News Digest: Forces not keeping up with Red tactics?

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		Thursday, April 16, 2015
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		India
		Forces not keeping up with Red tactics? The latest backto-back Maoist attacks in Chhattisgarh have security experts again blaming counter-Naxal forces' lack of understanding of their adversary's “dynamic evolving“ tactics. Lack of knowledge about terrain, lingo cripples ops against Naxals Lying severely injured in a Jagdalpur hospital hundreds of kilometres from his home in Champaran, Bihar, 22-yearold Ranjeet Singh was among the 49 Chhattisgarh Special Task Force (STF) personnel ambushed by 400 Naxals in Sukma district Saturday . There's a new atmosphere of trust in India: Modi to Indian diaspora in Canada Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Indian diaspora at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, the Canadian PM Stephen Harper on Thursday announced that Indians will be given visa on arrival in Canada. More India News»

		Business
		I-T dept publishes list of 31 big tax defaulters Following its strategy of 'naming and shaming' large tax defaulters, the Income Tax department today came out with a list of 31 defaulters who owe over Rs 1,500 crore to the government. GE Cap set to exit card JV with SBI With its long-time joint venture partner GE Capital deciding to exit the financing business globally, SBI Card has started a valuation exercise for a possible new investor or a public offer. 'India needs full capital account convertibility' India needs to move towards full capital account convertibility and deepen its capital market to become a leading global economy, minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha said on Wednesday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists find a 'deeply' safe way to dispose n-waste Scientists have suggested a new way of safely disposing high-emission nuclear waste -- burying it deep down into the earth. Centre sets up panel for consensus on river linking The Centre has set up a task force to look into various contentious issues relating to inter-linking of rivers. Global warming behind freak rains: Top Met official Global warming coupled with changes arising out of an evolving El Nino may have combined to cause the heavy spells of unseasonal rain which have devastated crops in many parts of India since late February, a leading meteorologist has said. More Environment News»

		World
		Clinton faces promise, risk of being seen as 3rd Obama term Hillary Rodham Clinton came to Iowa to give voters an intimate glance of who she'd be as president. Brazil ruling party treasurer arrested in Petrobras probe The treasurer of Brazil's ruling party was arrested Wednesday for alleged money laundering and taking bribes from state oil giant Petrobras that were stuffed into backpacks, the latest blow to President Dilma Rousseff. Russian group to show MH17 fragment A Russian veterans organization is planning to display a piece of the Malaysia Airlines passenger jet shot down over Ukraine at a museum. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kapil Sharma's Dadi to lose memory Time leaps aren’t just restricted to daily soaps. Changing the trend is the stand-up comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which is all set to take a leap of one year. 'Ayaan has taught me that it's okay to fall' Emraan Hashmi faced the toughest emotional test of his life last year. Now get Tatkal censor certificates Tatkal censor certificates? Digital application process...Wow, that is what the CBFC, chairman Pahlaj Nihalani is promising the film industry. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Soya-wheat mix can help protect immunity of HIV patients: Study Adding a soya-wheat mix fortified with vitamins to the diet of HIV-positive people, along with regular treatment, can safeguard their immunity and general health, a new study has found. Possible cause of Alzheimer's found Scientists have broken new ground in the search for an Alzheimer’s cure, discovering a new potential cause of the disease, which, it may be possible to target with drug treatments. 'Divorce ups heart attack risk' Women who go through multiple divorces are nearly twice as likely to have a heart attack than their counterparts who stay married, a new study has claimed. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2015: Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by 5 wickets Mayank Agarwal (68) and Yuvraj Singh (55) helped Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by 5 wickets to register their first win of the IPL 2015. Djokovic, Dibaba win top honours at Laureus Awards Novak Djokovic and Genzebe Dibaba were named the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively on Wednesday. Sania Mirza-led India thrash Pakistan 3-0 in Fed Cup Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare trounced their rivals as India blanked Pakistan 3-0 in their opening tie in the Asia/Oceania Group II of the Fed Cup. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 best smartphones launched in India recently Our pick of seven best smartphones includes devices across price range. Here’s over to the 7 best smartphones launched in India recently… Cleartrip backs net neutrality, exits Facebook's Internet.org In its blog, Cleartrip said, "While our original intent was noble, it is impossible to pretend there is no conflict of interest (both real and perceived) in our decision to be a participant in Internet.org." Nokia to buy Alcatel-Lucent in $16.58 billion deal Nokia said it has agreed to buy Alcatel-Lucent in an all-share transaction that values the smaller French rival at 15.6 billion euros ($16.58 billion). More Technology News»

