Digest News Letter - Times of India

THE TIMES OF INDIA

Friday, March 18, 2016

Today's Headlines

India

SGPC joins chorus in SC against Sardar jokes

To cut losses, FCI takes its godown ops online

Delhi HC to decide on relief on April 25

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Business

Heineken eyes control of Mallya's United Breweries
Heineken may ask Vijay Mallya, who owes banks around Rs 9,000 crore, to quit the board of United Breweries, three people with direct knowledge of the plan told Reuters. They said such a move could be a prelude to the Dutch company raising its stake in the maker of Kingfisher beer to above 50%.

Government eases rules for banks holding utilities debt
The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday provided relief to banks taking on debt from their state electricity providers as part of the country's massive bailout of its utilities, according to three bankers who received a letter from the central bank.

Difficult to accept Cong demand to cap GST rate: Jaitley
The government hopes that the biennial elections in the Rajya Sabha will give it enough seats in the Upper House of Parliament to pass the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.

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Environment

Plant 10 times the number of trees you cut: NGT to firms
The National Green Tribunal on Thursday directed three private firms, which have illegally chopped off 45 trees in a forest area in Faridabad, to plant ten times the number of trees cut by them.

Mexico City extends air pollution alert into a 4th day
The city's first air pollution alert in 11 years resulted in a driving ban that kept hundreds of thousands of cars from the roads. A metropolitan commission said that had helped, but hot, dry, windless conditions were expected to last through mid-day.

Blame global warming, New Zealand losing glaciers

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World

Brazil: Lula faces protests, Rousseff impeachment
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as chief of staff to his successor Dilma Rousseff on Thursday as a judge sought to block his appointment and Congress began proceedings to impeach her amid the country's deepening crisis.

Assad, opposition reject Syrian Kurds' 'federal region'
The Syrian government and its opponent Syrian National Coalition have rejected a declaration by Syrian Kurds of a federal region in the country on Thursday. A statement issued by the Syrian government said the declaration made in the town of Rmeilan in Syria's Hassakeh province is unconstitutional.

EU leaders push for difficult Turkey migrant deal
The proposed plan, which would make Turkey a central pillar of the divided EU's response to the crisis, has been hailed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the "first real chance" to end the influx of refugees and migrants despite threats by Cyprus to quash the deal.

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Entertainment

#TOIFA2016 - Technical Awards - Winners' List
Here's the complete list of winners at the #TOIFA2016 Technical Awards. Take a look...

#TOIFA2016 - Technical Awards: As it happened

Nawazuddin: Stardom can corrupt your mind
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Best Actor in a Negative role for Badlapur at the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) 2016, talks about stardom and the world of cinema.

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Science

N-fusion sun in China emits longest pulse at 50 million°C

First heart op using 3D-printed model performed in China

`Mid-life people should walk, cycle, or use public transport to stay fit'

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Sports

World T20: Dilshan fifty sees off gritty Afghanistan
Sri Lanka's batsmen, led by Tillakaratne Dilshan's unbeaten 83, backed a rather ordinary bowling performance to avoid, what many expected, an upset and win by six wickets in the end.

Du Plessis not taking South Africa's favourites tag lightly
On Friday at the Wankhede Stadium, du Plessis will lead the team in their first match of the 2016 World Twenty20 against England, who were hammered by Chris Gayle at the same venue two evenings before.

Pakistan start as favourites against India: Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar on Thursday picked Pakistan as the favourites against India in the marquee match of the ICC World T20 to be played at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

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Technology

10 richest tech billionaires in the world
Here's over to 10 wealthiest tech billionaires of the world.

VR on the cheap: How to watch without a headset
Hollywood studios, news outlets and consumer brands are all dabbling with virtual reality. Many everyday folks will soon join them using 360-degree cameras coming soon from Samsung and LG.

Apple vs FBI: Wozniak slams govt for encouraging 'snooping'
Wozniak offered the same explanation for his support-- if Apple makes a backdoor exception for the government, others will exploit it too.

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Education

IITs OK 200% fee hike, ministry may not play ball

Panel approves threefold hike in IIT annual fees

At ESADE, international MBA leaders highlight the need to use technology for in-class innovation

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Mumbai

Radiologists hopeful of graded punishment under PCPNDT Act

Men still shy of undergoing vasectomy: Survey

53% sleep apnea patients also have diabetes and hypertension: Study

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Delhi