News Digest: India, Pakistan to hold talks on 2 Indus hydro projects today

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 31, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		India, Pakistan to hold talks on 2 Indus hydro projects today Prashant Kishor to join Nitish's list of bygones? Gopalkrishna's nephew opposes his VP bid, slams Cong 'dynastic policy' More India News»

		Business
		After race row, Jet Airways phasing out expat pilots Facebook's Sandberg calls for new policies to boost women's pay Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg called on governments and companies to do more to close the gender pay gap on Sunday and said both girls and boys should be encouraged to become leaders from an early age. RBI likely to cut rate on Aug 2 as inflation hits record low Encouraged by significant price improvement, bankers expect RBI, which has kept rates on hold at 6.25 per cent for the fourth straight time citing risk to inflation, to change its monetary stance and may even go for an aggressive rate cut. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tiger population facing threats from deadly snare traps Tigers in Asian forests face a greater threat from deadly snare traps than guns, wildlife conservation organisations have warned, urging authorities to crack down on the "severe snaring crisis" in forests across the continent. Pollution clouds Gambia's efforts to woo China The Gambia in West Africa is courting Beijing's attention after re-establishing diplomatic relations last year, but villagers and activists say Chinese investment is a double-edged sword as they fight a firm accused of dumping waste. CMFRI gets fund to set up brood banks for marine fishes More Environment News»

		World
		Youth opposition leader killed in Venezuela vote A youth opposition leader was killed in Venezuela on Sunday in a protest against a contentious election organized by President Nicolas Maduro, prosecutors said. US successfully tests missile intercept system American forces successfully tried out on Sunday a missile interception system the US hopes to set up on the Korean peninsula, military officials said following a trial just days after North Korea's second test of an ICBM. Two dead, four wounded in German nightclub shooting A gunman opened fire at a packed nightclub in southern Germany on Sunday, killing one and wounding four before being shot by police, authorities said, in an attack likely motivated by a personal feud. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pics: Kareena Kapoor Khan looks like a vision at an ad shoot in London Pic: Shahid Kapoor's 'woke up like this' look Shahid Kapoor woke up looking like a work of art on Sunday morning contrary to us mortals. Pic: Amy Jackson flaunts her rock-hard abs by the shore More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro sows seeds of future interstellar missions Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) became part of a global project that will help bring star travel closer to reality, when its PSLV C38 rocket launched six prototypes of tiny interstellar spacecraft, or sprites, into low-earth orbit on June 23 this year. Artificial insemination ups chance of successful pregnancy by 22% A study indicated that artificial insemination, also known as intrauterine insemination (IUI), raises a couple's likelihood of have a successful pregnancy from nine to 31 percent, if they have been trying to conceive for three months. India to see launch of 2 moon missions in early 2018 Isro will launch its Chandrayaan-2 mission, an advanced version of its previous 2018 mission with the objective of deeper lunar surface probe, and another mission by Team Indus, a group of space enthusiasts who want to unfurl the tricolour on the moon’s surface as part of a global lunar competition. More Science News»

		Sports
		Injury was toughest part of my career, says Pujara ahead of his 50th Test The contribution of former Saurashtra Ranji cricketer Arvind Pujara in his son Cheteshwar's career is well-documented and as he gears up for his 50th Test, the dependable No 3 is happy that his "worst critic" is no longer as strict as he used to be. Don't feel burdened by WC defeat: Modi to women's team Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he had advised the Indian women's cricket team not to feel burdened by the World Cup final defeat since they had backing of the nation. Sebastian Vettel wins in Hungary to stretch F1 lead Sebastian Vettel won a tense Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Ferrari one-two that stretched his Formula One championship lead over Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton to 14 points. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 things you didn't know you can do on YouTube Idea planning to launch Reliance JioPhone's rival Idea Cellular says Jio's new phone will only allow the apps of the operator's choice, which may prove to be a big blow to neutrality principles. 9 hot laptops you can buy under Rs 30,000 More Technology News»

