News Digest: Appraisal system for Modi mantris?

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 03, 2014
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		India
		Appraisal system for Modi mantris? The work of ministers in the Narendra Modi government will be annually appraised in a 'corporate style' evaluation, according to media reports. Samajwadi Party government likely to shut down Akhilesh Yadav's laptop scheme The scheme has cost it Rs 2,800 crore in one financial year and appears to have been too expensive especially when it yielded no poll benefits to the party that was routed in the Lok Sabha polls. Tarun Tejpal seeks bail extension The former Tehelka magazine editor, accused in a sexual assault case, was released on interim bail after five months in jail to enable him to perform the last rites of his mother who died on May 18. More India News»

		Business
		Strict law on anvil for wilful defaulters Sources said the contours of the new law are been drawn up by the finance ministry as banks, especially those in the public sector, are dealing with high level of defaults, especially in the infrastructure sector. Car sales revive on discounts, poll results Heavy discounts and election results have perked up volumes for the beleaguered car industry. Insurers' stocks surge on FDI cap hike buzz Shares of companies that have promoted life insurance firms soared on expectations that the parents would gain from the relaxation of foreign direct investment (FDI) limits. More Business News»

		Environment
		Oomen Chandy urges PM Modi to safeguard Kerala's interests in Western Ghats Amid reports that the Centre may review its decision on Western Ghats, Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought his intervention in solving issues concerning implementation of green reports to protect the ecologically sensitive ghats. Three arrested in Bandhavgarh tigress poaching case Madhya Pradesh forest officials on Monday arrested three poachers and recovered the radio collar that was ripped off a tigress after electrocuting it to death outside Bandhavgarh National Park (BNP) in Umeria district on May 26. Forest department to propose shifting of railway track from lion habitat The forest department is set to recommend to the railway authorities to find a alternative route to Pipavav port even if means diversion of several km. More Environment News»

		World
		Is Bergdahl an army deserter? Soldiers who served alongside Bergdahl are now coming out with accounts that challenge the official narrative that he was seized by Taliban when he fell behind during a patrolling mission. Mango import ban: EU to send inspection team The European Union is sending a high powered audit team to India in September to inspect pest containment measures being undertaken for Alphonso mangoes. China's state TV executive detained for bribery China's top prosecutor has detained a senior executive with state broadcaster CCTV on suspicion of bribery. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shah Rukh Khan's top 5 moments on IPL 2014 It seems lady luck is smiling on Bollywood's Badshah Shah Rukh Khan as his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders has won the IPL trophy twice in three years. 'Aamir Khan is too serious' AR Murugadoss, 40, gets his initials from the man he loved the most in the world, his father, whom he lost just a few years before his debut as a director. Tanishaa Mukerji asked to leave comedy show? Tanishaa Mukerji and Ragini Khanna will no longer be part of stand-up comedy show Gangs Of Husseepur. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Immunotherapy may beat cancer Aricca Wallace knew she was nearly out of time. For over three years, she had suffered cramping and irregular bleeding, which her doctor thought was a side effect of her birth control implant, known as an intrauterine device, or IUD. A satellite to net space debris, remove it from Earth's orbit A new European mission aims to rendezvous a satellite with hazardous space debris and render it harmless by netting it like fish. Blonde or brunette? A 1-letter change in DNA decides it Researchers have discovered that a single-letter change in the genetic code is enough to generate blond hair in humans. More Science News»

		Sports
		England beat India 2-1 in hockey WC India crashed to their second defeat in the men's hockey World Cup by conceding a late goal yet again to go down 1-2 against England on Monday. Nadal sets up quarters date with Ferrer Rafa Nadal dismantled unseeded Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-1 6-2 6-1 on Monday to set up a French Open quarterfinal clash with David Ferrer. Halep reaches French Open quarters Romanian fourth seed Simona Halep reached the quarterfinals of the French Open on Monday as she defeated American Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3. More Sports News»

