News Digest: 'Women unlikely to complain of marital rape'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 08, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		'Women unlikely to complain of marital rape' Maneka, who holds charge of the ministry of women and child development, said women could instead file complaint of marital rape under the existing domestic violence law. 19 of Mathura victims died of burns, lathi blows: Post-mortem 'Udta Punjab' co-producer Anurag Kashyap lets fly at 'dictatorial' censor chief More India News»

		Business
		Bankers welcome RBI governor's dovish policy tone Leading bankers have welcomed the Reserve Bank's accommodative policy stance and expressed the hope that RBI's caution on inflation front is whittled by a good monsoon. India pitches for ratings upgrade with Fitch Fitch Ratings had in December affirmed India's 'BBB-' rating with a stable outlook and has forecast 8% growth for 2016-17. 'BBB-' is the lowest investment grade and just a notch above junk grading. Asked about its views on India, Fitch Ratings said they are now in the process of review. India 'may halt diesel imports', deal with pvt refiners Under the latest arrangement, private refiners will pay the central sales tax and state-run marketing firms will pay coastal freight costs for interstate cargoes shipped from plants in Gujarat. India's diesel use is rising along with an economy that grew by 7.6% in the previous financial year. More Business News»

		Environment
		India, US announce $60m clean energy financial support India and the US on Tuesday announced the setting up of two financial assistance programmes worth $60 million for supporting India's much-needed clean energy initiatives including in solar power and other renewables. How climate change threatens panda conservation Giant pandas experience heat stress when temperatures climb above 25-degrees celsius. "In nature, they actively seek out cool areas (microhabitats) in summer and move to higher elevations to avoid heat," professor James Spotila noted. Javadekar asks corporates to invest in innovation Union minister Prakash Javadekar further said the corporates need to adopt new technologies but at the same time reduce dependence on foreign technologies. He added that there was a need to reduce the usage of water by adopting reuse and recycling. More Environment News»

		World
		'Chinese jet made 'unsafe' intercept of US spy plane' A Chinese fighter jet carried out an "unsafe" intercept of a US spy plane in international airspace over the East China Sea, two US defense officials said. The intercept involved a Chinese J-10 fighter plane and a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane. 'North Korea restarts plutonium production for nukes' North Korea has restarted production of plutonium fuel, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday, showing that it plans to pursue its nuclear weapons program in defiance of international sanctions. Paul Ryan condemns Trump's 'textbook racism' House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday that Donald Trump's comments about a US-born judge of Mexican heritage are the "textbook definition of a racist comment." The presumptive GOP presidential nominee said his remarks have been "misconstrued" and he is justified in questioning the legal proceedings. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Pahlaj Nihalani an extremely egoistic man' Will Udta Punjab miss its release date? With the ongoing battle between the makers and the Censor Board, the most pertinent question here is will the film release on its scheduled date — June 17. Latest addition to Shahid Kapoor's bucket list! Shahid Kapoor aka Tommy Singh is highly inspired by his ‘Udta Punjab’ look and there’s proof. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Ensure rabies vaccine in taluk hospitals: AHD minister Minister for animal husbandry K Raju has directed the officials of animal husbandry department (AHD) to ensure availability of rabies vaccine in taluk hospitals. He was addressing a meeting of district animal husbandry officers following a visit to AHD headquarters here on Tuesday. Scientists design protein to modify memory The GFE3 protein may help researchers map the brain's connections and better understand how inhibitory synapses modulate brain function. The protein takes advantage of an intrinsic process — the brain's cycle of degrading and replacing proteins. Scientists tune in to the music of the stars Ancient stars in the Milky Way were found to display minute ‘pulses’ in their brightness that was caused by sound trapped inside. Astrophysicists from the University of Birmingham captured these sounds, according to research published today in the Royal Astronomical Society journal Monthly Notices. More Science News»

		Sports
		Coach should understand our culture, says MS Dhoni As India's hunt for cricket's new chief coach gathers momentum, Mahendra singh Dhoni, who has worked with quite a number of coaches during his decade-long career, on Tuesday said the candidate must understand the country's culture. India thrash Laos 6-1 to book Asian Cup Qualifiers berth India were trailing 0-1 in the 16th minute through a Khonesavanh Sihavong strike but replied in a remarkable fashion, dominating all through the remaining part of the match, pumping in six goals -- including three in seven minutes -- to walk away with an easy win. Hope London fiasco is not repeated: Leander Paes Paes was forced to play with rookie Vishnu Vardhan in 2012 London Games since Bopanna preferred to partner Mahesh Bhupathi in men's doubles. India have won only one Olympic medal in the tennis discipline and it was Paes, who won a bronze in the men's singles at the 1996 Atlanta Games. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 reasons why Google's Inbox is better than Gmail Recently, Google has rolled out numerous updates for its alternative email app ‘Inbox’ to make it overall better and more user friendly. Sony Xperia X review: Capable but highly overpriced Has the Sony Xperia X checked all the required boxes to become a worth buy? Read our review to find out. 11 poster-boys of Indian startup industry Here are 11 tech entrepreneurs that could be considered as largely responsible for these winds of change. More Technology News»

