News Digest: High voltage media campaign to showcase Gandhi and his message of 'Swachh India'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 02, 2014
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		India
		High voltage media campaign to showcase Gandhi and his message of 'Swachh India' Rare archival footage of Mahatma Gandhi juxtaposed with PM Narendra Modi speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort will be part of a 4-minute film on "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan." CIC asks Tihar to make Afzal Guru's death warrant public The Central Information Commission has directed Tihar prison to make Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's death warrant public along with copies of communication sent to his family about the date of execution. Mahatma Gandhi also spoke about non-violence, harmony, Congress tells Modi Congress on Wednesday slammed PM Narendra Modi for what it called was a show of love for Mahatma Gandhi. More India News»

		Business
		Major car companies continue to see revival With auto industry continuing on the revival mode, major car makers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota and M&M on Wednesday reported good domestic sales growth in September ahead of the festive season. Rajan hints at higher G-sec limit for foreign investors The Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has hinted at increasing the ceiling for foreign investment in government debt. Mahindra launches 110-cc scooter Gusto Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd on Wednesday launched 110-cc scooter 'Gusto' for the north Indian market with prices starting at Rs 43,000 (ex showroom Delhi). More Business News»

		Environment
		New climate for Indo-US green talks "India will not phase down HFCs, used in fridges and air-conditioners, until it gets access to technologically feasible (safe) and economically viable (cost-effective) alternative", said an official. Global warming driving migration of species in India Rising temperatures are forcing a huge, untold number of species to move their homes northward or climb to higher altitudes, says an alarming study. Camels cannot be slaughtered for food: AWBI Against the background of ensuing Bakrid festival and arrival of camels to Tamil Nadu to be offered for Qurbani, the Animal Welfare Board of India has said that the desert animal cannot be slaughtered for food. More Environment News»

		World
		US, China air differences over Hong Kong protests The top US and Chinese diplomats publicly aired differences on Wednesday over the protests in Hong Kong, where students want democratic changes to the electoral system. Ebola death toll passes 3,300: WHO In its latest update, the UN health agency said a total of 7,178 people had been infected across five west African countries and that of those 3,338 had died. Florida man convicted in loud music case A Florida man faces life in prison after being convicted of first degree murder at his retrial for the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager during an argument over loud music in 2012. More World News»

		Entertainment
		There's nothing missing in 'Bang Bang', feels director Add to boot the scale of the film — all of which makes it a complete package, according to the director. Six reasons we are waiting to watch Haider Vishal Bhardwaj’s most awaited dark drama ‘Haider’ is out and is already making waves for Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor’s sparkling chemistry and Tabu’s eye-catching presence. Sushant Singh Rajput returns to Pavitra Rishta Sushant Singh Rajput, who left TV show, Pavitra Rishta, in October 2011 for films, is returning to shoot its final episode. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro, Nasa set up joint Mars working group Isro and Nasa have set up a joint Mars working group to enhance co-operation between the two countries in the explorations of the Red Planet. Nasa's MAVEN Mission tweets 'Chalein Saath Saath' Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred his meeting with US President Barack Obama as an extension of the happy coincidence of "Indo-US Summit on Mars", the US space agency Nasa on Wednesday reciprocated it by tweeting "Chalein Saath Saath - Forward Together We Go" vision statement of both the countries. Nasa rocket to study solar heating in six minutes On September 30, a rocket will fly up into the sky - past the Earth's atmosphere that obscures certain wavelengths of light from the Sun - for a 15 minute journey to study what heats up the Sun's atmosphere. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live Blog: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 13 Intricacies of South Asian style of hockey will be on full view when India take on bitter foes Pakistan in the high-octane men's Asian Games gold medal match. Mary gives India first boxing gold at 17th Asian Games The lone Indian boxer in action, Mary Kom defeated Shekerbekova 2-0 in a evenly-contested battle in which the Kazakh had the initial advantage. I protested against injustice in sport, Sarita Devi says Indian women's boxer Mary Kom won her first Asian Games gold but a team-mate sensationally refused to accept her bronze medal in a row over judging standards. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft announces Windows 10, skips version 9 Microsoft says the next version of its flagship operating system will be called Windows 10, as the company skips version 9 to emphasize advances it is making. Nokia Lumia 830 review: A well-rounded smartphone Is the Nokia Lumia 830 worthy of being called a flagship smartphone? We try to find out in our review. 8 key features of Windows 10 Microsoft has announced Windows 10, the next version of its desktop operating system. More Technology News»

