News Digest: Tax raids on Karnataka MLA rock Parliament

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		Thursday, August 03, 2017
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		India
		Tax raids on Karnataka MLA rock Parliament The income tax raids in Karnataka dominated both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday with Congress alleging that the NDA government was "misusing" the I-T department to "terrorise" its MLAs from Gujarat. Panagariya for full-time sherpa at G20 summits "A full-time G20 sherpa would in any case be a necessity if India were to host the G20 summit in the future," he said in his letter to the PM. Lalu's freight policy led to losses in crores, says BJP MP Raising the issue during zero hour, Dubey said railways had adopted the dual freight policy under which rates were different for transporting goods meant for domestic and international purposes. More India News»

		Business
		RBI rate cut important step for sustained growth: Finance Ministry Markets cold to RBI rate cuts; Sensex, Nifty close in the red On Wednesday, the stock markets showed a sedate response to the RBI's (Reserve Bank of India) decision of reducing key interest rates. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 32,476.74, down by 98.43 points while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty lost 33.15 points to end trading at 10,081.50. PNB first quarter profit rises 12 per cent, misses estimates Net profit rose to Rs 343 crore for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, from Rs 306 crore a year earlier, the New Delhi-based bank said on Wednesday. Analysts on average had expected a net profit of Rs 404 crore, according to Thomson Reuters data. More Business News»

		Environment
		Government prohibits imports of red sanders wood The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT), in a notification, said it has shifted imports of this wood from "free" to "prohibited" category. Global warming reduces protein in key crops Health costs of pollution in India 8 times govt's fuel subsidy India spent $16.9 billion on oil, gas and coal subsidies in 2013 and 2014 but the health costs to meet the burden of air pollution-linked diseases was eight times more at $140.7 billion, says a report by an European environmental non-profit organisation. More Environment News»

		World
		North Korea's Kim a 'maniac': Philippines' Duterte "He is playing with dangerous toys and this crazy man, do not be fooled by his face, that chubby face that looks nice," Duterte, 72, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of Kim Jong-Un in a nationally televised speech. South Korea general and wife 'treated soldiers like slaves' A South Korean general and his wife treated soldiers like "slaves", forcing them to retrieve golf balls and pick up toenail clippings, a rights group alleged, prompting officials to launch a probe Wednesday. US seeks no regime change North Korea: Tillerson "We do not seek a regime change; we do not seek the collapse of the regime; we do not seek an accelerated reunification of the peninsula; we do not seek an excuse to send our military north of the 38th parallel," US secretary of state Rex Tillerson said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Jab Harry Met Sejal: SRK-Anushka's top quotes Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma's much-awaited film will be served hot this Friday at a theatre near you. Interesting statements by Alia Bhatt Can Aishwarya-Abhishek do an 'Abhimaan' remake? What do you think about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan reprising the roles of Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in the remake of popular 1973 film ‘Abhimaan’? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		In a scientific first, disease gene 'edited' in human embryos Scientists in the United States have repaired a disease-causing mutation in the DNA of early-stage human embryos, they said on Wednesday, taking a step closer to engineering babies free of inherited disorders. New self-destructing materials may lead to vanishing ink Sun's core rotates four times faster than its surface: Study More Science News»

		Sports
		KL Rahul will be playing second Test, confirms Kohli Fit-again opener KL Rahul is all set to make a comeback to the Indian team for the second Test against Sri Lanka starting Thursday, skipper Virat Kohli announced on Wednesday. Kohli's mental strength makes him a world-class player: Lee "I believe we haven't seen the best of Kohli yet. He is still young and I and my son (Preston Charles) are massive fans of Kohli as we are of Sachin Tendulkar," Brett Lee​ said. Barcelona confirm Neymar wants to to leave Barcelona confirmed Neymar's wish to leave the Catalan giants on Wednesday, but insisted the Brazilian's 222 million euro ($260 million) buyout clause must be paid as his potential world record move to Paris Saint-Germain moved a step closer. More Sports News»

		Technology
		LG V30 design leaked ahead of August 31 launch South Korean tech giant LG is set to launch its flagship smartphone V30 on August 31. Huawei Mate 10 to launch on October 16: Report Google Image Search gets badges for recipes, videos to classify results Google has updated its image search feature on the Google app for Android and mobile search by adding badges. The main objective of this feature is to simplify categorised results for selected images. More Technology News»

