News Digest: 'Won't nominate head of Tawang monastery'

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		Sunday, May 22, 2016
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		India
		'Won't nominate head of Tawang monastery' Dalai Lama has said he will no longer nominate the head of the Tawang monastery in Arunachal if people were unhappy with the performance of incumbent Tulku Rinpoche. Not just pals, taxmen also tracking FB for your foreign trip pics Income-tax officers have found new ammunition with which to extract correct information from taxpayers. 90k score over 90% in CBSE Class XII exam The top score inched closer to 100%, the number of high-scorers also increased, and for the fourth straight year, a Delhi student topped Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Class XII results that were declared on Saturday. More India News»

		Business
		India's forex reserves down marginally 'Brexit' in spotlight at G7 meeting in Japan Britain's possible exit from the European Union took centrestage at a G-7 meeting in Japan on Saturday, as UK finance minister George Osborne warned a 'Brexit' could doom trade deals with EU countries. Tighten clinical trial norms for patients' safety: Docs There is some ambiguity in the interpretation of guidelines relating to 'vulnerable' subjects and 'new drugs' while conducting research studies, even as rules for institutional (academic) trials need to be tightened to safeguard rights and safety of patients. These were concerns expressed by doctors and investigators involved in medical research at an event here to mark the International Clinical Trials Day on Friday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rising mercury melts away hills' snow cover The maximum temperatures of Manali and Shimla (27 and 29 degrees C, respectively) may come as a soother for people belonging to the plains, especially from Rajasthan where the mercury has crossed 50-degree mark, but the situation is far from pleasant for the natives of the hill state as Himalayan peaks have started losing snow cover at least a month in advance with greenery replacing the whiteness. Himachal propagating mahseer fish for conservation The population of the golden mahseer, hunted for sport and food, is declining in rivers of Himachal Pradesh, prompting the fisheries department to begin an artificial propagation programme for its rehabilitation and conservation. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		23 dead, 500,000 flee as Cyclone Roanu hits B'desh Cyclone Roanu battered the coast of southern Bangladesh on Saturday, forcing half a million people to flee their homes and leaving 23 people dead in floods and rain-triggered landslides. G7 united against Brexit but can only hope for an 'In' vote "The G7 did not talk about a Plan B to respond to what would happen if Britain left the European Union," French Finance Minister Michel Sapin told Reuters on Saturday. "We talked about ways to help Britain stay in the EU." Obama leaves for Asia to boost trade, cooperation Obama will be visiting Vietnam and Japan, and is expected to visit Hiroshima during his stay here. His week-long trip will see him cover 16,000 miles as part of his effort to pay more attention to the region and boost economic and security cooperation. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranbir's rumoured girlfriend speaks up Forget about dating Ranbir Kapoor, Bharti Malhotra, his rumoured Dilliwali girlfriend, says that she is not even a fan of the actor. 'I don't like the word feminist' She is a free spirit, she is sexy and she speaks her mind. Bollywood has been no easy catwalk for her, but Lisa Haydon has the spunk and the spirit to break the ice-queen image, which she claims is just a “perception”. In an interview with BT, she talks about her Housefull 3 gang, and how she bonded with the gals and became buddies with the boys. Lisa unabashedly adds that she doesn’t like the word feminist. Wonder why? Read on... Why Shahid drank coffee for 'Udta Punjab' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Too much sex can change genitals shape: Study Findings have showed that beetles' genitals change shape when mating rates are high as females try to keep males at bay. The conflict over how often mating takes place could lead to males evolving longer penis-like organs and females larger 'claws' on their genitalia, within ten generations. Re-usable launch vehicle to take off at 9.30am on Monday After several years of development work, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will, on Monday launch the re-usable launch vehicle technology demonstrator (RLV-TD) 70-km from earth and hope to bring it back. A successful test launch, which has been postponed multiple times in the last two-and-a-half years, will go a long way in giving Isro a technology that will reduce the launch cost to one tenth of the present expenditure. 'Sunscreen gene' may help protect against skin cancer Scientists have identified a 'sunscreen gene' that may help protect against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Melanoma patients with deficient or mutant copies of the 'UV radiation Resistance Associated Gene' are less protected from harmful ultraviolet rays. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 9: Gujarat Lions beat Mumbai Indians to reach playoffs Gujarat Lions chased down the 173-run target with 13 balls to spare riding on a brilliant half-century by captain Suresh Raina and crucial contributions by Brendon McCullum (48) and Dwayne Smith (37*). 1st Test: England crush SL by an innings and 88 runs James Anderson took five wickets to inspire the hosts to a crushing victory over Sri Lanka by an innings and 88 runs in the first Test. Anderson claimed 10 victims in the match as Sri Lanka crumbled to 119 all out in their second innings after being asked to follow-on. IPL 2016: Pune avoid last place after Dhoni's heroics Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni single-handedly scripted Rising Pune Supergiants' face-saving four-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab with a last ball six to help them avoid a last-place finish in the Indian Premier League. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google to 'launch' modular smartphones in 2017 Google on Friday showed off a modular Android-powered smartphone it said is on track to hit the market next year. 6 biggest new features of Google's Android N Generally, the upcoming version of Android operating system is the key highlight of Google's developer conference -- Google I/O. But this year, the search giant had already announced the next version of Android, dubbed Android N, in March. So, though there weren't too many surprises on Android N front at Google I/O this year, the company did announce a few more features coming in the next Android OS. Apple CEO meets PM Modi; launches updated version of 'Narendra Modi mobile app' Apple CEO Tim Cook met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at his official residence 7 Race Course road. More Technology News»

