[wanabidii] News Digest: OROP, Pay Commission will not impact fiscal deficit: Sinha

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, October 19, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		OROP, Pay Commission will not impact fiscal deficit: Sinha He made it clear that the government's fiscal position is strong enough to bear the impact of OROP and implementation of 7th Pay Commission. China's GDP falls to 6.9 % in Q3, weakest since 2009 China's economy slid below the targeted seven per cent in the third quarter this year, the weakest since the global financial crisis in 2009 amid continued fall of exports mounting pressure on the country's economy. Retail tur prices hit Rs 200/kg, add to consumers' pain In the last five years, retail tur prices were ruling in the range of Rs 74-85 per kg, the consumer affairs ministry's data showed. More Business News»

		Environment
		Forest fire kills 6 hikers in Indonesia The fire was believed to be caused by a bonfire set by hikers. Film on leopard conservation hits wall as government objects A documentary on leopards' conservation, Discovery Channel's 'Jawai: India's Leopard Hills' that was to be aired on October 19 this year will now not be aired following objections from the forest department. 'Why is port trust being asked to resume coal handling?' Maharashtra’s environment department seems to have forgotten the reason for its existence. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan denies discussing nuclear deal with US Nawaz Sharif, who was to leave for the US on Sunday night, delayed his travel to receive briefing from the head of the ISI intelligence agency who returned from the US the same night. German anti-migrant rally highlights European backlash Germany's PEGIDA movement holds an anti-migrant rally Monday a year on from its formation, highlighting a European backlash towards a massive influx that has heaped pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel. Families gather for rare North, South Korea reunion Tens of millions of people were displaced by the sweep of the 1950-53 Korean War, which saw the frontline yo-yo from the south of the Korean peninsula to the northern border with China and back again. More World News»

		Science
		Premature birth may weaken brain connections These brain circuit abnormalities likely contribute to problems that materialize as the children get older, Rogers said. Parkinson's patients 'walk and talk again' after drug trial Professor who led the study says 'we've seen patients at end stages of the disease coming back to life. A 3D-printed bikini that cleans water as you swim Researchers have invented a new 3D-printed swimsuit capable of cleaning up oil spills and desalinising water while people swim. More Science News»

		Technology
		6 things no one tells you about working at Google Laszlo Bock, Google’s SVP of people operations, has revealed the secret workings of Google’s interview process on a US podcast. Bock shared his ideas about Google’s hiring management and culture practices with Beith Seidenberg at a KPCB’s recent CEO workshop. So, here are some things that you may not have heard about working at the search giant. Infosys to acquire Noah Consulting for $70m Infosys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Houston-based consulting firm Noah Consulting t 7 iPhone 6S features taken from other phones Apple has launched its two new iPhones -- iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S in the Indian market. More Technology News»

