News Digest: Pakistani MPs fear China-Pakistan Economic Corridor could benefit India

Pakistani MPs fear China-Pakistan Economic Corridor could benefit India
A group of Pakistani lawmakers has expressed concern that Beijing could eventually use the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to boost its trade with India. The 2442km corridor stretches from the Chinese border to Pakistan's Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea.

Hindu widow's adopted kid has claim only to her assets, rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a child adopted by a Hindu widow would not have any rights to the property of the woman's deceased husband and may lay claim only over the property inherited by his mother. ​

'India has most urban dwellers sans safe toilets'

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India Inc Q3 earnings to take demonetisation hit: Report
Corporate profits for the third quarter will be adversely impacted by the Centre's move to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes with sectors such as automobile, FMCG, retail, consumer durables expected to be hit, says a report.

Sensex at 6-month low, Nifty surrenders 8,100-mark
Market benchmark Sensex slumped over 71 points in choppy trade on Thursday to hit about six-month low of 26,228, falling for the fourth straight session, amid lingering worries about the economic impact of demonetisation. Nifty too dipped below the key 8,100-level.

Rupee recovers 12 paise to end at 67.82
Breaking a four-day downtrend, the rupee on Thursday staged a smart rebound against the US dollar to end higher by 12 paise at 67.82 on fresh selling of the greenback by exporters and banks. Softer dollar tone overseas and some caution ahead of Fed Chair Yellen's testimony due later on the day largely supported the upmove.

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Builders liable to face consequences for air pollution: NGT
The principle that "polluter pays" was on Thursday applied by the National Green Tribunal which said that it is builders and not the construction workers who will have to face "consequences" for polluting ambient air quality in the national capital.

Kerry appeals Trump to take 'green' actions

India records highest number of tiger seizure: Report
India has recorded the highest number of seizure of tigers and parts among all 13 tiger range countries, accounting for 44 per cent, according to a report by wildlife trade monitor released on Wednesday.

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At least 73 killed in Mozambique truck blast
At least 73 people were killed and scores more injured when an oil tank truck burst into flames in a village in western Mozambique on Thursday, the nation's public radio announced. The government added that 110 people were injured, some of them critically.

Trump to host Japan's Abe amid cabinet-building efforts
Japan's Shinzo Abe will on Thursday become the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump, as the US president-elect continues efforts to select candidates for top jobs in his cabinet.

Yemen's Shiite rebels say they back US-brokered cease-fire
Amid more clashes on Thursday in Yemen, the country's Shiite rebels confirmed their endorsement a US-brokered cease-fire deal previously announced by US Secretary of State John Kerry.

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Shah Rukh Khan visits Deepika Padukone on SLB's set
Deepika Padukone had to meet three guests and perform complicated dance moves on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming period drama on Wednesday.

'Munnabhai 3' to roll out in 2018
Bombay Times has learnt that the third instalment of the franchise will go on floors immediately after the Sanjay Dutt biopic in 2018.

Bipasha can't stick to a diet plan
Not many know that Bipasha Basu likes variation when it comes to her diet. Her abs and toned body may give fitness goals to everyone but surprisingly, she never sticks to a diet or an exercise regimen.

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Scientists discover roundest object in the Universe

China tests controversial gene-editing tactic to fight cancer
In a global first, scientists in China have injected a human with cells genetically modified to fight cancer using a controversial gene-editing test. The team used a technique known as 'CRISPR-Cas9' which works like a pair of genetic scissors to cut very specific sections of DNA.

DRDO scientists develop surveillance UAV for armed forces
Heralding a new era in the indigenous development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), DRDO on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden flight of TAPAS 201 (RUSTOM – II), a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV.

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2nd Test, Day 1: Kohli, Pujara put India in control
Centuries from Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara helped India finish Day 1 at 317/4 after they opted to bat in the second Test against England in Vishakapatnam on Thursday.

Talking points: Anderson's snorter and a dog's day out
A look at the major talking points from the opening day of the second Test between India and England being played in Visakhapatnam.

Novak Djokovic calls for officials to show more respect
Djokovic vented his frustrations to tournament supervisor Tom Barnes before finally focusing on the match and, while conceding he sometimes takes too long between points, he insisted the officials should take a softer approach before handing out warnings.

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Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000
The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively

Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000
Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000.

WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know
A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy.

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Over 900 permanent teaching posts lying vacant in Delhi University
Over 900 permanent teaching posts are lying vacant in University of Delhi, one of the most sought after varsities in the country, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. However, DU has hired ad-hoc and guest faculties in order to ensure that studies of the students are not affected.

J&K govt orders mass promotion of students to next level
In a major relief to students who have missed their classes for over four months due to the ongoing unrest in the Valley, J&K government on Thursday announced mass promotion of students to next levels and also ordered continuation of "No-Detention" policy for the current academic session.

Telangana govt starts digital classrooms plan in 3,352 schools
The Telangana government on Wednesday launched its digital classrooms programme in 3,352 high schools in the state. Deputy chief minister K Srihari, who holds education portfolio, and IT Minister K T Rama Rao formally started the programme here.

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'Lady Anandi is a tribute to parents and grandparents'
He is her mother's father's father!' reads the poster of the play where a female actor from Bangalore performs Lady Anandi, a ghost story of a man dressed as a woman. Sounds confusing? Then go and see it for yourself on Thursday and Friday at the Cuckoo Club. Lady Anandi, written and enacted by Bangalore-based theatre artiste Anuja Ghosalkar, is a deeply personal performance project on her great grandfather Madhav Rao, a female impersonator in late 19th century Marathi theatre.

