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		Monday, March 10, 2014
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		India
		Jayalalithaa, Chidambaram in Kanyakumari on the same day Political heat rose to new heights in Kanyakumari as chief minister J Jayalalithaa and Union finance minister P Chidambaram campaigned in the coastal district on the same day on Sunday. Kerala Congress welcomes Left ally RSP into its fold In talks with RSP leaders on Sunday, Congress welcomed the former LDF constituent into the UDF, but said it was based on the condition that RSP supports UPA at the Centre after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Much ado about jat vote? Community must prove it is critical to parties who invested in them. More India News»

		Business
		NSEL, FTIL auditors face action Three audit firms — Mukesh Shah & Co, S V Ghatalia & Associates and Deloitte, Haskins & Sells — are facing criminal action for alleged lapses at the now-defunct National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) and its parent Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. Bangalore jewellery biggie CKC set to split The 143-year-old gems and jewellery enterprise, C Krishniah Chetty & Sons (CKC), among the oldest single-ownership Indian companies, is being bifurcated following a family settlement under its fifth-generation owners. Paid too much TDS? Here's how you can get it back If you were unable to make tax-saving investments or failed to inform your employer on time, you can get back the excess tax deducted if you act now. More Business News»

		Environment
		Four new gases that harm ozone layer found, despite bans: Study The ozone layer shields the planet from damaging ultraviolet rays, which can cause skin cancer and eye cataracts, and has been recovering after a phase-out of damaging chemicals. China to tighten rules against pollution China will tighten environmental legislation and force polluters to pay compensation following renewed blasts of toxic air, the country's top legislator said on Sunday. Bombay HC forms panel to check pollution in Godavari for Kumbh fair The Bombay high court has formed a committee headed by a divisional commissioner to monitor works of authorities concerned who are responsible to check pollution of Godavari river in the pilgrim town of Nashik, which is to host Kumbh festival in July-September next year. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama to meet Ukraine's PM Obama’s White House meeting with Yatsenyuk will focus on options to peacefully resolve Russia’s military invention in the Ukrainian region of Crimea. Syrian rebels release nuns Syrian rebels, including members of the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, seized the 13 nuns and their three helpers from the Mar Takla convent. Italy's PM says tax cuts will not imperil EU limits Hoping to spur growth in the euro zone’s third largest economy; Renzi has vowed to cut 10 billion euros ($13.86 billion) from the tax wedge. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan to marry Lulia Vantur by year end? Superstar Salman Khan has hinted at a possibility of getting hitched by the end of this year as he is tired of being single for a long time. Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby passes away Actress Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby Chawla, who was in coma since 2010 at the Jaslok Hospital, died Sunday morning. PICS: Celebs who have illegitimate children More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, a device to turn water into wine A new machine that can turn water into wine in just three days by simply adding a few other ingredients has been developed. A new group of antibiotics can bust drug-resistant bugs Scientists have discovered a new class of antibiotics to fight deadly bacteria such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other drug-resistant bacteria that threaten public health. Soon, moss-powered radio to give daily FM fix Stand by for the ultimate gardening programme. A Swiss designer has teamed up with scientists at the University of Cambridge to use one of the most prolific plants — moss — to power a radio. The device, nicknamed Moss FM, effectively turns moss into biological solar panels by tapping into the surplus electrons that moss creates during photosynthesis . More Science News»

		Sports
		'Yuvraj will always be a match-winner' "From the day he started playing, he has been a match-winner and I am sure it will continue that way till he plays competitive cricket," says Kiran More. Fashion passion thaws out the cold war Sometimes tense relationship between superstars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams may be taking a turn for the better over their shared love of fashion. Wigan stun Manchester City in FA Cup Manchester City's hopes of an unprecedented quadruple were in tatters after holders Wigan Athletic repeated their FA Cup heroics with a stunning 2-1 win. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 best Android launchers On an Android phone, the launcher is the app responsible for the home screen, the app 'grid', and launching the aforementioned apps. Camera review: Fujifilm X-E2 X-E2 is an update to Fujifilm X-E1, a camera that was launched in 2012. Just like its predecessor, it uses magnesium and plastic body. Online destinations for food lovers We’ve picked some of the best websites that will tempt your taste buds and tease your eyes. More Technology News»

