News Digest: 1 killed, 5 injured in J&K grenade attack

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 26, 2015
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		India
		1 killed, 5 injured in J&K grenade attack One person was killed and five others including a CRPF jawan were injured in a grenade blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday. Cloudburst kills 3 in J&K Three people were killed and nine others were injured after by a cloud burst in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Govt mulls amending law for video recording of court proceedings The proposal to bring in relevant amendments in law was discussed at an advisory council meeting chaired by law minister Sadanada Gowda on July 15. More India News»

		Business
		GST differences ironed out, says Sitharaman The differences over GST (goods and services tax) Bill have been ironed out and the government is "hopeful" of passing it during the current Parliament session, Union minister of state for commerce and industry Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Govt to buy 10,000 tonnes of onions to cool prices With cost of onions inching towards Rs 40 per kg in Delhi, government has fast-tracked procurement of approximately 10,000 tonnes of the key kitchen staple, which can be sold in the open market through fair price shops to stabilize prices. Indian Overseas Bank's net profit dips Indian Overseas Bank's net profit for the first quarter ending June 30 dipped 95% to Rs 14 crore against the Rs 271 crore during the same period last year. More Business News»

		Environment
		Why grass growing out of the Mithi should terrify Mumbai Patches of bright green shrubs and long stalks of grass cropping up within the Mithi river, less than a kilometer from where it begins, look both harmless and rather attractive. In reality, they are terrifying. Panel asks govt not to make changes in green laws Flagging concerns of civil societies, NGOs and experts, a parliamentary panel has asked the government not to rush through the proposals of a high-level committee to bring amendments in six existing green laws, saying it would result in "unacceptable dilution" of the present environment protection architecture. Six 'solar cities' to be developed in northeast Guwahati and five other cities in the northeast will be developed as solar cities to reduce dependency on conventional energy, a top official has said. More Environment News»

		World
		Saudi-led airstrikes kill 120; deadliest so far Saudi-led coalition airstrikes hit a residential area in a quiet Red Sea town in Yemen, killing at least 120 people in the deadliest strike against civilians since the March offensive began, security and medical officials said. Kenya: Obama blends blunt msgs with warm reflections Barack Obama mixed blunt messages to Kenya's leaders on gay rights, corruption and counterterrorism today with warm reflections on his family ties to a nation that considers him a local son. China launches two satellites as it builds GPS rival China launched two new satellites into space on Saturday, state media reported, as it builds a homegrown satellite navigation system to rival the US's Global Positioning System. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ajay: SRK and I have not discussed any film Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film Drishyam is an edge-of-the-seat thriller that is a remake of the blockbuster Malayalam film by the same name, starring the veteran actor Mohan Lal. Celebs head to a wonder spa for weight loss Meow in Austria: If some B-town folk are thin and glowing these days, say hurrah to a wonder spa in Austria that is the new secret get-away. Bollywood's 10 must watch deleted scenes More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Weekends may be overrated for those who like their jobs A study from the US l Bureau of Economic National Bureau of Economic Research has found that people who like their bosses and their work environments get as much pleasure from weekdays as they do from weekends. Giant radio telescope to listen for aliens China is frantically giving finishing touches to the world's largest radio telescope designed to find signs of alien life, following Nasa's recent discovery of `Earth 2.0' with the planet-hunting Kepler space telescope. Researchers shed light on how damaged DNA is repaired In a breakthrough discovery, researchers have revealed how a damaged DNA is transported within a cell and repaired. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL spot-fixing: Court drops charges against Sreesanth, Chandila, Chavan A Delhi court dropped all charges against cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan in the IPL 6 spot-fixing scandal. Spain, Italy meet in World Cup qualifying Qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be no easy task for some of Europe's traditional powers. BCCI sticks to ban on players for time being The BCCI has decided to stick to its ban on the three cricketers for the time being. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iPhone 7 rumour round up: Specs, features & more Excitement is building for the next iPhone — and already a steady trickle of leaks are emerging, about the phone's features, look and specs. Here's a regularly-updated collection of everything we know so far. Accenture India to scrap annual performance reviews Accenture India will soon join the rest of the global firm in scrapping annual performance reviews and rankings. Apple's two biggest challenges in India With only a tiny share of the world's fastest-growing major smartphone market, Apple Inc is stepping up its push into India, with a first targeted TV advertising campaign, expanded retail network and promotional financing schemes. More Technology News»

