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		Sunday, February 21, 2016
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		Business
		I-T dept sends 100 fraud links to cyber sleuths The income tax department has referred over 100 fraud links to the country's premier cyber security agency to block these hackers lurking in the e-world. The links show that the hackers have spoofed the department's identity by using email domain mailto:noreply@incometaxindia.gov.in. Market to remain volatile ahead of Rail Budget Oil prices likely to be low for 3-5 yrs: Mukesh Ambani Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, owner of the world's largest refining complex, has said that global oil prices are likely to remain low for 3-5 years, benefiting a net importing nation like India. The US, he said, has gone from less than a million barrels to 9 million barrels a day of oil production. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ventilation "paths" to tackle smog in Beijing Peacock off proposed vermin list in Goa BJP, which is the ruling party in Goa, said peacock has been removed from the proposed list of vermins while a decision on including Indian Bison is still under consideration. A recent report mentioned that peacock and Indian Bison were among animals proposed to be listed as vermins, making them easier to cull. Pangolins face extinction in India, wildlife body warns On the eve of World Pangolin Day, a wildlife body on Friday highlighted the extreme impact caused by poaching and illegal trade of the species and stressed the need for coordinated action to save the pangolins from extinction. TRAFFIC India said the survival of the species in India is in question. More Environment News»

		World
		Brazil uses drones to combat Zika virus Several cities in Brazil are using drones to detect and destroy the breeding grounds of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits Zika virus. Sao Paulo is flying drones over shuttered residences to check for signs of the mosquito in gardens, terraces and other places where they might breed. Double bomb attack kills 25 in Syria At least 25 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday in a double car bomb attack in the central Syrian city of Homs, a monitor said. The bombings appeared to have caused extensive damage, ripping the fronts off shops surrounding the site and mangling cars and minibuses. Fiji super cyclone kills five, raises fears of health crisis Downed power lines and flooding are hampering relief efforts in Fiji after one of the most powerful storms recorded in the southern hemisphere tore through the Pacific island nation, flattening remote villages and killing at least five people. More World News»

		Science
		New smart skin may transform medicine, robotics Power suits work, shows study A recent study found that using brand-name gear can provide a noticeable placebo effect that could boost performance. A record number of people want to get off the planet NASA has received a record 18,300 resumes from people keen on becoming astronauts. More Science News»

		Technology
		Freedom 251: 5 reasons why it's an 'iPhone' for Aam Aadmi ​The world's cheapest smartphone is a full-fledge working device for Rs 251 (plus Rs 40 delivery charges). 7 spy gadgets that will blow your mind There are plenty of spy gadgets out there. Some of them seen in the movies picked up from real life events. Here is our list of 7 quirky spy gadgets. Vouchers sold across Noida, Freedom 251 maker unaware Ringing Bells reopened its website and accepted more bookings for the cheap smartphone, Freedom 251, bringing the total number of registrations to seven crore till Saturday evening, company president Ashok Chadda told TOI. More Technology News»

