News Digest: Apna Dal MP removed from party post by mother

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, October 28, 2014
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		India
		Apna Dal MP removed from party post by mother Apna Dal national general secretary and Mirzapur MP Anupriya Patel was removed from her post on Monday by party president Krishna Patel. Pressure mounting for early release of actress Shweta Prasad? She may have been lodged in a state home, away from prying eyes and blinding arc lights. But Shweta Basu Prasad’s miseries are still far from over. Sidhu's wife joins Congress-backed protest BJP MLA and chief parliamentary secretary Navjot Kaur on Monday joined a Congress-backed protest of property dealers against Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government. More India News»

		Business
		Donations to Swach Bharat Kosh, Clean Ganga now part of CSR The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has included donations to the Swach Bharat Kosh and the Clean Ganga Fund — set up by the Central government — as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) spends by India Inc. This notification was issued last Friday, October 24. Banks' non-home branch fees 'unfair' Charges for bank transactions outside the home branch are a relic of the pre-core banking system (CBS) days. Yet, banks are continuing with this legacy using a loophole in a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular and imposing charges under the head of ‘handling charges’ for cash deposits although it makes no difference to the bank where the transaction is being conducted. Honda recalls 2,338 units of Brio, Amaze & CR-V due to faulty airbag Honda Cars India is calling back 2,338 cars — comprising the Brio hatchback, the Amaze entry sedan and the CR-V SUV — to fix a possible problem with the airbag deployed on the driver’s side. More Business News»

		Environment
		Govt to launch 'zero liquid discharge' pilot project If the Centre gets states on board, it will not allow any of the 140 drains between Gangotri and Gangasagar to open into the river Ganga to discharge municipal and industrial waste water. Butterfly survey in Periyar Tiger Reserve records 246 species A total of 152 volunteers, including scientists, naturalists and students, participated in one of the largest butterfly surveys in the tiger reserve held from October 23 to 26. Earth's largest shark, Megalodon, disappeared 2.6 million years ago An ancient shark, the largest to ever live, likely went extinct about 2.6 million years ago, scientists have found. More Environment News»

		World
		US modifies Ebola guidelines after quarantine uproar US health authorities on Monday issued new guidelines for health workers returning from Ebola-hit nations after a firestorm of criticism over state quarantine restrictions, including from the UN chief. Missiles of ISIS may pose peril for aircrews From the battlefield near Baiji, an Islamic State jihadist fired a heat-seeking missile and blew an Iraqi Army Mi-35M attack helicopter out of the sky this month, killing its two crew members. Bottles, eggs greet Bilawal at London's Kashmir rally Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was forced to leave a ‘Million March’ to protest “rights violations” in Kashmir in London on Sunday after bottles, eggs and cans were thrown at him. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Are Sidharth and Alia more than just good friends? Their close circle of friends are in on a secret. But no one is willing to talk. One hears that there’s more than just friendship brewing between Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. Mehta felt choked with his father's Gandhian ways Ketan Mehta, 61, is very obsessive when he is working on a project, very laid-back when he is not. He is very stubborn if he believes in something, very accommodating otherwise. 8 Bollywood Instagram pics you should NOT miss! Several Bollywood celebs seem to be bitten by the selfie bug. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists create apple that fizzes like soda in mouth Scientists have created the world’s first ‘sparkling’ apple that fizzes in the mouth when eaten. Whisky waste could be fuel of the future The possibility of using whisky by-products as a next generation biofuel is being explored by a Scottish start-up. New study highlights DR-TB burden in people living with HIV, level of primary transmission alarming A new study points to an alarmingly high burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) among HIV-positive patients at antiretroviral therapy (ART) centres. More Science News»

		Sports
		I am sorry, won't do it again: Sarita Devi to AIBA "I sincerely apologize once again for my conduct and request your good office to lift the sanction so that I can continue the game I live for and love most," Sarita said. Messi did not have pre-match treatment: Barcelona Barcelona says Lionel Messi did not receive treatment before playing a subdued Clasico match against Real Madrid on Saturday. Neymar to surpass Pele's record, says Romario Ex-Brazil striker Romario expressed his admiration towards Neymar, saying that the promising player will surpass Pele's all-time scoring record for Selecao. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iPhone 6 Plus review: A plus on all counts Is the iPhone 6 Plus the perfect, big-screen iPhone we’ve been waiting for? Guess the internet speed at Prime Minister's Office? An RTI application has revealed that the Prime Minister's Office uses a comparatively speedy Internet connection. 11 products Apple quietly killed Over the years, Apple has created a number of products that has changed our experience of using technology. But at the same time, it has also killed some of them with newer versions. More Technology News»

