News Digest: Monsoon fails to bring cheer to Sagar, Srisailam

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		Saturday, September 19, 2015
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		India
		Monsoon fails to bring cheer to Sagar, Srisailam All major reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have not received encouraging inflows this year even as the southwest monsoon will end in the next few days. Centre still non-committal on fate of rest of Netaji files The government on Friday remained non-com mittal over declassification o all files related to Netaji Sub has Chandra Bose saying it was difficult to predict when to release all such documents. SC ponders: Can manager be held guilty for eBay ads? After quashing Section 66A of Information and Technology Act to protect citizens from prosecution for expressing views on social networking sites, the Supreme Court on Friday decided to examine similar protection to web intermediaries which are open to public for posting items for online sale. More India News»

		Business
		RBI's job is to keep inflation low at all times, says Rajan Despite the clamour for a rate cut to boost the stagnating economy, Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan has made it clear that the central bank favours a rate of interest that benefits both borrowers and savers. Uber's China rival may join Ola fundraising The Uber vs Ola war is about to get more intense, and maybe even spill beyond the streets of India. Won't influence RBI for low rates: FM Arun Jaitley Pitching for an in terest rate cut to boost growth, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said everyone including policy planners wants lower rates, but emphasized he would not like to influence RBI's decision on the issue. More Business News»

		Environment
		Groundwater turning toxic with sewage The recent spate of moderate to heavy rains in the city may have boosted the groundwater levels by at least half a metre, but a new report reveals that the water thus recharged is highly contaminated with fluorides, nitrates and large quantities of iron. In Rwanda, dogs and handlers train to track poachers One dog being trained to track poachers in a Rwandan national park is nicknamed "Machine" because of his reputed stamina on a trail. Another dog is known as "Professor" because of his seemingly analytical approach when following a scent. Two new 'nesting sites' of dinosaurs found in MP A group of researchers have claimed to have found two new 'nesting sites' of dinosaurs in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh. More Environment News»

		World
		Treat each migrant humanely, French PM urges Hungary French Prime Minister Manuel Valls urged the Hungarian government to treat migrants at its borders humanely, saying its current attitude toward them was unacceptable. US lawmaker to boycott pope's speech to Congress A Republican lawmaker said he will boycott Pope Francis' speech to Congress next week because of the possibility the pontiff will discuss his support for policies to fight climate change. Nine missing in boat collision off Taiwan A Taiwanese fishing boat capsized off the island's north coast on Friday morning after colliding with a gravel ship, leaving all nine fishermen on board missing, officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I should say sorry to India for Veena Malik' After spending only a week in Delhi, model Saimaa Azhar realised that she should be living in India and not in Pakistan. When glamourous beauties went de-glam Glamour is the most important ingredient in most of the Bollywood films. However, some actresses dared to face the camera sans their vanity kit and surprised us by looking their best. Here are some of the glamorous actresses who pulled off the de-glam look in films. B-town actresses who have played double roles More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Fatty food during pregnancy can make newborn obese In India, pregnant women are pampered with meals rich in ghee, saffron, sugar and meat. Chimps, like humans, can recall movie scenes Humans may not be unique in their ability to remember sequence of events in films, according to a study, that found chimps and bonobos can recall movie scenes and anticipate the next move. From reel to real: Potter-style invisibility cloak a reality now Scientists have developed a Harry Potterstyle ultra-thin invisibility cloak that can conform to the shape of tiny objects and conceal them from detection with visible light. More Science News»

		Sports
		Ravi Shastri lifts mood of the team: Murali Vijay Murali Vijay heaped praise on Ravi Shastri, saying that the team director lifts the mood of the squad and that his arrival has helped everything fall in place. Didn't expect to become highest paid Indian: Akashdeep Akashdeep Singh, who was the highest paid Indian player in the HIL auction, says he is preparing himself to cope with the 'price-tag' pressure. Pujara could hold the key for India against SA: Richards Barry Richards, one of the game's greats, believes that the upcoming India-South Africa series will be a closely-fought affair. More Sports News»

		Technology
		15 things you can do in iOS 9 that you couldn't in iOS 8 It may have come to your attention that there's a fresh version of iOS in town. Net neutrality: Facebook won't withdraw controversial Internet.org from India Facebook said on Thursday that it will not withdraw its controversial zero-rated platform internet.org from India despite scathing criticism from a top government committee, but will rather open it up further to newer telecom operators in order to provide internet access to the unconnected. Telecom minister: Call drops to end soon The menace of call drops is likely to be resolved over the next one month, said telecom minister, as he termed the protest against tower radiation a 'sinister' campaign. More Technology News»

