News Digest: Amid 370 row, JKLF to start 'Quit Kashmir' movement

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		Sunday, June 01, 2014
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		India
		Amid 370 row, JKLF to start 'Quit Kashmir' movement JKLF chief Yasin Malik on Saturday said his party would soon start a “Quit Kashmir“ movement to counter deliberate change in Kashmir discourse by raking up Article 370. Govt mulling to allow news broadcast on private FMs: Prakash Javadekar "Why should FM channels be banned from broadcasting news? The Centre is considering allowing privately-owned FM radio channels to start their own news broadcast," Javadekar said. Super cloud rains thunderbolts, 10 killed in Bengal In villages, farmers set out for water-starved fields while in Kolkata and other urban centres, everyone looked forward to a welcome break from the oppressive heat. More India News»

		Business
		Trai, cell company rapped for VAS charges In what could have far-reaching consequences for telecom companies and mobile users, a consumer forum here has directed Trai to change its rules for service providers to curb exploitation of consumers who are charged for value added services without their consent. Gold advances on retail support Pure gold also moved up by a similar margin to conclude at Rs 27,180 per 10 grams as compared with Rs 27,130 previously. Amma canteen model may head to land of pyramids An Egyptian delegation visited the canteen at the government general hospital in Chennai, in an attempt to understand the logistics involved and to try and replicate the project in their country. More Business News»

		Environment
		BJP will take measures to protect rhinos in Kaziranga: Minister "During the three terms of Tarun Gogoi government and forest minister Rockybul Hussain's tenure, 160 rhinos have been killed so far," the minister alleged. Zebras make longest trek in Africa, research says At a time when mankind's encroachment on habitats is increasingly leading species to extinction, scientists have discovered a mass migration of animals in Africa that reaches farther than any other documented on the continent. Environment minister meets coal minister over issue of clearances Keen to ensure fast clearances to infrastructure projects, environment minister Prakash Javadekar has held a meeting with minister of power and coal Piyush Goel to discuss coordination and resolve any issues of differences. More Environment News»

		World
		Tunnel bomb in Aleppo kills 40 Syrian soldiers At least 40 Syrian soldiers were killed on Saturday when rebels detonated explosives packed beneath an army base in Aleppo, activists and rebels said. US, China square off on marine hotspot China’s aggressive moves to claim jurisdiction over land and sky in the Asia-Pacific risk undermining peace and security in the region and beyond, US defence secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday. NKorea jails missionary for bid to build underground churches A Baptist missionary originally from South Korea has been sentenced to hard labour for life in North Korea for alleged spying and attempting to set up underground churches. More World News»

		Entertainment
		When Sonam showed middle finger to the press Harassed Dolly Bindra writes a mail Narendra Modi Controversy’s favourite child Dolly Bindra hasn’t lost her grip over the messy matters. 'Just like Salman bhai, I too don't talk phaltu mein' Vijender Singh, 29, is emotional, transparent and a moohphat. He loves everything he does, be it boxing, modelling or acting. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		When a T-Shirt tells you to take a chill pill My T-shirt tells me things. My heart rate, for instance : 62 beats a minute. And my breathing: 17 breaths a minute. Unless I drink too many cappuccinos or a deadline looms. Quantum teleportation is possible, say scientists Scientists in the Netherlands have moved a step closer to overriding one of Albert Einstein’s most famous objections to the implications of quantum mechanics, which he described as “spooky action at a distance”. Jet-propelled car to fly at 880km per hour Fasten your seat belts. A jet car that flies at 880km per hour is being conceptualised that would fly you from New Delhi to Mumbai in less than two hours — and it may use a highway as a runway to take off! More Science News»

		Sports
		Belgium beat India 3-2 in hockey WC India started their hockey World Cup campaign on a bad note as they conceded their one goal lead to go down 2-3 against Belgium at The Hague, Netherlands. Nadal moves into last 16 at French Open Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain reached the French Open last 16 with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 win over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina. Costa, Torres and Villa in Spain squad Fernando Torres and David Villa were both included in Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man World Cup squad as he sought to cover Diego Costa's injured hamstring. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Smaller IT companies gain from Infosys's talent exodus The executive exodus at Infosys is proving to be a blessing for others in the IT industry, especially secondtier companies. Most of those who quit have promptly been absorbed in leading positions in other companies, reflecting the hunger for talent. Use Lumia phone? Download Microsoft's file manager app A few weeks ago Microsoft promised a file manager for Windows Phone users and today the company is delivering on its promise. Right to be forgotten: Google gets 12,000 requests on first day Google received 12,000 requests from people seeking to be "forgotten" by the world's leading search engine on the first day. More Technology News»

