News Digest: Uphaar case: Gopal Ansal moves SC for relief

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, February 28, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Uphaar case: Gopal Ansal moves SC for relief Real estate tycoon Gopal Ansal moved the Supreme Court on Monday seeking parity in sentence with elder brother Sushil Ansal in the Uphaar fire tragedy case, that is he does not want to undergo the remaining part of his one year sentence. Man 'eyeing' US envoy post says he's target of fake news Chicago-based Indian American businessman Shalabh Kumar, who’s reportedly in the running to become the next US envoy to India, has denounced “fake news” as being behind recent reports targeting him in the US media. Govt may shut down 7 lakh shell companies in war on black cash Many of these firms had carried out high-value transactions and deposited huge amounts of cash in banks following demonetisation of high-value currency notes. More India News»

		Business
		'Note ban affected auto sales in north and west' Withdrawal of old 500 and 1,000 rupee notes affected automobile sales in north and west India but the sales in southern region were not, said a Kotak Institutional Equities report. According to the report, passenger vehicle demand was less impacted than that of two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. Railways partners with India Post in parcel business The Railways will now provide space to postal department and private players to ferry their parcels in the guard's compartment of some selected trains. Railways, which earns about Rs 2000 crore a year from parcel buisness, aims to attract more parcel with the increased e-commerce activities. RIL stock gains 5%, m-cap tops Rs 4 lakh crore Reliance Industries Limited is the second company after TCS to cross Rs 4 lakh crore market cap mark. TCS market valuation stands at Rs 4,90,419.81 crore. The stock was the top gainer among the bluechips on both Sensex and Nifty. More Business News»

		Environment
		Soon, a database of all zoo animals across the country The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), an autonomous body under the Union ministry of environment and forests, is soon going to initiate a project to tag all zoo animals to prepare a comprehensive database of animals in all Indian zoos. Czech zoo welcomes baby Indian rhinoceros Tiger, leopard found dead near Bhopal More Environment News»

		World
		4 N Korean spies involved in Kim killing: Seoul South Korea's intelligence service says four North Korean government spies were involved in the killing of North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother. It also said that the involvement of the North Korean spies is evidence that the Pyongyang government was behind Kim Jong Nam's death. Donald Trump: Different strokes Air strike kills key Afghan Taliban commander An air strike has killed an Afghan Taliban commander who twice oversaw the capture of a strategic northern city, officials said, in a major blow to the insurgent group. He had led the insurgents to mount several attacks in Kunduz since 2011. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Sarkar 3' poster: Amitabh Bachchan, Yami Gautam, Manoj Bajpayee steal the show The poster of Ram Gopal Varma’s much awaited drama ‘Sarkar 3’ is out and is indeed intense and intriguing. Rani Mukerji confirms comeback with 'Hichki' She took everyone by storm with her power-packed performance as the policewoman in 'Mardaani', and then took time off for motherhood. Now, actress Rani Mukerji is returning to the big screen with 'Hichki', which she says is built on a positive response. Video Alert: The most fashion-forward looks from the 89th Academy Awards It was a night of glamour and high fashion at the 89th Academy Awards, with Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars in attendance. With more than 50 shades of red, green and grey on the red carpet, the Oscar night was a fashion gala to reckon with. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA may send robotic spacecraft to Sun next year IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Security Technology for IoTs Intelligent teenagers 'twice as likely to smoke cannabis' More Science News»

		Sports
		'Indecision' Review System: India get 17 out of 55 calls right He may have been a vocal advocate of Decision Review System but Kohli's dismal success ratio indicates that calling for referrals is not exactly his 'calling card'. The five-match England series against India was start of India using DRS -- something they had strong reservations during Dhoni's era. ISSF WC: Jitu-Heena pair wins mixed event for 10m air pistol In an event where coordination plays a key role, Jitu Rai teamed up with Heena Sidhu to finish ahead of Japan's Yukari Konishi and Tomoyuki Matsuda 5-3. Slovenia's Naphaswan Yangpaiboon and Kevin Venta were placed third. Kohli named captain of the year at ESPNcricinfo Awards Winners were selected by an independent jury including former cricket greats, ESPNcricinfo's senior editors, comprising Ian Chappell, Mahela Jayawardene, Ramiz Raja, Isa Guha, Sambit Bal, Courtney Walsh, Mark Butcher and Simon Taufel among others. More Sports News»

