India News»

		Business
		Essar Steel offers fresh equity for debt recast Under pressure from banks, Essar Steel has offered equity contribution of around Rs 4,500 crore from the promoters in return for upfront concessions and a promise to “recompense” lenders on mutually agreed terms and date to restructure its debt. Indian firms to show investment opportunities in China Time to win on Kurukshetra of execution Large-scale policy changes seldom go unnoticed in a democracy. But the transformation underway in India’s defence policy landscape has slipped quietly under the radar. More Business News»

		Environment
		HP forest dept fights to impose NGT ban The forest department, which generally takes care of tree covers and forest land, has quite a different job to do in Manali.Department officials have waged a war against all tourism activities in their areas. All our actions are affecting nature: Bhushan Bagadia The first time he went scuba diving, Bhushan Bagadia was mesmerised by the sights underwater. Off the UK coast, the 34-year-old photographer learnt diving despite harsh conditions. Ten years later, this love for marine life had him sign up for a 48-hour international diving project in the Maldives. Blowing bubbles through oceans may help protect coral reefs Blowing tiny bubbles through seawater may help protect coral reefs and oyster farms from acidified oceans, by transferring excess CO2 from coastal marine environments to the atmosphere. The technique could provide a relatively inexpensive solution to one of the biggest threats facing coral reefs. More Environment News»

		World
		Brussels airport to run tests Tuesday, no date for re-opening Brussels Airport said it will run tests on Tuesday to see if repair work after two suicide bomb attacks wrecked the departure hall was satisfactory, but it could not give a firm date for resuming services. Dutch arrest Frenchman suspected in planning attack Dutch police arrested a 32-year-old Frenchman in the port city of Rotterdam on Sunday at the request of French authorities who suspect him of ``involvement in planning a terror attack,'' prosecutors said. Putin hails Palmyra recapture, trumpets Russian role Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hailed Syria's recapture of the ancient city of Palmyra, while stressing the role of Moscow's military in reversing the Islamic State tide. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Is something brewing between Sushant-Kriti? Amidst rumours of Sushant Singh Rajput splitting with his long-time girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, one hears that the actor is quite friendly with the co-star of his next film, Kriti Sanon. PIC: Jacqueline's first look from 'Dishoom' Jacqueline Fernandez looks stunning as Ishika, a mysterious character, in the upcoming action adventure Dishoom. Anushka, Ranbir shoot in Rajasthan Anushka Sharma, Ranbir Kapoor and Karan Johar landed in Jhunjhunu on Friday for the shooting of Aae Dil Hai Mushkil. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Sun may produce devastating 'superflares' The Sun is capable of producing monstrous eruptions or ‘superflares’ that can not only break down radio communication and power supplies, but also affect Earth’s ability to support life, scientists say. Over 40-min afternoon nap ups risk of premature death Taking a nap lasting more than 40 minutes can raise your risk of premature death, new research has suggested. Special knee designed to fit a women's anatomy More Science News»

		Sports
		Kohli epic sees India through to World T20 semi-final Virat Kohli smashed a masterful 82 to guide India to a six-wicket win against Australia in their final World Twenty20 Super 10 game on Sunday and set up a semi-final against West Indies in Mumbai. Virat Kohli's legend grows with Mohali masterpiece Already this year, even before we come to the matter of what transpired in Mohali in game 31 of the ICC World Twenty20 between India and Australia, a must-win for the home team, Kohli had pulled off two super chases. Catch thrilling moments of India-Australia match The coast has cleared. The run-rate doesn't matter anymore. India vs Australia tonight in Mohali is a virtual quarter-final shootout. Whichever team wins goes through. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iOS 9.3: 7 features in new iPhone and iPad update iOS 9.3 is the biggest incremental iPhone and iPad update in several years, as Apple has new software features that go as far as changing your sleeping habits. Want to apply for leave? There's an app for that Logging on to a computer to file a leave application or submit a travel request is so yesterday. Now, an increasing number of companies are letting their employees do all this and more through customized mobile applications. iOS 9.3 update makes older iPhones, iPads unusable The update – released last week – brings with it a raft of new features and improvements. But for owners of the iPad 2 and some other devices, it left their tablets and phones completely unusable. More Technology News»

