News Digest: I-T raid on Asaram properties reveal tax evasion of Rs 400cr

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		Saturday, September 12, 2015
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		India
		I-T raid on Asaram properties reveal tax evasion of Rs 400cr The income tax department carried out a nationwide raid on 63 premises including ashrams run by Asaram Bapu. I&B snubs Prasar Bharati chief NDA had handpicked In a fresh tiff between the I&B ministry and Prasar Bharati, the public broadcaster has withdrawn its participation from an international convention after the former allegedly “dragged’’ its feet on approval. More arhar import to beat price rise The government on Friday swung into action on the rising prices of major pulses, particularly arhar, and took a string of decisions to enhance supplies. Within hours after the Times of India report, the government decided to import another 5,000 tonnes of arhar to stem the prices which have been spiraling in the past few months. More India News»

		Business
		Paytm earmarks Rs 500 crore for festive season push The impending festive season promises dazzling fireworks for Indian e-tailers looking to earn a quick buck, but the opportunity comes with its own share of costs. A few days after Delhi-based online marketplace Snapdeal announced its plan to invest Rs 660 crore to beef up its supply chain ahead of the festive season, Alibaba-backed mobile wallet and e-commerce firm, Paytm, told TOI on Friday that it is setting aside Rs 500 crore to spend on marketing and logistics. CarDekho is set to acquire Zigwheels In another move signalling consolidation in the online auto classifieds space, Jaipur-based CarDekho is acquiring Zigwheels, an auto portal owned by Times Internet. This is the second big acquisition by Girnar Soft, which runs the CarDekho, BikeDekho and PriceDekho sites, after it bought out Naspers-backed Gaadi.com a year ago. Airlines fly high on low fuel prices, travel growth There is some oxygen for the choking Indian airline industry. Two positive factors - domestic air travel growing at almost 30% and sharp fall in jet fuel prices - are bringing the industry back from the brink, at a time when some players were staring at emergency exits. More Business News»

		Environment
		Antarctic Ocean's carbon dioxide absorption increased The Antarctic Ocean has been absorbing increasing levels of carbon dioxide over the past decade, a new study has found, dispelling fears that the ocean's carbon sink might have begun to "saturate". Deficit Monsoon takes its toll on key water reservoirs Deficit Monsoon rainfall this year has taken its toll on water storage of the country's 91 key reservoirs which as on Thursday evening recorded less amount of water as compared to the corresponding period last year. Gujarat HC seeks info on Gir sanctuary structures Gujarat high court on Thursday directed the state government to provide more information about the existence of commercial structures in different buffer zones, as per the new eco-tourism policy for Gir sanctuary, the last abode of Asiatic lions. More Environment News»

		World
		Rick Perry drops out of US presidential race Former Texas governor Rick Perry dropped out of the US presidential race Friday, becoming the first casualty in a crowded battle for the Republican Party nomination in 2016. Brazil police want to question ex-prez Lula Brasi-Brazilian police have asked the Supreme Court for permission to question former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who they say may have benefited from the corruption scandal roiling state oil giant Petrobras. California lawmakers approve right-to-die legislation California lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Karan Singh Grover is Bipasha's true friend Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover share a good relationship. 'I like the proximity to my in-laws' home' Kareena Kapoor Khan is always happy to shoot in Delhi. 'My big breasts got in the way of movie role' Actress Kate Winslet is of Oscar-winning pedigree, but she claims that she couldn’t interest Steve Jobs director Danny Boyle and producer Scott Rudin because she felt her voluptuous figure might have come in the way. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		`BP treatment must be more aggressive' Declaring they had po tentially lifesaving in formation, federal health officials said on Friday that they were ending a major study early because it has already conclusively answered a question cardiologists have puzzled over for decades: how low should blood pressure go? Found: Galaxy that creates 800 stars/yr In a rare find, astronomers have discovered a gargantuan galaxy cluster, 9.8 billion light years away , in which the brightest galaxy is rapidly creating about 800 stars every year. China publishes first report written by a `robot journalist' A first business report written by a robot has been published in China this week, stoking fears among local journalists that it could make forays into the country's state-controlled media, threatening their jobs. More Science News»