		Education
		Madhya Pradesh CM to lay foundation stone for Shramoday school Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the state's first 'Shramoday' school on November 2, at Mugaliya Chhap in Bhopal for the children of labourers on the lines of Navodaya Vidyalayas. Engineering institutes learning good practices at IIT-Gandhinagar Professor SR Shah, a faculty from Lukhdhirji Engineering College, Morbi, one of the state’s oldest technical institutes, is inculcating more discipline among his students through his experience at IIT-Gandhinagar. Bring back 'special chance' provision, students urge Delhi University After Delhi University last week allowed re-evaluation of answer sheets, students are now demanding that the varsity also bring back the 'special chance' provision which provides for additional time beyond the stipulated period for the completion of courses. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Public, private sectors join in 'Swachh' drive PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign is drawing participation from public and private organisations from Haryana and Maharashtra which have each taken a step forward in Mumbai. 1 in 4 HIV-TB patients is resistant to drugs Several HIV-positive people in the city directly contract drug-resistant tuberculosis as their first TB infection, shows a new study by international NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Mumbai. EOW lens on Shilpa Shetty firm for gold discount scheme Actor Shilpa Shetty’s firm, Satyug Gold, has come under the city economic offences wing (EOW) scanner for its schemes of selling gold at discounts. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Congress demands judicial probe into Trilokpuri riots, seeks resignation of Rajnath, LG Congress on Monday demanded the resignation of home minister Rajnath Singh and Lt Governor Najeeb Jung for 'inaction' in Trilokpuri communal violence, accusing the BJP of seeking to polarize voters ahead of a clutch of byelections and possible assembly polls in the capital. DJB kicks off project for cleaner Yamuna Delhi Jal Board on Monday finally launched the first phase of its 59km interceptor sewer project in an attempt to keep the Yamuna clean. In morning walk, city beats Mumbai A high concentration of private vehicles in Delhi has not stopped people from enjoying their morning walk. A recent survey by Max Bupa has found that more Delhiites (80%) prefer to walk in the morning than their counterparts (66%) in the maximum city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man spikes minor girl's soft drink and rapes her A 14-year-old girl was allegedly drugged and raped by a 20-year-old daily-wage worker in East Bangalore on Sunday evening. Somashekhar alias Soma, who stays at A K Colony in Chikka Banaswadi, has been arrested. Police said the girl, a class X student, was alone when Soma entered the house. Big B, Rajini, Mohanlal to share dais The inaugural of the memorial for matinee idol Rajkumar is expected to be a starry affair. Actors Amitabh Bachhan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hasan, Chiranjeevi, Mammooty and Mohanlal are likely to share the dais during the grand opening on November 29 in Bangalore. Drunk man stabbed to death for peeing on bike A 28-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death for urinating on a parked motorcycle in front of a bar and restaurant in Hanumanthnagar, South Bangalore, on Sunday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		17 villages identified for land pooling Uncovering its capital city plans, the AP government has decided to pool land in 17 villages of Guntur district in the ? rst phase. As reported by TOI earlier, it has exempted Amaravati from the first phase. HC lambasts striking junior doctors Expressing serious reservations over junior doctors going on strike across Telangana like workers in a factory, the Hyderabad High Court on Monday directed the junior doctors’ association to end their stir forthwith and resume duties. Channel ban: PCI panel indicts Telangana govt In its report submitted to the PCI on Monday, the committee recommended that KCR be directed to restrain himself from making provocative statements against journalists or in saluting and supporting organisations which seem to limit the flow of information to people on the basis of nativity or domicile status. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kin of 5 TN men killed in Ethiopia demand relief High drama prevailed at the city airport on Monday morning when bodies of the five Tamil Nadu men killed in a blast at a sugar factory in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa arrived. BJP fails to promote Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in TN Launched with much fanfare by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on October 2, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has failed to take off in Tamil Nadu with the BJP unable to capitalize on the potential of the project to spread its wings in the state. AIR will not extend Hindi broadcast in TN The national Vividh Bharati programme in Hindi which was proposed to be broadcast for four hours from 12 noon to 4 pm through local AIR stations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has been withdrawn following a representation made to the Union minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, informed sources said. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Tazia panel requests AMC to resurface city roads Ahead of the Muharram procession, city’s Tazia committee has written to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), requesting the civic body to resurface roads and repair streetlights on the procession’s route. Beware of lion: Threat that keeps intruders away in Greater Gir In the Greater Gir, lions are not only tolerated by humans, but it appears that humans in the area also assiduously cultivate the company of the magnificent beasts. Amit Shah to participate in Chhath celebrations One of the most revered festivals of Bihar, Chhath is set to get bigger this year as BJP president and Naranpura MLA Amit Shah is expected to participate in the celebrations in the city on Wednesday evening. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Congress leader condemns article in RSS magazine Rajya Sabha member and Congress leader Pramod Tiwari had condemned an article in RSS magazine Kesri in Kerala. Demand for holiday on Chhath gains momentum Demand for declaring holiday on Chhath has gained momentum in the city as people of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh voiced their concern on the issue. They have also expressed concern over the prevailing uncleanliness at ghats. Six dacoits arrested with 9 kgs of looted silver A gang of inter-state dacoits was busted and six of its members arrested on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		3 projects to clean Puri mess To clean Puri town before Nabakalebara in 2015, the state government has approved three environmental projects worth Rs 30.50 crore. Slum dwellers near railway station seek rehabilitation Slum dwellers, residing near Puri railway station, moved the National Human Rights Commission last week. Unsafe buildings under govt lens To ensure safety of devotees during Nabakalebara in June 2015, the state government has started assessing unsafe buildings in Puri. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Two conflict tigers captured from wild and shifted to enclosure in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh forest officials on Monday tranquilised and captured two tigers from Khitoli range in Katni district and shifted them to an enclosure in Bandhavgarh National Park. Aamir Khan bats for clean India, better waste management Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission launched by PM Narendra Modi is possible, if people and municipalities across the country actively participate in this drive. Barkatullah University portal slow, 20,000 yet to submit exam forms Official website of Barkatullah University, Bhopal that was ranked 12th among 560 web portals across the country by National Informatics Centre (NIC) in 2013 is struggling in 2014 on account of speed and accessibility. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Married sisters end life by jumping before moving train Two sisters committed suicide by jumping before a moving train near Hisar railway station on Monday evening.Railway police have sent the bodies for autopsy to local general hospital. Faridkot DC seeks record about examination fee charged from Dalit students Taking note of the decision to boycott Class XII annual exam by Dalit students over being asked to pay examination fee, Faridkot deputy commissioner has asked the district welfare officer to investigate the matter. Locals, NSUI protest delay in start of Ferozepur-Chandigarh train service Uncertainty over the start of new express train service between Ferozepur and Chandigarh, which was to run from September 1, has irked Ferozepur residents. More Chandigarh News»

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