		Education
		Andhra Pradesh schools to have lessons in Kuchipudi In perhaps the first instance of a dance form being taught in regular schools in the country, the Andhra Pradesh government wants to make learning of Kuchipudi compulsory in all the state syllabus schools, including the private ones, from Class V to VIII. Bengaluru school that failed class 1 children is put on notice The department of public instruction (DPI) has slapped a notice on the 100-year-old Clarence High School (CHS) for allegedly violating the provisions of the Right to Education Act. Studying medical, dental set to get costlier by 10% Medical and dental courses will be costlier this coming academic year. According to a copy of the proceedings of an official meeting held by medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil on April 1, available with TOI, the fee for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses has been increased by 10%. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		At standing committee meet, most political parties oppose new hawking policy Almost all political parties are united against BMC’s new hawker policy. Their common refrain was that the new policy should not disturb residents just to accommodate hawkers. 4 cops get HC contempt notice for taking 1 year to probe trespass case Irked that the Mumbai police had failed to probe a city resident’s complaint of trespass, despite court orders, the Bombay high court (HC) has issued a contempt notice against four officers who served at Sakinaka police station in the past two years. Mumbai school team makes a bookmark at global challenge Five students from the city have worked for six months to created unique bookmarks, which have won them a chance to fly to Seattle later this month. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Gopal Rai: Amend Motor Vehicles Act Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday urged union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to implement the National Green Tribunal order to impound over 10-year-old diesel vehicles plying. 'New law for growth' Caught in the middle of a controversy over amendments to the land acquisition Act, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari stepped up the defence of the Modi government on Wednesday, citing the proposed changes as essential to achieve a wholesome development. South American drug cartels end African monopoly The revelation that South American drug cartels are now “actively and directly” pumping cocaine into India has sent the narcotics control agencies into a tizzy. Sources said the latest consignment belongs to a Bolivian cartel. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Questions on loos, pigs outrage Bengalureans What's your caste? How many pigs do you rear? Do you have a toilet at home? These are not questions you'd expect as part of a social and educational survey. BTM residents create a green zone Vehicles spewing toxic smoke, blaring horns, choked stormwater drain — residents of BTM Layout Stage I have been at the receiving end for far too long. It'll be powerless weekends for 6 month: Bengaluru minister If you are a resident of Whitefield, Koramangala, Yelahanka or their adjoining areas and plan to host house parties over the weekends, you might need to think again. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh to dig trenches to protect sanders Even as the outrage over the killing of 20 workers engaged by red sanders smugglers in Chittoor is yet to die down, the TDP government has embarked on a mission to protect the precious wood. Red sanders encounter to be trigger-happy cop's undoing? Fifty four-year-old DIG Maganti Kantha Rao, conferred the IPS rank in 1999, is the man in the news these days. The encounter is being termed the worst form of police excess and may dog the Chandrababu Naidu government for years to come. 1.75L vehicles plying on roads without fitness certificates Turning a blind eye to public safety, transport department officials have been collecting taxes every quarter from 1.75 lakh transport vehicle owners despite these vehicles not having the mandatory fitness certificate (FC). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Shortage of urad dal in PDS outlets in TN Yet another controversy is brewing, this time in the supply of urad dal for the state public distribution system. A journey with Jain Tirthankaras in verse wins Tamil Nadu's recognition When many ancient sculptures of Jain Tirtankaras face serious threat from vandals across Tamil Nadu, here's a man who tries to preserve them in verse. Wall collapse in Chennai: Trustees under cops' radar More than two days after two girls died and a third was injured in a wall collapse at the TV Ramamoorti Girls Higher Secondary School in Adyar, police have sought details of the members of the trust that runs the school. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amdavadis shun sun, lose out big on sunshine vitamin In hot and sunny Ahmedabad, this vital health statistic comes as a complete downer — 90% of 1,200 locals tested for a study ‘Does vitamin D play a significant role in type 2 diabetes?’ were found highly deficient in vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin. Now, precious mangoes get security cover Besides dangling hafoos, it is hard to miss the sight of eight stern-looking men on horses going around this 300 bigha mango orchards spread across five villages in Valsad district. Luxury car sales on a roll in Gujarat The luxury car segment is on a growth spree in the state. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Anti-UPPSC march turns violent after cane-charge The three-hour long game of hide-and-seek drained away cops’ patience resulting in a cane-charge on students staging a sit-in at Subhash Chowk on Wednesday. The students retaliated by resorting to violence and vandalized a dozen vehicles and public property. The cops also fired rubber bullets, pressed in water cannon and Rapid Action Force, and arrested over a dozen students. Bloodless coup: Dissecting animals in virtual lab Learning zoology will never be the same again, at least on the campus of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. There will be no frog, mouse or guinea pig to dissect in the laboratories, and replacing them will be digital alternatives as students of this university are all set to start dissection on Virtual Simulated Labs (VSL). Log in to FB, twitter for SSC exam info Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will soon take to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to make aspirants aware of various upcoming examinations. The commission also plans to disseminate information on application process for recruitment examinations through WhatsApp. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Skeletal remains of giant size croc to be preserved in Odisha Bhitarkanika National Park authorities in Kendrapara district have decided to preserve the skeletal remains of an 18.5 feet long male crocodile, one of the giant size crocs in Bhitarkanika. Special cell to monitor illegal mining To curb illegal mining, the steel and mines department is planning to create a dedicated cell in Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC). BMC to conduct survey for toilets in Bhubaneswar The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to engage anganwadi workers to carry out a survey to identify households without latrines in the city. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dejected over exam failure, engg student hangs self A 21-year-old student of second year civil engineering in a private college committed suicide by hanging self on Monday. A case was registered at Piplani police station on Tuesday. Students injured as truck hits engg college bus near Raisen by-pass in Bhopal Three students of Bansal Group of Institutes were injured when a truck hit institute bus, they were travelling by from behind at Transport Nagar, Kokta, Raisen Road by-pass on Wednesday. Around 50 students were travelling by the bus. JUDA strike paralyses services at Bhopal's Hamidia hospital Hospital services were completely paralysed at Gandhi Medical College and its associated Hamidia and Kamla Nehru hospital, after Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) went on indefinite strike here on Wednesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		From next week, get admn work done online Soon, running from pillar to post in offices of the UT won't be necessary. Rock that last-minute party So, you had birthday plans that didn't involve your friends? Or it so happened that you weren't planning to celebrate but a flurry of congratulatory calls from friends forced you to reconsider? Ink Your Attitude There are stylish accessories.Then, there are fashionable, expensive clothes or watches.Youth have always found newer ways to express their individuality and style. More Chandigarh News»

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