News Digest: HSBC accounts: Taxmen already in touch with whistleblower, govt says

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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		India
		HSBC accounts: Taxmen already in touch with whistleblower, govt says Union finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the new names which have been released in the HSBC list will be checked by government authorities. Nitish's 'disgusting face' exposed, says minister State industries minister Bhim Singh on Monday spoke in the same vein as CM Jitan Ram Manjhi and expressed “shock” over the “disgusting political face” of former CM Nitish Kumar “which has manifest itself in the form of power tussle in Bihar”. Nitish 'fighting for democracy', Manjhi 'relying on pro-poor laws' Former chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday informed governor Keshari Nath Tripathi about the notification issued by assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary regarding his election as the JD (U) legislature party leader while justifying his claim to form government in Bihar. More India News»

		Business
		GDP growth estimated at 7.4% for 2014-15, Oct-Dec growth at 7.5% The Indian economy is forecast to grow 7.4% in 2014-15 after a robust 7.5% expansion in the October-December quarter, overtaking China as one of the fastest growing major economies but the data surprised economists. Fear of AAP win drags sensex down by 491 points A combination of domestic concerns and international developments pulled the markets down on Monday with the sensex closing nearly 500 points lower, its seventh consecutive session of loses. Ratan Tata turns adviser to VC fund After making personal investments in consumer tech startups, Ratan Tata is donning a new role that of an advisor to early-stage venture capital fund Kalaari Capital. More Business News»

		Environment
		Solar power generation: Gujarat may lose top spot State facing tough competition from Rajasthan, MP Gahirmatha sanctuary: 20 arrested for illegal fishing Stepping up their drive to protect turtles' mass nesting, the forest personnel today took into custody 20 fishermen in a mid-sea interception for unlawful fishing along Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha's Kendrapara district. WWF in push to expand Great Barrier Reef protection Conservation group WWF is stepping up pressure on Australia to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef, launching a global campaign ahead of a vote by UNESCO on whether to put the world's largest coral reef on an "in danger" list. More Environment News»

		World
		30 bus passengers kidnapped by Boko Haram in Cameroon About 30 passengers of a bus were kidnapped on Monday by suspected Boko Haram militants in a town in Cameroon along the border with Nigeria, military sources told Xinhua. Ex-IMF head Strauss-Kahn testifies in French sex ring trial Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former IMF chief who was tipped to become French president before being accused of sexual assault by a New York maid in 2011, will testify to a criminal court on Tuesday over his alleged role in sex parties with prostitutes. Obama faces tough sell to get new US war powers to fight IS As early as Tuesday, Obama is expected to send Congress his blueprint for an updated authorization for the use of military force, or AUMF. More World News»

		Entertainment
		10 Pictures that shook Bollywood Kunal Kapoor married Naina Bachchan privately Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan married each other last night in a very private way in the presence of their family at the idyliic island of Seychelles. ​ Riya Sen's cosy picture with Beckham lookalike? Actor-MP Moon Moon Sen’s younger daughter Riya Sen posted some cosy pictures with a mysterious guy on a photo-sharing site recently. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists crack a great mystery: Why do cats love sleeping in cardboard boxes? Scientists may have cracked the answer to one of the great mysteries of the animal kingdom: why do cats sleep in cardboard boxes? Nasa selects tiny research satellites for future missions Nasa has selected more than dozen small research satellites that could fit in the palm of your hand to fly in space on future rocket launches. MOM will live on, beating anticipated life expectancy India’s first interplanetary mission has achieved another feat. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), which will complete its designated life around the Red Planet on March 24, will have an extended life, thanks to its minimal fuel consumption. More Science News»

		Sports
		Athletes deserve more encouragement: Tendulkar Retired batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is the goodwill ambassador for the National Games, congratulated the medal winners and said the athletes need more encouragement. Ronaldo agent defends player over birthday party Ronaldo's agent has defended the FIFA Ballon d'Or winner after he was criticized for throwing lavish 30th birthday party after Real's 4-0 drubbing at Atletico. Michael Clarke set to make comeback against UAE Michael Clarke is likely to make his comeback in a World Cup warm-up match against the UAE, raising hopes of him leading the side against England. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi Mi 4 review Is the Xiaomi Mi 4 a well rounded, value-for-money smartphone? We try to find out. Microsoft: Satya Nadella's first year as CEO ith one year under his belt, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has made strides in changing the focus of the technology giant that some feared was turning into a dinosaur. Samsung Galaxy S6: 10 things to know Samsung's next flagship phone Galaxy S6 and its curved variant are expected to be unveiled next month on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona. More Technology News»

