News Digest

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Congress realized Andhra's problems late: Naidu Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday accused Congress of having belated realization of the problems facing residual Andhra Pradesh. Arrest LJP MP for false information on affidavit: Lalu Prasad RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday demanded the arrest of newly-elected Vaishali MP Rama Singh of LJP, alleging that he “hid the fact” that he is an “absconder” in an abduction case in his election affidavit. Work now, conceive later An increasing number of career women are opting to put their eggs on ice so that they don't have to choose between promotions and procreation. More India News»

		Business
		Subrata stays in jail but Sahara accounts de-frozen The Supreme Court reiterated its “no money, no release” order for Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, who has been detained since March 4, but in a relief relaxed orders freezing bank accounts and properties to provide Saharas with the means to raise the money needed for meeting bail condition. DoT rejects Vodafone's licence extension plea The Department of Telecom (DoT) has rejected Vodafone’s request for extension of its licences in seven circles, including Maharashtra, Gujarat and UP (East), by another ten years and has asked the operator to obtain spectrum through auctions. Cognizant takes 4 former staff to court Cognizant has filed two lawsuits in a New Jersey, US, court against four of its former employees for violating what it calls non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. More Business News»

		Environment
		Vultures to be tracked with transmitters in Maharashtra The state forest department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will launch an in-situ vulture conservation project in Maharashtra from next month. Bastar's tribal way to preserve environment For tribals residing around Boma hill in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district in Bastar, it's sin to climb or step up on this hill and doing so costs the offender Rs 500. Trains to limit speed near Gir forest Western Railway has agreed to reduce speed of trains passing through tracks near Gir forest in Gujarat's Amreli district to prevent accident with Asiatic lions moving in the area. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria's Assad wins presidential election Syria's parliament speaker, Jihad Lahan, announced the final results from Tuesday's election, saying Assad garnered 10,319,723 votes, or 88.7 percent. Tens of thousands join Hong Kong Tiananmen rally Large numbers of people in Hong Kong have joined a candlelight vigil in a downtown park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of China's bloody military suppression of protests on Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Guinea's Ebola death toll rises above 200: WHO More than 200 people have died from the highly contagious Ebola virus in Guinea, making it one of the worst ever outbreaks of the disease, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman and Rajinikanth miffed with Deepika? It seems success has gone into the head of pretty actress Deepika Padukone, as she is turning down big offers opposite superstars and has hence irked bigwigs of B-Town. Salman spotted Armaan Jain at Ranbir's sister's sangeet Salman Khan’s mother Salma Khan and Raj Kapoor’s wife Krishna Raj have been old card friends. Salma Khan’s son Salman and Krishna Raj’s daughter Rima Jain have thus been friends for a long time. Vidya Balan plays Ekta Kapoor's mother? One of the most talented actresses Vidya Balan has donned various avatars in her upcoming film ‘Bobby Jasoos’. And one of her looks is allegedly designed to look like Ekta Kapoor’s mother Shobha Kapoor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Vaccines for SARS, MERS viruses get closer to reality Scientists have managed to find a way to disable a part of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus responsible for hiding it from the immune system, a critical step in developing a vaccine against the deadly disease. New technology to preserve Leonardo da Vinci's self-portrait Scientists have developed a new nondestructive technology to help preserve one of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces — a self-portrait drawn in red chalk on paper during the early 1500s that is fading fast. Night owls less likely to exercise Having a hard time maintaining an exercise schedule? Try sleeping early. Night owls are more sedentary and feel less motivated to exercise, a new study has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		Messi most valuable player: Study Lionel Messi remains the world's most valuable footballer, even though his crown slipped this season, a market study showed on Wednesday. Petkovic reaches French Open semis Germany's Andrea Petkovic reached the French Open semifinals as she overpowered 10th seed Sara Errani of Italy 6-2, 6-2 at the Roland Garros Stadium. 'Costa undergoes Chelsea medical' Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has completed a medical examination with a view to joining EPL giants Chelsea, according to reports in the British media. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google, Facebook, Yahoo and others automatically encrypting all emails Google and other companies are now automatically encrypting all email. TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran's salary surged 60% in '13-14 TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran’s remuneration is more than twice as much as former Infosys president BG Srinivas’s salary of $1.2 million (Rs 7.8 crore). Apple #WWDC2014: Complete coverage #WWDC2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian B-school graduates get jobs easily A survey by Graduate Management Admission Council, which conducts GMAT, shows that 92% of Indian management students had an offer of employment, as against 33% in Asia-Pacific region and 57% globally. MBBS in Tamil Nadu colleges to cost up to Rs 1 crore Getting a medical degree can leave your finances in a critical condition — private medical universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu have raised their tuition fees for MBBS admissions this year. Fairer sex gets more than fair deal in education If numbers could describe women empowerment, higher education scenario in the city is an example.Girls have access to all undergraduate colleges in the city while boys have a limited choice. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Prison conducts re-examination of a controversial paper The state jail authorities a few days ago conducted re-examination of a written paper for internal promotion and increment for jailors. Learn how to give routine products a customised feel Gen-Y is very particular about personal products, from their phones to their phone covers as well as accessories. He kept kicking me like a football: Female conductor A woman ST conductor with over five years’ experience was brutally thrashed by a factory worker in Dombivli for pulling him up for trying to board the bus from the front door. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'57 traffic lights blind-friendly' The city police informed the Delhi high court that they have installed 57 auditory devices at traffic signals in the capital for safety of visually impaired people. DDA to bring in simpler policy for lift installation After getting almost no response on the modified policy for installation of lifts introduced in March, DDA will come up with another, simpler policy in the coming days. River needs more water, not STPs: Sunita Narain Environmentalist Sunita Narain has called for a radical change in the approach to cleaning rivers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Life grows in this open prison Ask him how much he scored in his graduation and all you get is a sheepish smile. Serving life term, Srinivas Reddy, 37, from Kadapa district of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, studied politics, history and public administration at BR Ambedkar Open University and bagged a gold medal in 2013. Arkavathy allottees post woes on PMO's Facebook wall Distraught allottees who are yet to get possession of their plots in the jinxed Arkavathy Layout have stepped up their battle for justice. Apex Bank's loan to society comes under scanner At the time when house building co-operative societies (HBCSs) are under the scanner, a bank fraud involving the Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd has come to light. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'SEZ'ling no more? Splitsville seems to have cost Andhra Pradesh dear in more ways than one. Missing: T song Those who turned up to hear K Chandrashekar Rao address the residents of his home constituency, Gajwel, for the first time as chief minister, on Wednesday, were in for a shock. Intelligence goof up causes confusion within police circles Intelligence goof up on the poll outcome, in Telangana and Seemandhra, and bungling of cadre division, has caused such confusion within police circles that the worried IPS brigade is now doing rounds of the two chief ministers' office — not for postings, but cadre allotment. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woodcutters say 'no' to fast buck after encounter Twenty-year-old V Karuppaiah* from Jamanamarathur, a village in Jawadhu Hills, heard about a job on a construction site in Chennai soon after he finished school last year. When red sanders drip blood Wails rent the air in Thumbamkadu hamlet, 50km from Thiruvannamalai, the hometown of three men gunned down by the Andhra Pradesh police during an operation to flush out red sanders smugglers at the end of May. Scrap holiday for justice Columbus! Columbus! Holidays are here!’ Before kids in nursery schools break into this hit Tamil film song, parents bundle them off to summer camps to learn drawing, dance and swimming. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Brave heart Ankita climbing up the ladder Ankita Raina, Ahmedabad-based tennis player, is slowing but steadily climbing up the ladder as far as international ranking in concern. Science aspirants throng schools for admission On the Day One of admission to Class XI on Wednesday, students and parents braved the heat to throng the most sought-after schools in the city. Garbage mounds: Spreading urban eyesores Is this the legacy we want to leave behind for the next generation? Today, massive mounds of stinking waste can be found in the backyard of every city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		FIR against IIIT-A professor for sexual harassment A girl student doing MTech at the Indian Institute of Information & Technology (IIIT-A) has lodged a complaint against an associate professor for sexual harassment. Youth kills sister, hangs self later A youth shot her teen sister for having an affair with a youth of other caste and later hanged himself in the city on Tuesday morning. 22% students suffer from dental problems: Survey Around 22% of 44,499 students studying in primary, junior high school and anganwari centres are suffering from tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Plus II goof-up: No probe yet Even as chaos surrounding Plus II results continues, the state government is yet to order an inquiry into large-scale goof-up in evaluation of answer papers and tabulation of marks. Rath Yatra row rages on Priests, belonging to Daitapati Nijog of Jagannath Temple in Puri, on Tuesday refused to agree to the shrine body's proposal to ban pilgrims from climbing chariots during Rath Yatra. Fake Brahmakumari unit owner held Police on Tuesday arrested Premalata Jena on charges of illegally running 'Prajapita Brahmakumari' institution in Balangir.A Pakistani visa was seized from her on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		cultural fest Aavartan held at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal The dance-lovers in town were in for a treat at the recently-held cultural fest, Aavartan, at Ravindra Bhavan. A melodious evening at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal Handicraft exhibition by Bhopal Railway Division in Railway Officer's club The event was inaugurated by Rajiv Chaudhary, the divisional railway manager, and had art and craft items made by the railways employees and their family members. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Officer met me 3 weeks ago: Maluka Punjab education minister Sikander Singh Maluka said on Tuesday that Vinod Kumar, a former officer of his department who committed suicide on Tuesday, had "a casual meeting" with him three weeks ago. Jobless man hangs self after poisoning wife, 3 minor kids The family of five was found dead around 9am, when a woman living in an adjoining room peeped through a window to check as there was no sound of activity coming inside. Dera Sacha Sauda head exempted from personal appearance Providing relief to the head of Dera Sacha Sauda sect Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a Bathinda court has exempted him from personal appearance in a case of hurting religious sentiments. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Yashwant Sinha does a Kejriwal, sent to jail for 14 days

