News Digest: HC lets US couple adopt kids dumped by mom

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, May 01, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		HC lets US couple adopt kids dumped by mom SC drives out non-CNG cabs from Delhi roads Delhi a UT ruled by Prez through LG: Centre to SC More India News»

		Business
		No disagreement with finmin on EPF rate: Dattatreya Union labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya on Saturday denied having any differences with the finance ministry over the EPF interest rate. "Definitely we are all one. We take decisions for the Government of India," he said. VRS for employees to turn around ailing MTNL A top telecom panel on Saturday approved a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees of ailing state-owned firm MTNL while also announcing a slew of revenue-incremental measures to boost the company's finances. 'VAT, state tax offences should attract PMLA charges' SIT vice chairman said that probe agencies working under the high-power panel have revealed "horrifying" figures, where "97,000 people who are directors in more than 20 companies and 2,000 others are in gross violation of laws". More Business News»

		Environment
		US oil field behind global rise in air pollution: Study . Government departments asked to hire only CNG vehicles In recent years, the share of government-owned vehicles has reduced significantly and departments are more dependent on hired vehicles. There are also reports of how availability of vehicles is often less when odd-even is in force and thereby causing huge inconvenience to the staff. Cambodia's last royal turtles on verge of extinction In a grim statement, the Wildlife Conservation Society said there may be "fewer than ten" remaining Cambodian royal turtles in the wild and that the minute population was under threat from increased human activity in the small section of Sre Ambel river where they still breed. More Environment News»

		World
		17 killed in Nairobi floods and building collapse Rescuers made desperate efforts on Saturday to free survivors, including a woman and child trapped in a building which collapsed in storms leaving 17 dead. The two-year-old building, home to more than over 150 families, had been condemned by building authorities but the order had been ignored. Air strikes on Aleppo amid calm in other parts of Syria Two Syrian opposition monitoring groups are reporting government air strikes on insurgent-held neighbourhoods of Aleppo. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported 20 separate air raids, killing two people while local coordination committees said the air raids killed one person. Bombing kills 23 near Baghdad as hundreds protest A car bomb targeting Shia pilgrims killed at least 23 people near Baghdad on Saturday, as hundreds protested in the capital for reforms and parliament made another attempt to reshuffle the cabinet. ISIS claimed the attack and said it was carried out by a suicide bomber. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kangana records her statement with the police Kangana Ranaut has recorded her statement with the police. Her lawyer said in a statement that Kangana has given a lot of information to the police regarding the case, which were not mentioned by Hrithik while filing the FIR. Bipasha-Karan take their wedding vows Bong beauty Bipasha Basu has been swept off her feet by her dapper dulha Karan Singh Grover. The couple tied the knot last evening in an intimate ceremony at a hotel in Mumbai. “It was a fairy tale wedding, exactly the way Bips wanted. Ever since she was a little girl, she had dreamt of a traditional Bengali ceremony. Anushka Sharma's most talked-about films Luck wouldn't have favoured her if talent wouldn't have been her middle name. This versatile actress-turned-producer has come a long way and has carved a niche for herself. From 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' to 'Sultan' - we bring you a list of her most talked-about films till date... More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Aerial pesticide spraying may up autism risk in kids: Study Using airplanes to spray anti-mosquito pesticides may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays among children, scientists, including one of Indian-origin have found. Kolkata witnesses rare ring around Sun The phenomenon known as the 22 degree circular halo of the sun, occurs when the sun's or moon's rays get deflected/ refracted through the hexagonal ice crystals present in cirrus clouds. The halo was last observed in April 2013 in the suburbs of the city. Quick Reaction Missile to be developed by BDL and DRDO More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Warner stars as SRH beat RCB by 15 runs David Warner and Kane Williamson rose to the occasion as they put on a fine century partnership to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to a convincing 15-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League season nine. Vijender pummels Royer to record fifth successive win Vijender Singh's power-packed punches went unchallenged yet again as he notched up his fifth successive knockout win by battering Frenchman Matiouze Royer. Vijender was declared winner little over a minute into the fifth round of the six-round super middleweight contest. Welbeck brings Wenger solace amid Arsenal protests Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faced supporter protests before Danny Welbeck's goal secured a 1-0 home victory over Norwich City on Saturday that moved his side up to third place. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 cool gadgets you should not miss this summer With each passing year, summers are getting hotter to handle. 6 reasons to avoid cheap smartphones like Docoss X1 Recently, it seems that a few Indian companies have started a trend of enticing prospective buyers with ridiculously cheap smartphones. It began with the Freedom 251, an Android smartphone priced at just Rs. 250. Now another unknown manufacturer, Docoss, has announced the X1, an ultra-cheap smartphone priced at just Rs. 888. Facebook India makes it tough to remove offensive content Facebook, the world’s largest social network, has made it tougher for offensive content to be taken down & will do so only if it gets a legal notice. More Technology News»

