News Digest: Former friends against each other in Cuddalore

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 02, 2014
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		India
		Former friends against each other in Cuddalore It has a history dating back to the time of the Cholas, and was the scene of epic battles between the British and French. But Cuddalore is now on the list of 250 backward districts in the country.  All pride & hardly any prejudice That Narendra Modi is a great vote catcher has been proved time and again in Gujarat.  DGCA team 'raids' Narendra Modi's plane A senior official of Karnavati Aviation said that their aircraft had been checked and it had passed the test as the same was not grounded. More India News»

		Business
		DGCA halts SpiceJet's Re 1 fare offer Slamming SpiceJet for "deceiving" the public through offers like Re 1 air tickets when hardly any seats are sold at that level, the aviation regulator on Tuesday night ordered the budget airline to immediately stop this exercise. Scrap fines for inadequate account balance: RBI Customers may soon be spared penalties for non-maintenance of a minimum balance in savings accounts, with the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday asking banks to cut down services on low-balance accounts and do away with fines. ADB pegs India GDP growth at 5.5% in 2014-15 The Indian economy is expected to grow 5.5% in 2014-15 on the back of improved performance in industry and services and will inch up to 6% in 2015-16 as external demand improves due to the strength in advanced economies, the Asian Development Bank said on Tuesday. More Business News»

		Environment
		'South Asia needs to unite on climate change' "The world has all kinds of drivers of stress and drivers of conflict. With the climate change, these are likely to get accentuated further," said Pachauri in an interview to TOI. Tiger mauls fisherman to death in Sundarbans A fisherman was mauled to death by a Royal Bengal Tiger in Sundarbans Tiger Reserve when he was catching crabs in the mangrove forest, the police said. Climate change responses to shape Asia's future Experts say Asia and the South Pacific, home to 4.3 billion people or 60 percent of all humankind, faces rising risks from climate change that threaten food security, public health and social order. More Environment News»

		World
		Kerry cancels trip to Ramallah: US US Secretary of State John Kerry cancelled plans to travel on Wednesday to Ramallah after both the Israelis and the Palestinians announced moves likely to scuttle the peace talks. Air curfew over Britain during Games Britain has decided to shut down its airspace over Glasgow during the 2014 Commonwealth Games after it emerged the games venues face threat of airborne risks from terrorists. Powell exit not linked to any tension with India: US US ambassadors are appointed directly by the president and they take up the job after confirmation by the Senate. More World News»

		Entertainment
		I really like kissing Alia: Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s journey to tinseltown glory may seem like a joyride thanks to their famous surnames, but the two young actors don’t take their work lightly or their success highly. Ahead of the release of their film 2 States, they chat with the Bombay Times team about being cool with kissing on screen 'Catfights between heroines happen due to insecurities' Nargis and I got along really well because we both are very comfortable in what we are doing said Illeana D'Cruz Bollywood bombshells we can never call Bhabhi More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Soon, trains that can climb skyscrapers? The futuristic project calls for vertical giant skyscrapers to replace present day stations to reduce the amount of land needed for traditional train stations. Microbes blamed for largest mass extinction A tiny methane-producing microbe may have been responsible for the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history. Popular teens at increased risk of bullying: Study Becoming more popular at school increases the risk of kids getting bullied and worsens the negative consequences of being victimized, a new study has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		Soccer leaves Yuvraj's ankle in a bandage Yuvraj Singh injured himself while playing football and left the arena with his left ankle bandaged. He hobbled his way into the Indian cricket team bus on Tuesday. 'Anand will do much better in re-match' Former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand's incredible triumph in the Candidates chess meet has surprised chess experts and players across the globe. Dhawan needs to rediscover form quickly For an opener, it should worry Shikhar Dhawan that he gets out bowled and lbw too often. His dismissal against Bangladesh betrayed his cluttered mind. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nokia X review: Sub-par performer with faux Android Nokia launched its first 'Android' phone, Nokia X, in India to lure buyers with the prospect of Android app support. iPhone 6 leaked images surface online The images suggest that the upcoming iPhone model will carry the same design that Apple has used since iPhone 4, despite the increase in size. Nadella 'tunes' Microsoft, announces 3 leadership changes In an email to Microsoft employees, company CEO Satya Nadella announced three leadership changes in a bid to "tune our organization for maximum focus and impact". More Technology News»

