News Digest: Storming encounter site is like ending life, warns J&K DG

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, March 31, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Storming encounter site is like ending life, warns J&K DG Youths who storm the encounter sites in the Valley to hurl stones at security personnel are committing suicide, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said and appealed to them to refrain from such activity. “In the encounter, even security forces and police take cover of a bulletproof vehicle or a house. Nobel laureate's relative shot in Pakistan's sectarian violence A leader of Pakistan's Ahmadi community and a relative of Nobel laureate Dr Abdus Salam was shot on Thursday in Punjab's Nankana Sahib. UP's IS module blew up IED near PM rally venue The original plan was to target the `secured area' inside the rally but the terror squad couldn't get access due to heavy security there according to the interrogation report of Atif Muzaffar, the leader of the IS aligned team, exclusively accessed by TOI. More India News»

		Business
		Indian telcos tower sales are credit positive, Fitch says Indian telecom companies’ plans to sell tower assets or stakes in tower subsidiaries are credit positive, Fitch Ratings has said. Tata Power launches online application for power supply Now, consumers can directly fill in the relevant details, upload their self-attested supporting documents & apply for connection well within 10 minutes. Moreover, they can also track the status of their application through the company's website and have direct access to Open Access Applications. Rupee takes pause after 3-day hectic run, ends at 64.92 More Business News»

		Environment
		Plants' emission standards shouldn't be diluted: Green bodies Green bodies on Thursday demanded that emission standards set for thermal power plants should not be diluted and said inadequate execution of such norms worsens air pollution killing 1.2 million people in India every year. Chinese demand for elephant ivory drops: Report The price of ivory in China has dropped sharply as the country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year, a leading elephant conservation group said in a new report on Wednesday. Temperature drop led to mass extinction  More Environment News»

		World
		South Korea's ousted leader Park Geun-Hye arrested She becomes the third former leader to be arrested over corruption in Asia's 4th-largest economy, where politics and big business have long been closely tied. She was impeached by parliament in December, as her corruption scandal coupled with mounting economic frustrations triggered demonstrations. Trump's tweet sets tone for first meeting with China leader US President Donald Trump set the tone for a tense first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping by tweeting that the US could no longer tolerate massive trade deficits and job losses. The White House said Trump would host Xi next Thursday and Friday at his Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida. Paris exhibition explores racism amid tensions in France "We and the Others, Prejudices of Racism," which opens Friday to the French public at Paris' Museum of Mankind, comes at a prescient moment during a divisive presidential campaign that's been rife with anti-Islam rhetoric. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Varun, Arjun swear by their acting guru 'Begum Jaan' song unites Indo-Pak singers Meet 'Naam Shabana's' interesting characters More Entertainment News»

		Science
		You can dance your way to a younger brain, say experts Could learning to dance the minuet or fandango help to protect our brains from ageing? New York architects plan to hang skyscraper from asteroid Plans to suspend the “world's tallest“ skyscraper from an asteroid orbiting Earth have been unveiled by an architecture firm. Analemma Tower would be hung using reinforced cables from a comet 31,068 miles above the planet's surface, with the orbital path taking the building in a figure of eight pattern over various cities, including New York and Havana. Farming on Mars? Potato shows way More Science News»

		Sports
		India Open: Sindhu, Saina to clash in blockbuster quarterfinal India's two Olympic medalists and top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal won their respective women's singles rubbers to set up a mouth-watering quarterfinal clash against each other at the Indian Open Super Series 2017 on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar unveils new fan engagement app, 100MB Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday unveiled his latest endeavor, a mobile phone app being touted as the definitive one-stop destination for all things related to the Indian icon. Ashwin's dig: March 30 will be known as 'World Apology Day' Ashwin took a dig at former Australia batsman and Gujarat Lions coach Brad Hodge, who was forced to apologise to Virat Kohli for his allegation that the India captain opted out of Dharamsala Test match to keep himself fit for the cash-rich IPL. More Sports News»

		Technology
		BookMyShow, Ola tie-up to offer users enhanced entertainment experience After booking tickets on BookMyShow, users will either be able to 'Book an Ola' or 'Schedule an Ola', depending on the time remaining to the movie show or event. NPCI, Reliance Retail announce in-store UPI payment facility The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Reliance Retail announced launch of a new in-store payment solution that will enable customer payments through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms, a statement said here on Thursday. Reliance Jio claims nearing 50 million paid subscribers Reliance Jio, India's newest telecom operator, is closing in on 50 million paid users, days before its free voice, free-data offer ends. More Technology News»

