News Digest: Yashwant Sinha does a Kejriwal, sent to jail for 14 days

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		Wednesday, June 04, 2014
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		India
		Yashwant Sinha does a Kejriwal, sent to jail for 14 days Former BJP MP Yashwant Sinha was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Tuesday after he refused to furnish a bail bond saying that he had done nothing wrong. Sonia writes to Modi her wish list for Seemandhra Congress president Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to fulfil the commitments made by the UPA government towards Seemandhra. Kidnapping of Indian in Afghanistan: Shocked TN tribals recall the 'good Jesuit' The perilously steep narrow road winding down through forest and farm lands of Lower Kodaikanal leads to the settlement of paliyar tribes located more than a km away from Kumbarayur, the nearest hill village in Theni district. More India News»

		Business
		Rajan injects Rs 39,000cr into Modi growth plan In keeping with expectations, Rajan left the repo rate unchanged at 8%. It’s the rate at which the RBI lends to banks. Subsidy on kitchen fuels may continue As market dynamics look set to push diesel prices towards full float, it appears that the government is willing to continue with subsidy on kitchen fuels, may be under a new mechanism. Govt nudges banks on consolidation The finance ministry on Tuesday reopened the debate over merger and acquisition of smaller public sector banks by their larger peers, asking nine bank chiefs to "think about the issue". More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi residents favour environment over development: Survey Delhi appears to be more environment conscious than Mumbai and Pune as Delhiites largely would like the government to prioritize environmental protection over its development objectives. This fish eats mosquito larvae, may keep malaria at bay Using conventional techniques like spraying of insecticides, repellants, fogging and other chemicals to curtail the growth of mosquitoes not only pollutes the environment, but also allows the mosquito to enhance its resistance. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		22 killed in mine accident in China Chinese authorities say 22 people have died in a mining accident in the southwestern city of Chongqing. Bowe Bergdahl may face investigation: Gen Dempsey Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, recently released after five years as a captive of the Taliban, may still be disciplined if the army finds evidence of misconduct, the US military's top officer said today. South Koreans vote following ferry sinking South Koreans began voting Wednesday in local elections seen as a test of how the public feels about President Park Geun-hye's handling of April's deadly ferry sinking. More World News»

		Entertainment
		TV stars and their BFFs In an industry where friendships are fickle and competition is fierce, there are some exceptions as well. Here are some examples Katrina not doing item number with Salman Katrina Kaif has quashed rumours about her and Salman Khan coming together on the big screen for Kick. Ek Villain's trailer gets 5.8 million so far Our pick of the trailer this month is Mohit Suri’s romantic thriller Ek Villain. While Mohit has been a director for many years, it’s really Aashiqui2 that catapulted him into the big league. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Boon for breast cancer survivors: A nipple tattoo A tattoo parlour here has become a mecca for an unlikely crowd: women with breast cancer. Three-parent IVF babies only two years away A British expert scientific panel gave its backing on Tuesday to potential new 3-way fertility treatments that would for the first time allow genetically modified embryos to be implanted into women. Anti-diabetic drug may slow aging Metformin, the world’s most widely used anti-diabetic drug, may slow aging and increase lifespan, a new study suggests. More Science News»

		Sports
		Pak workers fire 'Brazuca' ball to Brazil She has no idea who Messi is and her home country isn't even playing, but Pakistani Gulshan Bibi can't wait for World Cup - because she helped make balls. Djokovic beats Raonic to reach semis Novak Djokovic stayed firmly on course to win his first French Open title as he tamed big serving Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to reach the semifinals. Maria battles into French Open semis Maria Sharapova battled into her fourth successive French Open semifinal and fifth of her career with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Spaniard Garbine Muguruza. More Sports News»

