News Digest: Info officers urge new I&B minister to revoke transfer orders

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, May 19, 2018
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		India
		Info officers urge new I&B minister to revoke transfer orders Oppn hails SC ruling, presents united stand against BJP decision of the governor to invite BJP to form government in the state.Opposition leaders were prompt to welcome the SC ruling. BJP's received a jolt, claims Cong Bopaiah had disqualified 11 disgruntled BJP and five independent MLAs ahead of a trust vote to help the Yeddyurappa government in 2011. More India News»

		Business
		Here's why China may buy US goods worth $200 billion Maximum city Mumbai sees max hike in petrol price in 7 years Of late, the change in fuel prices gave become a more common feature. Since June 16 last year, the government allowed oil companies to revise fuel prices on a daily basis, citing 'transparency' in pricing with regard to global rates as the reason. Oil price rise to inflate import bill by up to $50 billion: Govt More Business News»

		Environment
		'Over 300 mammal species yet to be discovered' The research, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, estimated a total of 5,860 mammal species currently in existence - more than previously thought. Greenpeace: Paper giant cut forests during conservation pact Greenpeace has ended a five-year truce with one of the world's largest paper companies, accusing it of cutting down tropical forests in Indonesia during the entire time the two were cooperating on conservation. Europe's bottled water producers seek to increase plastic recycling Europe's bottled water producers set a goal on Tuesday of raising collection rates of plastic bottles to 90 per cent by 2025 from 60 per cent to improve recycling and cut pollution. More Environment News»

		World
		EU launches steps to fight US sanctions on Iran The European Union took steps avoid reimposed US sanctions on Iran and save the international nuclear deal as a rift with Washington widened. The European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, moved to help EU firms skirt US penalties and have member governments directly pay Iran's central bank for oil. Trump offers Kim no toppling pledge for giving up nukes Putin to meet Merkel to talk about Iran, Ukraine, energy More World News»

		Entertainment
		Mallika Sherawat looks divine in white  'Veere Di Wedding' new poster Get ready to witness girl power take over the theatres on June 1, as Kareena Kapoor Khan and her Veere's Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania gear up to set the screen on fire Ex-cop: Sridevi's death could be a murder The world is grieving the loss of legendary actress Sridevi who left for her heavenly abode in the most unexpected way. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		How chikungunya virus causes arthritis pain decoded Since chikungunya uses Mxra8 protein as a handle to open a door into cells, the researchers tested whether preventing the virus from grabbing that handle could reduce infection. They deluged the virus with decoy handles, reasoning that chikungunya would grab the decoy and be locked out of cells. Toothpase ingredient may combat severe lung disease: Study Researchers at Michigan State University in the US have found that, when triclosan, a substance that reduces or prevents bacteria from growing, is combined with antibiotic tobramycin, it kills the cells that protect the cystic fibrosis (CF) bacteria, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, by up to 99.9%. NASA satellites reveal freshwater decline in India Scientists led by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in the US used data on human activities to map locations where freshwater is changing around the globe and why. The study, published in the journal Nature, found that Earth's wet land areas are getting wetter and dry areas are getting drier. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Harshal, Mishra star as Delhi beat Chennai On a difficult wicket, Delhi Daredevils got the better of Chennai Super Kings, recording a convincing 34-run in an Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kolta on Friday night. Chasing 163, CSK managed 128/6 putting up a solid defence on their home turf to ensure Chennai will have to wait more to ensure a top-two finish. BCCI unhappy as Pietersen selected to deliver Pataudi lecture The friction between the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI office-bearers has come to the fore again. This time it’s over Kevin Pietersen being selected to deliver the MAK Pataudi lecture after Kumar Sangakkara was unavailable to deliver the speech. Stop whingeing, get on with game: Warne to Aussies Warne, who was part of the commentary team in South Africa when the ball-tampering scandal happened, said he sensed a problem in the Australia camp when they started complaining about the opposition after things didn't go their way. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 gets a price cut, now costs Rs 29,999 Xiaomi's flagship smartphone from 2017, Mi Mix 2 has received a permanent price cut in the country. The smartphone was launched back in October 2017 at Rs 35,999.Post the price cut, the handset is now selling at Rs 29,999. This iPhone X is more expensive than Gold-engraved iPhone editions Russian company Caviar is known for introducing some really interesting iPhone cases. After releasing a gold made iPhone X case, the company has now produced a case with solar panels for the iPhone X. Google Chrome browser to show all HTTP websites as 'not secure' This step has been taken by Chrome security team due to rise in HTTPS usage. More Technology News»

		Education
		Tamil Nadu PG medical counselling to begin on Saturday Counselling for postgraduate degree, PG diploma and MDS courses is all set to begin on Saturday. Anna University extends changes introduced in core engineering question papers to all affiliated colleges Basic science papers in first semester, including physics, chemistry and mathematics besides English will continue to have only two sections. Manipal Academy again ranked number one private university by The Week The Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, has been ranked number one private university nationally for the fourth successive year in the just released ‘India’s Best Universities’ edition of The Week. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		100 extra MBBS seats likely as government college may get nod for ops this year First online JEE (Advanced) tomorrow, 1.6 lakh students hope it's glitch-free Aadhaar verification relief for ailing elderly More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Tragedy averted as another CR motorman jumps signal at CST Saving Yamuna: HC seeks Centre's stand HC raps local agencies, says nobody cares about sanitation staff More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bike-borne men hack history-sheeter to death year-old history-sheeter to death outside his real estate office in Vasanthnagar on Friday evening. Deve Gowda offers prayers at Tirupati shrine on his birthday Virat Kohli launches new luxury watch store in Bengaluru Tissot launches its new store in Malleswaram. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		100 stray dogs culled in Telangana, case filed 100 stray dogs culled in Telangana, case registered Use NREGA to end agriculture labour crisis, Kavitha urges Modi More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		BJP to face more such defeats in coming months, says Yechury Field officers can now check pvt school fee Fake I-T men con 2 families of gold, cash within 24 hrs More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Sex and education city 'I am god's incarnation, can't waste time in office' Local residents clash with AMC's cattle menace team More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Health boost for BPL families with e-urban PHCs Allahabad dentist to be part of global mentors SUV follows police van taking criminal to court, nine held More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha: Goods train engine runs 100m leaving wagons behind Odisha organises investors' meet in Kolkata In the run up to the Make in Odisha conclave 2018, the state government on Thursday organized an investors’ meet in Kolkata to showcase business ecosystem in Odisha. Odisha: Samaleshwari Express derails, passengers safe Howrah-Jagdalpur Samaleshwari Express (train number 18005) got derailed near Keutaguda station in Rayagada district on Friday. No injury or casualty has been reported. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: NGT notice to Pachmari cantonment board over 'illegal' waste disposal National Green Tribunal has issued notice to cantonment board over alleged 'illegal' disposal of waste in Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) and Pachmari Biosphere reserve. A fun-filled farewell bash for BSSS students The second year students of Bhopal School of Social Sciences gave a fun filled farewell bash to the final year students. The party which was marked with a lot of nostalgia was organised Hottest day of the season in Bhopal at 43.7 degree Celsius More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Passengers aboard special train irked by delay, cockroaches in water drum Training workshop for counsellors PU seeks changes to sack sex offenders More Chandigarh News»

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