News Digest: Jaya reluctant to walk the red carpet after 7-month hiatus

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		Saturday, May 23, 2015
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		India
		Jaya reluctant to walk the red carpet after 7-month hiatus The red carpet was literally laid out below the Gemini flyover for AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa to reach the statue of Periyar, the Dravidian movement founder. Traffic comes to a standstill on Amma's day out Normally, 25-year-old D Yuvaraj takes barely 20 minutes to commute by bus from his house in Saidapet to his office on Anna Salai.  Jaya's 1st show in 7 moths floors thousands Jayalalithaa supporters take over chennai with drumbeats and dance but, stuck for hours, commuters fret. More India News»

		Business
		India beefing up forex reserves: RBI Governor of Reserve Bank of India Raghuram Rajan on Friday said that in recent times India has built up layers against volatile capital inflows by beefing up its foreign exchange reserves, improving its macro economy that included lower current account deficit and fiscal deficit and focusing on economic growth. GoAir cuts schedule of flights by 10% Wadia Group carrier GoAir’s troubles seem to be mounting by the day. The airline is learnt to have cut its schedule by at least 10% in recent days. SBI Q4 net up 23% on biz rejig, higher recovery The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has witnessed a healthy 23% growth in net profit in the fourth quarter of 2014-15 owing to business consolidation, better recovery and higher treasury income. More Business News»

		Environment
		Pench Tiger Reserve scores conservation goal with football In a unique initiative, the Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, has taken to football to conserve tigers by organizing camps with youth groups from protected areas. Platform for cities and cos for their climate actions by UN As the world is looking for various options to galvanise different forces for taking actions against the challenges of climate change, the United Nations (UN) has launched a unique platform where companies, cities, regions and investors will be able to directly register their "climate action commitments" and show to the global community what all they are doing to face the common threat of global warming. Fewer trees forcing hornbills to build nests in buildings A decrease in the number of trees is forcing birds to change their behaviour and find shelter in concrete structures for their survival. Adapting to new surroundings, Indian Grey Hornbill built a nest in a hole (cavity) on second floor of a multi-storey residential building in Old Palasia area. Till now, Hornbills made nests only in cavities inside tree trunks. More Environment News»

		World
		Gunfight in western Mexico kills at least 42: Officials The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said at least two federal police died in the morning clash near Tanhuato in the state of Michoacan, near the border with Jalisco, a region home to Mexico's second-biggest city, Guadalajara. 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off Solomon Islands: USGS The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), 205 kilometres from Kirakira and 448 kilometres from the capital Honiara. Ireland holds vote on same-sex marriages Another referendum took place on Britain’s doorstep but thankfully, this one didn’t give Prime Minister David Cameron sleepless nights. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'The Mehras are different than the Akhtars' Zoya Akhtar, 42,is a director with a distinct cinematic voice. She likes making mainstream cinema, but stays away from following a formula. She is emotional, sensitive and warm and her love for people is what makes her make films with ensemble casts. Sana Khan in 'Grand Masti sequel' Controversy’s favourite child Sana Khan is back to Bollywood after featuring in the Salman Khan-starrer Jai Ho. Actresses in bikinis in their debut films More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Dogs have been man's best friend longer than we thought Dogs may have been domesticated by humans about 27,000 to 40,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought, according to a new analysis of ancient wolf DNA. Self-destructing devices to help reduce e-waste Scientists have developed electronic devices that can self-destruct on demand when heated, a step towards reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing. Scientists turn blood cells into neurons In a breakthrough, scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher, have successfully converted adult human blood cells into neurons. More Science News»