		Technology
		How Indian IT companies are reworking their business models IT companies are reworking every part of their business -- from how to win deals to how to cut costs with the help of outside consultants -- as they look to weather the perfect storm created by automation, protectionism in their major markets, and investors seeking bigger payouts. Reliance Jio Happy New Year Offer: Vodafone not giving up the fight Vodafone today told the Delhi High Court that it would amend its plea to challenge the two TRAI orders giving a clean chit to the free offers of Reliance JIO (RJIO). World's most-successful investor reveals why he is betting big on Apple Warren Buffett says he's investing heavily in Apple, believing that once consumers begin using the company's products they aren't likely to stop. More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Woman takes ex-girlfriend to court for posting her nude photo online Ferry between Nariman Point & Borivli may start by October Commuters run into 16-hour nightmare on Harbour line More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'I too will take bullet for my country,' Gurmehar tweets Gurmehar Kaur moves Delhi Women's Commission over rape threats Delhi Commission of Women extended security to Lady Shri Ram College student Gurmehar Kaur after she received rape threats for having spoken out against ABVP in the aftermath of violence at Ramjas College last week. Kaur registered a complaint with DCW in this regard on Monday. Attendance at Ramjas thin Classes resumed at Ramjas College on Monday amid heavy police presence even as a feeling of anxiety hung in the air.The number of students who attended classes was, however, much lower than usual. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Standalone pre-schools to come under government lens The government on Monday indicated that preschools will be brought under the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, and schools teaching toddlers must register with the block education officer. A draft proposal proposes stiff penalties for schools which flout rules. Class X student stabbed to death outside school in Bengaluru A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death out side his scho ol campus in Yelahanka, North Benga luru, on Mon day afterno on. A traffic policeman found N Harsha Raj lying on the ground with a chest injury near the railway bridge, about 200 metres from Yelahanka police station, around 3pm. Act of self-defence may not get legal cover More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Third braveheart saved Alok by bandaging wound with his shirt This evil act will only strengthen our community, says Olathe mayor Tight security at airport as coffin arrives, govt gives healing touch More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		When heritage has no market value HC exempts minority students from Tamil exam Now, access FIRs at the click of a mouse More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Friend goes missing, friendship grows stronger Tale of Mahatma and his poet friend to be retold on stage CS exams: Nine Amdavadis in top 25 More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yuvraj: This buffalo is worth Rs 9.25 crore His daily diet consists of 20 litres of milk, 10 kg fruits especially apple, turnip, 5 kg green fodder and 5 kg dry straw . His routine also includes a five-km walk daily. Will Muslim voters be ready to make small losses for bigger gains in polls? At a chai shop near Faizabad junction, discussions on the elections veer towards the Muslim vote. Barring cab driver Azam, nobody wants to hazard a guess on whether it's getting divided between the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP. Age no deterrent, man casts vote at 105 years Hundred-and-five-year old Ram Sajeevan Singh cast his vote at Gandhi Inter College polling booth at Sherdeeh in Phoolpur during the fourth phase of the Assembly elections in Allahabad on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar school with 406 kids bordering wildlife sanctuary has no boundary wall Parents send their kids to school and feel safe till s/he remains in school. IIMC's Odisha alumni meet held at Dhenkanal campus The Odisha Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA) organised its annual alumni meet on Sunday. The event 'IFFCO Connections 2017' took place at IIMC's Dhenkanal Campus and saw huge participation by students and alumni alike. Govt-aided college teachers threaten to boycott plus two exam More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Interstate gang that broke into eight houses in one night busted The detection of crime branch (DCB) busted an inter-state gang of burglars on Monday and arrested one person from Bhopal. Raids on illegal 'investment advisers' across MP No ragging, NRI girl too sensitive: MANIT More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjabi varsity holds 2-day folk festival CZA to start conservation program of 26 critically endangered animals Member secretary of Central Zoo Authority (CZA), DN Singh said that CZA is going to initiate conservation measures for 26 critically endangered species which include snow leopard, musk deer, red panda, rhinoceros in zoos across the country; also in the works is marking of all zoo animals to prepare a comprehensive database animals in all Indian zoos. This, officials said, will be a path-breaking initiative that will help in cross-breeding, treatment of diseases and conservation of animals at global level. Punjabis find a new Abdali More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Go digital, be a soldier against graft: PM Modi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 27, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Go digital, be a soldier against graft: PM Modi Judicial appointment: SC-govt consensus on national security clause? The Supreme Court collegium is likely to come around to accept the Centre's stance that it can turn down names of judges recommended for appointment to the high courts and Supreme Court on grounds of national security on the condition that the reasons are recorded in writing. Maharashtra dance ban: Bar girls move apex court They termed Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dances in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (working therein) Act, 2016 as arbitrary and violative of their right to earn a livelihood through legitimate means. More India News»

