News Digest: Attachment of assets in Jayalalithaa case set aside

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		Friday, April 04, 2014
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		India
		Attachment of assets in Jayalalithaa case set aside In an order that could endlessly delay trial in the ongoing wealth case against chief minister J Jayalalithaa and her associates in a special court in Bangalore, the Madras high court has set aside the attachment of properties owned by 22 companies of which she was suspected to be either owner or director or shareholder. Height of challenge: Jumping off Everest Louisiana-based Joby Ogwyn is recognized for his prowess as an alpinist , a base jumper and a wingsuit pilot. Congress counts on Gogoi the reliable At a time when opinion polls are predicting gloom and doom for Congress, Assam could bring some cheer to the Grand Old Party. Ever since Tarun Gogoi took charge as chief minister in 2001, the Congress has dominated all assembly and parliamentary elections in the state. More India News»

		Business
		New norms may make electronics dearer The BIS norms, which initially started with ensuring a certification process for new products, have now been tightened. Offers galore: Air fares hit a 2-year low Meanwhile, SpiceJet continued its sale, though on Thursday, the lowest fare available under their scheme was Rs 2,436, which was not the day's cheapest fare. Creditor can't oust tenants from mortgaged property: SC In a relief to traders and restaurateurs operating from rented premises in Mumbai, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the securitization law didn’t permit creditors to throw out tenants from mortgaged premises if the tenancy lease pre-dated owners’ loan agreements. More Business News»

		Environment
		Western Ghats manifesto seeks public hearings on Gadgil, Kasturirangan reports to avoid politicization Nadu.The activists of Save Western Ghats will campaign in these. European environment satellite set for launch Space technicians were preparing on Thursday for the launch of the first satellite in an ambitious European project to monitor Earth for climate change, pollution and deforestation and help disaster relief. SeaWorld lobbies against California bill to ban 'Shamu' shows SeaWorld executives urged California lawmakers on Wednesday not to pass a bill banning live performances and captive breeding of killer whales, a move that would force the company's San Diego marine theme park to end its popular "Shamu" shows. More Environment News»

		World
		Signs of argument before US shooting A troubled US soldier who shot dead three people and wounded 16 more at Fort Hood may have argued with one or more colleagues before his rampage, his base commander said on Thursday. Senators vote to declassify CIA interrogation report The US Senate's intelligence panel voted 11-3 on Thursday to declassify hundreds of pages of its detailed report on the CIA's controversial Bush-era interrogation program. Obama clears way for South Sudan sanctions President Barack Obama is warning that the United States may levy sanctions on individuals and entities involved in stoking violence and instability in South Sudan. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Was shocked to read, am Pooja and Mahesh Bhatt's daughter' There is a commonality between Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt - both of them shoot from the hip, yet they are sorted Rani Mukerji's mum looks out for Pamela Chopra As is a weekly routine, Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji’s immediate and extended families join this couple when they have movie screenings Kangana Ranaut praises Sonam's 'exciting interviews' Kangana Ranaut appreciates Sonam Kapoor’s outspokenness, despite the two being pitted against each other when it comes to fashion More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Vast ocean found beneath ice of Saturn moon Scientists have uncovered a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn's little moon Enceladus. In trial, party drug beats the blues Ketamine, the illegal dance club drug, has successfully been used to treat NHS patients suffering from serious depression. Now, a simple blood test to predict risk of sudden cardiac death Currently risk assessments are determined by measuring the fraction of blood ejected from the heart in any one heartbeat, the ejection fraction. When the ejection fraction falls below 35%, a patient may benefit from an ICD. More Science News»

		Sports
		India out to spook South Africa with spin India will look to capitalize on South Africa's two perennial problems — a weakness against spin and inability to win knockout matches in ICC events. Owners brought under corruption code BCCI has decided to bring IPL team owners under the ambit of its anti-corruption code of conduct following recommendations from the SC's probe panel. SL in final after thunderstorm ends play The dreaded Gayle storm never arrived but a furious hailstorm that lasted 27 minutes knocked the West Indies out of the ICC World Twenty20 on Thursday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft will bring Start menu back to Windows At Build 2014 on Wednesday, Microsoft announced that it will bring the Start menu back to Windows. The feature was removed in Windows 8, leaving millions of computer users disappointed. First impressions: Nokia Lumia 630 Here’s what we think about the new Nokia Lumia 630. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Apple iPhone 5C We pit the two hot compact smartphones against each other to help you make a buying decision. More Technology News»