		Sports
		Chennai beat Bangalore to set up summit clash with Mumbai Riding on a match-winning 46-ball 56 by Michael Hussey, CSK registered a 3-wicket victory over RCB in the second qualifier of the IPL in Ranchi on Friday. Pak mark 6-year home return with win over Zimbabwe Pakistan celebrated international cricket's return after six years with a five-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the first T20 international at a packed Gaddafi Stadium. Sri Lanka probe finds evidence of sex bribes in women's team Sri Lanka's sports ministry said that an investigation had found evidence that members of the national women's team had been forced to perform sexual favours in order to earn places in the squad. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 highest-paid executives of Infosys Like every year, Infosys's SEC filing this year too reveals its highest-paid executives. Here's over to Infosys's 5 highest-paid executives... Moto E 4G vs Lenovo A6000 Plus: Which one to buy If you are in the market for a compact budget smartphone, then Motorola’s 4G-enabled Moto E (Gen 2) and Lenovo’s A6000 Plus will right on top of your list. So, read on to find out which one you should buy, Moto E 4G or Lenovo A6000 Plus. Modi gains 12 million Facebook followers in first year as PM With a total of 28 million followers on Facebook, Modi maintains his position as the second most-followed world leader, behind US president Barack Obama. More Technology News»

		Education
		Zilla parishad school students in Kolhapur to sport colourful uniforms The primary education department of the Kolhapur zilla parishad has selected the colours for the school uniforms for the government-run schools in 12 talukas of the district. No Rajasthan govt school makes it to RBSE merit list In a setback to government schools, no student made into the merit list of commerce and science Class XII board results, which were announced on Friday. Rajasthan's commerce topper aspires to be a lawyer Inspired by judicial activism in India, Rajat Goyal, who stood first in Class XII commerce exams by securing 97.4% has decided to take a one-year break. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mountains of imported coal making Sewri residents sick You may have mistaken them for hills on the island city’s eastern seaboard while zipping by on the Freeway Far from the madding crowd: Many now opt for farm stays for a holiday Twenty-six years ago, Hemant Chhabra left his city job and life behind to get back to his roots. Rescued from smugglers, 337 turtles will crawl free today On Friday evening, 337 turtles of over 500 that had been rescued from smugglers at Mumbai international airport last month were being bundled into tiny, comfortable crates in Thane. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Settling down: AAP govt's first 100 days TOI takes stock of what the Kejriwal government, which came to power on the plank of good governance, did in its first 100 days. AAP govt 100 days: Three ministers at work — long hours and some results ​Arvind Kejriwal had taken over on February 14 as CM on a non-confrontationist note, promising “systemic change, good governance and cooperation with the Centre” to all those who felt betrayed by the chaotic protests of those 49 days of AAP. Relief as many corrupt face the heat but well-entrenched nexus survives The Arvind Kejriwalled government had a stated agenda to curb corruption. Hundred days on, success has been, let's say , erratic. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IPS officer was guest of lottery kingpin for a night The investigation into the alleged nexus between lottery kingpin Pari Rajan and a top city police officer has uncovered shocking details. PU mess forces govt to put off CET and ComedK results After three days of intense protests over errors in the II PU results, the Karnataka government on Friday gave in to students' demand and put off declaration of the CET and ComedK results till June 1. 'Karnataka govt not giving space for NDA's Jan Aushadis' Union minister for chemicals and fertilizers HN Ananth Kumar on Friday expressed displeasure with the state government for not allotting space for the Centre's ambitious plan to set up generic medicine shops (Jan Aushadi) in Karnataka. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Gross neglect afflicts state cancer hospital It might have been recognized as an apex cancer centre in India by none other than the World Health Organisation only six months ago, but the state-run Mehdi Nawaz Jung (MNJ) Institute of Oncology is clearly not in the pink of health. Minor gang-raped, murdered near Hyderabad In a glaring reminder that roads continue to remain unsafe for women in Telangana, a 15-year-old tribal girl was abducted, gang-raped and murdered by five miscreants in Rangareddy district on late Thursday evening. Heat wave intensifies in Hyderabad Searing heat intensified across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with the mercury maintaining its upward trend and heat wave sweeping across large parts, claiming over 101 lives in both states on Friday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Panneerselvam did his duty to his Amma, if not to the state Not many in the AIADMK would have wanted to be in 64-year-old Ottakara Thevar Panneerselvam's shoes and fewer still envied his responsibilities. Traffic comes to a standstill on Amma's day out Normally, 25-year-old D Yuvaraj takes barely 20 minutes to commute by bus from his house in Saidapet to his office on Anna Salai. Posters hail Jaya, thank `Lord' Kumaraswamy “Victory for Amma,“ screamed a hoarding on Anna Salai. At the bottom, it added: “Praises to the almighty Lord Kumaraswamy.“ The message was not lost on people who have been busy discussing Justice Kumaraswamy's verdict acquitting Jayalalithaa. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		3 pharma giants keen to open medical colleges Three leading healthcare companies - Cadila Pharmaceuticals (IA Modi group), Torrent Pharma and Apollo Group - have expressed interest in establishing three new medical colleges in the state via the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. Tibet trespass: Cops on duty held 'negligent' All police officers, including IPS officer Manoj Ninama, responsible for security at Gandhi Ashram during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit last year have been found guilty of negligence in connection with the trespassing by Tibetan activist Tenzin Tsundue. Copying cases hit historic high in Gujarat, rise 6,000% Gujarat has recorded a sky-rocketing rise of over 6,000% in copying cases in the SSC and HSC board exams. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Anti-ragging undertaking must in Allahabad University Every student seeking admission to the Allahabad University in the new academic session and his/her parents would have to submit a duly signed undertaking authorizing authorities to initiate suitable action if found involved in any kind of ragging. Driver killed in bid to loot Rs 50 lakh The driver of a van of State Bank of India carrying Rs 50 lakh in cash from the main branch to Dubey Ka Purwa village in Pratapgarh district was killed when two miscreants opened fire and tried to loot the cash. Boat capsizes in Yamuna, three missing Three persons were missing when a boat, carrying 18 persons capsized in Yamuna. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha announces to increase pre-metric scholarship The state government on Friday announced to hike the pre-matriculation scholarships for students belonging to scheduled tribe (ST) and scheduled caste (SC) communities. Niramaya: Govt vowed insurance, offered medicines In the run up to 2014 assembly elections, the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in its manifesto had promised to launch ‘Niramaya,’ an insurance scheme for mentally retarded and autistic children. Odisha vigilance arrests cop for taking bribe State vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Dhauli police station on charges of accepting bribe inside the police station. The 'tainted' cop, identified as Debi Prasad Dash, was caught with graft of Rs 10,000 in cash. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Railway services disrupted in Bhopal division due to Gujjar agitation Train services will remain disrupted in Bhopal division and diversions were be carried out in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district as the agitation by the members of Gujjar community, demanding 5 % reservation in government jobs, entered the second day on Friday. Woman suffers acid attack, assailant found dead within minutes at same spot A 25-year-old woman trainer at a Bhopal gym suffered 50% burns after a middle-aged stalker hurled acid on her face early on Friday. Delayed rescue kills a train-hit tiger in Madhya Pradesh A full grown male tiger, hit by a speeding train, succumbed to injuries in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sexual harassment case: Home guard jawan discharged Punjab home guard Sukhwinder Singh, posted at Chehratta in Amritsar district, was on Friday discharged from duty on charges of harassing and making obscene gestures at a UK national on board an Amritsar-Delhi train. Rohtang Pass: SC seeks HP govt reply against NGT order The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from Himachal Pradesh government on a plea challenging the order of green tribunal banning the entry of all diesel and petrol tourist vehicles in Rohtang pass till August 14 and limiting the number of vehicles entering the area to 1,000 per day. Narayan Sai named in attempt to murder case Panipat police has named Narayan Sai, son of self styled godman Asaram Bapu, in an attempt to murder case registered into the attack on Mahender Chawla. More Chandigarh News»

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