News Digest: Now, Plan panel lauds Gujarat model

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		Saturday, May 10, 2014
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		India
		Now, Plan panel lauds Gujarat model After the industry department, it is now a Planning Commission study that has put BJP-ruled Gujarat among the top states for its performance in granting approvals, including those related to land, finance and infrastructure. Mulayam hedges bets but faces heat from chela-turned-rival in Azamgarh From Phulpur on the outskirts to the busy Chowk in the heart of the town, if street talk is to be believed, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh has a battle in hand in Azamgarh, his second constituency.  A section of dalits may be deserting Mayawati  It had happened in west UP and now BSP chief Mayawati's worst fear is apparently coming true in the east as well. More India News»

		Business
		Diamonds sparkle as gold loses glitter Diamond as an investment assets is picking up pace in India. About 95% stocks fail to cash in on bull run Is it a bull run or a mere index management? Well, the bull phase in the capital market is not as broad-based as it was in 2008 and has not percolated to 95% of the scrips, including a majority of the nifty blue chips. IndiGo starts direct import of jet fuel Low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo is trying to bring down its biggest cost factor jet fuel, keeping in mind the increased competition with new players like Tata-AirAsia and Tata-Singapore Airlines (SIA) set to taking the skies soon. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi University professor leads discovery of 14 new 'dancing frogs' A team of scientists led by Delhi University professor Sathyabhama Das Biju aka 'frogman of India' has discovered 14 new species of dancing frogs from the forests of Western Ghats, India. India ranks among the world's worst for its polluted air: WHO India appears among the group of countries with highest particulate matter levels. Germany looks for Green Talents through a global competition Seeking to bring together the best ideas for sustainable development, Germany - a frontrunner in sustainability research and a world leader in green technology — has announced a global competition to select 25 young 'Green Talents' who will get an opportunity to carry out research project of their choice in that country. More Environment News»

		World
		ANC wins 5th term in South Africa polls South Africa's ruling African National Congress won the 2014 national election with 62.16 percent of the votes, the electoral commission said on Friday. US, Europe threaten gas war with Russia Britain is drawing up plans with the US and other European countries to “disarm” the threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using Russian gas and oil supplies as “a weapon” against Ukraine and its eastern European neighbours. Militants attack presidential palace in Yemen Suspected al-Qaida-linked gunmen attacked Yemen's presidential palace on Friday and tried to kill the defense minister in his car, selecting high profile targets in apparent reprisal for the army's biggest push against militants in nearly two years. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Leander & I haven't had a relationship since our child' The personal battle between Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai got worse on Thursday night when Rhea returned home, to allegedly find herself locked out. When did Anil Kapoor win an Oscar? At a recent awards show overseas, the organisers, who love Anil Kapoor just like we do, kept announcing how the actor was the face of India in Hollywood Armaan and Tanishaa to star in a film together? Tanishaa and Armaan are milking their relationship and new-found fame to the maximum More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Frequent arguments can drive you to early grave Frequent arguments with partners, relatives or neighbours triples risk of death from any cause in middle age. Men and those not in work seemed to be the most vulnerable, scientists have found. 'Virtual human body to revolutionize health care' The Insigneo Institute at the University of Sheffield on Friday unveiled the first phase of a technology that will lead to the creation of a virtual human body and revolutionize global health care. Ancient Egyptians were vegetarians? A French research team analysed the carbon atoms in mummies that had lived in Egypt between 3500 BC and 600 AD. More Science News»

		Sports
		Maria outlasts Li to make Madrid semis Maria Sharapova booked her place in the last four of the Madrid Open as she edged a thrilling quarterfinal against second seed Li Na 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3. Sprinter Dutee qualifies for Worlds Dutee Chand set a national junior record en route to winning gold in women's 100m dash on Day 1 of the Federation Cup National Junior Athletics C'ships. Nadal beats Berdych to reach semis World number one Rafael Nadal stormed into the semifinals of the Madrid Masters on Friday with his 17th consecutive victory over Tomas Berdych. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple to unveil iPhone 6 in August: Report Apple will unveil the next incarnation of its popular iPhone series in August, one month earlier than industry watchers were generally expecting. Opinion: Microsoft not at fault for ending Windows XP support If you follow technology news, you must be aware that Windows XP is officially dead. Google's Nexus 8 tablet codenamed 'Flounder': Report The flounder was spotted on Chromium, a Google site used for tracking bugs in the Chrome browser. More Technology News»

