News Digest: West UP knows Kejriwal, but will it vote AAP?

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		Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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		India
		West UP knows Kejriwal, but will it vote AAP? If Arvind Kejriwal’s primary purpose for setting up candidates in western UP for the LS polls was to establish the brand presence of Aam Aadmi Party in these parts, the target has been achieved.  31 years and 3,000 deaths later, Nellie survivors wait for justice Abdul Karim survived the February 18, 1983 massacre here, often called the worst pogrom in the country since Independence. Angered by government apathy in giving survivors justice and a sense of closure, this native of Borburi village like others feels let down by parties eyeing central power. Stalin soldiers on, inspires party to get back into fight The generational change in the DMK leadership is evident when a youth wing activist from a remote district describes meeting Stalin. “I was shocked to see him in my house just as he had promised.  More India News»

		Business
		Buzz over L&T Finanace-YES Bank deal L&T Finance was at one time seen as a front-runner in the race for a banking licence. However, its aspirations remained unfulfilled with the Reserve Bank of India choosing to award a licence to IDFC and Bandhan Microfinance. Novartis buys Glaxo's cancer arm for $16 billion Novartis will focus more on cancer, GlaxoSmithKline on vaccines and Eli Lilly & Co on animal health as the drugmakers announced a series of deals for a total of as much as $28.5 billion. Fuel demand growth slows to 12-year low Oil ministry data for 2013-14 shows demand for petroleum products grew by 0.7% at 158.19 million tonnes, which is the lowest since the 0.4% growth in 2001-02 when consumption stood at 100.4 million tonnes. More Business News»

		Environment
		Elephants to arrive in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary next month Wildlife enthusiasts willing to visit Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary to watch elephant herds in action from close will have to wait for some more time. Earth Day 2014 with 'Green Cities' theme celebrated around the world More than a billion people around the world celebrated Earth Day on Tuesday with the theme 'Green Cities' calling for transformation in the public transportation systems to make them more accessible, convenient, and clean fuel-run. Antarctica was once as warm as Florida, California Parts of Antarctica, one of the coldest places on Earth, were as warm as today's California coast about 40 million years ago with temperatures as high as 17 degrees Celsius, a new study has found. More Environment News»

		World
		Ukraine calls for new anti-rebel offensive Ukraine's acting president called for government forces to relaunch an offensive against pro-Russian rebels after a local politician from his own party was found dead with signs of torture. French hostage dead, Mali's jihadist group says One of Mali's top jihadist groups said on Tuesday a French hostage it had kidnapped in November 2012 was dead. Sherpas say no to Everest expeditions this year Nepalese guides on Mount Everest said on Tuesday they would abandon this year’s climbing season to honour 16 colleagues killed in an avalanche last week, throwing hundreds of mountaineers’ plans into chaos. More World News»

		Entertainment
		What led Adi to suddenly marry Rani in Italy? They have cried wolf so many times that when Rani Mukerji finally married Aditya Chopra — with whom she was in a serious relationship for close to a decade — in an unassuming ceremony on April 21 in Italy, it took a little time for the industry to digest the fact. Ex-lovers Ranbir-Deepika back as couple? Former lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone might have moved on with their lives with Katrina Kaif and Ranveer Singh respectively. Celebs who were rumoured to be married/engaged Many stars are rumoured to be married or engaged and after the news of Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra tying the knot secretly in Italy is making headlines, we list a few other celeb couples who are rumoured to be secretly married/engaged. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists discover new mineral in Australia Scientists have discovered a new mineral in Western Australia that is unique in structure and composition among the world’s 4,000 known mineral species. Experts 'edit' DNA to cure genetic disease Agenetic disease has been cured in living, adult animals for the first time using a revolutionary genome-editing technique that can make the smallest changes to the vast database of the DNA molecule with pinpoint accuracy. Toilet flushes may help power homes Tired of erratic power-cuts at home? Flushing your toilet may help! More Science News»