		Business
		Anil Ambani to spell out defence business plans Pitching defence business as the main growth driver, Anil Ambani will brief the sectoral and market analysts on Monday about future plans of his Reliance Group in this segment. This is the first time that Ambani or his group Reliance infrastructure is hosting an analyst meet for defence business. Bank strike likely on February 28, may dent services Most of the banks, including SBI, PNB and BoB, have already informed their customers that functioning of branches and offices will be impacted if the strike takes off. The functioning of private lenders is expected to be normal except delay in cheque clearances. India poised to be more open, less protectionist: Jaitley More Business News»

		Environment
		Czech zoo welcomes baby Indian rhinoceros Tiger, leopard found dead near Bhopal Rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier slows The rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier has slowed down to 11 metres since 2008 from the maximum of 35 metres recorded in 1974, according to experts at the Almora-based GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD) who conducted a study of the glacier located in Uttarkashi from 2008 till 2016. More Environment News»

		World
		IS planning attacks in Britain: Lawyer Donald Trump: Different strokes Muslim staff quits Trump govt after travel ban A bold Hijab-wearing Muslim ex-White House staffer of Bangladeshi-origin has said she quit her job after US President Donald Trump announced his controversial travel ban, lasting just eight days in the new administration. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: New still from Saif Ali Khan's 'Chef' A new still is out from ‘Chef’ where Saif is in conversation with Svar Kamble at a food stall, who plays his son. Shah Rukh Khan denies that he refused to work with Kangana Ranaut Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has denied reports that he didn't want to work with actress Kangana Ranaut in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film. Amitabh Bachchan thanks Pranab Mukherjee for lauding 'Pink' Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is elated with an overwhelming response he got from President Pranab Mukherjee after watching 'Pink'. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		IIT Kharagpur Scientists Develop Security Technology for IoTs Intelligent teenagers 'twice as likely to smoke cannabis' Paternity to pimples, DNA tests take a lifestyle leap Be it acne or weight, folks are now getting to the root of the problem to seek customised health solutions More Science News»

		Sports
		Kalinga Lancers beat Dabang Mumbai to lift maiden HIL title Skipper Moritz Fuerste (30th, 58th) converted two penalty corners for the Lancers before Glenn Turner (18th minute) struck a field effort for the Odisha outfit, which lost the final last year to Jaypee Punjab Warriors. Dhoni is still good enough for all three formats: Kaif His ability as a finisher has come under scanner but MS Dhoni's century against Chhattisgarh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has made rival captain Mohammed Kaif believe that he could have still continued playing all three formats. Australian players think very highly of Sriram: McDermott Former Australia bowling coach Craig McDermott, who had worked with Sriram during the World T20 in India, reserved special words for the 41-year-old former India and Tamil Nadu cricketer. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nokia 3310 to be relaunched at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, price and more Nokia to launch four new smartphones at MWC 2017: Likely specifications, prices and more Huawei P10, P10 Plus launch at MWC 2017: Expected price, specifications and more More Technology News»

