News Digest: Beef ban row: J&K govt rushes to SC

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		Wednesday, September 30, 2015
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		India
		Beef ban row: J&K govt rushes to SC Seeks uniformity in judicial decision to stop impact on law and order. India may battle malaria on its own as global agencies plan to divert fund India may have to ramp up its funding to eliminate malaria as several international agencies are expected to divert finances to more demanding areas, including non-communicable diseases and maternal and child care. SC to T'gana: Can't push Centre to fulfil its promises States must raise demand with the Centre and negotiate. More India News»

		Business
		Boost for auto sales ahead of festive season RBI's rate cut will spur sales of cars and motorcycles during the all-important festive period that begins from October 13, auto companies said after the central bank announced its steepest cut in three years. SC rejects Essar, Ruias' plea for separate trial in 2G case Petition wanted magistrate to try cheating case. Cidco tender plots go at high bids in New Panvel Six land tender plots of City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (Cidco) were sold to the highest bidders in the range of Rs 81,000 to Rs 1.31 lakh per sq metres in New Panvel today. More Business News»

		Environment
		All is not well with the star tortoises of Sri Kurmam Temple The Srikurmam temple in Srikakulam, which is the only temple in south India dedicated to the Kurmam (tortoise) avatar of Lord Vishnu, may have created a record of sorts with the captive breeding of 55 star tortoise hatchlings in 2014. 'Rs 5,000 crore for green cover on National Highways' At least Rs 5,000 crore will be spent on providing green cover to the country's National Highways network in the next five years under the Green Highways Policy unveiled on Tuesday. Villagers to see Kaziranga animal movement during flood The Wildlife Trust of India and the Elephant Family, two environmental organisations, have engaged young volunteers from nearby villages to monitor the movement of animals, especially elephants, along the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong corridor, the regional head of International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India, Bhaskar Choudhury, said. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama says defeating IS 'requires a new leader' in Syria US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that defeating the Islamic State group in Syria will only be possible if Bashar al-Assad leaves power, a day after a clash with Russia over the Syrian president's fate. 'Russia talks a lot but no action against Islamic State' French foreign minister Laurent Fabius on Tuesday accused Russia of displaying bravado on the Syria crisis that had yet to be backed up with action against the Islamic State group. Turkey releases 32 pro-Kurdish media employees: Sources Turkish authorities on Tuesday released 32 people working for Kurdish-language media detained overnight in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, local sources said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Irrfan styled like Sanjay Dutt in 'Jazbaa' Sanjay Gupta is known for his stylish cinema, be it in the way he styles his actors or shoots his films. Sonu Sood to play lead in Jackie Chan film Ever since Sonu Sood completed Happy New Year, he has not signed a film. Every time we asked Sonu what he was working on, he would only say, ‘Something big. Will tell you once it happens.’ Ranveer fan ashamed him in the restroom Ranveer Singh fan ashamed him in the restroom at a five star hotel More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Alzheimer's agony: Fading memory Alzheimer’s Disease, one of the commonest forms of dementia (progressive memory loss), is a disease without cure but at the same time, the progress of the disease can be slowed down with early detection and timely treatment. How Nasa discovered flowing water on Mars — and what it means Streaks of salty water flow down the mountains and canyons of Mars during summer seasons, raising the odds that life may one day be found on the Red Planet, Nasa scientists have announced. Women who have never had sex give 'virgin birth' through IVF, say doctors Women are having children after undergoing IVF - despite never having had sex, according to doctors. More Science News»

		Sports
		Raina focussed ahead of SA series, says Test selection can wait When it comes to limited-overs cricket, no one has scored more crucial runs in India's middle order than Suresh Raina. Love Kohli's winning mentality, on-field aggression: Ganguly Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly heaped praise on Test captain Virat Kohli for displaying a winning mentality and aggression on the cricket field. Stick to your strength when AB's batting, says Mohit Stadiums in Australia, England, NZ and India, has a certain 'De Villiers section' despite him being in the opposition team. Such is the respect AB commands. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google unveils Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P smartphones Google Nexus 5X with 5.2-inch screen will cost $379, whereas Nexus 6P with 57-inch display will be available for $499; both will be up for preorder starting next week. Facebook CEO: It's important to get net neutrality debate right in India Facebook has said it's important to get the debate on net neutrality "right" in India as the country is home to the world's largest population of the "unconnected". IIT pre-placement: Salaries cross Rs 1 crore Several investment banking and financial services companies are making a comeback to IIT campuses after a gap of two years or so. More Technology News»