		Education
		Universities in Chhattisgarh to go paperless soon In yet another step towards making a Digital India, Chhattisgarh government is all set to introduce Student Lifecycle Management System (SLCM) by computerising admission and examination process in all the 210 colleges affiliated with the four universities in state. 50-day plan to hone in kids' Hindi, math skills The 54 schools in Delhi government's model school programme have been asked to put their regular mathematics and Hindi instruction on hold and teach a programme designed by education NGO Pratham in primary school. 'We plan to ease closure process to curb number of seats going vacant' Over a spread of South Indian delicacies served on the traditional plantain leaf, the All India Council for Technical Education vice-chairman Avinash S Pant discusses with Adarsh Jain, the regulatory body’s plan to improve quality in technical education. Here are excerpts from the interview in Coimbatore. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		PIL against FTII strike: HC issues notice to Centre, FTII student leader A Pune-based advocate has approached the Bombay high court seeking directions to students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on a protest to end their strike. The advocate has also urged the HC to ask the Union of India to take steps to end the strike and adopt a transparent policy while appointing chairpersons of such institutions. The matter was mentioned before a division bench of Justice V M Kanade and Justice Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi. The bench has issued notices to the Centre, state government and Vikas Urs, FTII Students Association. Women at grave of male Muslim saint a grievous sin in Islam: Haji Ali trustees to HC Entry of women in close proximity of the grave of a male Muslim saint is a grievous sin in Islam, the Haji Ali Dargah Trust told Bombay high court on Monday. Maharashtra sets up coordination panel for educational boards The Maharashtra government has decided to set up a coordination panel for central and international educational boards like the CBSE, ICSE, IB and IGCSE. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Try rapists over 15 as adults, Arvind Kejriwal says In a press conference held in Delhi on Monday, Kejriwal also announced the formation of a panel of ministers to examine the possibility of enhancing punishment to life imprisonment or death in cases of the rape of minors. Interstate racket involved in siphoning off kerosene from PDS busted in Delhi Five persons have been arrested and about 25,000 litress of kerosene oil has been recovered. Grab Your Beats band performs at Raahgiri at Connaught Place in Delhi From flash mobs to street plays to impromptu dance-offs, Delhi witnessed all this and more at this Sunday's fun-filled Raahgiri at CP supported by The Times of India. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Girl killed in road accident An 18-year-old girl was killed after a BMTC bus hit her when she was crossing the road near Bengaluru's busy Kempegowda bus station on Monday morning. Marathoners stopped to make way for traffic A marathon through a city showcases its attractions, the spirit of its citizens who come out to cheer, and the endurance and camaraderie of the runners. The Bengaluru marathon with over 17,000 thumping feet was no different on Sunday. Karnataka can't buy or produce electricity If the power situation appears bad, then the worst could come in a fortnight. Karnataka is sitting on a time bomb: power unavailable in the market, water levels dropping at hydroelectric reservoirs, and thermal power stations dogged by frequent technical snags. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Comedian Kallu Chidambaram passes away Comedian Kallu Chidambaram, who acted in several Telugu films, passed away in a Vizag hospital on Monday. He was 70. Chidambaram had acted in films like ‘Kallu’ (his debut film), ‘Money’, ‘Ammoru’, ‘Chanti’, ‘Kondaveeti Donga’ and ‘Gangaputhulu’. BJP cautions Naidu over capital event spending Sources in the BJP said party leaders from Andhra Pradesh have taken up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sudhir panel to fast-track Muslim quota The commission, headed by former special chief secretary G Sudhir, has conducted public hearings in half-a-dozen districts so far and proposes to fast-track its work to meet deadline of 31st March 2016. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Sell 2kg toor dal, urad dal in PDS outlets, Ramadoss tells state govt PMK leader S Ramadoss on Monday demanded that that the state government sell two kg each of toor dal and urad dal to every card-holding family through PDS outlets until the market stabilize. Currently, ration card holders are eligible to purchase one kg each of toor dal and urad dal at a subsidized rate of Rs 30. TN govt to sell imported toor dal at Rs 110/kg In an attempt to stabilize the soaring prices of pulses and augment its availability, the Tamil Nadu government would sell 500 metric tonnes of toor dal in its cooperative outlets from November 1. Chennai startup runs on cool app ideas Most startups struggle to break even for years, but here is a company that has been cash-positive from Day One. Founded in November 2011 by two industry veterans, Melio Systems is a web and mobile application company that focuses on financial services, education and solar energy based in Chennai. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad: Strolling down freedom lane After eight years in slum ber, the Kranti Yatra the city's sole 'Freedom Walk', through the walled city was rejuvenated on Sunday. Ahmedabad: Campus pile-up for a cause The 'Pasti ki Masti' campaign, TOITimes Foundation initiative, got further impetus last week with different schools, premier institutes and universities holding a special drive to collect old newspapers and bring it to their premises. NID alumna designs Navratri makeup app An NID alumna, Pramiti Sharma, has designed an app that will help you turn out in style and with the right makeup during Navratri. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Pandals welcome Goddess Durga with mantras, dhak beats The idol of Goddess Durga was installed amidst recitation of mantras and chanting of shlokas at different puja pandals in the city on Maha Shasthi of Sharadiya Navratri, on Sunday. Special train for festive rush The railway administration has decided to ply many special trains in different directions to cater to the rush of passengers during the festivals of Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath. Anil Yadav and his quota of controversies The tenure of Anil Kumar Yadav, whose appointment as UPPSC chairman was cancelled by the Allahabad high court on October 14, has been marred with controversies ranging from implementing the three-tier reservation system to the paper leakage in Lucknow. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Maoists kill former rebel, accuse him of being police informer Maoists killed a former red rebel, who had surrendered before the police over two years ago, dubbing him as a police informer in Odisha's Malkangiri district, the police said today. Why won't kin get compensation: NHRC The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued a showcause notice to the state government seeking its view as to why compensation shall not be paid in case of electrocution deaths and injury at Khaira in Balasore district. Officials fined for MGNREGS wage payment delay The delay in wage payment to the beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has cost the gram rojgar sevaks, junior engineers and gram panchayat technical assistants of Buguda and Kabisuryanagar blocks dearly. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Efforts on to rescue child from borewell in Madhya Pradesh Army personnel, who began the rescue operation on Sunday afternoon, have been digging a hole parallel to the borewell to rescue Raghav. The child fell into the borewell on Sunday morning while accompanying his grandmother to the fields in the area. Vyapam scam: Whistle-blower demands security on train Moved by yet another mysterious death linked to Vyapam scam this week, whistle-blower Dr Anand Rai has shot off a letter to security wing of Madhya Pradesh police, requesting deployment of armed guards inside reserved coach of train during his visit to Uttar Pradesh starting October 21. Shivraj's felicitation for 10-yrs in office cancelled Madhya Pradesh government ​​cancelled the grand celebrations ​scheduled on November 29 ​to commemorate chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's ten years in office in the state in view of drought situation and ​plight of ​farmers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MC recovers Rs1.6 cr from Punjab's Milkfed Deepak.Yadav@timesgroup.After a long tussle, finally the estate branch of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has recovered Rs1.6 crore from Punjab government's Milkfed department as the rent for Verka milk booths. Escaped drug peddler arrested in Kharar Cops of Sector 16 police post here arrested the drug peddler, Om Prakash, from Kharar on Sunday noon after a tip-off. 45 kids flock to Sukhna forest, trill with joy It turned out to be an adventurous walk for more than 45 students and their mentors amidst the chirping of birds on a wet path in the lush green forest area behind Sukhna Lake on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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