News Digest: Govt approves study on why Gangajal doesn't turn bad

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, August 01, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Govt approves study on why Gangajal doesn't turn bad Supreme Court to decide fate of commercial cultivation of GM mustard Cloud over Mamata Banerjee's nephew's 'link' with tainted realtor More India News»

		Business
		RBI slaps Rs 1 crore penalty on Union Bank for KYC non-compliance The central bank said it had examined the documents regarding the complaint and notice was issued to the state- owned lender. The bank was asked to show cause "as to why penalty should not be imposed" for non-compliance with directions issued by the RBI. Sensex, Nifty rise sharply, close above psychological marks The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 205.06 points to close at 32,514.94 while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty gained 62.60 points to end at 10,077.10. Thus, both Sensex and Nifty managed to stay above the psychological marks of 32,500 and 10,050 respectively. Infosys stresses upon investing heavily in Europe, hiring locals "We are continuing to invest fairly heavily in Europe in terms of local hiring, in terms of beefing up our hunting and our farming teams for our accounts," Infosys President and Head (Financial Services) Mohit Joshi said on an investor call. More Business News»

		Environment
		Around 750 projects awaiting environmental clearanace Around 750 projects in various states are awaiting environmental clearance, with a maximum of 194 from Maharashtra, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday. Centre launches sanitation survey for 2018 Tiger population facing threats from deadly snare traps Tigers in Asian forests face a greater threat from deadly snare traps than guns, wildlife conservation organisations have warned, urging authorities to crack down on the "severe snaring crisis" in forests across the continent. More Environment News»

		World
		6 candidates in race for Pakistan's PM poll Pakistan's opposition parties on Monday failed to agree on a joint candidate against PML-N's Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for the prime minister's election, with six candidates filing their nomination papers for the polls scheduled to be held on Tuesday. Trump seeks order, discipline with new chief of staff Donald Trump installed retired Marine Corps general John Kelly as his new chief of staff on Monday, hoping to bring order and discipline to a White House beset by scandal, infighting, low approval ratings and legislative defeats. IS claims attack on Iraq embassy in Kabul A suicide bomber blew himself up outside the Iraqi embassy in Kabul Monday and militants breached the compound, Afghan officials said, in a complex hours-long attack claimed by the Islamic State group. More World News»

		Entertainment
		SRK: I didn't realise what success meant Jab SRK and Anushka met their Banarasi fans ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ stars Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and director Imtiaz Ali have been on a promotional spree and all roads lead to Varanasi where they reached out to their banarasi fans. Pics: SRK, Anushka savour 'paan banarasiya' Soon after their return from Abu Dhabi, Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma along with director Imtiaz Ali headed out to Varanasi for the promotions of their upcoming film ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal.’ And how could they have missed the paan banarasiya while in the holy city of Lord Shiva? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		There could be alien life on Titan: Study The Cornell University research provided the first indisputable evidence of the presence of a molecule - acrylonitrile - on Titan, which researchers theorized could be key to life on the methane-based, oxygen-free moon of Saturn. Isro sows seeds of future interstellar missions Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) became part of a global project that will help bring star travel closer to reality, when its PSLV C38 rocket launched six prototypes of tiny interstellar spacecraft, or sprites, into low-earth orbit on June 23 this year. Artificial insemination ups chance of successful pregnancy by 22% A study indicated that artificial insemination, also known as intrauterine insemination (IUI), raises a couple's likelihood of have a successful pregnancy from nine to 31 percent, if they have been trying to conceive for three months. More Science News»

		Sports
		Shastri's new training style made an immediate impact on Team India A key implementation on Shastri's part is how the batsmen are now ever ready to bat in the middle. This has nothing to do with batting order, instead a new practice of warming up before going down to the middle. Bolt departure great for rivals, bad for athletics Usain Bolt's rivals will, for once, be glad to see the back of a man who has dominated global sprinting for the last decade but the sport of athletics will be far less enthusiastic about bidding a final farewell to the charismatic Jamaican. It felt like I was playing one-day cricket: Hardik Pandya The sense of occasion gets the better of many when it comes to Test debut but an unfazed Hardik Pandya felt as if he was "playing an ODI" during his whirlwind half-century in his maiden outing. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung offers Independence Day discount on Galaxy S7, S7 Edge smartphones South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung will be bringing an exciting offer for all the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge buyers. As told by some industry insiders, the company is organising an Independence Day offer. Nokia 3 to get Android Nougat 7.1.1 update by August end, confirms company HMD Global has confirmed that it will soon roll out Android Nougat 7.1.1 update for its Nokia 3 smartphone. OnePlus 5 users facing battery issues after emergency call bug fix A few OnePlus 5 users have complained about battery issues after an OTA update. More Technology News»

