News Digest: Govt finally dilutes rules on cattle sale

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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		India
		Govt finally dilutes rules on cattle sale SC orders release of film on Nanak, but no show in Punjab The court said law and order must be maintained wherever the film is released “and no one shall be allowed to create any disturbance. The film will, however, not be released in Punjab as the producers have themselves decided against it. Cong seeks Goyal's ouster over 'business links' More India News»

		Business
		India looks to use new-found clout to seek better oil bargains Sebi issues framework to club investment limits of foreign govt, related entities 'India can play pivotal role in global fourth industrial revolution' More Business News»

		Environment
		Over 100 tiny plastic bits present in every meal: Study With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste Extinct monitor lizard had four eyes: Study More Environment News»

		World
		Xi defends BRI; says China has no geo-political calculations In a keynote speech outlining his vision at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) at the Chinese city of Boao, Xi said the BRI may be China's idea but its opportunities and outcomes are going to benefit the world. ​Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany due to strikes Thousands of passengers at four German airports, including the biggest hub Frankfurt, were stranded on Tuesday as ground staff and other public sector workers staged walkouts across the country to increase the pressure in a pay dispute. 'Want US diplomat on no-fly list' More World News»

		Entertainment
		Deepika on her rumoured wedding to Ranveer  With gossip mills constantly churning about their impending wedding, there is much hullabaloo surrounding the much awaited Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh wedding. Taimur Ali Khan beats the heat in style! Clad in sky blue T-shirt and trousers, Taimur was snapped as he stepped out of his playschool in Bandra with his nanny. The one-year-old frowned as he stepped out into the heat and needless to say, the toddler looked cute as a button. Sonam-Anand to get married in April? After ‘Virushka’ walked down the aisle last year in December, there were two other gorgeous couple, people looked forward to ring the wedding bells. One was Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh and the other definitely Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja. While the former is rumoured to tie the knot sometime this year, Sonam Kapoor is likely to get hitched to Anand this month! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		10-year baby window key to women's pay gap: Study ​​​Immediately after the first birth, the pay gap between spouses doubles, according to a recent study — entirely driven by a drop in the mother’s pay. Men’s wages keep rising. The same pattern shows up in a variety of research. A third of millennials in US think Earth is flat A recent study conducted by YouGov of 8,215 US adults has discovered that just 66% of 18 to 24-year-olds are convinced that the Earth is round. The results of the research suggest that this is a phenomenon that dwindles as a person gets older, with 94% of people aged 55 and over subscribing to the theory. More and more kids have smartphones before they turn six ​​​Despite parents insisting that 11 is the “ideal” age for children to have a phone, a poll found 25% of children aged six and under already have their own mobile and nearly half of these spend up to 21 hours per week on their devices. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live: Commonwealth Games 2018: Day 7 IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings start their home run with a bang The MA Chidambaram Stadium was bathed in yellow as Chennai Super Kings' loyal fans were in attendance to cheer their team which returned to its den after a gap of 2 years. CSK chased down a stiff target, scoring 205 for 5 and sealing the deal in the penultimate ball of the contest. CWG 2018: Power para-lifter Sachin Chaudhary claims bronze Taking India's overall medal tally to 21, and delivering the first medal from the country's para-athletic contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, was para-powerlifter Sachin Chaudhary who claimed bronze in the men's heavyweight final at the Carrara Sports Arena 1. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iOS 11.3 disables iPhones 8 with third-party displays Apple recently rolled out the iOS 11.3 update and the iPhone users have already started complaining about it. As reported by many, the new iOS 11.3 update is killing the touch functionality on the iPhone 8 models. iPhone fest on Amazon: Get iPhones starting at Rs 17,999 Planning to buy an iPhone? Here’s some good news for you. E-commerce major Amazon has organised an iPhone fest starting today (April 10). This may be your first look at OnePlus 6 smartphone Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has revealed some of the details and specifications of its upcoming flagship smartphone -- OnePlus 6. Now, a render image of the yet-to-be launched smartphone has surfaced online. A new image of OnePlus 6 has popped up online revealing the front panel of the handset. More Technology News»

