News Digest: Post-notebandi, two bankers in lock-up

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, December 06, 2016
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		India
		Post-notebandi, two bankers in lock-up Played gracious host to Sartaj Aziz, says Govt Even as Pakistan alleges a breach of diplomatic protocol in Indian authorities not allowing Sartaj Aziz to visit the Golden Temple and briefing the media, the government said Monday that India had played a gracious host and that Islamabad had no reason to complain. Aadhaar to be must for railway tickets for elderly Senior citizens who want to avail concessions on train tickets will now have to produce the 12-digit Aadhaar number. An official said reservation of rail tickets for senior citizens will be directly linked to Aadhaar from April next year on a mandatory basis for availing concessions at both counter and for e-tickets. More India News»

		Business
		Adani's Australian coal mine project gets a boost Indian mining giant Adani's plan to build one of the world's largest coal mines in Australia got a major boost on Monday as it secured the final approval for a permanent rail line for the 21.7 billion dollars controversy-hit project despite protests from green groups. Sensex ends118 points higher on rate cut odds The 30-share Sensex after shuttling between 26,390.80 and 26,125.35 settled higher by 118.44 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 26,349.10. The gauge had lost 422 points in the previous two sessions on foreign fund outflows amid weak global cues. The Nifty too regained the key 8,100 mark at the close. Rupee ends flat at 68.21 vs US dollar The rupee on Monday settled almost flat with negative bias at 68.21 against the US currency in a restricted trade amid stray dollar demand from importers. Overall forex market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the central bank's policy review on Wednesday and a steep crash in euro. More Business News»

		Environment
		Better fog forecasting system from next winter season Weather scientists in the country will be able to forecast intensity and duration of fog at least 24 hours in advance using more sophisticated forecasting method from next winter season (2017-18). The new model for operational forecasts will help reduce adverse impact of fog. First polluted river in the world discovered Scientists have discovered what could be the world's first polluted river, contaminated about 7,000 years ago by Neolithic humans who may have been producing copper metals from ores. Greenpeace hails SC's nod to Centre's plan to check pollution Greenpeace India emphasized that air pollution is not restricted to Delhi and the national capital region. "The graded response system in Delhi is a very important milestone indeed, but we still have miles to go in order to let the country breathe," it said. More Environment News»

		World
		Islamic State appoints new spokesperson Islamic State has identified a new media spokesman for the group on Monday in an audio message released online. The recording appeared on Al Furqan, a media organisation linked to Islamic State, giving the new spokesman's name as Abi al-Hassan al-Muhajer. Pakistan army chief meets PM Nawaz Sharif According to official sources, Pakistan's new army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa briefed the Prime Minister about the latest security situation along the Line of Control (LoC). They also discussed the measures being taken against violent extremism in the country. Nuclear terrorism can strike anywhere: Watchdog 'Nuclear terrorists' can strike anywhere, the head of the UN atomic watchdog warned on Monday at the start of a week-long ministerial conference on preventing misuse of radioactive materials and attacks on facilities. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Twinkle: People feel feminists are aggresive Shahid's makeshift gym for 'Padmavati' role Top 10 hottest waterfall women in Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Robot flying ambulance makes first solo flight An autonomous flying ambulance has successfully completed its first solo test flight, offering a potential solution for challenging search and rescue missions. New polymer patch can repair heart damage A new flexible polymer patch can improve the conduction of electrical impulses across damaged heart tissue without the need for stitches, scientists say. Buzz Aldrin gets visit from NASA after polar evacuation Aldrin, 86, was visiting Antarctica as a tourist when he fell ill this week. He was flown to Christchurch from McMurdo Station, a U.S. research center on the Antarctic coast More Science News»

