News Digest: Andaman tribes may have a new human ancestor

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		Wednesday, July 27, 2016
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		India
		Andaman tribes may have a new human ancestor Two tribal communities of the Andaman Islands, Jarawas and Onges, may have evolved from an as yet unknown human ancestor, according to latest genetic analysis done by a joint team of Indian and Spanish scientists. ED moves to prosecute Devas under PMLA for Fema violation An ED investigation against Devas and its directors and foreign subsidiaries under PMLA and FEMA is underway, with the agency only last month issuing a showcause notice to the directors of Devas for over Rs 1,200 crore. AAP MP Mann: PM too guilty of safety breach AAP MP Bhagwant Mann has said the Lok Sabha panel investigating his controversial video of the Parliament House complex should also summon PM Modi for inviting ISI to the Pathankot airbase “at the cost of national security“. More India News»

		Business
		Rajan: Govt mustn't rely on motivated criticism Fosun set for $1.4bn Gland Pharma deal SBI launches debit card-less instant money transfer facility State Bank on Tuesday launched a payment system at its ATMs which will allow the account holders transfer money using mobile phone number as identifier. More Business News»

		Environment
		Concentration of pollutants increased during odd-even Dirty water stunts millions of Indian children: Study India is home to the world's largest number of stunted children due to a lack of toilets, dirty water and poor hygiene, according to a new study published on Tuesday. Chinese city launches maritime ecology protection fund More Environment News»

		World
		Syrian troops tighten Aleppo siege, urge gunmen to give up Syrian government forces on Tuesday called on opposition fighters in Aleppo to drop their weapons and surrender to authorities as they captured new ground on the northwestern edge of the city, tightening the siege on rebel-held parts of the metropolis. Hamas 'summer camp' trains young Gazans for war Netherlands, Latvia lead world for people's height More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Sultan' reason behind 'Dangal' promo video? Aamir Khan recently surprised fans recently when he stepped out in a ‘rock star’ avatar while shooting a promotional video for the film. 'I have become more wary of relationships' Akshaye says, "I’m even more commitment phobic now. It has a lot to do with the fact that I enjoy being alone." Here is who Alia Bhatt is angry with and why While rumours about Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra’s alleged affair keep pouring in, the two have always been tightlipped on the matter. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		CCMB-SCIC ink MoU on sickle cell disease research The city-based, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), a premier institute under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sickle Cell Institute Chhattisgarh (SCIC), Raipur, an autonomous institute of the Government of Chhattisgarh. These images of a thunderstorm taken at 37,000 feet will make your heart skip a beat Nasa probe set for date with near-Earth asteroid US space agency Nasa will launch a spacecraft in September to a near-Earth asteroid known as Bennu to harvest a sample of surface material and return it to the Earth to scan for signs of life. More Science News»

		Sports
		Praveen Rana to replace Narsingh for Rio Olympics: Reports According to media reports, the Wrestling Federation of India on Tuesday announced Praveen Rana as the replacement of dope-tainted Narsingh Yadav at the Rio Olympics in the 74kg category of wrestling event. Injured Federer pulls out of Rio Olympics Roger Federer has announced an end to his 2016 season on account of injury meaning he won't be participating at the Rio Olympics that start next month. In a Facebook post, he revealed he made the decision in order to give more time to recover from a knee surgery. Narsingh wanted to kill himself after dope test: Friend "He is a self-respecting boy and a fighter. He wanted to win respect and honour for his country and his family. He has achieved everything so far without doping and he is proud of that. He can never do such a thing." More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 little-known facts about Yahoo As Yahoo, one of the original pioneers of the internet age, gets ready for its second innings as part of Verizon, we bring you some interesting facts from its heydays. Flipkart-owned Myntra acquires Jabong Flipkart-owned Myntra today said it has acquired Jabong from Global Fashion Group for an undisclosed amount, a move that will mark further consolidation in India's booming e-commerce industry. Gionee Marathon M6, M6 Plus launched Gionee's research and development team has created an in-house power-management system that makes use of several sensors and measurements to optimise the two handsets’ power consumption. More Technology News»