		Technology
		#WWDC2014: Apple announces iOS 8, OS X Yosemite Apple has announced the new iOS 8 for iPads and iPhones and OS X Yosemite, the next version of its desktop operating system, with a slew of new features. #WWDC2014: Apple introduces Dr Dre to the world Apple software chief Craig Federighi demonstrated OS X Yosemite’s Continuity feature by calling Apple’s newest employee, Dr Dre through a Mac. Apple #WWDC2014: Complete coverage #WWDC2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		CLAT results still a mystery; GNLU promises them 'ASAP' The wait for results for over 33,000 aspirants of the All India Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2014 just got longer. HSC results: A crowded first class About two decades back, scoring a first class in Maharashtra State Board examinations was considered as a major achievement. 90.98% students clear higher secondary school examination The HSC result brought much cheer in the Aurangabad as the pass percentage improved by 5% over last year, though the division slipped two positions in the overall state ranking. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Marginal rise in distinctions, first class: HSC students fear losing out on best self-financed course seats State board students from Class XII have recorded a margina increase in grade wise performances in their results announced on Monday. Subjects don't matter, scores up across streams For the first time in almost a decade, over 80% of the students who wrote the Maharashtra board's HSC exam have passed. HSC pass rate jumps across Maharashtra, hits 81% in Mumbai For the first time in almost a decade, over 80% of the students who wrote the Maharashtra board’s HSC exam have passed. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sound barrier sheets go missing from flyovers Delhiites living along six flyovers are being protected from the noise of traffic. However, the expensive sound barriers, which could cost anything between Rs 48 lakh and over a crore to be installed along both sides of the flyovers, are often found missing or damaged. Barakhamba Road police station Asia's best: Survey The Delhi police may occasionally draw flak but its police stations have fared well across the continent. Policeman moves court against Sanskriti School An additional deputy commissioner of Delhi Police on Monday approached Delhi high court against Sanskriti School after the admission of his son was cancelled on the grounds that his father was in Class B and not Class A service. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore city planners don't want a solution to garbage problem Bangalore, the city presided over by three MPs, 29 city MLAs, 198 corporators and a battery of officers in the BBMP, also has a minister to exclusively handle its issues.Yet, the waste problem springs up every quarter. Manage waste at source, generate resources When waste is managed at source it becomes a resource. This statement is simple enough to comprehend.The question is how much are we willing to believe in its efficacy at the ground level? . Mandur residents dig their heels in as garbage crisis brews In a situation reminiscent of war, the villagers of Mandur formed lookout squads to mount a round-the-clock vigil at all entry points to the landfill in their backyard. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		K Chandrasekhar Rao takes Telangana reins A 12-member cabinet headed by chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, including two deputy chief ministers, were sworn in by governor E S L Narasimhan on Monday morning. Telangana chief minister swears by populism n his first public interaction after taking over as Telangana chief minister on Monday, K Chandrashekar Rao assured government employees special increment and other sops, promised to deal with corruption at high places with a firm hand, and vowed to create a Rs 1 lakh crore fund for the welfare of dalits, BCs and minorities. New Telangana chief minister rains sops on cops In his speech, KCR announced a few sops to police personnel, including provision of a weekly off to the workforce, which has routinely been made to do a 24X7 service due to various law and order issues. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		After LS poll debacle, DMK goes for overhaul The DMK, which lost all the seats in the Lok Sabha elections, held a high-level meeting on Monday in which it decided on a complete revamp of its organizational structure ahead of the 2016 assembly elections. Jayalalithaa to meet Modi today with long wishlist  Chief minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and lobby for funds for a host of infrastructure projects and welfare schemes for the state. Monorail project refuses to move out of drawing board The government is finding it difficult to get the monorail project moving, as contractors are shying away because of huge investments sans immediate returns. Attempts to make the funding pattern more liberal has not helped attract investors. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		CLAT results still a mystery; GNLU promises them 'ASAP' The wait for results for over 33,000 aspirants of the All India Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2014 just got longer.  Top officers shuffled, Nehra re-designated; Murmu stay at same post KK and Murmu have been reappointed to the same posts but Nehra has been re-designated as secretary to the chief minister.This post was once held by former additional principal secretary in the CMO, A K Sharma. 'India better business destination under PM Modi' A two-member delegation from Beijing-based think tank, China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), is in the city to acquire a better understanding of the Gujarat model of development. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC order not restraining our project: Jaypee Jaypee Group said on Friday that the Allahabad high court had not passed any restraint order against any of its projects in Noida. Murder accused found dead in lock up An accused in a murder case was found dead inside his lock-up at Pahasu Police Station here, following which the entire staff of the police station was suspended for illegally keeping him under detention. Take urgent step for payment of dues to sugarcane farmers: HC Allahabad High Court today asked the Uttar Pradesh government to take "immediate" action for ensuring payment of dues, running into thousands of crores, to sugarcane farmers in the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cuttack Municipal Corporation misses drain de-silting deadline The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) missed May 31 deadline fixed by the Orissa high court for desilting drains across the city. Psychometric tests to find 'safe' auto drivers in Odisha The commissionerate of police have zeroed in on autorickshaw drivers to run three-wheelers specially for women. Puri waste treatment plant faces roadblock The solid waste treatment plant to be set up in Puri ahead of Nabakalebara is facing a roadblock. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Fire tears through MP Nagar parking lot, 50 bikes gutted A massive fire badly damaged some four dozen motorbikes parked in MP Nagar Zone II in the city on Sunday.Preliminary reports point to electricity cable over the parking lot as the trigger for fire. Students videographed before AIIMS entrance test Candidates who appeared for entrance test of All India Institutes Medical Sciences (AIIMS) held on Sunday went through various verification measures including videography. AIIMS hospital to start soon, Union minister assures director All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal is to get a much need boost from the new Union government which has called for 'radical steps to ensure timely implementation'. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		60-plus club gets Sanskrit lessons As young students plan their summer vacations dividing time between camps and activities, a unique summer camp is attracting an interesting mix of students from retired citizens aged over 60 years to school children. SHO rapped for 'aiding' accused A day after facing allegations of letting off abetment to suicide accused Gajender Singh, Mansa Devi Complex station house officer Ajay Disodia was sent to police lines, Sector 26, on Monday. Stir for Punjabi, Hindi tests turns ugly in PU The issue of discontinuing entrance tests in Hindi and Punjabi haunted Panjab University (PU) campus on Monday, with students protesting against the university for not allowing PhD and MPhil entrance tests in these languages. More Chandigarh News»

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