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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, January 23, 2017
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		Business
		Sensex bounces, metal stocks lead gains Investors went on bargain hunting today that helped the benchmark Sensex stage a modest recovery at 27,117 at the close as hopes grew that the upcoming Budget on February 1 would contain steps that can ease the impact of the cash ban. Cash-ban distress leaves scant room for India budget giveaways Arun Jaitley is under pressure to offer tax giveaways and step up capital and welfare spending to ease the pain from demonetisation, but the economic disruption caused by the note ban has made forecasting next year's revenue outlook a stab in the dark. Future Group rejigs top roles to push growth Biyani said Future Supply Chain would play an important role in helping their business achieve the group's vision 2021. More Business News»

		Environment
		'2 of 10 most polluted cities covered by real-time monitoring' Only two of India's 10 most polluted cities, Delhi and Faridabad, are covered by the government's real-time air quality monitoring system, leaving more than one billion unprepared for toxic episodes, Greenpeace India said today, asserting that the country's air is now "deadlier" than China. 2016 was hottest year ever recorded: UN weather agency The world witnessed the hottest year on record in 2016, surpassing the exceptionally high temperatures of 2015, the UN weather agency said, highlighting new records in indicators of human-caused climate change and loss of Artic sea ice. Climate science bedeviled by 'tipping points' Ice sheets with enough frozen water to lift sea levels more than a dozen metres; powerful ocean currents that keep bone-chilling winters at bay on both sides of the Atlantic; monsoon rains upon which hundreds of millions in Asia depend for food -- all are at risk of irretrievable disruption. More Environment News»

		World
		Nearly 70 killed in fresh Yemen fighting Clashes in Yemen killed at least 66 people in 24 hours as pro-government forces pushed to oust rebels from a key stretch of coastline. Fourteen members of the pro-government forces were also killed. The WHO says that more than 7,400 people have been killed since the coalition intervention began. As Trump takes office, Israel pushes ahead with settlements The Jerusalem municipality has said it is pushing forward with 566 new housing units for Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem, swiftly moving into action as the seemingly favorable President Donald Trump takes office. The building plans were put on hold in the final months of Obama's administration. Gambia awaits new leader, but exiled one has right to return Gambia's capital on Sunday was awaiting the arrival of the country's new leader and an era of democracy, hours after the authoritarian ruler of 22 years flew into exile with an extraordinary set of assurances from the international community. More World News»

		Science
		New smart needle to make brain surgery safer Scientists have developed a new smart needle with a tiny camera that allows surgeons to see at-risk blood vessels and avoid injuring them, an advance that may make brain surgery safer. Sitting too long makes you fat, age faster: Study Isro realigns orbit of Mars mission spacecraft Mangalyaan Isro has successfully realigned the orbit of its Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan. The correction in the trajectory of Mangalyaan was required to keep the power supply strong during the eclipse so that it could continue to function longer, as Mangalyaan's battery cannot support long-duration eclipse. More Science News»

		Technology
		Indian-American Ajit Pai named head of FCC in US: Report President Donald Trump has reportedly picked a fierce critic of the Obama-era "net neutrality" rules to be chief regulator of the nation's airwaves and internet connections. Here's why researchers have asked this newspaper to retract its WhatsApp story Mounting pressure on the Guardian newspaper, a group of 30 security researchers have co-signed an open letter asking the paper to retract its story that claimed encrypted messages on WhatsApp can be intercepted as the mobile messaging service contained a 'backdoor'. 9 things Donald Trump said about H-1B visa and outsourcing While H-1B and outsourcing became Donald Trump's frequent campaign issues during the Republican primary season, it has been more or less absent from his key election campaigns later. Though during the last leg of his campaign, he again slammed IBM for sending jobs abroad. More Technology News»

