News Digest: India-Pak verbal duel after Karachi airport siege

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		Monday, June 09, 2014
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		India
		India-Pak verbal duel after Karachi airport siege On Sunday night, it was bizarre accusations doing rounds on Twitter with tweeples busy presenting their views on the Karachi airport search and rescue operations even as Pakistani security forces were battling it out to secure the Karachi international airport. Polls likely in Bihar in six months: Paswan Observing that an internecine strife has rocked JD(U) after it suffered a debacle in the Lok Sabha elections last month, Union food and public distribution minister Ram Vilas Paswan claimed that a mid-term poll may be held in Bihar within six months. NDA's gift to Andhra: Uninterrupted power supply Granting its first sop to Andhra Pradesh on the day Chandrababu Naidu took over its reins on Sunday, the Union government announced that the new state has been chosen for the implementation of uninterrupted power supply. More India News»

		Business
		AI to seek Rs 1,600 crore more this fiscal Cash-strapped Air India will seek an additional Rs 1,600 crore as equity in 2014-15, asking for Rs 7,100 crore instead of Rs 5,500 crore as per the original financial restructuring plan (FRP) approved by the UPA. IBM biggest spender on Indian temporary talent IBM is the biggest spender on IT contract workforce hiring in India, and the spend is almost double that of the next biggest spenders. Startups bring the doctor and hospital home Companies have now evolved to provide not only basic healthcare, but also speciality care to those suffering with chronic diseases, and to a largely untapped elderly population at their homes. More Business News»

		Environment
		India to implement code for energy saving, green buildings by 2017 It will be mandatory for all state governments to implement by 2017 the minimum requirements for energy efficient design and construction set by the central government to meet the challenges of depleting resources, increased urbanization and rapid construction, according to a top official. Taj Mahal to get 'mud-pack treatment' soon The iconic Taj Mahal, which finds its place among the seven wonders of the world, is set to receive a 'mud-pack treatment' to restore the natural sheen of the white marble which is yellowing due to high pollution level. Killer elephant captured in Kumbeli village, Karnataka Srinivasulu, director, Dandeli and Anshi Forest Reserve, told STOI from Dandeli on Saturday that the elephant had trampled to death one person in Amboli village on April 7 and another in Avurli village on April 23. More Environment News»

		World
		Gun and suicide attack kills 23 near Pakistan-Iran border At least 23 people including several Shiite pilgrims were killed in a gun and suicide attack on the restive Pakistan-Iran border late Sunday night, Pakistani officials said. MH370: Kin offer $5 million to expose 'cover-up ' The families of those on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have launched a campaign calling for a “whistleblower” to come forward and reveal how the plane was lost, offering a reward of up to $5 million (£3 million). Pope hosts Mideast prayer summit The Israeli and Palestinian presidents began an unprecedented meeting with Pope Francis on Sunday to pray together in the hope that the gesture will relaunch the Middle East peace process. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rajkumar Hirani to produce Sanju's biopic with Maanayata? We know that Rajkumar Hirani will be making a biopic on Sanjay Dutt with Ranbir Kapoor playing the protagonist Sonakshi and Sidharth are the new friends in B-Town Guess which two actors have become good friends in recent times OMG: Did Kangana chose silicon implants? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		It takes 23 minutes to burn off a cola can, says Coke ad Coca-Cola is taking on obesity, this time with an online video showing how fun it could be to burn off the 140 calories in a can of its soft drink. To rebuild your immune system, fast 8 days an year Here's news for those who hate fasting. Starving for just eight days a year can bolster your immune system like never before. Gecko-inspired paddles to help troops scale walls The US military has developed a pair of hand-held, gecko-inspired paddles that will one day enable troops to scale vertical walls. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rafa Nadal wins ninth French Open title World number one Rafa Nadal won a record extending ninth French Open title when he beat Serbian second seed Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in Sunday's final. F1: Ricciardo wins Canadian Grand Prix Daniel Ricciardo ended Mercedes early-season domination when he drove his Red Bull car to a memorable maiden victory in an incident-packed Canadian GP. Murray appoints Amelie as new coach Murray's decision to hire a woman will be seen by some as a gamble, but Mauresmo has experience of coaching a male player after a spell with Llodra. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Analysis: Is Micromax gearing for IPO again? It would be interesting to see the direction of Micromax's talent acquisition. Internet giants erect barriers to spy agencies Telecommunications companies say they are denying requests to volunteer data not covered by existing law. Twitter chews up Obama after gum gaffe at D-Day Social media users tore into Barack Obama on Friday after the US president was seen chewing gum during solemn ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. More Technology News»

