News Digest: Hazare gets another death threat letter

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		Wednesday, August 12, 2015
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		India
		Hazare gets another death threat letter Anna Hazare has received a threat to his life once again.A letter, dated August 7, warns the social crusader that he would meet the same fate as rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and Left leader Govind Pansare. Rajasthan brings private sector in state-run primary schools, triggers fierce debate Neetu Meena, 16, in a pale blue uniform, wants to become a nurse. She is the first girl in her family to get this far at school. Chabahar port on agenda during Iran mantri's visit Iran foreign minister Javad Zarif will visit India starting Friday this week in what will be the first visit to the country by an Iranian leader after Tehran's landmark nuclear agreement with the West. More India News»

		Business
		A to Z of why Google's becoming Alphabet Most would have heard of Google’s self-driving cars, and the Google Glass. Some would have heard about its efforts to build drones that can deliver stuff. But these are just three of the many things that the company is today working on, including an ambitious biotech effort to “conquer death”. Worst over in terms of bad loans: SBI chief State Bank of India reported a net profit to Rs 3,349 crore for the first quarter of FY16, a 10.3% increase over the corresponding period last year. Announcing the results, bank’s chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya indicated that the worst was behind in terms of large bad loans and slippages are largely in small businesses. Posco to set up 1st steel plant in India The $2-billion Uttam Galva Group has roped in Korean giant Posco to set up an integrated 3 million tonne per annum steel manufacturing facility in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. More Business News»

		Environment
		New frog species discovered in Goa A group of city scientists has discovered a new leaping frog species on the edge of the Netravali wildlife sanctuary in Goa. 347 flora, 242 fauna species discovered in 2013-14: Javadekar 347 species of flora and 424 of fauna, including two reptiles have been discovered in the country in 2013-2014, environment minister Prakash Javadekar informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Australia pledges 26% emissions cut by 2030 Australia plans to reduce carbon emissions by at least 26 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced Tuesday, but environmentalists said the target fell well short of what was needed to tackle global warming. More Environment News»

		World
		'Peacekeepers on missions in Africa involved in murder' Amnesty International is accusing UN peacekeepers of indiscriminately killing a 16-year-old boy and his father and raping a 12-year-old girl in separate incidents in Central African Republic. Flooding prompts evacuations in Buenos Aires Thousands of people had been evacuated by Tuesday from parts of Argentina's largest province after heavy weekend rains caused rivers to rise precipitously. Taliban condemns ISIS execution video The Taliban condemned a video released this week showing what appeared to be a group of fighters belonging to the radical Islamic State movement killing a group of Afghan prisoners by blowing them up with explosives. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Suniel: I cried because of Sooraj Pancholi Suniel Shetty and Salman Khan have not just grown up together, but have entered and grown in the film industry together. Katrina plays a Parsi girl in 'Phantom' Phantom is an action thriller set against the backdrop of 26/11. Katrina being one of the most stylish and beautiful actresses we have, we wondered what made Kabir Khan cast her in such a tough, non-glamourous environment. Celebs who turned famous due to their partners Struggling with a difficult childhood, Farah Khan is a self made woman. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Your morning tea may turn you anaemic Tea does have various health attributes but it isn’t entirely the magic potion it is thought to be. New technique to map human brain in finer detail A new technology developed by researchers at a Swiss institute can map the human brain in unprecedented detail without distorting the architecture of the brain. Nasa probe discovers new planet orbiting two stars Nasa's Kepler mission has discovered a new planet orbiting two stars and located within its host stars' "habitable zone", the area around the stars in which life could potentially exist. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sania Mirza to be conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Sania Mirza is all set to become the first woman tennis player to be conferred India's highest sports award Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Times Now reported. The key to Virat Kohli's momentum awaits Virat Kohli is back in Sri Lanka for his fifth visit as part of the Indian cricket team, but first with the Test squad - and now he is captain. TOI Sports take a look at 5 of Sangakkara's Test best Ahead of Kumar Sangakkara's final Test series - he will retire after the second match against India in Colombo - TOI Sports take a look at five of the Sri Lankan legend's best innings. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google forms new parent, Alphabet, in massive shakeup Google Inc (GOOGL.O) announced a new operating structure on Tuesday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to encompass the search engine unit and other subsidiaries. Google CEO Sundar Pichai: 7 things to know Many are still unfamiliar with Google's new CEO. Here are some little-known facts about the man at the helm. 13 tech jobs that pay at least $130,000 There's little doubt that most technology jobs -- whether that of building software or managing a network or securing IT hardware and software -- are in demand and pay well. More Technology News»