		Technology
		#WWDC2014: Apple unveils 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. Apple's WWDC announcements are old ideas in new OSs Most of the new features Apple announced at WWDC 2014 have already been available on Android, Windows Phone for quite some time. Apple #WWDC2014: Complete coverage #WWDC2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		Punjab board results: Blind students score first division, topper at 87% Overcoming odds, all 14 Class X students from the Sector 26 based Institute for the Blind have secured a first division in the results declared on June 2. Science still the clear favourite Science seems to be again the favourite of SSC students who have cleared this year's examination. Several students said they wanted to become either an engineer or a doctor. DU form sale: Smooth sailing on Day 2 Unlike day one, the second day of Delhi University's application process was smooth, even though the website continued to be slow till forenoon of Tuesday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Residents knew of illegality: SC The Supreme Court bench of Justices J S Khehar and C Nagappan on Tuesday dismissed the new petition of the Campa Cola Compound residents without even giving them time till the regular bench could hear it. The order paves the way for the BMC demolition squad to begin work. Man kills girl who catches him stealing Rs 20 A 30-year-old man was arrested for murdering his neighbour’s daughter at her house in Chembur. SC slams door on Mumbai's Campa Cola Compound residents, BMC set to demolish illegal floors The Supreme Court on Tuesday dashed any vestige of hope that residents of the 35 illegal floors in seven buildings of Campa Cola Compound might have harboured, dismissing their new plea against the demolition of nearly 100 flats. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DU form sale: Smooth sailing on Day 2 Unlike day one, the second day of Delhi University's application process was smooth, even though the website continued to be slow till forenoon of Tuesday. MTNL Commonwealth Games graft case closed A special CBI court has accepted CBI’s closure report in a 2010 Commonwealth Games graft case related to alleged cost inflation of nearly Rs 400 crore by MTNL and a private firm in setting up broadcast network for the Games. Plan to decongest traffic at Akshardham cleared The public works department has finally cleared a traffic decongestion plan that includes widening of a slip road and construction of a footbridge, and work is expected to start shortly. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		KSRTC bus set ablaze after man killed in accident A KSRTC bus was set ablaze after a man was knocked down fatally near Mysore on Tuesday. BBMP likely to be split Six years after it gained 'Bruhat' status, the BBMP is likely to be bifurcated. Bangalore in-charge minister R Ramalinga Reddy is pushing for splitting the Palike. Mandur erupts despite rain and arrests They want justice at any cost. Though 21 protesting villagers in Mandur were arrested for allegedly throwing stones at police vehicles and garbage trucks around Monday midnight, the villagers intensified their indefinite protest against dumping of garbage in Mandur on Tuesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AG, law officers resign With the eclipse of the regime that appointed them, advocate general A Sudarsan Reddy and his team of law officers met Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and submitted their resignations on Tuesday. Chittoor dargah's mutawalli given marching orders The AP State Wakf Board (APSWB) on Tuesday suspended another mutawalli (manager of wakf institution), this time in Madanapalle in Chittoor district, for allegedly selling off land endowed to the institution. Thundershowers expose Hyderabad's monsoon unpreparedness Denizens of Hyderabad on Monday night got a taste of the nightmare in store for them in the coming monsoon. Thundershowers accompanied by heavy breeze wreaked havoc in several areas, uprooting trees on main thoroughfares, damaging roads and throwing traffic out of gear. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Revisiting an age of piety and plunder Tamil Nadu's temples are known not just for their grandeur and architectural and spiritual value but also for their historical significance. Metro reshapes 17,000sqm of Mount Road It's congested and dusty right now but in three years, Anna Salai might just be unrecognisable. CREDAI plans to suggest redevelopment scheme for Anna Salai to regain status as central business hub It's not just going to change the wa people move, metro rail is also expect ed to bring life back to Anna Salai, the erstwhile central business district. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Centralized admissions to BSc may be reviewed Following protests at MS University and Bhavnagar University, the state government has decided to consult vice-chancellors of all universities in the state once again on centralized admissions to first-year of Bachelor of Science course. 'Few in state know they can move National Green Tribunal' A stakeholders meet to analyze the workings of National Green Tribunal (NGT) in western India bench was organized at the Tribal Research Centre of Gujarat Vidyapith. High court extends stay on Nazarbaug Palace demolition Petitioner's advocate Dipan Desai contended that the civic body and other parties concerned did not obey court orders and continued with destruction of the historic building. 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
		NHRC slams government for report delay The commission has summoned panchayati raj secretary D K Singh to personally appear before it in New Delhi on June 17 for his department's alleged failure to furnish the report. BJB College remains first choice for many students BJB Junior College remains the first choice, particularly for science students, needing the highest cut-off for admission. Ownership act must change: Developers A long pending proposal of amending the Orissa Apartment Ownership Act 1982 is moving at a snail's pace.Developers believe it will be a crucial move to safeguard the interests of apartment owners. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh in two-day mourning after Munde demise Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the BJP government on Tuesday declared a two-day state mourning in Madhya Pradesh following the sudden demise of Union minister for rural development Gopinath Munde. Angry woman bites husband's genitals in Madhya Pradesh The incident came to light on Monday after Jitendra reached district hospital complaining about swelling and pus formation in his genitals. Death of tigress a setback to WWF's TX2 project in Balaghat A mutilated carcass of a tigress was found on Baihar-Balaghat road near Loghur village in Balaghat district on Thursday night.The female cub was run over by a speeding vehicle - around 65 km away from Kanha Tiger Reserve. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Drug menace: Nab big fish, not just small fry, says social activist To eradicate the menace of drugs, it is important to eradicate its source.Similarly, mere arrests of its dealers can not curb the menace until its kingpin is nabbed. Traffic cops foil robbery bid Traffic police foiled a man's bid to loot a resident of Jagraon and also caught the accused to hand him over to the CIA staff. NSUI gets new president: Hardeep Singh 'Lalli', a student of public administration at Panjab University, will replace Manoj Lubana as National Students' Union of India (NSUI) campus president in the new academic session. More Chandigarh News»

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