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		Sunday, March 16, 2014
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		India
		'I was offered a safe seat in Mumbai, but opted for Baghpat' Court imposes Rs 2,500 fine each on Kejri, Sisodia 'Hooda forced developer to cut toll rates' More India News»

		Business
		China doubles yuan trading band China's central bank loosened its grip on the yuan on Saturday by doubling the daily trading range for the currency. US sues 16 big banks that set key rate The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp sued 16 of the world's largest banks on Friday, accusing them of cheating dozens of other now defunct banks by manipulating the Libor interest rate. Gold up by Rs 20 on global cues Traders attributed the rise in gold to a firming global trend, where gold climbed to six-month high as mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine boosted the metal's appeal as a haven asset. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tycoon Warren Buffett's son funds rhino protection Warren Buffett's son Howard Buffett said that the three-year program will be implemented in one-third of the vast Kruger National Park, which struggles to contain poachers crossing from neighboring Mozambique. Free rides to combat pollution in France, Belgium The belt of smog stretched for hundreds of miles, from France's Atlantic coast to Belgium and well into Germany. It was the worst air pollution France has seen since 2007, the European Environment Agency said. High autism rates linked to environmental pollution: Study An analysis of 100 million US medical records shows one of the most dramatic proofs of a link between environmental pollutants and autism and intellectual disability. More Environment News»

		World
		British PM sets out priorities for EU reform Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday outlined the EU reforms he thinks are needed to stop Britain being "sucked into a United States of Europe", ahead of a planned referendum on membership in 2017. Egypt pledges 'decisive' action after militants kill soldiers Egypt's interim government pledged "decisive" action and ordered heightened security on Sunday after gunmen killed six soldiers at a Cairo checkpoint, as the countdown began to presidential elections this spring. Nato says its websites hit by cyber attacks Several Nato websites have been hit by cyber attacks, but they have had no impact on the military alliance's operations, a Nato spokeswoman said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Jeetendra refused to come on Kapil Sharma's show? Senior actor Jeetendra was taken aback when he read an item that said he had refused to be on Kapil Sharma’s show. 'This is the hottest film I've made in Bollywood' Sunny Leone has decided that her upcoming film, Ragini MMS 2, directed by Bhushan Patel, will be her last erotica in Bollywood. PICS: Celebs rumoured to be married/engaged More Entertainment News»

		Science
		To operate car, nod or wink Hand gestures from other drivers are a lot like trash talk at playground basketball games: provocative distractions from an otherwise engaging activity. Glasses that help doctors live-stream surgeries, check patient's parameters The unobtrusive Google Glass he wears over his spectacles then starts recording the surgery, capturing the surgeon’s view in hi-definition. Scientists see cheaper, easier way to turn natural gas into fuels US scientists said they have devised a potentially easier, cheaper and cleaner way to turn natural gas into usable fuels and chemicals — a discovery which could lead to natural gas products displacing oil products in the future. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kohli upbeat about India's prospects The way Virat Kohli led India in the recently-concluded Asia Cup proved to everyone that he is the logical successor to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Djokovic reaches Indian Wells final Novak Djokovic succeeded in blunting the booming serve of John Isner to beat the American 7-5 6-7(2) 6-1 and join Federer in Sunday's championship match. 'India, Pakistan can go all the way' Like most cricket lovers all over the world, former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis is eagerly awaiting the India-Pakistan clash in the upcoming T20 WC. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Review: Google Glass Google Glass is an unassuming piece of technology when you're holding it in your hands. Google updates Android store The update, among other features, adds option to enable password-protection for each purchase made in the store. Edward Snowden is no hero, Bill Gates says Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates doesn't seem to agree with the hero tag bestowed on National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. More Technology News»