		Education
		Smriti Irani launches ranking framework for higher-educational institutions Union human resource development minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday launched the national institutional ranking framework for educational institutions in the country. Minister kindles hopes of a fine arts college in Kannur Minister for culture KC Joseph said that the government has plans to start a fine arts college at Kakkananpara near Sreekandapuram, where the Global Artist Village of the government was inaugurated on Tuesday. The Heritage School Kolkata ranked first in Kolkata as well as in Bengal The Heritage School Kolkata has been ranked as the top co-educational day school in the city by Education World Magazine this month.The school has bagged the 21st position in the country too. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		11/7 convicts to know fate today, prosecution sought death for 8 A sessions court on Wednesday will announce sentences for the 12 people convicted in the 117 serial train blasts. The prosecution has sought death for eight people. 'Bring in law to seize assets of tainted babus' The outgoing anti-corruption bureau director-general Praveen Dixit on Tuesday said that a stringent legislation to provide for confiscation of movable and immovable assets of public servants accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act will go a long way in tackling corruption. Cops on toes after call warns of a 'bigger than 26/11' strike Security at the Mumbai airport has been stepped up after a threat alert call on Monday night warned the airport officials of a major terror attack “of the magnitude of an earthquake”. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi minister wants restaurants to stay open beyond 1am After proposing to bring down the drinking age in Delhi, tourism minister Kapil Mishra on Tuesday said he was in support of restaurants remaining open beyond the current deadline of 1am. Kolkata artists capture essence of gods in clay & mud “Amar sakal raser dhara, tomate aaj hok na hara (let all my creativity converge on you),” hums 70-year-old Madhusudan Pal as he delicately outlines the eyes of a Durga idol, lending it a chiselled visage. His feeble fingers curled around the paintbrush clear the smudged paint Debate PM's claims in US: Kejriwal Aam Aadmi Party has taken on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that there should be a "civilised debate" on the statements and claims made by the PM during his recent visit to the US More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Why BDA should be there? HC asks state govt to respond The Karnataka high court has asked the state government to respond as to why the Bengaluru development Authority (BDA) should be continued. Karnataka Power minister goes back on his tall promise Unscheduled power cuts in Bengaluru and other major cities are still the norm despite a grand announcement of curtailing power cuts after September 20 came from energy minister D K Shivakumar. Karnataka to switch over to LEDs Using an LED (light emitting diode) bulb can curtail your electricity bill by almost 85%. Power starved Karnataka will soon make available LED bulbs at subsidized cost for all its electricity consumers. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		An arty party in Hyderabad An arty party in Hyderabad Anti-Corruption Bureau plans crackdown on Road Transport Authority in Andhra Stung by revelations in the recent Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) raids, the AP transport department has decided to launch a crackdown on agents and touts at transport offices across the state. Low Srisailam water level dashes Naidu's plans Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu’s plans of giving water to Rayalaseema has received a blow with water level at Srisailam plummeting despite heavy rains in catchment areas. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cop who diffused tension in Chennai prison to retire from service Deputy inspector general of police S Rajendran will hang up his boots on Wednesday after 30 years of service in the police department. Cop who diffused tension in Chennai prison to retire from service on Wednesday Deputy inspector general of police (incharge) S Rajendran will hang up his boots on Wednesday after 30 years of service in the police department. Chennai Egmore train timings to be changed The departure and arrival timings of several trains at Chennai Egmore railway station will be either advanced or postponed starting October 1, in accordance with the new time table released by the railways on Tuesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Nine-year old assaulted with knife at home in Ahmedabad A nine-year old boy was assaulted by an unidentified assailant when the boy was sleeping on Sunday. The boy has been hospitalized due to a deep cut on his neck. Police suspect insider involvement in the incident. Woman narrates joys and jitters after heart transplant Parichee Pathak, 32, wakes up at 5am every day and walks down the stairs of her eight-storey Gurukul apartment on her way to a walk. IIT-Gandhinagar develops BP wristband to keep your heart safe About 15% to 17% of total heart attacks in India are related to high blood pressure (BP). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Self-defence training for girls in CBSE schools Following recent cases of attack on girl students of all age, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed principals of all the schools affiliated to it to train girl students to defend themselves by providing them week-long self-defence training. Patients' kin clash with hospital staff, 3 injured Three persons were injured when a woman patient’s family members clashed with nursing home staff alleging that medical negligence led to her death. Aspirants use chocolates, polybags to woo voters Contestants in fray for Allahabad University Students’ Union are devising new and ingenious ways to woo voters. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen asks for hassle-free mineral transportation in Odisha To ensure hassle-free mineral transportation in the state, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday instructed the district collectors and superintendent of polices (SPs) to act tough on tender fixers. Congress defers Padyatra plan in Odisha Congress on Tuesday deferred its Padyatra (foot march rally) schedule from October 2 to October 14. Odisha government clears seven investment proposals worth Rs 41,900 crore The high level clearance authority (HLCA) headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday cleared seven investment proposals including one foreign direct investment worth Rs 41,900 crore. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Morena police use FB to track a missing teenager A teenage boy missing from Morena for the past 18 months was tracked down by the police in Delhi with the help of Face Book. Sara, Salvadore and Saat pheras in land of kamasutra For Italian couple, Sara and Salvatore, tying the knot in Indian tradition was dream come true. Police caught for accepting bribe of Rs 5,000 in Damoh A sub divisional officer of police (SDOP) was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 in Damoh on Tuesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		City chemists to strike on Oct 14 Coming out in support of the nationwide strike called by the All-India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to protest online sale of drugs, more than 600 chemists and wholesalers in the city will keep their shops closed on October 14. Blaze destroys 7 shops in Sector 53 furniture market Seven tin sheds were destroyed in the fire that occurred at Sector 53 furniture market on Monday noon. 3 days on, FIR in IAS car-hit case The police on Monday registered an FIR against an unknown driver after the car of former UT home secretary Anil Kumar hit 90-year-old war veteran Capt Dr Paramjit Kaur Dhanoa outside Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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