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 04, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Yashwant Sinha does a Kejriwal, sent to jail for 14 days Former BJP MP Yashwant Sinha was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Tuesday after he refused to furnish a bail bond saying that he had done nothing wrong. Sonia writes to Modi her wish list for Seemandhra Congress president Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to fulfil the commitments made by the UPA government towards Seemandhra. Kidnapping of Indian in Afghanistan: Shocked TN tribals recall the 'good Jesuit' The perilously steep narrow road winding down through forest and farm lands of Lower Kodaikanal leads to the settlement of paliyar tribes located more than a km away from Kumbarayur, the nearest hill village in Theni district. More India News»

		Business
		Rajan injects Rs 39,000cr into Modi growth plan In keeping with expectations, Rajan left the repo rate unchanged at 8%. It’s the rate at which the RBI lends to banks. Subsidy on kitchen fuels may continue As market dynamics look set to push diesel prices towards full float, it appears that the government is willing to continue with subsidy on kitchen fuels, may be under a new mechanism. Govt nudges banks on consolidation The finance ministry on Tuesday reopened the debate over merger and acquisition of smaller public sector banks by their larger peers, asking nine bank chiefs to "think about the issue". More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi residents favour environment over development: Survey Delhi appears to be more environment conscious than Mumbai and Pune as Delhiites largely would like the government to prioritize environmental protection over its development objectives. This fish eats mosquito larvae, may keep malaria at bay Using conventional techniques like spraying of insecticides, repellants, fogging and other chemicals to curtail the growth of mosquitoes not only pollutes the environment, but also allows the mosquito to enhance its resistance. Oomen Chandy urges PM Modi to safeguard Kerala's interests in Western Ghats Amid reports that the Centre may review its decision on Western Ghats, Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought his intervention in solving issues concerning implementation of green reports to protect the ecologically sensitive ghats. More Environment News»

		World
		22 killed in mine accident in China Chinese authorities say 22 people have died in a mining accident in the southwestern city of Chongqing. Bowe Bergdahl may face investigation: Gen Dempsey Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, recently released after five years as a captive of the Taliban, may still be disciplined if the army finds evidence of misconduct, the US military's top officer said today. South Koreans vote following ferry sinking South Koreans began voting Wednesday in local elections seen as a test of how the public feels about President Park Geun-hye's handling of April's deadly ferry sinking. More World News»