		Education
		Soon, a demat account for your education certificates In a revolutionary move that will benefit students, recruiters and educational institutions, an arm of depository services provider National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has started the process of dematerialising education certificates. Nalanda University VC calls for development of villages An inclusive growth is possible only when the country's villages are developed, said the VC of the Bihar- based Nalanda university, Vijay Bhatkar. Research no longer must for promotion of college professors, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar says More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Consumer forum can compel builder to execute flat agreement Pet labrador dies after man pours acid on it, no arrest yet Estate agent attacked and robbed of Rs 30,000 More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ex-MLA of Bawana quits BJP, joins AAP Bad road designs putting lives at risk Showers may bring mercury down today More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		In 2015, KDA had told BMRC to use Hindi When rarest breeds of cats vied for furry crown A journey from religious reform to political strength More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Secunderabad Club splendour to be ripped apart by SRDP flyover The landmark 139-year-old Se cunderabad Club is all set to lose a major chunk of land, robbing the majestic structure of its beauty and grandeur. Ministers can't grant approvals for Deepam LPG To Make Scheme Simpler, Mantris Stripped Of Power Road repair deadline missed, residents face bumpy times Municipal administration secretary Naveen Mittal had set a 10 day-deadline to repair roads in the city on July 19. But even after a week of the deadline having passed, roads in the city remain in a dismal state, endangering the lives and long-term health of commuters. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		NGO plans anti-graft event; don't instigate people, warns Tamil Nadu govt The NGO Arappor Iyakkam had started a campaign against the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) a week ago, alleging that it was failing to take action against widespread corruption in the state. Ten state cooperative banks under I-T lens for Rs 467 crore old note deposits They deliver the dead with dignity More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad may remain dry till weekend The spell of heavy rains that caused devastation in Gujarat seems to be over.As the upper air cyclonic circulation over east Rajasthan has weakened - the phenomena which was responsible for the heavy rainfall in state. Downpour expose: Even new AMC buildings report damage Poor Quality Causes Seepage At Fire Station, Auditorium Heavy rains washed out AMC's good construction claims Today the very appearance of city's roads prompts the question: why do smart cities fail when it rains? The recent rains have literally exposed the ulcers-potholes-that plague road construction in the city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University VC nominated as Aliah University's Executive Council member Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University, Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo has been nominated by the Government of West Bengal and Chancellor of Aliah University as a member of the Executive Council of Aliah University Kolkata. MNNIT alumni association to felicitate former students MNNIT alumni association (MAA), alongwith authorities of the institute would be organising a felicitation-cum-interaction program on July 30 at the institute. The event is being organised to felicitate their alumni who have been selected in the most prestigious civil services examination in last three years. Allahabad ladies have some fun Shweta Mittal and Sarita Khurana organized a grand function in Allahabad for the members of their social club recently. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kin of woman thrash her lover alleging him kidnapper NHRC asks Odisha to compensate SC/ST students for unhygienic meals The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the state government to compensate 176 scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) students of Gatangi Sevashram school in Kandhamal district for its lapses in ensuring hygienic environment for these students to have mid-day meals. 15 killed, 6 injured in separate lightning strikes in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dacoit's parents 'abducted' in tit-for-tat kidnap In Idgah Hills, count potholes, find coins & get rewarded too! Number of foreign tourists in MP dip by 15%, Khajuraho gets 25% footfall More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Standards slipping, VIP Road looks pedestrian Break builder-MC nexus: Residents Zirakpur, Kharar & Mohali MC's to jointly purchase local buses: MLA Sharma More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Now, Russian helicopter to get desi touch

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 30, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Now, Russian helicopter to get desi touch False rape charges under govt's scanner Too pricey? This may be a good time to go tomato-less More India News»

		Business
		Stressed a/cs have inherent value: Arun Jaitley Over 12 lakh businesses apply for new GST registration Over 12 lakh businesses have applied for fresh registration under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said. Of these, while 10 lakh applications for registration have been approved, 2 lakh are still pending approval. US lawmaker calls for removal of country quota in Green Card More Business News»

		Environment
		CMFRI gets fund to set up brood banks for marine fishes Antibiotics may pose environmental risks: Study Commonly used antibiotics may be harming the good microbes that are essential to a healthy environment, a study warns. 79% of plastic in landfills, water bodies When Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last year given a call to save cows from plastic, his message brought into focus the hazards of this non-biodegradable product not only for animals but also for the overall environment. More Environment News»

		World
		Hamburg stabbing suspect known as radical A Palestinian man who allegedly stabbed one person to death and wounded six others in Hamburg was known to authorities as a suspected Islamic radical but is also psychologically unstable, German officials said on Saturday. Iran says US Navy fired warning shots near its vessels Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday a US Navy aircraft carrier fired a warning shot in an "unprofessional" confrontation with Iranian vessels, the official IRNA news agency reported. Nawaz Sharif's disqualification will not affect CPEC: China China has said that Nawaz Sharif's disqualification from Pakistan's premiership will not affect its $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, amid reports that some of Beijing's big ticket investments in the country may come under a widening corruption probe. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Anushka: I do nothing other than my job Celeb confessions made on 'Koffee With Karan' Here we put together a list of a few shocking and weird celebrity confessions made on the show. Big B spends an evening with "old buddies" Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is quite active on Twitter, recently took to the social media platform and shared a picture with his old friends, lyricist Javed Akhtar and Indian classical musician Amjad Ali Khan More Entertainment News»

		Science
		India to see launch of 2 moon missions in early 2018 Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch its Chandrayaan-2 mission, an advanced version of its previous 2018 mission with the objective of deeper lunar surface probe, and another mission by Team Indus, a group of space enthusiasts who want to unfurl the tricolour on the moon’s surface as part of a global lunar competition. India can now offer the cheapest treatment for hepatitis C, say Scientists First exomoon may have been discovered, say researchers Astronomers have potentially discovered the first known moon beyond our solar system, orbiting a giant planet around a star about 4,000 light-years away. More Science News»