		Education
		27 thousand engineering seats vacant After the third and final round of admissions for degree engineering courses, there were 27,289 seats left vacant. However, once the last date for paying fees is over, the list of vacant seats will be declared on August 12. Short course on history and science at IIT-Gn Archaeological Sciences Centre of IIT-Gandhinagar has organized a “Short Term Course cum Workshop on History, Science and Technology of Stone Beads”. IIT Kharagpur inviting alumni back to the classroom IIT Kharagpur is now asking its alumni to come back to the classroom once again - for learning new things as well as teaching younger students. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		In auto mode: Enthusiasts from across world set off from Mumbai to Chennai Every year adventure enthusiasts from all over India and the world participate in a Rickshaw Challenge rally, where teams travel over 1,900 kms through hills, valleys and scenic beaches exploring India in a novel fashion. The journey is called the Mumbai Xpress (Mumbai to Chennai) and is organised by the Chennai-based Travel Scientists, a group of people who enjoy adventure travel and are always looks at ways to innovate their passion. TPC integrates system for better service Tata Power Company has integrated its geographical information system (GIS) with other enterprise systems, to enable better customer service and speedy restoration of power in case of any outage. Thane woman goes missing after dialysis A 55-year-old housewife from Thane (E), who had gone for dialysis at Fortis Hospital in Mulund, has gone missing since Monday morning.  More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Trees planted to drum beats The capital got 1,000 more trees on Tuesday morning with over 200 students from seven schools planting saplings on the fourth day of TOI Green Drive in Green area opposite Sidhola village on GT Karnal Road. Underpass ends Dwarka surge For residents of south Delhi, travelling towards IGI Airport in peak hours is no less than a struggle as the Dwarka flyover has turned into a major traffic bottleneck. Pockmarked Loni Road a pain It's one of the major entry points to Delhi, yet this stretch is proving a nightmare for commuters with traffic jams sometimes lasting up to two hours. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka declares 98 taluks drought hit Karnataka government on Tuesday declared 98 taluks in 25 districts of the state as drought affected and decided to keep Dasara a simple and a low-key affair. Will win BBMP elections: CM Siddaramaiah CM Siddaramaiah expressed hope of winning the elections of Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) saying the people of Silicon city have been fed-up with the corruption in BJP ruled BBMP. Bengaluru residents find 'scary anaconda' on the street The people of Bengaluru were in for a huge scare when they came across an anaconda on the road. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Committee to rev up Amaravati development After a lull of nearly one and half months, activities related to the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, are set to gain momentum with a high-powered secretaries committee taking charge. Plans afoot to tackle Old City traffic woes The notorious traffic snarls in the key corridors of the Old City may soon be a matter of the past. A zone level coordination committee comprising cops, public representatives and officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has been recently constituted to look into finding possible solutions plaguing the roads of the Old City. Gram panchayats staff wages set to go up KCR announces increase in village panchayats’ salary fund from 30% To 50%. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Activists raise red flag over info panel At least five of the seven Tamil Nadu State Information Commission members are closely affiliated with the government or the ruling party and this could undermine the neutrality of the commission, allege RTI activists. AIADMK man claims attack by colleagues, says police silent A few AIADMK workers attacked a functionary of the same party and his wife in an attempt to evict them from their house with the help of some goons in Kodungaiyur on Saturday last. Eagle owl attacked by crows rescued The residents of a Purasaiwalkam neighbourhood on Monday rescued an eight-month-old Indian eagle owl that was severely injured after crows attacked it. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Don't want to open Pandora's box: Gujarat Chief Justice on judges scams A division bench of Gujarat high court comprising acting Chief Justice VM Sahai and Justice Mohinder Pal on Tuesday referred the hearing of a suo motu PIL on allotment of plots to 27 judges to a three-judge larger bench of Justice Mohinder Pal, Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Paresh Upadhyay, which will take up the hearing on Wednesday. Patel power makes campus entry Patidars seem to be angling for a ‘Nav Nirman’ for the reservation stir as they make an entry into campuses. Cops to touch base with fishermen As part of the state police’s initiative to strengthen information gathering system, ostensibly in light of the threat from Pakistan at both land and sea, marine police and district special operations groups (SOGs) have started camps for over 50,000 fishermen, primarily from the Kutch and Saurashtra coasts. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Women Kanwariyas walk shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts Apart from making a mark in the field of science, technology, art and culture, women devotees of all age groups in form of Kawariyas are taking a step ahead to walk the extra mile. Prez motivates IIIT-A students in his address President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon universities to create an “eco-system with adequate hardware and software where ‘inspired teachers’ could effectively propagate knowledge." Itarsi-Khandwa train route to be functional from next week The woes of passengers going towards Mumbai direction continued even on Monday. Several trains were cancelled and others diverted owing to the blocking of railway traffic on Itarsi-Khandwa route. Railway authorities of Bhopal division claimed that movement of trains on the Itarsi-Khandwa section would be restored in a week or by Monday evening as the restoration work is in the final stages. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha launches scheme to encourage entrepreneurship among youths The state government on Tuesday launched Odisha youth innovation fund (OUIF), a scheme which aims to encourage entrepreneurship among youths with innovative ideas. Staff crunch a boon for poachers in sanctuary The Hadagarh Elephant Sanctuary and the Chakratirtha Biodiversity Area under Anandpur Wildlife Division in Keonjhar district are rich in flora and fauna. Storybooks to arrest tribal dropout rate A set of seven storybooks in tribal Kuvi, Gadaba and Paraja languages with Odia translation have been introduced at a few primary schools in Koraput district's Pottangi block. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Two rape woman after taking her baby hostage A dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped at her home by two men after they took her three-month-old daughter hostage. Chief minister's recommendations are for contract jobs, says PR minister The Madhya Pradesh government rubbished Congress' allegation of nepoitism and recommendations for appointments. Polling in 10 urban bodies including Ujjain and Morena today Polling for 10 urban bodies including Ujjain and Morena municipal corporations will be held on Wednesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU to host regional Math Olympiad on Sept 27 Panjab University (PU) will host the first round of Regional Mathematical Olympiad on September 27 from 2pm to 5pm. Stalked by 4 youths, 16-year-old dalit girl sets herself on fire in Sangrur Amaninder.Sharma@timesgroup.Stalked by four upper caste youths for over a fortnight, a 16-year-old dalit girl set herself afire at a village in Punjab's Sangrur district. Tax relief on vacant area front in Chandigarh In a relief to city residents, the municipal corporation (MC) on Monday announced only vacant plot area outside plinth portion of ground floor would be counted for the purpose of calculating the house tax. More Chandigarh News»

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