News Digest: Proof of Kudankulam: 4 more units, cheap power

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		Wednesday, April 01, 2015
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		India
		Proof of Kudankulam: 4 more units, cheap power Kudankulam may provide the Russian nuclear plant supplier Rosatom an early bird advantage in India's nuclear power market. Patna cops arrest 1,200 over fresh exam cheating scandal The Patna police have arrested more than 1,200 aspiring constables for using "other persons" to sit in their place for examinations. DAV forgery case: 2 teachers denied bail, witness says he paid Rs 48,000 First class judicial magistrate Indrani Kisku on Monday rejected the bail petitions of two arrested DAV teachers — Pradeep Bharti and Gaurang Dey — of the DAV Public School-BSEB Colony, Patna. More India News»

		Business
		Sensex makes 25% gain in 2014-15 It was equities all the way in 2014-15. With the stock markets hitting new peaks on a regular basis, the just concluded financial year turned out to be a bonanza for investors. SBI to divest up to 10% in life insurance arm Weeks after the passage of insurance legislation, State Bank of India on Tuesday decided to divest up to 10% stake in its life insurance arm SBI Life, giving the first right of refusal to foreign partner BNP Paribas Cardif of France. Former SAP Labs India MD joins Infosys Former SAP Labs India MD Anirban Dey has joined Infosys as the global head of the ‘Edge’ products business that’s part of its subsidiary EdgeVerve. More Business News»

		Environment
		US submits its post-2020 climate action plan The USA, biggest historical polluter of the world, on Tuesday submitted its climate action plan — called Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) — to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), committing to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below its 2005 levels by the year 2025. Delhi govt will have to act on pollution: Javadekar In the wake of alarming air quality and mounting piles of garbage in Delhi, environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said the state government will have to work in this regard and assured his ministry's complete support. Beijing to limit motorists on heavily polluted days Beijing has introduced measures to limit the number of motorists on heavily polluted days, the latest move by authorities in the Chinese capital to battle the choking smog that has blanketed the city in recent years. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama to finally visit Kenya as president President Barack Obama will finally visit Kenya, the land of his father and his forbears, in July this year. India among the top 10 to hand out death penalty Indian courts sentenced 64 people to death in 2014, making India one of the top 10 in a list of 55 countries where such sentences were handed out last year. No nuke agreement yet: Iran talks push past deadline With stubborn disputes unresolved, nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers went past a self-imposed deadline and into overtime as negotiators renewed efforts to hammer out the outline of an agreement. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli dine together in Delhi ​We clicked Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma when they stepped out after having dinner at a restaurant in a city hotel on Monday. Karan and I both have had a past: Ankita Bhargava TV town’s newest couple, Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava will tie the knot on May 3. Things that brought Salman-Shah Rukh Khan together More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Comet dust coating turns Mercury dark Scientists believe that the planet is coated in billions of years' worth of carbon dust, after millennia upon millennia of being 'dumped on' by passing comets. 'No proof of fish oil reducing stroke risk' Fish oil is now the third most widely used dietary supplement in the United States, after vitamins and minerals, according to a recent report from the National Institutes of Health. Low sperm count? Blame it on pesticide Researchers found those men that ate fruit and vegetables high in concentrations of pesticide had on average a 49 per cent lower sperm count. More Science News»

		Sports
		Cricket legends call for restoring bat-ball balance in ODIs Cricket legends have called for restoring the balance between bat and ball, including easing fielding restrictions and regulating bat thickness, in ODIs. Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan eye Indian team comeback via IPL Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan on Tuesday said they will make their stint with the Delhi Daredevils count to revive their international careers. Novak Djokovic favours reforms in Davis Cup format Novak Djokovic added his voice to those calling for a reform of the Davis Cup format, favouring a more concentrated competition for the worldwide event. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Time to fight for net neutrality in India Net neutrality implies that all websites and services should be treated equal and there should be no discrimination in terms of speed and cost of access. Huawei Honor 4X review Does the Honor 4X have enough in its arsenal to beat the rivals at the game they have almost perfected to lure away the buyers? We find out in our Huawei Honor 4X review… Inside Facebook's futuristic new campus Facebook employees have started moving into the main building at the company's new campus, an expansion of its headquarters in Menlo Park, California. More Technology News»