		Sports
		Will be fit for French Open: Djokovic Novak Djokovic says his right wrist injury is "better than it first seemed" and he will try to return at next month's Madrid Masters. Better start no consolation for Moyes It will be no consolation to Moyes or United but, in stark statistical terms, Moyes enjoyed more success in his first 51 matches in charge than Ferguson did. Giggs named interim United manager Veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs was on Tuesday appointed interim manager of Man United, shortly after the club announced the sacking of David Moyes. More Sports News»

		Technology
		TCS joins top 10 global IT services companies club Tata Consultancy Services, has broken into the league of top 10 global IT services companies, moving from the 13th position in 2012 to the 10th spot in 2013. Apple to recycle all products for free The iPhone and iPad maker is detailing its efforts to cultivate a greener Apple in an environmental section on the company's website. Infosys, TCS, Wipro training staff to boost their skills The IT sector is trying to brand itself as an industry that will need niche skill workers and not just mass-scale coders. More Technology News»

		Education
		Gujarat Technological University tightens its exam norms Worried by the incidents of paper leak, the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has put in place a set of stricter guidelines for the conduct of the examination beginning May 19. Schools see surge in enrolment but interest in science dips Not confident about science, not interested in humanities, and there is nothing in the Class X syllabus based on which one might exclusively take commerce. Yet schools in Delhi have seen a surge in the number of students enrolling in the stream. Commerce gateway to service sector Class XII marks are important when it comes to choosing the college or subject of one's choice.But what matters more is picking the right subjects in Class XI. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Offbeat canvassing adds to AAPeal  Autorickshaws doubled as campaign vehicles, as did refurbished trucks. Hordes of rickshawallahs, among AAP’s support base, had posters of Arvind Kejriwal pasted on the rear of their vehicles and the party’s signature jhadoo fitted on either side.  Boats too will ferry staff to poll booths In the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency, a section of poll officials and staff will undertake a gruelling boat ride to travel to polling stations EC keeps hawk's eye on expenses, lists cost of items for campaigning The Election Commission is keeping a hawk’s eye on spending by candidates by deploying observers and flying squads with video cameras to record rallies and also by exhaustively listing material needed for campaigning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Most Muslim-majority areas in Delhi continue to be plagued by water and power woes Water shortage affects everyone in Delhi, but Muslims, many of whom live in unplanned areas, are especially hard hit. A survey by the Institute of Objective Studies shows 44% of the community in the capital does not have access to piped supply and has to buy water . Eagle eyes help police bring down street crime Ever since 60 plainclothesmen on bikes started patrolling three police station areas in south Delhi on Saturday, not one street crime has been reported from their jurisdiction. Warm day today in Delhi Delhi experienced a warm Tuesday with the maximum temperature recorded at 36 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. Met has forecast similar weather for Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		You will be inked on the left thumb Voters in Karnataka will be inked on their left thumb this Lok Sabha election. The state's 28 constituencies will vote on Thursday. Close shave for 100 factory workers Nearly 100 workers had a narrow escape when chemicals stored in a pharmaceutical company caught fire in Peenya Industrial Area II Stage on Tuesday afternoon. Government quota: HC raps state for indifference The Karnataka high court on Tuesday pulled up the government for its indifferent stand regarding government seats in PG medical courses in colleges run by deemed universities. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Netas dispense cash to voters via ATMs Despite the elaborate checking by authorities to curb distribution of unaccounted for money, candidates are pampering the electorate with wads of currency and the Election Commission (EC) is unable to do anything as it is being done in a perfectly 'legal' manner. Student under pressure to perform: Rights panel A day after suicide of an Intermediate student at a junior college in Kothapet, child rights commission team said the ward was put under immense pressure by his teachers to perform in the ensuing Eamcet. Jagga Reddy arrested Karkhana police on Tuesday arrested Sangareddy Congress MLA Toorpu Jayaprakash Reddy alias Jagga Reddy in an election-related bribery case. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Assam man, friend steal Rs 1.8 lakh, held A man from Assam and his friend were arrested during a vehicle check on Tuesday after they stole a bag containing Rs 1.84 lakh. Court asks panel to decide relief in school fire tragedy Brightening the possibility of a “just compensation” for the families of 94 schoolchildren who were charred to death in a thatched school in Kumbakonam about a decade ago, the Madras high court on Tuesday upheld a single judge order naming a one-man commission to suggest a compensation package. Jawan injured as basketball board crashes on his head A 21-year-old jawan was injured in the head during a basketball game at the army residential complex opposite Madras Medical College in Park Town on Monday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat Technological University tightens its exam norms  Worried by the incidents of paper leak, the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has put in place a set of stricter guidelines for the conduct of the examination beginning May 19.  Grieving dad Singhal plans suicide helpline Two years after his teenaged son took his own life, suspended IPS officer G L Singhal has undertaken a mission to prevent teenage suicides. Singhal, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case and whistle-blower in Snoopgate, plans to start a helpline soon. BJP complains against Kapil Sibal, Beni Prasad Verma too The Gujarat unit of the BJP has filed complaints against Congress leaders Kapil Sibal, Beni Prasad Verma and Madhusudan Mistry with the Election Commission of India for their alleged violation of the model code of conduct. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lovers jump into river, man succumbs A 40 years old man and his 35 years old beloved jumped in Betwa river on Sunday evening near Nautghat bridge in Baruasagar.The passerby rescued the woman but the man could not be saved. Air Chief Marshal visits Central Air Command headquarters Air Chief Marshal, Arup Raha, PVSM AVSM VM ADC Chief of the Air Staff and his wife Lily Raha, president Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) visited headquarters Central Air Command (CAC), on Monday. Union minister who couldn't afford to buy house A Union home minister being rendered homeless for his inability to purchase the rented house seems unfathomable in today's scenario.  More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Two university VCs shortlisted for second term Vice-chancellors of Fakir Mohan University (FMU), Balasore, and North Orissa University (NOU), Baripada, have been short-listed for a second term of three years for the same positions. Thermal plants jack up mercury An Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) study revealed thermal power plants contribute to rise in ambient temperature (temperature of the surroundings) by 2 to 3 degree Celsius. Merciless mercury makes ACs, coolers fly off shelves Electronic appliances shop owners are having a field day as the demand for air conditioners, coolers and fans has climbed here with the temperature crossing the 40 degrees Celsius mark. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		State's failure to present DPR on lakes irks panel National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed state government for failing to present detailed project report (DPR) for Bhopal lakes before the panel on Tuesday. 25 years later, GMC finally scraps defunct CT scanner Gandhi Medical College (GMC) has finally replaced an old gamma CT-Scanner machine with a new one after 25 years of long wait.This comes as a major boost for college's nuclear medicine department. FDA raids 42 veggie farms for sewage contamination Vegetables grown on the outskirts of Arera Colony and being sold in the nearby vicinity are possibly being irrigated by contaminated sewage water, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Orbit bus conductor tenders written apology for 'hijacking' passengers The incident took place at 8am on Monday, when a PRTC bus, just 10 minutes after it had left the Jalandhar bus stand, was stopped at Punjab Armed Police (PAP) chowk by the staff of Orbit Aviation company. Advancements in nephrology discussed in Continuing Medical Education Continuing medical education (CME) on the recent developments in the field of nephrology, dialysis and transplantation was held at PGI on Tuesday.It was attended by 150 nephrologists from all over the country. 91% residents use beauty soap: Survey The city, renowned for its beauty, has residents who prefer bathing to enhance their beauty rather than the medical purpose of fighting against bacteria.This accounts for falling ill frequently despite bathing daily. More Chandigarh News»

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