News Digest: Now, separatist leader Shabir Shah arrested for funding terror

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, July 26, 2017
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		India
		Now, separatist leader Shabir Shah arrested for funding terror In a late evening development, Jammu & Kashmir police on Tuesday arrested another separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in connection with the alleged terror financing case on the instruction of the Enforcement Directorate, the official sources said. Nitish may act against Lalu's son Tejashwi before assembly session JD(U)-RJD ties have entered a tense terrain amid growing indications that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is under pressure to avoid the embarrassment of having to defend or ignore the corruption charges against his deputy Tejashwi Yadav during the assembly session beginning on Friday. Modi pulls up BJP MPs for skipping RS More India News»

		Business
		Trucks cover 30% more distance a day post-GST The distance travelled by trucks per day has increased by at least 30% post the rollout of goods and services tax (GST), according to a document prepared by the road transport ministry on the impact of GST on logistics sector. Infosys' head of $500 million innovation fund exits Tencent from China backs education company Byju's More Business News»

		Environment
		79% of plastic in landfills, water bodies When Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last year given a call to save cows from plastic, his message brought into focus the hazards of this non-biodegradable product not only for animals but also for the overall environment. Humpback whales learn songs like humans: Study Humpback whales learn songs in segments, in a similar way to how humans acquire language skills, and can even remix them, a study has found. Researchers found that whales could combine segments of songs in predictable ways if the underlying structural pattern was similar. Strong monsoons reversing India's 50-year dry spell Indian summer monsoons have strengthened over the past 15 years, reversing a 50-year dry period during which northern and central India received relatively little rainfall, an MIT study has found. More Environment News»

		World
		US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel A US Navy ship fired warning shots toward an Iranian vessel near the northern Arabian Gulf on Tuesday after the vessel came within 150 yards (137 meters), a US official said. Egypt tells EU no 'compromise' over Qatar Egypt warned the EU on Tuesday that four Arab states would accept no compromise in their dispute with Qatar over allegations that the gas-rich emirate supports terrorism. China urges US to stop 'unfriendly' military activities "The US military aircraft coming near China's border and carrying out reconnaissance has threatened China's national security, damaged Sino-US military air and sea safety, endangered the personal safety of both pilots," China said in a statement. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bollywood celebs who went topless Whether it is a film scene, high fashion photo shoot or a casual photoshoot, our B-town ladies have never been shy about stripping down and going topless to flaunt their perfect bodies. Sunny Leone's top 5 sizzling songs She may be fairly new in the industry in comparison to her contemporaries but sexy siren Sunny Leone has carved her very own niche in the vast world of showbiz. Pic: Sushant begins training at NASA Sushant Singh Rajput who was on a vacay in New York has started prepping up for his upcoming film 'Chanda Mama Door Ke', which is being helmed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, at the aeronautics and aerospace research centre NASA. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Human antibodies produced in lab for first time New ways to see star formation in Milky Way developed HIV fight advances with new drug cocktails, fresh vaccine hopes More Science News»

