News Digest: This government should have the grace to acknowledge the work done by the UPA: P Chidambaram

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		Tuesday, June 02, 2015
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		India
		This government should have the grace to acknowledge the work done by the UPA: P Chidambaram You have misunderstood the context in which “suit boot sarkar” was used. As I understand it, it is a short hand way of saying that this government has been pro corporate rather than pro- farmer or pro poor or pro- working class. Tamil nadu gets $300mn from World Bank to improve roads The World Bank has sanctioned a loan of US $300 million (around Rs 1,800 crore) for Tamil Nadu to improve its roads. The line of credit is part of the second Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project. Accused from Jindal group came to me for favourable verdict: Judge A hearing into a Coalgate-related case on Monday began on an embarrassing note for the defendants as the judge hinted that he had “again” been approached by an accused in alleged pursuit of a favourable verdict. More India News»

		Business
		7.5% Q4 GDP growth may be revised downward The high January-March GDP growth figure of 7.5%, which elevated India to the position of the fastest growing large economy in the world, even ahead of China for the comparable period, may be short-lived as there is a high probability of its downward revision in about three months. 'Rent seeking' cos unhappy with govt: Piyush Goyal Coal, power and renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal, on Monday, described the section of industry unhappy with the slow pace of change on the ground in Narendra Modi's first year in office as rent seeking and unable to adjust in the new transparent era ushered in by the BJP-led government. Pawan Munjal new Hero MotoCorp chairman Passing the baton to his son Pawan Munjal, top industrialist Brijmohan Lall Munjal today stepped aside as Executive Chairman of two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp to take up an non-executive role. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change boosts rain in Africa's Sahel region: Study Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. Feeling breathless in 'gas chamber' Delhi As the Centre and state governments in NCR dither on fixing air quality, the capital’s image is taking a beating and its residents are paying the price of bad air with their health. New round of UN talks seeks a shape to climate deal UN climate talks were to resume in Bonn on Monday, tasked with sculpting a historic deal on greenhouse gases due to be sealed in Paris little more than six months from now. More Environment News»

		World
		Migrant children face labour, sex exploitation in Italy In a cavernous market just outside Rome, migrant boys from North Africa shunt trolleys stacked high with crates of melons, garlic, tomatoes, strawberries and other Italian produce. Kerry heads home after breaking his leg US Secretary of State John Kerry left Europe for the United States aboard a special military aircraft on Monday after breaking his leg in a cycling accident. Up to 70 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash Up to 70 people were killed in Nigeria, many of them burnt alive, when a fuel tanker crashed into a busy bus station in the southeast city of Onitsha and exploded, Red Cross officials said on Monday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Exclusive: Salman Khan in 'Selfie le le re' song In his upcoming Eid release, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Salman Khan’s introduction in the film is with a song titled ‘Selfie le le re’ that has been composed by Pritam and choreographed by Remo D’Souza. I was almost a loser in 'Judaai': Anil Kapoor When the star cast of Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do arrived in Ahmedabad, it looked like a family on a fun trip. Team Dil Dhadakne Do with Milkha Singh According to the promise made, Farhan Akhtar held a special screening of Dil Dhadakne Do for Milkha Singh. The cast and crew was also present for the special screening and even clicked pictures with the great sprinter. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Indian students bag 30K euro jackpot from Airbus A team of Indian students have won the global 30,000 euro jackpot from Airbus for creating the world’s first airplane that generates its own power by the vibration of its wings which can later be used to power in-flight systems. Groups press FDA to approve 'women's Viagra' Those questions are being raised in a campaign that is pressing the Food and Drug Administration to approve a pill aimed at restoring lost libido in women. Bengaluru firm researches on treating Pompe, a rare disorder Nidhi Shirol, 14, is battling a rare disease, Pompe. The absence of sugar-storing enzyme in her body has made all the difference. Her family spends a whopping Rs 1 crore every year on treatment. More Science News»

		Sports
		Don't yet know about my role in advisory committee: Ganguly Despite being unclear about his role in the BCCI advisory committee, Sourav Ganguly is happy to be clubbed with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. Djokovic, Nadal to meet in French Open quarterfinals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will clash in a French Open quarterfinal blockbuster in one of the sport's most-eagerly awaited clashes of recent times. Roger Federer reaches 11th French Open quarterfinal Second seed Roger Federer reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 11th time on Monday with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over France's Gael Monfils. More Sports News»

		Technology
		13 companies barred from applying for H-1B visa In sales, Snapdeal closes in on Flipkart Online marketplace Snapdeal has hit a sales run rate of $3.5 billion this month, what is known as gross merchandise value (GMV) in e-commerce parlance, bringing it closer to the scale of Flipkart, the country’s largest e-tailer. DoT panel submits report on net neutrality A telecom department panel on net neutrality submitted its report to the communications & IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad over the weekend. More Technology News»

		Education
		Maharashtra SSC exam result likely to be announced this weekend The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is likely to declare the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam result by this weekend. For The Budding Engineer... Exam season has ended, but testing times have not. Students are now stressed out over what career path to choose. Engineering is a popular choice, mainly because people believe the stream has a wide range of career options and career growth, offers social status, and is a well-trodden path to success. Engineering streams are aplenty, and students are often undecided over what stream is best suited for them. TOI seeks to list out a few engineering streams and why that stream is meant for you. Bengalureans top 6 of 7 streams in CET, but city ranking drops Students from Bengaluru have excelled in CET 2015, topping the six of the seven streams. However, Bengaluru’s overall ratings have dropped, with 39 students in the top 10 ranks across the seven streams, down from 45 last year. More Education News»