		Education
		Cabinet clears plan to fail students in classes V, VIII An enabling provision will be made in the Right of Children for Free and Compulsory Education amendment Bill which will allow states to hold back students in class V and class VIII if they fail in the year-end exam. However, the students will get a second chance to take another exam and pass. Union Cabinet approves scrapping of 'no-detention' policy in schools The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the scrapping of the "no-detention policy" in schools till Class VIII. The cabinet also approved the Human Resource Development Ministry's plan of creating 20 world-class institutions in the country. Panel pulls up govt for failure to fill OBC jobs in univ faculties A parliamentary committee has slammed the government for high backlog in OBC vacancies in faculties in universities. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra CM orders probe against MSRDC chief over Rs 4 cr deal' audio clip Maharashtra government's 'clean' image takes its biggest beating yet For most tourists, first 24 hrs at a destination sets tone for vacation More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Uphaar accused won't apologise' The two accused, P S Sharma and Deepak Kathpalia, are facing prosecution for allegedly threatening Krishnamoorthy on the court premises in 2007.On May 27, they had tendered "unconditional apologies" to her. Plea against Arvind Kejriwal to be heard in September Cops clueless on kid's death at Ghaziabad school A day after a nine-year-old boy died after he slipped and fell in the corridor of a school, the police have failed to make any substantial progress in the investigation. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		They march together to save water Panel: Ensure special coach for women in Namma Metro A team from the Karnataka State Commission for Women, lawyers and members of Cubbon Park Walkers' Association took a Metro ride on Wednesday to assess women's safety. Grow plants suitable for soil: Sri Sri tells farmers AoL is currently trying to revive Kumudvathi, Vedavathi and Palar rivers in the state. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		4 caught with gun, ammo to Tirumala A gun with 14 rounds found in a car during a routine security check by the police at the Alipiri check post, the entrance to the famous Tirupati Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh, created a flutter on Wednesday. I never saw my grand-father being honoured in my life: Pingali Venkayya's grandson A fun-filled investiture ceremony More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu plans to regain glory with its new IT policy State in 5th spot in software exports, was 2nd in 2008 Tamil Nadu appoints vigilance chief as per HC order He will monitor gutka scam probe Heavy rain lashes Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts, PWD tanks still remains empty More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Danilimda residents opt for garbage satyagraha Dance in times of 'love jihad' Gujarat ranks third in number of honour killings More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Jolt to Mayawati as national general secretary quits BSP he Mayawati-led BSP received yet another shock on Wednesday when party national general secretary and ex-MLA, Indrajeet Saroj, left the party accusing her of demanding money. Petrol being given without helmet in Allahabad Although around a fortnight has passed since the district magistrate, Sanjay Kumar, had issued an order instructing all the petrol pumps of the district to provide petrol to two-wheeler riders only if they are wearing helmet, but by each passing day, more and more people could be seen violating the orders of the DM. Now, Performance of police response vehicle to be reviewed More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Young astronomer talent search launched in Bhubaneswar The 11th edition of the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS), an annual competition organised for the school children of Odisha to create awareness on space science and astronomy, was launched by Badri Narayan Patra, minister for school and mass education and science and technology, here on Wednesday. Setting up of Sitalapalli wagon factory yet to start: Gohain Setting up of wagon factory at Sitalapalli in Ganjam district has not been commenced yet. Minister of state for railways Rajen Gohain said this on Wednesday while answering a question asked by BJD Lok Sabha member Rita Tarai. Parking for online taxi aggregators to come up in Bhubaneswar railway station Drivers of online taxi aggregators most of the time complain that they don’t get parking facility near the station. The local cab and auto rickshaw drivers quarrel with them while picking up a passenger. But now the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is planning to give parking facility to these cabs through payment basis. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Death knell for MCA: 27 colleges, 0 admission this year How's that: Bhopal cricket has no boss, funds unused Eng still alien to school kids More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Brother of Rohtak's Nirbhaya murdered PU parties hunt for partners, issues Can't work, take VRS and go home: Rly panel member More Chandigarh News»

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