News Digest: Prasar Bharti to go digital, sell India story to world

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		Monday, October 23, 2017
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		India
		Prasar Bharti to go digital, sell India story to world The proposed English language digital platform will focus on global economy, geopolitics, international terror, global crises and soft power. It has also proposed news items where DPB can control the discourse on environment, nature, animal rights and human rights “on our own terms”. 14 Cong rebels to contest Gujarat polls on BJP ticket Editors Guild asks Raje govt to drop ordinance More India News»

		Business
		CIL raises supplies 17% in Sept as coal demand spikes Fuel supply to power stations from Coal India’s mines has risen 17% in Sept to 32 MT (million tonne) from 27.4 million tonne in the year-ago period as the government scrambled to meet spike in demand as a result of thermal power stations stepping up operations to meet shortfall from other sources. India slashes US lobbying; American groups step up efforts The 'lobbying issues' covered by the US Chamber of Commerce included "promotion of US-India defence technology and partnership encouraging US and India to take actions that are necessary to enhance defence relations", as also "nomination of Kenneth Ian Juster to be Ambassador to India". EPFO to consider crediting ETF units to PF accounts Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to consider next month a proposal to credit subscribers' share of its ETF investments to their provident fund accounts which can be redeemed at the time of withdrawal. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi zoo aims for 'model zoo' status Govt sceptical about studies linking deaths to pollution World's deepest lake in peril, scientists warn Holding one-fifth of the world's unfrozen fresh water, Baikal in Russia's Siberia is a natural wonder of "exceptional value to evolutionary science" meriting its listing as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. More Environment News»

		World
		WHO chief reverses Mugabe ambassador appointment Sharif brothers tried to assassinate me twice: Zardari Zardari, 62, said that Nawaz and Shahbaz plotted his murder when he was serving his eight-year-long sentence in corruption cases. He said the Sharif brothers planned to kill him when he was going to a court to attend his hearing. US pushes Saudi, Iraq on united front to counter Iran More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt pose for selfies with Deepika Padukone and Manish Malhotra Ranveer Singh, Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukherji attend her father Ram Mukerji's funeral Celebs attend the funeral of Rani Mukerji's father Ram Mukerji 'Golmaal Again' box-office collection Day 2 There's no stopping the Rohit Shetty multi-starrer flick that has taken the nation by storm. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro to launch Cartosat 2 sat with 30 nano sats in mid-December After the unsuccessful launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1H, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is gearing up to launch a remote sensing satellite of Cartosat 2 series along with 30 nano satellites of foreign countries in the second half of December. Driverless cars may let you choose who survives a crash Einstein's theory of happy living emerges in Tokyo note More Science News»