		Education
		More applied courses at Delhi University to develop skills Delhi University is expanding the options for applied courses. Students enrolled under the FYUP study four papers of an AC over second and third years. DU admission policy may keep cutoffs in check The first cutoff for many courses has already been touching 100, but an increase in the rank of 90% scorers signals steep cutoffs even in second and third lists this time Assam to launch special scheme for poor meritorious students Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi today announced that his government would soon launch a special scheme for poor meritorious students of the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Speculation in food prices likely to end It may be a while before backbreaking food prices drop, but the change of government at the Centre may already have brought some relief. Parents get WhatsApp updates on their tots in creches Like the cuckoo in a clock, a silent woman in a green lab coat emerges from a room every ten minutes with a phone. Fewer potholes this year: Uddhav Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray who inspected roads in the city on Saturday said there would be fewer potholes this monsoon as the BMC had undertaken repairs of several stretches. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		More applied courses at Delhi University to develop skills Delhi University is expanding the options for applied courses. Students enrolled under the FYUP study four papers of an AC over second and third years. DU admission policy may keep cutoffs in check The first cutoff for many courses has already been touching 100, but an increase in the rank of 90% scorers signals steep cutoffs even in second and third lists this time Rape survivors battle for justice The survivors, aged between 13 and 18 years, belong to the landless Dhanuk sub-caste, and worked for upper caste landowners. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bellary DC, other babus transferred The state government on Saturday transferred Amlan Aditya Biswas as Bellary DC and posted him as regional commissioner, Gulbarga division. World Cancer Survivor's Day: Survivors can share stories, win foreign trip or Harley Davidson bike The celebration of the first Sunday of June as World Cancer Survivor's Day is a great way to motivate these bravehearts to keep fighting. Govt won't tolerate police indiscipline: CM Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the government will not tolerate indiscipline in the police force. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Arsh Mahal clash: Panels find fault with cops The committee also slammed the security forces for "hindering" the shifting of the injured to various hospitals. Can Telangana reassert itself with statehood? Telangana is poised to regain its status as a distinct regional entity after a lapse of five centuries. Three injured as Mahanandi mandapam caves in An under-construction mandapam at the historic Mahanandi temple in Kurnool district caved in, injuring three people including the temple works inspector Mallikharjun. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		After 28 years, surgeons restore musician's sight A gift parcel sent by a ‘fan’ 28 years ago threw music director Shankar Ganesh’s life into darkness, literally. A bomb in the pack went off, injuring his eyes and hands. Jaya-Modi meet may help kickstart work on expressway When chief minister J Jayalalithaa meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu will have as much to commit to as demand. Fake products worth Rs 10 lakh seized, 4 held The CB-CID police have arrested four people for selling fake electronic products bearing the Samsung brand name, and seized products worth 10 lakh after raiding several places in the city. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		G L Singhal back in khaki, joins as SRP commandant G L Singhal, the first IPS officer to be arrested in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, is back in khaki after a gap of about 15 months.He joined as commandant, SRP Group 12, in Gandhinagar on Saturday. Valiant hearts: Survivors find 'can' in cancer When cancer struck 66-year-old Khushaliben Soami of Juna Vadaj, it caught her by surprise. She remembers she was shocked when she got the results of the mammogram performed on her in 2010. Angadia firm employee attacked, robbed of Rs 18 lakh A 45-year-old angadia firm employee has been attacked by an auto gang that allegedly robbed him of Rs 18 lakh on Saturday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Power minister's hometown goes powerless There is acute crisis of electricity in the home district of minister of state for power Yashar Shah here. The city receives seven to eight hours of supply. Doctor attacked in Bahraich hospital Miscreants attacked a doctor in the district hospital on Friday night and fled. Medical services remained suspended in the district hospital on Saturday in protest against the incident. Met department predicts humid days ahead Sangam city continues to reel under sultry weather conditions for yet another day. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Passengers block tracks after train AC malfunctions Tension gripped Bhubaneswar railway station on Thursday after the air conditioning systems in three compartments of an express train allegedly started malfunctioning. Rituals start for divine marriage in Sambalpur The week-long Sital Sasthi started here on Thursday with 'patrapendi' (marriage negotiation) ritual of Nandapara jatra committee. Cops bust sex rackets in Laxmisagar area Police on Thursday busted sex rackets operating from two beauty parlours and a house in Laxmisagar area here and rescued 11 girls. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Year on, no school raises stink over gutkha shop in vicinity One year after the area around schools of the city was declared tobacco-free zone, no school has sent a proposal to remove pan-gutkha shops from their vicinity. Police to compensate elderly with Rs 3 lakh Madhya Pradesh Police have sanctioned a sum of Rs 3 lakh to an 80-year-old man whose son was allegedly tortured to death in Chhatarpur district in year 2006. Reliance co penalized for illegal use of BRTS duct Congress corporators opposed the use of BRTS duct by a private company for laying its cable without permission and challenged a bill tabled in the council for debate on the issue. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Laparoscopic bariatric surgery best option for obese: Dr Ashish Vashistha Interestingly, the patients who are morbidly obese with medical problems like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, knee pain can notably benefit from laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Showers on the horizon After weeks of struggle under the scorching heat, Friday brought a much-needed rainy respite for the city folks — although it was short-lived. No heat cover leaves MC visitors fuming It seems that the new municipal corporation (MC) office in Sector 14 is not a very happy place for visitors as there is hardly any space for them to sit. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Two teenagers crushed to death in Jammu