		Education
		First phase of NEET tomorrow, SC says allow exam to be held The first phase of the single entrance test NEET for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses across the country will be held on May 1 (Sunday) as the Supreme Court refused to accord an urgent hearing of a plea seeking modification of its earlier order. Now, SC hints at allowing state, pvt med exams Number of Indian students in US jumps 31% The number of Indian students in the US universities is nearing two lakh. According to latest official data released, the number is over 1,94,000, a jump of more than 31% in one year. Around 82% of academic and vocational students pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		300 municipal sweepers pool in Rs 10,000 for Kanhaiya's fine Around 300 sweepers, working as BMC contract labourers, have collected Rs 10,000 to help JNU student union president Kanhaiya Kumar pay the fine slapped on him by JNU. He is out on bail in a sedition case. 'Tawde should be disqualified for misleading election panel' City Congress president Sanjay Nirupam has knocked on the doors of the Election Commission, saying the state higher and technical education minister Vinod Tawde should be disqualified for submitting incorrect information to the commission. Rs 2,000cr drug bust: Thane cops find Goan link, suspect sea route for trade The Thane crime branch, investigating the ephedrine drug haul case, have now stumbled on Goan links and suspect that the raw ephedrine sourced from the company in Solapur was to be shipped to Kenya from Goa. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'You Wake Up Only When Someone Else Finds Solution' The Supreme Court on Saturday slammed the Centre for not being serious about tackling the crisis of pollution in the national capital by exploring scientific ways to make Delhi's air liveable and said the government woke up from "deep slumber" only when the court intervened. Police, DJB allowed to register their vehicles AmitAnand."We cannot extend the deadline.You have to comply with our order. Corporates in NCR brace for ban impact on staff Thousands of professionals and executives working in cities including Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad, but staying in Delhi would now have to arrange for their own transport. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Post-census, stranglehold of dominant castes on political power under threat in Karnataka Land records destroyed in mystery fire at MS Buildings Karnataka medical aspirants may have to write three tests Notwithstanding the Supreme Court order that the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) will be the only entrance exam for admission to medical and dental colleges, students from Karnataka may have to write three entrance exams: CET, the ComedK test and NEET. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TOI readers warn govt of gloomy future without trees It's time for a `measured' life Botanical garden drying up? More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Strict EC norms spark drop in fireworks sale Velachery: Youngest constituency looks for solutions to old problems To cut caste, dalits try `The Middle Path' Following in the footsteps of B R Ambedkar, the mother and brother of scholar Rohith Vemula - whose suicide over alleged caste discrimination triggered an outrage - embraced Buddhism on the dalit icon's 125th birth anniversary on April 14. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Senior ends life in grief over son's death According to Adalaj police, a constable was passing from near the canal on Friday afternoon and saw a parked scooter. As nobody was in the vicinity, the constable suspected a suicide and immediately informed the fire brigade. Six more caught for double murder at Sarkhej One of the accused, Nanu Bharwad, was caught near Suigam in Banaskantha district on April 23 after which police had got tip-off on the prime accused that they were taking shelter at relatives' residence near Dholka. Gujarat HC upholds complete ban on poppy capsules in Gujarat More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Online admission forms: AUSU seeks offline option A large group of student leaders of Allahabad University and office bearers of the students' union protested at the Vice Chancellor's office on Saturday. The angry protestors allegedly broke the grill leading to the stairs of his office at Darbhanga Hall of the Arts campus. Green on mind, IIIT-A to harness solar power With a ‘green' mission, authorities of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A) would soon set up a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic power plant on its campus. The institute would install a 300 KWp rooftop plant connected to the power grid at the boys hostel. UP cops taking community policing 'digitally' For the first time in the country, UP police is going to take community policing "digitally” to check the hated messages being circulated through social media and whatapp and resulting law and order crisis. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Geetanjali Exports to set up jewelry manufacturing unit in Odisha The state level single window clearance authority (SLSWCA) headed by chief secretary A P Padhi cleared the proposal that would create a direct employment opportunity for around 4000 people. Odisha's industrial security force starts functioning Uproar in Odisha assembly over Justice M M Das controversy Speaking to reporters outside the assembly, leader of opposition Narasingha Mishra said the government had ignored the opposition voices, which is a danger to democracy. "The commission has lost people's faith after Justice Das attended the ruling party event. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP should utilize green energy in hospitals & schools, says Piyush Goyal State energy minister Rajendra Shukla disclosed that after selling the targeted 3 crore LED bulbs, Madhya Pradesh would order for 7 crore more bulbs in the next phase. HC quashes quota in promotions for govt employees Setting aside the provisions for reservation in promotion, the High Court bench comprising Chief Justice A M Khanwilkar and Justice Sanjay Yadav observed that all promotions granted as per 2002 rules would be invalid. Heist attempt in PNB branch, building owner's son accused More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Gangster killed in gang war, killers boast on Facebook Gangster-turned-politician Jaswinder Singh Rocky was shot dead by unknown assailants near Timber Trail Resort in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Saturday morning. Falsely accused of terrorism, Sikh seeks justice A 30-year-old Sikh in the US has filed charges against individuals who falsely accused him of making a bomb threat resulting in his unlawful detention on a bus. Farmers' body seeks compensation for suicide victims' kin In the case of suicide by a farmer and his mother in a Barnala village on April 26 after a commission agent came to dispossess them of their two-acre land, farmers' organisation Bharatiya Kisan Union (Dakaunda) threatened an agitation if the two sons of commission agent More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Super-specialty docs unwilling to join govt jobs

