News Digest: `Lawyers can strike for a day with Bar Council's approval'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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		India
		`Lawyers can strike for a day with Bar Council's approval' The Law Commission has recommended amendment to the Advocates Act to allow lawyers a day's token strike in compelling circumstances with the prior approval of the bar council concerned even though it suggested barring lawyers from practising if they indulged in chronic disruption of court work. Babri dispute: AIMPLB open to out-of-court talks Project Nitish as PM face of secular front for 2019: JD(U) More India News»

		Business
		SBI to complete merger of 6 banks in three months State Bank of India, which would start merger process of five associates and Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) from April 1, expects integration to be completed in three months. Post merger, about 1,500 branches to be shut because of duplication. FinMin gives 6-month extension to 12th Plan schemes The finance ministry has extended the time period for 12th Plan schemes ending on March 31 by six months, thus giving time to ministries to complete their appraisals. The 12th Plan, which is the last of the Five-Year-Plans, is coming to an end on March 31. 'Excess Rs 3L cr in economy, need for digital push' As there is excess cash of about Rs 3L cr floating in the economy, a further push to digital mandate is possible, the govt said citing SBI research. SBI research estimates till March 10 pegged newly supplied currency as a percentage of the extinguished currency (Rs 15.44 trillion) be around 65%. More Business News»

		Environment
		Temperature drop led to mass extinction  UN predicts unusual weather in 2017 Extreme weather and climate conditions, including Arctic "heatwaves", have continued into 2017, after global temperatures set record last year and the world witnessed exceptionally low sea ice and unabated ocean heat, the UN weather agency said. Wild chimps have long life spans: Study Wild chimpanzees can lead surprisingly long lives under the right ecological conditions, according to a new study of a large community of our close primate relatives. More Environment News»

		World
		4 women die as ferry sinks in Bangla river, 18 missing At least 4 people died and several remained missing after a ferry carrying about 80 passengers capsized on Tuesday in Bangladesh's Panguchi River, police said. Rescuers recovered the bodies of 4 female passengers from the river in Bagerhat, 370 kilometers (230 miles) southwest from Dhaka. US plan to help pay for border wall is a long shot The White House is calling for immediate budget cuts of $18 billion from programs like medical research, infrastructure and community development grants to help pay for the border wall that President Donald Trump repeatedly promised would be financed by Mexico. Carlos the Jackal sentenced to life for Paris bombing Self-styled revolutionary Carlos the Jackal, already serving two life terms for murder, was given a third life sentence on Tuesday for a deadly 1974 Paris bombing. The grenade attack on a store in the French capital on September 15, 1974 had left two people dead and 34 injured. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Gauahar walks the ramp at India Showcase Week It's a wrap for Shraddha Kapoor's 'Haseena' Rahul Bose goes all out for 'Poorna' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cats like human interaction more than food: Study Cat lovers, rejoice! Your pet may enjoy your company more than food. Researchers from Oregon State University in the US took 50 cats and left them without food, toys and people for a few hours. Only 37 per cent preferred food. New blood test can diagnose TB within hours Scientists have developed the first rapid blood test that can diagnose tuberculosis and measure the severity of the deadly infection within a few hours, an advance that may help combat the worldwide epidemic. Hug your baby for the little one's good health According to experts, a mother's hug can boost immunity, stabilize heart rate and maintain baby's body temperature. The survey also showed that 90% of doctors believe that babies can recognize their mother's hug. About 76% physicians feel that a mother's hug can improve the baby's immunity. More Science News»

		Sports
		India reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 2-1 series victory India lost just one Test in this home season of 13 Tests and ended it with a victory in this hard and bitterly-fought series in which both teams have looked each other in the eye but neither has blinked. FIFA bans Lionel Messi for four World Cup qualifying games Lionel Messi has been banned from Argentina's next four World Cup qualifiers, starting with Tuesday's game in Bolivia. Umesh, Rahul, Jadeja and Pujara headline series win We take a look at how the home team fared during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India regained with a 2-1 series victory. More Sports News»

		Technology
		After BHIM, government to launch Aadhaar Pay Aadhaar Pay is meant for merchants to receive digital payments from customers over the counter through Aadhaar authentication. Amazon India CEO to Flipkart co-founder: We are an Indian company While Bansal’s comments were not directly addressed towards Amazon's, he has, in the past, accused the company of using India as a ‘capital dumping ground.' Elon Musk launches Neuralink venture, to connect human brain with computers Tesla founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk has launched a company called Neuralink Corp through which computers could merge with human brains, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. More Technology News»