		Education
		Centre to open more Sanskriti-type schools in country The proposal to set up Sanskriti-type school in any state capital may be initiated by the state government. The move comes after officers transferred to metro cities or any other location in the middle of an academic year find it very difficult to secure admission for their children. A career of valour, passion DU teachers fight on-ground and on social media over Kanhaiya's presence at UGC protest site The anger of Kumar’s presence spilled over to the social media when he came to the Khali Thali protest at the University Grants Commission and left the teachers with a divided house on Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		State Cabinet approves Rs 3,000 crore water grid system proposal for Marathwada With less than 1% of water stock remaining the 11 major dams in Marathwada region, the state government has been forced to take firm steps to provide at least drinking water to the parched villagers Nidhi Chaphekar plans to pen horror of Brussels terror Chaphekar said she would share her experience at a suitable time after consulting her superiors Mumbai Metro to go green, instal solar panels to light up 12 stations Going green in its third year of operations, Mumbai Metro has decided to set up rooftop solar panels at all 12 stations along the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor and the depot, as well as instal LED lights at all stations to conserve electricity More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Metro to pay Rs1 annual rent to DDA In what will come as a big relief for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for property development to generate revenue, the urban development ministry has decided to direct Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to charge land rent at only Re 1 per annum Separate help desks for disabled aspirants Delhi University has set up two separate help desks for candidates under the persons with disability category 3-tier marvel in Metro's heritage corridor With an available manoeuvrability of only 78cm, building a tunnel may not seem like the easiest of things. Yet, that’s what the Delhi Metro has done at the upcoming phase III station at Kashmere Gate. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		86% households in Haveri's Hirekerur town have no access to treated water Located about 330km from Bengaluru, Hirekerur town in Haveri district could pose a serious problem to the state government. The new set of census 2011 data accessed by TOI, revealed that nearly 86% of households there used untreated tap water for drinking. Election Commission yet to decide on RS election Senior Congress leaders said the polls are unlikely to be postponed as the EC has no power to countermand Rajya Sabha polls though it can do so with Lok Sabha or assembly polls. Two senior citizens attacked every three days in K'taka The tragic end of a homealone couple in their 80s in Sultanpalya late last month has turned the focus on the state of the elderly in Karnataka in general and Bengaluru in particular. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		7 STPs to be set up to protect Himayatsagar, Osmansagar To protect drinking water sources Osmansagar and Himayatsagar from pollution, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB), Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) and panchayat raj (PR) department have joined hands to construct sewage treatment plants (STPs) abutting these water bodies. Telangana judges' protest rocks high court Telangana advocates, who are miffed over the allotment of AP judges to the T judicial cadre, on Tuesday protested at the Hyderabad High Court. No CCTVs in police lockups The Task Force office at Patny is nothing short of a fortress, where access is restricted and even top officials of the police department are unaware of the happenings inside the compound. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Medical courses: Application deadline ends The sale of medical admission applications in the state came to an end on Monday and the deadline for submitting applications closed on Tuesday. Govt staff threatens to go on strike Employees of various central government departments, including railways, India Post, defence and income tax, have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from July 11, unless a 36-point charter of demands is met. BCI: No tolerance for indiscipline in court Taking serious note of Monday's rally by lawyers and continuing court boycotts in some district courts against the new set of disciplinary rules, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has called for tough action against the perpetrators of Bar indiscipline. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		43,000 students register for engineering courses: ACPC As many as 43,000 students have register for 72,000 seats in degree courses in engineering in the state.The online registration for degree engineering courses began on May 30 and will continue till June 10. Without pre-paid cabs, flyers taken for ride The passengers arriving at the domestic terminal of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport continue to suffer due to lack of a proper taxi service. Medical admissions delayed, likely to begin after June 15 New Permutations Slow Down Framing Of Admission Rules More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lizard in MDM, 96 kids ill Around 96 students of Chilga Upgraded Middle School in Jamua block of Giridih were hospitalized after a lizard was found in the midday meal served to them on Monday afternoon. 'BCCL biased against junior officers' The All-India Mining Personnel Association (AIMPA) on Monday blamed the authorities of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) for suppressing junior-level officers and depriving them of their rights. Fast-unto-death: Aspirant's health deteriorates The condition of one of the five paramilitary aspirants, who are on fast-unto-death near Staff Selection Commission (SSC) regional office, deteriorated on Monday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BMC to rehabilitate 21,000 street vendors The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has identified around 21,000 street vendors to rehabilitate them in vending zones to be set up by it. Till now, only 2000 vendors have been rehabilitated at around 45 vending zones constructed by the BMC. Skill development ministry approves advanced training institute for Bhubaneswar The central government has approved establishment of an Advanced Training Institute (ATI) in Bhubaneswar. Bata Kishore Ray, deputy secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has been appointed as the first Director of ATI Bhubaneswar. Naba Apat arrested for Keonjhar firing incident Police on Monday arrested Naba Apat, a mineral trader, for his alleged involvement in the firing incident involving industrialist Bidyadhar Palei. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cong-BSP alliance spoils BJP strategy to sweep RS polls in MP Eyeing for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in 2017, the Congress-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) alliance is believed to have spoiled BJP’s winning chances in the biennial elections for Rajya Sabha, in Madhya Pradesh. Shankaracharya seeks tax exemption on his luxury bus The Madhya Pradesh cabinet will decide exemption of permit tax on a luxury vehicle owned by Shankaracharya of Dwarkapuri, Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, who had requested the state government to waive off Rs 11.96 lakh road tax and penalty imposed on the vehicle. Unwell MP Opp leader could be airlifted for RS polls More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP: Changes in Udta Punjab are curbs on freedom of expression Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson and in-charge of the party's Punjab affairs Sanjay Singh on Tuesday condemned the BJP at the Centre and the SAD in the state for attempts to "tamper" with the film 'Udta Punjab'. Capt: CBFC-suggested changes unrealistic Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday slammed the Central Board for Film Certification, saying that its ruling on the movie 'Udta Punjab' was "unrealistic". Begin classes in Ferozepur college: Badal Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday asked the secretary, higher education, to begin classes in the upcoming Government Degree College in Ferozepur from the current academic session. More Chandigarh News»

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