		Education
		Last minute tips for JEE(Main) US body announces scholarship programme for Indian women A top US body in international education and global investment banking has announced a scholarship and mentoring programme for the Indian women university students in science and technology-related fields. US universities register drop in Indian student applications US universities have registered a sharp decline in the number of applications from Indian students after a spate of hate crimes and fear and anxiety about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump Administration. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		New coastal management plan safeguards Mumbai salt pans Realty slump, HC ban on construction halves civic body's income from DP dept Deduct 50% of dues from crop cover fund, district co-op banks told More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Metro's ridership crosses one billion mark in 2016-17 The cumulative ridership of the Delhi Metro within a financial year crossed the one billion mark (100 crores) for the first time on Wednesday. Raj-era CP's Regal signature signs off, says not the end Both night and day temperatures at record highs More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Psychiatrists: Mental health bill lacks focus on community care People want my son to be CM again, says Deve Gowda Both southwest and northeast monsoons failed in Karnataka in 2016 More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Plea to servitors for a smooth Rath Yatra Alarmed by last year's Rath Yatra fiasco when some servitors of Jagannath Temple misbehaved with Puri district collector Aravind Agrawal and journalists, the state government on Thursday sought cooperation from the servitors to ensure hassle-free car festival on June 25. Smuggler knew time up, made moll empire queen Workers were sitting ducks, Ananda kept eyes wide shut More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		After SC ban, BS-III two-wheelers turn cheap, registration up by 50% A day after the Supreme Court banned the sale of Bharat Stage III (BS-III) vehicles, regional transport offices (RTOs) across Tamil Nadu were on Thursday swamped with up to 50% more registration applications than normal, mostly from owners of cut-price automobiles with emission norms that will be illegal from April 1. Speaker orders removal of Pondy municipal commissioner Prices of commodities to shoot up as trucks go off roads More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amit Shah, CM Vijay Rupani meet Vaghela After attending the state assembly on Thursday, Amit Shah, Naranpura MLA, and BJP’s national president, drew added public attention by visiting the office of leader-of-opposition, Shankersinh Vaghela. Bill to regularize construction passed Bill to regularize unauthorized construction titles on private land passed The Gujarat Land Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed in the assembly on Thursday. It allows for regularizing some 7 lakh properties built on agricultural land, without converting the land use purpose. Amit Shah sings paeans to Gujarat development model More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Crusading villagers to revive ancient river Jwalamukhi Mahakaushal Express derailment: Rescue work continues on war footing Following the derailment of eight coaches of Nizamuddin bound (12189) Mahakaushal Express near Mahoba station in the wee hours of Thursday, railway authorities of North Central Railway have commenced the relief and rescue work on a war footing. UP Board squads nail only 3 centres Amid rampant cheating, flying squads have found only three centres across the state where UP Board examinees were being dictated answers by invigilators. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Twitter war: District leaders to get a date with Naveen Patnaik BJD Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda's assertion that the party has been taken over by corrupt elements seems to have had its desired effect. Odisha CM orders probe into journalist's molestation charge Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday asked commissioner of police Y B Khurania to inquire into a Facebook post of a local journalist, who alleged she was molested in a running bus on Wednesday and her frantic phone calls to police and women helpline cell went unheeded. 'BJD will collapse sooner than later' BJP national secretary Suresh Pujari feels the party's national executive meeting (April 15 and 16) will be a turning point in Odisha politics. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh: Self-immolating wife hugs husband, he stabs her dead Fake Whatsapp news claiming '22 deaths' kept Madhya Pradesh police on toes Fake accident stories on social media have become a major concern for the Madhya Pradesh even as on Wednesday a report on “22 deaths in road accident near Budhni” kept them on toes for several hours. Cabinet rejig on cards, MP may emulate UP with deputy CM More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		DSP suspended for graft in rape case Haryana government on Thursday suspended deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Desh Bandhu over corruption charges. An official of the police department said that Bandhu would remain in the office of Panchkula deputy commissioner of police (DCP) during the period of suspension. Foreign liquor sale: Firm denies 'sham' allegations Responding to the allegations of National Restaurant Association of India, the firm, which had won the bid for L-IBF license for selling foreign liquor in Haryana, was a sham company, Lake Forest Wines Company has claimed that the accusation were futile and did not hold any base. UP clampdown fails to impact sales in Haryana's poultry hub Even as the clampdown by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government on unauthorized meat trade has badly hit the business there, poultry industry of Barwala-Raipurrani area in Panchkula district has not witnessed any visible decline in its sales. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: GST will bring uniformity in system: BJP

