News Digest: CBI chargesheets JD(U) MP, three others in LTC scam

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		Saturday, October 24, 2015
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		India
		CBI chargesheets JD(U) MP, three others in LTC scam The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed a chargesheet against Anil Kumar Sahani, a JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar where polls are underway, and three others in the alleged LTC scam that was discovered in 2013 with the probe agency claiming they caused a loss of Rs 23.71 lakh to the exchequer. Dalit kids death: Politics triggered deadly dispute The roots of a bitter feud between a Thakur and Dalit household, overlaid with caste animosities, that led to the gruesome murder of two Dalit kids, lies in a rivalry between the two families that built up into a deadly enmity over a decade. Sunped suspect cries frame-up If Akash is to be believed, he had the motive but not the intent. But the killing of two Dalit children in this village has turned him from a would-be Army recruit to an accused, one among seven arrested, in a murder case that has become national news and is likely to keep him in jail for a long time. More India News»

		Business
		Jan-Dhan gets service tax relief The government has extended the service tax exemption to Jan Dhan Yojana (JDY), PM Narendra Modi's pet project for financial inclusion. India braces for fresh battle at WTO meet With six weeks to go for the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) ministerial meeting, the government is bracing for a fresh battle amid indications that the developed countries. IT has not cut banks' costs: Rajan  Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has questioned the pricing of IT deals that banks have entered into. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change may lead to severe water shortage in Nepal Climate change, increase in agricultural land use and population growth may lead to severe water shortage in Nepal in the coming decades, according to a new study. Tibet sees receding glaciers, shrinking permafrost The Roof of the World, as Tibet is also known, is also facing desertification. Path to climate ambition must be paved with equity: India India's submission of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) is a reflection of its utmost sincerity in contributing with its full might to the global fight against climate change. More Environment News»

		World
		Extremely powerful hurricane Patricia slams into Mexico Hurricane Patricia, one of the most powerful storms on record, struck Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday, threatening to inflict catastrophic damage as emergency teams scrambled to evacuate thousands of people from homes and popular beach resorts. Germany toughens up asylum rules as migrants stream in German will toughen up its asylum rules on October 24, a week ahead of schedule, as it faces an unprecedented number of migrants arriving from Syria and elsewhere. Candlelight vigil for Swedish school stabbings Hundreds of people lit candles Friday in the yard of a Swedish school where police said a 21-year-old masked man with a sword and a knife went on a rampage a day earlier, stabbing two to death and seriously wounding two others before being shot by police. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sonam: Salman is still idealistic  Salman Khan played Sonam Kapoor’s love interest in her first film Saawariya. Salman items we should keep in a museum The curious case of Bollywood names More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Processed meats as big a cancer risk as smoking The World Health Organization is reportedly set to declare that bacon, sausages and other processed meat cause cancer. Deep-sea bacteria could neutralize greenhouse gas A type of bacteria found at the bottom of the ocean could be used to neutralize large amounts of industrial carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found. Competitor offers $1 pill after Turing Pharma raised price of drug to $750 As a workaround to a recent eye-popping increase in the price of the medicine Daraprim to $750 a pill by Turing Pharmaceuticals, a San Diego-based pharma company has said it would start selling the pills at $1 each. More Science News»

		Sports
		Dhoni criticised for meeting Srinivasan in Chennai India's ODI skipper MS Dhoni has drawn criticism for his meeting with former BCCI chief N Srinivasan. Dhoni had visited Srinivasan at his residence in Chennai on Friday, ahead of the India - South Africa ODI. Top seed Saina Nehwal knocked out of French Open Saina Nehwal's miserable run continued as the Indian shuttler suffered a straight games defeat at the hands of Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the French Open. Ranji: Jadeja's 7 for 60 helps Saurashtra notch up 35-run win Ravindra Jadeja returned with a sensational seven-wicket haul as Saurashtra notched up a convincing 35-run win over Hyderabad on the second day of their Group C Ranji Trophy match. More Sports News»

		Technology
		29 tough questions asked in Facebook interviews We've compiled some of the toughest Facebook interview questions available on Glassdoor. Whether you're looking for a programming job or a position in marketing, Facebook's interview questions will give you a run for your money. So, check out 29 of the toughest questions Facebook asks in interviews... Apple Watch launching in India on November 6 The Apple Watch is coming to India, almost six months after its global launch. The Apple India website says the smartwatch will become available in the country starting November 6. The pricing is expected to start at Rs 30,000. Why Google is 're-thinking' all of its products Machine learning and artificial intelligence got a lot of love on Google's Q3 earnings call. More Technology News»