		Education
		Arise and awake... Over a million student voters from every nook and corner of the country, a fantastic blend of national-local, educational-political, and academic-administrative issues. Data mind About two weeks into my research start-up, I was a one-woman army. At the time, I walked into the office of a business magazine. I had decided to work with them part-time to support my new venture. Freedom on stage He is 19, slightly built but with a lot of confidence and grit rarely seen among boys of his age or from his background. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai Metro: East meets West in 21 minutes flat The city’s Metro service began operations on Sunday, nearly eight years after its inception. It carried more than 2 lakh commuters between Versova and Ghatkopar on its inaugural day. Now, 'moral' police bust assistant police commissioner's retirement party at Khalapur Police on Saturday night busted a private party in a bungalow in Khalapur in Raigad district to celebrate the retirement of a Navi Mumbai-based crime branch officer, ACP Suresh Pawar 'At 18.5 hours, service one of longest globally' The regular services on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) Metro route, which start on Monday will run for 18 hours and 30 minutes daily More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Close shave for woman as one more car burns Four days after a car went up in flames killing two teenaged brothers trapped inside , a woman had a narrow escape when her WagonR caught fire in northwest Delhi on Sunday night — the sixth car blaze incident in the city this year. Power cut: Mall decision okayed, but no street lamp scary Delhiites were concerned about the government's decision to cut power supply to high-mast halogen lamps on the streets. AAP chooses Kejriwal to drive Delhi campaign After the severe electoral debacle in its stronghold Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal is back in the driver's seat. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Infosys team discovers solution to study bones It's a meeting of dissimilar subjects: principles of mechanical engineering are being used to understanding bone density and fracture risk. Firemen rescue 8 persons stuck in lift Eight persons were on Sunday afternoon stuck in an elevator which suffered a technical snag, in Feroze's Estate building on Cunningham Road. Dumping to continue in Mandur for six more months: Mayor Mayor B S Satyanarayana has confirmed that garbage will be dumped in Mandur for six more months. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		NDA's gift to Andhra: Uninterrupted power supply Granting its first sop to Andhra Pradesh on the day Chandrababu Naidu took over its reins on Sunday, the Union government announced that the new state has been chosen for the implementation of uninterrupted power supply. It's over to Naidu now Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday became the first chief minister of the new state of Andhra Pradesh heralding a new phase in Andhra politics.  Stars, political bigwigs in full attendance Members of NTR clan and Chandrababu Naidu family arrived in a special flight at Gannavaram airport here on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Time to end attacks on fishermen: Jaya to Modi Adopting a conciliatory tone, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to find a “permanent solution” to the problem of Tamil Nadu fishermen being detained by the Sri Lankan navy for crossing the international maritime boundary. High court refuses to wade into a water war within Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu’s battle for water is not restricted to its neighbours Karnataka and Kerala alone. Rajinikanth meets Karunanidhi, extends belated birthday wishes Sources said Rajini had presented the DVD of his daughter Soundarya’s first movie ‘Kochadaiyaan’ to Karunanidhi and asked him to watch and requested his feedback. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pet dog has his day, even after death Shirali Shah, 22, was devastated when she lost her pet, a pug-dog named Scotch, on June 8 last year. AAP's top brass dissolves Gujarat unit The Gujarat unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was dissolved by the party's national executive on Sunday. Heat kills 3 more in Ahmedabad, toll touches 12 With the maximum temperature at 44.4 degree celsius in the city, Ahmedabad witnessed three more heat-related deaths on Sunday.This took the death toll from the heatwave to 12. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Intense heat takes toll; stroke, dehydration cases rise Sangam City continued to reel under intense heat and hot weather conditions with mercury hovering over 46.5 degree Celsius, the decade's second highest temperature for consecutive second day. Order to undertake cleanliness drive in Bahraich Nodal officer-cum-sugarcane commissioner Subhash Chandra Sharma found the office of district entertainment officer locked during inspection. Tiger attacks two in Katarniaghat wildlife division A tiger attacked two motorcycle borne persons on Hansuliya-Gangapur road under Kakraha range of Katarniaghat wildlife division on Friday night. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Administration readies to tackle dengue The district administration has chalked out a detailed plan to tackle dengue menace in the city. Sources said awareness committees, comprising accredited social health activists (ASHAs) and health workers, will be formed in a couple of days. Placement cells struggle for basic support The state government in November last year had opened two central placement cells for technical/professional degree and diploma holders. Students apply online for admission in Class XII Confusion over Plus II marks continued as applications for Plus III admission began here on Saturday.Around 11,000 students applied for admission on the first day. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Doctor rapes colleague at her house in Madhya Pradesh A medical officer stuffed a piece of cloth in mouth of his one-time female colleague, tore her clothes with surgical scissors and allegedly raped her in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district. Dalit groom, on horseback, pulled down, beaten up A dalit groom was allegedly beaten and forced to get down from the horse he was riding as part of a pre-wedding ritual, by upper caste men at Sadwa village in the district, the police said here on Sunday. Indore's Rakshit tops state in AIPMT Indore/ Indore boy Rakshit Agrawal, 17, topped Madhya Pradesh by securing 118th rank in All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) 2014, the results of which were declared on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Power cut in sectors was mock grid failure It turned out to be a hot and horrible Sunday for city residents.While the temperature touching 45C makes it difficult for them to move out, long hours of power cuts makes it difficult for them to stay indoors. PGI defies MCI orders against branded medicines PGI, which houses the country's costliest chemist shop in the emergency ward, has been defying the Medical Council of India's orders of prescribing generic medicines (non-branded) as far as possible. Important documents destroyed in fire Besides providing computer education, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), was maintaining water and electricity billing records for Chandigarh. More Chandigarh News»

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