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		Delhi
		Uber driver tries to kiss passenger in Gurgaon A 21-year-old woman has accused the driver of an Uber cab of trying to kiss her after she got off at her destination in Gurgaon on May 29, landing the taxi-hailing company in a fresh controversy barely six months after the alleged rape of a passenger in Delhi led to the service being banned in the capital. Plea for equal relief after boy's school assault As a 12-year-old boy he was grabbed from inside his school and sexually assaulted by senior students. Faced with severe psychological trauma the boy was forced to change his school and shift home to another south Delhi colony. Boy, grandfather killed as SUV hits scooter A 15-year-old boy and his grandfather were mowed down by a speeding Toyota Fortuner near Ashoka Niketan traffic signal, Yojna Vihar crossing, on Monday morning. Rishab, a Class VII student of Amity International School, Vasundhara, was riding pillion on his grandfather’s scooter. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Apathetic Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike turns KR Park into junkyard Food waste, used paper plates, construction material, dry leaves - name it and you'll find it in this dumpyard. It's not a landfill we're talking about but a premier lung space in the city. Bangalore KSRTC launches washing machine for buses Now KSRTC buses will get a soap bath in an automatic washing machine in depots in Bengaluru. Engineering graduate caught for selling ganja An engineering graduate from Odisha, who came in search of a job in the city was caught while he was found selling ganja his single room accommodation from BTM Layout II stage in the city on Saturday. More Bangalore News»

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		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu lifts power cuts for industries In a big relief to industries, saddled with high production capacity but low demand, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced lifting of power cuts from June 5. While the 20% power cut for high tension users during non-peak hours would be eased completely, the 90% load shedding during peak hour between 6pm and 10pm would be lifted only up to September 30. Woman dies falling from joyride A 42-year-old woman died on Monday after she slipped down from a ‘Frisbee ride’ at an exhibition set up on Lady Willingdon College grounds on Kamarajar Salai on Sunday night. Woman dies after falling from amusement ride in Chennai A 42-year-old woman died after she fell from an amusement ride at an exhibition on Lady Willingdon College Grounds in Chennai on Sunday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pens worth Rs 5 lakhs stolen A stationery store in Ambawadi was targeted by thieves who decamped with Rs 1.10 lakh in cash and 43 high-end pens worth Rs 5 lakh. Police have started investigation on the basis of the CCTV footage found from the spot. Builder's kin crashes SUV into 12 people, kills 2 A father-son duo was crushed to death and 10 others injured when a speeding SUV driven by a builder’s kin, who is a resident of near by Shah-e-Alam area, ran over people sleeping outside their hutments near Chandola lake, at 2.30 am on Monday. Follow tariff orders, GERC tells GUVNL The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has warned the state-run Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) to comply ‘scrupulously’ with its tariff orders in the case of making payments to the solar photovoltaic power project developers. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Year 2020 to see 7 million deaths due to tobacco' Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) organised a CME (continuous medical education) at AMA Hall on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2015 on Sunday to highlight the ill effects of tobacco and treatment of tobacco related cancers. Neglected 300-yr-old Ayurvedic manuscripts to be preserved Regional Manuscript Library, the lone government manuscript library in the state, has added to its treasure around 300-year-old manuscripts of medical papers and volumes penned by Ayurvedacharyas, who have elaborated symptoms and cure of common and chronic diseases by Himalayan herbs. Woman kingpin among five vehicle lifters held The district police, with the help of crime branch and Jhunsi police, busted an inter-state gang of vehicles thieves, by arresting its kingpin Sweta Gupta and five gang members. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Niramaya served 4.40 lakh in its first month: Govt Around 4.40 lakh patients benefitted from the government’s free medicine scheme 'Niramaya' in the past one month after it was rolled out on May 1, the government said on Monday. Orissa CM raps top cops for robbery at ex-judge's house As police groped in dark about Saturday’s armed robbery at the house of retired Orissa high court judge P K Mohanty in Cuttack, chief minister Naveen Patnaik pulled up DGP Sanjeev Marik and twin cities commissioner of police R P Sharma on Monday and directed them to crack the case immediately. Hectic parleys to locate IIM site at Sambalpur During his two-day visit, Sahoo said he would hold discussions with the district administration on Monday to provide inputs to the state government for replying to the queries of ministry of human resources development in New Delhi on June 5. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP scores poorly in social infra: ASSOCHAM Madhya Pradesh government needs to take significant steps to improve social infrastructure for equitable development and social empowerment for sustainable economic growth. Lightning kills one at Khajuraho, causes little damage to temple A 17 year old girl died after being struck by lightning at western group of temples in Khajuraho. Tribal woman gang raped in Shivpuri Suspected of practicing witchcraft, a tribal woman was gang raped at a distant village in Shivpuri in northern Madhya Pradesh on late Saturday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Buns or braids, keep it messy, girls Summer definitely gives girls with long hair a tough time.And keeping those tresses flowing at a party means inviting even more trouble. Man held for smuggling illicit liquor A man was arrested by police department's anti-narcotics and anti-illicit liquor wing with possession of 11 cartons of illicit alcohol on Monday. Making Ludhiana a better place to breathe These young innovative minds of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College may help reduce air pollution with smokeless biomass briquettes machine with waste materials like saw dust, coffee husk, coconut shells, agro-waste and paddy straw. More Chandigarh News»

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