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News Digest: Jet Airways flight from Dammam hits air pocket, six hurt

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Monday, October 06, 2014
Today's Headlines

Jet Airways flight from Dammam hits air pocket, six hurt
A Jet Airways flight (9W 565) from Dammam to Thiruvananthapuram hit an air pocket en-route, causing minor injuries to six passengers, said an official of the airlines.

 Will not return to Maharashtra politics, Nitin Gadkari says
Former BJP president and Union minister Nitin Gadkari is confident about BJP getting an absolute majority in Maharashtra. In an interview with Prafulla Marapakwar, he rules out returning to state politics.

Digvijaya-Amrita pictures leaked from Manila?
The Delhi Police may soon make a breakthrough in the case of mysterious leaks of intimate photos of journalist Amrita Rai with senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh which were released after her email was hacked by unidentified miscreants in June this year.

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Stricter norms for ATM cash handling companies likely
The recommendations come from an IBA working group on outsourcing of cash management services by banks.

India likely to join Asian infrastructure bank
India is expected to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as the second largest shareholder in what is being seen as a move by the government to ensure that it has a say in running the new multilateral lending institution being created at China's behest.

Banks dig for information to check NPAs
Forensic audit is becoming a standard feature for stressed loan accounts referred to the corporate debt restructuring cell - a forum where a consortium of banks decides on whether to restructure a loan.

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Surfactants do not harm environment: Study
Scientists have found that common surfactants — soaps, shampoos and detergents — actually pose a minimal risk to the environment.

Elephants still being subjected to torture in circuses: Peta
Reacting to the allegations, AWBI asserted it is in the process of deregistering existing elephants at circuses and no new elephant has been registered in the past six months.

Tiger all but extinct in Telangana
The national animal, tiger, has all but disappeared from the newest state in the country.

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Nato can put troops wherever it wants, new secretary general says
New Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday that the Western alliance could deploy its forces wherever it wants, apparently calling into question post-Cold War agreements that have been shaken by Russia's actions in Crimea and Ukraine.

Harvard students receive apology for threat message
Hundreds of students and other people affiliated with Harvard University who got a threatening email have received a second message with an apology that apparently came from the same email account.

Underwater search for flight MH370 resumes
The hunt for Malaysia Airlines flight 370 resumed Monday in a desolate stretch of the Indian Ocean, more than six months after the jet vanished.

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SRK or Aamir: Who's got best release dates in 2015?
It’s proven that certain dates in the Bollywood film release calendar have been profitable. So naturally, the biggies use their might to ensure they bag these dates way in advance. Here’s looking at which hero will arrive when.

Salman's sister's wedding date confirmed
Wedding outfits are being ordered en masse by the Khan family.

B-town A-listers who got injured on film sets
Bollywood is ruled by stars who deliver the best of the Indian cinema laden with action, fiction and stunts.

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World's first solar battery developed
American scientists have developed the world’s first solar battery which recharges itself using air and light.

Astronauts to hibernate for Mars journey?
A Nasa-backed study is exploring the feasibility of lowering the cost of a human expedition to Mars by putting the astronauts in deep sleep.

Healthy environment can prevent cardiac ailments
Want to take ‘control’ of your health and prevent heart attacks? Then ensure that your house, office and surroundings have a ‘heart-healthy environment’, the key to which lies in the refrigerator.

More Science News»

I would have protested differently, says MC Mary Kom
She understands the emotion behind Sarita Devi's tearful protest on the Asian Games podium but MC Mary Kom said faced with a similar crisis, she would have shown dissent differently.

Mourinho denies Wenger again as Chelsea beat Arsenal
Eden Hazard and Diego Costa scored as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 in an incident-packed London derby to move five points clear at Premier League summit.

Amid chaos, Dhoni the biker dazzles at Buddh Circuit
MS Dhoni took time out for his passion for biking by careening around the Buddh International Circuit, a day after guiding Chennai Super Kings to their second Champions League T20 crown.

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Internet of Everything: Will first online murder happen in 2014?
Authorities need to address dangers posed by the “Internet of Everything” — a new world in which garage doors to hospital systems will be linked through computer networks.

Google to make search faster on slow mobile networks in India
Search results will remain the same, but elements like images and maps will only show up when they are an essential, Google said in a blog.

10 absurdly expensive gadgets money can buy
Ever since smartphones and other gadgets have become a quintessential part of our lives, luxury designers have been launching jazzed up versions of popular devices that suit the rich and famous. Check out our list of 10 most expensive gadgets

More Technology News»

Mumbai spends most on studies in US, Delhi at No. 3
Indian students spent at least $3 billion in pursuit of an American degree between 2008 and 2012, according to a report released by Brookings Institution.

Delhi University students to study Swachh Bharat Abhiyan's impact in Delhi
The study will be limited to the campaign's impact in Delhi and will also take note of contribution of various stakeholders in the success of the campaign.

Justice Verma committee recommendations must be included in legal studies: Advocate Jaising
There is a need for concerted efforts to address the issue of sexual harassment at workplace and justice Verma committee recommendations made in this regard should be included in the legal curriculum, senior advocate Indira Jaising has said.

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Late delivery, errant builders leave buyers flat-broke in Mumbai
Despite assurances, promises and agreements, beleaguered flat buyers face an uphill task when builders fail to deliver on time.

Congress confident of retaining Wadala, Sena counts on anti-incumbency factor
All eyes are on Wadala, which during the Lok Sabha polls had a high turnout of 62.56%. In the wake of the Congress-NCP and Sena-BJP alliance splits, the contest here will see a clash of those who had worked closely in the recent past.

