News Digest: Probe CJI for Kalikho Pul's suicide, his widow petitions Vice-President Ansari

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, March 01, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Probe CJI for Kalikho Pul's suicide, his widow petitions Vice-President Ansari Badminton Association of India officials make kids pose as players for Japan junket Top office-bearers of Badminton Association of India, including its president and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta, have come under the CBI scanner for alleged fraud and nepotism after their wards were sent to Japan as players for a goodwill trip. Strategic talks with China 'positive': India More India News»

		Business
		Estimates of GDP for Q3 in line with expectations, says ASSOCHAM chief Apex industry body ASSOCHAM said estimates of GDP at constant price for Q3 (2016-17) is very much in line with the expectations of and estimates put forth by different institutions like the Reserve Bank of India, World Bank and others. Bank strike may hit transactions over Rs 1 lakh cr: Assocham Services like cash deposits and withdrawal from branches and cheque clearances have been hit hard by the strike, which was called under the aegis of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). NHPC to buy back shares worth Rs 2,616 crore "The buyback offer has been authorised pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held on February 7," the company said in a BSE filing. It has appointed SBI Capital Markets Ltd as the manager to the buyback offer. More Business News»

		Environment
		Peculiar tie between warm climate, slow snowmelt: Study The research released on Monday found the early snowmelt is slower than in summer, partly because the sun is weaker and nights are cooler in late winter and early spring. The researchers say slower snowmelt could mean less water for humans. How a misunderstood order is fuelling forest fire Soon, a database of all zoo animals across the country The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), an autonomous body under the Union ministry of environment and forests, is soon going to initiate a project to tag all zoo animals to prepare a comprehensive database of animals in all Indian zoos. More Environment News»

		World
		UN documents nearly 1,500 child soldiers in Yemen The UN has verified the recruitment of 1,476 children, all boys, between 26 March 2015 and 31 January 2017, said a statement by the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani. Two women to be charged with Kim Jong-Nam's murder Two women arrested for the nerve agent assassination of Kim Jong-Nam are to be charged with his murder, Malaysia said Tuesday, as North Korea sent a senior diplomat to seek the return of the body. China's top ranking erotic photographer dies An erotic photographer, Ren Hang whose work lead major brand marketing campaigns in China, died over the weekend stunning the world of commercial art and brand advertising. Ren, who was only 30, is believed to have committed suicide. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Lyricist Javed Akhtar says Gurmehar Kaur trolled by "hardly literate player, wrestler" The Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur, who created a stir on social media with her post on ABVP saw Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, cricketer Virender Sehwag and Olympic bronze medal winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt trolling her. You can't miss Sonakshi Sinha's underwater picture When Sonakshi Sinha is not working round the clock, she is busy taking long and well-deserved holidays to exotic locales. Does Parineeti Chopra have a new man in her life? ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’ actress Parineeti Chopra was recently spotted in Dubai walking hand-in-hand with a male friend. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New tool to reduce risk of triggering man-made earthquakes SpaceX to send first paying tourists around moon next year SpaceX plans to launch two paying passengers on a tourist trip around the moon next year using a spaceship under development for NASA astronauts and a heavy-lift rocket yet to be flown, the launch company announced on Monday. The first such launch is tentatively targeted for late 2018. NASA may send robotic spacecraft to Sun next year More Science News»