		Education
		'Occupy' UGC: Students try to enter office, detained Salonee Shital can no longer use the non-NET fellowship as "leverage." In her final year of a master's degree programme in international relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University, she's afraid her parents back home in Patna won't be willing to pay for an MPhil. Candidates in a fix as UPSC, MPPSC exam dates clash Candidates preparing for UPSC and MPPSC examinations are in a fix following announcement of prelims exam schedule by MPPSC on Wednesday. CBSE to celebrate National Education Day on November 11 The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter and first education minister of independent India Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on November 11 by recalling his contribution to the cause of education. The day will be celebrated as National Education Day (NED) of India. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Probe Rs 800cr withdrawal by tainted firm' BJP Lok Sabha member Kirit Somaiya has demanded an investigation into massive bank withdrawals by the irrigation scam-tainted firm FA Constructions. Developers can now obtain NOCs through private consultants The BMC will reduce building permissions from over 150 to just 70 as part of its "ease of doing business" initiative. However, construction industry sources called it an "eyewash", stating that the building approvals system in the civic body is racked with rampant corruption and deliberate delays to knock out money from builders. Parmar had written to CM, but relatives give officials a clean chit On a day it emerged that Thane builder Suraj Parmar had written a letter to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis before he committed suicide citing issues in the system that were stalling his project and that Fadnavis had forwarded the letter to the urban development department, the family of the builder absolved officials of the Thane municipal corporation of any wrongdoing and blamed politicians for the suicide. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi cabinet questions LG on VAT official's transfer In an unprecedented move, the Delhi cabinet - led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal - on Friday passed a resolution challenging the authority of lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung, alleging he had “unilaterally” transfered VAT commissioner Vijay Kumar as he was fighting against corruption. Forensic data, survivor's testimony nailed cabbie Forensic material, especially medical evidence, and the survivor’s “unimpeachable” testimony nailed the Uber cab driver Shiv Kumar Yadav for rape. Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri Baweja relied on DNA reports, fingerprint reports, nature of injuries suffered by the 25-year-old woman and her testimony to establish that Yadav had raped her while endangering her life. Gold worth Rs 88 lakh seized at IGI, 2 held Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested two people for allegedly trying to smuggle gold worth Rs 88 lakh in two separate incidents this week. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Sahitya Akademi has bowed to pressure' - Dalit student assaulted for writing against caste system On a day New Delhi witnessed a silent march by writers against the Sahitya Akademi's silence over rising intolerance, prominent voices from Karnataka spoke out. It's the love story of Shashi and Shashi "It is not a period play, it is modern," stresses playwright Ramu Ramanathan about his play 3, Sakina Manzil, that is being staged at Jagriti Theatre till October 25. 'India is not an afterthought anymore' More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP govt, APBCL served notices for tax evasion Service tax officers recently issued notices to the AP Beverages Corporation Limited (APBCL) and the AP government for alleged tax evasion to the tune of Rs 2,200 crore. KCR owes explanation on CBI grilling: TDP TDP legislator A Revanth Reddy on Friday demanded that chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao owes the public an explanation on why he was grilled by the Central Bureau of Investigation recently. Shia community upset over upkeep of Ashoorkhanas Thousands of people belonging to the Shia community will congregate along the expanse of the Old City on Saturday to mark Muharram. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Clean your surroundings, keep dengue at bay After a dry spell, erratic rainfall that began on Friday can lead to a spurt in dengue cases if your surroundings aren't kept clean. Perungalathur panchayat to purify, sell water at Rs 6/ 20 lakh Waking up to the worsening water situation in the suburbs, the Perungalathur panchayat has taken upon itself the task of providing safe drinking water to the residents at an affordable cost. Woman, aide held for friend's abduction in Chennai Police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old woman who with her boyfriend and two other accomplices kidnapped her friend and demanded Rs 5 lakh for her release. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		SEC quotes HC to withhold NOTA In its notification announcing local body elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday declared that it would not give `None Of The Above' (NOTA) option to voters in the upcoming civic polls. Patients in misery as A+ blood supply falls Civic body polls - Voter turnout may touch new low Paucity of time for parties to prepare for the upcoming civic elections, the festival fever and vacations in educational institutions are expected to keep voter turnout lower than even 2010 municipal corporation elections. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Katra Ramdal procession attracts large crowd The Ramdal procession of Katra Ramleela Committee was taken out with grandeur from Ram Vatika late on Tuesday night. Suresh Kumar Singh takes over as UPPSC secretary Suresh Kumar Singh, a 2005 batch IAS officer, took over the charge of secretary, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Tuesday night. Artists in Allahabad turned to chemicals in 90s for shine As the city celebrates Durga puja in a grand way, the TOI team traced the legacy of making idols in the city. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Congress flays govt over farmer suicides The party will launch ‘save farmer’ demonstrations in every block on November 6. Celebration of alternate Durga The festival is so named because the region where the tribal culture flourished was called Patkhanda, spreading from Sankhemundai in Ganjam district of Odisha to Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Jarasingha is considered the abode of Patkhanda, the presiding deity of the village. Ravana Podi: Meet the family that shapes the demon king's effigies Earlier, Ravana Podi used to be held only in three or four Durga Puja pandals in the city. But, over the years, the number of Ravana Podi programmes has increased to at least 25. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Stolen vehicles worth Rs 16 lakh seized, 2 nabbed Two people, including a murder convict met in a jail and decided to lift vehicles after end of term in prison. They hatched a plan and lifted two SUVs and four bikes worth Rs 16 lakh from Bhopal. Manhandling cop: Officer's son booked The incident comes in less than a month after a youth, Lalit, son of a retired bureaucrat GP Kabir Panthi and another person were booked and arrested for forcibly entering house of a woman in slums and creating ruckus for cigarette in Habibganj area on September 26. Violence on Dussehra, curfew clamped in Khargone town The incident took place on Thursday night when a large number of people belonging to a particular community were returning to their homes after taking part in Dussehra festivities. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab cops can plant false recoveries: Bajwa PPCC president Partap Singh Bajwa has alleged that after Punjab police claims of foreign hands and funding from abroad in sacrilege incidents have been badly exposed the cops could resort to more "nefarious" attempts to plant false recoveries in the case. Panj Payaras direct SGPC to terminate services of Sikh clergy The suspended Panj Payaras (five beloved ones) on Friday directed Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to terminate services of the Sikh clergy for having failed to lead the community. Police foils attempt of farmer to reach chief minister PS Badal' village to protest The state police foiled the attempts of the farmers to march towards the residence of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal at his native village Badal and rural development minister Sikandar Singh Maluka at his native village Maluka. More Chandigarh News»

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