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, May 31, 2014
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		India
		Two teenagers crushed to death in Jammu Two teenagers were crushed to death by a speeding vehicle in winter capital Jammu on Saturday. Four killed, 12 injured in Jammu hotel blaze At least four people died and over a dozen sustained serious burn injuries Saturday in a hotel blaze in Jammu. Modi's mom gets 'discreet' security cover Hiraba Modi, mother of PM Narendra Modi, has been given “discreet security cover” by the state police at her house in Gandhinagar. More India News»

		Business
		Voda may drop arbitration in tax row Vodafone Group external affairs director and former British Diplomatic Service officer Matthew Kirk had a meeting with finance secretary Arvind Mayaram and revenue secretary Rajiv Takru on Friday. AirAsia India unleashes 'nano' fares Living up to its promise of ‘Nano’ fares, AirAsia India Pvt Ltd (AAIPL) began sale of its tickets on Friday night by making available 15,000 tickets with a base fare of Rs 5 (excluding airport taxes and other fees). UBI threatens to declare Mallya 'wilful defaulter' Public sector lender United Bank of India (UBI) has served a notice on Vijay Mallya and directors of Kingfisher Airlines threatening to declare them wilful defaulters, a move that will choke the flow of loans to all companies promoted by the flamboyant businessman. More Business News»

		Environment
		Environment minister meets coal minister over issue of clearances Keen to ensure fast clearances to infrastructure projects, environment minister Prakash Javadekar has held a meeting with minister of power and coal Piyush Goel to discuss coordination and resolve any issues of differences. 'World's major cities must unite against climate change' Stressing that half the world's population is now urbanized, she noted that cities are already responsible for 80 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of three quarters of Earth's energy resources. Video streaming more eco-friendly than DVD viewing Video streaming can be much better for the environment, requiring less energy and emitting less carbon dioxide (CO2), than some traditional methods of DVD renting, buying and viewing, a new study has found. More Environment News»