		Sports
		India v Australia: ICC match referee rates Pune pitch as 'poor' The ICC on Tuesday announced that Chris Broad, who was the match referee for the first Test between India and Australia in Pune, has rated the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch as "poor." Virat Kohli will be back bigger and stronger, says Starc Mitchell Starc triggered India's downfall in the Pune Test by claiming the wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli in quick succession in the first innings before left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe took charge. Marijne appointed Indian women hockey team's coach Former Dutch women's national coach Sjoerd Marijne has been appointed the chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team for the next four years. Marijne will be working with fellow Dutchman Eric Wonink, who will take charge as the analytical coach. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Paytm CEO wants to buy a Rolex when company's valuation hits $10 billion The man who likes his payments cashless prefers his style timeless. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, wants to buy a Rolex watch. ZeniMax Media asks for court for injunction against Facebook-owned Oculus Facebook Inc's big ambitions in the nascent virtual reality industry could be threatened by a court order that would prevent it from using critical software code another company claims to own, according to legal and industry experts. WhatsApp accepts its new status feature is not a 'hit' Facebook-owned WhatsApp recently rolled out a big update to its ‘Status’ feature. The enhanced feature is quite similar to Snapchat’s stories. But it seems that the new Status has turned out to be a flop. More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Cops' ban on flying objects hits Mumbai's engineering students World Bank CEO rides Mumbai local, extends $1bn loan MIM weans away voters from Cong, NCP More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		TN gas project safe, will generate Rs 300 crore, 500 jobs, says Centre How haters missed peace warrior's point PIL against cops who assaulted students More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sasikala's visitors cut into time for other inmates' guests Unruly councillors scuffle over diary scandal, hold up BBMP meeting Hitchhikers journey far and wide, connect over diverse cuisines More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Please speak in English: US group's advisory to NRIs Crime common in Olathe but it is safer than 44% US cities 'Brave Grillot must be awarded' More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		23 roads earmarked in T Nagar, but most don't fit smart city bill Chennai smarting from corporation delays TN gas project safe, will generate Rs 300 crore, 500 jobs, says Centre More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Clean chit to 6 cops in Surat hooch tragedy GU fails 144 students caught cheating HC stays APSEZ's notice to CWC More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		ABVP stages protest on AU campus, takes out Tringa Yatra The volunteers of Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad took out a ‘Tringa Yatra’ on the campus of Allahabad University, on Tuesday. Commencing from the union hall of the Arts faculty, the yatra (procession) passed across all the departments located on the Arts campus of AU. Decline in voters' turnout in Amethi from 58% to 56% SP, BSP want hung Assembly to have bargain power: PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused SP and BSP to be working on a plan to dent BJP's chances to return to power in Uttar Pradesh. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha clears 11 investment proposals worth Rs 2,000 crore Independent to decide Kandhamal district's future An independent candidate will play the decider's role when it comes to forming the zilla parishad in the tribal-dominated Kandhamal district, where no political party has won a clear majority. Singer Usha Uthup enthralls Berhampur Playback singer Usha Uthup, with her booming command over thousands in an audience, wove her customary magic over those gathered at the Khallikote College stadium here on Sunday evening. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		IAS officers do not take my calls, refuse to talk, says Gaur Budget today, but GST kills the tax suspense 'Hailstorm caused crop loss worth Rs 75 crore, relief to farmers soon' More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		One dead, six hurt as pick-up van goes berserk, hits 5 vehicles One person died and six suffered injuries after a speeding pick-up van rammed into five vehicles that had halted at red light at Dholewal Chowk on Tuesday morning. Longowal financier's killing: Main accused surrenders 2 get 10-year jail term for peddling charas Special judge, Kullu, Prem Pal Ranta on Tuesday convicted two persons for possessing charas and sentenced them to undergo 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment. The judge also slapped a fine of Rs one lakh each on the two. In case of non-payment of the fine, both will have to undergo six months simple imprisonment. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Uphaar case: Gopal Ansal moves SC for relief

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, February 28, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Uphaar case: Gopal Ansal moves SC for relief Real estate tycoon Gopal Ansal moved the Supreme Court on Monday seeking parity in sentence with elder brother Sushil Ansal in the Uphaar fire tragedy case, that is he does not want to undergo the remaining part of his one year sentence. Man 'eyeing' US envoy post says he's target of fake news Chicago-based Indian American businessman Shalabh Kumar, who’s reportedly in the running to become the next US envoy to India, has denounced “fake news” as being behind recent reports targeting him in the US media. Govt may shut down 7 lakh shell companies in war on black cash Many of these firms had carried out high-value transactions and deposited huge amounts of cash in banks following demonetisation of high-value currency notes. More India News»