		Education
		Over 50 students miss medical entrance due to E-way closure Several students were not allowed to enter the exam centres of All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) after they reached beyond the 9.30am deadline. More students in IIT preparatory course this year This year, the IIT preparatory course has close to three times the number of students it had last time—63. PG admissions of Mangalore University to commence from July 27 Mangalore University is set to admit candidates for its various post-graduate departments through central admission and counselling process which starts from July 27 and ends on August 1. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		New AC superfast train between Patna and Mumbai Railways has introduced a new Suvidha AC Superfast Express train between Patna and Mumbai. Churchgate-Mumbai Central jumbo block on Sunday? There will be a jumbo block on the Western Railway between Churchgate and Mumbai Central on Sunday. Processions, 'lezim' to mark Ashadhi Ekadashi tomorrow Monday’s festival of Ashadhi Ekadashi will witness the annual Warkari yatra enter Pandharpur amid pomp and festivity. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi takes to movable feasts Food trucks make their way to Delhi’s culinary map Delhi court says Kejriwal's 'thulla' remark derogatory Days after a Delhi Police constable filed a criminal defamation case against chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over his ‘thulla’ remark, a city court on Friday said that the statement appears to be “derogatory” and “disrespectful” to the entire Delhi Police. Meena asked to explain order to scrap helpline Delhi government has sought an explanation from the joint commissioner of police, M K Meena—posted to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) as chief by LG Najeeb Jung— on how he decided to scrap and replaced anti-corruption helpline 1031, set up following a cabinet decision. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Engineering their careers in a `man's world' One is an engineer who has now become a renowned intellectual and writer; another, a hardcore engineering buff who has the dis tinction of being the first woman engineer from Karnataka and a considerable contributor to the defence aerospace sector. The world is flat More and more women are breaking out of the tyranny of heels and opting for the stylish, cool flat footwear currently flooding both the top and lower ends of the market I am against favouritism, hence being targeted A day after he was allegedly forced to revoke the termination orders of his predecessor Dr P Satish Chandra, Nimhans director Dr N Pradhan said he has been targeted by the faculty. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Pushkarams bring to a halt Pattiseema project works The 12-day grand celebration of the Godavari Pushkaralu has brought to a complete halt the construction works of CM Chandrababu Naidu’s pet irrigation project - Pattiseema. All works on the Rs 1,300 crore lift irrigation project on river Godavari has been stopped for the last 12 days as the major passages and bridges leading to the project site are flooded with pilgrims. TRS, Cong lock horns over shifting of Pranahitha project After facing opposition on various irrigation projects and sharing of water, including the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy lift irrigation project, from Andhra Pradesh, the TRS government is facing criticism over shifting the location of Pranahitha-Chevella project. New office complex: R&B now faces problem of plenty It’s a problem of plenty at the new multi-storied Telangana roads and buildings (R&B) engineer-in-chief (E-in-C) office complex at Errum Manzil. Except for some minor works, the building is ready for inauguration, most probably by chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, in a month or two. However, R&B officials are worried over its occupancy. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Reviving Pallava art through sculptors' kids They sat on the dirty floor of an old class room with colours in paper cups and pieces of wet clay scattered around them. While some sketched images of elephants and tigers on papers, others recreated them using clay. Now women in 20s prone to heart diseases: Experts Heart diseases are fast catching up in women and the high risk group has come down to 25-40 years in both men and women, say cardiology experts. Gathered at a programme to create awareness about cardiac ailments, doctors said that there were 60 different heart diseases but people were aware only of heart attack. Jaya announces water release for Aadi Perukku With storage in Mettur dam crossing the 90feet mark, chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced that water would be released from the reservoir on July 26 for Aadi Perukku celebrations on the banks of river Cauvery in the delta region. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Cops forced to change gutkha cover of Teesta files Personnel of the city crime branch don’t hesitate in giving themselves a new dress at taxpayers’ expense every time they organize an official function. They, however, prefer to give papers of even sensitive cases the ‘gutkha treatment’. Patel samiti disbands under govt pressure All eyes are on Vijapur in Mehsana where the Patidar Samaj is scheduled to hold a meeting on July 28 and take the reservation stir forward. Riverfront murder: Police arrest youth The Riverfront (W) police arrested a 22-year-old youth on Thursday for the murder of a man on the platform of the zip line ride on the Sabarmati Riverfront on Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sangam City roads unsafe, Agra's deadliest Roads of Sangam City are 'most unsafe', while Agra has 'deadliest' roads among the KAVAL towns of Uttar Pradesh. Soon, screening of films on luxury buses The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is mulling over lifting a ban on screening of films at its air-cooled buses after three years. Sinking feeling: Swelling rivers raise flood fears, again Heavy rain and subsequent floods caused by Shipra in Madhya Pradesh led to sudden increase in Yamuna and Ganga’s water level in Sangam City on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD Rajya Sabha MP Kalpataru Das passes away BJD vice president and Rajya Sabha member Kalpataru Das passed away in New Delhi on Saturday. He was 67. State hikes minimum wages for labourers The state government on Friday issued notification for increase in minimum wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled labourers in the state. Villagers beat up man for suspected sorcery A 40-year-old man was admitted to Rayagad district headquarters hospital on Friday with serious injuries.He was allegedly beaten up by villagers, who suspected him of practising witchcraft, the previous night. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BJP to target more bigwigs in Congress Even as the opposition parties are crying foul ?at the BJP's stance over country's most ill-famed Vyapam scam, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is believed to have planned his strategy in view of ensuing Bihar elections. Student hit by signal pole while attempting 'selfie' from moving train in Madhya Pradesh Tying to click "selfies", leaning outside moving rain turned out to be a shocking experience for a student in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning. No break in wet spell, 5 die in 36 hrs Wet spell, which gathered pace on Thursday, looks set to continue for a couple of days in Bhopal and other parts of the state. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Parents' Association launches website for aggrieved parents Parents' Association, Ludhiana, on Saturday launched a website (www.parentsassociations.org) to provide a platform to aggrieved parents and students who have to suffer due to the malpractices adopted by various schools in Punjab. Parveen Bansal, BJP district president, Ludhiana, was the chief guest on the occasion. AIPMT- II wears Tricity out About 11,500 students from the Tricity appeared for the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) at 23 examination centres in the city on Saturday after the Supreme Court cancelled the examination held on May 3 following the leak of the question paper. However, many aspirants complained of facing a tough time as they forgot to follow the instructions issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) related to dress code. Frauds in Tricity's fringe A tale similar to the Hindi movie 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' has been playing out in the real-estate belts of Tricity for five years now. More Chandigarh News»

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