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, March 30, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		GST will bring uniformity in system: BJP Malaysian PM to visit India for five days Eight measures part of anti-graft policy: Government The government said on Wednesday that it is implementing eight anti-graft measures as part of its policy of `zero tolerance' against corruption. More India News»

		Business
		Rupee hits 17-month high against US dollar The rupee hit its highest levels against the US dollar in 15 months while shares edged up on Wednesday as strong inflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs) into the country continued, although broader gains were capped ahead of earnings results. India becomes net exporter of power Using power trade as a tool for diplomacy, India spread goodwill in its neighbourhood extending up to Myanmar by exporting 5,798 MU (million units) during the April 2016-February 2017 period. This is roughly 4% more than 5,585 MU it imported from Bhutan, data from Central Electricity Authority shows. 33% reservation in LPG dealership, norms eased The government has introduced 33% reservation for women and eased the criteria of age and education for allotment of cooking gas distributorship as well as eased norms for awarding petrol pump dealerships. More Business News»

		Environment
		Chinese demand for elephant ivory drops: Report The price of ivory in China has dropped sharply as the country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year, a leading elephant conservation group said in a new report on Wednesday. Temperature drop led to mass extinction  UN predicts unusual weather in 2017 Extreme weather and climate conditions, including Arctic "heatwaves", have continued into 2017, after global temperatures set record last year and the world witnessed exceptionally low sea ice and unabated ocean heat, the UN weather agency said. More Environment News»

		World
		Texas trooper: 12 dead, 3 injured in church van-truck crash Twelve people were killed and three others were injured Wednesday when a van carrying 14 church members and a pickup truck collided on a two-lane Texas highway. Photos and video of the scene showed heavy damage to the front drivers' sides of the small white church van and the pickup truck. Afghanistan women swim against threats for Olympic dream There are 30 pools in Afghanistan, only one that welcomes girls — and it is facing militant threats for doing so. Nevertheless a handful are diving in, pioneers racing to achieve Olympic glory in Tokyo. Suicide truck bombing kills 15 in Baghdad: Iraqi officials The bomber detonated the vehicle, an oil tanker laden with explosives, security and hospital officials said. Three policemen were among the dead while the rest were civilians, and a number of policemen were also wounded, the officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Movie Review: Poorna 'Poorna' is not only motivational for young Indian women, but for anyone looking to scale great heights against all odds. Neeraj Pandey: My journey has been fabulous Don't freeze, scream: Akshay on self-defence More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Talking to Siri often? You're probably lonely It may be fun to converse with artificial intelligence assistants like Siri and Alexa, but an increased interaction with such humanlike devices may indicate loneliness, a new study said. Google knows if you're watching too much porn Whilst originally designed as a way for people to buy secret presents for their partners or to Google things they were too embarrassed for anyone to know, incognito windows are used by a vast array of people to watch porn. How a paralysed man fed himself for first time in 8 years A paralysed man in Cleveland fed himself mashed potatoes for the first time in eight years, aided by a computer-brain interface that reads his thoughts and sends signals to move muscles in his arm, researchers in the US said. More Science News»

		Sports
		I've always enjoyed sledging in any format of the game: Saha Indian and Australian cricketers will soon be sharing the dressing rooms in the IPL and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, fresh from his team's triumph in one of the most controversial bilateral contests in recent times, feels it's time to "move forward". Virat Kohli is a 'flog', says Merv Hughes Former fast bowler Merv Hughes has taken a dig at Virat Kohli, who was targeted by current and former Australian players as well as the media during the just-concluded Test series, calling the Indian skipper a "flog", an apparently derogatory Australian slang. India Open: Sindhu, Saina breeze into second round India shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal cruised past their respective opponents in women's singles to enter the second round at the India Open Super Series 2017 in New Delhi on Wednesday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung launches DeX docking station accessory for Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Users can simply put their Galaxy S8/S8+ into the DeX Station, which in turn connects with an HDMI-compatible monitor, keyboard and mouse to give a desktop-like experience. Huawei P10 gets its first camera bug fix within a month of launch Since it is a maintenance update, the Android OS and EMUI versions stay the same. Apple engineer tweets why iOS 10.3 feels 'snappier' Lienhart said that in iOS 10.3, Apple has tweaked the UI animations for quicker response times. More Technology News»