		Education
		Maharashtra varsities lag behind in research, says scientist Central universities are favoured over state varsities and this has led to quality of knowledge and research going down at the latter, said noted scientist GD Yadav on Saturday as he called for doing away with traditional style of classroom teaching. UGC tells universities to celebrate Matribhasha Diwas on March 3 In a letter written to vice-chancellors, University Grants Commission has said that since February 21, which is celebrated as the Mother Languages Day falls on a Sunday, it has been decided to celebrate 'Matribhasha Diwas' on March 3. Homi Bhabha National Institute gets HRD ministry's nod to start its off-campus centre The HRD ministry has given approval to Mumbai-based Homi Bhabha National Institute to start an off-campus centre at Bhubaneswar in the name of National Institute of Science Education and Research. The ministry said it has issued a notification in this regard on the advice of the UGC. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Jat stir: Several trains cancelled from Mumbai Several long distance trains have been cancelled due to the Jat agitation in north India. Copies of TOI dated 1928 found inside roof of old church Two weeks ago the roof of St Anthony's Church in Malwani, Malad, was opened for restoration. As they took the Mangalore tiles apart, the workers found unusual waterproofing material stuck to the roof. Media conference on digital democracy at SoBo college The department of mass media of KC College organized their annual media summit with the theme on ‘digital democracy’ on February 19. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ratan Tata bats for 5/20 removal, lashes out at old airlines Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata has lashed out at old Indian carriers’ bid to ensure that the 5/20 rule — which makes it mandatory for desi airlines to be five year old and have a fleet of at least 20 planes to go overseas — is not done away with. JNU row: Ex-servicemen hold 'unity' march in Delhi Scores of ex-servicemen and people from various walks of life on Sunday participated in a unity march against the alleged anti-national sloganeering on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus over the hanging of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. No water left in Delhi due to Jat protest, schools closed, rationing begins With the Jat unrest in Haryana taking a toll on the water supply in Delhi, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that there is no water left in the national capital and that the crisis is expected to last for at least two days. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man killed on his way to pick wife, child from railway station A 28 year old man, on his way to pick his wife and two year old daughter from the Yeshwanthpur railway station, was knocked down by a water tanker. MAD holds camp to help kids realize their dreams To make children's dream come true and to motivate them, nonprofit organization Make A Difference (MAD) kickstarted its annual two-day Dream Camp at a resort here on Saturday. MG Road opens up for happiness today The much-awaited day is here. For 12 hours, vehicles will be banned on MG Road on Sunday between Anil Kumble Circle and Cauvery Emporium Junction from 9am to 9pm. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Former CBI top honcho's son booked for defrauding banks Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials have booked a case against K Srinivas Kalyan Rao, son of former top honcho of CBI for defrauding a consortium of banks, including the Central Bank of India, to the tune of Rs 304 crore. AP woos mid-level firms to boost IT growth Andhra Pradesh is looking at Non Resident Indians (NRI) from the region to boost the information technology sector's growth in the state. Medaram Jatara concludes Asia's biggest tribal fair, Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, concluded on Saturday with lakhs of devotees bidding farewell to the tribal goddesses at Medaram village in Warangal district. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Actor Sarathkumar's Samathuva Makkal Katchi walks out of AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu Samathuva Makkal Katchi will release its election manifesto next week. Ten MLAs resign in Tamil Nadu, DMDK leader Vijayakanth loses leader of opposition status Ten rebel MLAs, including eight from DMDK, on Sunday submitted their resignations to Tamil Nadu assembly Speaker P Dhanapal. The MLAs are planning to join the ruling AIADMK. Ace swimmer bags awards for rescue work during Chennai floods The swimming champ's Agni Foundation won four awards at the World CSR Congress: Excellence and Leadership Awards 2015-2016, held in Mumbai on February 18. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Cong vote share up 6% in 2015 polls In the 2015 local self government elections in Gujarat, the BJP's vote share fell by 2.92 percentage points while Congress recorded an impressive 6.09 percentage points gain. Plugged-in campuses get solar pay-off Institutions across Gujarat are now plugging into the biggest source of free energy , the sun. This new affinity for the solar power has led colleges and even schools to cut monthly electricity bills to almost a fifth. `India's solar power generation to double by March 2017' With more and more developers lining up their mega solar power projects, India's solar power generation capacity is expected to almost double by March 2017. National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) estimates the power generation from solar energy will rise to 10,000 MW . More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rahul Gandhi speaking Hafiz Saeed's language: Giriraj Singh Minister of state in ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises, Giriraj Singh has termed the language, being spoken by AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi, on the issue of JNU, synchronizing with that spoken by Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed. Vizianagram Hall tiles to be replicated The restoration of the historical Vizianagram Hall and its magnificent dome at Allahabad University's science faculty has entered the crucial phase of tile-selection for the dome. UP Board: Glitch prevents upload of attendance data More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Capital records hottest day in Feb in 53 years The state capital on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 40.9°C, the highest in a February since 1963.Bhubaneswar also turned out to be the hottest in the state. BMC directs vendors to stop littering Bhubaneswar streets The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday made it mandatory for all street vendors to put up no spitting boards and keep a dustbin near their shops. Focus on cash crops, Union agri minister tells peasants More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Smart City projects: IAS officers to be appointed as CEO IAS officers will be appointed as CEO for implementation of Smart City projects in three cities of the state chosen for the coveted tag. Katni to have India's longest railway bridge Digvijaya likely to mediate defamation cases with Uma, Patwa and Vikram More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Contradictions over drug abuse in state: CM refuses to comment Following contradictory remarks over drug abuse in Punjab between deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and state BJP chief Kamal Sharma, chief minster Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday refused to comment further on the matter. Get decisions on Kali Bein implemented, Seechewal tells Badal Punjab-based environmentalist Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal on Saturday submitted a written representation to chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, informing him that the state government was yet to implement decisions on the historic Kali Being rivulet which were taken during a meeting at the CM's house nearly one and a half months ago. Memorial immortalizes peasant leader in Moga A memorial was unveiled on Saturday at Takhtupura village in Moga in the memory of peasant leader Sadhu Singh Takhtupra on his sixth death anniversary. More Chandigarh News»

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