		Education
		AP hikes in-service PG medical seats quota from 30% to 50% Medicos in the two states are up in arms following an order by the Andhra Pradesh medical education department allowing Dr NTR University of Health Sciences to increase the intake for in-service post graduate medical seats from the present 30% to 50%. World Bank economist Kaushik Basu proves Pythagorean Theorem World Bank economist Kaushik Basu has proved that when it comes to right triangles, a² + b² = c². TSPSC rectifies mistake, Allows candidates write GS test in Telugu Rectifying its mistake at the threshold stage itself, the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) on Friday told the AP administrative tribunal that the candidates will be given the option to write general studies test either in English or in Telugu in all its ensuing recruitment tests. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Ambedkar memorial bhoomipujan on October 4 in Mumbai The foundation-stone ceremony (bhoomipujan) of the memorial for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dadar is slated for October 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the event. Short circuit at abattoir A short circuit occurred at the Deonar slaughterhouse late on Friday 'TC' arrested for bid to dupe rly commuter A man who was impersonating a railway ticket checker was arrested late on Thursday while allegedly trying to penalize two ticketless commuters More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		No room for buses, so fleet expansion plans get delayed Parking in the capital is trying business not only for private cars, but also for public transport vehicles that include Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses, autorickshaws and taxis. 40% of vehicles eat up road space when idle Economically, it may be a good sign that 1,400 new cars are added to Delhi's vehicle population every day. Worst place to park in, won't get better Delhi is considered the worst city in the world in terms of the availability and quality of parking space. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		A musical tale of two cities With the younger generation practically clueless about Indian music, Sirur believes that there is need for such a book now. Stop playing music like second-class citizens When it comes to giving interviews, being politically correct is the least of his concerns for world-renowned percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu. It is anything but a dead poets' society There are more poetry groups in the city than ever before, there are more poetry meet ups happening, there are more venues hosting these meet ups, and well, there are more people ­ youngsters in particular ­ evincing a serious interest in the art form. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Children's film fest to screen over 1k movies in Hyderabad A total of 1,204 films from 80 countries will be screened during the 19th International Children’s Film Festival India in the city from November 14 to 20. Now, use Wi-Fi near Khairatabad Ganesh Devotees thronging the Khairatabad Ganesh can access high speed internet service, courtesy Wi-Fi hotspots set up by Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited’s ‘Jionet’. 2 Nigerians among four held for matrimonial fraud in Hyderabad Four persons, including two Nigerians, were arrested by Central Crime Station (CCS) cops on Friday for allegedly duping a 55-year-old woman, who wanted to get remarried and posted her details on a matrimonial site. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Child labour flourishes in Tirupur's backyard Tirupur continues to make headlines for its use of child la bour. Most victims are from poor families, children of daily wage workers who are in a desperate financial situation. Lawyers grab suspect from police custody Lawyers barged into the Velachery police station on Friday evening and whisked away a woman suspected of stealing two cars rented via an app. Of community dogs, touching tales and a pet pageant Animal welfare organisations across the country are coming up with contests or dog shows with a difference to encourage people to adopt Indian community dogs. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat HC upholds mobile internet curfew imposed during Patel stir The court turned down a PIL filed by law student Gaurav Vyas, who had challenged the blocking of mobile internet services on the ground that it violated fundamental rights. Den2, Den4 virus are major dengue virus The dengue virus that has gripped the city this season are Den 2 and Den4 viruses, according to the recent examination of cases. 30 new dengue cases registered Dengue onslaught continued in the city on Friday, with various government and private hospitals registering nearly 30 cases. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC reserves verdict on AMU VC appointment The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a writ petition challenging the appointment of Prof Zameeruddin Shah as Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). New panel to hold AU students' union election Authorities of Allahabad University have constituted the advisory committee for holding Students’ Union Elections. Overzealous aspirants trample code of conduct The announcement of Allahabad University Students’ Union elections has left the campus abuzz. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Floods snap road and train links in south, west Odisha Incessant rain has trigged a flood-like situation and disrupted road and rail communication in the south and western parts of the state. I am proud of being a teacher, says Atibadi Jagannath winner Tell us how you feel after receiving Atibadi Jagannath Das Purashkar, the highest literary award of the state. Puja with glitter and gold for God of learning in Cuttack With majestic welcome arches, massive idols and glittering zari tableaux, Ganesh Puja celebrations in Cuttack have assumed grandiose proportions. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Rape in minibus: 3 accused paraded on roads, remanded to police custody The three accused arrested on charges of raping a woman in a minibus on the night of September 16 in the state capital were on Friday produced in court and taken on police remand for a day. Tech-savvy vehicle lifters' interstate gang busted Vehicles worth Rs one crore were recovered from a five-member interstate gang of tech-savvy lifters and looters on Friday. The accused were inspired from Hollywood movie ‘Gone in Sixty Seconds’ and ‘Fast and Furious’. Rape in minibus in heart of Bhopal, three arrested A 43-year-old woman was raped inside a minibus in the heart of the state capital at 10:30pm on Wednesday. There were no passengers in the bus, barring the woman when she was sexually assaulted. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BSF recovered 23 kilogram heroin from near Indo Pak international border in Punjab As against expectations there is a sudden spurt in cross border smuggling with Border Security Force (BSF) recovering 23 kilogram of heroin valued at around Rs 115 crore in international market from near Indo Pak international border in Amritsar sector on Friday. Nadda accepts demands made by PGI faculty Union health minister J P Nadda has agreed to a list of demands submitted by the faculty of Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here, said a press release issued by the PGI Faculty Association on Thursday. Uncle rapes teen, raises music volume to deafen cries for help A 15-year-old girl filed a police complaint against her father's younger brother here on Thursday, alleging that he had raped her on Wednesday evening and when she tried to cry for help, he raised the volume of his music system to deafen her voice. More Chandigarh News»

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