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		Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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		India
		44 Indians paid £1 million to live in UK since 2008 Around 44 Indians paid over £1 million to win the right to live in Britain between 2008 and 2013. Arun Jaitley files complaint after website hacked Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley registered a complaint with the economic offence wing of the Delhi Police crime branch after his website was hacked by a group of international hackers on Sunday. BJP leaders against alliance with LJP Senior state BJP leaders have opposed the proposed electoral alliance with LJP, saying it would be suicidal for the party.A delegation of party leaders left for Delhi on Tuesday to register their protest. More India News»

		Business
		New bank licences likely in March The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to issue new bank licences by next month with the Bimal Jalan committee recommending its shortlist of candidates to the central bank on Tuesday. India Inc may dole out up to 15% pay hike Spurred by hopes of brighter economic prospects in the country, most companies across sectors are planning to give out better salary hikes this year compared to two previous years. Ranbaxy halts operations at two key facilities Ranbaxy Laboratories on Tuesday said it has halted production of key drug ingredients at its two key domestic facilities, as a "precautionary measure". More Business News»

		Environment
		We need to pull together to save oceans: John Kerry US secretary of state John Kerry warned royalty, corporate kings and environmental warriors on Tuesday that governments won't save the seas without "significant impetus" from every sphere of society. Camels to get heritage status in Rajasthan Rajasthan government plans to accord state heritage status to the camel, even as it expressed concerns over the animal's depleting population, crucial for the desert state. Kaziranga loses another rhino, horn chopped off An adult rhino was killed by a group of suspected militants at Kaziranga National park on Sunday evening.The pachyderm's horn was chopped off before forest staff reached the spot. More Environment News»

		World
		Gunmen kill 59 pupils in Nigeria Gunmen from Islamist group Boko Haram shot or burned to death 59 pupils in a boarding school in northeast Nigeria overnight, a hospital official and security forces said on Tuesday. US, Britain reject East-West divide in Ukraine The United States and Britain on Tuesday rejected suggestions that the ouster of Ukraine's pro-Russia president and the politics around it are representative of a Cold War-era East-West divide. Didn't know phone hacking was illegal: Brooks The former chief executive officer of News International Rebekah Brooks told UK court on Tuesday that she "did not know phone hacking was illegal". More World News»

		Entertainment
		Row over Sanjay Dutt's parole intensifies Even as the Centre has sought a report from the Maharashtra government over repeated parole given to actor Sanjay Dutt — the matter is being studied by top cops and the local government Actress detained by Delhi cops for carrying a bullet Rakul Preet was detained by the CISF at Delhi’s domestic airport and grilled for over four hours for carrying a bullet in her laptop bag on Saturday PICS: Bollywood celebs who converted to Islam More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Depression can cause heart attacks A panel of medical experts have said that depression should be declared as an official risk factor for heart attacks. 'Volcanic eruptions have cooled down earth since 1998' Molten lava spit out from the depths of the earth's crust has caused destruction for centuries. But scientists now say volcanic eruptions have actually benefited the planet. Now, treat drug resistant TB with vinegar Vinegar may soon be used to cure Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB). More Science News»

		Sports
		Rafa can break my Slam record: Federer In an exclusive chat with TOI, Roger Federer said he wasn't playing for consistency, but was going for greatness, a season studded with titles and trophies. Olympiakos bring United to their knees Man United were shunted towards an unscheduled exit in Champions League after crashing to a shock 2-0 defeat at Olympiakos in last 16 first leg match. Former world boxing champion killed Former boxing world champion Antonio Cermeno was found shot and killed on Tuesday in a road in the central state of Miranda, Venezuela, said local police. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung directs its focus on simplicity Samsung highlighted improved battery life and camera on its new smartphone, the Galaxy S5. Samsung unveils water-resistant Galaxy S5 The Galaxy S5, which was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, will be available in around 150 countries, including India, on April 11, 2014. WhatsApp's worth is more than $19 billion: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his huge $19bn takeover of free mobile messaging service WhatsApp, saying it is actually worth much more. More Technology News»