		Education
		Competition law The courses are designed to deliver knowledge and skills relating to competition policy and law and open new employment opportunities. Classic poise Katalin Dobos from Romania shares her experience of learning the classical Indian dance form, kathak. An Eventful Life Hitesh Sharma, events coordinator and alumnus of CPIT, New Zealand, on his choice of course and career. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		It's 'good work' versus 'Namo wave' in Mumbai Observers said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) may not be enamoured of the constituency, while the Raj Thackeray-led MNS is yet to announce its candidate. New coastal police station for sea link and beaches The state government has sanctioned a new coastal police station in the city to ensure the security of Bandra-Worli sea link and beaches up to 12 nautical miles from the coast. Two corporators will slug it out to enter Parliament Hoping to make a big career leap from the BMC to Parliament, two corporators are contesting for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Woman kills self over 'affair' A 22-year-old woman has allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan of her room in the Mayur Vihar of east Delhi on Saturday night. She was allegedly suffering from depression after suspecting her husband of having an affair. Cops seek call info of LeT man from CBI Delhi Police has told a trial court that it has sought details of telephonic conversations between Pakistan-based LeT operative Javed Baluchi and his suspected associates — arrested for their alleged role in planning a terror strike — from CBI's Interpol wing. Nigerian-run fake job racket busted, 18 arrested With the arrest of 18 people including two Nigerian nationals, Delhi Police has claimed to have busted a major racket in which fraudulent mails offering jobs to gullible youths in several reputed companies were sent to dupe them of lakhs of rupees. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		If there's no trouble, then 1am nightlife is here to stay: Siddaramaiah The extended nightlife in Bangalore could be a permanent feature if citizens respond the way they did last weekend. Civic apathy upsets aspiring voters However, this youngster's enthusiasm punctured when officers there handed him a Kannada application form.Jagmeet, a native of Punjab, told TOI: "I can neither read nor write in Kannada. Poll not referendum on my govt: Siddaramaiah Chief minister Siddaramaiah doesn't see these polls as a referendum on his government's performance. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Degree student found murdered A first-year degree student was stabbed to death by unidentified persons at Markapuram town of Prakasam district on Sunday.The deceased identified as Shaik Nagoor, was a student of Government Degree College in the town. Red sanders worth Rs 5 crore seized In what is considered to be the biggest catch in the recent past, forest officials seized red sanders logs worth Rs 5 crore, during a surprise check at OG Kuppam village of Nagari mandal in Chittoor district on Sunday. Illegal money, liquor under lens Anantapur/ Police seized about Rs 10 crore of unaccounted money from different persons across the state since the notification for general elections was issued on March 5. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		When traders rub shoulders with advocates The deserted, filthy floors of Lily Pond Shopping Complex (Moore Market) adjacent to Ripon Building will soon wear a mixed contemporary and archaic look. 25-year-old man held for murdering sister's lover A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his sister’s lover at Maduravoyal on Sunday. With no councillor, bypoll for 2 years, ward goes to seed he ward has more than 450 roads and bylanes but, with the state Election Commission yet to conduct a bypoll for a new councillor, several key infrastructure projects have been delayed. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Low margins: Winner takes it small In the history of Gujarat, the smallest victory margin registered by a candidate in a Lok Sabha election is that of Satyajit Gaekwad of the Congress. Even a matchstick can disable an EVM: EC Matchsticks, toothpicks and medicine foils are some of the tools which miscreants in past assembly and Lok Sabha elections had used to tamper with EVM machines. Roller coaster launch at Kankaria lake delayed due to polls The much-awaited inauguration of the 'boomerang roller coaster' at Kankaria lake will now have to wait for the Lok Sabha elections to be over. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cheating rampant at UP board exams in Bareilly district Cheating continues unabated in the ongoing UP Board examinations. On Saturday, four more students were caught red-handed copying during their Class X science exam. So far, six students have been caught cheating at this centre alone. Youth burnt alive in honour killing case In yet another horrifying case of honour killing, a youth was burnt alive allegedly by two brothers of his lover in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. More sections at KV's 2nd shift approved KV New Cant was given approval for opening second shift of the school in the 2013-14 academic year itself following which they started classes from I to VIII in the second shift. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Poll booths in Cuttack to be disable-friendly In a bid to make polling booths "disabled-friendly" Cuttack district administration has decided to put all facilities in place at booths to enable persons with disabilities to cast their vote in the ensuing twin polls on April 17. Election fever goes missing from Ganjam Poll enthusiasm has been missing from politically-sensitive Ganjam district as BJD is yet to declare its candidates for constituencies falling in the region. AAP seeks feedback on ticket aspirants The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday released a list of 214 ticket aspirants for assembly elections and sought online feedback on them. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Congress Lok Sabha nominee from Bhind, Bhagirath Prasad, joins BJP Retired IAS officer Bhagirath Prasad who was fielded from Bhind constituency in Madhya Pradesh (MP) for the general election 2014 by the Congress party in the list announced on Saturday jolted the party a day later by deciding to join BJP. Inmate hangs self in cell An under trial inmate was found hanging in his cell at Jhinjhri sub-jail of Katni district on Saturday.Shivkumar, 40, a resident of Bamhoni village in Katni was arrested on charges of murdering his wife. EC planning model code for media during poll Election Commission is considering a model code of conduct for media houses during elections.Deputy election commissioner Vinod Zutshi said political parties should also ensure grassroots workers are educated on the code. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh to get rain today, says Met On Sunday, the maximum temperature recorded in the city was 25.8A°C, while the minimum was 11.6A°C.The minimum temperature won't fall further over the next couple of days. Ballot drive ends on high note in Chandigarh Residents bombarded the poll officials with a number of questions. "We were earlier residing in Sector 27 but now shifted to Sector 18. Flu cases puzzle Chandigarh doctors As the weather switches from winter to spring, and given the frequent fluctuation in the temperatures, usual health occurrences such as influenza like flu is a common issue that can be witnessed among residents. More Chandigarh News»

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