News Digest: Teesta Setalvad, her trust deny fund fraud

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		Sunday, December 04, 2016
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		India
		Teesta Setalvad, her trust deny fund fraud Social activists Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand have denied the charges levelled against them by the Gujarat police in an affidavit in the Supreme Court that they embezzled nearly Rs 3.85 crore of the Rs 9.75 crore trust funds collected for victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots. Nagrota strike as shameful as 26/11: P Chidambaram Calling the Nagrota attack as shameful as the 26/11 Mumbai attack, Chidambaram said it has only “disproved” the belief that surgical strikes could end cross-border terrorism. “The cross-border action will not prevent Pak-based terror groups from attacking Indian installations and camps,” he said. Make bribing voters a cognizable offence: Election Commission tells govt Keen to curb illegal money power in electoral politics, the Election Commission has sought powers to countermand polls on grounds of large scale bribery of voters & asked the Centre to make such graft a specific cognizable offence during polls. The EC has written to the law ministry in this regard. More India News»

		Business
		IGL raises CNG, PNG prices on costlier gas Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) on Saturday raised CNG and PNG prices as suppliers increased natural gas costs due to reduction of input tax credit to them. 'Housing prices may go up by 20% post demonetisation' Paper boarding pass, cabin baggage tag to become passe Electronic boarding passes will come in place of the paper versions under the plan finalised by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, said a senior govt official, who did not want to be named. The new rule has the approval of the civil aviation ministry and is likely to be announced in a month’s time. More Business News»

		Environment
		4 major world cities pledge to eliminate diesel vehicles Mexico City has joined with Paris, Madrid and Athens in committing to eliminating diesel vehicles from their cities by 2025.The agreement was announced at the C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico's capital late Thursday. Scientists from UK, India meet to investigate air pollution A team of Indian and UK scientists have teamed up to help young researchers better understand the causes, sources, effects of pollution in both countries and work together to develop mitigation strategies to tackle it. Great Barrier Reef 'not dying', Australia insists The Great Barrier Reef is "not dying", Australia insisted Friday as it updated UNESCO on efforts to protect the natural wonder while scientists blasted a lack of urgency in dealing with climate change. More Environment News»

		World
		Nuclear agreement with US not in jeopardy, says Iran Iran does not believe its nuclear agreement is in jeopardy despite the election of Donald Trump in the US. Addressing a think tank here on Saturday Javad Zarif, foreign minister of Iran said, “we have options, but I don’t believe the agreement is in danger.” Indonesian plane with 15 on board goes missing A twin-engine Indonesian police plane went missing on Saturday with 15 people on board en route to the island of Batam, south of Singapore, police said. The plane is thought to have crashed between the islands of Mensanak and Sebangka or Gentar. First plane arrives with bodies of Brazil footballers The first of two Brazilian air force planes carrying the remains of a football team killed in a plane crash arrived Saturday in the city of Chapeco in southern Brazil. More World News»

		Entertainment
		In pics: Yuvraj Singh's complete wedding album After an intimate wedding ceremony at the gurudwara in Chandigarh, Yuvraj Singh, and Hazel Keech tied the knot as per Hindu rituals on a beach in Goa. Vidya Balan starrer 'Kahaani 2' off to a decent start at BO The much-awaited suspense/thriller flick of the year by Sujoy Ghosh has finally hit the theaters this Friday. Vidya Balan, who reprises her role as Vidya Venkatesan Bagchi, is seen in a whole new look with a totally different storyline this time with Arjun Rampal as Sub-inspector Inderjeet Singh. Rishi Kapoor: Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech make for a handsome couple Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has congratulated cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actress Hazel Keech on their wedding and called them a 'handsome couple'. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		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 'Homelessness makes people vulnerable to mental,health issues' Magnetic brain stimulation can bring back 'lost' memories More Science News»