		Sports
		Wankhede track will be slow turner, say MCA sources England are down 0-2 in the five-game series after the draw in the series opener at Rajkot and losses in the next two games at Vishakapatnam and Mohali. The visiting team must win the game in order to have a chance to square the series in Chennai. CONMEBOL awards Sudamericana title to Chapecoense The unsung club Chapecoense was having a fairy tale season until the chartered plane flying it to the biggest match in its history ran out of fuel and smashed into the mountains in northwestern Colombia a week ago, killing 71 people. Sepp Blatter loses appeal against ban: Spokesman Sepp Blatter, who was ousted over a suspicious payment to ex-UEFA leader Michel Platini, called the verdict "incomprehensible" in a statement released even before the tribunal had officially given its decision. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google's India revenues jump 44% to touch Rs 5,904 in FY2016 Google India's annual revenues jumped 44% with business doubling in the past two years. Google India Pvt Ltd posted a turnover of Rs 5,904 crore during the year to March 2016, outstripping its last year's growth of 35% to Rs 4,108 crore. Infosys assigns 'profit & loss' responsibilities to horizontal delivery heads In addition to asking industry unit heads to run their business with separate profit and loss statements, Infosys is working on making its horizontal delivery heads operate under a P&L structure as well, as it looks to boost growth. India's internet population expected to double to 600 million by 2020: Study With increased 4G and 3G penetration, the internet user base in India is rapidly expanding and has reached a penetration of over 27% versus 50.3% penetration in China and expected to double to 600 million users by 2020 from 343 million users currently, according to an Assocham-Deloitte joint study. More Technology News»

