News Digest: Congress tried to demolish credibility of majority community in Malegaon case: Rijiju

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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		India
		Congress tried to demolish credibility of majority community in Malegaon case: Rijiju IIM bill finally makes its way to Cabinet SBI to get 'seized' Rs 570cr after probe More India News»

		Business
		UBL holds Vijay Mallya's Rs 12 crore dividend There’s no beery dividend for the troubled tycoon Vijay Mallya. United Breweries (UBL), the largest beer producer in the country, said it will withhold dividend payout to its chairman Mallya due to an order received from the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), asking it not to release the amount. Haldiram's in talks with PEs to sell stake In what may be one of the most anticipated investment deals in the Indian consumer market, snack-food manufacturer Haldiram’s has held initial talks with top-tier private equity funds for a possible $200 million or Rs 1,300 crore capital infusion, people familiar with the development said. Govt can park surplus funds with banks, says SBI chief More Business News»

		Environment
		Drought in Telangana hits migratory birds The inflow of migratory birds in Hyderabad has been drastically hit by the drought situation in Telangana for second year in a row. The water bodies like Hussainsagar Lake and Osmanpur around the city have almost dried up leading to the birds going else where. 'Industrial waste flow into Ganga down by 35%' Environment minister Prakash Javadekar says his ministry "concentrated" on 764 "grossly polluting" industries along the river and strict action, including closures as well, was taken against them. Nepal's forest cover increases by over 5% The Department of Forest Research and Survey conducted its five-year survey between 2010 and 2014 and found the forest cover to have increased, according to Nepal's national news agency RSS. The report showed Nepal's mid-hill area was greener than other regions. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan PM proposes Panama Papers probe in parliament, opposition walks out Part of the Panama Papers data leak showed Nawaz Sharif's children owned several off-shore companies and used them to buy properties in London. Sharif denies any wrongdoing and has asked the opposition and other lawmakers to help form a parliamentary commission to look into the allegations. Colombia claims largest cocaine seizure in its history The National Police agency says 50 commandos backed by helicopters seized about 8 tons of cocaine on a banana plantation in the northwestern department of Antioquia. Police say they've seized more than 86 tons in all so far this year. Trump alleges refugees carry ISIS-funded phones Donald Trump has alleged that the refugees entering the US carry ISIS-funded phones and warned of an attack on the country. He also believes that it would take another attack similar to 9/11 for the country to "wake up about border security". More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Was a commercial decision to cast Aishwarya' The National Award-winning filmmaker is now gearing up for the release of his next film, 'Sarbjit', based on the life of the slain Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh. Why Aditi Rao Hydari is miffed with Delhi Aditi Rao Hydari's driver took a shortcut to reach a particular gate of a mall in Noida and was stopped by the police Randeep-Kajal get intimate for a film More Entertainment News»

		Science
		IISc study unearths secrets of Gangotri Scientists have found it difficult to conduct proper field studies of Gangotri glacier, source of the Ganges, all these years, mainly because of its sheer size and inaccessibility.But not any more. Cancer patient receives first penis transplant in US Massachusetts General Hospital has confirmed that Thomas Manning of Halifax, Massachusetts, received the transplanted penis in a 15-hour procedure last week. The organ was transplanted from a deceased donor. Scientists claim key puzzle in brain tumor research deciphered More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Record-breaking Kohli keeps RCB hopes alive A nine-wicket victory, chasing 184 to win with eight balls to spare, took RCB to fifth in standings. Kohli and de Villiers were once again the architects of a successful night as they combined for an unbeaten 115-run stand off just 67 deliveries. Virat Kohli breaks IPL run-record for a season Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli surpassed his team-mate Chris Gayle's record of 733 runs in a single IPL season when he reached 57 in the 48th match of IPL 2016 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Will Dhoni benefit from a stint in English county cricket? MS Dhoni's latest innings of 8 off 22 balls for Rising Pune Supergiants while playing against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Saturday has once again invited unwanted spotlight on the Indian ODI and T20 captain More Sports News»

		Technology
		OnePlus 3 smartphone: 7 likely features Internet is abuzz with rumours that Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone OnePlus 3. Co-founder Carl Pei promises to captivate users as much as the company did with first smartphone OnePlus One. Here are seven things you need to know about the next OnePlus smartphone. Micromax launches Canvas Evoke series in India Micromax Canvas Evoke runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. It features a 5.5-inch HD resolution display with a pixel density of 267ppi and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. LG Stylus 2 launched in India at Rs 20,500 LG Stylus 2 comes with a stylus with a nano-coated tip for better accuracy. It also shows a popup menu when the stylus is removed. More Technology News»