		Education
		Moderation policy likely to go: CISCE NAAC to release to new accreditation pro forma Institutes applying for the NAAC accreditation will find it easier as there will be different pro forma for universities and government and autonomous colleges. This was revealed by Virander Chauhan, chairman of NAAC executive council and acting UGC chairman, at a function in Chennai on Monday. Soon, a demat account for your education certificates In a revolutionary move that will benefit students, recruiters and educational institutions, an arm of depository services provider National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has started the process of dematerialising education certificates. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbaikar's heart saves Washim man Satish Aakhand had just finished his first year in mechanical engineering at a Nagpur college when the griping stomach aches and breathlessness started. Week after building crash, survivors still have no place to call home A week after a four-storey building in Ghatkopar collapsed last Tuesday, residents of the ill-fated structure who survived the crash said they are still awaiting alternative accommodation promised by the authorities. Mumbai: Aircraft tyre bursts, delays flight ops leared More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Will turn DTC into world-class transport body: Arvind Kejriwal Delhi: Court summons cab firms for overcharging Observing that prima facie it appeared that app-based cab service providers Ola and Uber were charging excess fare, a court on Monday summoned the two cab aggregators to appear before it as accused on December 11. In big growth push, Delhi Metro to have 45% more trains from March Starting this October, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will start commissioning in phases two of its upcoming corridors — Magenta Line (Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden) and Pink Line (Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar). More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Vishal Sikka enters 4th year with new challenges Panchapeeta seers try to douse fire over religion tag Bengaluru top cop Sood shifted in 7 months, Suneel is new chief More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Doctors rattled by spate of attacks, fear for their safety The recent attacks on medical professionals by distressed attendants have left the doctor community rattled. Organ donation up 4-fold in India, but still a long way to go Doctors on Strike, Osmania General Hospital Totters, Patients Gasp Even as Osmania General Hospital (OGH) doctors boycotted electives and outpatient duties and only attended to emergency services, at least two patients had succumbed to their illnesses at the hospital by Monday afternoon. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN notifies food security rules, says PDS to stay State To Forego Centre Subsidy For 50% Families HC quashes 85% MBBS quota for TN state board students Govt Mulls Appeal In SC Ex-city chief cop Radhakrishnan hangs up boots More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Did loose grit play role in Vastrapur deaths? Your pothole is contractors' pot of gold Flood fury causes 70 crore loss to Gujarat's dairy sector The devastating floods that ravaged north Gujarat have resulted in losses of Rs 70 crore to the state's flourishing dairy sector with Banaskantha alone accounting for Rs 44 crore loss. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Babuli Kol seeks Rs 5 lakh ransom from kidnapped gangman's family UP policemen to be taught 'etiquette lessons' Fed up by the complaints of policemen involved in misbehaving with complainants across the state, top state police brass have decided to impart training to policemen of lower ranks for maintaining etiquette. The training aims to improve the working style of policemen at police stations as part of effective policing. School vice principal shot at in Allahabad Two unidentified bike-borne armed assailants shot at a vice principal of a private school near Sanjiwani hospital under Kydganj police station here on Monday morning. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Flood situation in Jajpur, Kendrapada improving ASI explores Buddhist pillar of pre-Christian era in Odisha Excavation wing of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)’s Bhubaneswar circle explored a Buddhist pillar and other archaeological remains at Jharhiamba village near Talcher in Angul district. The findings are expected to be dating back to pre-Christian era of 1st and 2nd century BC/AD. CRPF jawan found dead with gunshot wounds in Odisha's Angul More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Uike elected unopposed to RS from state Civic polls: Dissidents making life tough for BJP Kuno sanctuary to be notified national park More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		One-year-old baby sodomised, dies in Mohali A child aged a year and a half died after he was allegedly sodomised on Monday morning at a village in Mohali's Dera Bassi area.The attacker hadn't been identified at the time of going to press. 'Exorbitant land prices discourage small scale industry in Mohali' Newly elected president of Mohali Industry Association Gagan Chhabra has said, small scale industry in Mohali is hoping for a revival of its condition with the introduction Goods and Services Tax (GST) which brings commodities under universal tax slab across the nation. Fridge shock kills electrician in Panchkula A 60-year-old man died from electrocution while repairing a refrigerator at Indira Colony here on Monday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: India, Pakistan to hold talks on 2 Indus hydro projects today