		Sports
		Hardik Pandya may get his maiden Test cap, hints Kohli India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday hinted that Hardik Pandya may get his maiden Test cap against Sri Lanka on Wednesday as he chose to underline the all-rounder's wicket-taking ability on all kind of tracks. Symphony turns into cacophony at PCI felicitation The issues ranged from PCI being forced to pay 40,000 pounds as cancellation charges at a hotel in London, which hosted the World Para Athletics Championships, to blind para-swimmer Kanchanmala Pande's "begging" controversy, at a function on Tuesday. India's first individual Olympic medal up for auction for funds "The decision to auction the bronze medal is a painful one but we are left with few options as the state government has reneged on its promise to build the academy," Ranjit Jadhav, son of famous wrestler Khashaba Jadhav, said on Tuesday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nubia smartphones get a price cut in India ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has slashed prices of its entire range of smartphones. The smartphones are exclusively available on Amazon. The smartphones that received a price drop are N1 Lite, N2, Z17 mini, M2 and Z11. HMD Global sends invite for event on August 16, expected to launch Nokia 8 HMD Global is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone. The Finnish company has started sending out invites for the launch of its upcoming smartphone on August 16. Revealed, JioPhone is not dual-sim Reliance Jio's much-awaited JioPhone was launched amidst a lot of hype and fanfare. At the time of the launch, the company did not reveal the full specs of the device. However, we can reveal that the JioPhone will be a single sim phone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Internships to be made must for engineering: AICTE chairman NCTE's 2011 notification on TET marks weightage not mandatory: SC The Supreme Court today said the 2011 NCTE notification for giving weightage to marks obtained in teachers' eligibility test in appointments was not mandatory and was just a guideline which will be applicable for recruiting contractual teachers in Uttar Pradesh. A bright spark can light up the world: The Times of India launches a big scholarship programme to encourage reading among the young The roll of honour of those from ordinary backgrounds who grew into men and women of eminence and purpose primarily through reading and learning would stretch into miles: B R Ambedkar, Edwin Hubble, J William Fulbright of the eponymous scholarship, Bill Clinton, Toni Morrison, to name but a few. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Satara MP held for murder bid; gets bail NCP member of Parliament Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendent of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was arrested by Satara police on Tuesday in a case of alleged extortion and attempt to murder. Sena tells BJP to ease farm loan waiver process, NCP asks it to use BMC's FDs Shiv Sena has demanded several changes in the farm loan waiver scheme announced by its senior ally in the government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the state legislature on Tuesday. Byculla death: 6 jail staffers seek bail All six accused in the Manjula Shetye murder case have moved the sessions court for bail on Tuesday.The hearing is on August 4. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Jethmalani quits as CM's counsel, seeks Rs 2 crore fee Ram Jethmalani has quit as chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's counsel in the civil and criminal defamation cases filed by Union finance minister Arun Jaitley against the CM. You need not always complete full course of antibiotics: Doctors Is it important to complete a full course of an antibiotic? Yes, according to conventional wisdom, which says stopping a course mid-way could lead to drug resistance. But several scientists have now challenged this claim. Auto and taxi unions defer strike Unions of autorickshaws, taxis and Grameen Sewas have decided to defer their ‘symbolic’ strike on Wednesday. They will, however, hold a protest on Wednesday to highlight their demands. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		No sale trail, ghost-lifting of PDS grain thrives Karnataka schools move HC against Act imposing jail term for violations BJP gets head start as Cong, JD(S) lag behind in jostle for social media space More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		IT dept identifies over 40 cyber junkies, alerts firms The state government has been in consultation with a few IT firms whose employees were found to be indulging in narcotics. High Court to SIT: Don't take Charmee Kaur 's samples Since she was called in as only a witness, the need for a lawyer accompanying her is not necessary and hence the plea for the presence of a lawyer was rejected. Jolted by UoH scholar's suicide, lgbtq community turns focus on depression More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Court to government: Don't send private milk samples for testing Sweet-makers find GST tough nut to crack Dalits demanding action against Cheyyar police for failing act promptly to prevent caste clash More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Nine years after blasts, trial not even half way through Merit list for medical courses to be declared today Rains dry up vegetable supply More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two juveniles held for killing 13-year-old Two juveniles were arrested by city police late on Monday night on the charges of killing their 13-year-old friend over a petty dispute. The arrested juveniles were aged about 16 and 11 years who had confessed to have stoned their friend Sumit (13) to death on July 17 and escaped from the city. Govt aims to educate each child, says UP minister State minister of technological and medical education, Ashutosh Tandon has claimed that state government is quite serious for primary education and it aims to educate each and every child of the state. Allahabad potters' lives to get a make over soon Lives of around 300 potters and their families from Shankargarh, Meja and Manda blocks of the district, who have been making kulhar, diyas and other utensils from clay to earn their daily livelihood, would get a makeover soon. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha cabinet clears policy for maintenance of rural roads The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the Odisha Rural Road Maintenance Policy, 2017 that aims for better planning and execution regarding maintenance of rural roads in Odisha. Odisha to have a council for higher education The state cabinet headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday approved an ordinance for establishment of the Odisha State Higher Education Council, a body that would strive for development of higher education standards in Odisha. Odisha government's action plan to prevent exploitation of emigrants In a bid to prevent exploitation of Odia migrant workers in Middle East and South East Asian countries, the state government on Tuesday asked the labour and employees state insurance (ESI) department to create a database of recruitment agencies that provide jobs to youths outside the country. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Missing dad, schoolboy hangs himself ATM fraud in garb of help Pass screening or lose job, govt tells teachers of elite state schools More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Patiala bids tearful farewell to its 'last queen' 'Full ban on stubble burning hard' Haryana clears RERA, defines its ongoing project clause More Chandigarh News»

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