News Digest: Rejig of MHA babus, PM's message to North Block?

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		Saturday, September 05, 2015
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		India
		Rejig of MHA babus, PM's message to North Block? As differences between former home secretary LC Goyal and additional secretary Anant Kumar Singh, seen to be close to home minister Rajnath Singh, tumble out, the decision to simultaneously ship both of them out seems a strong signal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the need to set things right in North Block. UAE-India target $75 billion investments India and UAE are utilizing a congruence of geopolitical and economic interests to realize a potential $75 billion investment commitment by the Gulf state in Indian infrastructure. Govt in no hurry to initiate Pak talks A few days before the ill-fated talks between national security advisor A K Doval and his counterpart Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistanis started peddling the latest conspiracy theory from their spin factory: that they would corner New Delhi with proof of complicity of Indian agencies in the gruesome massacre of 126 schoolchildren from military families in Peshawar in December 2014. More India News»

		Business
		JPMorgan MF gave 3 big companies exit route In the run-up to JPMorgan Mutual Fund's decision to restrict redemptions in two of its beleaguered schemes late last week, the fund house took in Rs 80 crore from a Gurgaon-based startup and simultaneously allowed redemptions to three large corporate investors. Rajan urges strong world economies to hike rates Under pressure back home to cut rates, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said global economies witnessing sustainable growth need to hike rates, although not in a "one go, big bang" manner, and that market volatility concerns should not come in the way of central bank decisions. 'Stiff fines for mis-selling financial products' A panel constituted by the finance ministry has recommended that there should be stiff penalties for mis-selling of financial products coupled with higher level of disclosures. More Business News»

		Environment
		No green nod for CIL to expand output in existing units State-owned Coal India, which is targeting 908 million tonnes of output by 2020, has been denied environment clearance for expansion of one-time production capacity by 50 per cent in existing operations without public hearing. Wildfires threaten Russia's unique Lake Baikal Raging wildfires have turned the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake in Siberia into an inferno, threatening the health and livelihood of locals and raising questions about Russia's ability to protect its natural heritage. PM calls for shift in discourse from climate change to 'climate justice' In what could can termed a strong message to rich countries ahead of the crucial Paris climate talks later this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought to change the discourse on the issue from “climate change to climate justice” and emphasized that poor and downtrodden are “most adversely” affected by climate change. More Environment News»

		World
		'Austria, Germany ready to receive Hungary migrants' Austria and Germany have agreed to receive thousands of migrants due to arrive at the Hungarian border in the coming hours, Austria's Chancellor Werner Faymann said early Saturday. Hillary Clinton says 'sorry' for email confusion Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Friday she was sorry that her use of a personal email account while secretary of state had caused confusion, and blamed herself for "not thinking a lot" about the matter when she took the job. Obama says US, Saudis want inclusive govt in Yemen " Hosting Saudi Arabia's new monarch for the first time, President Barack Obama said Friday that the U.S. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Exclusive: First look of Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi' First look of Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor in Sajid Nadiadwala’s Baaghi directed by Sabbir Khan. Movie Review: 'Welcome Back' Two chastened goons Uday and Majnu want to get their sister married. But she ends up falling for a 'bhai'. What follows is mayhem... Honey Singh's mother wrote 'Dheere dheere'? Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is known for his upbeat tracks but his rendition of the '90s song 'Dheere dheere' is a pleasant change. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		`Climate change helped turn dog into a pet' The next time you pat your dog on the head, take a minute to appreciate that the shape of your furry friend, and maybe even her relationship to you, came about because of the effects of a changing climate on her ancestors millions of years ago. A glass for enjoying a drink while floating in space When space tourism finally takes off and the rich and famous head off for a holiday in orbit as easily as on the Riviera, they may want to sip something stronger than Tang as they gaze down at Earth. Stem cell results disheartening: Study Stem cell therapy that held promise for treating heart attack and heart failure fails to live up to its expectations. More Science News»

		Sports
		Dravid prefers Rahane to bat at no. 5 in Tests While scoring a second innings century for a winning cause at the P Sara Oval in the second Test, Rahane failed to reach double figures in the other three innings in which he batted at no. 3. Vikas Krishan in final of Asian Championships Vikas defeated Iraq's Waheed Abdulridha 3-0 to set up a clash with Uzbekistan's Bektemir Melikuziev in the final. Live scorecenter: US Open 2015, Day 5 Live: US Open 2015, Day 5 More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 hot smartphones under Rs 7,000 Nowadays, you can pick up an entry-level smartphone with a 5-inch display and which handles Full-HD movie playback, almost every productivity task, and even social networking. Padmasree Warrior in race for CEO post at Twitter Pressure on Twitter’s board is mounting. In the three months since the company started searching for a new chief executive officer, the stock has slipped 22% and several product executives have left. Google urges CCI to maintain confidentiality of probe After a report filed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) last week accused Google of abusing its dominant position to rig search outcomes. More Technology News»

