News Digest: Red alert over heatwave, worse still to come

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, May 19, 2016
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		India
		Red alert over heatwave, worse still to come Normal life was thrown out of gear across northern India as a blistering heatwave swept through the region, breaking temperature records at several places on Wednesday. Mallya red-corner notice plea under review: Interpol Interpol has said Enforcement Directorate's request to issue a red corner notice (RCN) against businessman Vijay Mallya is under review. Parties divided, but PAC to take up CAG report on Agusta deal BJD member Bhartruhari Mahtab said the PAC had taken up reports of cases under investigation, not just during the UPA term but even earlier when a report on Kargil procurements was discussed. More India News»

		Business
		Retro tax hangs like a Damocles' Sword: MS India Fear of retrospective taxation “hangs like a Damocles' Sword“ over the head of foreign firms doing business in India, Microsoft said on Wednesday -joined by two other large American corporations to raise concerns about the country's uncertain tax regime. PNB Q4 loss highest by an Indian bank Punjab National Bank on Wednesday reported a quarterly loss of Rs 5,367 crore for the three months ended March, highest ever by an Indian bank, and set aside more funds for potential losses from bad debt. Tatas to sell data centre biz for $500m More Business News»

		Environment
		Vulture population on the rise in Madhya Pradesh Vulture census by state forest department for a second time this year shows a quantum leap in its population. At least 7,000 vultures were counted last Saturday, particularly in Panna, Neemuch and Mandsaur districts, which is 100 more than the last count held in January, 2016. French parliament adopts bill for Paris climate change  French parliamentarians adopted a bill to ratify the landmark climate agreement reached by 195 nations in Paris in December. The bill is expected to be taken up by the Senate for another vote before it is ratified by the government. Grim reality stares at endangered 'dancing deer' of Manipur The 'dancing deer' or the Brow-antlered deer is under the dual threat of loss of habitat and poaching. The species is a native to Loktak Lake in Manipur and survives on floating biomass called khumpdis. Their killing for skin and meat and vanishing khumpdis has made them an endangered species. More Environment News»

		World
		Chinese jets fly close to US spy planes, says Pentagon Two Chinese tactical aircraft carried out an "unsafe" intercept of a US military aircraft on May 17, the Pentagon said. The incident took place in "international airspace" as the US maritime patrol reconnaissance aircraft carried out "a routine US patrol" in the South China Sea, the statement said. Muslim states block gay groups from UN AIDS meeting A group of 51 Muslim states has blocked 11 gay and transgender organizations from attending a high-level meeting at the United Nations next month on ending AIDS, sparking a protest by the United States, Canada and the European Union. EU under fire over Czech pig farm on Roma Holocaust site Czech anti-racism activists said on Tuesday they had asked the European Union to halt subsidies to a pig farm built on the site of a former concentration camp where hundreds of Roma prisoners died during World War II. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Are Malaika and Arbaaz reuniting for family's sake? Malaika and Arbaaz Khan are apparently decided to give their relationship another shot. Pic: Saif's daughter Sara at her convocation The wait for Saif Ali Khan’s daughter, Sara Ali Khan's Bollywood debut may soon be over, now that the pretty girl is done with her graduation. Cannes on high alert: No entry to 'tag-alongs' The terror attack in Paris occurred more than six months ago, but the security remains tight at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival – this has affected the visa clearance of some members of the Indian film fraternity, preventing them from attending the event More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Mars is within reach, says German tapped for space command Humans could set foot on Mars within decades if they wanted to, according to the German astronaut who has been tapped to become his country's first commander of the International Space Station. Alexander Gerst said the space station offers a unique opportunity to test the technology needed to explore other planets, especially if its lifetime is extended beyond 2020. US scientists say major earthquake likely in Jammu & Kashmir New geologic mapping in the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir suggests that the region is ripe for a major earthquake that could endanger the lives of as many as a million people, according to an Oregon State University statement. Artificial intelligence boosts key Bose-Einstein experiment A team of scientists is using artificial intelligence (AI) to run a complex experiment to create an extremely cold gas trapped in a laser beam known as a Bose-Einstein condensate, replicating the experiment that won the 2001 Nobel Prize. This technology can be used in areas like minerals extraction. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 9: Unstoppable Virat Kohli takes RCB to second spot Kohli and Gayle put on a massive 147 runs for the opening wicket and the victory was Royal Challengers Bangalore's third on the trot and they have jumped to second in the standings with 14 points after 13 games. Virat Kohli can be better than Sachin Tendulkar: Dominic Cork "It's a big statement to say someone could be as successful as Tendulkar but at the moment Kohli is making every bowler look easy to play against," former England pacer Dominic Cork was quoted as saying by Sky Sports. WFI not keen on trial, Sushil's Olympic dream shrinks further Following the Delhi High Court directive, a special WFI committee held a meeting with the two-time Olympic medallist, to decide who between Sushil and Narsingh would represent India in the men's 74kg freestyle category at the mega-event in August. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google launches Allo, Home along with Android N It's time for Google's biggest event of the year, I/O 2016; Click here for live updates World's cheapest smartphone Namotel Acche Din launched at Rs 99 Here's another attempt at offering cheap smartphone -- and this time, it's really cheap. Bengaluru-based Namotel is marketing Namotel Acche Din at an insanely low price of Rs 99, calling it India's most affordable smartphone. It's official, Apple to set up app design & development centre in India ​Apple will set up an app design and development accelerator in Bengaluru to support engineering talent and grow the country's iOS developer community. The accelerator is expected to open in early 2017. More Technology News»