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 31, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		India, Pakistan to hold talks on 2 Indus hydro projects today Prashant Kishor to join Nitish's list of bygones? Gopalkrishna's nephew opposes his VP bid, slams Cong 'dynastic policy' More India News»

		Business
		After race row, Jet Airways phasing out expat pilots Facebook's Sandberg calls for new policies to boost women's pay Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg called on governments and companies to do more to close the gender pay gap on Sunday and said both girls and boys should be encouraged to become leaders from an early age. RBI likely to cut rate on Aug 2 as inflation hits record low Encouraged by significant price improvement, bankers expect RBI, which has kept rates on hold at 6.25 per cent for the fourth straight time citing risk to inflation, to change its monetary stance and may even go for an aggressive rate cut. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tiger population facing threats from deadly snare traps Tigers in Asian forests face a greater threat from deadly snare traps than guns, wildlife conservation organisations have warned, urging authorities to crack down on the "severe snaring crisis" in forests across the continent. Pollution clouds Gambia's efforts to woo China The Gambia in West Africa is courting Beijing's attention after re-establishing diplomatic relations last year, but villagers and activists say Chinese investment is a double-edged sword as they fight a firm accused of dumping waste. CMFRI gets fund to set up brood banks for marine fishes More Environment News»

		World
		Youth opposition leader killed in Venezuela vote A youth opposition leader was killed in Venezuela on Sunday in a protest against a contentious election organized by President Nicolas Maduro, prosecutors said. US successfully tests missile intercept system American forces successfully tried out on Sunday a missile interception system the US hopes to set up on the Korean peninsula, military officials said following a trial just days after North Korea's second test of an ICBM. Two dead, four wounded in German nightclub shooting A gunman opened fire at a packed nightclub in southern Germany on Sunday, killing one and wounding four before being shot by police, authorities said, in an attack likely motivated by a personal feud. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pics: Kareena Kapoor Khan looks like a vision at an ad shoot in London Pic: Shahid Kapoor's 'woke up like this' look Shahid Kapoor woke up looking like a work of art on Sunday morning contrary to us mortals. Pic: Amy Jackson flaunts her rock-hard abs by the shore More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro sows seeds of future interstellar missions Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) became part of a global project that will help bring star travel closer to reality, when its PSLV C38 rocket launched six prototypes of tiny interstellar spacecraft, or sprites, into low-earth orbit on June 23 this year. Artificial insemination ups chance of successful pregnancy by 22% A study indicated that artificial insemination, also known as intrauterine insemination (IUI), raises a couple's likelihood of have a successful pregnancy from nine to 31 percent, if they have been trying to conceive for three months. India to see launch of 2 moon missions in early 2018 Isro will launch its Chandrayaan-2 mission, an advanced version of its previous 2018 mission with the objective of deeper lunar surface probe, and another mission by Team Indus, a group of space enthusiasts who want to unfurl the tricolour on the moon’s surface as part of a global lunar competition. More Science News»

