News Digest: Natural gas is a cleaner answer to pollution

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 10, 2015
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		India
		Natural gas is a cleaner answer to pollution Natural gas, which is inflammable hydrocarbons consisting primarily of methane and ethane, has been known to human beings for thousands of years. EC looks at December deadline for linking Aadhaar with voter ID card Though the Election Commission had hoped to complete linking of voters’ ID details with their Aadhaar data by August 15, enabling an error-free electoral roll, it is now looking at a more realistic deadline of 2015-end while also ruling out 100% coverage. Wife's admit card exposes Chhattisgarh education minister Even before the new three-member committee formed by Pt Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University commences a fresh probe into allegations of an impersonation attempt by Chhattisgarh education minister Kedar Kashyap’s wife, Congress has expressed doubts over its impartiality and demanded a registration of an FIR against the accused. More India News»

		Business
		Xiaomi's Barra sparks talk of India manufacturing unit Is the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi setting up manufacturing base in India? Sequoia-led Groupon India to be called Nearbuy Sequoia Capital, one of the most prolific startup investors in the country, is helping Groupon India break away from its $3-billion Chicago-based parent. Everstone may acquire auto overlays co SJS The largest India focused private equity house Everstone Capital is likely to acquire a Rs 300 crore ($47 million) stake in Bangalore-based SJS Enterprises, giving it a controlling interest in the designer and maker of logos, overlays and dials to automotive and appliances companies. More Business News»

		Environment
		US hiker killed in grizzly bear attack At least one grizzly bear is thought to have killed and partially eaten a hiker in America's famed Yellowstone National Park, authorities said. Centre, Delhi agree on legal entity to clean up Yamuna Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union water resources minister Uma Bharti have agreed to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV), a legal entity to fulfill specific objectives, for the cleaning up of the Delhi stretch of the Yamuna. Did ancient flood volcanoes trigger climate change? Nasa scientists have found evidence pointing towards ancient flood volcanoes to be reason for altered climate. More Environment News»

		World
		Will keep Indian Ocean demilitarized: Maldives Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has promised to keep the Indian Ocean a “demilitarized zone”. Yameen gave this assurance in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was delivered by visiting Maldivian foreign secretary Ali Naseer Mohamed to foreign minister Sushma Swaraj this week. Nepal's provinces may share border with India Nepal’s four major parties have reached a landmark deal to divide the country into six provinces, each sharing its border with India, resolving contentious issues of federalism under the new constitution, a crucial development praised by PM Sushil Koirala. UK: EU living standards threatened by Africans A surge in migrants from Africa threatens the European Union’s living standards and social structure, British foreign secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday, adding that the bloc was unable to take in millions of people seeking a new life. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Asin confirms marriage to tech billionaire When Asin did AR Murugadoss’s Ghajini seven years back, she could not have predicted that a few years later, she was actually going to meet her real life Sanjay Singhania (the name of Aamir Khan’s character in the film). T-series to sue Bhupathi's production house? BT Exclusive: Bhushan Kumar’s company to sue Mahesh Bhupathi’s production house for cheating and copyright infringement over ‘Namastey England’ Bollywood's promising stars to watch out for Remember how one film turned tables for Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and made them stars overnight? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Doctors: Organ donation after cardiac death a timely help More than 2.5 lakh Indians require organ transplantation annually. However, less than 10% get timely help. Scientists simulate what 'bionic sight' may look like Researchers used simulations to create short videos that mimic what vision would be like after two different types of sight recovery therapies. 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummies embalmed with unusual recipes Researchers studying two ancient Egyptian mummies, dating back to some 3,500 years, have found that they were embalmed with unusual recipes whose components had anti-bacterial and anti-insecticidal properties. More Science News»

		Sports
		Mayank, Unmukt star in crushing India A win over South Africa A Opener Mayank Agarwal smashed a brilliant 130 in company of skipper Unmukt Chand, who complemented with a useful 90, as India A thrashed South Africa A by eight wickets. I will be happy to win third world championships medal: Sindhu Double World Badminton Championships bronze medallist PV Sindhu is looking to bag a hat-trick this time around at the prestigious annual event which will be held in Jakarta from August 10 to 16. Sangakkara is best batsman SL ever produced: Mahela Mahela Jayawardene has paid a fitting tribute to the retiring Kumar Sangakkara, describing him as the "greatest batsman" to have emerged from Sri Lanka. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 best smartphones, tablets for work under Rs 20,000 We take a look at some of the best smartphones and tablets you can buy under Rs 20,000 for work... Boost for 'Make in India': Foxconn to invest $5 billion in Maharashtra Foxconn founder Terry Gou said the company, the world's largest contract maker of electronic products, was looking for local partners for the planned facility in Maharashtra. 11 hardest Google job interview questions It’s one of the most competitive companies in the world to get a job with –- so what are Google’s interview questions like? More Technology News»

