News Digest: Dead donors' kin to get priority in kidney transplants

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 27, 2016
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		India
		Dead donors' kin to get priority in kidney transplants A patient who has earlier donated a kidney or is a close relative of a person whose organ was donated after death will get preference in allocation of deceased donor kidneys, according to new guidelines issued by the government. Government appoints 13 secretaries in top deck rejig In a top-level reshuffle, the Centre on Tuesday appointed 13 new secretaries, including Ashok Lavasa as the expenditure secretary and Ajay Mittal as I&B secretary. ED probes investment companies with links to Karti's firm The Enforcement Directorate's search on investment firms Sequoia Capital and WestBridge Ventures in Bengaluru last week has thrown up details of multiple cross-border transactions, hinting at a global tax evasion network operating from Mauritius with suspected links to Indian firms engaged in round tripping. More India News»

		Business
		The fight over tyre imports gets nasty Are tyre imports into India going up or coming down? Tyre companies and tyre dealers are locked in a vicious tit-for-tat with both sides claiming they have the right data. Tyre companies say the data shows that truck and bus radial imports are up 60%. Car portals zoom on growth drive The slowdown in venture funding is compelling startups in a range of segments to consolidate, but there's one category that appears to be doing extremely well - auto portals. Maruti Q4 net down 12% on output loss, higher expenses Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday reported its first decline in quarterly profit in wo years as production loss due to the jat agitation in Ha yana and higher expenses mpacted margins. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Existence of ancient Himalayan wolf in Nepal confirmed Scientists have confirmed the presence of the critically endangered Himalayan wolf — the most ancient wolf lineage known — in Nepal's largest protected area. Having undergone such an isolated evolution, the Himalayan wolf is considered of particular conservation concern, researchers said. Delhi Zoo to have a butterfly park Home to over 1,300 animals and birds, the National Zoological Park in Delhi is gearing up to set up a butterfly park. This will become one of the main attraction factors for children, the authorities said. More Environment News»

		World
		Fans 'unlawfully killed' in England football disaster The 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough football stadium disaster were unlawfully killed, a jury found, blaming police for the worst tragedy in the history of British sport. The disaster occurred on April 15, 1989 during an FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. 30 years on, Ukrainians remember Chernobyl victims Ukraine held memorial services on Tuesday to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster which permanently poisoned swathes of eastern Europe and highlighted the shortcomings of the secretive Soviet system. Gay couple wins landmark Thailand custody battle A same-sex American-Spanish couple won a high-profile custody battle against a surrogate mother in Thailand who gave birth to their child but then decided she wanted to keep the baby when she found out they were gay. The case was seen as complicated as Thai law doesn't recognize same-sex marriages. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shraddha: I was a rebel and I have broken rules While Shraddha Kapoor wowed us with her sexy dance moves in her previous film 'ABCD 2'¸ in her upcoming film 'Baaghi' with Tiger Shroff, she explodes as a damsel with glam and grit, who dares to pack a powerful punch to her performance. In this chat, this rebel reveals more. '3 Idiots' trio to return for the sequel? There is no doubt that Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’ was a classic. The film that saw Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhvan reprising the lead roles touched many a hearts. And looks like the filmmaker is all set to repeat history. 'Curiosity about sex is everywhere' Debutante director Jasmine Moses D’Souza, who believes that her film One Night Stand is about gender equality and relationships More Entertainment News»

		Science
		More US teens seeking genital cosmetic ops Fat thighs. Hairy arms. Muffin tops. Breasts that are too big or not big enough. To the long list of body parts that adolescent girls worry about and want to tinker with, the Internet age has added a new one: the vulva. Videogame addiction tied to ADHD, depression in men Addiction to videogames in young, single men may function as an escape mechanism for underlying psychiatric disorders such as ADHD and depression, a new study suggests. Hearing aids may improve cognitive performance in elderly Older adults who use hearing aids may perform significantly better in cognitive tests than those who do not use one despite having poor hearing, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found. More than half of adults over age 75 have hearing loss, yet less than 15 per cent of them use hearing aid. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Supergiants beat Sunrisers by 34 runs (D/L) The bowlers' effort was well complemented by their batsmen before rain played spoilsport when they were cruising towards victory at 94/3 in 11 overs. Pune Supergiants were well course for the win and the stoppage helped them seal a 34-run victory (D/L method). When Sachin had no money in pocket for a cab ride home Sachin Tendulkar, among the richest sportsmen in the country, today recalled a time in his life when he did not have money to hire a cab for a ride home from the railway station on his return from Pune after an under-15 cricket game. The Famous-Five: Double-century on Test debut In Test cricket's 139-year history, there have been only five occasions when a batsman has scored a double-century on debut and TOI takes a look at the famous-five who have achieved the unique distinction. More Sports News»