		Sports
		US Open: Paes and Hingis win mixed doubles title Leander Paes and Martina Hingis have become the first mixed doubles team since 1969 to win three major titles in the same year. Live Blog: 'Fantastic Friday' at 2015 US Open Rain has created a 'Fantastic Friday' at Arthur Ashe Stadium with Williams, Djokovic and Federer in starring roles. Stay with TOI for the live updates... US Open 2015: Vinci stuns Serena to reach final For Serena Williams' first 26 matches at major tournaments in 2015, no deficit was too daunting, no opponent too troublesome, no victory too far from reach. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iPhone 6S, 6S Plus vs four biggest rivals Let’s take a look at where iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus stand in comparison to their biggest rivals in the market, namely Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Huawei Mate S and LG G4. You can get iPhone 6S, 6S Plus in India within 2 days of US launch Die-hard iPhone devotees in India will be able to lay hands on the latest models in the grey market within two days of the US launch on September 25 by shelling out Rs 1 lakh. 7 iPhone 6S features taken from other phones As expected, Apple unveiled two new iPhones - iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus at its special event in San Francisco. More Technology News»

		Education
		In a first, IIT BBS introduces Odissi in syllabus In a novel move, IIT Bhubaneswar has inducted a course on Odissi in BTech syllabus, thereby becoming the first IIT in the country to introduce a dance form in its curriculum. Dates for class XI first and third semester exams Gujarat board changed The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination Board (GSHSEB) has decided to advance the examination dates for the first and third semesters of class-XI (Science stream). 'Indian students will get warm welcome in Britain' Dismissing perceptions that Indian students are not welcome in the UK, a top official from the European nation on Friday said there is no restriction on the number of Indian students and they will get "a very very warm welcome". More Education News»