		Education
		CAT 2016 not 'glitch' free, 1.95 lakh take test The Common Admission Test 2016 conducted in two sessions on Sunday in 138 cities across the country wasn't free of "glitches" as some candidates claimed that 3 questions in quantitative ability section showed 'Pi' symbol on their computers instead of what should have ideally been a 'square root'. ISC exams from Feb 6, ICSE from Feb 27 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the exam timetable for the class XII (ISC) and class X (ICSE) examination to be held in 2017. Only 177 PhDs in entrepreneurship in last 16 years: Study Despite government's efforts to promote entrepreneurship, doctoral research on the subject is yet to pick up in Indian universities as only 177 PhDs have been awarded in it compared to 20,271 in social sciences during last 16 years, says a study. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai-Pune expressway sees 3 accidents in nine hours Bal Thackeray's will: Sena MP Sanjay Raut deposes Government to raise Maratha quota issue in Houses More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Cap on free withdrawals a policy move' Cash-starved Delhi continues to wait outside banks Non-functional ATMs continue to be the bane for Delhiites who have been battling the cash crisis for almost a month. While machines were out of order in areas such as Munirka, Vasant Vihar, Green Park and Hauz Khas, the ones at AIIMS had limited amount of cash on Monday. 2 waterbodies may ease supply woes in Dwarka With no new source of surface water available to increase Delhi’s supply in the immediate future, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has turned to groundwater to bail out the city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Survey on farmers' suicides hits roadblock An effort to map the hotspots and reasons for farmers committing suicide has hit a major roadblock with at least five of the 15 states not providing the required data. KR Market traders in a bind, demand swiping machines Sukumar K, a vegetable shop owner in Mallathahalli of West Bengaluru goes through a cash struggle every morning when he visits KR Market to procure vegetables. Private banks, ATMs face cash crunch It is almost the end of the first week of December and accounts have been long credited with salaries, but the plight of people looks far from ending as they keep queuing up in front of banks and ATMs in their hunt for the elusive cash. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Babri anniv: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen blames Congress & hardliners for demolition Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi called for the reconstruction of Babri Masjid late on Sunday even as he blamed the Congress and right-wing groups for its demolition. 3 more held in Eamcet-II leak Three key accused in the Eamcet-II question paper leak were arrested by Crime Investigation Department (CID) sleuths on Monday. Jawaharlal nehru technological university - Hyderabad applies for National assessment and accreditation council accreditation After Osmania University, the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, (JNTU-H) has applied for accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Assets case that plagued her for over 2 decades will 'abate' 66.65-crore disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, which hung around her neck like an albatross for more than two decades, will now 'abate' since she is no more. When Jaya laughed her heart out in Madurai On August 22, 2014, it was a pleasant evening when the ground at the outskirts of Madurai was fully packed. Emotions run high as Jaya's long fight comes to an end For the hundreds of AIADMK supporters who thronged Greams Lane that led to Apollo Hospitals, there hadn't been a moment of quiet in 24 hours. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Summer placement drive concludes at IIM-Ahmedabad The summer placement process for the class of 2018 of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management at Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has completed within three clusters with students being placed across 17 sectors and functions of their choice. Presidents, PMs, Nobel winners to light up Vibrant Gujarat Summit-17 Vibrant Gujarat Summit (VGS) 2017 is going to be the grandest of all summits. This is evident from the guest list of summit which includes the presidents of two countries, prime ministers of two other countries, several other top international leaders and many key ministers. Scolded for drinking habit, youth kills self The body of a youth in his twenties was fished out from near NID in Paldi on Sunday afternoon by Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) officials. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sun plays hide-&-seek; fog continues to hit rail traffic Dense fog and low temperatures forced locals of Sangam city to stay indoors for a greater part of the day on Monday. Meanwhile, the sun played hide and seek, leaving locals longing for some warmth. Aspirants gherao UPPSC office, allege paper leak Alleging question paper leak on WhatsApp, students preparing for competitive exams on Monday gheraoed the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). They were demanding cancellation of the review officer/assistant review officer-2016 (RO/ARO) prelims, which was conducted on November 25. Dandi Swami to take up the cause of nirmal Ganga At a time when the government is pumping crores of rupees to clean the Ganga, the river water in city is unfit for bathing. Against this backdrop, hundreds of Dandi Swamis, along with the Sankracharyas, Seers and saints associated with various akharas of the country, who will be coming for the Magh Mela from next month, have decided to raise the issue and start a crusade for the cause. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Chhattisgarh plans to use 19.17 MAF extra Mahanadi water: Naveen Chhattisgarh plans to use total 27.48 million acre feet (MAF) Mahanadi water through its various projects, which may severely curtail flow of water of Hirakud reservoir, chief minister Naveen Patnaik told the assembly on Monday. Five north-bound trains rescheduled due to dense fog NHRC takes cognisance of deaths of people due to unknown disease National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a case regarding death of several people due to unknown disease at Bhusal village under Bhuban block in Dhenkanal district during last few years. It has transferred the case to Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Sunday for disposal in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Get informers to help identify `benami' properties: BJP MLA BJP MLA from Mandsaur seat in Madhya Pradesh Yashpal Singh Sisodia wants revenue department to get the help of informers to identify `benami’ properties in the state. “I come from an area which is the largest producer of opium and both the police and narcotics departments deploy informers to stop smuggling of brown sugar. It is a very effective method of getting correct information,” Sisodia told reporters. MP Congress legislators ask high-command to appoint LOP Congress legislative party (CLP) after a meeting on Monday afternoon sent a letter to the AICC office in 24, Akbar Road saying that high-command needs to appoint leader of Opposition (LOP) in Madhya Pradesh. “The CLP has left choice of LOP on the high-command. The letter says that Congress legislators in Madhya Pradesh will accept whoever the high-command appoints as LOP in the state assembly,” deputy LOP Bala Bachchan told TOI. MP House adjourned after paying homage to deceased LOP House was adjournedHouse was adjourned on first day of the winter session after paying homage to deceased souls including Congress leader of Opposition (LOP) Satyadev Katare who passed away in October, former Governors Ram Naresh Yadav, Mohammad Shafi Qureshi, Bhai Mahavir and seven other former law makers. House paid also homage to deceased passengers of the fateful Indore-Patna Express which derailed near Kanpur last month. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Capt urges EC to crack down on proliferation of arms in state Poll sops: Govt hikes World War II veterans' pay Nabha jailbreak: Mintoo's police custody extended More Chandigarh News»

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