		Education
		Singapore's methods inspire Maharashtra education board Arithmetic, in most state board schools, is taught by the paper-and-pen method. Goa has high school dropout rate of 28% The small area and numbers Goa has to deal with has helped the state make enviable achievements in education indices. Mica achieves 100% placement Mica, India's premier B-School in strategic marketing and communication, has registered 100% placement for its 19th batch of PGDM-Communications students. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BEST bus strike continues, commuters inconvenienced for second day Lakhs of commuters will suffer for a second day in a row as BEST buses continue to be off roads on Wednesday. The drivers and conductors, who went on mass bunking on Tuesday, have not reported for duty this morning, sources said. 'Illiterate' Rakhi Sawant has assets worth Rs 15 crore Rakhi Sawant on Tuesday filed her nomination for the polls as a candidate from Mumbai Northwest. Segment of Mumbai's Christian vote veering towards AAP in Mumbai? The Christian community’s loyalty to the Congress has come under strain for this year’s general election due to steady disillusionment over pending issues. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		52 petrol pumps to offer poll discount in Delhi on April 10 Fifty-two petrol pumps across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Rohtak will offer 50-paise per litre discount on petrol to consumers who exercise their voting rights on April 10. Verdict in Nitish Katara case today The Delhi high court will on Wednesday pronounce the verdict in the Nitish Katara murder appeals. 29-year-old gets 3 years in jail for abetting wife's suicide A trial court has sentenced a 29-year-old man to three years in jail for harassing and abetting the suicide of his wife, who killed herself after becoming fed up of physical torture. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Iphone in hand and driving a Ford, he'd come to burgle Imagine a thief, iphone in hand and driving a Ford Ikon, polishing away valuables from houses. Netizen posts picture of cop car with tinted glass, dares police to act Bangalore City Traffic Police's year-long campaign to remove sun film from all vehicles in the city hit a farcical note on Monday, when a Bangalorean posted a photo of a police car with tinted window panes on Facebook. 3 graduates among gang of 6 muggers held A gang of six educated youths would rob people to fund their lavish lifestyle and bike rides. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Denied ticket, corporator quits MIM Mohammed Ghouse, the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) corporator from Shah Ali Banda, resigned from all party posts. Filing of nominations for Lok Sabha, assembly polls begins in Andhra The nominations would be accepted till April 9 between 11am and 3pm. Demography to play key role in Andhra's Malkajgiri borough Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency, whose demography promises to make it an interesting electoral contest, is marked by the public disconnect that the sitting MP Sarve Satyanarayana has perpetuated. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Goodwill for my father will help me: Rama Suganthan Rama Suganthan is the Congress Dharmapuri candidate but the 43-yearold businessman is better known as former TNCC president and former Union minister Vazhapadi Ramamoorthy's son.  Freight to Ennore port could zip on new route around Chennai In a few years, commercial vehicles carrying goods to Ennore could be zipping to the port faster. Chennai Peripheral Road, designed to make this happen, is taking shape. Wrong diagnosis can kill, warn doctors Geetha was worried when her twelve-year-old son had repeated episodes of fever and no amount of tests at a local lab showed anything suspicious. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Modi's 'Karmabhoomi' yearns for Banarasi babu's attention He spent five years here as an RSS pracharak, rode a Vespa scooter that was a luxury in those days and dined at numerous homes of his extended parivaar.  Now showing: Pati, patni aur Modi With the election season in full swing, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is emerging as the new 'woh', robbing the mental peace of wives in Gujarat - not unlike the soccer widows in football-crazy nations when the World Cup is on.  Taare pool mein: Swimming for autism cure Swimming coach Amal Upadhyay reminds one of Ram Shankar Nikumbh Sir, a character in the movie 'Taare Zameen Par' played by actor Aamir Khan who helps a kid Ishaan overcome dyslexia, a learning disorder. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		113 caught without tickets Not less than 113 people were caught traveling without tickets/irregular tickets in a checking drive at Bamrauli station. Two brothers shot dead while asleep Two brothers were shot when they were sleeping in their shop. The incident took place on Sunday night. Naini jail inmate hangs self A 31-year-old man lodged at Naini Central Jail since August 2013 committed suicide on Monday morning by hanging himself from a pipeline inside the jail premises. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Puri pollution issue: NGT displeased with response of Odisha govt The National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Tuesday, expressed its displeasure at officials of the Odisha government for their failure in clearly stating what steps have been taken to curb pollution in the temple town — Puri. Rebel may queer Congress pitch The election battle in Jagatsinghpur assembly seat will be between Congress candidate Chiranjib Biswal and BJD's Bishnu Das, feel poll pundits. Bridge grouse makes Kud Gunderpur aloof from polls Boating to a lush green hilly island surrounded by river water from all sides is certainly an exciting experience. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		24,500 litre liquor seized in Madhya Pradesh In view of Lok Sabha elections in the state, 24X7 vigil is being maintained on country-made, IMFL liquor and beer distilleries. Woman I-T officer arrested by CBI in Bhopal suspended The CBDT has suspended a deputy commissioner rank Income Tax officer who along with her politician husband was recently arrested by the CBI in Bhopal on bribery charges. Madhya Pradesh man hangs self after setting ablaze nephew and his son A man set ablaze his 25-year-old nephew and his one-year-old son, and then committed suicide in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday morning. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Patiala DC in rally row, 7 senior officers transferred by EC  Days after former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh rapped Patiala DC for allegedly ignoring reports of distribution of liquor at a political rally organized by SAD in Ghanaur town of Patiala, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered transfer of Patiala DC GK Singh. Heroin worth Rs 135 crore seized Border Security Force seized 27kg heroin valued around Rs 135 crore in the international market and two pistol magazines in Abohar sector on Tuesday. Foes-turned-friends Manpreet, Warring join hands for common cause Warring had won the 2012 assembly polls from Giddarbaha assembly segment, which was earlier represented by Manpreet Badal as a SAD leader. More Chandigarh News»

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