		Entertainment
		TV stars and their BFFs In an industry where friendships are fickle and competition is fierce, there are some exceptions as well. Here are some examples Katrina not doing item number with Salman Katrina Kaif has quashed rumours about her and Salman Khan coming together on the big screen for Kick. Ek Villain's trailer gets 5.8 million so far Our pick of the trailer this month is Mohit Suri’s romantic thriller Ek Villain. While Mohit has been a director for many years, it’s really Aashiqui2 that catapulted him into the big league. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Boon for breast cancer survivors: A nipple tattoo A tattoo parlour here has become a mecca for an unlikely crowd: women with breast cancer. Three-parent IVF babies only two years away A British expert scientific panel gave its backing on Tuesday to potential new 3-way fertility treatments that would for the first time allow genetically modified embryos to be implanted into women. Anti-diabetic drug may slow aging Metformin, the world’s most widely used anti-diabetic drug, may slow aging and increase lifespan, a new study suggests. More Science News»

		Sports
		Pak workers fire 'Brazuca' ball to Brazil She has no idea who Messi is and her home country isn't even playing, but Pakistani Gulshan Bibi can't wait for World Cup - because she helped make balls. Djokovic beats Raonic to reach semis Novak Djokovic stayed firmly on course to win his first French Open title as he tamed big serving Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to reach the semifinals. Maria battles into French Open semis Maria Sharapova battled into her fourth successive French Open semifinal and fifth of her career with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Spaniard Garbine Muguruza. More Sports News»