		Education
		Short course on 'harmonizing self' concludes at PU Scientists, academicians, administrators, law and order keepers, doctors, preachers and yoga experts joined hands with the teachers for their inner awakening at the UGC-sponsored seven-day short course at Panjab University. Short course on 'harmonizing self' concludes at PU Scientists, academicians, administrators, law and order keepers, doctors, preachers and yoga experts joined hands with the teachers for their inner awakening at the UGC-sponsored seven-day short course at Panjab University. Short course on 'harmonizing self' concludes at PU Scientists, academicians, administrators, law and order keepers, doctors, preachers and yoga experts joined hands with the teachers for their inner awakening at the UGC-sponsored seven-day short course at Panjab University. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		2006 Malegaon blasts: Maharashtra govt to appeal clean chit to eight The Maharashtra government has ordered the public prosecutor at the Bombay high court to challenge the discharge of eight people in the 2006 Malegaon serial blasts case. Unearthing of caves leads to first ever exploration drive The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies (CEMS), Mumbai University, has begun archaeological exploration of the Salsette region of the city. BMC to check work of 30 construction firms keen on building Mumbai Coastal Road Civic officials will examine the companies’ working capabilities, coastal road design and financial background before allowing them to participate in the tendering process for the project More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		ACs can raise New Delhi temperatures, says study The increasing use of air-conditioners is raising temperatures across cities.A recent global report on urban health said that using air-conditioners at night can add one degree Celsius to the temperature in a metropolis. Attempt to shift people's attention, says BJP Calling the statehood move a gimmick, BJP criticised the AAP government for overstepping its authority. Only Parliament is empowered to introduce such a Bill, the party said. Khan refused to go to cops: Wife Family members of Mohammad Moeen Khan were inconsolable as neighbours thronged their home in Jamia Nagar. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Plaint against BJP for violating poll code Belagavi tahsildar Preetam Nasalapure has registered a suo motu complaint against the organizers of the BJP rally in the city for violating the election code of conduct by serving food to its hundreds of workers at Gandhi Bhavan without taking prior permission. Only money-spinning schools are like prostitution centres, clarifies Anjaneya Social welfare minister H Anjaneya has once again put his foot in the mouth. On last day, MP Mallya brings clarity over BBMP trifurcation As a parting gift to Karnataka, which elected him twice to the Rajya Sabha, former MP Vijay Mallya has unwittingly helped bring clarity to the fate of the much-debated BBMP trifurcation Bill, pending before the President for his assent. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		UoH students on warpath over eviction from hostels Fresh protests hit the University of Hyderabad (UoH) on Wednesday after authorities began locking several hostel rooms citing renovation work. Fallen trees, branches clog city roads Hundreds of tree branches and trunks that collapsed during last week's blinding rain have still not been cleared from the roads, causing huge traffic snarls, rue city residents. Work-induced stress a crisis in the making The office-going population in tier 1 cities in the country are increasingly falling prey to a new-age problem — work-related stress. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Students miss out on applying for revaluation; say window of two days is narrowSome schools had however kept students in loop The Plus 2 results may have been declared on Tuesday but students didn't have enough time to even mull over applying for revaluation of their papers thanks to the narrow deadline of less than 48 hours. One dead, life thrown out of gear due to heavy rain The deep depression may have spared Chennai, but a continuous downpour on Monday night flooded roads, uprooted trees and hit life on Tuesday morning. One woman was killed after a wall collapsed due to heavy rain at Thiruvalluvar Nagar in Perungudi. Seized Rs 570 cr part of regular money movement: RBI to HC Seeking to clear the air over the seizure of Rs 570 crore by poll officials in Tamil Nadu, RBI on Wednesday told the Madras high court that it was being transferred as part of regular money movement under currency management function. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hardik produced in court His Three Aides Plead Lack Of Funds To Hire Lawyers Seat paucity to hit BSc aspirants Academicians are worried that there are fewer BSc seats in the state than the balance of higher secondary science students who'll be left after admissions to professional courses like engineering and medical are over. 150 technical institutes close down every year: AICTE chief Pharmacy Courses Gaining Favour Among Students More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		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. 13 injured in bus-truck collision Thirteen passengers sustained minor injuries when a Jaunpur-bound roadways bus collided with a truck in Daraganj area Monday. 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. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Gallery in memory of Biju Patnaik at city museum Odisha state museum will have a separate gallery on the legendary leader Biju Patnaik on the occasion of his birth centenary year. IMD issues cyclone alert for state, Andhra coasts The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a cyclone alert in the state following a low pressure-turned-deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha survey puts tiger count at 40 against NTCA's 28 A survey conducted by the state government in 46 forest and wildlife divisions has pegged the population of Royal Bengal Tigers at 40. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sadhvi Pragya praises Modi, says her tormentors punished by divine You can't be party to Herald case, MP HC tells petitioners Smart City row: Cong demands FIR for forging public opinion The Madhya Pradesh Congress has raised doubts over public consultation conducted by the BMC (Bhopal Municipal Corporation) officials for winning Smart City Project in Shivaji Nagar of Bhopal and demanded to register a case for forging opinions. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Graft will never be proved, Haschke told worried Gerosa In the transcript of a conversation dated April 4, 2012, Haschke and Gerosa discussed ways to evade questions from investigators about the money trail. They admitted that they may be questioned first but it was unlikely that the investigators would reach the "Tyagi brothers". Tourists fleeced on day 1 of web-based permit system Rohtang has become a goldmine for taxi drivers who are charging extremely high fare from tourists to take them to snow points here. Bank van robbed of 6.5 lakh Unidentified persons looted a cash van of HDFC bank on the Jaito-Bargari link road in Faridkot district on Wednesday afternoon and fled with Rs 6.5 lakh.According to police, a gang of 4-5 persons came in a Swift car and opened fire at the van, forcing the driver to stop the vehicle. More Chandigarh News»

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