News Digest: PF account to be automatically transferred on job switch

PF account to be automatically transferred on job switch
“We are trying to ensure transfer of money if one changes jobs, without any application, in three days. In future, if one has an Aadhaar ID and has verified the ID, then the account will be transferred without any application if the worker goes anywhere in the country," chief provident fund commissioner V P Joy has said.

Pradhan: Govt cos investing $2 bn in biofuel units
Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government was working on a biofuel policy as the industry had an investment potential of Rs 1 lakh crore in next one to two years. Ways are being explored to make fuel out of urban and rural waste and cultivate feedstock on barren land for 2G biofuels.

'Allow homosexuals, live-in couples to go for surrogacy'
Criticising the government for prohibiting homosexuals, single parents, and live-in couples from commissioning surrogacy, the parliamentary standing committee on health suggested the department of health research broaden the eligibility criteria keeping in view the present day social milieu.

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GST, surveillance post note ban to increase tax-GDP ratio: Government
The government has budgeted for over Rs 19.06 lakh crore from taxes in the current fiscal, a growth of about 15 per cent over the last fiscal. The tax-GDP ratios are projected to be 11.6 per cent in 2018-19 and 11.9 per cent in 2019-20 respectively, it said.

Sensex, Nifty end with heavy losses second day in row
Key equity benchmarks- Sensex and Nifty once again faltered on Thursday as both the indices lost more than 0.80 per cent during the day.30-share BSE Sensex closed on 31,531.33, down by 266.51 points and the broader 50-share NSE Nifty cracked 87.80 points to finish trading on 9,820.25.

Aadhaar may become mandatory for buying shares, mutual funds

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Snakes face threat from humans, superstitions surrounding them

As glaciers melt, 'Land of Fire and Ice' watches its history seep away

UK, Indian varsities to build 5 solar stations in India
A consortium of 12 British and Indian universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, has received a 7-million-pound grant from the UK government to build five self-sufficient solar-powered buildings in remote Indian villages.

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Pakistan's leprosy fighter Dr Ruth Pfau dies at 87
Born in Germany, Dr Ruth Katharina Martha Pfau had been living in Pakistan since 1960. She founded the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre in Karachi, Pakistan's first hospital dedicated to treating the disease, and opened branches across the country.

Turkey detains Russian 'planning attack on US base'
Renad Bakiev was detained in the southern city of Adana over suspicions that he plotted to crash an American aircraft or attack the Incirlik air base using a drone, Adana police said in a statement. Turkish private news agency Dogan said a court later ordered him formally arrested pending a trial.

North Korea mocks Trump, hones Guam strike plans
The military would complete the plan to hit Guam by mid-August and submit it to Kim Jong-Un for consideration, said General Kim Rak-Gyom, the commander of the North Korea's missile forces.

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Rajkummar: Insecure co-stars put me off

Ranbir Kapoor cheers for Sanjay Dutt at 'Bhoomi' trailer launch
It was an ideal return to Bollywood for actor Sanjay Dutt at the star-studded trailer launch of his comeback film ‘Bhoomi’ that stars Aditi Rao Hydari as his daughter. The entire team of the Sanjay Dutt biopic including Ranbir Kapoor was also present to show their support for the actor.

Watch: Sanjay Dutt-Aditi's 'Bhoomi' trailer
Bhoomi trailer: Those waiting with bated breaths for Sanjay Dutt aka Sanju Baba's comeback film fret no more as the trailer of his forthcoming film 'Bhoomi' is out now.

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Asteroid to shave past Earth inside Moon orbit: ESA
An asteroid the size of a house will shave past Earth at a distance of some 44,000 kilometres (27,300 miles) in October, inside the Moon's orbit, astronomers said Thursday.

China's quantum satellite sends unbreakable signals from space

New ultra-fast test to determine antibiotic resistance
The test, developed by researchers at the Uppsala varsity in Sweden, can help docs make an informed choice while prescribing antibiotics. It is primarily intended for urinary tract infections - a condition that affects about 100m women a year globally & accounts for 25% of antibiotic use in Sweden.

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Ashwin, Jadeja likely to be rested for limited overs series against SL
Fully aware of spinners' heavy workload during the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, the team management and national selectors may rest Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja from the limited overs matches, starting August 20.

Tour of Europe: India lose 1-3 to Belgium in second game
Indian men's hockey team lost 1-3 against hosts Belgium, their second consecutive defeat in the Tour of Europe, in Boom on Thursday. Spirited Belgium came from a goal down to beat India and win the series 2-0.

At 20, I didn't know what to do with the leather ball: Umesh
Umesh had no clue what to do with a red SG Test ball when he made his first-class debut at 20 but the premier fast bowler said he always knew that his ability to generate pace would help him measure up. Seven years since his international debut, Umesh feels he is finally bowling to his potential.

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Google starts rolling out new security tool to stop download of malicious apps
Technology giant Google has started rolling out the Play Protect feature, which was announced in May during its annual developer conference Google I/O 2017.

