News Digest: Pichai, Nooyi on govt's wish list to pick India's 'institutes of eminence'

Pichai, Nooyi on govt's wish list to pick India's 'institutes of eminence'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, New Development Bank chairman K V Kamath and chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian could be part of a panel to choose India’s 20 world class ‘Institutes of Eminence’.

On film release eve, violent protests in BJP-ruled states
Mobs vandalised theatres, multiplexes and unleashed large-scale violence, forcing cancellation of the special screening of ‘Padmaavat’ in many parts of the country on the eve of the release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film.

National Stadium no-entry zone for players as MHA moves in
Rented out to the Union home ministry recently, the historic Major Dhyanchand National Stadium building has become off limits for hockey academy players and youngsters coming to the complex under the government’s ‘comeand-play’ scheme.

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Government ensures Rs 1 lakh crore to PSU banks by March; unveils reforms
The lenders, which include State Bank of India, account for more than two-third of India's banking assets as well as most of the over Rs 8 lakh crore of non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans.

Maruti Suzuki to showcase first electric car e-Survivor at Auto Expo
​India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will showcase its first electric car concept, the e-Survivor at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo next month, the company said on Wednesday in a communication to the stock exchanges.

UDAN-2: 325 more routes awarded; IndiGo, Jet Airways join with chopper operators
The aviation ministry on Wednesday said IndiGo and Jet Airways are among the players awarded 325 routes in the second round of UDAN bidding.

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Don't allow new power plants if they violate MoEF norms: NGT
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) not to grant clearance to any new thermal power plant till they comply with the standards set by it, after a plea alleged that many of them were flouting norms and causing pollution.

Exposure to air pollution in womb may shorten lifespan

New population of 'walking fish' found in Tasmania
The Red Handfish (Thymichthys politus) is found only in southeastern Tasmania, an isolated island state, and until last week only about 20 to 40 of them were identified in the Frederick Henry Bay, the University of Tasmania said.

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'Belt Road Initiative much more than infra partnership'
Expressing strong support to China on its Belt and Road Initiative, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said it is much more than just an infrastructure partnership and will go a long way in creating a shared future in a fractured world.

Turkish border town hit by rockets, 13 wounded: Governor
The rockets hit two locations in the city centre, including a mosque during prayer times, Governor Mehmet Tekinarslan said. Eight people were wounded, with two in critical condition, at the mosque, and another five injured at the second location.

Pakistan condemns US drone strike inside its territory
The unmanned aircraft's missiles "targeted an Afghan refugee" camp in Pakistan's northwestern Kurram region, a statement from the Pakistani foreign office said. "Such unilateral actions, as that of today, are detrimental to the spirit of cooperation between the two countries in the fight against terrorism," the statement said.

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Pics: Priyanka Chopra's fashionable outings
Priyanka Chopra is making sure to set fashion goals every time she steps out at the Sundance Film Festival to promote her upcoming Hollywood film ‘A Kid Like Jake’.

Sara in Ashutosh Gowariker's next with Arjun?
Sara Ali Khan, who is gearing up for her Bollywood debut 'Kedarnath' has been out and about working rigorously towards making it a success.

Bebo looks blissful in her latest photoshoot

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With Moon race off, Antrix, TeamIndus call off agreement
With a global race to the Moon being called off, ISRO's commercial arm Antrix today said its launch services agreement with space company TeamIndus had been "mutually terminated".

2 new types of contraceptives launched in Haryana

Upcoming dust storm on Mars to explain its dryness
The Martian dust storm season, expected to begin this summer and last till early 2019, could be the biggest type of such phenomenon in the environment of Mars, and could explain how the Red Planet became dry.

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3rd Test: India come undone for 187 after Kohli-Pujara vigil
Only three players got into double-digits as India were bowled out for 187 on day one of the third Test, which would have been far less if not for some generosity from the home side.

Ex-gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse
The disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony in a Michigan courtroom.

'187 as good as 300 on this surface'
India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored a gritty 50 in tough conditions on day one of the third Test against South Africa, said it was satisfying to get runs on "one of the toughest pitches he has played on". He also feels that 187 is a competitive first innings total on this track.

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Watch: A man bites alleged iPhone's battery -- and it explodes into fireball
Since past few years many smartphone users have reported issues with the battery of their devices. In 2016, the Galaxy Note 7 exploded in various parts of the globe leaving Samsung in a big mess.

Lava to invest Rs 250 crore on mobile designing by 2021
Home-grown mobile handset maker Lava International has plans to invest Rs 250 crore by 2021 on designing of devices in the country and building a capacity to manufacture 1.2 crore handsets a month.