		Sports
		Denmark Open: Srikanth beats Lee to win third Super Series Premier title India ace Kidambi Srikanth clinched his third Super Series Premier title with a dominating straight-game victory over Korean veteran Lee Hyun II in a lop-sided final of the $750,000 Denmark Open here on Sunday. India beat Malaysia 2-1 to win third Asia Cup title India's ten-year wait for the continental title ended on Sunday as they beat Malaysia 2-1 to win their third Asia Cup title in Dhaka. India won the tournament twice before in 2003 and 2007 editions. WWE Tables Ladders Chairs: Live results and updates WWE locker room was hit by a viral bug that forced a change in the card and while Roman Reigns being pulled is a major setback to the main event, but addition of AJ Styles makes TLC and a potential good show. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google Pixel smartphones: Here's how you can get the phone at less-than Rs 35,000 If you have been waiting to buy Google’s last year flagship smartphone Pixel, then this may be the right time for you. Various e-commerce players are offering huge discounts on the smartphone. Reliance Jio announces new tariff plans: All that has changed Lenovo to increase offline presence to boost market share Lenovo Group said it will focus on boosting its offline presence in India to regain market share, which had dropped following aggressive campaigns by its Chinese rivals. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIM Kozhikode sees 25% jump in average stipend The institute wrapped up the summer placements for 375 students in a record four days, bettering its earlier best of six-and-a-half days. Sixteen students opted out of the process. CPS diploma gets govt nod to fight specialists deficit IIM Kozhikode sees 25% jump in average stipend The institute wrapped up the summer placements for 375 students in a record four days, bettering its earlier best of six-and-a-half days. Sixteen students opted out of the process. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay HC allows old tax rates for central Mumbai buildings In a significant interim relief for almost 40 developers and landowners in the heart of Central Mumbai, including areas of Parsi Colony, Hindu Colony and Matunga, the Bombay high court has directed them to pay municipal property taxes at pre-amended rates. Mudskippers and prawns dwindle in Vasai, Thane creeks as effluents pollute waters Calf-deep in mud on the northern banks of Vasai Creek, Vimala Dashwant Bhoir bends over to pat down the soil before moving to another spot. Theft reported on Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express: Woman loses valuables worth RS 1 lakh Yet another theft case has been reported on a Delhi-Mumbai train.A Bandra resident travelling by Rajdhani Express was robbed of cash and jewellery of a total value of Rs 1.09 lakh early on Sunday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Silence regarding rape not proof of consent, says Delhi HC Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal made the observation while rejecting a rape convict's defence that the survivor's silence about the incident proved consensual sexual relations. Water dispute snowballs; youth beaten with rod, shot in leg A 22-year-old youth was battling for his life after being beaten and shot by his neighbours after a dispute over water snowballed into major violence at Salahpur, near Kapashera in southwest Delhi on Diwali that left over half-a-dozen people injured. NCR lost 40% of its water bodies in 42 years: Study Water bodies have decreased by a steep 40% in the national capital region (NCR) as a result of rapid urbanisation between 1972 and 2014, when the region saw a 17-fold rise in urban built-up areas, a study has revealed. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Poll battle ahead: Parties gird loins to launch campaigns BBMP gives CM's deadline a miss, potholes are here to stay longer Lingayat mutt leads initiative to bring back Chennamma sword More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Revanth's sacking in Naidu's court Telangana Telugu Desam Party (TDP) politburo members passed a resolution at a hurriedly convened meeting on Sunday, seeking expulsion of working president and floor leader in the Assembly A Revanth Reddy. HC judges opt for AP or Telangana in bifurcation run-up The Union law ministry after clearance from the Supreme Court collegium has finally approved options exercised by judges for whom Hyderabad High Court is the parent court and their preference between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana high courts was considered in what could be seen as a precursor to bifurcation. Animal lovers cry foul over Nagula Chavithi rituals More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Luke the pooch found, to reunite with German couple Four of family severely injured in LPG explosion Girl, 14, locked up for wanting to go to school, rescued by activists More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		OBC neta Alpesh Thakor to join Congress in Rahul Gandhi's presence Assembly elections as there are 40 Thakor-dominated seats in north and central Gujarat.North Gujarat is considered a BJP bastion. BSF organised Half Marathon in memory of Martyrs To commemorate the valiant deeds and supreme sacrifice made by BSF Praharis n the service of the nation, BSF Gujarat Frontier organized "BSF Half Marathon" in memory of martyrs on Sunday at BSF headquarters in Gandhinagar. The marathon has been conceived which had triple targets, Run for Martyrs, Run for Public Connect and Run for Unity. Hardik Patel's key aides join BJP More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Criminal injured in encounter with police A Banda based criminal identified as Ram Babu suffered gun shot injuries in an encounter with police near Nehru park in Dhoomanganj police circle here on Sunday late evening. Two held in BSP leader killing case A joint team of Colonelganj police and crime branch arrested two youths in connection with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Rajesh Yadav murder case, on Sunday. The BSP leader was shot dead on the intervening night of October 2 and 3 by a group of miscreants near Tarachand hostel road in Colonelganj. 'Salman' sold for Rs 50,000 in Chitrakoot Chitrakoot is known for religious, cultural, historical temples and archaeological importance. The place is also famous for hosting ‘Gadha Mela’ (donkey fair) on the banks of Mandakini. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		East Coast Railway begins drives against illegal ticket vendors Odisha govt seeks suggestion on draft bill to regulate coaching centres Odisha government has planned to regulate private coaching institutes in the state. The higher education department has invited public suggestions on the draft Odisha Coaching Institutions (Regulation) Bill by November 6. The bill proposed transparency in fee structure and ensure common minimum infrastructure. Master plan to keep Konark Temple's waterlogging at bay Drawing flak from different quarters after premises of Sun Temple at Konark were submerged in heavy rains recently, the Archaeological survey of India (ASI) has engaged a consultant to prepare a masterplan to get rid of the waterlogging issue. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fatehgarh hit-and-run: Cops track car & identify youth who hit kid, 3 others Wait for road repair work gets longer #Helpjitendra, a fresh campaign to rescue runaway boy Arjunwar from Pakistan More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Heinous crime graph hits north in south NRIs transform their village near Jalandhar With ultra-modern gymnasium, Sewage Treatment Plant, properly built roads, separate storm water and sludge sewerage system, absence of filthy pond, potable drinking water supply and other facilities village Sanghe Khalsa in the district has scripted a new success story with the active involvement of NRIs from the village in which state government also pooled in. Trump effect? Student rush to Canada doubles More Chandigarh News»

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