		Education
		Directorate of Education sits on order for disabled kids' seats While many parents and schools are treating the nursery matter as closed for the year, for parents of children with disability, it is far from over. St Stephen's College declares its admission schedule St Stephen’s College will start admissions on June 2, 2014, along with the rest of Delhi University. Delhi University's management studies to have no entrance test Doing away with most of the entrance exams, Delhi University on Friday decided that admission to bachelor with honours in management studies (BMS) will be based on Class XII marks and personal interview in the 2014-15 admission session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Tulsiram Prajapati encounter case: Court summons Amit Shah A special CBI court on Friday issued summons to 36 accused, including Amit Shah — close aide of BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi, in the 2006 Tulsiram Prajapati encounter case. Mumbai body asks Muslims to vote for Kejriwal The Bombay Muslim Federation, an umbrella body of Muslim organizations, has sent 35 of its volunteers to campaign for AAP candidate Arvind Kejriwal among Varanasi's Muslims. Drug history comes in way of licence for Juhu hotel A cocaine seizure at a Juhu hotel, managed by the Oakwood Management Services Ltd two years ago, has resulted in denial of police permission to operate. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Directorate of Education sits on order for disabled kids' seats While many parents and schools are treating the nursery matter as closed for the year, for parents of children with disability, it is far from over. St Stephen's College declares its admission schedule St Stephen’s College will start admissions on June 2, 2014, along with the rest of Delhi University. Delhi University's management studies to have no entrance test Doing away with most of the entrance exams, Delhi University on Friday decided that admission to bachelor with honours in management studies (BMS) will be based on Class XII marks and personal interview in the 2014-15 admission session. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		CM Siddaramaiah asks NHAI to unlock service roads The move will come as a huge relief to locals, who are now charged Rs 225 for a monthly pass for their cars by the concessionaire, Navayuga Devanahalli Tollway Pvt Ltd. Karnataka mulls over new law to make Kannada mandatory Besides a review petition against the Supreme Court’s order on medium of instruction, the Karnataka government plans to enact a new act making Kannada the mandatory medium of instruction in primary schools. Cabs charge Rs 75 extra for airport ride Thanks to the toll hike, your cab ride to the airport has got costlier by Rs 75. Most cab operators licensed by the Kempegowda International Airport are passing the burden of toll hike to their passengers. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		K Chandrasekhar Rao to back UPA or third front, not NDA TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday said his party would be ready to support the UPA or even the third front but not the BJP-led NDA at the Centre. Rains destroy crops, orchards across Telangana and Seemandhra Unseasonal rains coupled with strong winds destroyed harvested crop and fruit orchards in several districts across Telangana and Seemandhra in the last two days. Leaders spend a fortune to keep flock together As counting for municipal, zilla parishad, Assembly and Lok Sabha polls nears, candidates are spending nail-biting moments. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Helplines buzz, even students with 90% call It’s a competitive world and students are acutely aware of that. Helplines were buzzing through the day on Friday, with students feeling the pressure, some even after scoring 90% in the Class 12 boards. Record pass rate of 89% in corporation schools Chicken pox kept D Anandhi away from the spotlight on Friday but the family of the topper among Chennai Corporation schools, who scored 1173 marks out of 1200, was not worried. Humanities papers, not science leave students stumped Contrary to popular belief, students find science subjects easier than subjects like political science, commerce, accountancy and history. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bhai-bhai divide work at Torrent Torrent group, one of Gujarat’s biggest corporate houses and having interests in power and pharmaceuticals, took a step towards distributing its businesses between brothers Sudhir and Samir Mehta. CPCB to consider report on coal gasifiers The high court has also said that the GPCB would consider the proposals of the Morbi ceramic units and permit them to operate modified gasifiers on a trial basis, if the CPCB accepts the nine-member expert panel report. EDI announces social innovation challenge Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad (EDI) is collaborating with Saath Livelihoods Services to establish and manage 'Ashray', an incubation and research centre. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Exhibition at Allahabad museum Allahabad Museum will hold an exhibition on 'Revered Mother and her virtues' on the eve of Mother's Day which will fall on May 11 this year. Railways introduces two special trains The railway administration will run two special trains; one between Anand Vihar terminal and Santragachi and the other between Barauni and Mysore. Rural areas ahead in polling with 61% voting Rural areas in Allahabad and Phulpur parliamentary constituencies were a step ahead than urban area in terms of exercising the right to franchise. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Water kiosks 'fail' hygiene test The Berhampur Municipal Corporation has drawn flak for lack of hygiene at temporary water kiosks in the city. Government may shut six bars for engaging women dancers "This is for the first time we are initiating such action against bars in Odisha.During surprise raids, we found the six bars employed women for dancing. Orissa high court seeks MoU details of private hospitals The Orissa high court on Thursday directed health secretary to submit details of the MOUs signed with various private hospitals and nursing homes in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Spurned lover kills doctor at wedding reception A 26-year-old bride was shot dead at her wedding reception in Bhopal on Thursday night. Jayshree Namdeo’s 30-year-old cousin, Anurag Namdeo, killed her for rejecting his offer to marry her. 10 companies of SAF to prevent illegal sand mining from Chambal As many as 10 companies of SAF have been deployed to prevent illegal sand mining from Chambal sanctuary at Morena district in Madhya Pradesh. Goods train derails at Betul in Madhya Pradesh; Delhi-Chennai route affected Gorakhpur Express would have rammed into the derailed good train if power supply was on. The train stopped a few distance from the Ghoradongri station. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Woman attempts immolation in college Mother of a college-going student attempted to immolate herself on the premises of Government College for Women in Amritsar, accusing college authorities of denying roll number to her daughter to appear for exams. PSPCL to revive project to cut distribution loss The distribution loss reduction exercise which was abandoned by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) two years ago is set to be started again after the model code of conduct is over. Canada Post releases stamp on Komagata Maru Even though the Punjab government failed to commemorate the centenary of the Komagata Maru incident, the Canadian postal department has come out with a stamp dedicated to the incident. More Chandigarh News»

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