		Education
		JNU gets Rs 60cr for research UGC has granted JNU the status of University with Potential for Excellence (UPE) and has given it Rs 60 crore for focused research and infrastructure development. Except transfer cases, nursery draws valid: HC Finally, nursery admissions can restart in the city. The Delhi high court on Thursday lifted its stay on the long-delayed admission process, allowing schools to begin admitting children selected in draw of lots as per the points system. Kids' fitness decreases after summer holidays: Survey Gone are the days when school children eagerly waited for summer vacations to spend more time outdoors. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Election Commission's Rs 20,000 cash limit for candidates stumps all The Election Commission of India (ECI) asked district election officers to seize cash above Rs 20,000 if found in the vehicle of a candidate or his or her supporters Three Shakti Mills rapist convicted as repeat offenders; may be given death The trial court hearing the Shakti Mills gang-rape cases has found three convicts guilty as repeat sexual offenders under the newly enacted section 376 E of the Indian Penal Code, paving the way for the prosecution to seek the death penalty in the photojournalist case. Plainclothes cops stopped auto, harassed us: Actor Actor Tillotama Shome and her two male friends claimed that two plainclothes policemen stopped their autorickshaw near Juhu on Thursday morning, grilled them for 20 minutes and even tried to take them to the police station. It was only after the actor screamed to attract the attention of passing motorists that they let them go More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Two chargesheets name top IM men The chargesheets also name top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu al-Qama on the list of 29 calling him “mastermind behind creating of IM and responsible for the September 13, 2008 blasts of Delhi”. Teen kidnapper puzzles police A 17-year-old had an entire police station on its toes after he executed the kidnapping of a 12-year-old single-handedly in east Delhi’s Mandawali on Monday. Woman's headless body found inside travel bag The headless body of a woman was found stuffed inside a travel bag beside a bus stop in west Delhi’s Janakpuri on Wednesday night. Police said there were no clothes on the body when it was recovered. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		HC upholds admission of over 1k BDS students In a major relief to more than 1,000 students admitted to BDS courses in various private dental colleges against the management quota, the Karnataka high court on Thursday quashed the communication issued by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in June last year. Why this mutt matters to netas The Siddaganga mutt, located along the Bangalore-Tumkur highway near Kyatsandra, is must-visit on politicians' itinerary now that the poll fever is catching up. 3 accused directed to appear before court The special court trying the disproportionate assets case involving Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa on Thursday directed the other accused - VK Sasikala, VN Sudhakaran and J Ilavarasi - to be present before it on April 5. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Jagan to follow in YSR's footsteps with power sop Jagan has included in the party's manifesto, to be made public on April 10, the 'Rs 100 power bill scheme' under which families using less than 150 units a month would pay only Rs 100. Court to set up bifurcation committee for judiciary The full court also reviewed the provisions under the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 for creation of separate high courts for Telangana and AP. Hyderabad district election officer keeps eye on poll expenditure Hyderabad district election officer and GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar has appealed to citizens to send complaints about suspicious cases of paid news on candidates to hydmcmc@gmail.com or send a SMS to 9550722063. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Attachment of assets in Jayalalithaa case set aside In an order that could endlessly delay trial in the ongoing wealth case against chief minister J Jayalalithaa and her associates in a special court in Bangalore, the Madras high court has set aside the attachment of properties owned by 22 companies of which she was suspected to be either owner or director or shareholder. Lack of water could decide flow of votes in state this election A nationwide survey by NGO Association of Democratic Reforms on the issues most important to voters has shown no surprises: People in Tamil Nadu are most concerned about the lack of water.  Stone hurled at Anbumani's cavalcade, driver injured Tempers flared after a stone was thrown at the campaign vehicle of Dr Anbumani Ramadoss near Harur in Dharmapuri on Thursday. Anbumani escaped but his driver was injured. The van’s windshield was damaged.  More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		SC finds Gujarat minister innocent in businessman's murder The Supreme Court on Thursday termed Gujarat cabinet minister Babubhai Bokhiriya 'innocent' in the murder of Porbandar businessman Mulubhai Modhvadiya and quashed the trial court's decision to summon him as an accused after the dead man's son levelled conspiracy charges against the politician. ATM-like glucometer designed for public places With 80% of the 371 million diabetics across the world belonging to developing countries, a country like India will benefit hugely if blood glucose testing machines like ATM are put in public places. Hackers siphon off pvt firm's Rs 19L A city-based firm's officials have lodged a complaint of cheating with Shaherkotda police for siphoning off Rs 19.53 lakh from online payment gateway.The case has been referred to cyber cell of crime branch. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		United Institute of Management students get job offers A total of 10 students from United Institute of Management (UIM) got placed at the interview session organised by Samsung and Tata Docomo.The students were interviewed for the post of relationship manager. Rs.8.5 lakh looted at gunpoint Three armed bike-borne robbers on Wednesday looted Rs 8.5 lakh cash from the accountant of a two-wheeler agency near Rahimabad trisection under Jhunsi police station. Consider within 3 months mercy plea of old prisoners: Allahabad High Court The court also took serious note of the fact that a total of 247 prisoners are suffering from mental ailments in various jails of Uttar Pradesh in six ranges of Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Meerut and Gorakhpur. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD faces uphill task in Cuttack-Sadar BJD candidate Chandra Sarathi Behera for Cuttack-Sadar assembly segment is faced with a difficult task of retaining his father's seat. Naveen puts on gloves to fight off Bijay threat At Mahakalpada, ruling BJD candidate and sitting MLA Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak has to defend his turf from veteran politician and BJP candidate Bijay Mohapatra. 26 crorepatis in Lok Sabha race in first phase polls Twenty-six of the total 98 candidates in the fray for 10 Lok Sabha (LS) seats going to polls in the state on April 10 are crorepatis, a study by an NGO said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Five children burned to death in Madhya Pradesh Three children were burned to death when their thatched house at Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh caught fire on Thursday. Bhopal lads drive into Limca Book of Records Two adventure enthusiasts from Bhopal never knew their passion would drive them into record book. Students from other states should give eligibility certificates: Barkatullah University Barkatullah University has made it mandatory for students from other states to present eligibility certificates before taking admission in the colleges affiliated with the university. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Outsider' Jaitley forced to think local Forced to take a micro view on the ground reality, Jaitley talked about developing Amritsar as a tourist hub, expressed concern about rampant drug addiction among border area youth and the need to ramp up educational infrastructure as well as address problems being faced by farmers having land beyond border fencing. EC appoints Suresh Arora as Punjab DGP A day after DGP Punjab Sumedh Singh Saini proceeded on 45-day leave, Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday picked up a 1982 batch IPS officer Suresh Arora for the post of Punjab DGP. EC notices to Ramdev for violating poll code during yoga camp Ramdev's "political" yoga in Punjab's Anandpur Sahib constituency attracted two notices from electoral officers of Nawanshahr and Ropar districts on Thursday after officials watched the recordings of his programme. More Chandigarh News»

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