		Sports
		Injury was toughest part of my career, says Pujara ahead of his 50th Test The contribution of former Saurashtra Ranji cricketer Arvind Pujara in his son Cheteshwar's career is well-documented and as he gears up for his 50th Test, the dependable No 3 is happy that his "worst critic" is no longer as strict as he used to be. Don't feel burdened by WC defeat: Modi to women's team Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he had advised the Indian women's cricket team not to feel burdened by the World Cup final defeat since they had backing of the nation. Sebastian Vettel wins in Hungary to stretch F1 lead Sebastian Vettel won a tense Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Ferrari one-two that stretched his Formula One championship lead over Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton to 14 points. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 things you didn't know you can do on YouTube Idea planning to launch Reliance JioPhone's rival Idea Cellular says Jio's new phone will only allow the apps of the operator's choice, which may prove to be a big blow to neutrality principles. 9 hot laptops you can buy under Rs 30,000 More Technology News»

		Education
		Soon, a demat account for your education certificates In a revolutionary move that will benefit students, recruiters and educational institutions, an arm of depository services provider National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has started the process of dematerialising education certificates. Nalanda University VC calls for development of villages An inclusive growth is possible only when the country's villages are developed, said the VC of the Bihar- based Nalanda university, Vijay Bhatkar. Research no longer must for promotion of college professors, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar says More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Consumer forum can compel builder to execute flat agreement Pet labrador dies after man pours acid on it, no arrest yet Estate agent attacked and robbed of Rs 30,000 More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ex-MLA of Bawana quits BJP, joins AAP Bad road designs putting lives at risk Showers may bring mercury down today More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		In 2015, KDA had told BMRC to use Hindi When rarest breeds of cats vied for furry crown A journey from religious reform to political strength More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Secunderabad Club splendour to be ripped apart by SRDP flyover The landmark 139-year-old Se cunderabad Club is all set to lose a major chunk of land, robbing the majestic structure of its beauty and grandeur. Ministers can't grant approvals for Deepam LPG To Make Scheme Simpler, Mantris Stripped Of Power Road repair deadline missed, residents face bumpy times Municipal administration secretary Naveen Mittal had set a 10 day-deadline to repair roads in the city on July 19. But even after a week of the deadline having passed, roads in the city remain in a dismal state, endangering the lives and long-term health of commuters. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		NGO plans anti-graft event; don't instigate people, warns Tamil Nadu govt The NGO Arappor Iyakkam had started a campaign against the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) a week ago, alleging that it was failing to take action against widespread corruption in the state. Ten state cooperative banks under I-T lens for Rs 467 crore old note deposits They deliver the dead with dignity More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad may remain dry till weekend The spell of heavy rains that caused devastation in Gujarat seems to be over.As the upper air cyclonic circulation over east Rajasthan has weakened - the phenomena which was responsible for the heavy rainfall in state. Downpour expose: Even new AMC buildings report damage Poor Quality Causes Seepage At Fire Station, Auditorium Heavy rains washed out AMC's good construction claims Today the very appearance of city's roads prompts the question: why do smart cities fail when it rains? The recent rains have literally exposed the ulcers-potholes-that plague road construction in the city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University VC nominated as Aliah University's Executive Council member Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University, Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo has been nominated by the Government of West Bengal and Chancellor of Aliah University as a member of the Executive Council of Aliah University Kolkata. MNNIT alumni association to felicitate former students MNNIT alumni association (MAA), alongwith authorities of the institute would be organising a felicitation-cum-interaction program on July 30 at the institute. The event is being organised to felicitate their alumni who have been selected in the most prestigious civil services examination in last three years. Allahabad ladies have some fun Shweta Mittal and Sarita Khurana organized a grand function in Allahabad for the members of their social club recently. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kin of woman thrash her lover alleging him kidnapper NHRC asks Odisha to compensate SC/ST students for unhygienic meals The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the state government to compensate 176 scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) students of Gatangi Sevashram school in Kandhamal district for its lapses in ensuring hygienic environment for these students to have mid-day meals. 15 killed, 6 injured in separate lightning strikes in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dacoit's parents 'abducted' in tit-for-tat kidnap In Idgah Hills, count potholes, find coins & get rewarded too! Number of foreign tourists in MP dip by 15%, Khajuraho gets 25% footfall More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Standards slipping, VIP Road looks pedestrian Break builder-MC nexus: Residents Zirakpur, Kharar & Mohali MC's to jointly purchase local buses: MLA Sharma More Chandigarh News»

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