		Education
		Despite opposition Stephen's decides to seek autonomous status Amid protests by students and teachers, the Governing Body of the prestigious St Stephen's College on Saturday decided to go ahead with the proposal seeking autonomy for the institution. Makarand Paranjape emerges as front runner for top post at IIAS We want to promote innovation: Javadekar More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Top-up mediclaim must cover all costs above base policy Opposition plans no-trust motion in Mharashtra BEST ordered to pay Rs 24 lakh to youth paralysed in hit & run More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops to use mobile games to promote road safety The city traffic police will now use mobile and computer games to spread road safety awareness among students of Classes VI -VIII. Curiosity about washing machine killed twins It was curiosity that took the lives of the three-year-old twins, Laksh and Neeshu, at Avantika housing complex, Rohini. Gangster wanted for multiple killings nabbed In what is being seen as a breakthrough in curbing the Najafgarh gangwars in southwest Delhi, a special cell arrested a notorious gangster who was at the centre of several killings since last year on Sunday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man, 45, dies after wife kicks him in the testicles A man died when his 35-year-old wife allegedly kicked him in the testicles. The incident occurred in the wee hours of Sunday at Byatarayanapura, in west Bengaluru. Cabbies want to hold hunger strike at park, cops say no The drivers, who have been protesting against cab aggregators Ola and Uber for the past four days, were denied permission by police to hold a demonstration and hunger strike at Bannappa Park on KG Road. The drivers, who have been staying off the roads, alleged that they were denied their right to protest with no valid reason. Registry may not be enough to nail offenders on prowl The Kerala government's decision to roll out a registry of sex offenders has led to demands for the same in Karnataka as well.Recent incidents of alleged sexual abuse by a city preschool staffer has also resulted in parents petitioning for a similar registry. They are also citing the existence of a similar system in the US. ​ More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		PGECET to be held online Baby croc tried to attack kids near drain, stood ground for three days MCI blocks Nims bid to start 2 PG courses More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Swanky racecars test police patience A fleet of luxury racecars and a road made for a driver to step hard on the gas.But were the drivers of the vehicles involved in a test of speed?. Burglars steal laptop, iPhone, cash Burglars struck the house of Chinese national in Neelankarai on Saturday night and escaped with a laptop, an iPhone and $200, police said. 'Advances in genetics have changed epilepsy treatment' For centuries, it was referred to as a sacred disease and the afflicted sought treatment in temples rather than the physician's shop. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two arrested for stabbing youth to death over affair After 22 years, shopkeeper to be jailed for adulteration Chotila temple was third on their hit list: ATS officials More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Yuvraj: This buffalo is worth Rs 9.25 crore His daily diet consists of 20 litres of milk, 10 kg fruits especially apple, turnip, 5 kg green fodder and 5 kg dry straw . His routine also includes a five-km walk daily. Will Muslim voters be ready to make small losses for bigger gains in polls? At a chai shop near Faizabad junction, discussions on the elections veer towards the Muslim vote. Barring cab driver Azam, nobody wants to hazard a guess on whether it's getting divided between the SP-Congress alliance and the BSP. Age no deterrent, man casts vote at 105 years Hundred-and-five-year old Ram Sajeevan Singh cast his vote at Gandhi Inter College polling booth at Sherdeeh in Phoolpur during the fourth phase of the Assembly elections in Allahabad on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		MoS Railways Rajen Gohain to visit East Coast Railway Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Rajen Gohain will visit East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday. German tourist tries to storm into Puri temple, 'attacks' priest A 35-year-old German tourist allegedly tried to barge into Puri Jagannath Temple, which is off limits to non-Hindus, and assaulted a priest for stopping his way on Sunday. Young-at-heart senior citizens look for partners for twilight years Sixty two year old Tanuja Rath lost her husband 27 years back. But she did not lose hope. Continued her job, raised her two children as a single parent. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Vyapam: 96 candidates lied that middlemen were dead Cong biggies swear unity, workers raise slogans for satraps Eco-friendly rickshaws for connectivity to BRTS bus stops More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Power of 25 villages' water works snapped Police await autopsy report to act Pvt firm given 3 months to cover dog sterilization target More Chandigarh News»

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