Moto X4 6GB RAM variant to launch in India February 1
Lenovo-owned Motorola is all set to launch a new variant of its mid-range smartphone Moto X4 on February 1 in India.

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AICTE revamps curriculum for engineering, technical courses: Find out what's changed
Curriculum for engineering and technical courses across the country has been revamped by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to meet the demands of the industry.

MHRD audit team visits MANIT campus
An audit team of MHRD visited the MANIT campus on Wednesday. MANIT officials said it was a routine visit but sources claimed that team was also checking the alleged scam took place in infrastructure construction in past five years on the campus.

Film on child marriage to be shown in Kendriya Vidyalayas
With child marriage a major concern in the state, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has asked all Kendriya Vidyalayas to screen a documentary film on a child marriage survivor.

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Smartphone painter throws up the unexpected with new sketch series

SRA floats tenders for Kolekalyan slums rehab

Uddhav's jibes at Modi irk central netas, BJP wants CM to step in
The BJP central leadership has taken a "serious view" of Shiv Sena's decision to go it solo for the 2019 Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly elections, said a source in the Maharashtra BJP.

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Curiosity draws crowds to theatres in capital

Delhi: A third of street kids use drugs, alcohol
One in every three street children in Delhi indulges in substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol and cannabis.A study by AIIMS has now put a number to this well-known problem.

Three foreigners arrested for duping doctor
Three Africans, including a woman, were arrested for honey-trapping a doctor through Facebook and duping him of Rs 40 lakh.The accused - Jacob, James and Sonia - were arrested from east Delhi on Sunday.

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Exams off, govt offices shut as Bengaluru braces for bandh

Bellandur Lake: NGT asks govt for action plan by Monday

Tax relief in budget essential for revival: Realty sector

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Feasibility check to take Mono Rail to city tech hub's doorstep

Rs 600 crore for Telangana to tap into Andhra Pradesh-Gujarat natural gas pipeline

Selfie with speeding MMTS tosses man into death jaws

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'Beaten up by traffic cops', cabbie sets himself ablaze near Taramani
A 23-year-old cab driver doused himself with petrol and set himself on fire after being allegedly beaten up by traffic policemen at Taramani on Wednesday.

Made in Chennai: A portable ramp to make train ride easy for disabled
For most disabled people, public transport is not a happy travel option.Lack of suitable ramps, wheelchairs, lifts and an insensitive crowd make it impossible for them to board trains or buses.

Bank account fiasco ends scholarship for 8 lakh SC & ST schoolgirls
A government official told TOI that the scheme, which has been under the direct benefit transfer, ran into problems about three years ago when funds were delayed.

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Karni Sena call for Gujarat bandh
Claiming their talks with the state government, led by MoS home Pradipsinh Jadeja and education minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, had failed, the Shri Rajput Karni Sena and the Shri Rashtriya Karni Sena have announced they will extend their ‘Bharat Bandh’ against the release of Padmaavat to Gujarat.

Multiplexes open under heavy security cover
A day after Rajput protesters attacked multiplexes in the city, over the screening of Padmaavat, malls opened to the public on Wednesday, but under heavy security cover.

Morbi ceramic industry eyes up to 40% export growth

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2 youths set Dalit girl on fire in UP, held
Police arrested two youths on Tuesday for allegedly setting ablaze a 19-year-old Dalit girl in Raniganj Ajgara village on Monday evening.The victim died during treatment at an Allahabad hospital on Monday night.

Allahabad: Bajrang Dal to oppose screening of Padmaavat

Know your army mela organised in Allahabad

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PM presents National Bravery Awards to 2 Odisha kids

Film on child marriage to be shown in Kendriya Vidyalayas
With child marriage a major concern in the state, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has asked all Kendriya Vidyalayas to screen a documentary film on a child marriage survivor.

CBSE Board students can give feedback on questions through observation schedule
Now examinees of Class X and XII board exams can air their views on the quality of question papers to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) directly.

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Woman held for 'blackmailing' MLA Katare

Ex-Navyman & IIM grad spearhead agitation

Madhya Pradesh: Schoolgirl gangraped by five, panchayat offers Rs 10k for no FIR

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Bathinda: Contractual employees stage protest against CM Amarinder Singh

SGPC chief Longowal now accused of violating 'Sikh Rehat Maryada'

What will be trending this year in Chandigarh?
Getting past the fuzz of impulsive resolutions, January begins to settle into just another month soon as the hullabaloo of the first week and its revelry ebbs.

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