News Digest: Food Talk - Indian snacks are loaded with trans fat

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 18, 2015
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		India
		Food Talk - Indian snacks are loaded with trans fat The directive of US Food and Drug Administration to food manufacturers for removing artificial trans fat from products has led experts in India to demand similar action. Maharashtra's barely-paid nude models finally get a raise More people may turn up to pose as draped, nude and semi-nude models for students of fine arts colleges now that the Maharashtra government has announced an almost three-fold rise in their honorarium. State power must for growth of religion: Badal With assembly elections in Punjab just 18 months away, chief minister Parkash Singh Badal took many by surprise on Wednesday when he said that "religion can't be protected without capturing state power". More India News»

		Business
		Govt cancels 22 SEZs, gives more time to 27 to execute projects The government has cancelled approvals of 22 special economic zones, including that of Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation and True Developers, as no "satisfactory" progress was made to execute the projects. India raises solar capacity target five times The government is reaching for the Sun by raising the target for adding solar power capacity five times to 100,000MW by 2022. India rejects Kazakh offer for Abai oil field Nearly two years after Kazakhstan blocked India's USD 5 billion deal to buy stake in the Kashagan oilfield, ONGC Videsh Ltd has said the offer of an alternative mid-sized Abai oil block in Caspian Sea is not attractive enough. More Business News»

		Environment
		WCCB seeks timely report on wildlife offences In a move to step up action against offences involving wildlife, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has written to various agencies including CBI, paramilitary forces, customs and state police units, asking them to report all such crimes to it. Most of world's groundwater reserves depleted: Nasa satellite study About one third of Earth's largest groundwater reserves are being rapidly depleted by human consumption, according to a new study led by the University of California, Irvine. India, China need cleaner air to keep death rate steady Never mind lowering the rate of death from air pollution in India and China. Just keeping those rates steady will demand urgent action to clear the skies, according to a report published on Tuesday. More Environment News»

		World
		Islamic State shoots down Iraqi fighter plane Islamic State said on Thursday it had shot down an Iraqi fighter plane north of the city of Ramadi in Anbar Province. New York Times apologizes over Irish student story The article discussed Tuesday's tragedy and took a critical look at the J-1 visa program that allows thousands of young people from Ireland to work in the United States. Secret police detentions of activists on the rise in Egypt The knock on the door came just before midnight, a group of plainclothes police demanding that 29-year-old Fatma el-Sayed, an activist with one of Egypt's secular opposition groups, come with them. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kareena doesn't want to ruin body with tattoos Getting my name tattooed was Saif’s personal choice. It is his way of proving he loves me and is committed to me for life. Ranbir's Pakistani fan bags a Bollywood film Ranbir Kapoor’s fans took the social media by storm when his team posted his first ever video message online about a month back addressed to an ardent fan from Pakistan. Salman's Bajrangi Bhaijaan now a painting Salman Khan’s love for the canvas is well-known and when he posted a painting, a rendering of his and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s characters from Bajrangi Bhaijaan, we couldn’t help but wonder if the superstar himself has painted it. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cancer drugs can be tested on pet dogs with tumours Pet dogs may be humans' best friends in a new arena - cancer treatment, according scientists who say that the canines can serve as useful models for studying new cancer drugs. Isro's 'Gagan' to provide navigational support to railways Isro has said it will provide navigational support to the country's railways through 'Gagan' (GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation) system. Astronomers report finding earliest stars that enriched cosmos Astronomers said on Wednesday that they had discovered a lost generation of monster stars that ushered light into the universe after the Big Bang and that jump-started the creation of the elements needed for planets and life before disappearing forever. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rain threat looms large again over India-Bangladesh ODIs That India, ranked No. 3 in the ICC ratings, are taking their first ODI since they exited the World Cup semifinal on March 26 very seriously is not in doubt. 'Indians haven't forgiven me for Sachin wicket' Australian speedster Glenn McGrath said that the Indian fans still haven't forgiven him for getting iconic Sachin Tendulkar out in the 2003 World Cup final. Indian men win, women lose in HWL practice games Indian men's team spanked USA 4-0 in their third practice match even as women lost 1-2 to Italy in their second warm-up game ahead of HWL Semifinal. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 highest-paying tech companies in the US Online jobs and and careers site Glassdoor recently released a report which identifies the 15 companies with the highest median total compensation as reported by US-based employees on the Glassdoor website over the past year. Infosys planning to change appraisal process Sources said Sikka, who took charge as Infosys CEO in August last year, wants to do away with the existing bell curve process. Review: Apple CarPlay on Pioneer AVIC - F970BT We’ll only focus on the Apple CarPlay feature of the entertainment system. More Technology News»