		Education
		'Higher education enrolment ratio likely to grow to 30 % by 2020' Higher education enrolment ratio in India is likely to grow to 30 per cent by 2020 because of increased investment in the sector and economic growth, a senior official today said. CMAT: Boys outshine girls, Kolhapur boy all-India topper Hendre Omkar Pravinchandra of Kolhapur topped the AICTE-conducted Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) for admission in management programmes in the country. AMU's vice-chancellor promises women fair and equal opportunities AMU vice-chancellor Lt Gen (retd) Zameer Uddin Shah on Friday said that the university will not tolerate any discrimination against women. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Glasses that help doctors live-stream surgeries, check patient's parameters The unobtrusive Google Glass he wears over his spectacles then starts recording the surgery, capturing the surgeon’s view in hi-definition. 'Shivaji Park buildings off new heritage list, but with riders' In a development that will bring relief for thousands of families that live around Shivaji Park, the heritage review committee has proposed to delist the historic precinct from the new draft list of heritage structures. Mumbai schools spread their wings to take along many more students Applying to schools is brutal.Young parents often complain that A-list city schools turn down multiple times more students than the numbers they admit. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Convicted drug supplier held after 15 years on run Fifteen years after he fled from police custody on the day of his conviction, drug supplier Bhishan Singh Natiya has been arrested from Gwalior. Man killed over parking in Alipur A man has been shot by his neighbours after an argument over parking his car near their house in outer Delhi. 'Travel agent' held for cheating customers A man has been arrested for allegedly cheating a family in Kalkaji of lakhs by posing as a travel agent. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sharief to quit Congress; may be JD(S) candidate from Mysore Former MP CK Jaffer Sharief finally decided to sever ties with the Congress after he was denied the ticket for the prestigious Bangalore Central and may join the JD(S) next week. Replicate the Delhi phenomenon: Kejriwal to Bangaloreans AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal wants Bangalore to do a Delhi in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Truck crushes biker to death A 35-year-old private company employee died on the spot after a speeding truck knocked down his motorbike near Kaggalahalli on Kanakapura Road, Ramanagaram Rural, on Saturday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		14-year-old appointed booth level officer In a glaring instance of flouting of rules, a minor boy, Mohammad Shaik Yousuf, reported to be 14 years of age, has been appointed booth level officer in Chandrayangutta Assembly constituency. Digvijaya Singh gives no assurance to Jayasudha on LS ticket Despite her attempts for a Lok Sabha ticket, Secunderabad Congress MLA and former actress Jayasudha Kapoor might well have to settle for a re-nomination for the Assembly constituency she represents. TRS to go it alone, rules out tie up with Congress The TRS and Congress continued with their public sabre-rattling on the issue of alliance with the regional party president K Chandrasekhar Rao stating on Saturday that his party will go it alone in the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		DMK alleges Tamil Nadu minister bribed voters  DMK has filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging that state commercial taxes minister M C Sampath ‘bribed’ voters and demanded action against him.  Jayalalithaa criticizes DMK manifesto, calls it a bag of lies Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa tore into DMK’s election manifesto terming it a bag of lies. Alliance sealed, Vijayakanth seeks votes to make Modi PM After ignoring BJP and his other allies on the first day of his campaign, actor Vijayakanth on Saturday made a fervent plea for support for the alliance, saying only a government led by Narendra Modi can make India a superpower. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Terror suspects in Gujarat demand own arrest Mustafa Sayyed, Bilal Ahmed and Afroz Khan have been requesting that they be arrested in a terror conspiracy case lodged by the city police in 2006. 4 held for robbing auto passengers The crime branch on Saturday arrested four members of a gang involved in robbing auto passengers in the city. Cops raid liquor den, attacked A team of DCP Zone VII raided a liquor den in Gomtipur after orders from city police commissioner on Saturday afternoon. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traders seek action against errant tempos Mahanagar president Syed Mohd Askari said, "Tempos have been involved in several crimes but authorities concerned are least bothered about the safety of the commuters". Research to give scientific affirmation to papaya The researcher explained that MRSA was a bacterium responsible for several infections that were difficult to treat as it was resistant to most of the standard antibiotics prescribed due to their indiscriminate use. Political hues mix on Holi In the existing political climate wherein parties are constantly engaged in a game of one-upmanship, witnessing, for instance, Modi applying gulal on Rahul's face or Sonia hugging Mayawati seems close to impossible. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Danda Nata's shadow on voting in Ganjam Children and adults in villages will join the 14-day Danda Nata celebrations to appease Lord Shiva and Shakti.The festival will end on Maha Visubha Shamkranti on April 14 and begin on April 1. BJD fields new faces in three Lok Sabha seats The BJD went for new faces for Sambalpur, Bargarh and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha (LS) seats while retaining 10 sitting legislators in the party's second list of candidates declared here on Friday. Overflowing drain of woes Residents of Bhagabat Sandhan Colony at Rasulgarh here are being forced to live in unhygienic conditions due with clogged drains.Despite several complaints, no steps have been taken to clear the drain, they alleged. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth hangs self A 24-year-old labour supervisor in BHEL committed suicide by hanging self in Piplani here on Thursday evening.What prompted him to take the extreme step is not clear to police. Consumer wants to be king Environment enthusiast Anil Pandit, 51, wanted to build an eco-friendly home and lead by example, encouraging people to go green. Will dine at my home, says Sharma before being quizzed Mining baron Sudhir Sharma was let off by Special Task Force (STF) after a day-long interrogation, here on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Patiala voters get 'wake-up call' through 'jaago' Power supply affected due to engineers' protest Power generation in thermal plants in Punjab has been affected due to ‘work to rule’ agitation by power engineers. SA toxicologist's study says higher uranium causes cancers in Malwa Excessive presence of uranium in water in the Malwa region of Punjab is turning out disastrous for the residents of rural areas and is giving birth to cancer, neurological and birth abnormality. More Chandigarh News»

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