		Education
		We will pay our teachers' salaries as per 6th pay commission: ABE On the eve of Teachers' day, the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) announced that it would pay the teachers' salaries as per the sixth pay commission. Workshop on total sanitation at TISS Mumbai Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) along with BMC’s M-east ward held a workshop on - Total Sanitation at the TISS campus on Friday. Railway man combines passion with education to teach for free A 50-year-old railway employee in Mumbai has been doubling up as teacher for scores of needy students and children of his colleagues for the past three decades, helping them crack several competitive exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Dahi Handi money makes way to Anwar's 'new' heart The Congress sevadal’s Badlapur wing have cancelled their Dahi Handi festivities this year and have decided to donate the funds collected — to the tune of Rs 5.51 lakh — for the medical expenses of Anwar Khan who underwent Maharshtra’s successful heart transplant in 47 years. Second transplant tale ends on a happy note The city’s second heart transplant patient was discharged from hospital late on Thursday. Police digitally match skull with pics of Sheena's face DNA Test Will Finally Prove She Was Murdered More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		7 policemen hurt in south Delhi attack Seven policemen were injured when they were attacked by a group of men in a slum near Chanakyapuri. Lord of the Rings star takes capital by storm in DJ avatar “We wants it. We needs it. Must have the precioussss,” the capital hissed on Friday as Frodo Baggins himself cooked up a sinful recipe of his favourite tracks at a Delhi club. IAS aspirant nabs robber A civil services aspirant became a hero in Mukherjee Nagar after catching a history-sheeter who had robbed him near a bus stop. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Garbage woes, teaching dominate charcha between Modi, students "Now, haven't I seen you girls before in Delhi?" The words of recognition coming from the big screen had Anupama N and her friends gushing. It was the Prime Minister speaking. Op Lotus II? Congress says BJP wooing corporators It's a re-run of the 2008 Operation Lotus in which the BJP lured opposition MLAs to secure a majority in the legislative assembly. 3-hour cuts? Bengaluru in dark for over 6 hours The three-hour load-shedding schedule announced by Bescom could mean many more hours of darkness in reality. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Osmania University students ransack principal's office About 30 students seeking re-admissions to various courses in the Science College at Osmania University (OU) ransacked the principal's office late Friday evening to avail of hostel and mess facilities. Finally, hurdles cleared for upgradation of Vij airport Paving way for the upgradation of the Vijayawada airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has finally called for tenders to take up work on the new terminal building. Another week to establish Sheena's link with Indrani It will take about seven days for scientists to extract the DNA from Sheena Bora's bone and skull samples, which were received at the city-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting Diagnostics (CDFD), and match it with those of her parents. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Star who rose from brother's shadow K Karunakaran on his footballing roots, playing for Tamil Nadu and his short-lived career. Signs of love eliminate all hurdles in learning When you describe the essence of a rose, you are teaching English; when you count the number of petals, it's mathematics; and when you explain parts of the flower, it's science," says A Hemavathi, a teacher at CSI Higher Secondary School For The Deaf. On the sidelines, safety net for many It's 5pm and a group of chil dren in Kannagi Nagar slum in Thoraipakkam make a beeline for a small two-room facility with books in hand. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Now, mega rally to car workshops A Sola-based private bank executive was in for a shock when he found out that all the window panes of his recently bought car parked in his residential society were shattered. `Shwetang assaulted in custody' CID crime on Friday registered statements of three undertrial prisoners lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail in connection with the custodial death of Shwetang Patel who was picked by Bapunagar police during the riots which erupted after Patidar rally on August 25. Statements of eight senior cops recorded The inquiry into the alleged unprovoked lathicharge by police at the GMDC ground after the August 25 Patidar rally gathered momentum on Friday as eight senior police officials, including four IPS officers, were summoned for recording of statements at the crime branch office. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Dacoit arrested in Chitrakoot A dacoit identified as Shiva Kol, a resident of Kota Kandela, was arrested near Unchadeeh-Sakrauha village in Chitrakoot district on Tuesday evening. Garhi Sarai residents blame AMC for filthy roads The Garhi Sarai areas presents a nauseating picture of utter civic neglect with piles of garbage strewn across the roads, exposing the tall claims made by the Allahabad Municipal Corporation of cleaning the area. HC seeks reply on Noida officers The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed the state's chief secretary to file reply (counter affidavit) in response to a writ petition alleging that Noida chairman Rama Raman and several other officers of Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway have been continuing on their posts for a very long time in violation of rules. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Labourer's daughter cracks Indian Economic Service A daily wage labourer's daughter from a remote village in Odisha has cracked the coveted Indian Economic Service (IES) this year. Aparajita Priyadarshini Behera (24) of Mahanangala village has secured 13th rank in the all India list. No respite to tainted IAS officer, bail plea rejected In a setback to jailed IAS officer Tinoo Joshi, Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) has rejected her bail plea on Thursday on the grounds that she had misused liberty of previous bail that was given for a surgery. Justice Shantanu Kemkar ruled the application deserves to be rejected. Politics over newborn deaths escalates Politics over infant deaths at Sardar Vallabhbhai Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics (Sishu Bhawan), Cuttack, intensified on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Librarian held for teaching kids 'kiss, sex and rape' Librarian of a missionary school in Jabalpur was arrested on Friday, a day after he was found giving lewd lessons to Class 5 students on ‘how to kiss, have sex and rape’. Infant's nose bitten by rat in Madhya Pradesh; action against 2 hospital staff A month-old baby boy was bitten by a rat at the district hospital here, prompting the authorities to suspend a staff nurse and terminate services of the baby's caretaker. MP teacher held for teaching Class V students 'how to have sex' A 35-year-old librarian of a prominent missionary school in Madhya Pradesh was arrested on Friday evening after parents alleged that he was teaching Class V students discussing ‘how to kiss, have sex and rape’. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh school organizes walkathon on water conservation Students of Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh under the project leadership of Ishgun Singh Arora and Hrudya Pavan organized a Walkathon at Sukhna Lake to bring awareness regarding water scarcity. Giving photography 'The Fifth Dimension' If pictures can tell a story, then there were many tales that were on display at Punjab Kala Bhavan on Thursday. MTech students, teachers get low-down on solar products More Chandigarh News»

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