		Business
		'Note ban affected auto sales in north and west' Withdrawal of old 500 and 1,000 rupee notes affected automobile sales in north and west India but the sales in southern region were not, said a Kotak Institutional Equities report. According to the report, passenger vehicle demand was less impacted than that of two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. Railways partners with India Post in parcel business The Railways will now provide space to postal department and private players to ferry their parcels in the guard's compartment of some selected trains. Railways, which earns about Rs 2000 crore a year from parcel buisness, aims to attract more parcel with the increased e-commerce activities. RIL stock gains 5%, m-cap tops Rs 4 lakh crore Reliance Industries Limited is the second company after TCS to cross Rs 4 lakh crore market cap mark. TCS market valuation stands at Rs 4,90,419.81 crore. The stock was the top gainer among the bluechips on both Sensex and Nifty. More Business News»

		Environment
		Soon, a database of all zoo animals across the country The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), an autonomous body under the Union ministry of environment and forests, is soon going to initiate a project to tag all zoo animals to prepare a comprehensive database of animals in all Indian zoos. Czech zoo welcomes baby Indian rhinoceros Tiger, leopard found dead near Bhopal More Environment News»

		World
		4 N Korean spies involved in Kim killing: Seoul South Korea's intelligence service says four North Korean government spies were involved in the killing of North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother. It also said that the involvement of the North Korean spies is evidence that the Pyongyang government was behind Kim Jong Nam's death. Donald Trump: Different strokes Air strike kills key Afghan Taliban commander An air strike has killed an Afghan Taliban commander who twice oversaw the capture of a strategic northern city, officials said, in a major blow to the insurgent group. He had led the insurgents to mount several attacks in Kunduz since 2011. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Sarkar 3' poster: Amitabh Bachchan, Yami Gautam, Manoj Bajpayee steal the show The poster of Ram Gopal Varma’s much awaited drama ‘Sarkar 3’ is out and is indeed intense and intriguing. Rani Mukerji confirms comeback with 'Hichki' She took everyone by storm with her power-packed performance as the policewoman in 'Mardaani', and then took time off for motherhood. Now, actress Rani Mukerji is returning to the big screen with 'Hichki', which she says is built on a positive response. Video Alert: The most fashion-forward looks from the 89th Academy Awards It was a night of glamour and high fashion at the 89th Academy Awards, with Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars in attendance. With more than 50 shades of red, green and grey on the red carpet, the Oscar night was a fashion gala to reckon with. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA may send robotic spacecraft to Sun next year IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Security Technology for IoTs Intelligent teenagers 'twice as likely to smoke cannabis' More Science News»

		Sports
		'Indecision' Review System: India get 17 out of 55 calls right He may have been a vocal advocate of Decision Review System but Kohli's dismal success ratio indicates that calling for referrals is not exactly his 'calling card'. The five-match England series against India was start of India using DRS -- something they had strong reservations during Dhoni's era. ISSF WC: Jitu-Heena pair wins mixed event for 10m air pistol In an event where coordination plays a key role, Jitu Rai teamed up with Heena Sidhu to finish ahead of Japan's Yukari Konishi and Tomoyuki Matsuda 5-3. Slovenia's Naphaswan Yangpaiboon and Kevin Venta were placed third. Kohli named captain of the year at ESPNcricinfo Awards Winners were selected by an independent jury including former cricket greats, ESPNcricinfo's senior editors, comprising Ian Chappell, Mahela Jayawardene, Ramiz Raja, Isa Guha, Sambit Bal, Courtney Walsh, Mark Butcher and Simon Taufel among others. More Sports News»