		Education
		Government working on aptitude test for school students The HRD ministry is developing an aptitude test that will help school students assess their areas of interest so that they can choose and pursue right courses. It has formed a task force comprising officials of CBSE, NCERT and psychometric experts for developing a "prototype" of this proposed test. 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'66% of drivers in NCR & Mum are 10th pass or below' It’s mostly the young and less educated who are engaged as cab drivers in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai. Moreover, about 45% of them have a driving experience of up to 10 years, according to information compiled by an organisation working for road safety in India. Medical body starts drive to teach docs advertising rules Following the Maharashtra Medical Council’s decision to suspend the registration of a doctor-couple for three months for advertising, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has started a campaign to educate its 2.5 lakh members about the dos and don’ts of advertising. After high-voltage shock, monkey on road to recovery A week after a baby monkey survived a high-voltage electric shock in Mulund, it is well on the road to a speedy recovery at Dr Deepa Katyal’s veterinary clinic in Chembur. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Model hangs herself, husband arrested In a two-page suicide note found next to the body, Priyanka wrote that her marriage in January was the biggest mistake of her life and accused her husband of assaulting her. '66% of drivers in NCR & Mum are 10th pass or below' It’s mostly the young and less educated who are engaged as cab drivers in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai. Moreover, about 45% of them have a driving experience of up to 10 years, according to information compiled by an organisation working for road safety in India. Two robbers arrested in murder, assault case New Delhi, Mar 27 () Two robbers were today arrested for allegedly murdering a gang member and severely injuring another here, police said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BJP to take out rally against ACB today Bengaluru/ Traffic movement in the city is likely to be thrown out of gear on Monday as the BJP will take out a rally to protest the Congress government's move to set up the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Doctor rams his Merc into three cars, two motorbikes, kills one in Bengaluru A doctor at the wheel of a brand new Merc mowed down a 52-year-old scooterist and injured four others, after ramming three cars and another two-wheeler in Jayanagar, south Bengaluru, on Sunday afternoon. Cyclists in Bengaluru mourn Menaka, call for safe ride A group of cyclists set out on a ride on Sunday evening as a tribute to avid cyclist Menaka Gulvady, who was killed by a speeding cab on KIA Road on Thursday last. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Applications invited Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) has invited applications for admission to post graduate diploma in management (PGDM), banking, insurance and financial services, retail marketing, PGDM- international business, PGDM- human resource managrment and executive PGDM. The last date for sending the applications is March 31, 2016. For further details visit www.ipeindia.org Shortfall in minorities outlay For the second year in a row, there has been a huge shortfall in spending on minorities welfare in Telangana. Furniture workshop gutted at Asif Nagar A two-storied furniture workshop was gutted in a fire mishap at Asif Nagar on Sunday.No casualties were reported. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cops scuffle with students on hunger stir Students of Joint Action Committee for Annihilation of Caste (JAC) said they were detained by the Nungambakkam police, who scuttled their indefinite hunger strike launched on Saturday. 3 girls drown in farm pond Three girls, aged 11, died after they slipped and fell into a farm well at SP Kandigai colony near Tiruttani, 85 km from the city on Sunday.Roja, Sreemathi and Amsaveni were all Class 6 students and neighbours. 30 sovereigns gold stolen from house A bank official's home in Tiruninravur in neighbouring Thiruvallur district was found burgled after he returned from a holiday on Saturday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Modi govt working to make India top country in world: Shah Ahmedabad, Mar 27 () Lauding the "Gujarat model", BJP president Amit Shah today said the same model finds resonance in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to make India "world's number 1 country. 'We think of public parks but not cultural spaces' Sailing ship on stage More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		This Sangam youth brigade vows to wear headgear A group of two-wheeler riders on Sunday took the oath to always wear helmets while riding their vehicles. Clashes between two groups over old enmity Old enmity led to clashes between two communities in Jhau Miya Ka Purwa and its adjoining areas under Mauaima police station on Sunday. Holi vacation over, no seats in trains Two days of Holi followed by Good Friday and weekend and Allahabad junction was packed to capacity on Sunday with most outstation people preferring to leave. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odissi guru Ramani Ranjan Jena dies Eminent Odissi exponent Ramani Ranjan Jena died at his native village, Remuna, in Balasore district on Saturday.He was 75. GoAir flights rescheduled for summer The Bhubaneswar-Delhi GoAir flight will be out of operation from Monday till June end.The carrier has taken a decision to reschedule some flights for summer. Bio-toilets in 2,000 ECoR train coaches The Khurda Road division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a target to install bio-toilets in 2,000 train coaches during 2016-17 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hoshangabad station master arrested for assault He Blew The Lid Off Ticket Scam Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalya forms teachers' welfare fund Final decision will be taken during EC meet on March 29 Rs 3,000 reward declared on 'missing' cop More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Probe into Capt's foreign a/cs began in UPA yrs: Harsimrat Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Sunday denied allegations by Punjab Congress president Captain Amarinder that the NDA government was trying to defame his family in the foreign accounts issue. Preneet says govt has demolished state's religious institutions Preneet Kaur has alleged that SAD-BJP combine had demolished the constitutional and religious institutions set up by law, to further their personal agenda. BJP MLA blames Congress for SYL mess Manoranjan Kalia tore into the Congress leadership over the SYL canal issue on Sunday, saying that it was the Congress in 1976 that had "unilaterally allocated Punjab's water to Haryana and other states". More Chandigarh News»

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