News Digest: Metro rail companies told to have at least one woman on their boards

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		Saturday, April 18, 2015
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		India
		Metro rail companies told to have at least one woman on their boards Sources said that all the managing directors of the Metro projects have been told to create the provision of appointing an independent director. Lawyers' body opposes Justice Sathasivam as NHRC chief A lawyers’ association on Friday moved the Supreme Court opposing the Centre’s plan to appoint former Chief Justice of India and Kerala governor P Sathasivam as chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Remove laws which violate rights of leprosy-affected persons: NHRC The National Human Rights Commission wants provisions in law which violate rights of leprosy-affected persons, removed. Speaking at a day-long national workshop on leprosy organized by the commission, Justice K G Balakrishnan said that there were discriminatory provisions in the law which violate rights of leprosy-affected persons. More India News»

		Business
		RIL back as India's most profitable company Riding on superior refinery margins, Reliance Industries (RIL) regained its position as India’s most profitable firm on Friday. Committed to predictable tax norms: FM Finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday that the government is committed to a transparent and predictable tax regime and views taxpayers as partners and not as potential hostages or victims. Govt looks at ways to clear stalled projects The finance ministry has called a meting of bankers, RBI officials and other government departments to revive power, steel, transport and projects that are either held up or facing financial stress as it seeks to get investment moving again. More Business News»

		Environment
		In a first, University of Hyderabad to have bio-reserve After years of neglect and rampant poaching of wild animals inside its sprawling campus, the University of Hyderabad has finally woken up to the issue and said it will develop 250 acres of land on its campus into a bio-reserve and wildlife corridor, a first such move in the country. Punjab to release gharials in rivers to promote eco-tourism Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday approved release of gharials in Sutlej and Beas rivers in the state to promote eco-tourism, an official spokesperson said on Friday. Maha to start online monitoring of industries Maharashtra environment department will soon start online monitoring of industries and their hazardous waste disposal based on which it would take a decision on renewing licences of such units. More Environment News»

		World
		Car bomb kills 3 outside US consulate in Erbil A car bomb killed three people on Friday outside the US consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region that is allied with Washington in a war against Islamic State, which claimed the attack. N Korea threatens US envoy of another attack A North Korean propaganda unit said the US ambassador to South Korea could face a "bigger mishap" than the knife attack to his face last month if he does not stop insulting North Korea with "laughable" accusations. Iran submits four-point Yemen peace plan to UN Iran's foreign minister on Friday submitted a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon outlining a four-point peace plan for Yemen, where Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have been targeted for three weeks by Saudi-led air strikes. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bollywood celebs and their stepmoms Friends of Shahid Kapoor say that when the actor shifts lock, stock and barrel from his current apartment in Raj Classic to his fancy sea-facing apartment in Juhu, he is bound to feel a void. And the one person he will miss deeply is his stepmother Supriya Pathak Kapur. Salman to sing again in the remake of 'Hero'? Thank you for the love, the hate, says KJo KJo recently crosses the 6 million mark on micro-blogging site Twitter and he took this opportunity to thank everyone. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		WWII ship found 'intact' in Pacific Experts have discovered a World War II US aircraft carrier that is “amazingly intact” despite languishing on the bottom of the Pacific for more than 60 years. Why reduced legroom is a flying hazard Airline passengers already know that ever-shrinking seats can leave them feeling cranky and cramped. Now, use your thumbnail as a wireless track pad MIT researchers are developing a new wearable device that can turn the user's thumbnail into a wireless track pad that controls digital devices. More Science News»

		Sports
		Chennai Super Kings cruise to six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians Fiery knocks by Chennai Super Kings openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum set the foundation for a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. I didn't tell anyone to give me the money I got: Yuvraj Singh Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh says that he "didn't tell anyone to give him" the money that he commanded at the IPL tournament's auctions. Djokovic to face Nadal in Monte Carlo semifinal It will be Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal's 43rd career meeting, the first since the Spaniard beat the Serb in last year's French Open final. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S6 edge camera comparison Apple’s iPhone has always been one of the most consistent camera-phones. TCS bonanza: Rs 2,628cr bonus for staffers The Diwali windfall has come six months early for 2.5 lakh employees of software services giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). India's biggest private sector employer and top recruiter of women will dole out a special reward amounting to Rs 2,628 crore ($423 million), probably the biggest-ever bonus payout by an Indian company . Facebook CEO joins Internet.Org debate in India Zuckerberg's comments come amid a raging debate that such plans lead to violation of the principle of Net neutrality in India, with partners in his dream initiative Internet.org leaving the portal. More Technology News»