		Education
		Jamia considers 20% fee hike, teachers oppose it Jamia Millia Islamia, which has just won the Visitor’s Award for research, may increase its fees by as much as 20% across courses. Minister Vijay Sampla launches Aryans Scholarship under "Beti Bachao,Beti Padhao" Chandigarh based Aryans Group of Colleges on Sunday launched special scholarship scheme for needy and deserving girls under “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” scheme. Modi invites students to share experiences in 'Mann ki Baat' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited students, teachers and parents to share their exam-related experiences for his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio programme. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Private banking norms lax before 2008, admits HSBC HSBC on Monday admitted to lapses in the past in its private banking business in response to a leak which revealed that some of the offshore accounts in its Swiss branch were used for tax evasion. Dalvi aware of cartoon fallout, HC told Advocates for Avadhnama editor Shirin Dalvi informed the Bombay High Court that her life was in danger and urged the court that pending hearing, no coercive action should be taken against her. Rly's Nirbhaya squad set to get more personnel In a boost for women’s security on the railways, the GRP’s Nirbhaya squad, which has been nabbing pickpockets and snatchers inside ladies coaches, is set to get 10 more personnel. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man foxes PSUs with fake PMO fax, held An MBA graduate, who owned an NGO, was arrested on Monday for duping PSUs into sponsoring his organization’s events by sending them forged faxes on behalf of PMO and BJP office. Cops hand city schoolgirls a fight plan Meet this group of super-children who can take down a man twice their size with bare hands. Cab rape accused threatens to thrash reporters Shiv Kumar Yadav, who is accused of raping a woman executive, on Monday accused the media of harbouring a bias against him and also threatened media-persons in a trial court. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Will splitting BBMP end graft? The committee formed by the government to look into restructuring of BBMP faced some tough questions on Monday. IIM-B wins ideas contest IIM-B won the Bloomberg Investment Competition, a pan-India trade idea simulation competition organized by The Bloomberg for Education Initiative. Women colleges won't come under 1 umbrella The state government seems to be having second thoughts about its ambitious plan to bring all women colleges under the Vijayapura-based Karnataka State Women University. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP bogged down by 35% revenue deficit: Naidu Highlighting the financial crisis his government is facing, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the truncated state was suffering a revenue deficit of 35 per cent. Why replicate S'pore with empty coffers, Yechury asks Naidu CPM politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Sunday demanded that AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu explain why he would like to replicate Singapore when the state's coffers are empty. KCR urges Modi for financial aid Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his extend financial support to his government's flagship schemes including KG to PG free education, free two-bedroom houses for the poor and Mission Kakatiya to revitalize water bodies. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Eloped couple say they were beaten up by relatives A 25-year-old advocate practising at the Alandur court has complained to police that he, his lover and two friends were bashed up by his lover’s family members on Sunday evening. Anbumani free in toll plaza violence case The Madras high court on Monday quashed the FIR filed against PMK leader Anubumani Ramadoss after his party cadres allegedly vandalized a toll plaza in Villupuram district in August 2013. Spike in rose prices for V-Day puts thorns in Cupid's quiver Romantics will find, come February 14, that roses are around 50% more expensive than last year. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat govt wants one court to hear serial blasts and jail break attempt cases Requests principal judge to shift tunnel digging case to court hearing blasts case Cops flummoxed over 'marriage for a free foreign trip' Ankita alleged that Mayur told her that he needed to be married to win a foreign trip from his company Vets from Spain to cut off Raju's aggression Killer camel to be castrated today More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rain brings chill along; more to come, says Met Intermittent rainfall accompanied with cold wave left the Sangam City shivering as mercury level plunged to week’s lowest at 12.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday. For the first time in the season, night temperature fell by 5 degrees temperature within 24 hours. 3 minors raped in 24 hours in city, one in Kaushambi Four minors aged between five and 10 years were allegedly raped in different parts of the city and Kaushambi in the last 24 hours. While an eight-year-old was raped and murdered in Badra village, seven-year-old was raped in Soraon. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to recruit 5,000 teachers Faced with the problem of adverse pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) in many Kendriya Vidyalayas of the country and strictly adhering to the guidelines of Right to Education Act (RTEA), KV Sangathan would soon be recruiting over 5,000 new teachers. Among these, over 400 new teachers would be recruited in Varanasi region. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bowlers bat Odisha to victory Behera, Mohanty rule out relegation in Ranji Trophy with 2-wicket win over Saurashtra at Barabati Stadium Mahaprasad sale at Ananda Bazaar only To streamline sale of Mahaprasad at Jagannath Temple in Puri, the shrine administration has decided to identify vendors and allot them space at Ananda Bazaar. Schoolgirl delivers in government hostel, 2nd case in 14 days In successive developments that have sent shockwaves across Odisha, two minor schoolgirls, staying at government-run hostels, delivered babies within the last fortnight. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sangai sighting punches holes in Ken-Betwa river link report Brainchild of Vajpayee and dream project of Narendra Modi, the Ken-Betwa river-linking project is embroiled in controversy over its environment impact assessment (EIA), which is replete with lies, say experts. Need to strengthen co-op federalism: CM at NITI meet There is a need to work together with Centre to strengthen cooperative federalism in the country, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said while addressing the first meeting of the governing council of National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) on Sunday. Man set ablaze in Bhopal over Rs 60 repayment row A petty issue of repayment of Rs 60 that a 35-year old man borrowed from his neighbour turned violent on Sunday.The borrower, along with his accomplices, poured kerosene on the lender and set him ablaze in Ashok Nagar. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		NIS museum adds no new memorabilia in 43 years The country's only sports museum, located at National Institute of Sports (NIS) here, has not received any sporting memorabilia since ages. Thieves decamp with costly cellphones, wristwatches A group of unidentified thieves swept away with dozens of costly mobile phones and wrist watches from a big showroom located in the centre of Rai market in Ambala Cantonment on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Computer teachers to file cases against companies that recruited them Lab attendants of government schools from across Haryana barged into the state education directorate while the agitating computer teachers on Monday announced to lodge criminal cases against three companies hired by the government for recruiting teachers. More Chandigarh News»

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