		World
		Peter Mutharika wins Malawi's disputed presidential vote Malawi's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by Peter Mutharika won 2014 elections with 36.4 percent of votes, the Malawi Electoral Commission said on Friday. US rejects Thai junta's year-long roadmap to elections The United States on Friday flatly rejected a plan laid out by Thailand's junta chief to delay elections for more than a year to allow time for political reforms. South Sudan rebel leader says 'committed to peace' The leader of South Sudan's rebels, former vice-president Riek Machar, said Friday he was "committed to peace" and ready to resume peace talks next week in Ethiopia. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Big B, Alia Bhatt take the top position in Times Celebex While Bhoothnath Returns gets Amitabh Bachchan the top spot, 2 States gets Arjun Kapoor the second position in Times Celebex powered by zoOm! for April 2014 SRK manages to teach daughter Suhana about World War I Most fathers dote on their children, but what makes Shah Rukh special is the importance and interest he takes in parenting 'We decided to get married after breaking up twice' Punit Goenka, 39, may have started off as a rebel, but has made his father Subhash Chandra proud today by being the successful MD and CEO of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, the flagship brand of the Zee group. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Answer your phone from across the room You will soon be able to answer your phone from across the room or see your self-driving car spot a child from miles away or even play virtual tennis on your driveway. White bread consumption linked to obesity People who eat more than two portions of white bread daily are at 40% increased risk of being obese compared with those with its low consumption, a research presented at the ongoing European Congress on Obesity has found. Exposure to light while sleeping can make you fat Women who are exposed to greater levels of light while sleeping are more likely to gain weight, a new study has claimed. More Science News»

