News Digest: Brigadier under lens 'for affair with J&K woman'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, December 24, 2017
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		India
		Brigadier under lens 'for affair with J&K woman' J&K pupils get PM's pep talk on Delhi visit Tirupati-Nizamabad Exp coach derails, none hurt More India News»

		Business
		RIL aims to be one of world's top 20 companies, Mukesh Ambani says At a glitzy event to celebrate Reliance’s 40 years, Ambani said his father started RIL with an investment of Rs 1,000 and it is now an over Rs 6 lakh crore ($90 billion) company in terms of market valuation. RIL was founded in 1966 and was listed on the stock exchanges in 1977. Mukesh Ambani: Reliance owes all its progress to Dhirubhai "My father is a timeless legend, an Indian icon and eternal inspiration to all Indians of all generations -- "Kal, Aaj aur Kal" -- We shall forever remain true to his vision, his ideals and his principles... On this happy occasion, I on behalf of everyone offer "koti koti pranam" and seek his blessings," said Mukesh Ambani. GST: Govt allows companies to paste MRP stickers till March next year After Goods and Services Tax (GST) became effective from July 1, companies were asked to use stickers on unsold packaged commodities to display new maximum retail price (MRP) till September, which was later extended till December. More Business News»

		Environment
		Selection of researchers for tiger population estimation In an online examination which was held in all the 17 states having tiger reserves on Saturday, around 596 science graduates and post-graduated out of 728 registered appeared for the exams. Out of these 250 will be interviewed to select 59 finalists. National tiger census will start on February 18. Green nod must for realty projects: NGT In a detailed judgment dated December 8, published on Wednesday, NGT stayed the Union environment ministry's notification of December 9 which exempted real-estate projects (up to 1,50,000 sq m built-up area) in the country from undergoing EIA and obtaining environmental clearance (EC). CPCB panel up for closure of coal-based industries More Environment News»

		World
		Judge partially lifts Trump administration ban on refugees A federal judge in Seattle on Saturday partially lifted a Trump administration ban on certain refugees after two groups argued that the policy prevented people from some mostly Muslim countries from reuniting with family living legally in the United States. Peru declares NKorea diplomats persona non grata Peruvian government has declared two North Korean diplomats — irst Secretary Pak Myong Chol and Third Secretary Ji Hyok — persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 15 days, according to a foreign ministry statement. Storm death toll in Philippines climbs to 133 The ​death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines climbed swiftly to 133 on Saturday, as rescuers pulled dozens of bodies from a swollen river, police said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Christmas click of Lisa Haydon's son Zack The celeb mother has often shared adorable pictures of the newborn on social media and as Christmas draws near, she has done so yet again. After 'Judwaa 2', Varun Dhawan to star in 'Biwi No. 1' remake? After successfully remaking David Dhawan directorial and Salman Khan starrer, ‘Judwaa 2’, Varun Dhawan is reportedly planning to star in yet another Salman Khan remake. Pics: Gauri and Suhana Khan party away in Delhi Recently, the two went together to a party in Delhi where they truly had the fun of their lives together. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Wet winter lead to more small wildfires, not less: NASA ​NASA scientists have found that a wet winter corresponds to more small wildfires in the following fire season, not fewer, as is commonly assumed. Large fires behave more "logically," with fewer large fires after a wet winter and more after a dry one. Adolescent brain makes learning easier: Study NASA astronaut, 1st to fly untethered in space, dies at 80 Bruce McCandless was famously photographed in 1984 flying with a hefty spacewalker's jetpack, alone in the cosmic blackness above a blue Earth. He traveled more than 300 feet away from the space shuttle Challenger during the spacewalk. More Science News»