		Education
		Never stressed myself, says CBSE toper Sukriti I was sure that I would do well, says CBSE Class 12 topper Sukriti Gupta Sukriti Gupta from Montford Senior Secondary School, who has been a consistent performer, emerged as the CBSE All India Topper in Science stream for class 12. Sukriti said she followed NCERT books mostly and relied on self study while preparing for her board examination. Sukriti Gupta tops CBSE Class 12 exams More Education News»

		Mumbai
		FDA to cancel licence of drug company The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has initiated the process to cancel the licence of Avon Life Sciences Pvt Ltd after it was found to be reportedly violating several norms by storing the huge cache of drugs recovered from its premises in recent times. Centre starts collating data on convicted sex offenders In a first of its kind, the ministry of home affairs at the Centre has proposed to create a comprehensive online data base on sex offenders. WR stn masters to fine people now for littering eware of littering and spitting on stations of Western Railway as station masters have now been assigned the task of fining such offenders. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		African lynched in Delhi after spat over auto ride A 29-year-old teacher from Congo was bludgeoned to death by three men in south Delhi on Friday after an argument over boarding an auto-rickshaw. Blind aspirant never lost sight of his IAS goal He may be visually challenged from birth, but Ajay Arora could clearly see his goal of becoming a civil servant from as early as Class V. 8-lane flyover now up at Bhalswa crossing Project Cost 45Cr Against Sanctioned 65Cr More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Industry' coined from Indus, says VHP man The word 'industry' has its origins in India - from the river Indus - according to the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF). Politicians attend weddings, funerals with eye on votes Blessing newlyweds, offering condolences at funerals and gracing house warming functions or other rituals in their constituencies are must-dos for Karnataka's elected representatives. 95.5% pass CBSE class 12 exam in Karnataka Karnataka is in the fourth place in the Chennai region with a pass percentage of 95.56%. Girls, with a pass percentage of 96.71, have reclaimed the top position they had lost to boys last year. Among boys, 94.63% have passed. Out of the 9,241 students who wrote the exam in Karnataka, 8,831 have passed. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		ATM cash loaders siphon off Rs10 crore in Hyderabad Two employees of a cash management company siphoned off nearly Rs 10 crore by short-filling automated teller machines (ATMs) in the city. The culprits went absconding after an audit of the cash recently. We need to talk about KBR Park ridge, say Activists The people of Hyderabad must take pride in their 'neighbourhoods' and not depend on the government alone to protect them. That's the message conveyed by panelists who participated in The Times of India's 'Let Hyderabad Breathe' event organized at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Begumpet, on Saturday. AP govt to float FPOs to help ryots in business skills The AP government has decided to float farmer produce organisations (FPO) as part of its mega plan to give a hi-tech look to the agricultural sector in the state. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Four land in jail to fulfill granny's last wish They broke into a burial ground in Madipakkam to fulfil an 84-year-old woman's wish to be cremated in the same place as her husband. Soon, they landed in jail. Police early on Saturday arrested Ramesh, son of Vatsala C who died on Thursday, Sridhar, Anandan and Hemachandrasekar. Strumming in Chennai, Majaw keeps Dylan legend alive There was a chill blowin' in the wind on a balmy Saturday evening as the rock star from the hills of Shillong, Lou Majaw, took to the stage strumming Bob Dylan numbers of joy and tears. LPG leak at house leads to blast, kills one A 52-year-old woman died of burns suffered after a gas stove she was working on exploded. Police said A Angelina of Rajeev Gandhi Road in Okkiam Thoraipakkam, was cooking when the LPG stove on Friday night exploded due to gas leak, police said. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Top Gujarat companies disappoint investors in Modi sarkar's second year Even as the Narendra Modi government is gearing up to celebrate its two years in power at the Centre, major corporates from the PM's home state seem to have disappointed their investors. 948 emergencies on Gujarat's hottest day: EMRI Anand couple scales Everest at age 50 More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Trash on eve of Shab-e-Baraat There is filth around mosques and graveyards as the city gears up to celebrate Shab-e-Baraat on Sunday.There is also no proper illumination on roads leading to graveyards. Cong workers pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi District and city Congress committee workers on Saturday paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, which is observed as 'Anti-Terrorism Day. In the morning, a large number of Congressmen gathered at Nehrus Anand Bhawan and garlanded the portrait of their leader. VMC inks deal for LED lights Besides installation of LED lights, EESL will also upgrade the related infrastructure by installing new poles and manage the wire mazes wherever required. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Govt in Odisha fails in all sectors: Cong As the BJD-led state government completed two years of its fourth term in office, the Congress on Saturday alleged that the government has failed miserably in all sectors No-frill airline Tigerair may have direct flight to Singapore A new ray of hope for direct international flight from the city has been generated with Singapore-based airline Tigerair, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Limited, evincing interest to run a flight to Singapore from here. Heatwave to grip Odisha from Sunday after cyclone Roanu More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'Clean, green, hi-tech Simhastha made history' In his latest blog, Chouhan said the Simhastha also saw a revival of an age-old tradition of brainstorming on issues which concern humankind at the ideological conclave (Vichar Mahakumbha). Heat emergency: Medicos' leaves cancelled Two people with symptoms of heat stroke were admitted in critical condition to Berasia and Kolar Community Health Centre, here on Saturday. At 43.4 C, wafer-thin relief in Bhopal There was marginal respite from heat in Bhopal on Saturday.The day temperature was recorded at 43.4 degrees Celsius. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Huda plots: CBI books ex-CM Hooda, raids across 7 cities The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday conducted raids at 16 places after registering a case against former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who happened to be the chairman of Haryana urban development authority (Huda) in 2012 when allotment of 14 industrail plots were made in Panchkula to his relatives and people known to housing authority officials. Playwright Tony Batish passes away at 58 Noted playwright Tony Batish , 58, passed away at Bathinda on Saturday afternoon. He had suffered a brain haemorrhage and had been admitted in a private hospital for some time. Batish had started taking part in theatre in 1975 and played part in dozens of plays apart from directing a number of dramas. Brar attacks Badal and Capt's ancestors on truck with Brits In his first public address after expulsion from Congress a month ago, former Faridkot MP Jagmeet Brar on Saturday renewed his political stance as he invoked the roles of the ruling Badal family and Capt Amarinder Singh's ancestors with British rulers while accusing them of backstabbing the Sikh community. More Chandigarh News»

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