News Digest: Japan, Spain opt out of mega submarine project, four left in fray

Japan, Spain opt out of mega submarine project, four left in fray
apan and Spain have opted out of India’s proposed project to build six advanced stealth submarines for an estimated Rs 70,000 crore ($10.9 billion) through a collaboration between a foreign ship-builder and an Indian shipyard.

For his speeches, Kovind prefers to highlight lesser known heroes
Kovind's speeches since becoming President often refer to personalities who jump out of apparent obscurity. On the eve of the 71st I-Day, he spoke of Chenamma, Matangini Hazra and Birsa Munda. These figures of the freedom movement, apart from Birsa Munda, have failed to catch popular notice.

Made to wait 2 years for info, RTI applicant to get Rs 5,000
The central information commission (CIC) has ordered a compensation of Rs 5,000 to an appellant who was made to wait two years for information by the chief public information officer of the cantonment board in Jabalpur.

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Independent directors' pay hikes slim down amid a muted show
This was mostly due to lower profitability in certain sectors and a correction after a surge in demand for independent directors as the new Companies Act came into effect, experts said.

Digital payment companies fear new rules may cripple industry
“Some of the new norms could severely cripple the industry and make the wallet business unviable,” said one person cited above.

Sales growth still behind historic levels: Unilever CFO
“India has been managing its way through the disruptions from demonetisation and the new goods and services tax,” Graeme Pitkethly said on an investor call.

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Govt sceptical about studies linking deaths to pollution

World's deepest lake in peril, scientists warn
Holding one-fifth of the world's unfrozen fresh water, Baikal in Russia's Siberia is a natural wonder of "exceptional value to evolutionary science" meriting its listing as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

'Ambardi lion safari to help area become tourist hub'
The Gujarat chief minister yesterday inaugurated the park, spread over nearly 400 hectares of land. The park aims to take the tourist load off the existing Gir National Park. It will have three zoo-bred lions for public viewing in the forest environment.

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Trump defends tweets as key to White House victory
In an interview airing on Sunday on "Fox Business Network," Trump says he can bypass what he labels unfair media coverage by speaking directly. "Tweeting is like a typewriter — when I put it out, you put it immediately on your show," he said, according to a transcript released by the network.

Egyptian officials say 55 police killed in Cairo shootout
Egyptian security officials say at least 55 policemen, including 20 officers and 34 conscripts, have been killed in a shootout during a raid on a militant hideout near Cairo.

Chinese power over North Korea? It's more myth than reality
The notion of Chinese power over the North — that the countries are as "close as lips and teeth,'' according to a cliche recorded in the 3rd century — is so tantalizing that Donald Trump has spent a good part of his young presidency playing it up.

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'Secret Superstar' box-office collection Day 2
Box-office is brimming with joy with the release of two impeccable good grossing films that are bringing the much-needed life to the lull trade of Hindi films.

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor shake a leg to 'Bole Chudiyan'

FIR lodged against Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera
Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera has been accused of an alleged assault against a woman. As per reports, an FIR was lodged against Shera for allegedly threatening and harassing a woman, asking her to settle the Bigg Boss contestant Zubair Khan’s case.

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Astronauts spacewalk to install new camera system on ISS
During the spacewalk, which lasted six hours and 49 minutes, the duo of Randy Bresnik, Expedition 53 Commander and Joe Acaba, Flight Engineer at NASA worked quickly and were able to complete several "get ahead" tasks, Melanie Whiting from NASA wrote in a blogpost.

Nasa extends Dawn mission at dwarf planet Ceres
Nasa has approved a second extension of the Dawn mission at Ceres, allowing the spacecraft to get a closer look at the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The spacecraft also will take visible-light images of Ceres' surface geology with its camera.

Now, explore planets, moons using Google maps
Google Maps has introduced a new feature that allows you to 'zoom out' from Earth and explore other planets and moons in the solar system. Google has also added Pluto, Venus, and several other moons for a total of 12 new worlds for users to explore.

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Hockey Asia Cup 2017: India beat Pakistan 4-0 to enter final
A dominant India continued their unbeaten run in the tournament and thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 to sail into the final of the 10th men's Asia Cup hockey tournament on Saturday.

Srikanth sails into Denmark Open Super Series Premier final
India's Kidambi Srikanth stands one step away from his third Super Series Premier title after he dished out a superlative display to outwit Hong Kong's Wong Wing Ki Vincent in straight games to reach the men's singles final of the $750,000 Denmark Open on Saturday.

New ICC regulations make things exciting: Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said the new ODI playing rules will make the game more exciting and professional. India will its maiden series under the new ICC ODI regulations when it takes on New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday.

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Google Pixel smartphones: Here's how you can get the phone at less-than Rs 35,000
If you have been waiting to buy Google’s last year flagship smartphone Pixel, then this may be the right time for you. Various e-commerce players are offering huge discounts on the smartphone.