		Education
		After 13 years, JNU hikes entrance examination fee by 27% JNU aspirants will now have to shell out more money for appearing for the varsity's entrance examination as the fees for it have been increased by 27 per cent from the upcoming academic session. Percentage of 'out-of-school' girls in MP jumps to 8.5: Report Despite offering freebies like books, bicycle and uniforms along with scholarships among others to enhance enrollment, Madhya Pradesh is among the top three states in the country where the percentage of out-of-school girls is the highest, according to an education status report for 2016. J&K govt orders appointment of VCs of 2 cluster varsities Setting the ball rolling to make cluster universities functional from the current academic session, Jammu & Kashmir government on Thursday ordered appointment of vice-chancellors and Registrars for two new varsities in the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena launched its manifesto minus BJP 70 fliers 'trapped' for over 3 hours in aircraft The Mumbai-Gwalior flight was scheduled to take off at 10.30 am on Sunday. The national carrier usually flies an ATR plane on the route, but it developed a snag, prompting AI officials to make a switch to an Airbus, a much bigger aircraft. ​ Man punched by a drunk at Goregaon movie hall for 'disrespecting' national anthem In a sad reflection of the times we live in, an elderly man from Goregaon was punched in the face by a drunk at a cinema hall on Wednesday evening, after he didn't rise for the national anthem tune that was being played in one of the scenes of the movie Dangal. The victim, Amalraj Peter Dasan, 59, had dutifully risen for the national anthem before the start of the movie. He and his wife have been left so traumatised by the incident that he requested Mumbai Mirror to appeal, on his behalf, to all actors, producers, and the Censor Board to alert the audience if there were scenes related to the national anthem. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Speeding BMW kills one in south Delhi Delhi zoo records exotic deer births Government seeks policy on green crematoria More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		30,000 Ola and Uber cabs off Bengaluru roads Bengaluru airport to shut operations partially during Aero India Tiger hurt in fight with porcupine found dead The tiger that struck terror in Nagarahole border areas for about a week was found dead on the banks of Lakshmanatirtha river in the district on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Mohammed Ali Shabbir: We need jobs & not Islamic Centre Congress legislator Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Sunday questioned the government's decision to build an Islamic Centre in Hi-Tec City even as he said that creating opportunities in education and employment are crucial. Warden asks for girl's nude video, arrested nude photos of the victim if she failed to send a nude video of herself. Missing woman found dead in nala January 15, was found dead in a nala near Lothkunta on Sunday.The deceased, N Nagulamma, left her house on January 15 and did not return.Based on the complaint lodged by her husband . More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jallikattu protests: 60 admitted to govt hospitals in Chennai ​ Around 60 people, including 33 policemen, were admitted to state-run hospitals as pro-jallikattu protests turned violent in Chennai.​ Jallikattu law will be passed, Tamil Nadu Governor says in assembly The AIADMK government under O Panneerselvam on Monday vowed to continue the policies and programmes conceived during former chief minister J Jayalalithaa soon after she formed the government in May 2016. Jallikattu supporter actor Raghava Lawrence appeals to students to give up protests Later, on Monday afternoon, he met protesters on Marina Beach and persuaded them to give up the agitation. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No teachers, no libraries, no labs, no blackboards, no toilets, no buildings Students of the government college in Gambhoi shiver as they try to pay attention to their teacher while the chilly breeze of a winter noon blows. Though a large tree stands nearby, they prefer to be seated on a thin plastic sheet in the open ground so that the sun’s rays can warm their cold bodies. NRI in Ahmedabad to tackle extortion calls from bookies Tired of extortion calls from five people involved in cricket betting, an NRI, Manishkumar Patel, arrived in city from the US to lodge a complaint, and urge the city police commissioner to take steps against the bookies. His complaint at Nikol police station mentions the bookies were threatening his siblings, who were in India, and they had already extorted Rs 22 lakh from him on the pretext that his brother had lost the money in cricket betting and owed it to them. Only Ahmedabad is bird flu positive The only place in Gujarat to have witnessed cases of bird flu is Ahmedabad. The National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases (NISHAD) has in its recent report said that the serum samples sent from Surat, Bharuch and Jamnagar, which reported carcasses of crows and pigeons were found negative for the dreaded virus. The only other place near Gujarat that has reported an instance of bird flu is Daman. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		These young gurus hone skills in vedas, puranas Sangam (Allahabad) With an eye on Ardh Kumbh, which is scheduled to take place at Teerthraj Prayag in 2019, a group of children are honing their skills in Vedas, Puranas, astrology, vastu, slok and mantra recitation. With over 54% voters, youngsters hold key Youngsters are likely to play crucial role in changing the political scenario of Pratapgarh district.Around 54.76% of the total voters of the district are between the age group of 18 and 39 years. Carry ID proof to get missing cellphone complaint registered If your mobile phone is lost, you must carry your ID proof i.e. adhaar card, driving licence, voter ID card etc to get the complaint registered with the police. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		I had opted for a train to avoid road accident: Ajit Lal In the background of great losses, it is perhaps the small choices that lead to them that make human tragedies even more flummoxing. Train derailment: Light from cellphones was all that we had, says Kailash Pradhan For assistant sub-inspector of police, Kailash Pradhan, few nights have been as harrowing as the one on Saturday. Mishap robs widow of her children G Joshada had gone to her parents' house at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi from Vizianagaram with her children, for Pongal. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Students hurl petrol bombs at teachers' homes for marks Two Class XII students of a KV in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh are giving sleepless nights to teachers for the last month, exploding crude bombs and petrol bombs outside their homes and setting their vehicles on fire, to browbeat them into giving good marks. Bhopalis club over golf as game gains popularity Winter sunshine, vast undulating plains of green grass and perfect clubs in the cart bags. The Sunday morning was just right for the golf enthusiasts of the state. Around 50 golfers from Indore and Bhopal had gathered at the BHEL Golf Club. Now, Gaurav Tiwari told to quit liquor probe IPS officer Guarav Tiwari, who has initiated a crackdown against illegal liquor in Chhindwara, has been asked to stay away from the case. On Sunday, adm Alok Shrivastav sent a notice, asking him to hand over probe to the excise department. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Black Elephant Division marks 69th Army Day with 'Know Your Force' event On the occasion of 69th Army Day, Black Elephant division of the Indian Army organized a “know your force“ function for the residents of Patiala, Nabha and Sangrur. The event was inaugurated by General Officer Commanding (GOC), Black Elephant Division. The Army showcased various events to include massed band display, dog show and equipment display. Partnership in toll plaza a propaganda: H S Phoolka Saying that false propaganda had been unleashed against him by desperate SAD leaders, senior AAP leader H S Phoolka, on Sunday, said he was ready to sell his “entire businesss“ in Rs 1 lakh. He offered to purchase shares in the real estate firm of SAD candidate from Dakha, Manpreet Singh Ayali at double the price he mentioned in his affidavit to the ECI. ​ At bhog, CM Parkash Singh Badal calls Barnala a statesman-like politician Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal was at pains to describe the loss of long-time political companion and friend-turned-foe former CM Surjit Singh Barnala at his memorial service on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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