		Education
		Patna cops arrest 1,200 over fresh exam cheating scandal The Patna police have arrested more than 1,200 aspiring constables for using "other persons" to sit in their place for examinations. 'Stop use of unfair means' The Patna high court on Tuesday directed the state government to initiate stringent measures to prevent use of unfair means in examinations. BMC to hold lottery for RTE admissions tomorrow After a delay of almost a week, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will on Thursday conduct the lottery for admissions to seats reserved under the Right to Education Act, 2009. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Higher toll for BWSL: Train, bus travel costlier in Mumbai Mumbaikars will have to pay more for using the Bandra-Worli sea link from today. The one-way toll, which was Rs 55, will now be Rs60, and the two-way (return) ticket will cost Rs 90 against the earlier Rs 82.50. KDMC to webcast meetings, restrict video-recording After MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) corporator came in to controversy for watching film during serious discussion about budget in General Body meeting KDMC are now planning to webcast General Body meeting to avoid such controversy in future. 'Miracle doctor' held week after FIR in Mumbai 'Miracle doc-turned-scientist' Munir Khan was arrested by the Versova police on Tuesday nearly two weeks after the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) registered an FIR against him. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		SC notice to Advani, others on plea challenging dropping of charge The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to L K Advani and 20 others, including Murli Manohar Joshi and Union minister Uma Bharati, on a fresh plea seeking restoration of conspiracy charges in the Babri Masjid demolition case. 'Rapist' taxi driver held The 22-year-old school cab driver, who raped a nine-year-old girl on the pretext of taking her to his house for a Navaratra ceremony, has been arrested by east district police. Woman raped by duo in car A 25-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Sabzi Mandi area. Police said one of the accused was known to the woman. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		eClerx buys Italian firm CLX Europe Knowledge process outsourcing company eClerx Services is acquiring Italy-based media content management company CLX Europe, for about 25 million euro. Govt to ban 2-stroke engine autos in city A proposal has been sent to the environment and ecology department to ban such autorickshaws which are considered the worst polluters among vehicles. Six caught, Rs 9L fake currency seized Fake notes worth Rs 9.13 lakh were seized from six persons near the flyover at B Narayanapura junction, east Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Turkey a hot destination this holiday season Move over Mauritius and Maldives as more and more Hyderabadis are now exploring lesser-visited countries like Turkey. Shahmeen celebrates her birthday at Bombay Duck in Hyderabad Shahmeen celebrates her birthday at Bombay Duck in Hyderabad Sherry Javeri hosts a party for Shashi Tharoor at her residence in Hyderabad Sherry Javeri hosts a party for Shashi Tharoor at her residence in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN not doing enough, say Tamils stranded in Yemen More than 1,000 people from Tamil Nadu stranded in strife-torn Yemen, mainly in the capital Sana’a, are waiting to return home but say they are unhappy with the efforts of the state government. Drive to Bengaluru to get costlier by 15 as NHAI hikes toll rate Using national highways will be a slightly more expensive as the National Highways Authority India hikes toll rates from Wednesday. Quack couple cheats actor, others of 33 lakh Actor Vijaybabu was among the victims of a couple arrested for cheating several job aspirants to the tune of 33 lakh last week. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		I-T department to set up a central data, intel wing For the first time Central board of direct taxes (CBDT) is planning to set up Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (DWBI) wing to plug loopholes in revenue collection, curb illegal foreign transactions and hawala activities. Goswami arrested for another offence The city crime branch on Tuesday arrested gangster Vishal Goswami — through a transfer warrant by the crime branch — in connection with the firing allegedly done on the owner of Bhanu Jewelers at Swastik Crossroads last month. Fatta hawala racket: Rs 6 crore land attached The Ahmedabad zonal unit of Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached land worth Rs 6 crore in Surat in the Rs 5,395 hawala racket detected last year. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP, MP cops to jointly take on Balkharia Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh police have decided to make state borders “superfluous” in their operation against dreaded dacoit Sudesh Patel alias Balkhar alias Balkharia. UPPSC cancels GS-I paper, re-exam on May 10 A day after the question paper leak, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) cancelled the General Studies-I (GS-I) question paper of Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Prelims)-2015 (PCS) exams after holding a day-long meeting on Monday. UPPSC track record speaks volumes It is not the first time that Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is in the news for wrong reasons. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CMC plans Barabati Haat On the lines of Delhi Haat, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has decided to set up Barabati Haat to give a boost to rural art and craft of the district. Illegal crusher units cost Puri temple Rs 3 crore The Jagannath Temple administration is losing Rs 3-crore revenue annually to illegal stone crusher units, operating on its land in Khurda district, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) revealed on Monday. Tirupati gets two weeks to deposit Rs 43.5 crore The Supreme Court on Monday gave two weeks to businessman and realtor Tirupati Panigrahi, arrested by the Crime Branch on charges of land fraud in 2012, to deposit Rs 43.5 crore in the court to avoid possible rejection of his bail. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Raahgiri Day celebrated all over Bhopal With the temperature becoming warmer, Bhopal's fitness enthusiasts continue to make their way every Sunday to the Raahgiri celebrations. Bail sought for 10-yr-old accused of searing private parts of minors at Laadli shelter Defence attorney, on Monday, moved a bail plea in juvenile court for a 10-year-old girl, who was accused of searing private parts of two minors at Laadli day care shelter. Engineering colleges: E waste pile leaves DTE boss worried Accepted that computers, batteries, gadgets, gizmos and such other stuff are an integral part of students’ life on campus of engineering colleges. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Caught without cover, rain drains out farmer hopes in Chandigarh For all the loud shouting over unseasonal rain damaging crops, especially wheat, in Punjab and Haryana, here is a point to ponder over — a negligible number of farmers in this food bowl of India — have protected themselves with crop insurance. CBI seeks more time to file reply on letter by sadhvi to dera chief The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday sought time for filing a written reply to an application moved by the counsel for Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in sadhvis (women disciples) sexual abuse case. Crash, boom, bang in Chandigarh Five persons, including a four-year-old girl had narrow escape when their car overturned at the Piccadilly roundabout near Sector 35 on Monday. More Chandigarh News»

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