		Mumbai
		2 accused 'missing' in UK & UAE, say red-corner notices Raheel Shaikh and Rizwan Dawrey, named as accused in the 11/7 train blasts case and believed to be in the UK and UAE respectively, are yet to be traced despite red-corner notices against them and an extradition treaty with the UK. 'Our families will get closure' Seven blasts in eight minutes took 187 lives on July 11, 2006. It took nine years and two months for their families to get justice. They are hoping for the harshest punishment for the ones convicted. Born at 23 weeks, India's 'miracle preemie' goes home healthy After suffering through five miscarriages, Dahisar couple Trupti and Santosh Mhabrey believe they have a miracle at hand. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi belly — Sinful snacking in Sadar Chhola bhatura -the sight and smell of this sinfully flavour some combination can kill any diet plan. Nand Di Hatti, nestled in the milling lanes of Old Delhi's Sadar Bazaar, is among the best places for a plateful of this spicy delight.This eatery has been drawing generations of Delhiites with its fluffy bhaturas and spiced chickpeas. Letters from readers - 'Enforce lane discipline, fine offenders' As a foreigner now driving on the Delhi roads, my advice is--encourage all slow drivers to stick to the left lane. This will allow the faster traffic to travel in the right lanes. A good idea will be to establish a lane on the left for all motorbikes, autorickshaws and cycles.Their constant weaving into the wider lanes often causes congestion and frustration. NGT seeks record of STPs built for Yamuna cleanup The National Green Tribunal on Friday directed the Delhi government and all public authorities to produce complete records on installation of sewage treatment plants in the capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'A monster devastating an entire city' The Ilva Steel Plant in southern Italy, Eu rope's biggest by out put, has always had a troubled history. It has been the focus of protests against worker exploitation and environmental pollution. Play wright Anna Dora Dorno and actor-dancer Nicola Pianzola of the Italian theatrical company Instabili Vaganti, crafted a scrip based on real-life testimonies and poems from the workers a the Ilva steel plant. The perfor mance, which has been called a masterpiece of physical theatre is coming to Bengaluru next week after travelling to Kolkata and Delhi. An excerpt from an interview with Pianzola: In the spirit of Mansur There are many faces of Ben galuru. And while it's easy to lose yourself in traffic-snar Bangalore or startup-frenzy Bangalore or IT central-Ben galuru, there's also an older city tha lurks behind these newer and brasher avatars. One reveals itself in December to Carnatic music, and another face of traditional Karnataka culture will be on display this weekend, to the sounds of Hindustani classical music. The mysterious cult of Ayyanar worship It is hard to miss the towering Ayyanar statues that dot the rural landscape of Tamil Nadu and serve as colourful backdrops in Tamil movies. But where most of us regard the bright terracotta statues as curious sights, the statues -in fact, the entire culture of Ayyanar worship -have been a subject of interest for American photographer Julie Wayne, who spent an entire decade documenting it.Wayne visited villages year on year, interacted with rural folk, even learning Tamil along the way . More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Banjara Hills voyeur ensnared Hyderabad girls For 18 months, a 21-year-old engineering student from upscale Banjara Hills befriended 200 schoolgirls on Facebook and coaxed or blackmailed nearly half of them to share their nude photographs, before he was finally arrested on Friday. IMD forecasts heavy rain for Telangana Rains will continue to pound Hyderabad and rest of Telangana due to likely formation of low pressure over the Bay of Bengal. Former TRS leader missing for five days Former TRS leader Agiri Venkatesh, who mysteriously went missing from near his Chikkadpally residence on September 7, remained untraced for the fifth day on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Playing fields — Reverse sweep spelt his doom These days, it is all about aggressive intent when T20 is all the rage and batsmen practise innovative shots so that they `fit' into the different formats of the game. But back in the 1970s, a more gentle era, unorthodox shots were not just looked down upon.They could even cut short a flourishing career. MTC runs over its promises: Comfort, safety take backseat The next stop is Saidapet,“ a sweet voice tell you through the public address system Reclining in the plush seat on board the air conditioned bus, you don't feel like getting up, but you have to be in Adyar in 20 minutes. That wouldn't be a problem since the GPS display board will guide you to the next bus to Adyar, with all the same comfort. Arrested 'Maoists' challenge NSA detention More than four months after a suspected Maoist couple and three of their associates were arrested in Coimbatore, four of them have moved the Madras high court challenging their subsequent detention under the National Security Act (NSA), saying they have been falsely implicated. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Driver killed, body found in truck One Mahesh Naranbhai, 35, was found dead in a truck near Krishnanagar in Naroda on Wednesday. As the primary postmortem note showed head injuries and death due to strangulation, the cops have registered a case under sections of murder. Govt offices to have Wi-Fi for public soon Gujarat government has decided to have wireless internet services at district collector, DDO, municipal commissioner, police commissioner and other government offices and visitors too will have access to the wireless services. Astodia murder: Two more held Gaekwad Haveli police investigating murder of a 70-year-old man arrested two more accused on Thursday and Friday, taking the total number of arrested persons to five. The victim’s son has mentioned eight accused for assault that resulted into death of the victim after eight days of treatment. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Shatabdi, Rajdhani to go cold in winter To counter foggy weather in winter season, railway administration has decided to reduce the frequency of about 212 trains including prestigious Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duranto Express and several mail/express trains. BJP in search of winning candidates Bharatiya Janata Party leadership has launched a campaign to search for winnable candidates for panchayat elections across the state. The party would contest zila panchayat and kshetra panchayat elections only. Boy drowns while saving friend in Allahabad A 16-year-old student of class XIIth drowned in river Ganga near Sirsa ghat on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Government to rope in private parties for development of infra projects To ensure timely completion and proper management of infrastructure projects, the state government has decided to develop major roads, flyovers and railway over bridges through public private partnership mode. 'Save farmers' rally a stunt to save Congress: BJD Rahul Gandhi's 'save farmers' rally in Bargarh district on Thursday generated much political heat with the ruling BJD and opposition BJP terming it a political gimmick. 129 sympathizers surrender to police An increasing number of villagers are losing faith in Maoists and withdrawing support to them.On Thursday, 129 sympathizers of the Left-wing extremists from Berubai village in Malkangiri district surrendered to police. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Loan shark beats up debtor's father, man dies of shock Threatened and beaten up by a moneylender, a 62-year-old man died on shock in Bhopal on Thursday. A case was registered at Shahjehanabad police station. CBI wants 'special Vyapam scam zone', manpower Investigations into Vyapam scam has turned out to be a Herculean Task for the CBI, which has proposed setting up a 'Special Vyapam scam zone and manpower of 500 people' for investigations and trial of the mammoth scam. DMAT accused Uprit was safer in jail: Scam busters Whistleblowers and complainants in Vyapam scam have feared threat to the life of DMAT official YC Uprit. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana announces one-time waiver on property tax interest The Haryana government has announced an amendment to the clause on late payment in the property tax law. PU loses its 'bhishm pitamah' Panjab University (PU)’s senior senator, former Advocate General and ex-MLA of Punjab, Gopal Krishan Chatrath, passed away on Friday morning. He was 83. People moving towards wellness, PM tells medical students in Chandigarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday told the medical fraternity that people were now moving from treatment of illness towards achieving wellness. More Chandigarh News»

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