		Education
		NCTE rejects plea to expand teacher-educator pool's skill For two years now, one of the best educational institutes in the country has been knocking on the doors of the National Council for Teacher Training and HRD ministry to include science education as a qualification for teacher education. Indian universities fail to make it to top 200 of Times list Asia has done well in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-15. But India has not only failed yet again to make it to the top 200, it has also dropped further down the list. JNU teachers' body to examine increased instances of plagiarism The executive council of the teachers body was authorized to set up the committee at the JNUTA s general body meeting on September 12, 2014. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Malad MLA Aslam Shaikh flouted poll code, cops tell EC The Malad police have informed the election returning officer about Congress candidate Aslam Shaikh reportedly violating the poll code of conduct. Shaikh has been accused of installing benches at a housing colony on Marve Road, Malad (West). Assembly poll with NOTA in state for first time October 15 will see the first assembly poll in the state with the none-of-the-above (NOTA) option, which was the fifth largest vote-catcher here. Sikh group promises to back Sena The Maharashtra Sikh Association has announced its support to the Shiv Sena for the assembly elections. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		On Saptami, puja pandals buzz with crowds and gigs Music, dance, drama, puppet shows and Rabindrasangeet; there was something for everyone this Saptami.People thronged in thousands to puja pandals, despite it being a weekday and a workday. Fine actors, smart effects draw Delhi to Ramlilas The traditional Ramlilas, where the story evolved through several days of performances, have given way to modern shows presented by professional actors and trained choreographers. Even modern equipment is used in the shows to catch the audience's interest. Festive rush sends traffic into a tailspin, jams expected today Dussehra celebrations left many roads jammed on Wednesday . The festive rush on the evening rush hours triggered huge snarls in south Delhi areas. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Fruit, flower prices prick this festive season With a day to go for Ayudha Puja, fruit and flower prices in Bangalore have hit the roof. Fruit rates have soared by a good 25-30%, and they are expected to shoot up further till Friday. Vegetable prices, thankfully, aren’t escalating as fast. India-born German to explore legal options in search for biological mother India-born German Chaya Maria Schupp was hopeful of meeting her biological mother thanks to the Karnataka High Court’s directive to the government in March 2013 to provide her all assistance in her long and arduous quest. Soon, schools may have to consult parents for additional fees According to the draft rules, a copy of which is with TOI, “If a school wants to charge additional fees for providing facilities like swimming pool, horse riding and others, the school has to divide the amount spend to provide a facility by the total number of students.” More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Traffic curbs for Bathukamma celebrations To maintain smooth traffic flow in connection with 'Saddula Bathukamma' celebrations at LB Stadium and Tank Bund, the Hyderabad police have imposed traffic restrictions in some areas of the city. Junior doctors boycott emergency services Thousands of patients were turned away from over a dozen medical teaching hospitals on Wednesday as Telangana Junior Doctors Association (TJUDA) boycotted emergency services. Actress sex racket: Magazine booked hotel room In a new twist to the Tollywood actress prostitution case, it came to light that the suite at Park Hayatt at Banjara Hills, in which she was caught in a decoy operation by police, was reportedly booked by organisers of Santosham Awards. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Ega-Valluvar Kottam flyover work to start Two months ago, the mayor promised to cut travel time between Ega Theatre to Valluvar Kottam to just two minutes with a 2.76km flyover connecting the two junctions. O Panneerselvam gets down to work, sends letter to PM  Reconciling to the idea that AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa is likely to remain in the Parapana Agrahara prison until Oct 7 when her bail plea would be taken up by the Karnataka high court, the new CM O Panneerselvam got down to work, sending a letter to the PM Narendra Modi on the fishermen issue and greeting people for Vijayadasami. Jayalalithaa let other accused stay in house as part of plot to amass wealth, said judge A trail of suspicious financial transactions and seizure of assets apart, AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa’s decision to allow the other three accused – N Sasikalaa, V N Sudhakaran and J Elavarasi ​— to stay in her Poes Garden residence during her first stint as chief minister from 1991 to 1996 also nailed her in the disproportionate assets case. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Lewd letters case: GU professor gets bail Gujarat University professor Sarman Zala got bail from a city sessions court on Wednesday. He was arrested on August 16 for allegedly writing obscene letters to female colleagues. Quadracopters back in use for Eid security Ahead of Eid, which will be celebrated on October 6, city cops began their vigil in the city using quadracopters. Sarman Zala gets bail Gujarat University professor Sarman Zala got bail from a city sessions court on Wednesday. He was arrested on August 16 for allegedly writing obscene letters to female colleagues. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Clean India campaign unearths century-old record While preparing for Thursday’s ‘Swatch Bharat’ campaign, the Department of Post recently stumbled upon century old records hidden beneath stacks of files in its store room. The archival documents, throwing light on the functioning of postal services in the British regime, were in a dilapidated state. CBSE to award Rs one lakh cash prize for cleanliness Taking a big leap forward on encouraging students and schools to maintain sanitation and hygiene, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced creative contest with cash prize upto to Rs 25,000. Further educational institutes can win prizes of Rs one lakh for their good practices on maintaining sanitation depending upon the category. Denizens feel proud with Allahabad to be developed as a `Smart City' A sense of pride and ecstasy prevailed among the denizens as the news spread that Allahabad would be developed as a smart city with the active collaboration of the United States (US). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Twin cities soak in festive spirit Bhubaneswar/ Durga Puja celebrations started on Tuesday with Sashti.During the day, over 300 puja pandals in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack hurried to finish the decorations. Tradition continues over centuries Durga Puja in the Millennium City is known for its grandeur, but hardly anyone knows how and when the tradition started. 'Maoists' kill tribal in Malkangiri Suspected Maoists murdered a 24-year-old tribal youth, branding him as a police informer, in Malkangiri district late on Monday. The deceased was identified as Mala Madkami of Erbanpalli under Padia police limits. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Tips to identify 'love jihadis' at puja mandaps in Madhya Pradesh A right wing supported group in Madhya Pradesh is distributing pamphlets— which cautions girls and gives them tips on how to identify the alleged ‘love jihadis’— along with Prasad at some of the Durga Puja Pandals. Modern medical wing to come up at Kasturba Hospital tragedy site While adding the new wing, efforts are on to make Kasturba Hospital a nodal hospital for workers and retired employees."Now, BHEL workers from Jhansi unit can also come to Bhopal for treatment. Carmel students awarded on CSIR foundation day Rope skipping champions: St Joseph's Co-ed School's students won 19 gold, five silver and three bronze medals at the recently concluded SJFI rope skipping state competition in Vidisha. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		EC directs ministers not to use sanitation campaign for own interest Haryana chief electoral officer Shrikant Walgad said apart from that, election machinery involved in the ongoing assembly elections would not be engaged in the sanitation campaign till poll process was over. Liquor, beer rates at all-time high in Patiala Rates of popular brands of whisky and beer touched an all-time high in several parts of Patiala district. With old promises pending in its manifesto, Congress eyes third term Struggling to regain its lost ground after the Lok Sabha poll debacle, Congress leaders reiterated that the party would make a hat-trick of forming government in Haryana. More Chandigarh News»

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