		Sports
		Enjoyed watching Sehwag bat the most: Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday said he enjoyed watching former India opener Virender Sehwag bat the most, while admitting that he feared facing former South Africa captain Hansie Cronje as a bowler. IPL owners waiting for SC ruling on BCCI-Lodha stand-off The BCCI-Lodha Panel stand-off over the implementation of the Supreme Court appointed committee's reforms has not only delayed the IPL media rights process but also threatens to derail the preparations for the 2017 IPL season. EPL: Costa keeps Chelsea flying as Man City lose their cool Diego Costa starred as Premier League leaders Chelsea roared back to win 3-1 on Saturday in an ill-tempered game at Manchester City, who had Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho dismissed. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Scared of online transactions? Here's how to take your first step If you are one of the digi-sceptics, don't be alarmed: There are ways and means to limit the damage in the online world, even if your worst fears come true. Android virus hits millions: 8 things to know Here's all you need to know about the big fraud exploiting Google Play Store. Morgan Stanley-managed mutual fund cuts Flipkart valuation to $5.5 billion A mutual fund managed by Morgan Stanley has sharply cut the value of its shares in India's largest e-tailer for the fourth time over a period of a year, valuing the company at $5.5 billion. More Technology News»

		Education
		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. India's first Confucius classroom to come up in Kolkata Approved by the Chinese government, this will be the first Confucius classroom in India, where 10-15 teachers from China will be joining as faculty. Classes will start from middle of next year and will have the capacity to take around 800 students by the end of 2017. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Higher temperature brings down pollution levels CNG & piped gas costlier from today, increase in tax blamed Mega block on Central Railway today More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		50% drop in tax collection likely: Manish Sisodia BJP to teach people about cashless life Principal held for taking bribe More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Narcotics worth Rs 1.25 cr seized at KIA Act wasn't intentional, Sait will not resign: CM School lends helping hand to poor students' families More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Outer Ring Road fast becoming 'killer' stretch Cup of frustration runs over at queues Go cashless, pay bills at your door-step More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woman murders hubby, claims heart attack, arrested after 13 days Use demonetisation to secure well-being of poor farmers, says agricultural scientist MTC driver 'booked' for coming early More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		ESZ blues: Gujarat gets Centre's assurance of positive steps Other present during the meeting were Gujarat's forest minister Ganpat Vasava, minister of state for environment Shankar Chaudhry and senior officers of environment and forest department. Few recalibrated ATMs to be found Rajesh Bhatt, a resident of Bhulabhai Park, said ATMs in the area have not opened since PM Narendra Modi made the announcement. Chikungunya virus affecting digestive tract, say doctors Magan Desai (name changed to protect identity), a 32-year-old professional from Vejalpur complained of severe diarrhoea and vomiting along with fever and bodyache. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		More ticket booking counters to ease Magh Mela rush Prices fluctuate, buying staples is tough Mob locks bank employees, block highway More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Moviegoers in Bhubaneswar welcome SC order on national anthem 4-year-old girl child critical in dog bite A day after a herd of stray dogs mauled a four-year-old child to death in Puri, a four-year-old girl of Banarpal block in Angul district on Saturday was severely injured in dog attack. BJP leader's murder: Two days on, cops clueless on assailant More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Horse trade gallops with old notes here Over 100 horses of Indian breed have been put up for sale by traders from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan at the fair -held for the first time in Panthpiplai village. Beneficiaries convention to observe 11 years of Chouhan as CM Around seven lakh persons from across the state are expected to reach here to participate in the State-Level Public Welfare Scheme Training Convention organized at Jamboori Maidan on Sunday. The function is being held as part of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s completion of 11 years tenure. Chouhan, who is suffering from viral fever is expected to address the convention. Bhopal doctor falls to death from balcony trying to get locked-in daughter out More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP has to win more than 45% votes to get a clear majority Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader Harvinder Singh Phoolka, who is the party's candidate from Dakha assembly constituency, says unlike the Congress and the SAD-BJP alliance, his party is not raising emotive issues with an eye on elections, but is serious on dealing with corruption, drug menace, farm suicides, and unemployment. TOI caught up with him when he was on his way to Dakha constituency's Mullanpur village for a public meeting.Excerpts: Cash crunch hits campaigns of Congress, AAP As they embark upon their election campaigns for Punjab assembly elections, both Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are dealing with empty coffers. Book witnesses for fabricating evidence in Murthal case Senior advocate Anupam Gupta recommended on Saturday criminal prosecution for fabricating evidence against two witnesses, including a former reporter of an online portal, in the alleged gang rapes at Murthal during the Jat reservation violence in Haryana in February. More Chandigarh News»

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