		Sports
		Federer advances to French Open last 16 Roger Federer, the fourth seeded 2009 champion, reached the French Open last 16 with a 7-5, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-4 win over Russia's Dmitry Tursunov. Sharapova inflicts double bagel on Paula Maria Sharapova inflicted the first "double bagel" of the French Open when she beat unseeded Argentine Paula Ormaechea 6-0, 6-0 in the third round on Friday. I am ready for the World Cup: Drogba Didier Drogba underwent surgery in Qatar last month, but told a news conference in St Louis that he was feeling fine and was ready for the FIFA World Cup. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Gionee Elife E7 Mini review Gionee surprised everyone by launching Elife E7, a mid-range phone that boasts of high-end hardware only seen in premium flagships. Microsoft working on smartwatch: Report Microsoft plans to weigh into the wearable computing market with a smartwatch, Forbes reported on Thursday. Infosys CEO selection progressing as planned: Narayana Murthy NR Narayana Murthy said the selection process for the new CEO is progressing as planned and the name of the candidate would be announced when the process concludes. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE will now allow 'revaluation' Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced the provision of ‘revaluation’ at Class XII level from this year. It is in addition to the provisions of verification of marks and obtaining of photocopy of evaluated answer books which are already in practice.  Doon CBSE student gets 5 in physics, 95 in maths Alleging anomalies in the checking process, parents were demanding a re-evaluation of the papers. Police had to intervene to get the situation under control. 'Don't fret over results, it's not a day of reckoning' With all board results out, counsellors caution against being stressed over performance. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Errant drivers under eagle eye of police The traffic police have launched a special campaign to crackdown on unruly motorists and bikers after zeroing in on timings when they are most likely to flout driving rules. Dindoshi flyover off-limits for heavy vehicles The Dindoshi flyover’s south-bound arm was finally thrown open to motorists around 6am on Friday after being partially shut since May 2 for repairs Coaches of long-distance train decouple from engine at Vasai station The coaches of a long-distance train got decoupled from the engine when it was about the cross the Vasai station on Friday afternoon. No one was injured. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Afghanistan boy seeks free treatment Denied treatment by AIIMS for not being able to pay its cost, the Afghan refugee parents of a four-year-old boy, who requires a bone marrow transplant, on Friday moved the Delhi high court seeking a direction to the government to provide their child free-of-cost treatment. CBSE will now allow 'revaluation' Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced the provision of ‘revaluation’ at Class XII level from this year. It is in addition to the provisions of verification of marks and obtaining of photocopy of evaluated answer books which are already in practice. Jharkhand teen leads cops to job agency All of 17 years old, a tribal girl from Jharkhand’s Khunti district—a belt affected by Maoist violence—led Delhi Police and an anti-human trafficking team from her home state to the placement agency in Taimoor Nagar in south Delhi on Friday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka cop case: Govt warns police against indiscipline Do not cross the Lakshman Rekha. That was the message the state government sent out on Friday to those backing P Ravindranath, the KSRP additional DGP who was transferred after he was accused of clicking “objectionable” pictures of a woman. Bangalore will get its share of development funds, says Venkaiah Naidu Urban development and housing and poverty alleviation minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said Bangalore would get its share of required funds for development projects and, more importantly, Phase 2 of Namma Metro. 15 graduate in first batch of Biocon Academy The gold medals were bagged by Shruti Rao, Poonam Mathur and Deepthi Kumar and 12 others were given Kudos Awards for notable performance. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cops get nod to prosecute Akbar for 'hate speech' The Chandrayangutta police had taken suo moto action and the then sub-inspector of police Ashok Kumar filed a complaint against Akbaruddin Owaisi stating that he tried to instigate the public. Corporate-NGO partnership for HIV programme stressed Speaking at a conference, 'Coming together-a partnership for public health' organised in the city on Friday, organizers said FICCI will explore avenues to extend support to the vulnerable population in both states. Plumber attacks family before jumping to death In a fit of anger, a plumber attacked his wife and two daughters with an iron rod before leaping to death from the second floor of his residential building in Balanagar on Thursday night. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Feuding in Congress intensifies as blame game continues The war of words has led to speculation over who will succeed Gnanadesikan should the party high command considered replacing him. 11 killed in bus-truck collision in Tamil Nadu Eleven people, including seven women and a six-year-old girl, were killed and 45 injured when a state transport bus collided head-on with a fly ash cement container vehicle in Ottakoil, eight km from Ariyalur district. Street vendors upset as 200 more Amma canteens to be set up in Chennai Another 200 of the popular Amma canteens are set to dot the city soon, with the corporation planning to take the number to 1,000 over the next few phases. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Call 1091 to report phone harassment too The growing number of cases where women are harassed over telephone has prompted the city police to come up with a solution - an exclusive helpline to nab such troublemaker. Routed Congress MPs eye assembly seats Many Congress leaders, including three former union ministers who lost in the parliamentary polls from Gujarat, have become active in state politics. Gujarat IPS officers seek long-pending promotions The IPS officers' association has written a letter to the home department expressing concern about promotions pending for the last many years. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Three girls share top honours in city Three girls shared the top position in the city in the UP Board high school exam, results of which was declared on Friday. Bus conductor, passenger robbed Two miscreants snatched the money bag of the conductor and a laptop and mobile phone from a passenger of UPSRTC bus coming to Balrampur from Kanpur on Thursday night. 40% of children exposed to second-hand smoke at home With an objective to check tobacco menace, doctors' fraternity in Sangam city has suggested educational institutes to induct 'health education' as a topic comprising the chapter tobacco menace. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Passengers block tracks after train AC malfunctions Tension gripped Bhubaneswar railway station on Thursday after the air conditioning systems in three compartments of an express train allegedly started malfunctioning. Rituals start for divine marriage in Sambalpur The week-long Sital Sasthi started here on Thursday with 'patrapendi' (marriage negotiation) ritual of Nandapara jatra committee. Cops bust sex rackets in Laxmisagar area Police on Thursday busted sex rackets operating from two beauty parlours and a house in Laxmisagar area here and rescued 11 girls. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP scuttles Modi in textbooks after PM tweets in disagreement The Madhya Pradesh government is totally tight-lipped not wanting to comment on the Narendra Modi in textbooks issue after the PM’s Friday morning tweet differing with the decision of certain BJP governments to include a chapter on his life in school textbooks. MP minister declares war on swine population Madhya Pradesh minister for industries and commerce Yashodhara Raje has sworn to fight the swine menace in her assembly constituency in Shivpuri. Sagar central university recruitment scam: CBI raids 7 premises in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh The CBI raided seven premises in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (UP) in connection with the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam at Hari Singh Gour Central University in state's Sagar district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Vajra Corp's combat exercise ends on sound note Exercise "Vajra Prahar" involving specific divisions and brigades of the Vajra Corps concluded on Friday. RSS chief Bhagwat meets Radhasoami sect head RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met with Radhasoami sect head Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon in Mansa on Friday, generating curiosity in political circles. Former Babbar Khalsa commander arrested Police today claimed to have arrested a former commander of banned militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). More Chandigarh News»

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