		Education
		Activists slam coaching 'push' in government scheme With Super Talented Children Scholarship Scheme, right to education activists are convinced their worst fears are coming true. Amity team wins Nasa space settlement design contest A team of students from the Amity International School here has won the prestigious 20th Annual International Space Settlement Design Competition, 2015, held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. US institute to lead hospitality training project in India A noted American educational Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indian vocational centre to train and certify the country's hospitality trainers as part of a career skill development programme. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BEST urged to kick the bucket seats to win back passengers on its routes BEST’s emotional efforts to bring passengers back into the fold have ignored the basic element of comfortable travel. Police commissioner orders probe into detention of couples from hotel rooms Police commissioner Rakesh Maria on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the alleged detention of couples by the Malwani police from hotels and guest houses in Madh last week. CM eyes 'divine' funds to shore up healthcare To strengthen the healthcare system in Maharashtra, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is eyeing the huge wealth that prominent temples in the state have. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		2 held for trying to kill 60-year-old woman in Delhi Two men were arrested on Saturday for trying to kill a 60-year-old woman after robbing her of her valuables at an apartment in Dwarka. Sewer surcharge an extra burden on Delhiites: BJP BJP is opposing the Delhi government's decision to levy sewer surcharge on people in Delhi, mainly those living in the unauthorized colonies. DUSU polls to see ABVP, NSUI fight AAP wing Free Wi-Fi, installation of CCTV and passage of Jan Lokpal Bill—AAP's promises during the Delhi assembly elections—are set to become key issues in the upcoming Delhi University Students' Union polls. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Robbers raise Rs 22 lakh for lifer to fight case He was behind bars, serving life term in a murder case. They freeze eggs to beat deadly diseases She was just 17-and-a-half when her cancer-afflicted uterus was removed, and she knew that was the end of her motherhood dreams. Night dies young as excise dept sits on 1am deadline notification For party buffs in the city, the coming weekend may not be great. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		KCR's divisive politics returns to haunt him, Congress ups the ante Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao may claim credit for the division of Andhra Pradesh after successfully championing the cause of Telangana. Cannot give Urdu 1st language status in Telugu medium schools: DSE Urdu can be taught as Second Language in Telugu medium high schools—from Classes VI to X—to these children in place of Hindi. Their First Language would be Telugu and Second Language would be Urdu. Congress activist dies from burns, political timebomb starts ticking Congress worker Muni Kama Koti, who set himself on fire demanding special category status for Andhra Pradesh at a party meeting here on Saturday, died on Sunday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		15-year-old rapes three-yr-old, held The Hosur police arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl near Bagalur in Krishnagiri district late on Saturday night. Court to review TN order granting land titles on 'disused' water bodies About 900 families have been issued eviction orders, he said, adding that as per the December 30, 2006 GO of Tamil Nadu government authorities could issue patta in case the water bodies had fallen into disuse. Police hit dead end in breakfast deaths probe, await report Police have collected the chemical samples to compare it with the traces of poison found in the viscera of the dead. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gir villages take pride in their lions In the past decade, there has been a 4-fold increase in the lion territory in Gujarat. Health, education get Gujarat companies' 90% CSR spend Gujarat-based companies choose health and education when it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes. Pakistan youth nabbed in Patan, says he is no intruder A Pakistani youth, Nawabkhan Hakamali, was nabbed by the Border Security Force (BSF) from near Pillar no 978/ 2 on Santhalpur border in Patan. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Mob kills forest staff, injured 5 others in Chitrakoot A 50-year-old watcher of forest department (working as a daily wage employee) was killed and five others including two forest security officers, known as "Ban Daroga", sustained serious injuries when they were brutally assaulted by a strong mob of 40-50 villagers near Mau Titihara village. Cops attacked after rape accused let off Agitated villagers of Manduri under Lalapur police station of trans-Yamuna area resorted to violence on Saturday after two alleged rape accused were let off by the police. The body of the minor girl, who went missing on Wednesday, was found with injuries on Friday evening Several Mumbai-bound trains cancelled, diverted Mumbai-bound train passengers from the city are facing problems as majority of the trains going in that direction have been cancelled as the rail traffic has been blocked on the Khandwa-Itarsi section. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Sarathi Baba arrested, faces charges of cheating, forgery After days of high-octane tension in Kendrapada over Sarathi Baba controversy, the state Crime Branch arrested the 48-year-old spiritual leader in the early hours of Saturday. Ganjam drive for disease prevention Temporary health desks will be opened in all hospitals up to the primary health centre (PHC) level across the Ganjam district soon to disseminate the messages on prevention of diseases like malaria, dengue and diarrhoea (MDD). At Home' invite to 4 freedom fighters Four freedom fighters from the state Iswar Bishoi (Nayagarh), Baidhar Mohanty (Balasore), Purna Chandra Mallick (Bhadrak) and Bhagabata Chandra Pradhan (Balasore) would attend the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Flower festival from August 10 Horticulture and flower festival will be organised from August 10 in Madhya Pradesh. The state level function will be held at Rose Park, Bhopal at 11am. Key link to Indo-China pangolin smuggling nabbed from Mizoram Madhya Pradesh forest department arrested another key link in the Indo-China international pangolin smuggling racket from Mizoram. CRS south central circle to probe Harda twin train tragedy Railways have appointed commissioner railway safety (CRS) South Central Circle DK Singh to probe Harda twin train derailment that killed more than 30 people. A communication from railways has been sent to Harda administration. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Probe assets of Shanta, Virbhadra & mine: Dhumal A week after the Congress alleged a Rs 100-crore scam by the BJP involving the Dharamshala cricket stadium, former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has now written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a CBI probe into assets of his own colleague Shanta Kumar as well as incumbent Congress chief minister Virbhadra Singh. Army says no to 'offensive tattoo' while hiring officers Tattoos are a taboo for Army — it’s official now. The Army has decided to show zero tolerance to “offensive” tattoos during the selection of commissioned officers. Attachment of NRI POs properties hangs fire Even though NRI police have been vouching to act against proclaimed offenders (POs) by attaching their property at their native places, they couldn't start the process with revenue officials allegedly not providing details of the same. More Chandigarh News»

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