		Education
		Govt launches school leadership programme to train principals In order to push for quality in school education, the HRD ministry has launched a massive school leadership programme that would eventually train principals of nearly 12 lakh primary and secondary schools in the country. Unaided school teachers pitch in but assessment yet to begin A day after nearly 20,000 teachers from the Maharashtra State Permanently Unaided Higher Secondary School Action Committee pitched in to moderate HSC answersheets, assessment is yet to begin. CBSE's new vocational courses, a test ride on career avenues The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has always been at the forefront when it comes to innovating and redefining syllabus. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Slum transfer policy to protect 4 lakh structures The state government will announce a transfer policy to provide immediate protection to four lakh slum structures, said sources.The policy will fast-track protection to slums as it does not require legislation. Mumbai Metro-III consensus eludes cabinet Mumbai's proposed Metro Rail-III ran into trouble at the cabinet meeting on Monday night as ministers and even bureaucrats sparred over sanctioning it. State's debt burden to cross Rs 3 lakh crore by next year The cash-strapped Congress-NCP government's debt burden will cross Rs 3 lakh crore by the end of the next financial year. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		On UK request, CBI probes Metro pay-off The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) of Britain has approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to verify allegations that two Indians were bribed 3 million pounds (more than Rs 30 crore) by a private company to bag a Delhi Metro contract. Lieutenant governor asks panel to probe DTU job scam, vice-chancellor on leave The vice-chancellor of Delhi Technological University (DTU), P B Sharma, has been sent on leave pending inquiry into charges of corruption against him. HC tells Arvind Kejriwal, Somnath Bharti to reply on poll expense plea in 2 weeks HC sought their response by April 17 on petitions by BJP leaders Vijender Gupta and Arti Mehra alleging that Kejriwal and Bharti each spent beyond the statutory limit of Rs 14 lakh. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Teens to get tips on handling exam stress To curb suicidal tendencies, the child helpline run by Parihar Trust for police has begun pre-examination counselling for teenagers. Cloudy sky to stay for another 2 days Keep those umbrellas out, for the city may witness light rain in the next two days. Green activists cry foul over MoU with Centre for Wildlife Studies A draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Karnataka forest department and the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) has not gone down well with environmentalists. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Army defers complete vehicle ban, curbs on In a major climbdown, probably because of the public outcry over its move to close arterial roads in the cantonment, Army authorities have deferred their plan to ban civilian vehicles on five stretches completely from March 10. Muslim clergy protest digitization of records Among the documents which are to be electronically stored are marriage and divorce certificates, issued by the office of the Nazir ul Qazaath (NuQ), a part of the AP State Wakf Board (APSWB) machinery. Deccan Park to integrate with QQST The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has set the wheels in motion for the integration of Deccan Park with the Quli Qutub Shahi Tombs (QQST), GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar said after directing the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to demarcate the heritage precinct. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Techie was denied cab because of technical error? Clicking a wrong number on a dropdown menu to book an office-provided cab late at night may have cost TCS employee Uma Maheswari her life. Man offers jobs in Madras high court, cheats 300 of crores A multi-crore job racket unfolded in the Madras high court on Tuesday when nearly 100 people turned up holding "appointment letters" issued by the "HC registry". DMDK to sign poll deal with BJP DMDK is all set to ink a deal with BJP for the Lok Sabha elections and talks are on to finalise the number of seats. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		National Institute of Design student creates mobility aid for paralyzed dogs A chance trip to an animal shelter inspired a design student to take up a noble challenge. Danilimda murder cracked, lover held Danilimda police arrested a 35-year-old man from Banaskantha and solved the murder of a 35-year-old woman.The arrested man has been identified as the lover of the deceased. Photo exhibition on legacies of Ahmedabad Sarkhej Roza, the icon of Gujarat-style Islamic architecture, forms a group of monuments that have been photographed at their best; the pictures will be put on display at an exhibition in the city from Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		MLA seeks road repair Peeved over dilapidated condition of roads in various localities, City (North) MLA Anugrah Narayan Singh has decided to raise the matter on the floor of the house. Congmen flay Jayalalithaa The activists also took out a procession which ended at Peepal Chauraha, where they burnt the effigy of Jayalalithaa.The activists were shouting slogans against her. Tantrik makes bid to rape girl A tantrik and his accomplices tried to rape a 15 years old girl and beat her up badly when she raised an alarm.The incident took place at a village in Bisheshwarganj on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Treats for audience at 16th Kalinga Natya Mahotsav Theatre lovers of the city were in for a treat at artists staged various plays at the 16th Kalinga Natya Mahotsav. Private universities should get Rusa aid, urges AIU chief "The future of higher education does not only lie with state universities.Private campuses too have a crucial role to play. Nalco oustees vent their anger "We have sacrificed acres and acres of agricultural land for Nalco mines in early 80s but the company has not provided job to a single family. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		World's biggest rangoli in Guinness Book with a message to protect girl child The humble rangoli, known for its exotic folk art pattern, has made it to the Guinness, just not for its sheer size but also for its message to protect the girl child. A mid-week DJ night held at a city pub in Bhopal The party revellers in the city let their hair down at a mid-week DJ night held at a city pub. Number of courtrooms in Madhya Pradesh to be doubled MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held discussions on various administrative issues including judicial reforms in the state at a high-level meeting with state's Chief Justice AM Khanvilkar, according to a press release. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Shashi Kant sharpens attack on jails minister Phillaur With Punjab jails minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur's son Damanvir Singh's role already under the scanner of enforcement directorate in the Rs 6,000 crore synthetic drug racket case, former DGP (prisons) Shashi Kant has renewed his attack on Phillaur Youth brigade heckles Majithia, calls him 'Nashian Da Sardar' Punjab revenue minister Bikram Singh Majithia was heckled by activists of Naujawan Bharat Sabha, while on his way to Talwandi Chaudhrian village on Tuesday. Former Akal Takht chief booked for assault, intimidation Police registered a case against former Akal Takht jathedar Giani Puran Singh for assault, trespass and criminal intimidation on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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