		Education
		Chaturvedi assumes charge as CBSE chairman Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, IAS, assumed charge as the chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday. 3 states oppose census-based study of learning outcome Symbiosis Institute of Skill Development signs various MoUs for skill development Symbiosis Institute of Skill Development (SISD) recently signed four MoUs including Telecom Sector Skill Council of India for telecom skills, Abhi Impact Solutions Pvt Ltd. for logistic and transport management skills, Rajasthan Beauty Institute for beauty and wellness skills and Ghulam Nabi Azad College, Barshitakli, Akola for teaching their students logistics, retail, marketing skills etc. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra gets two weeks to trace custody death witnesses The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted the state two weeks to trace eleven former inmates of the Thane central prison who were witness to a custodial death of a fellow-inmate in 1996. Rape case quashed as accused pays 10L to pregnant survivor The Bombay high court on Tuesday quashed rape charges against a 30-year-old Pune resident after he deposited Rs 10 lakh in favour of the 23-year-old complainant, who is now seven months pregnant.A division bench of Justices Abhay Oka and Amjad Sayed considered the “special circumstances” in the case after Geeta Patil filed an undertaking in the court consenting to the setting aside of criminal proceedings against Sameer Shinde, who is already married. Online petition to strengthen night schools garners support A recent change in teacher approvals is likely to affect the number of educators allotted to night schools More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Mamata bats for AAP's Bhagwant Mann Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) is the first party to have come out in open support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Lok Sabha member Bhagwant Mann, who has been barred from attending the House till a parliamentary panel completes probe on his filming of the Parliament House complex disregarding security concerns. PM Modi 100 times more guilty, says Bhagwant Mann Bhagwant Mann said in a letter to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday.He argued that the PM was "100 times'' more guilty for endangering the country's security. Denying gallantry award is betrayal: HC Noting that "a nation which honours the sacrifice and bravery honours itself", a bench of Justices Pradeep Nandrajog and Pratibha Rani said a brave soldier needs to be recognised for his commitment to serve with dignity. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		You can't take selfies at Jog Falls & Nandi Hills Ganapathi suicide case: PIL on CBI probe nixed Dismissing the petition filed by BH Chandrashekar and two other social activists, a division bench noted the government had already entrusted the probe to CID. ID cards for senior citizens Senior Citizens' Forum, Michaelpalya and Indiranagar, is issuing ID cards to seniors above the age of 60.They need to bring documents authenticating date of birth, blood group, address and two stamp-size photographs. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Physician killed after road rage In an instance of road rage, a physician working in a government hospital was killed after his car hit a two-wheeler in Nandyal town of Kurnool district in the early hours of Tuesday. Bizman dies as building collapses in Secunderabad A 55-year-old businessman was buried alive in debris after the roof of an old building collapsed at Shivaji Nagar near Monda Market in Secunderabad after heavy rain lashed the city on Tuesday night. Minor raped by landlord A 15-year-old girl was threatened and raped several times by her landlord at BJR Nagar near Borabanda in the past two months. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Bar Councils to help revoke suspension The latest batch of 126 Bar leaders of Tamil Nadu, suspended by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for bringing disrepute to the profession by indulging in prolonged boycott, found help coming from unexpected quarters. MCI recommends suspension of surgeon for misconduct Although the MCI has completed inquiries, it will not be able to remove the doctor's name from the registry according to the Indian Medical Council Act."Doctors are registered by the state councils. Woman assaulted but attempt to rob her fails Two men assaulted a 26-year-old woman with a stick before attempting to rob her near Puzhal on Monday night. Police said Hema was returning home when the two unidentified men hit her on the head in a bid to snatch her bag and flee. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Postal department to promote 'My Stamp' initiative in Gujarat Ahmedabad, Jul 26 () The Gujarat circle of India Post has decided to reach out to corporates and educational institutes to promote its 'My Stamp' initiative which aims at providing personalised postal stamp experience, Chief Postmaster General Ram Bharosa said here today. Modi's silence on Dalit assault devaluation of PM's post: Cong Ahmedabad, Jul 26 () Congress today termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on Una Dalit thrashing incident as "devaluation" of his post as well as democracy, even as the opposition party organised sit-in agitations across Gujarat against the incident. 'Pained' by Una episode, many Dalits plan to embrace Buddhism Ahmedabad, Jul 26 () In the wake brutal thrashing of Dalits in Una, at least 1,000 people from the community in Banaskantha district have so far expressed their desire to convert to Buddhism, stating that there was not point in continuing with Hinduism, if they are not treated as equals. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops turn teachers for children High-tech kawaraiyas connecting with friends and family through smartphones Controversial banner put up in Allahabad A controversial banner has been put up at the posh Civil Lines area of the city by the office bearers of Arakshan Mukht Mahasangram, a pro BJP organisation of the city opposing reservation policy of the government. Those who have put up the banner claim that they oppose what BSP national president Mayawati and her supporters have done to family members of the ousted member of BJP, Dayashankar Singh. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha approves 3 investment projects worth Rs 874 cr Bhubaneswar, Jul 26 () The Odisha government today approved three projects involving investment of Rs 874 crore and employment potential of 630 persons. Of Kalam's love and loathing: Unknown tales of a 'people's President' In January 2010, when bad weather threatened to stall his visit to the National Institute of Technology at Rourkela in Odisha, Dr APJ Kalam, ignoring security risks, decided to take a train to Rourkela. Odisha approves three projects of Rs 874 crore investment Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday accorded in-principle approval to three projects entailing a total investment of Rs 874 crore. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman cries rape, man chops her into twelve pieces Her Body Parts Were Found Strewn Near Railway Tracks Woman panchayat secretary threatens to end life Accuses collector of not listening to her grievance (290) Cong stages walkout in MP Assembly over onion farmers' issues Bhopal, Jul 26 () Congress legislators today staged a walkout from the Madhya Pradesh Assembly demanding that the state government should clear the dues of the onion farmers and provide better facilities for storing their produce. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Student leader shot at twice in Hansi college campus Three unidentified men shot at and injured a student leader in the campus of Government PG College in Hansi town of Hisar district on Tuesday. Haryana's compensation of Rs 12 crore for 1984 riot victims Haryana government on Tuesday approved a sum of Rs 12.07 crore as compensation for the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots following the recommendations of Justice (retd) T P Garg Commission which was appointed to go into the matter. Farmer marries rape survivor, joins fight for justice At a time when Haryana is constantly in news for gang rapes, honour killings and skewed sex ratio, a 29-year-old farmer from the state's Jind district is challenging the narrative by marrying a gang rape survivor. More Chandigarh News»

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