News Digest: INLD leader asks NHAI to remove toll plazas in Haryana that are in violation of its policy

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		Thursday, November 23, 2017
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		India
		INLD leader asks NHAI to remove toll plazas in Haryana that are in violation of its policy JD(U) fielding candidates in Gujarat to split Patel votes: Tejashwi Yadav RJD president Lalu Prasad’s son and leader of opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Wednesday asked CM Nitish Kumar whether his party was going to contest the Gujarat polls to taste defeat. "Mahila Shakti Kendras" to empower rural women through community participation The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday CCEA approved a new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra', which aims at empowering rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realise their full potential. More India News»

		Business
		Cabinet approves setting up of 15th Finance Commission The members of the Commission and its terms of reference will be notified in the due course of time, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said after the Union Cabinet meeting. Government to bring in ordinance for changes in insolvency law The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, which became operational in December last year, provides for a market-determined and time-bound insolvency resolution process. It is implemented by the corporate affairs ministry. Cabinet gives nod to wage policy framework for PSU workers More Business News»

		Environment
		Black bears come back from extinction in US' Nevada After a gap of over 80 years, the black bear has returned to Nevada's Great Basin in US through conservation with their population believed to be over 500. A study has found that conservation efforts has resulted in successful re-colonisation of black bears into portions of their historic ranges. Govt plans coal transportation in covered vehicles The government has said it plans to transport coal in covered rail wagons and trucks across the country. Ferrying of coal in uncovered vehicles and rail wagons is said to be one of the key reasons behind high pollution levels along the transportation route from coal mine or importing sea port to user plants like power generation houses. Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report More Environment News»

		World
		US Senate's pass to LeT may've emboldened Pak to release Saeed In a significant development earlier this month, the US Congress changed a provision in a defence bill that would have required Islamabad to take steps to “significantly disrupt’’ the activities of both LeT and the Haqqani network. US condemns 'ethnic cleansing' of Myanmar's Rohingya The United States on Wednesday toughened its stance on Myanmar, accusing the country's security forces of perpetrating "horrendous atrocities" against the Rohingya that amount to "ethnic cleansing" of the Muslim minority. Zimbabwe's incoming leader returns home to cheers Zimbabwe's incoming leader Emmerson Mnangagwa emerged from hiding on Wednesday, departing from neighboring South Africa to return home in preparation to take power after Robert Mugabe's stunning resignation. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Zareen Khan to land in a legal suit with producer of 'Aksar 2' for calling the film 'vulgar' Pic: Anand Ahuja gets goofy at the airport with Sonam Kapoor Alleged couple Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja were spotted at the airport today returning back from Delhi and the later seemed to be in a good mood to have fun as he goofed around her rumoured girlfriend Sonam, not caring about the paparazzi around. Pic: Deepika Padukone scorches on the latest Filmfare cover Has there ever been a photo shoot of Deepika Padukone hotter than this? We hardly doubt that! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA unveils stunning 'farewell image' of Saturn Cassini's wide-angle camera acquired 42 red, green and blue images, covering the planet and its main rings from one end to the other on September 13 this year. Imaging scientists stitched these frames together to make a natural colour view. The scene also includes the moons Prometheus, Pandora, Janus, Epimetheus, Mimas and Enceladus. Martian features carved out by flowing sand, not water: Study Dark features on Mars, that were thought to be evidence of liquid water flowing on the red planet, were created by moving sand and dust, a study suggests. The findings indicate that present-day Mars may not have a significant volume of liquid water. First known interstellar asteroid is cigar-shaped 'oddball' An interstellar asteroid that was first found passing through our solar system in mid-October is a cigar-shaped object which is quite unlike asteroids seen in our solar system, new research has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		Cricket needs to grow to be an Olympic sport: Virender Sehwag The International Cricket Council (ICC) comprises 105 members but only 12 are full members. The world governing body is pushing for the game's inclusion in the 2024 Games. Delhi start ISL campaign with a win, beat Pune 3-2 Lallianzuala Chhangte scored a goal and set up another to help Delhi Dynamos beat FC Pune City 3-2 and begin their Indian Super League season 4 campaign on a winning note on Wednesday. Hong Kong Open: Winning starts for Saina, Sindhu Saina Nehwal made a winning start to the Hong Open Super Series with a hard-fought 21-19, 23-21 round one win against Mette Poulsen of Denmark while PV Sindhu also advanced to round two with straight games victory. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Vodafone offers 1GB data and unlimited calling at Rs 199 The telecom sector became very competitive since Reliance Jio entered the business. Jio disrupted the sector by offering unlimited data and free voice calls. 10 tips to free space on your iPhone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 smartphone leaked in live images Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will soon launch its next Redmi smartphone. As per speculation, the company will launch its Redmi Note 5 smartphone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Australian government scholarships for 52 Indian students: Envoy FPM course: IIMB introduces reservation Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) takes a step ahead to welcome students from diverse background by mandating reservation in its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) from 2018-19 academic year. 25 lakh kids part of largest national learning survey More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Lokayukta 'faults' minister's nod for Mumbai SRA project Maharashtra to book both donor & donee in kidney racket Former traffic police chief also favoured towing contractor, alleges Sanjay Nirupam More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Car used by teacher's killers seen in Sonipat Pay attention to tantrums of child: Experts 4-year-old sexually abused in school by 'classmate' More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Inter-city private bus fares likely to fall Lease fee on Bengaluru lakebed properties? Speaker asks cops to arrest 2 scribes in privilege case More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Nizam suite, special chefs for Ivanka, PM Modi at Taj Falaknuma Palace Hyderabad to get Nirbhaya fund boost, panel to tighten women security Sniper rifles & mine-resistant Limousines for Ivanka security More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Threatened, tricked', TN man flown to Cairo for job, but returns without kidney Irked Saidai Duraisamy taunts M K Stalin over alleged Sekar Reddy links Major decisions of Pondy assembly depend on cases pending in HC More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Congress, Hardik Patel reach deal on Gujarat special category quota The deal was brokered by senior Congressman Kapil Sibal. Declaring his "direct and indirect" support to Congress, the PAAS convener said the party has assured "quota under Article 31 (C) of the Constitution which guarantees that it will be kept outside the purview of the judiciary". Rahul to be in state on Nov 24, 25 1,703 nominations filed so far For the first phase of the state assembly elections for 89 seats, total 1,703 candidate nominations have been filed, shows data released by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gujarat. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		GRP arrests two auto-lifters from Charbagh DIoS pulled up for picking barred schools for exam The attempt of UP Secondary Education Board (UP Board) to check cheating during class X and XII exams — by determining centres through online mode — has had a setback with a plethora of complaints over selection of debarred schools. Fire kills 3 women of family Three women of a family died while two others sustained injuries in a fire that broke out in a three-storey building with a garment shop in Sulemsarai locality of Allahabad on Monday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha increases compensation for death in attacks by wild animals Anna Hazare to attend farmers' conclave in Jagatsinghpur Women friendly city plans in focus More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Govt's recruitment plans dishearten guest teachers Keeping in mind the shortfall of professors and assistant professors in government colleges across the state in an election year, the government is set to make recruitment available for over 2,900 posts. You can buy sand online in MP Vyapam scam: CBI to charge top med officials today More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Lack of medicines: HIV +ve coming to PGI at ART risk Undeterred, Panchkula shuttler eyes national glory Morni a safe haven for criminals More Chandigarh News»

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