News Digest: Govt deliberately delaying one-rank, one-pension: Congress

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		Monday, June 01, 2015
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		India
		Govt deliberately delaying one-rank, one-pension: Congress "The government is deliberately delaying the OROP scheme," Congress spokesman Ajay Maken said. PM Modi says govt committed to one-rank, one-pension, tells veterans to be patient Modi, however, counselled patience to the veterans, who constitute a vocal 25-lakh strong community. Narendra Modi to visit Ramakrishna Math, Dhakeshwari temple on Bangladesh visit Modi also plans to touch Hindu destinations in Dhaka by visiting the state-owned Dhakeshwari temple, known as the Dhakeshwari Jatiyo Mandir. More India News»

		Business
		Govt ranking states on 'ease of business': Sitharaman There might be misgivings on the Modi government's 'Make in India' pitch in certain quarters but the enterprise shown by states is "the biggest and happiest outcome" of the scheme, commerce minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Uber appoints Amit Jain as India president Taxi-hailing smartphone app, Uber has appointed Amit Jain as its India head, a first-of-a-kind position created for any market by the San Francisco-based startup which is battling fierce competition from its bigger rival Ola locally. India on marathon path: Uday Kotak Confident that India is on a 'marathon' growth path, eminent banker Uday Kotak has said that the markets should not look for any 'steroids' even as he warned against excessive debt exposure of the corporates. More Business News»

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		World
		US Senate to let NSA spy program lapse The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Sunday reforming a controversial program that collects Americans' telephone call records, but final passage appeared doubtful before the surveillance system expires at midnight. Australian opposition party to propose gay marriage law Australia's political opposition plans to harness momentum from the Irish gay marriage referendum by proposing a law on Monday that would recognize same-sex marriages, something the country's conservative prime minister is against. Obamas visit Biden family after death of VP's son U.S. President Barack Obama visited Vice President Joe Biden and his family on Sunday to offer condolences after the death of Biden's son, Beau. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Hrithik to soon launch another signature line Post the launch of fitness clothing and casual everyday wear under his brand HRX, Hrithik Roshan is now set to launch the HRX Signature Collection — a line that is as unique as the actor himself. Sex symbols of Bollywood 'Dunno Y 2' trailer sparks curiosity The trailer of Dunno Y 2.. Life Is A Moment, sequel to Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyun, has sparked a curiosity with its tongue-in-cheek humour. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Soon, your clothes can be turned into touchscreens Tech giant Google is planning to make clothes act like touchscreens by weaving conductive yarns into textiles. In a first, China unveils facial-recognition ATM Chinese researchers have successfully developed the first automated teller machine (ATM) with facial recognition technology to reduce the risk of theft, media reports said. Hypnotize to fertilize? Fertility specialists are using hypnotherapy and meditation to improve conception rates in women undergoing IVF More Science News»

		Sports
		Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis sail into French Open quarterfinals Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their winning run as they advanced to the quarterfinal of the French Open women's doubles event on Sunday. No decision on Indo-Pak cricket series: Sushma Swaraj No decision has yet been taken on Indo-Pak cricket series, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday. Deepika Kumari wins bronze in Archery World Cup Deepika Kumari outclassed Chang Hye Jin of Korea in straight sets to clinch the bronze medal in the women's individual recurve event of the World Cup. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 basic rules for smartphones and tablets iPhone text crash bug hits Twitter and Snapchat The bug that can strike with simple text, also affects Twitter and permanently breaks Snapchat text chat. Power Bank review: One Plus, APC Smartphones technology has evolved leaps and bounds but battery backup still remains a pain point. More Technology News»