'Difference in sign of minor should not hinder justice'
Sentencing a 25-year-old man to seven years' imprisonment for attempting to sodomize his 14-year-old neighbour a special POCSO court has observed that merely because the minor's signatures are different on various documents pertaining to the case, the accused cannot go scot free.

'Auto drivers holding commuters to ransom'
The Bombay high court rejected a plea filed by Mira Bhayandar Republican Rickshaw Chalak Malak Union against a circular mandating that autorickshaw drivers must have adequate knowledge of Marathi.

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Managers of Pak artistes questioned
A joint team of the Delhi Police Crime Branch and the income tax department questioned the managers of Pakistani artistes Fawad Khan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Porter gets locked inside Jet flight
In a bizarre incident, a porter, who was assisting a wheelchair-bound passenger to his Jet Airways flight - 9W745 - to Varanasi, got locked inside the aircraft, which was given a green signal for departure.

Pay property tax dues without penalty till Feb
Providing a huge relief to property tax payers, the threen municipal corporatios on Thursday announced complete waiver of the interest and penalty amounts if the arrears were paid till February 28, 2017.

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Heforshe campaign- Do not be bystanders, walk in a woman's shoes, expert tells boys
“A woman clutches her purse in a crowded bus not to protect her belongings but herself.“ Speaking to an auditorium full of youngsters, Rineeta Naik, communications analyst, UN Women, asked boys to view public spaces like markets and buses from a girl's point of view.

Yelahanka power station - Farmers, government reach truce on land price
The state government and the farmers arrived at a consensus on the price of the land to be acquired for a 400kv power station at Yelahanka, putting to an end a sevenyear-old deadlock.

RSS worker's death: Cops seek FSL help
Thirteen days after Magali Ravi, a BJP and RSS worker, was found dead by the road side near Periyapatna in Mysuru district, police are yet to ascertain whether it was murder or an accidental death.

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Wakf tribunal functional since November 2
The Minorities Welfare Department on Thursday announced that the Telangana State Wakf Tribunal has become functional since November 2.

Financial dispute led to bid on realtor: Cops
A hired killer made an abortive attempt to eliminate realtor Nagender Reddy at Bapu Nagar, Petbasheerabad. Nagender Reddy suffered one bullet injury. The assailant was overpowered by locals.

HC sets aside relief given to Michael Ferreira
They are facing charges of cheating and fleecing unemployees through their multilevel marketing ventures launched through a firm called Q-Net.They were brought to Hyderabad from a Mumbai jail on a transit warrant.

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Among 11 metros, Chennai most exposed to climate hazards: Study
Which city will wilt under the effects of climate change first? For a clue, there is nothing in the answer for Chennaites to rejoice.Chennai is more vulnerable to climate hazards compared to metros such as Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Delhi, mainly due to high population density and built-up area, an IIT-Bombay research paper has said.

Good bacteria could save preterm infants
The bacteria in curd could well be the key to preventing three lakh infant deaths in the country every year. A study by a team from a city-based hospital found that the infection rate in preterm infants who were administered a mixture of probiotics, including Lactobacillus acidophilus a variety of bacteria found in curd ­ was lesser compared to other infants.

Hitch-hiking youth takes photography to rural schools
A couple of weeks ago, as Isai Prakash started his journey he did not think of any particular destination.But the young man had a clear idea about what he was going to do.

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Budgets downsized to cope with crisis
In a bid to tackle the sudden cash crisis, wedding budgets have been downsized by an average of 30-35%, according to estimates provided by city-based wedding planners and other industry stakeholders.

Cash crunch stifles wedding glitz
Business Down 50% Amid Currency Crisis.

Woman raped on BJ campus, one held
A 50-year-old mentally-challenged woman was allegedly raped by a sanitation worker on BJ Medical College hostel campus on Wednesday night.

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Mela to have more green toilets this yr

Demonetization takes a toll on Magh Mela celebrations

9 days on, no sight of shoppers in city markets

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Subrat Acharya joins KIIT as pro-chancellor

Private firm staffer robbed of 1.25 lakh
Three bike-borne persons on Wednesday robbed nearly Rs 1.25 lakh cash and a laptop from an employee of a private finance company in Patrapada under Khandagiri police limits.

Green panel glare on Puri hotels
At least 166 hotels in the beach town of Puri face the threat of closure for running without valid pollution control certificates.

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Campaigning ends in Shahdol, Nepanagar, polling tomorrow
Campaigning for the bypolls to Shahdol Lok Sabha and Nepanagar assembly seats came to an end on Thursday with the ruling BJP getting ready for its first litmus test after demonetisation of high-end currency notes. Polling for the two tribal seats will be held on Saturday.

Demonetization: EC directs to pay cash allowance to polling staff
Amid non-availability of smaller denomination notes, the Election Commission (EC) has instructed all the collectors of poll bound districts to pay cash allowance to the polling staff appointed in Shahdol and Nepanagar bypoll.

After CM, CS directs babus on night stay in villages
In a move to ensure that bureaucrats have their ear to the ground, chief secretary Basant Pratap Singh has directed collectors and commissioners to visit villages and stay there at night to establish direct contact with the locals.

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PU hosts lecture on machine learning skills
The Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (CSDE), Panjab University (PU) organized special lecture on ‘Machine Learning Skills for Engineering and Science Researchers’ at Seminar Hall, UIET, PU, Sector 25.

Punjab governor pays tribute to Martyr Lt. Bikram Singh on his 54th martyrdom day

Congress may woo Dalits with homes, jobs, free education

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