News Digest: Trump calls up Modi, greets him on I-Day

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, August 15, 2017
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		India
		Trump calls up Modi, greets him on I-Day Govt readies report card on PM's promises from I-Day address of 2016 The report card has highlighted the efforts for welfare of farmers. It refers to Kisan Sampada Yojana, approved earlier in 2017 with a Rs 6,000 cr budgetary allocation, under which 236 integrated cold chain projects are to be built. SC favours audio/video recording of court proceedings, to examine issue In 2015, an SC bench, headed by then CJI H L Dattu, dismissed a PIL seeking its direction for video-recording of court proceedings. More India News»

		Business
		Markets back on track as Sensex, Nifty register heavy gains The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 235.44 points to close on 31,449.03 while the 50-share NSE Nifty went up 83.35 points to close at 9,794.15. Nifty, thus came close enough to regain the psychological mark of 9,800. Reliance Industries, BP to submit revised investment plan for KG-D6 gas finds Senior executives in the joint venture said four deepsea satellite gas discoveries -- D--2, 6, 19 and 22 are planned to be developed together with D29 and D30 finds in the Krishna Godavari basin of KG-D6 block. Hike in GST cess on luxe cars to hit job creation: JLR India MD Rohit Suri, president and MD of JLR India, said that the proposal to hike GST rates will slow down sales of luxury cars, especially as prices may go up with the implementation of the latest measure. More Business News»

		Environment
		Lion rescued from Syria zoo gives birth in Jordan reserve India should calibrate investment in green energy: Eco Survey Investment in renewable energy should be made in a calibrated manner as social costs are high in promoting green energy, the Economic Survey has observed. Migratory birds arrive at Delhi zoo, more to come soon More Environment News»

