News Digest: BJP moves out of LBZ, pressure on other parties to follow suit

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		Monday, February 19, 2018
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		India
		BJP moves out of LBZ, pressure on other parties to follow suit ​​TOI has learnt that the BJP will operate from the new headquarters from Monday, though there was no word on when the party will surrender the 11, Ashoka Road bungalow. Niravs don't surprise us, for scam is India's seventh season Even before India became a republic, the then Indian high commissioner to the UK V K Krishna Menon ignored protocol and signed a Rs 80 lakh contract with a foreign firm for supply of 200 jeeps to the Indian Army. PM Modi opens 'biggest party office in world' ​​While PM Modi lauded Amit Shah and his team for building the multi-storeyed, three-tower HQ in 18 months, the party chief said the building was bigger than the office of any political party in the world. More India News»

		Business
		Ex-Ranbaxy CEO restrained from selling properties in bank loan default case A bench headed by presiding officer GVK Raju passed the interim direction on an application by Yes Bank seeking recovery of Rs 569.64 crore loan given to Oscar Investment Ltd. for which Malvinder M Singh was a guarantor. Crisil puts PNB ratings on watch after Nirav Modi scam Crisil said it will remove the ratings from 'watch' and take a final rating action once it has clarity on the matter. The agency said it continues to factor in the expectation of strong support from the government, established franchise and strong market position in the banking sector, adequate capitalisation and resource profile. ONGC to bid for Iran's South Azadegan oilfield, rework Farzad-B cost OVL is one of the 34 companies Iran pre-qualified last year for development of South Azadegan field, which contains an estimated 33 billion barrels of oil in place, of which 6 billion barrels are deemed recoverable. More Business News»

		Environment
		Chinese giant pandas unveiled to public in Finland Two giant pandas on loan from China have been unveiled at a zoo in central Finland and they have frolicked, galloped, climbed trees and played in the snow after a month-long quarantine. 100,000 orangutans killed in Borneo Borneo orangutans dying off as forests are lost: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Judiciary, military have become my enemies: Nawaz Sharif Calls for gun control grow louder after Florida shooting Organizers behind the Women's March, an anti-Trump and female empowerment protest, called for a 17-minute, nationwide walkout by teachers and students on March 14. The Network for Public Education, an advocacy organization for public schools, announced a day of walkouts, sit-ins and other events on school campuses on April 20. Israeli PM sends condolences over Iran plane crash More World News»

		Entertainment
		Swara calls open letter to Bhansali "stupid" Amy Jackson dating a British businessman? 'Race 3': Interesting facts about the film ‘Race 3’ promises to be slicker and grander than its predecessors and here are a few interesting facts on the upcoming film starring Salman Khan. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro plans to launch India's 2nd space observatory ​​​Isro made the announcement of opportunity on February 3 to seek proposals from all institutions currently involved in astronomy/astrophysics for the development of scientific instruments for astronomy payload and mission. 'Rock stripes' on Mars may point to presence of water NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity - which completed 5,000 Martian days - has spotted "rock stripes" on the red planet similar to those seen on some mountain slopes on Earth that result from repeated cycles of freezing and thawing of wet soil. Novel stroke treatment repairs damaged brain tissue Researchers have developed a new treatment for stroke that reduces brain damage and accelerates the brain's healing tendencies. The treatment called AB126 was developed using extracellular vesicles (EV) -- fluid-filled structures known as exosomes -- which are generated from human neural stem cells. More Science News»

		Sports
		1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar five-for helps India beat SA by 28 runs After thrashing the hosts 5-1 in the ODI series, India started the T20I series with a comprehensive 28-run win over South Africa in the first of the three-match series at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. New World No.1 Federer wins Rotterdam for 97th title Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings by winning the Rotterdam Open on Sunday, his 97th career title. The 36-year-old, the oldest No.1 in history, thrashed Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in a one-sided final. India vs South Africa: AB de Villiers ruled out of T20I series South Africa's injury woes continued with their star batsman AB de Villiers being ruled out of the three-match T20I series due to a knee injury on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		How to restore your WhatsApp account in case you lose your phone or its gets stolen However, in case you meet such misfortune there's lot that needs to be done. One of this is also to ensure that no stranger gets hold of your WhatsApp account. City Union loses $2 million in cyberattack, retrieves half The ministry of external affairs and consulates in the respective countries have been alerted. The bank is hopeful of getting all the money back, Kamakodi said. How to restore deleted Google contacts Google contacts play a very important role when it comes to storing all the information from our friends and business associates. More Technology News»