		Education
		Country motifs The founders of a brand that specialises in souvenirs from India on what inspired them to launch the collection Start now Desire, excitement, passion and a never-give-up spirit are among the key traits required to go entrepreneurial, says Praveen Sinha, founder and MD, jabong.com. Drive the change ​The automobile industry is an example of how manufacturing can transform the economy of an area and create jobs More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Parents, pupils flock to hear industry experts speak on lesser known careers The Mission Admission seminars on alternate careers, organized by The Times of India, gave students a chance to interact with professionals to help them decide on a career. Junior colleges went that extra mile to prepare students for big day High school, they say, is a lab. Hoisting the ambitions of several students, this year, junior colleges experimented with a new model of teaching. Result: A jump in overall scores. Domestic help drugs Malad couple, flees with jewellery A domestic help allegedly drugged his employers, husband-wife duo, in Malad on Friday night and is suspected to have fled with jewellery and other stuff. The police have registered a case of attempted murder and causing hurt by means of poison etc More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		CIC slams Delhi land-owning agencies for 'harassing' 77-year-old Pulling up three land-owning agencies of Delhi for “harassment’’ of land owners, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the land and building department and land acquisition collectors to provide information on compensation. 200 Delhi police teams to keep tab on Shab-e-Barat revellers The traffic police will deploy 200 teams to check revellers on Shab-e-Barat on Tuesday night. Luxury housing project under Delhi HC lens A proposed high-end luxury residential project on a five-acre land in prime area of south Delhi is under lens of the Delhi high court over the issue of possession rights. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		App to give info on land, plot number to buyers Eyeing a piece of land but unsure of buying it? Soon, finding out details of land records will be as easy as booking a cab on your smartphone — thanks to an app that will be unveiled in the next few weeks. All you need to do is key in your name and mobile number. Goa to tax pvt vehicles from border districts From Monday, the Goa government will levy taxes on private vehicles with border districts’ registration. It had previously exempted entry tax for private vehicles from border towns and taluks of Belagavi and Uttara Kannada. Techies hone skills of engg students Born to a farmer in a small Shivamogga village, communicating with ease was Chinmaya M’s biggest hurdle. Even his degree in electronics and communication hardly helped in boosting his confidence. His writing and technical skills also remained poor for a long time. However, things changed for the better when he met Shivaraj Dharne, an Intel veteran of 10 years. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Thanks to Hyderabad, KCR is on a roll A year after he got his new state, K Chandrasekhar Rao is on a roll. Reason: he has got Hyderabad. Parents use 'corrective rape' to 'straight'en their gay kids Imagine your parents getting you raped to bring you on to the right path! 4 kg gold hidden in plane toilets seized A ‘mysterious’ air passenger from Muscat made a vain bid to smuggle in four kilograms of gold biscuits by hiding them in toilets of an Air India flight that landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International (RGI) Airport in the wee hours of Saturday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		DMK unleashes a battery of talking heads on primetime TV A couple of months after the ruling AIADMK formed a nine-member panel for taking part in television debates, DMK came up with its list of 13 spokespersons. The committee comprises former MP TKS Elangovan, senior leaders like KS Radhakrishnan, students’ wing secretary Ila Pukazhendhi, former MLA M Appavu besides nine advocates. Jayalalithaa seeks PM help for return of fisherman's body Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use diplomatic channels to ensure that the body of a fisherman shot dead by suspected pirates near Saudi Arabia recently, was brought back to India. Late monsoon good news for state, keeps hot winds at bay The whole country is waiting with bated breath for the onset of south-west monsoon, the progress of which the India Meteorological Department has described as ‘sluggish’. This, however, could be good news for Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Naroda Gaam massacre: Missing riot case witness traced The city crime branch was finally able to track down early on Sunday morning a witness of the 2002 Naroda Gaam massacre case who had gone missing a day earlier. 5k women to keep hawk eye on anti-socials in Ahmedabad These 5,000 women attached to 500 Mahila Samitis formed in the city, are ready to strike and it is not only the anti-social elements who will have run for the cover, but the local police too will have to act fast to save their image. De-addiction clinic for tobacco users opens in Ahmedabad Clinic opens in city to counsel people on how to give up smoking. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad sizzles at 46.3 degrees C, rain expected soon Blistering weather conditions continue to prevail in the Sangam city, making life difficult for the denizens. Two auto thieves held in Allahabad, 16 bikes recovered Two members of a gang of auto thieves, active in Kydganj and Naini, were arrested on Saturday. Video-conferencing to link jails, courts All jails in the state would soon be connected to courts of respective districts with video-conferencing facility. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Police arrest ARSS chief for masterminding attack on railway officer Subash Agarwal, chairman of infrastructure conglomerate ARSS, was on Sunday arrested on charges of masterminding Saturday’s attack on a senior employee of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in Bhubaneswar. Gamang quits Congress, says his vote didn't fell Vajpayee government It was being speculated for a long time. On Saturday, it was made official. Former chief minister and nine-time MP Giridhar Gamang resigned from primary membership of Congress. Masked men tie up Pipili judge, rob his CDA house A group of masked robbers on Saturday looted ornaments, cash and a car worth around Rs 15 lakh from the house of retired Orissa high court judge PK Mohanty by tying up his entire family. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Gang member nabbed with stolen vehicles worth Rs 1 crore A member of an interstate vehicle lifters gang has been arrested and seven commercial vehicles worth over Rs 1 crore that he sold after allegedly changing engine and chassis number were recovered from him. 'Bapu' and 'Ek Kahani Bastar ki' staged at Shaheed Bhavan in Bhopal On the last day of the Children’s Theatre Festival, two plays, respectively titled Bapu (directed by Bishana Chouhan) and Ek Kahani Bastar Ki (directed by Saurabh Anant) were staged at Shaheed Bhavan. 'A Kind Of True Story' staged at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal The play A Kind Of True Story, directed by Kalyani Hiwale, was staged at Bharat Bhavan this weekend. The story of youngsters struggling to get work in Mumbai, the play was presented by a repertoire from tinsel town. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Painted rooftops: 500 buildings face Rs 50,000 penalty After finding that around 500 buildings have not painted their rooftops with green or post-office red colours, in compliance with the Himachal Pradesh high court orders, the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has now decided to impose heavy penalty on the defaulters. Facing staff crunch, building branch struggles with work The municipal corporation's building branch is facing an acute shortage of manpower. Taking the outdoors head-on Away from Ludhiana's polluted environs, a group of 12 women took the great outdoors head-on in the suburbs of the city on Sunday, shifting between cycling on tarmac and off-road tracks. More Chandigarh News»

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