		World
		Over 300 dead in Sierra Leone mudslide, flooding At least 312 people were killed on Monday when heavy flooding hit Sierra Leone's capital of Freetown, leaving morgues overflowing and residents desperately searching for loved ones. Reports said a section of a hill in the Regent area of the city had partially collapsed, exacerbating the disaster. Far-right clashes: Merck CEO quits Trump panel In a strong rebuke to the president, the CEO of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms resigned from a business panel led by Trump. Merck & Co Inc CEO Kenneth Frazier cited a need for leadership countering bigotry. Pakistan PM blames India for impasse in ties Addressing the nation on its 70th Independence Day, PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan "desires positive and constructive" relations with all countries based on sovereign equality. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Twinkle Khanna's witty post on 'Toilet: Ek Prem...' Twinkle Khanna, who is known for her wit and humour, recently shared a witty post celebrating the success of hubby Akshay Kumar's film, 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. Epic throwback: Preity Zinta with Aishwarya Preity Zinta may be away from the spotlight as she is not doing any movies currently, but her popularity has not diminished nevertheless. Sunidhi Chauhan is expecting her first child More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Highly sensitive blood test for cancer detection developed Largest volcanic region on Earth discovered under Antarctica Researchers at Edinburgh University in the UK revealed a staggering 91 volcanoes, adding to the 47 others that had been discovered previously, with the highest as tall as the Eiger, which stands at almost 4,000 metres in Switzerland. Robots better than humans at helping with gut surgeries: Study Robot assisted esophageal surgeries are more effective and safe, according to the largest study of its kind. More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat SL by an innings and 171 runs; clinch series 3-0 India claimed their first ever 3-0 series win overseas, beating Sri Lanka in the third and the final Test Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Monday by an innings and 171 runs. Ronaldo hit with five-match ban after shoving referee Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for five matches for pushing the referee after he was shown a red card against Barcelona in Real Madrid's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first leg victory on Sunday, the Spanish Football Federation said. Pandya biggest positive of Sri Lanka series: Kohli Hardik Pandya's performance in his debut Test series was the biggest positive of the three- match rubber against Sri Lanka, said Indian captain Virat Kohli after completing a 3-0 whitewash of the hosts on Monday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung releases official teaser video for Galaxy Note 8 Trust Samsung to make a splash for its flagship smartphones. Nine days before it is officially unveiled, the Note 8 was teased in an official video released by Samsung. The smartphone is scheduled to be launched on August 23 and has seen its fair share of leaks and rumours in the last one month or so. Apple iPhone 6 32GB Gold colour variant on available in India at Rs 26,999 In March this year, Apple launched the 32GB variant of its iPhone 6 in India. At that time, the company introduced only the Space Gray variant of the smartphone. Man receives Rs 1,86 lakh bill from Airtel, company call it an error A New-Delhi based business man Nitin Sethi has received a phone bill of Rs 1,86,553 from Airtel. According to a report by India Today, the telecom operator has asked Sethi to pay the bill with immediate effect. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kerala govt to bring out 'Hamari Malayalam' textbook for migrants The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority is all set to release a textbook exclusively to teach migrant labourers Malayalam, the mother tongue of the people of the state HRD plan to replace UGC, AICTE with single regulator in limbo The government's plan to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with a single higher education regulator seems to have hit a roadblock with the HRD ministry putting the idea on hold. UK's Chevening scholarship programs opens applications More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Court grants Michael Ferreira transit pre-arrest bail for 3 weeks In a relief to former billiards champion Michael Ferreira, the Bombay high court on Monday protected him from being arrested by the Kerala police for three weeks. 'School denied my child was sexually abused' A week after a peon was arrested for sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl at a school in the western suburbs, the child's mother said she is still awaiting justice. Law grad among 5 held from Mira Road for abducting and trafficking minor girls Five persons, including a law graduate, have been arrested, from Mira Road in a human trafficking racket. Two minor girls, including a three-year-old, who were abducted around a year ago and sold off to be later pushed into prostitution, were rescued. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Rape leaves lifelong scars on survivor, degrades soul: Court Rape is not merely a physical assault, it often destroys the whole personality of the survivor.The observation came when a court sentenced a man to seven years rigorous imprisonment for rape. Delhi: Jewellers robbed of gold worth Rs 1.5cr Two jewellers from Ahmedabad were abducted at gunpoint and robbed by a gang of men wearing police uniforms outside the New Delhi railway station on Sunday night. They dumped in a village in Haryana by the men who fled with four and half kilos of gold jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crores. Delhi Golf Club staff assumed north-east woman a help: Report The three-member committee looking into the alleged discrimination against a Meghalaya woman has said that the incident arose as the desk staff "assumed Lyngdoh was a domestic help" and the staff had not asked her to leave or said anything about her attire. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Nurse was driving car that hit milkman 21 cops awarded President's Medal Documentary film pays tribute to Dharwad flag-makers More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		All-party delegation press Governor for justice on Nerella An all-party delegation met Governor ESL Narasimhan on Monday and requested him to direct the director general of police to take cognizance of the Nerella issue and register cases under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the superintendent of police and other police officials involved in the torture of dalits. No hook to link the accused in '05 Hyderabad blast case Pointing out glaring loopholes in the 2005 Task Force office suicide bombing case investigation, a local court had acquitted 10 accused last week. In the 65-page order, pronounced on August 10, the judge detailed how the prosecution failed to establish a link between suicide bomber Dalin alias Mohtasin Bilal and others I-Day wish list: What India's daughters need freedom from More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		A pre-historic town with a secular charm In two years, 70 fold rise in commuters using mobile-ticketing on Chennai's suburban trains Dengue fight: Public spots to submit 'aedes-free' reports or face closure More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		ICU-on-wheels runs out of oxygen, child dies in transit Darshan Pagi, son of Pravin Pagi, a resident of Navapura village near Sanand in Ahmedabad district, was admitted to Sola Civil Hospital for past four days. 'Doc to visit Shiyal Beyt daily' Diagnosis delay spurs H1N1 surge More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops plan special squad to check car thefts Saumya to play cop for a day "Ghost barber" scare reaches to Allahabad's urban pocket More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Routray fires salvo at Prasad critics Race for Congress president in the state became murkier with former minister Suresh Routray on Monday demanding ouster of all office bearers of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) if All India Congress Committee (AICC) takes a decision to replace his son-in-law Prasad Harichandan. ​ HC chief justice inspects Jagannath temple conservation Orissa high court chief justice Vineet Saran on Monday asked the archaeological survey of India (ASI) to complete repair of Jagamohan, a hall facing the sanctum sanctorum in Jagannath temple at Puri, by end of October. Onion price to come down from Tuesday: Odisha minister Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Surjya Narayan Patro on Monday said price of onion will come down as the state government has procured 25 trucks of this vegetable from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Scrap Art 370 to solve Kashmir issue: Kher Youths hold key to growth: Gen Singh Students stall 'Blue Whale suicide bid' in Bhopal school More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		River rocks are flowers of plunging, crystalline waters 5 minors arrested for stealing 15 taps from Mohali house Poor results prompts PSEB to organise tours of other edu boards More Chandigarh News»

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