		Education
		Marginal rise in No. of girls qualifying JEE Of the 3,049 girls who passed for JEE (Main) this year, Indore’s Krati Tiwari with AIR 47, is the topper. The number of girls qualifying in the exam saw a marginal rise from the previous year’s 3,009. Marathi in CBSE, ICSE & IB curricula in Maharashtra To ensure that students from schools affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE and CIE boards in the state know Marathi, the education department has decided to incorporate the language in their curriculum. 26,456 students qualify in JEE (Advanced), students can view results from today IIT-Bombay zone recorded the best performance in JEE (Advanced) this year among the seven zones, with 50% more students qualifying for the coveted IIT seats as compared with 2014. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC denies anticipatory bail to kin of Congress MLA The Bombay high court rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Shankar Mhetre, brother of Congress MLA and former state minister Siddhram Mhetre, in a case related to attempting to murder a government servant. Muslims prepare to observe Ramzan from tomorrow With the annual fast of Ramzan expected to begin Friday, shopping markets are fast filling with Muslims buying skull caps, dates, prayer mats and copies of the Holy Quran as they prepare to spend time in prayer and reflection. 'Rain tree infections to worsen in monsoon' A team of scientists that recently inspected and diagnosed the infested rain trees in Mumbai have submitted their report to the BMC’s garden superintendent. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Check if old age home had permit' Social welfare minister Sandeep Kumar has ordered an enquiry into the old age home in Rangpuri Pahari where around 35 residents died in the past three months reportedly due to shortage of potable water. Govt proposal impractical, say experts Implementing the government’s plan to make discoms pay for unscheduled power cuts may not be as simple as it sounds. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) says a provision for penalties for non-supply of power already exists in the Delhi Electricity Supply Code and Performance Regulations and wonders how two different schemes for penalizing discoms could be enforced. LG paves way for home guards in DTC buses Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday made way for relieving of home guards from the police force so that they can be deployed as bus marshals. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Correa's designs lent distinct look to Bengaluru's homes, offices His work found space across the world, and Bengaluru too treasures some of Charles Correa's most iconic buildings and a few carefully preserved residences. Foot firmly in mouth, Karnataka minister says yoga is for rich and lazy In a statement that could embarrass the Congress government in the state, social welfare minister H Anjaneya on Wednesday said yoga is for the "rich and lazy'' and people who don't have time to exercise. Karnataka Examination Authority website crashes, no entry for CET students It was a day of anxiety, frustration and disappointment for CET candidates who attempted the online trial option entry, as the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) website crashed on Wednesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		From Secunderabad, the `architect' of India India's greatest proponent of modern architecture ­ that's what best describes Charles Correa who breathed his last following a brief illness at his Mumbai residence late on Tuesday night. He was 84. Stephenson, daughter depose before court Amid tight security, the third additional chief metropolitan magistrate of Hyderabad on Wednesday recorded the statement of nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson. Spurious seeds haunt Mahbubnagar farmers The spectre of spurious seeds is once again haunting cotton farmers in Mahbubnagar district in the run up to the kharif season this year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai slums: Boardrooms of carrom Once an industrial hub, home to leftist politics and the birthplace of the city's urban argot, North Chennai is now re-emerging as a sunrise zone for real estate and re-development. Roadhogs on Marina ignored, cops prefer to go after ECR bikers The traffic police in the city end up catching the wrong guys on most occasions. Fiddler on the road When it comes to enforcing traffic laws, our city police are either extremely lackadaisical or just plain clueless. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Compulsory voting set for the ink Despite growing opposition to the idea, the state government has decided to go ahead and implement the provision in Gujarat Local Bodies (Amendment) Act making voting compulsory in all local body elections. Local body polls this year are scheduled in October 2015. Multilingual push for Make in Gujarat As part of the Make in Gujarat initiative, the state government is planning to go multilingual, not just to attract national but also international players to the state. Gujarat jawan loses war against his birth He fought against his own birth, and lost. Last week, Gujarat high court ruled against Army jawan Rajesh Laljibhai Patel’s plea, ending a 28-year-old legal battle started by his mother, Vijuben, after she conceived him despite undergoing sterilization. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AAP slams 'rise in crime' Volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday raised their voice over alleged deterioration in law and order situation in the state and demanded state authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for it. Four killed, 5 hurt in road accident Four persons, including a minor girl were killed and five others sustained serious injuries after a speeding truck collided head on with a Bolero car near Bhirppur Bazaar road under Karchana police station, here on Tuesday. Justice would be done once probe is over, says CM Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said his government was with journalists and justice would be done after completion of investigation in the Jagendra Singh case. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Police grill Trident Hotel GM over Iyer's 'fake' stay Police on Wednesday interrogated Trident Hotel’s general manager Abhimanyu Lodha, who is in the eye of storm for allegedly allowing Deccan Chronicle vice chairman P K Iyer to stay in alleged fake name. Govt to fast-track acquarium project Problems in land acquisition and alterations in design have delayed the proposed aquarium in Puri. Foundation stone of the Rs 5-crore project was laid in January 2013. Man arrested for 1-cr land fraud Police on Sunday arrested a man on charges of duping some doctors of nearly Rs 1 crore by promising them land in the city. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Arms dealer arrested, 6 firearms recovered An interstate arms dealer was arrested and six firearms and twelve bullets were recovered from him on Wednesday. Families enact scenes from DDLJ at a competition in Bhopal Over 162 families from across Bhopal, Hoshangabad and Vidisha participated in a fun evening organised in the city, after a week-long lineup of activities. MP Rangostav at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal The Madhya Pradesh Rangotsav at Bharat Bhavan is witnessing a steady footfall of theatre lovers ever since the cultural festival kick-started last week. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		15k Class XI forms sold in week It is time for students looking forward to get admission in city-based government schools in Class XI with last date for form submission only three days away. Tribute to Rock Garden creator through art Various organizations in the city are paying tributes to Nek Chand by way of art, something that he is identified with, despite being an untrained artist. Immigration fraud: Girl loses Rs 1 lakh In yet another case of immigration fraud, police here have booked the owner of a Phase VII-based consultancy for allegedly duping a Ferozepur girl of Rs 1 lakh. More Chandigarh News»

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