News Digest: Idea to save IGI: Air tickets may carry barcode

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		Thursday, June 16, 2016
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		India
		Idea to save IGI: Air tickets may carry barcode People entering IGI Airport on fake tickets has become a serious problem.The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has been working with the airlines to get a barcode on all air tickets for authenticity check. Ishrat papers went missing in September 2009 Modi will discuss trade, tourism with Thailand PM More India News»

		Business
		Boards should not take credit decisions: Bankers to RBI SBI set to merge with its five arms, Mahila Bank this fisca State Bank of India (SBI) has moved closer to its goal of merging its five associate banks with itself with the Cabi net approving the proposal. Shares of SBI rose 4% af ter the bank's cha irman Arundha ti Bhattacharya said that the merger would be completed in FY17 and will save costs. No funds crunch for fashion startups Fashion startups are in vogue this season. Despite the current funding crunch dogging the Indian startup space, startups specializing in fashion are drawing huge investor interest. In May alone, several fashion startups including 6Degree, Blinge, Shopwati, Hoppingo and Coutloot raised funds from investors that include Venture Catalysts, ex-Flipkart CBO Ankit Nagori, IAN and others. Tiger Global-backed fashion discovery app Roposo raised $5 million in the second round of funding in April from Bertelsmann India Investments. More Business News»

		Environment
		Three Asiatic lions turn maneaters, sent to captivity Three Asiatic lions, from near Gir National Sanctuary, found to have turned man-eaters, have been sentenced to life within a cage. A fully grown male lion would be kept in a zoo while the other sub-adult females would be sent to a forest rescue centre. Maha govt to use plastic waste in building roads Maharashtra government has decided to use plastic waste along with tar in a bid to improve the durability and longevity of asphalt roads and reduce soil pollution. Roads built by using plastic waste along with tar will be of better quality and will also be cheaper. El Nino drives fastest annual increase on record of CO2 Atmospheric carbon dioxide for the first time expected to exceed 400 parts per million for 2016 as a result of an extra boost from El Nino, finds a new study. El Nino warms and dries tropical ecosystems, reduces their uptake of carbon as well as exacerbates forest fires. More Environment News»

		World
		More clashes at AfPak border, Afghan guard killed Renewed clashes overnight at a Pakistani-Afghan border crossing killed an Afghan border guard and wounded five, an Afghan official said, as Islamabad dispatched more troops to the volatile boundary amid an escalation between the two neighbours. Russia blames English fans for provoking Euro violence Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov slammed the detention of Russian football fans attending Euro 2016 in France as "absolutely unacceptable". He conceded it was "unacceptable to behave like some of our citizens" but criticized the "provocative" behaviour of England fans. Pistorius walks on stumps in court ahead of sentence Oscar Pistorius removed his prostheses and hobbled on his stumps in a South African courtroom as part of his defence team's argument that the double-amputee athlete, convicted of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is a vulnerable man who deserves leniency when he is sentenced. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'If everybody likes you it means you are boring' Alia Bhatt is an amazing mix of sugar, spice and all that’s bright. She preens, she pouts, she sulks like any other 20-something. And yet, she carries off her stardom like blush on her cheeks, and with the grace of a lovely lady. Debutantes who are set to make a mark in 2016 Arjun, Shraddha shoot 'Half Girlfriend' in DU After pictures of Arjun and Shraddha shooting in DU appeared in media reports, security on the sets has been tightened. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Einstein 2.0: Gravitational waves detected for a second time The ground-breaking detection of gravitational waves, ripples in space and time postulated by Albert Einstein 100 years ago, that was announced in February was no fluke. Scientists said on Wednesday that they have spotted them for a second time. Art making reduces stress, even for beginners Coffee no longer possible carcinogen, but 'very hot' beverages may cause cancer: WHO Deputy head of the IARC program that classifies carcinogens, said they began to look into a possible link after seeing unusually high rates of esophageal cancer in countries where drinking very hot beverages is common. He said that consuming drinks at higher temperatures could be harmful. More Science News»