Reliance Jio announces new tariff plans: All that has changed

Lenovo to increase offline presence to boost market share
Lenovo Group said it will focus on boosting its offline presence in India to regain market share, which had dropped following aggressive campaigns by its Chinese rivals.

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IIM Kozhikode sees 25% jump in average stipend
The institute wrapped up the summer placements for 375 students in a record four days, bettering its earlier best of six-and-a-half days. Sixteen students opted out of the process.

CPS diploma gets govt nod to fight specialists deficit

IIM Kozhikode sees 25% jump in average stipend
The institute wrapped up the summer placements for 375 students in a record four days, bettering its earlier best of six-and-a-half days. Sixteen students opted out of the process.

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Woman has right to live in matrimonial home even if dad-in-law owns it: HC
The Bombay high court has held that a woman gets the right to live in her matrimonial home or a shared household irrespective of whether it belongs to or is owned by her husband.

Metal rods at Metro site along Western Express Highway get damaged
Reinforcement metal rods for the construction of Metro VII (Andheri-Dahisar) elevated corridor gave way and bent dangerously towards the service road of Western Express Highway at Aarey Colony junction in Goregaon on Saturday.

To clear public spaces, BMC doubles fines for illegal hawking
In its efforts to curb vending at public places and reduce inconvenience to pedestrians, the BMC has doubled the penalty on illegal hawkers, increasing the maximum fine to Rs 40,000 from Rs 20,000. But the hawkers’ union claims this will only increase corruption among civic officials.

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Silicone no longer fad, flab gets you curves
If you want to augment certain parts of your body, you need not undergo surgery or use an implant. For instance, Sonika Verma (name changed) wanted bigger breasts, but not with the usual silicone implants.

'Gizmo' shirt at IGI airport was a magician's accessory for performing tricks
The passenger walking into the IGI airport with a strange looking vest fitted with an electronic motor and batteries in his hand-baggage had created a scare on Saturday evening, with the passenger handed over to the police and IB for investigation.

Oldest DU boys' hostel gets first digital library
In a first of its kind initiative, a digital library was inaugurated at the Gwyer Hall — the oldest boys’ hostel of Delhi University — on Saturday.

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Injured cyclist runs from pillar to post to file complaint

Rain gives a new lease of life to Bengaluru's dying lakes, many brim over after years

Karnataka to change rules to allow 100cc bikes to carry pillion riders

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Recruitment process for 8,792 school teacher posts to begin from October 30
After months of protests by unemployed youth, notification for filling up of 8,792 vacant posts in government-run schools was issued by the Telangana State Public Service Commission on Saturday.

Fun, games and good food made this bash a big hit

Srikanth: Beating the world no 1 on his home turf boosted my confidence ahead of the semis

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Is Chidambaram producer of 'Mersal', asks Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan

Doctors, IIT experts demand law to regulate salt content

A world of colour in black and white

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Gujarat OBC leader Alpesh Thakore to join Congress
Thakore, convenor of the Gujarat OBC Ekta Manch and leader of the local Thakore Sena, has a strong appeal among backward classes.

AAP comes out with first list of 11 candidates for Gujarat polls
Rajkot (West) is currently represented by chief minister Vijay Rupani. AAP is going to field businessman Rajesh Bhut from the seat.

Gujarat polls: OBC leader Alpesh Thakore to join Congress
OBC, SC and ST Ekta Manch (OSS) leader Alpesh Thakore on Saturday announced his intention to join the Congress. His announcement is significant given the imminent Assembly elections in the state.

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Allahabad University cleans teacher's colony
At a time when many celebrated Diwali and contributed to the garbage which lay scattered on the road, a professor at the department of Botany of Allahabad University, Prof N B Singh took up the challenge of cleaning the teacher’s colony located at the campus of MNNIT’s faculty quarters, on Saturday.

IAF impresses with a scintillating airshow in Allahabad
In the scorching heat and the blue sky dominated by patches of clouds, the capable pilots of the Indian Air Force displayed their ability and power at the scintillating airshow at the Bamrauli airfield, on Saturday. The show as organised as a part of 85th anniversary of IAF day, which was celebrated on October 08.

Allahabad: Parents asked to fill students conveyance information performa for safety of children

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6 irrigation projects in 2 districts to be ready by October end in Bhubaneswar
Chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi on Saturday directed the water resources department to operationalize six irrigation projects in Balangir and Kalahandi districts by end this month.

New departments to be opened in Odisha universities
The state government has decided to open new departments in 3 new universities- Rama Devi Women’s University at Bhubaneswar, Khallikote University at Berhampur and Gangadhar Meher University at Sambalpur.

Building on platform 6 side of Bhubaneswar station to be ready by November

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Kushwahas give up booze, demand prohibition in state

Narco test of poacher to crack tigress killing mystery

Four candidates file nominations for Chitrakoot assembly by-poll

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Loan waiver: 3 debt-ridden farmers commit suicide

Activists deface signboards along Bathinda-Amritsar highway

Punjabi must get top slot on signboards along NH: PWD

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