		Education
		In high demand: From fine ideas to working models Industrial designers develop concepts and designs for products. They specialise in one product category, such as automobile, furniture or housewares. While product design is often confused with industrial design, experts say product design is a sub topic. Industrial design encompasses anything man-made right from products to complete ecosystems. NEET: Centre may approach SC with states' concerns Keep these certificates ready for Std XI admissions More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Kochi flight to Mumbai 'forgets' over 40 flyers Drunken row: Malwani cop under scanner The Mumbai Police have instituted an inquiry after a video clip was flashed by a section of media showing a drunk police constable creating a ruckus at Malwani. The constable, identified only as Mandhre, is attached to the local arms unit. He was sent to Malwani as part of the reserve police with the unit. Actress files rape complaint against agent An aspiring actress has lodged a rape complaint against a casting agent who allegedly got intimate with her by force, after promising to tie the knot, and later backed out. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Chapters from Gandhi's life in Delhi fading fast A look around the airy, red-carpeted hall at the Harijan Sewak Sangh would give archivists a shiver. There are no indications that historical artefacts in that room have even the basic protection given by humidity controllers or acid-free mounting for the precious photographs. Cop's doctor daughter writes IAS prescription Indu Jakkhar was a doctor about to be posted in a central Delhi hospital. But a series of field trips to villages around Delhi and the plight of patients in district hospitals changed her mind. Transgenders fight against state and stigma, demand equal rights Even as the world observes International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia on Tuesday, thousands of transgenders will encounter, as they do almost daily, harassment and exploitation through the day More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Small-town boy scores 625/625 in SSLC exams Ranjan BS, a student from Bhadravathi, Shivamogga district, has created a record by scoring 625 out of 625 marks in the SSLC exams. Newlywed jailed after wife's parents end lives When Rashmi stepped out of home on Friday, little did she know it was the last time she would be seeing her parents alive.Upset over their daughter having eloped, the duo committed suicide. Senior executive in BMW hits autorickshaw, injures 4 A senior executive of a liquor conglomerate at the wheel of a speeding BMW allegedly rammed an autorickshaw while trying to overtake it, injuring four persons in Indiranagar on Saturday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		All roads to this church closed, courtesy Army Green activists take KBR issue to chief secy `Already paying heavy price, why cut even more trees?' More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Showers of relief on polling day, Met forecasts more this week Unlike the polls in West Bengal where people voter under a scorching sun, polling day in Tamil Nadu and the city was pleasant with overnight rain and overcast conditions drawing voters out of their homes. Sensitive booths free of incidents Polling in 406 sensitive polling booths in the city were largely peaceful.Thiru-V-Ka NAgar and Royapuram, which usually witnesses incidents of violence, were free from any untoward incidents. Youth out in large numbers; Villupuram, Cuddalore see jump The northern districts, excluding Chennai city, registered close to 77% polling on Monday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Jamnagar MP falls into drain, injured Gujarat CM on her way out? No, says BJP Celeb chef Kapoor may prepare menu of Navodaya schools: Irani Ahmedabad, May 16 () Delicacies conceived by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor may soon be on the platter of students studying in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Babloo's plea for bail quashed The Allahabad high court on Monday turned down the plea of alleged mafia don Om Prakash Srivastava alias Babloo Srivastava to release him on bail in the light of his having undergone imprisonment of almost 21 years. UP Board: Sanskrit, Pali find few takers Interest in regional languages in waning in intermediate and high school examinations of Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, with Telugu, Malayalam and Assamese not finding a single examinee across the state. High Court turns down PIL against IPL matches at Kanpur The Allahabad high court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged holding of IPL matches in Kanpur on May 19 and 21. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		20 flat buyers blame Tirupati for cheating them Entrepreneur Tirupati Panigrahi, who was arrested by the economic offence wing (EOW) in connection with an alleged land fraud in 2012, landed in fresh trouble on Monday with a group of people accusing him of not handing over flats for which they have already paid him. Students miss free meal during vacation despite Centre's order The state is yet to start mid-day meal during summer vacation for children in drought hit districts, as asked by the Centre. Puri Temple stampede report out after 10 years A decade after a stampede killed four persons and injured many others in November 2006, the inquiry report of the Justice P K Mohanty Commission into the incident was tabled in the assembly on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Congress-BJP know 2018 in MP, Chhattisgarh crucial test before Lok Sabha 2019 Monsoon delay: MP can cope with drought till June 30 CM Chouhan bows down to popular feeling, changes venue of Smart City in Bhopal More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Long distance affair? Port Blair college wants PU affiliation! Panjab University with its headquarters in Chandigarh ­ the foothills of the Shivaliks ­ believes it can sustain a long distance relationship. State moves SC on HC order on cow protection groups Orders Passed In Saharanpur Muslim Youth's Death Case Thanesar MC polls on hold after petition in apex court Thanesar sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Satbir Kundu told TOI, "The election process was stopped on May 13 and the state election commission has appealed to the Supreme Court. More Chandigarh News»

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