News Digest: SC: Can CBI probe all 76 FIRs in Pearl scam?

SC: Can CBI probe all 76 FIRs in Pearl scam?
The Supreme Court asked the CBI on Wednesday to examine whether it could investigate all 76 FIRs lodged against Nirmal Singh Bhangoo-headed Pearl group of companies in different states in connection with a Rs 45,000 crore land development scam.

PM Modi calls Donald Trump to congratulate him on his win

Poll-bound UP gets lion's share of PM Modi govt's LPG freebie
Poll-bound UP tops the list of states that have received the highest number of cooking gas connections being given free of cost to poor households under the Ujjwala scheme launched by the Narendra Modi government.

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Bosch Q2 jumps about 80% on one-time gains
German auto components maker Bosch reported a 79.1% jump in quarterly profit due to a one-time gain from sale of its Starter Motors and Generators business.

India Inc hails Trump triumph, says will engage with new US administration

Rupee recoups losses to end at 2-month high against dollar
The rupee recouped its early losses to close with sharp gain of 19 paise at two-month high of 66.43 against the dollar today even as stock markets plunged after government's drive against black money and Donald Trump's win in the US presidential polls.

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Why Trump's win is bad for Paris Agreement
Donald Trump’s win may be a bad news for climate action under the Paris Agreement. He had not only repeatedly questioned the science underlying climate change, but also once called it a “hoax” and pledged to pull the United States out of the global climate deal.

States ignore national policy on crop residue management
Had the Delhi’s neighbouring states adhered to the guidelines of the two-year-old national policy for management of crop residue (NPMCR), the Capital and other cities in the NCR would have been spared of current alarming situation of air pollution due to stubble burning.

Prize Murrah bull to be star attraction at global agri show
The celebrity Murrah bull, Yuvraj, will be a major attraction at the upcoming global Agritech Meet 2016, Gram, in Jaipur. Murrah is a world famous high-yielding breed said to have its origins in Haryana’s Rohtak and Jind districts. The breed is also found in western UP.

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Surprise and euphoria at Trump headquarters
Euphoric Donald Trump supporters transformed into a sea of "Make America Great Again" hats, shouting "USA" and partying late into the night as the billionaire appeared within reach of victory Wednesday.

5 dead after tram derails in London

Queen Elizabeth unveils new portrait of herself
Britain's Queen Elizabeth unveiled a new portrait of herself on Tuesday in London, painted by Irish artist Colin Davidson. The painting was commissioned by Co-operation Ireland to mark the queen's 90th birthday, which she celebrated in April.

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Film and TV industry prep for cash crunch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s move to account for black money has found several takers. However, instantly withdrawing Rs 500 and Rs1,000 notes has troubled a section of the society too. Incomes of commoners surviving on a daily wage system have taken a hit.

First look of 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' is out!
While 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' was shot entirely in India, this time around, director Shashank Khaitan’s romcom has travelled to Singapore for a two-week spell, currently underway.

Tahir Raj Bhasin redefines villainy in Bollywood
Tahir Raj Bhasin is fast becoming a noteworthy name in this new breed of reel villains. After garnering appreciation for his performance in 'Mardaani', the actor will now be seen in 'Force 2'.

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Chinese doctors use 3D printer for skull surgery: Report

Antibody that 'neutralises' Zika virus identified
Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have identified a human antibody that may reduce Zika infection, paving way for a vaccine against the virus which is believed to cause serious birth defects in babies.

Two US astronauts cast vote from space
As US gets ready for a nail-biting election on Tuesday, two American astronauts orbiting the Earth at 17,000 miles per hour have already cast their votes from space. "Space voting" was first used the same year it was implemented in 1997.

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Day 1 Report: Joe Root, Moeen Ali make India toil
Joe Root (124) was the fulcrum around which England’s batting rotated after a stern resistance from the openers and in company of Moeen Ali (99*), Root put on 179 runs for the third wicket to help England to 311/4 at stumps.

ISL: Delhi Dynamos beat Chennaiyin 4-1 to regain top spot
Delhi Dynamos skipper Florent Malouda was in red-hot form as he struck twice to lead 4-1 thrashing of Chennaiyin FC in match number 34 of the Indian Super League 2016 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday.

Olympics has changed something inside me: Sindhu
Sindhu explained: "Life has changed a lot after the Games and now the responsibility are always high and everybody's eyes will be always on me so I think from now onwards I'll have to work harder then what I have been doing.

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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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PM Modi seeks relaxation in visa norms for students headed to UK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked Britain to relax student visa rules saying greater mobility of young people must be encouraged, even as Prime Minister Theresa May has said her country has a "good system" for applications.

I do not think government can run good institutions: CNR Rao

Govt to tweak RTE to define learning outcomes, says HRD minister Prakash Javadekar
RTE's no-detain policy till Class VIII has diluted the quality of education, some experts have said. Also, following NGO Pratham's report last year, which said many Class 5 students in rural India couldn’t read, the proposed move may allow schools to ascertain learning skills and take steps.

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Transfer stayed after protests, ward officer in demolition row to continue till civic polls

Cheating case: EOW seeks attachment of Rs 687cr Birla assets

Bandra festival, your stop for culture and loads of fun
TOI, will kick off on November 12.With more than 130 colourful events, the nine-day festival promises to deliver a supersized package of local talent and culture to you--for free as usual.

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Sainik Farms report an `eyewash': HC

Hope tanks at petrol pumps, queues and woes don't end

Air quality improves, but index stuck at 'severe'

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Auto driver stabs SI after quarrel
A 53-year-old traffic sub-inspector was stabbed by an autorickshaw driver following a fight over parking near Banashankari bus stop on Wednesday.

2 women drivers land KSRTC jobs
The two women are Ammenamma Nadaf from Bidar district and Veena Hosamma from Chikkaballapura.

Writer Maya Jayapal wants to be at daughter's swearing-in ceremony
Elated at her daughter Pramila Jayapal's election to the US House of Representative, writer Maya Jayapal said she's now eager to visit the US for the swearing-in ceremony.

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Move sends tourists into a tizzy
Apprehensions and confusion over exchange of currency are affecting travel plans.

Denizens on shopping spree

No change, no medicines for some

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Day after Rs 1,000 purge, realty comes to naught

When Chennai had money, no cash

When Chennai vendors turned note banks

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Note drought forces APMCs to close till Saturday

5.72 cr in fake notes seized in 2015-2016

Currency shake-up disrupts wedding plans

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Commotion at bullion market of Allahabad

BJP only viable option left, says Rita Bahuguna Joshi

HC notice to e-way officers on F1 track

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Medical negligence: State govt asked to pay Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to victim

Donald Trump's win evokes mixed reactions

5 persons killed in road accidents in Nayagarh
In a tragic incident, five persons were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents occurred at two different places in Nayagarh district on Wednesday.

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Apportionment study to find source of pollution: MPPCB
Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) will conduct Sources Apportionment Study of five cities to find out source of air pollution.

ATMs, petrol vends on cop watch, Govt deploys additional force
Home minister Bhupendra Singh said police have been asked to keep vigil near banks, ATMs and petrol pumps to maintain law and order after the Centre’s decision to demonetise existing set of currency notes in denomination of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.

Delhi university, JNU professors booked for tribal man's murder
Delhi University professor and rights activist Nandini Sundar, who is named as an accused in the Maoist killing of a Bastar tribal, said on Tuesday the charges were "absurd" and a conspiracy by police.

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Dead Sukhna lapwing sent for avian flu tests

Look into increasing Sukhna level by 2ft: HC

Behrupiyas: Prominent faces at Crafts Mela at Kalagram

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