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, April 30, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Super-specialty docs unwilling to join govt jobs Now, SC hints at allowing state, pvt med exams BCCI reforms stay till Parl enacts law: SC More India News»

		Business
		Google's Pichai sees end of physical computers Forget personal computer doldrums and waning smartphone demand. Google thinks computers will one day cease being physical devices. IndiGo's profit zooms 53% in FY16 UK govt agency CDC to invest $680m in India More Business News»

		Environment
		Government departments asked to hire only CNG vehicles In recent years, the share of government-owned vehicles has reduced significantly and departments are more dependent on hired vehicles. There are also reports of how availability of vehicles is often less when odd-even is in force and thereby causing huge inconvenience to the staff. Cambodia's last royal turtles on verge of extinction In a grim statement, the Wildlife Conservation Society said there may be "fewer than ten" remaining Cambodian royal turtles in the wild and that the minute population was under threat from increased human activity in the small section of Sre Ambel river where they still breed. Tigress found dead in Nagarahole reserve; third since Jan The field staff, who were on a regular beat, found the decomposed carcass of the animal, aged around 6.The wild cat is believed to have died two weeks ago. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria's Aleppo bombed again after deadly hospital strike Syrian government aircraft pounded rebel areas of Aleppo on Friday, damaging a clinic just days after a strike on another hospital killed two doctors and sparked international outcry. UN rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein accused the belligerents of showing "monstrous disregard for civilians lives". Court orders revision of graft charges against S Africa's Zuma A South African court has ruled that a decision to drop 738 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma should be reviewed, adding to the leader's legal troubles. The ruling allows prosecutors to reopen charges against Zuma which are linked to a multi-billion dollar arms deal in 1999. At least 11 dead in chopper crash off Norway coast A helicopter carrying passengers from a Norwegian oil platform crashed in the North Sea on Friday, killing at least 11 people, rescue officials said. There were 11 passengers and two crew on board, all Norwegian except for one British and one Italian national, the rescue coordination centre said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kapoor siblings to play Haseena and Dawood? Kapoor siblings to play Haseena and Dawood... Kabir Khan says he can't go to Pakistan again 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' director Kabir Khan was heckled at Karachi airport by a mob of protestors who even waved shoes at him. However, the good-natured director played down the issue and asked the Indian media to ignore the incident. 'You're paid more than men if you're Priyanka' After presenting her intense monologue in Jaipur recently, Kalki Koechlin answered questions on gender disparity in society and the film industry. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Weasel temporarily shuts Large Hadron Collider The world's largest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider at CERN outside of Geneva, has suspended operations because a weasel invaded a transformer that helps power the machine and set off an electrical outage on Thursday night, a CERN spokesman said. El Nino dries up Asia as its stormy sister La Nina looms Temerloh, Malaysia, April 29, 2016 (AFP) -Withering drought and sizzling temperatures from El Nino have caused food and water shortages and ravaged farming across Asia, and experts warn of a double-whammy of possible flooding from its sibling, La Nina. Workers feeling the heat as climate change slashes productivity: report Geneva, April 28, 2016 (AFP) -Climate change is exposing millions of workers to excessive heat, risking their health and income and threatening to erase more than $2.0 trillion in annual productivity by 2030, a UN report warned Thursday. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Gujarat beat Pune by three wickets in a thriller James Faulkner held his nerves in the end to help Gujarat Lions register a thrilling three-wicket victory over Rising Pune Supergiants at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday. With the victory, Gujarat consolidated their top spot in the standing with 12 points after seven games. IPL: Kotla to host Eliminator, Qualifier 2 instead of Eden The IPL governing council on Friday announced that the Eliminator and second Qualifier of the ninth Indian Premier League will be held at the capital's Feroz Shah Kotla stadium instead of Eden Gardens. Bindra says yes; IOA waits for Tendulkar, Rahman "Received a letter this afternoon from the president and secretary general of the IOA inviting me to be a goodwill ambassador. I am humbled that they thought I am worthy enough for this honour. I respectfully accept this with gratitude," Bindra said. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 little-known browser tricks Here we take a look at ten cool browser tricks that’ll help you use the internet like pro. Mobile panic button: 6 things government needs to explain Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad recently said that all mobile handsets sold in India from 2017 onwards will come with a panic button and GPS. Samsung beats Apple to emerge as leader in India's premium smartphone segment Buoyed by the successful launch of Galaxy S7 as well as price cuts of its earlier popular models, Samsung has overtaken Apple to emerge as the clear market leader in India’s premium smartphone segment in the January-March quarter. More Technology News»