		Education
		CISCE to soon publish an updated school safety manual All medical colleges will have to start PG courses by 2020 In an attempt to increase the number of postgraduate medical seats, the Medical Council of India (MCI) has amended the admission regulations and made it mandatory for all medical colleges offering MBBS to start postgraduate courses by 2020-21. Osmania University announces D.P.Ed 1st Sem Feb 2018 Exam Results, check @ osmania.ac.in The Osmania University has declared D.P.ED first Semester February 2018 results on Monday i.e., April 9, 2018. In order to check the results candidates would need their Hall Ticket number. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai opens its heart for a cause, marathon nets Rs 34 crore for charity In its 15th year, the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018 broke previous records by raising around Rs 34 crore for charity through its philanthropy partner, United Way Mumbai. Double murder: Sena asks CM to suspend arrested BJP MLA A delegation of Shiv Sena ministers met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis before the state cabinet meeting on Tuesday to demand the suspension and expulsion of BJP MLA Shivaji Kardile, arrested on Monday following the death of two local Sena leaders in Ahmednagar. Why is government in hurry to pay tainted contractor, asks PIL The Kondhane dam project was one of the key cases in TOI’s irrigation scam expose in 2012 (see box). Activists filed a PIL that year alleging largescale corruption in the award of 15 irrigation projects in the state. Subsequently, an SIT was formed and an ACB probe began. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Board exams rescheduled for April 27 The CBSE on Tuesday announced April 27 as the rescheduled date to conduct Class X and XII exams in Punjab, which had to be cancelled due to Bharat Bandh. Government finally dilutes rules on cattle sale The Centre has finally scrapped its controversial notification on a ban on sale of animals for slaughter in livestock markets and come out with new draft rules doing away with the clause on “restrictions on sale of cattle”. This means cattle, including cows, can be sold in animal markets, even for slaughter wherever it is legal. 3 arrested, 29kg heroin seized in Delhi Cops received tip-off that a person from Kashmir would be delivering a large consignment to a man from Afghanistan, who lived in south Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru firm makes it to finals of $20m global XPrize contest Infrastructural damage during Hanuman statue transportation put at Rs 1crore A book of ideas for BJP's electoral win, but lack of execution embarrasses party More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Suicide bid by farmer at CM's office A 24-year-old farmer attempted commit suicide, by consuming pesticide, near the chief minister's camp office on Tuesday. Commandos steal the show with their acrobatic prowess Their acrobatic skills were seen to be believed.Union home minister Rajnath Singh was in awe.So was the top Telangana police brass, retired Army officers and others. NSG is Sudarshan Chakra, can handle any crisis, says Rajnath Singh More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		10 wooden idols go missing from temple in Mamallapuram Metropolitan court building in Egmore ready for hearings TNPCB junks Sterlite's application for renewal More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No anticipatory bail for Bhatnagars Ahmedabad at 39°C, Surendranagar hottest at 40.7°C Preparedness, awareness drive will be key to heat plan More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP: Villagers pool money, labour to construct bridge on Belan river Fed up of false assurances from district authorities and public representatives, residents of more than three dozen villages from Koraon tehsil of the district have joined hands to construct a bridge on Belan river on their own to finally end their connectivity woes. Students block highway, pelt stones at cars Shivam Shukla, a second year BTech student, succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Lucknow after he was brutally attacked by assailants near Mahuari village on Friday.Shukla's friend was also injured in the attack. 2 minor girls burnt alive by uncle More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CII move to withdraw from Make in Odisha conclave disappointing: State industries department Naveen Patnaik assures protection to the OAS officers Centre proposes to upgrade state-run training institute of stone sculpture at Konark More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'She Corridor' to make women feel safe, and have a blast too 7th pay benefit to civic staff comes with riders After April 2 violence, anti-quota protests largely peaceful More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		INLD promotes waste decomposer to check stubble burning threat To provide an alternative to burning of crop residue, INLD's Hisar MP Dushyant Chautala has proposed the use of waste decomposer in fields, which would convert the crop residue into compost. RBI releases Rs 18crore cash credit limit for purchase of wheat The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday released Rs 18,124.85 crore cash credit limit (CCL) to the Punjab government for purchase of wheat in the ongoing rabi season. Mixed response in Punjab to anti-quota bandh call Amritsar/ There was a mixed response to the Bharat Bandh call given by various groups opposing the caste-based reservation for education and jobs in the country in parts of Punjab on Tuesday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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