		Technology
		#WWDC2014: Apple unveils iOS 8, OS X Yosemite Apple has announced the new iOS 8 for iPads and iPhones and OS X Yosemite, the next version of its desktop operating system, with a slew of new features. Apple's WWDC announcements are old ideas in new OSs Most of the new features Apple announced at WWDC 2014 have already been available on Android, Windows Phone for quite some time. Apple #WWDC2014: Complete coverage #WWDC2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		Punjab board results: Blind students score first division, topper at 87% Overcoming odds, all 14 Class X students from the Sector 26 based Institute for the Blind have secured a first division in the results declared on June 2. Science still the clear favourite Science seems to be again the favourite of SSC students who have cleared this year's examination. Several students said they wanted to become either an engineer or a doctor. DU form sale: Smooth sailing on Day 2 Unlike day one, the second day of Delhi University's application process was smooth, even though the website continued to be slow till forenoon of Tuesday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Residents knew of illegality: SC The Supreme Court bench of Justices J S Khehar and C Nagappan on Tuesday dismissed the new petition of the Campa Cola Compound residents without even giving them time till the regular bench could hear it. The order paves the way for the BMC demolition squad to begin work. Man kills girl who catches him stealing Rs 20 A 30-year-old man was arrested for murdering his neighbour’s daughter at her house in Chembur. SC slams door on Mumbai's Campa Cola Compound residents, BMC set to demolish illegal floors The Supreme Court on Tuesday dashed any vestige of hope that residents of the 35 illegal floors in seven buildings of Campa Cola Compound might have harboured, dismissing their new plea against the demolition of nearly 100 flats. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DU form sale: Smooth sailing on Day 2 Unlike day one, the second day of Delhi University's application process was smooth, even though the website continued to be slow till forenoon of Tuesday. MTNL Commonwealth Games graft case closed A special CBI court has accepted CBI’s closure report in a 2010 Commonwealth Games graft case related to alleged cost inflation of nearly Rs 400 crore by MTNL and a private firm in setting up broadcast network for the Games. Plan to decongest traffic at Akshardham cleared The public works department has finally cleared a traffic decongestion plan that includes widening of a slip road and construction of a footbridge, and work is expected to start shortly. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		KSRTC bus set ablaze after man killed in accident A KSRTC bus was set ablaze after a man was knocked down fatally near Mysore on Tuesday. BBMP likely to be split Six years after it gained 'Bruhat' status, the BBMP is likely to be bifurcated. Bangalore in-charge minister R Ramalinga Reddy is pushing for splitting the Palike. Mandur erupts despite rain and arrests They want justice at any cost. Though 21 protesting villagers in Mandur were arrested for allegedly throwing stones at police vehicles and garbage trucks around Monday midnight, the villagers intensified their indefinite protest against dumping of garbage in Mandur on Tuesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AG, law officers resign With the eclipse of the regime that appointed them, advocate general A Sudarsan Reddy and his team of law officers met Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and submitted their resignations on Tuesday. Chittoor dargah's mutawalli given marching orders The AP State Wakf Board (APSWB) on Tuesday suspended another mutawalli (manager of wakf institution), this time in Madanapalle in Chittoor district, for allegedly selling off land endowed to the institution. Thundershowers expose Hyderabad's monsoon unpreparedness Denizens of Hyderabad on Monday night got a taste of the nightmare in store for them in the coming monsoon. Thundershowers accompanied by heavy breeze wreaked havoc in several areas, uprooting trees on main thoroughfares, damaging roads and throwing traffic out of gear. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Revisiting an age of piety and plunder Tamil Nadu's temples are known not just for their grandeur and architectural and spiritual value but also for their historical significance. Metro reshapes 17,000sqm of Mount Road It's congested and dusty right now but in three years, Anna Salai might just be unrecognisable. CREDAI plans to suggest redevelopment scheme for Anna Salai to regain status as central business hub It's not just going to change the wa people move, metro rail is also expect ed to bring life back to Anna Salai, the erstwhile central business district. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Centralized admissions to BSc may be reviewed Following protests at MS University and Bhavnagar University, the state government has decided to consult vice-chancellors of all universities in the state once again on centralized admissions to first-year of Bachelor of Science course. 'Few in state know they can move National Green Tribunal' A stakeholders meet to analyze the workings of National Green Tribunal (NGT) in western India bench was organized at the Tribal Research Centre of Gujarat Vidyapith. High court extends stay on Nazarbaug Palace demolition Petitioner's advocate Dipan Desai contended that the civic body and other parties concerned did not obey court orders and continued with destruction of the historic building. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC order not restraining our project: Jaypee Jaypee Group said on Friday that the Allahabad high court had not passed any restraint order against any of its projects in Noida. Murder accused found dead in lock up An accused in a murder case was found dead inside his lock-up at Pahasu Police Station here, following which the entire staff of the police station was suspended for illegally keeping him under detention. Take urgent step for payment of dues to sugarcane farmers: HC Allahabad High Court today asked the Uttar Pradesh government to take "immediate" action for ensuring payment of dues, running into thousands of crores, to sugarcane farmers in the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NHRC slams government for report delay The commission has summoned panchayati raj secretary D K Singh to personally appear before it in New Delhi on June 17 for his department's alleged failure to furnish the report. BJB College remains first choice for many students BJB Junior College remains the first choice, particularly for science students, needing the highest cut-off for admission. Ownership act must change: Developers A long pending proposal of amending the Orissa Apartment Ownership Act 1982 is moving at a snail's pace.Developers believe it will be a crucial move to safeguard the interests of apartment owners. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh in two-day mourning after Munde demise Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the BJP government on Tuesday declared a two-day state mourning in Madhya Pradesh following the sudden demise of Union minister for rural development Gopinath Munde. Angry woman bites husband's genitals in Madhya Pradesh The incident came to light on Monday after Jitendra reached district hospital complaining about swelling and pus formation in his genitals. Death of tigress a setback to WWF's TX2 project in Balaghat A mutilated carcass of a tigress was found on Baihar-Balaghat road near Loghur village in Balaghat district on Thursday night.The female cub was run over by a speeding vehicle - around 65 km away from Kanha Tiger Reserve. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Drug menace: Nab big fish, not just small fry, says social activist To eradicate the menace of drugs, it is important to eradicate its source.Similarly, mere arrests of its dealers can not curb the menace until its kingpin is nabbed. Traffic cops foil robbery bid Traffic police foiled a man's bid to loot a resident of Jagraon and also caught the accused to hand him over to the CIA staff. NSUI gets new president: Hardeep Singh 'Lalli', a student of public administration at Panjab University, will replace Manoj Lubana as National Students' Union of India (NSUI) campus president in the new academic session. More Chandigarh News»

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