		Education
		Now, SC hints at allowing state, pvt med exams Number of Indian students in US jumps 31% The number of Indian students in the US universities is nearing two lakh. According to latest official data released, the number is over 1,94,000, a jump of more than 31% in one year. Around 82% of academic and vocational students pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Include financial education in school curriculum, says RBI governor More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Even in death, nurse gives life to 3 with organ failure A 44-year-old nurse’s family saved the lives of three patients with end-stage organ failure when they donated her kidneys and liver on Thursday. This was the 20th cadaveric donation in the city this year and the second in two days. Hug a stray, give it a home: Sunny Leone Following a recent ban by the central government on import of foreign pedigree dogs for commercial purposes like breeding, actress Sunny Leone has urged citizens never to buy pets, and instead adopt animals as the breeding trade involves cruelty. Furore at BEST meet as 52 routes scrapped There was an uproar at BEST’s committee meeting on Friday as members from various political parties opposed the management’s decision to scrap 50 non-AC bus routes and 2 AC routes from May 1. Of these, 46 routes are from the suburbs. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		3 arrested for duping man of Rs 9L over bank guarantee Police on Friday arrested three members of a gang who allegedly duped a man of Rs 9 lakh on the pretext of providing him a bank guarantee of Rs 50 crore from the State Bank of India.The accused were identified as Vijay Porter (51), Chander Prakash (43) and Kewal Krishna (49). Odd-even phase-III after analysing panel report: Rai With the odd-even initiative set to get over on Saturday, both the Delhi government and citizens are doing a stocktaking. Impact of odd-even on air blurred by low compliance Pollution monitoring agencies are having a tough time assessing the impact of the odd-even scheme on Delhi’s air thanks to a relatively low compliance rate as well as meteorological factors. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Ashwin & Co reason for ACB formation: Lokayukta judge It's an honour to join NIA: Sonia Narang Sonia Narang, 40, a Karnataka cadre IPS officer who has been in the limelight for her role in many a landmark investigation, will go on central deputation as SP in the premier National Investigation Agency. Court notice to govt, PU board, KEA More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Arrest of RGIA staffer uncovers gold smuggling racket The arrest of a ground staffer at the RGIA on charges of smuggling gold on Thursday was a result of a four-month long meticulously-planned operation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). HC nod to judges' recruitment in T, AP In a setback to Telangana government, the Hyderabad High Court on Friday dismissed petitions that challenged the ongoing recruitment process pertaining to junior civil judges and district judges and allowed the authorities to complete the selection process forthwith. Medico attacked by patient's attendants More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		At 25%, youth may cast deciding votes in Tamil Nadu Nearly 25% of all voters in this election are less than 30 years old. This is in-part due to organic growth rate of youth population and also greater enrolment among all sections of voters. TNCC chief booked for defamation Police registered a case against Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president E V K S Elangovan on a complaint lodged by AIADMK propaganda secretary and member of Parliament M Thambidurai. Caught if you drink `n' drive, but free if you cause death! A hefty man got out of his white SUV under the G N Chetty flyover. Barely able to maintain balance, he tottered over to the policeman who waved down his vehicle. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Apex court stays HC's contempt proceedings against Bar president In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed Gujarat high court from taking up contempt of court proceeding against Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) president Yatin Oza after the lawyer challenged a contempt notice issued to him by the high court. ​ Congress misleading country over Agusta Westland: Amit Shah Speaking to mediapersons at Ahmedabad, BJP's national president Amit Shah alleged that Congress was "misleading the people of the country over the Rs 3,600 crore Agusta Westland chopper scam". Hottest April day in six years for Ahmedabad Ahmedabad on Friday recorded the hottest day of April in the last six years where mercury soared to 43.6 degrees celsius.The city faced dry heat with humidity percentage dipping to 12 % in the afternoon. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP cops taking community policing 'digitally' For the first time in the country, UP police is going to take community policing "digitally” to check the hated messages being circulated through social media and whatapp and resulting law and order crisis. Crime mapping to help cops track crime in real time Allahabad zonal police is all set to roll out a on web based crime mapping system. This new system will help khaki clad to track crimes in real time. Varun to ease farmers woes with donations from salary In a bid to strike an emotional chord with farmers battling drought-like conditions in the region, BJP’s Sultanpur MP Feroz Varun Gandhi is set to hand over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh each from his salary to the families of four farmers who ended their lives due to penury. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Campaign against trafficking People, rescued after being trafficked, are leading a unique caravan campaign to create awareness against the unlawful practice.The caravan visited various parts of Jajpur and Kendrapada districts on Thursday and Friday. House disrupted over Odia debate The opposition on Friday stalled the assembly proceedings for the second day in a row demanding compulsory use of Odia in all official communications. 'Don't axe trees while expanding roads' More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fire incidents in two engineering colleges in last 24 hours In the fire incident near Bansal College on Thursday, motorbikes of students were damaged. Braveheart cop chases vehicle lifters & hits bike Suspecting them as burglars, a constable gave a chase to five people riding two bikes from near New Market to Kamla Nagar on Thursday afternoon. On edge all day, cheers at last Wednesday turned out to be a long day for 72,000 students who appeared in joint entrance (JEE-Mains) 2016 from Madhya Pradesh, as its result was declared in the evening after giving them some anxious moments. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Now, mayor inaugurates open-air gym Uproar in MC house over Vijay Dev's 'forced' transfer Stop wasting water: Mohali MC The municipal corporation (MC) on Friday warned residents against wasting water on cleaning vehicles and watering lawns. More Chandigarh News»

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