		Education
		Last minute tips for JEE(Main) US body announces scholarship programme for Indian women A top US body in international education and global investment banking has announced a scholarship and mentoring programme for the Indian women university students in science and technology-related fields. US universities register drop in Indian student applications US universities have registered a sharp decline in the number of applications from Indian students after a spate of hate crimes and fear and anxiety about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump Administration. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Tax on slums, big outlay for water and infra In a move that could further hit the real estate market, BMC has proposed to levy a 1% surcharge on all property transactions and even in cases where a property is gifted. Plan to reduce money spent on salaries to 41% With the size of the BMC budget getting shrunk by 32%, the civic body is also aiming to reduce its establishment costs, that is, the money spent on paying salaries to municipal staff, by 7% in the coming fiscal. Rare gene to blame for Eman's obesity A one-in-the-world genetic mutation is responsible for Egyptian woman Eman Ahmed (36) weighing over 500 kg until recently.She is considered to be have been one of the heaviest women in the world. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Guard attacked inside ATM booth A 46-year-old man, who worked as a security guard at an ATM in south west Delhi's Sagarpur was in for shock on Wednesday when he was attacked by someone inside the ATM booth. LG asks AAP to return govt funds spent on ads violating SC order LG asks AAP to return govt funds spent on ads violating SC order Made to study engineering, IIT student tries to kill self A 19-year-old student at IIT Delhi allegedly tried to kill himself by jumping from the fourth floor of a campus hostel early on Wednesday morning. According to police, he sustained multiple fractures in his hips and legs, but his condition is now stable. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Though under BBMP limits, the area is a picture of neglect Bellahalli's abandoned quarry-turnedgarbage dump has turned the whole area into a wasteland of sorts. The landfill is not fenced, with the tonnes of garbage threatening to spill over the quarry pit. Get set for a week of blazing heat, Bengaluru Namma Bengaluru has been categorized with 44 other cities worldwide that will face the worst heat stress due to global warming. The average number of extreme hot days annually is predicted to double in the future. 'Access to sexual content not to blame' Former Chief Justice of India Justice M N Venkatachalaiah dismissed the arguments of some people that increasing promiscuity and access to sexual content were resulting in more crimes against women. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Govinda App to book darshan tickets at TTD The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Wednesday released a new App for the benefit of devotees visiting Lord Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hills. Muslims offer prayers at Kadapa temple on Ugadi 'Vincent Cursty' triggers rise in urinary tract infections in kids More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Police arrest five men on charges of robbery Police arrested five men on Tuesday for waylaying people and robbing them.They mainly operated in areas such as Avadi, Ambatur and in the suburbs of the city. Govt should take over sale of river sand: Builders' body Malaysian PM Najib Razak in Chennai today, may meet Rajinikanth More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Swine flu kills 50-year-old woman A 50-year-old woman, Bhikhi Vankar, succumbed to swine flu on Wednesday at Civil Hospital, Asarwa. This is the third death from swine flu in Ahmedabad this season. Muslim women to stretch beyond divides with yoga Muslim women from the city are set to stretch out to yoga in their quest for fitness. An NGO will run the yoga classes and about 32 Muslim women from across the city have enrolled so far. The classes are expected to start from next week on private premises in Khanpur. Interestingly, Congress councillor Azra Kadri from Khanpur is among those who have enrolled. High Court seeks Gujarat University reply on PG medical admissions Gujarat high court on Wednesday asked Gujarat University to explain how it could go ahead and preference to its students in admissions to postgraduate (PG) medical courses, when the state government is following the procedure of common counselling rule. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP Board cancels exams at 32 centres across state Board invigilators barred from carrying mobiles in exam hall In a fresh bid to check rampant copying, the UP Board has barred all teaching and non-teaching staff entrusted with conducting exams from carrying cell phones inside exam halls. Furthermore, FIRs would be lodged against those found flouting the order. Gaushala owners for grazing fields City-based Gaushala's (cow-sheds) have appealed to the new state government to provide 'Gochar Bhoomi' (land for cow-grazing). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Three probe agencies vie for control of attached assets Enforcement Directorate attaches properties of gangster brothers Naveen Patnaik attends 11th day rituals of Pyarimohan Mohapatra More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cabinet rejig on cards, MP may emulate UP with deputy CM Railway laundry runs out of water, buys 10K litres of water daily Former Union minister wants a Sangh in the Congress More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Massive crackdown on illegal activities in state by Haryana CM Flying Squad Parkash Singh Badal duo takes oath privately, skip session Object To Amarinider's Proposed Bill On CPS Posts AAP walk-out: Captain says unfortunate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its ally partner Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) on Monday staged a walkout in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha over not being allowed to debate on the governor's address in the remaining two days of the house. Punjab governor V P S Badnore will address the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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