		Education
		Admissions start at Times School of Journalism Times School of Journalism (TSJ), a leading institute run by The Times of India Group, has announced the admission schedule to its postgraduate diploma course for 2015-16. Urdu medium junior colleges in municipal schools A group of students perusing studies in the Urdu medium schools in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will have reason to cheer. They will be able to get education till class XII in their schools. The elected members of PMC on Friday approved a proposal to introduce junior college in the Urdu schools. Schools can prepare kids to report sexual abuse Teaching children in schools about sexual abuse give them courage to report abuse, finds a study, suggesting that such kids are more likely than others to tell an adult if they had, or were actually experiencing sexual abuse. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Development plan marks Mumbai cemeteries for housing, road widening If the omissions and commissions of the city’s draft Development Plan (DP) have got the living gnashing their teeth, the dead could be turning in their graves as their final resting places are not guaranteed in many areas Victim of horrific acid attack marries her Prince Charming Two days ago, at the new year feast of Poila Boishakh, Bengali households prepared a festive menu that traditionally begins with bitter gourd, wends its way through sour and salty recipes and ends with a dessert Cut basic bus fare from Rs 8 to Rs 6: BEST panel BEST committee members on Friday demanded that the minimum bus fare should be reduced from Rs 8 to Rs 6 More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ailing 50-year-old sets self on fire A 50-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by setting himself ablaze outside Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital at Hari Nagar in west Delhi. Amar Lal was apparently depressed due to his prolonged treatment. Pregnant woman's body found in southeast Delhi The mutilated body of a 25-year-old pregnant woman was found in a room at Tughlakabad in southeast Delhi on Friday. Two DU students held for cheating over 50 people Two youths, pursuing their postgraduation from Delhi University, were arrested for cheating people on the pretext of helping them with their ATM transactions. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sarakki demolition: Why was wall razed, ask livid flat owners Residents of an apartment complex overlooking Sarakki Lake are furious over the razing of their boundary wall on Thursday. Three Bengaluru palikes to get new names Trifurcation could mean a lot more than slicing up Bengaluru - from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike, the three corporations are set to get a new name each. Karnataka HC drops criminal contempt proceedings against secretary of Iskcon,Bangalore and two advocates A division bench of the Karnataka high court has dropped criminal contempt of court proceedings initiated against Jai Chaitanya Dasa alias K Jayanarayana, Secretary, Iskcon,Bangalore and Ramesh Babu and S A Maruthi Prasad , the two advocates representing the organization. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Spurned man attacks girl's family, beaten to death A 30-year-old man who barged into the residence of a girl with a sickle and assaulted her for rejecting his marriage proposal was beaten to death by the girl's father in Kukatpally on Friday morning. In a first, University of Hyderabad to have bio-reserve After years of neglect and rampant poaching of wild animals inside its sprawling campus, the University of Hyderabad has finally woken up to the issue and said it will develop 250 acres of land on its campus into a bio-reserve and wildlife corridor, a first such move in the country. Mindless encroachments continue to haunt Qutub Shahi Tombs complex The encroachments are along the boundary walls of the tombs complex. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SC extends Jaya's bail till HC decides on her plea The Supreme Court on Friday extended former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa’s bail till the Karnataka high court pronounces its verdict on her appeal challenging her conviction and sentence in a disproportionate assets case. 500 TNHB flat buyers left in the lurch as construction is delayed About 500 people allotted flats by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in Sholinganallur are in tears because the project has been delayed by almost two years, allegedly due to a lack of funds. Gone in 45 min: Bikers rob, flee with 3 chains Motorcycle-riding robbers struck in the three contiguous localities of Adambakkam, Madipakkam and Ullagaram in the south of the city on Thursday night, making away with three gold chains in just 45 minutes. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amdavadi girls want to follow Saina's footsteps First it was Saina Nehwal who did the nation proud by becoming world number one women badminton player. Soon after, it was a matter of double delight for Indians as tennis star Sania Mirza too claimed the world number one ranking in doubles. Taxi union gets AAI notice for 'overcharging' travellers The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Friday issued notice to Amdavad Airport Taxi Owners' Association (AATOA) for overcharging passengers and not following the approved rate chart for prepaid taxi service at the city airport. TN woos Gujarat firms for its investors' meet To attract Gujarat -based companies to make investments in Tamil Nadu (TN), several top officials of the southern state along with industries minister held a road show at a hotel in the city on Friday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Power cuts snap husband-wife ties in UP Lengthy power cuts, which are making life miserable for people in Uttar Pradesh, have led to irrevocable differences between one particular couple in Pratapgarh district and caused a ‘separation’. ABVP observes black day against police lathicharge Volunteers of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) observed ‘black day’ on Thursday, to mark protest against police lathicharge on innocent students in different parts of the city on Wednesday. Abandoned girl child finds dad in watchman At a time when good Samaritans have become scarce in the society and people are struggling to negotiate with hardships of daily life, a watchman here has adopted a new-born girl, thrown on railway tracks to die by someone. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Stray dog menace assumes alarming proportions in city The state capital is grappling with the stray dog menace with nearly 1,200 animal-bite cases being reported every month. Only 18 Puri hotels have treatment plants: RTI info Information obtained through RTI Act revealed that only 18 hotels in Puri have obtained consent to operate (CTO) and set up sewerage treatment plants. No decision to join Janata Parivar: BJD A day after six parties came together to revive Janata Parivar, the BJD on Thursday said the party has not taken a decision to be part of the new formation. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		A DJ enthralls crowds at a weekend bash held in Bhopal A weekend bash held recently saw party-hoppers from the city and guests from outside enjoying themselves to the hilt. Odhisha Mahotsav held at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal The concluding day celebrations of Odhisha Mahotsav, held at Bharat Bhavan, featured performances that highlighted the tribal culture of Odisha. FIR against MP Gov: HC reserves detailed order Madhya Pradesh High court on Friday passed stay orders on FIR against Ram Naresh Yadav by Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examinations Board (MPPEB) scam. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		22 accuse woman travel agent of duping them of Rs 1 lakh each A total of 22 youth alleged being duped of Rs 22 lakh by a woman travel agent in Jalandhar who promised them jobs in Kuwait.They said she took Rs 1 lakh from each of them for the purpose. SSB jawans get paragliding lessons in Solang Twenty five Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel are learning paragliding techniques in Solang valley near Manali. Farmers not weak to let adversity push them to suicide: Dhankar Haryana's BJP government is mum on farmer suicides in the state following the crop damage due to unseasonal rains. More Chandigarh News»

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