		Sports
		21 contenders shortlisted; Sachin, Sourav, Laxman to pick India coach Post the initial scrutiny of 57 applications for the post of head coach, 21 applicants were found to meet the primary criteria specified by the BCCI. The cricket advisory committee which consists of Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman will be handed over the eligible applications. Second-string India complete first-class whitewash In the third and final ODI on Wednesday, India chased down a target of 123 in just 21.5 overs and ten wickets to spare to complete a 3-0 ODI whitewash on Zimbabwe. KL Rahul scored 63*, while debutant Faiz Fazal hit a confident 55*. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 4 for 22. Real joy to watch Virat Kohli bat, says Richard Hadlee Virat Kohli is beginning to leave a lasting impression on the greats of the game, and India's Test captain would be delighted to know that the latest to join his 'fan club' is one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Richard Hadlee. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 hottest smartwatches available in India A watch is all about making a statement. It stays on your wrist and it’s something that everyonenotices. In pics: Apple's Union Square store in San Francisco On the 15th anniversary of opening its first Apple Store, the Cupertino based tech giant is going for a reboot, led by its own design guru Jony Ive and Angela Ahrendts, who worked at Burberry prior to joining Apple. Seinfeld trumps Facebook CEO with simple question ​Isn’t it funny how we work, so hard, to just eliminate a little bit of effort? More Technology News»