This Xiaomi smartphone is getting Android Nougat update in India
Recently, we reported that Xiaomi will soon start rolling out Android Nougat update for its Redmi Note 4 smartphone.

Nissan's connected car technology launched in India
Nissan has launched an integrated information and communication platform – NissanConnect in India.

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Shoolini University is first in north India to offer job oriented programme in yoga
Shoolini University in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, has become the first university in the country to offer research programme at undergraduate level in professional courses.

IIT-M start-up bags $1 million order from Singapore firm

Directorate General of Health Services postpones results of medical counselling second round
The Directorate General of Health Services has postponed announcement of results of the second round of counselling for MBBS/BDS seats in deemed/central universities that was due on Tuesday. A notice put out on the counselling website of the directorate says that results will be declared on Friday.

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Man guilty of killing dad who tried to relieve itch in private part
A 42-year-old drunk man with a history of abusing his family killed his 79-year-old father after being annoyed with him for scratching his private part one night in 2012.

Maharashtra assembly clears bill that allows shops to run 24/7
Shops and malls may soon be able to operate 24/7 on all days of the week, with the state assembly passing a reform of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act.

Brows raised after Maharashtra CM ropes in Rane for talks with Marathas
With chief minister Devendra Fadnavis allocating Congress leader Narayan Rane a key role during talks with the Maratha activists in Mumbai on Wednesday, speculation is rife that the senior Congress leader could be on his way to the BJP.

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NGT orders Rs 5,000 fine on use of thin plastic bags
Anyone carrying a 'thin' plastic bag (less than 50 microns thick) in the capital will now run the risk of being fined Rs 5,000.

Ramjas teachers protest over dues
Alleging massive corruption, teachers of Ramjas College sat on a dharna on Thursday opposing reconstitution of its governing body.

Two out of three corporations for re-unification
North and east corporations are of the opinion that reunification of the three municipal bodies is a good idea.

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Whitefield industrialists' abductors shot at, 1 injured
The incident took place at 6pm when Byadarahalli police from Ramanagara Rural closed in on the gangsters, who refused to surrender and attacked their pursuers.

Man books Ola cab using stolen phone, robs driver
a woman's mobile phone in Kolar, turned up in Benglauru and used it to book an Ola cab, before robbing the driver of Rs 5,000 and a cellphone.

Transport department for cab fares based on type of vehicle
Officials said the proposal seeks to ensure a ride in a hatchback costs less than that in an SUV.Officials, however, did not divulge the rates.

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Stuck in prison, he asked wife to marry someone else

A bicycle ride to help para-athletes realise their dreams

Here's to desh bhakti

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EPS faction nullifies TTV's appointment as deputy general secretary
Likely To Seek Defreezing Of AIADMK Symbol Ahead Of Merger

EPS group ousts Sasikala nephew from AIADMK
The EPS group, which met at the AIADMK headquarters, reiterated that the appointment of V K Sasikala as general secretary was only an interim arrangement.

EPS group ousts Sasikala nephew from AIADMK, likely to seek de-freezing of party symbol, pave way for merger

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9,625 shell firms in Gujarat lose registration
In a major crackdown on shell companies, registrations of 9,625 shell companies in Gujarat have been cancelled. As on July 21, 2017, 1,62,618 shell companies across India have been removed from the register of companies.

961 BSc seats vacant after second round

Cash van with 1,200 bottles of liquor caught in Naroda, 2 held
The stringent prohibition laws of the state have forced bootleggers to come up with new ideas on how to ferry booze in dry Gujarat. They have used water tanker trolleys; scooters; ambulances and even school buses to dodge the police.

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ABVP holds Mahapanchayat at Allahabad University

Vishwa Hindu Parishad to observe Bharat Akhand Diwas on August 13

Allahabad high court hands over GPF scam to CBI
Hearing a PIL filed by Bheem Singh of Ballia district, a division bench comprising Justice Arun Tandon and Justice Krishna Singh said the case calls for a CBI probe.

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Army band to perform at IG Park in Bhubaneswar on August 13
The Indian Army, in association with the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), will have a performance of Military Pipe Band at Indira Gandhi (IG) Park here on August 13 to celebrate the 71st Independence Day.

Seven trains to be cancelled for modernization work at Cuttack

Naveen requests Prabhu for restoration of coaching trains over Rayagada and Singapur Road station

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Congress LoP asks for time from Amit Shah, BJP says contact over phone
Leader of Opposition Ajay Singh on Thursday challenged chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fix an appointment for him with BJP national president Amit Shah so he can update the leader on the present situation of governance and administration in the state.

Centre seeks report from Madhya Pradesh on onion rot

Liquor sale down, revenue up in Madhya Pradesh

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Chandigarh municipal corporation finds primary schools in bad shape

Chandigarh police get 2-day remand to recreate scene, know motive

'Dont you know who we are?'

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