		Education
		Last minute tips for JEE(Main) US body announces scholarship programme for Indian women A top US body in international education and global investment banking has announced a scholarship and mentoring programme for the Indian women university students in science and technology-related fields. US universities register drop in Indian student applications US universities have registered a sharp decline in the number of applications from Indian students after a spate of hate crimes and fear and anxiety about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump Administration. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Coastal road's Marine Drive-Bandra section set to have 4 interchanges The proposed coastal road along the western shore will have multiple interchanges -ramps to get on or get off the almost 30-km artery -to encourage motorists travelling shorter distances to use it and help decongest the city's internal roads. Malformed foetus: Woman had `no idea' about key test Malformed foetus: Woman had `no idea' about key test 1-yr jail for 'IAS officer' who duped duo of Rs 26lakh The Andheri metropolitan magistrate court on Monday convicted a 43-year old Uttar Pradesh serial conman for duping two Sakinaka residents of Rs26.48 lakh by posing as IAS officer, and sentenced him to one year in jail. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops stage flag march, book 44 for attacks on Africans Police staged a flag march, filed cases against nearly 600 people for rioting and booked 44 people for attempt to murder on Tuesday to contain escalating tension between Africans and locals in Greater Noida that led to mob attacks on `Nigerians' on Monday . Cylinder blast triggers blaze in Burari, 5 injured Five people were injured in a fire, which broke out after a cylinder exploded during the Urs festival at Nirankari ground in Burari on Tuesday afternoon. Fire officials said that they received a call at 3.15 pm. Four fire tenders that were already parked outside the ground as a precautionary measure rushed to the spot and doused the fire in half an hour. Woman killed in East Delhi, live-in partner arrested A 37-year-old woman was raped and strangled at her house in east Delhi’s New Kondli by a neighbour for refusing to marry him even after being in a relationship with him. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Ragpicker from West Bengal buried alive in landfill Govt issues notification to extend retirement age for pvt sector from 58 to 60 HDK has second thoughts about taxi aggregator name More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad woman forced to be sex slave in Saudi, cries for help, goes into hiding A city woman, facing sexual abuse in Saudi Arabia, is making a desperate attempt to be free of her tormentor. The woman has fled the house where she was working in Riyadh. She has gone into hiding so that her employer will not find her. Her next step will be to somehow reach the Indian Embassy in Riyadh where she will be safe. Teachers' names still on college lists after resignation, JNTU sends notice A staggering 142 faculty members from various technical colleges in the city approached the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, against college managements saying they had not 'relieved' them even after their resignations had been submitted. Alair encounter probe reaches its final stage Investigations into the controversial Alair encounter have reached its final stage after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday visited the encounter site and re-constructed the scene. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Postgraduate medical admissions come under Madras HC scanner Sleep through art? Painter looks to raise awareness Green belt being cleared for thermal plant: Activists More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		DGP orders ACs out of police stations in Gujrat Fax States PIs, PSIs Not Entitled To Air Conditioners No respite from heat, Ahmedabad records 42.4°C Heatwave Continues In State Forest department tightens noose around farmers using electric fencing Alarmed by deaths of Asiatic lions due to electric fencing in the farms, the forest department has issued guidelines for prevention of such incidents. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Board invigilators barred from carrying mobiles in exam hall In a fresh bid to check rampant copying, the UP Board has barred all teaching and non-teaching staff entrusted with conducting exams from carrying cell phones inside exam halls. Furthermore, FIRs would be lodged against those found flouting the order. Gaushala owners for grazing fields City-based Gaushala's (cow-sheds) have appealed to the new state government to provide 'Gochar Bhoomi' (land for cow-grazing). Crackdown on slaughterhouses has led to loss of livelihood: UP minister For the first time after the crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses in UP, a representative of the Aditya Nath Yogi government admitted on Saturday that the move had resulted in loss of livelihood for many. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Puri's Gobardhan Mutt alleges illegal encroachment of its land Vigilance registers 650 criminal cases against 1045 persons: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Rock arts dating back to 4000 years found inside Odisha's Chandaka sanctuary More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP power scam: Congress leader not to pay electricity bills till probe is ordered Congress leader of Opposition Ajay Singh has announced he will not pay his electricity bills till a high-level probe is ordered into the alleged Rs 50,000 crore power purchase scam. Amnesty demands independent investigation into gang rape of tribal women by police The Amnesty India on Tuesday said that the Madhya Pradesh government must ensure an independent and impartial investigation into the alleged gang-rape and sexual assault of four Adivasi women by police personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar area in January. Absence of pet cemetery makes goodbyes harder for animal lovers Pet owners in Bhopal have a tough time giving a proper farewell to their beloved four-legged child. While some of the cities are leading by example with the creation pet cemeteries or designated burial grounds for cremation of pets, Bhopal even with increasing number of pet population lacks one. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Parkash Singh Badal duo takes oath privately, skip session Object To Amarinider's Proposed Bill On CPS Posts AAP walk-out: Captain says unfortunate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its ally partner Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) on Monday staged a walkout in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha over not being allowed to debate on the governor's address in the remaining two days of the house. Punjab governor V P S Badnore will address the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. 'Want Big B-like ambassador for Punjab' Punjab local bodies and tourism minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said that his department is keen to search a brand ambassador like Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to promote tourism in the state. More Chandigarh News»

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