		Education
		RAS results: 2,027 eligible for interview The Rajasthan Public Service Commission on Wednesday evening declared the result of Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive (main) examination 2013 (RAS) result and found 2,027 candidates eligible for personality and viva voce test. Academics call for flexibility Subject experts and academic heads across Bengal agree on the need for regular updating of syllabi and reforms in teaching, but it doesn't happen as often or as well as desired in state universities and affiliated colleges, thus widening the gap with universities in other states and hampering student performance. 'Help group' cushion for freshers at IIT-Kharagpur The initial jubilation that follows the cracking of IITJEE (Advanced) and securing a seat at one of the technology institutes often fades away within a few weeks of classroom lessons. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		At Rs 100/hour, Vashi chowk is MMR's costliest parking space The next time you want to park your car near Shivaji Chowk in Sector 17, Vashi's prime commercial area, be prepared to pay a jaw-dropping Rs 100/hour. Girls from villages with no power turn electricians A bunch of young women, most of them from small towns of the state, have stormed the male bastion of trained electricians. Curiously, most of these women come from impoverished villages which don't even have electricity. Some of them hadn't even seen an oven before and are now confidently repairing them. 'Dhanak' impresses B-town celebrities Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Numerous celebrities from the film industry graced the screening of Nagesh Kukunoor's film "Dhanak" and conveyed their support to the film. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		File rape case against hockey captain: DCW Attacking the Punjab Police for not doing the needful, Delhi Commission For Women on Wednesday highlighted the case of an international woman hockey player who has alleged rape, physical abuse and criminal intimidation by the captain of the Indian hockey team, Sardar Singh, in both Punjab and Delhi Big idea to save IGI: Air tickets may carry barcode People entering IGI Airport on fake tickets has become a serious problem. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has been working with the airlines to get a barcode on all air tickets for authenticity check Metro panel seeks lessons from abroad for new fares A government-appointed panel to suggest fare revision in Delhi Metro recently sent a proposal to the urban development ministry to visit Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo to learn how the Metro rail systems in these cities go about revising their fares More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		4Lakh new bikes hit Bengaluru roads last year More than 3.78 lakh two-wheelers and 1 lakh cars were registered in the 11 Regional Transport Offices (RTO) across Bengaluru between April 2015 and March 2016. Flight makes emergency landing in Bengaluru after smoke fills cabin A Mangaluru-bound Jet Airways flight returned to Bengaluru airport half an hour after take-off when passengers noticed smoke in the cabin on Wednesday.Five of the 65 passengers were given first aid after landing. ACB questions Dubai-based doctor over Hublot watch Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths on Wednesday questioned Girishchandra Verma, a Dubai-based doctor who is suspected to have gifted a diamond-studded Hublot wristwatch to chief minister Siddaramaiah. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		No room for INS Viraat, says VPT The AP government may have to scout for a suitable place to anchor the Indian naval warship, INS Viraat, as the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has made it clear that it has no space to accommodate the giant vessel after its decommissioning later this year. HC to Telangana govt: How can you cut trees at KBR? Ticking off the state government for planning to fell trees in and around the KBR National Park for the Strategic Road Development Plan project, the Hyderabad high court on Wednesday said the park was a national asset and sought to know how the government could think in terms of shrinking the green space in the heart of the city. Bharosa centre flooded with domestic violence cases Over a month after its inception, the Bharosa centre for distressed women and children has received a whopping 230 cases, a majority of which are related to domestic violence, according to officials. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Flying across south to be a breeze The new civil aviation policy will boost flying between smaller cities in the southern region. How rivers flowing intothe Bay bring rain inland Thin layers of freshwater on the surface of Bay of Bengal are known to influence weather as they make the ocean surface warmer. Tidal damage to houses a temporary problem In the last one week a dozen houses of fishermen along the shore at Srinivasapuram in Foreshore Estate have been destroyed by strong waves. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat govt issues notice to Vipul Chaudhary for Rs41 crore recovery The Gujarat government has issued a notice to former chairman of Mehsana-based Doodhsagar Dairy, Vipul Chaudhary, for recovery of over Rs 40 crore which the dairy lost due to his alleged corrupt practises. Gujarat HC reserves order on PIL against Pandey's appointment Gujarat high court on Wednesday completed hearing, but kept its verdict reserved on the PIL filed by former top cop Julio Ribeiro challenging the Ishrat Jahan encounter accused P P Pandey's appointment as in-charge DGP of Gujarat. Ribeiro urged the high court to quash Pandey's appointment by citing Supreme Court's guidelines, which restricts governments from promoting tainted cops to top positions. 'My name is Pandey, with a Y' The in-charge DGP likes his name spelled as 'P P Pandey' with a 'y' and not 'Pande', as is done many times in some local newspapers and news channels. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		BJP eyes SP, BSP strongholds BJP meet is a 'political flop-show': Cong leader Tiwari reminded Modi that he himself had claimed that he had come to Uttar Pradesh on the call of Mother Ganga, but he did not even take time out to pay 'darshan' to the river Ganga. 'Taraweeh soothens mind, soul' Special arrangements have been made at mosques for offering taraweeh prayers.Trained people called 'hafiz', who have mastery over the holy Quran, lead taraweeh.They have memorized the the pious lines of the holy book. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rains in parts of Odisha Bhubaneswar, Jun 15 () Though countdown begins for the onset of monsoon in Odisha and rainfall has occurred at a few places in north and coastal Odisha, the western region of the state continues to record temperature above 40 degrees Celsius. 'Literature and Democracy' focus at Kalinga lit fest Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) is back here, this time with the theme of "Literature and democracy" to discuss several dimensions of the inter-connections between the two. Odisha aims to train 8 lakh youths in 3 years More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Centre nod to 5K km state highways conversion to NH Union government has accepted transforming 5,000 km of state highways to national highways.This was revealed at a cabinet meeting headed by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday. Deaths on road: Bhopal safer than Raipur Madhya Pradesh ranks sixth among states with maximum accident deaths while Chhattisgarh doesn't even figure in top-13 states in road tragedies.But here lies the irony. Four-lane road work, Singarcholi RoB hit hurdle The project connecting Bhopal to Biaora envisaged construction of 7.5 km-long service roads in Bhopal city, included much-needed rail over-bridge at Singarcholi leading to Bhopal airport. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Three die in accidents Two youths were killed when their motorcycle was hit by a vehicle on the Jalandhar-Amritsar highway. Don't make statements to provoke Jats, Hooda tells Khattar Amicus report to be placed before HC The Punjab and Haryana high court would take a decision on the release of Hindi movie 'Udta Punjab' on Thursday after the amicus curiae appointed by the court submits his report. More Chandigarh News»

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