Saffron split leaves Mumbai's Marathis confused, angry
The recent Shiv Sena-BJP alliance split has deeply wounded the psyche of Mumbai’s Marathis and the community is confused and angry, say observers.

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Kejriwal to meet e-rickshaw drivers at Jantar Mantar
After BJP, it is now AAP's turn to woo e-rickshaw drivers.The Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will be addressing a rally of e-rickshaw drivers on Wednesday to discuss their concerns.

Two shoot at east Delhi realtor
Two unidentified men barged into a property dealer's office in east Delhi on Sunday afternoon and opened fire at him.The property dealer, Sanjay Mehta, was severely injured.

Govt starts cleanliness drive in night shelters and slums
As part of PM Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign, the Delhi government on Sunday conducted a massive cleanliness drive in night shelters and slums.

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Private hospitals see red over cashless treatment for babus
The yet-to-be launched health scheme which aims to provide cashless treatment for over 25 lakh government employees of Karnataka, has raised the hackles of private hospital managements.

Grant of bail during pendency of appeal
Under section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the appellate court has the power to suspend a sentence given under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and release the appellant on bail.

Helmetless ride: Cops say it's a perk
Policemen in Bangalore have an air of Rajinikanth about themselves. Astride their bikes, they believe they have heads of iron and steel. They shun helmets as they patrol the roads with gay abandon.

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Sand mafia sinking its roots deeper in Telangana
What ideally should have ushered prosperity for the nascent state of Telangana is now bringing it face-to-face with a huge challenge: the sand mafia.

KCR'S first public meet as CM in Hyderabad on Oct 12
Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is all set to address his first public meeting in Hyderabad after he took over the reins of the new state.

Telangana govt mulls stronger legislation to curb crimes against women in the state
On the recommendations of a high-level committee, the Telangana government is mulling bringing in a legislation, which may recommend stringent punishment for perpetrators of crimes against women, during the upcoming assembly session.

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Jaya protests hit students: Tuesday declared holiday in Tamil Nadu
Colleges affiliated to Anna University and schools have dragged students into the protests over the conviction of chief minister J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case by declaring Tuesday a holiday to show solidarity with the AIADMK supremo.

Ramadoss asks DMK to intervene in Jayalalithaa's bail plea
PMK founder S Ramadoss on Sunday demanded that the DMK intervene in the bail petition filed by AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa in the Karnataka high court. 

DMK convenes meet to review law and order situation in TN 
Short of demanding President's rule in Tamil Nadu, DMK has convened a meeting of its district secretaries on October 8 to discuss the "deteriorating" law and order situation in the light of protests by the AIADMK activists across the state condemning the conviction of its leader J Jayalalithaa. 

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10,000 cops, drones to keep vigil on Bakr Eid in Ahmedabad
Following clashes of cow poachers with city police on Saturday and Sunday, senior city police officials have left no stone unturned to ensure safe festivities on Monday as city’s Muslim community would observe Bakr Eid.

High calf prices thwarted arrested rustlers
Salman Ashrafkhan and Zakir Sadru, the two alleged cow poachers who were fired upon by city police on Saturday, were arrested by the city crime branch on Sunday.

Be cautious with antibiotics, warn experts
Two-month-old Vivan Shah had mild fever and was prescribed heavy antibiotics by doctors.

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Woman jumps into Saryu with children
A woman jumped into Surya with her son and daughter after quarrelling with her husband on Saturday morning. The bodies are yet to be fished out.

Durga idols immersed in makeshift pond
The four-day Durga Puja celebrations came to an end with the immersion of idols in the makeshift pond constructed by the district administration on the banks of Sangam, on Saturday. Some Barwaris immersed the idols on Friday.

Youth drowns during immersion
A 22-year-old youth died during an illegal immersion of Durga idol in Ganga at Jera village under Manda police station. The unconscious youth was rushed to a nearby hospital in Sirsa where doctors pronounced him brought dead.

More Allahabad News»

11 killed in Odisha road accident
The vehicle with over 50 people on board was on its way from Dabugaon to Chandahandi, police officer GN Manipatro said.

Byelection: 8,500 govt staffers miss vacation
Over 8,500 government employees in four districts deputed for the October 15 bypoll in Kandhamal parliamentary constituency have missed the puja vacation this time.

No signboard nearfoot overbridge site
The ongoing construction of a foot overbridge (FOB) at Jayadev Vihar here has thrown traffic out of gear during the ongoing Durga Puja rush.The FOB work in front of a shopping complex started only recently.

More Bhubaneswar News»

Man makes parcel bomb for girlfriend, friend hurt instead
A parcel bomb assembled by an engineering graduate to harm his girlfriend exploded at his friend’s house in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district.

Dalit woman dragged out of house, gang-raped in Gunga
A 23-year-old dalit woman was dragged out of her farmhouse, while she was alone with her two children, and gang raped by five people in Gunga village on the outskirts of the state capital on Friday night.

Bhopal cops drag handcuffed accused to court in undergarments
The barbaric face of police was exposed once again when a criminal was dragged to court by the Gandhi Nagar cops on Saturday.

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Arms & the netas: Haryana candidates brandish gun power
While gunning for electoral victory in Haryana assembly polls, netas in Khapland also ensure that they are suitably armed.

VAT hike admission of failure: PPP
People's Party of Punjab chief Manpreet Singh Badal has alleged that the hike in value added tax (VAT) on diesel in Punjab amounts to admission by SAD government that BJP led NDA government is not coming to its rescue on financial front as was expected.

Teachers awaiting regularization to meet CM
In Himachal Pradesh, around 20,000 contractual teachers have been awaiting regularization after six to nine years of their service.

More Chandigarh News»

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