		Sports
		Dhoni No. 1 keeper, is India's first choice till 2019 World Cup: Prasad Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it clear that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to continue till the 2019 World Cup as some of the younger keepers, who have been tried, are not even close to the former Indian captain's level. Vijender Singh registers tenth win on the trot, retains twin titles Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh has so far enjoyed a great run in the professional career, winning all his nine fights, and tonight was no different at a jam-packed Sawai Mansingh Stadium as he emerged as the king of 'Rumble Rajasthan'. Real's title hopes fade as Barca secure 3-0 'Clasico' win Real Madrid's hopes of retaining their La Liga title appeared to be fading fast as goals from Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Aleix Vidal propelled Barcelona to a 3-0 win in the 'Clasico' on Saturday, lifting them 14-points clear of their rivals in the standings. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple is not taking all employees to its $5-billion-Spaceship campus, here's why Apple's new $5 billion "spaceship" campus has captivated the world's attention. But even as Apple celebrates the opening of its gleaming UFO-like headquarters, many company employees are coming to terms with a hard truth: There's not room on the ship for everyone. Home Ministry wants DoT to install 4000 towers in naxal-hit area The Home Affairs Ministry has asked the Department of Telecom to install 4,072 additional mobile towers in naxal-hit areas on priority basis, official sources said. Amazon acquires home security startup Blink Blink on Friday put out word that online retail goliath Amazon has bought the startup specializing in wireless home security cameras. More Technology News»

		Education
		Results for TNDTE Diploma out: Here's how to check Prof Dhirendra Pal Singh appointed UGC chairman CSIR-SERC to launch short-term courses for engineers CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), a national laboratory involved in analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components, will launch courses for engineering graduates and diploma holders in January 2018. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		From Bandra to Dubai: Xmas carolling groups spread cheer Breach Candy palace evokes era of maharajas and a piano-playing scientist Long hair leads cops to chain-snatcher within hours of crime More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		33 women found in dungeons at Rohini baba's UP ashrams One arrested for robbery at pizza store Women claimed they were staying willingly: Cops More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Lingayat minority tag likely before 2018 polls Karnataka mulls death for minors' rapists Mahadayi row: Protesters descend on city, say BSY failed to fulfil promise More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		ORR, flyovers to be closed on New Year eve for safe revelry Police Issue Rules To Party Organizers Maoist Jampanna, who struck terror, gives up People-friendly? Senior cop kicks accused in thana Though Telangana police claim to be implementing people-friendly policing practices, two incidents came to light on Saturday which exposed their brutal side. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Weekend crowd, President visit throw traffic out of gear Roads surrounding Chennai Moffusil Bus Terminus (CMBT) in Koyambedu witnessed traffic snarls ahead of the festive weekend. TRB scam: Police slap case against Noida-based firm Heart of 19-year-old saves poor patient at government hospital Omandurar does second heart transplant More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hangers that hold stories, not just clothes How BJP lost Ashok's Empire Economy should grow by 10%, says Subramanian Swamy More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Five pontoon bridges, 15 ghats for Mela devotees Crores of pilgrims are expected to visit Magh Mela commencing from January 2. The Mela administration claimed that 15 ghats have been set up for the devotees to take holy dip. 2G scam verdict: BJP exposed for its lies, says Anil Shastri A day after a special court acquitted all the accused in the alleged 2G scam, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and former Union minister Anil Shashtri said on Friday said BJP has been exposed for its untruth and propaganda against Congress. With new resolve, Magh to be an eco-friendly affair Last year’s failure not withstanding, authorities have again asked vendors to serve hot and cold beverages at the upcoming Magh Mela only in earthen cups or ‘kulhads’. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen Patnaik removes Damodar Rout as BJD vice president Day after removing him from the cabinet, BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday removed Damodar Rout as vice president of the Biju Janata Dal. Naveen Patnaik removes Damodar Rout as BJD vice president Day after removing him from the cabinet, BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday removed Damodar Rout as vice president of the Biju Janata Dal. Odisha CM dedicates 92 additional '108' ambulances More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Gang-rape verdict: All four convicts jailed till death ASI kills self: CID inquiry, magisterial probe ordered; 2 cops suspended A CID inquiry and a magisterial probe have been ordered and two cops were suspended after an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) committed suicide in Ashoknagar mentioning names of some cops, including district superintendent of police (SP) Dharmendra Bhadoria in a suicide note left in his pocket on Saturday. Is BJP searching for new chief in Madhya Pradesh? More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sector 44 plots choking with construction waste Firozabad court awards life sentence to 3 after 30 years After 30-years of a long wait, the district court of Firozabad awarded life sentences to three accused, who lyched a man with iron-rods back in 1987. Another aide of gangster Vicky Gounder arrested More Chandigarh News»

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