		Sports
		1st Test: India crush Sri Lanka for biggest overseas win The end was swift for Sri Lanka as India razed their lower order in the final session to register a massive 304-run win on Day 4 of the Galle Test and take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Needing 550 runs to win, Sri Lanka were all out for 245 with two batsmen absent-hurt. Talking points: Kohli surpasses Azhar, India's biggest away win The 304-run win is India's biggest away win in Test cricket and fourth biggest overall - by run-margin. The next on the list is 279-run win against England at Leeds in 1986 followed by 278-run win against, well, Sri Lanka in 2015. Ultimate Table Tennis: Anthony Amalraj continues to fight on Marred by inconsistency, Anthony Amalraj has had to watch younger players go ahead of him over the years. However, with a string of favourable results in recent times and the advent of Ultimate Table Tennis, Amalraj seems to be enjoying this phase of his table tennis career. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Infinix smartphone brand to enter India with two smartphones Hong Kong-based brand Infinix is all set to enter the Indian smartphone market. Here's a big reason to use Amazon Pay Amazon has an eye-popping offer for its mobile wallet – a 10% cash-back even on items returned. The most exciting phones coming in 2017: iPhone 8, Google Pixel 2, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG V30 We have crossed the halfway mark in 2017 and so far, we’ve witnessed a flurry of flagship smartphones – Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, HTC U11 and LG G6, being launched. More Technology News»

		Education
		Research no longer must for promotion of college professors, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar says Centre plans to set up five boarding schools for Dalit girls in every state The proposal is that five schools will be opened in five districts with largest SC population in the state. The schools will provide education from Class VI to Class XII. Boarding schools are seen as the best way to draw children, especially girls, in remote places. CAT 2017 from November 26; registrations open on August 9 More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Plot owners move HC on RERA making them co-promoters Shiv Sainiks confused as Saamna adopts subdued tone on Vande Mataram row Man who duped college professors claiming he was alumnus held More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Zambian held at IGI for drug smuggling Ansals told to inform court about travel plans Rajghat plant to be power museum More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Women activists feel court ruling on anti-dowry law a dilution, men hail it 'Need to turn knowledge into innovations' The RV College of Engineering campus on Mysuru Road was abuzz on Saturday as 1,077 engineering and architecture students received provisional degree certificates. 4 yrs on, EWS slum-dwellers yet to get a roof over head More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Pregnant woman dies of swine flu in Hyderabad A 23-year-old pregnant woman from Warangal, S Bhavani, succumbed to swine flu late on Friday night at the Gandhi Hospital. SMEs beefing up networks with sophisticated security solutions With cyber attacks holding the world to ransom with alarming regularity , it's not just defence organizations, paramilitary forces or big corporates that are beefing up their networks with multilayered security systems, smaller SMEs too are queuing up to secure their networks with sophisticated solutions. Skimming frauds return, ATM-goers on the edge Musician Rajesh Tripathi (name changed) was horrified to receive SMSes from his bank informingthat ` 1 lakh had been withdrawn from his account through multiple transactions at ATMs located in Allahabad around 2am on July 28 when Tripathi was sound asleep at his home in Hyderabad and his debit card was safely ensconced in his wallet. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		High court orders compensation to kin of 32 people killed in 2009 Diwali fire accident AICTE to cut down on theory, focus more on practice Gutka crackdown: Rs 46.68 lakh worth contraband seized, 923 arrested in 10 days More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat floods: Man clings to electric pole for 8 hours, rescued Thara (Banaskantha) A video of the IAF helicopter dramatically winching a man, clinging to an electric pole for life, to safety as flood waters ravaged below him in Banaskantha went viral on social media. Timber demand drops 40% after GST After the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) earlier this month, the demand for timber has taken a major hit and estimates by industry players indicate their orders are down by almost half. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation begins clean-up drive More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University VC nominated as Aliah University's Executive Council member Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University, Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo has been nominated by the Government of West Bengal and Chancellor of Aliah University as a member of the Executive Council of Aliah University Kolkata. MNNIT alumni association to felicitate former students MNNIT alumni association (MAA), alongwith authorities of the institute would be organising a felicitation-cum-interaction program on July 30 at the institute. The event is being organised to felicitate their alumni who have been selected in the most prestigious civil services examination in last three years. Allahabad ladies have some fun Shweta Mittal and Sarita Khurana organized a grand function in Allahabad for the members of their social club recently. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha clears three investment proposals worth Rs 1,325 crore The state government on Saturday approved three investment proposals to the tune of Rs 1,325 crore in the sectors like cement, solar plant and industrial waste management. Gang of vehicle lifters busted by Bhubaneswar Government Railway Police The Government Railway Police (GRP) Bhubaneswar has busted a gang of vehicle lifters. A total of 12 motorcycles and a car have been seized from the possession of the five persons of the gang arrested by the police. Odisha CM directs to disburse house damage assistance within three days More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Patwari sets dog on Lokayukta officials NLIU suspends 6 for ragging 2 H1N1 cases in a week in Bhopal More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Repair traffic signals else face action: DCP New challaning machines soon for city Medical negligence: PMC issues second show cause notice to pvt hospital More Chandigarh News»

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