		Education
		Telugu-must ordinance for schools leaves parents jittery Agitating teachers postpone strike for board exams in Odisha Dynamic duo from Armed Forces Medical College win Pune leg of Tata Crucible campus quiz More Education News»

		Mumbai
		RTOs propose 'foolproof' GPS meters for 1 lakh autos City RTOs have proposed installation of ‘foolproof ’ GPS-enabled meters in over one lakh autorickshaws. An auto meter was found rigged in Jogeshwari few days back. The driver, Nitin Narale, who was booked for cheating, has been detained for questioning, police sources said. State to get integrated digital industrial zone Reliance Industries, the country’s largest private sector company in terms of revenues, along with several global firms, will invest over Rs 60,000 crore in the next 10 years to set up India’s first-ever integrated digital industrial area in Maharashtra, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Sunday. New technology promises Mumbai-Pune trip in 20 minutes A US-based firm developing a near-supersonic mode of onground passenger travel on Sunday signed an ‘intent agreement’ with Maharashtra to build a transport system between Mumbai and Pune which aims to bring down travel time between the two cities to 20 minutes from three hours. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		HC: Before changing master plan, think of effect on environment Before making any change to the city’s master plan, policymakers should consider its possible impact on the environment as well as the burden it would impose on civic amenities, the Delhi high court has said. Walk of life: 10k turn up for good health In a loud and colourful affair, thousands of Delhiites sporting track pants and jogging shoes took part in the Max Bupa Walk for Health, organised in association with The Times of India. Engineering student among 4 thieves held A gang of burglars, including a civil engineering student, was busted in southeast Delhi’s Okhla Mandi on Saturday night. The accused were committing burglaries in south and southeast Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		400 IIM-Bengalore students bag 462 job offers Goondaism: Haris Jr hands BJP election issue on a silver platter Police delayed booking FIR for 4 hours, say friends More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telugu-must ordinance for schools leaves parents jittery 'Innovation backbone for defence' MBA student hangs self while on video call with male friend More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN symbolist finds links between Indus and Tamil scripts Can Aadhaar bring an end to female foeticide? Eateries on footpath make way but AIADMK man's encroachment untouched More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Jignesh Meavni misbehaved: Police Joint commissioner of police, crime branch, J K Bhatt told the media on Sunday that Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani had misbehaved with cops while he was being detained near Saraspur. Bhatt said that the police will send a detailed report to the assembly speaker with evidence such as CCTV footage and news reports. The self-immolation of a Dalit activist, Bhanu Vankar, on the premises of Patan collector’s office earlier in the week had triggered widespread protests across the state. Mevani had called for a bandh in Ahmedabad on Sunday and had urged people to gather around Dr Ambedkar’s statue at Sarangpur Circle. Dalit protests: Mevani, 100 others detained Backyard bird counting ends today A number of institutions and individuals from Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat have participated in Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and Campus Bird Count (CBC), global initiatives to identify and document the birds in different habitats. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UPPSC revamps PCS exam pattern Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has completely revamped the Provincial Civil Services-2018 exam on the pattern of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Sangam city gets Rs 1,500 crore for Kumbh The state government has allocated Rs 1,500 crores for holding Kumbh in 2019.UP finance minister Rajesh Agarwal declared this while presenting the Yogi government's second annual Budget in the Assembly on Friday. Ghaziabad school death: Chairman, principal charged More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bird hit forces flight's emergency landing Agitating teachers postpone strike for board exams in Odisha Paradip panics as 3 crows test positive for bird flu "As many as 40 crows have died in the town this year, till January 30.The samples we collected were sent to the Animal Disease Research Laboratory in Cuttack. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth dies after being kicked out of moving train near Bhopal Spurned youth stabs girl in Katni market Damoh cop attacked for stopping molestation (220) More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Academicians, writers remember Asma Jahangir as 'Lioness of Pak Punjab' Kiran Choudhry flays Khattar govt of disbanding Ambala Municipal Corporation Haryana govt allots plot to martyr's wife The Haryana government has given its approval to allot a residential plot to the widow of martyr Mohammed Sadik, who was killed in an anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir. More Chandigarh News»

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