		Technology
		How Indian IT companies are reworking their business models IT companies are reworking every part of their business -- from how to win deals to how to cut costs with the help of outside consultants -- as they look to weather the perfect storm created by automation, protectionism in their major markets, and investors seeking bigger payouts. Reliance Jio Happy New Year Offer: Vodafone not giving up the fight Vodafone today told the Delhi High Court that it would amend its plea to challenge the two TRAI orders giving a clean chit to the free offers of Reliance JIO (RJIO). World's most-successful investor reveals why he is betting big on Apple Warren Buffett says he's investing heavily in Apple, believing that once consumers begin using the company's products they aren't likely to stop. More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Woman takes ex-girlfriend to court for posting her nude photo online Ferry between Nariman Point & Borivli may start by October Commuters run into 16-hour nightmare on Harbour line More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'I too will take bullet for my country,' Gurmehar tweets Gurmehar Kaur moves Delhi Women's Commission over rape threats Delhi Commission of Women extended security to Lady Shri Ram College student Gurmehar Kaur after she received rape threats for having spoken out against ABVP in the aftermath of violence at Ramjas College last week. Kaur registered a complaint with DCW in this regard on Monday. Attendance at Ramjas thin Classes resumed at Ramjas College on Monday amid heavy police presence even as a feeling of anxiety hung in the air.The number of students who attended classes was, however, much lower than usual. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Standalone pre-schools to come under government lens The government on Monday indicated that preschools will be brought under the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, and schools teaching toddlers must register with the block education officer. A draft proposal proposes stiff penalties for schools which flout rules. Class X student stabbed to death outside school in Bengaluru A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death out side his scho ol campus in Yelahanka, North Benga luru, on Mon day afterno on. A traffic policeman found N Harsha Raj lying on the ground with a chest injury near the railway bridge, about 200 metres from Yelahanka police station, around 3pm. Act of self-defence may not get legal cover More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Third braveheart saved Alok by bandaging wound with his shirt This evil act will only strengthen our community, says Olathe mayor Tight security at airport as coffin arrives, govt gives healing touch More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		When heritage has no market value HC exempts minority students from Tamil exam Now, access FIRs at the click of a mouse More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Friend goes missing, friendship grows stronger Tale of Mahatma and his poet friend to be retold on stage CS exams: Nine Amdavadis in top 25 More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yuvraj: This buffalo is worth Rs 9.25 crore His daily diet consists of 20 litres of milk, 10 kg fruits especially apple, turnip, 5 kg green fodder and 5 kg dry straw . His routine also includes a five-km walk daily. Will Muslim voters be ready to make small losses for bigger gains in polls? At a chai shop near Faizabad junction, discussions on the elections veer towards the Muslim vote. Barring cab driver Azam, nobody wants to hazard a guess on whether it's getting divided between the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP. Age no deterrent, man casts vote at 105 years Hundred-and-five-year old Ram Sajeevan Singh cast his vote at Gandhi Inter College polling booth at Sherdeeh in Phoolpur during the fourth phase of the Assembly elections in Allahabad on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar school with 406 kids bordering wildlife sanctuary has no boundary wall Parents send their kids to school and feel safe till s/he remains in school. IIMC's Odisha alumni meet held at Dhenkanal campus The Odisha Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA) organised its annual alumni meet on Sunday. The event 'IFFCO Connections 2017' took place at IIMC's Dhenkanal Campus and saw huge participation by students and alumni alike. Govt-aided college teachers threaten to boycott plus two exam More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Interstate gang that broke into eight houses in one night busted The detection of crime branch (DCB) busted an inter-state gang of burglars on Monday and arrested one person from Bhopal. Raids on illegal 'investment advisers' across MP No ragging, NRI girl too sensitive: MANIT More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjabi varsity holds 2-day folk festival CZA to start conservation program of 26 critically endangered animals Member secretary of Central Zoo Authority (CZA), DN Singh said that CZA is going to initiate conservation measures for 26 critically endangered species which include snow leopard, musk deer, red panda, rhinoceros in zoos across the country; also in the works is marking of all zoo animals to prepare a comprehensive database animals in all Indian zoos. This, officials said, will be a path-breaking initiative that will help in cross-breeding, treatment of diseases and conservation of animals at global level. Punjabis find a new Abdali More Chandigarh News»

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