		Technology
		8 tips to boost your PC's performance As advanced as modern-day PCs are, they can (and do) get sluggish over time due to everyday usage, errors, and more.But it doesn’t have to be that way, as there are numerous tips you can follow to improve your PC's performance. Read on to find out how: 13 best Chrome extensions you must use Google wants us to stay in our browser and not go anywhere else. Huawei Watch review: As good as a smartwatch gets  Unveiled globally almost a year ago, the Huawei Watch has finally made it to India. More Technology News»

		Education
		Delhi govt directs KR Mangalam World School to roll back fee hike Now the Delhi government has now directed KR Mangalam World School, Vikas Puri, to "refund the alleged enhanced fee to the parents, so collected by the school authority for the academic session 2016-17." G B Pant University bags guv's 'Best University Award' Uttarakhand governor Dr K K Paul has taken several initiatives including the institution of the governor’s Best University Award based on the performance of the state universities in Uttarakhand. MBBS admissions: Pvt medical colleges in Telangana flout SC directive on single entrance By its decision to conduct separate web-based entrance for admissions into MBBS course, the consortium of non-minority Telangana Private Medical Colleges’ Management Association (TPMCMA) seem to be on a collision course with Supreme Court of India. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Axis Bank Q4 net slips 1% on provisions Axis Bank, the third largest private sector lender, on Tuesday negatively surprised the markets with a 1% drop in March quarter profit at Rs 2,154 crore on higher provisions and it proactively set aside money in a buffer expecting a deterioration in asset quality in future. No calls from Indrani to Peter during or after murder, claims defence Arguing that former media honcho Peter Mukerjea’s “place is not in jail”, his counsel Aabad Ponda on Tuesday told a trial court, “I beseech you to grant bail Two BMC officials suspended in road repair scam Two officials named in the civic road inquiry report were suspended by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Fire guts Delhi's landmark natural history museum A blazing inferno reduced the iconic National Museum of Natural History in central Delhi to ashes in the early hours of Tuesday, destroying precious natural treasures housed in the 38-year-old institution that had been frequented by generations of kids in the city. Nehru Memorial wants ex-chief fined Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) has recommended major penalty against its former director Mridula Mukherjee for violations of general financial rules. 40% of city buildings do not tick safety checklist In the wake of the devastating fire at the National Museum of Natural History on Monday, it is a sobering thought for the people of Delhi that nearly 40% of the city’s government or commercial buildings do not fully comply with fire-safety norms prescribed under the Delhi Fire Services Act. And ominous as it sounds, many other structures, among them medical establishments and thousands of schools, are only halfway equipped to deal with fires. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		RCB cuts ticket rates to get spectators back To enliven the match-day experience at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore has revised ticket prices in two of their premium stands ahead of their five remaining home games in the ninth edition of the IPL. Of the eight teams, RCB ticket prices were among the highest. Biogas startup turns food waste into fuel While the city is reeling under the pressure of dealing with its waste, citizens complaining of stench and mounds of garbage being incinerated in different areas, there seems to no end at the light of the muck tunnel. 12-year-old Bengaluru girl to perform at Carnegie Hall Performing at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, New York, is a dream for any musician.And a 12-year-old Bengaluru girl is all set to live this dream. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AI flyers stranded at Hyderabad airport for 7 hrs The flight that landed in the city at 12 noon and was scheduled to reach Tirupati at 1.45 pm finally took off from the airport at 7.25 pm with 131 passengers on board.Twenty-five passengers aborted their journey. Slain IS India recruiter wanted for Hyderabad blasts Mohammed Shafi Armar, the Indian face of the dreaded Islamic State who is believed to have died during a US drone strike in Syria, had terror links with Hyderabad since 2008. Unable to meet CM, man slits tongue The victim was identified as Raju Chary, an auto driver from Sooraram Colony in Jeediemtla, and a resident of Warangal. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		LSD on stamps gives Chennai youths a high Your ticket to get fried is in the mail.When sleuths of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted Rohan Nair, a 36-year-old techie, in his plush apartment in February 2015, he did not resist arrest. Frequent power cuts irk residents in city suburbs Residents of southern suburbs such as Nanganallur, Pammal, Pallavaram, Pozhichalur and Anakaputhur have been complaining of frequent power cuts since last Saturday. Vikalp scheme to benefit waitlisted travellers to Delhi Indian Railways has extended the Vikalp scheme, which gives wait-listed passengers a chance to get accommodation in the next train on the same route, on six new routes including the Delhi-Chennai sector. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gandhinagar civic poll ends in tie Elections to the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) resulted in a tie on Tuesday with BJP and Congress winning 16 seats each out of the total 32. A lottery system will now decide who will rule the civic body in the state capital. Woman duped of 53,000 by online 'friend' When Kalpana (name changed), 32, a resident of Thaltej, got a message that her prospective groom from the US has sent her a gift, earlier this month, she was excited to see what was in the packet. Afridi tried to end life thrice before arrest Alamzeb Afridi, a key accused in the 2008 serial blasts case, had attempted suicide thrice when he was in Bangalore. Ahmedabad crime branch said that Afridi, who was on the run for eight years and carried a reward of Rs 3 lakh, had slit his wrist the first time, the second time he tried to hang himself at his residence on the outskirts of Bangalore, and the third time he swallowed a lot of stone chips when the police arrived to arrest him. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Court tells UPPSC to declare revised PCS (J) results The Allahabad high court on Tuesday directed Uttar Pradesh State Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to declare the revised results of PCS (J) examination. TGT, PGT exams from June 15 Uncertainty over filling up of 7,000 vacant posts for principals and teachers in government secondary schools due to internal disputes and court cases ended on Tuesday, with newly-appointed members of recruiting agency, Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB), deciding to hold entrance exams for trained graduate teachers (TGT), post graduate teachers (PGT) from June 15 to 17 this year. With no parking lots, traffic crawls Marriage halls have been mushrooming across the city but most of them don't have proper parking facilities.As a result, there are traffic jams whenever a marriage celebration takes place. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Fire safety norms go for a toss in museums After a massive fire destroyed the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi on Tuesday, a reality check at Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), State Museum and State Archives in the state capital revealed blatant disregard to fire safety norms. Running water still a pipe dream in villages Easy access to drinking water is still a dream for rural areas of the state. Now, app to locate dustbins and toilets Two International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) passouts have developed a mobile app to help people locate dustbins and toilets in cities. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		13-year-old boy drowns in well A 13-year-old student of class 5 died after falling in a well here in Berasia area on city outskirts. The deceased, Khelan Singh Banjara went for grazing goats on Tuesday morning. MLB college opens centre for space studies A Centre for radio and Space physics - a research lab - was inaugurated at Government Maharani Laxmi Bai PG college here on Monday. Kaliasot tragedy: Mobile details being scanned to uncover truth Their mobile call details and statements of friends may help in throwing light on what led to the tragic accident. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh-Mohali border filled with smoke and dirt Rules are being flouted with impunity in the town by burning leaves and garbage at several places. New Panchkula CP asks his men to prepare database of all migrants Prevention is better than cure, " is what the new Ambala-Panchkula Commissioner of Police (CP) Ramesh Chandra Mishra had to say on Tuesday -- his first official day at the Panchkula office, where he started a 15-day campaign to end the drug problem from his commissionerate. He has also asked all officers to prepare a survey of migrants living in the district. GMCH ignoring promotion demand: Nurses The nursing association of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32 has accused the management of not taking any steps to fulfil their demand of promotions to those who have worked for past 20 years or more. More Chandigarh News»

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