News Digest: Modi must be punished for anti-people policies: Ram Jethmalani

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, October 05, 2015
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		India
		Modi must be punished for anti-people policies: Ram Jethmalani Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani on Sunday urged the people to defeat the BJP-led NDA in the Bihar assembly polls, asking them to vote for Nitish Kumar. Woman 'hears' AI pilot talk of 'last flight', refuses to fly The Germanwings crash and continuing mystery of the missing Malaysian airliner MH 370 seem to have created serious distrust between air travellers and pilots. Manohar Parrikar snubs Sharif proposal on Siachen troops In a rebuff to Pakistan Prime Minister, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said he prefers to ignore Nawaz Sharif's four-point proposal, including demilitarisation of Kashmir and unconditional withdrawal of forces from Siachen by both the countries. More India News»

		Business
		Choppy markets may slow PSU stake sales: Jaitley The government is expected to go slow on stake sales in several public sector companies due to the volatility in stock markets, but is unlikely to face pressure on finances due to lower oil prices. Rural youth can bank on finance sector for jobs The banking and finance sector holds a beacon of hope for rural youth as employment from the interiors now forms a bulk of the total hiring for some banks. Government looks to ease FDI rules The government is looking to simplify foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, aimed at removing some of the conditions that investors need to fulfil while investing in the country as it looks to further ease procedures to attract more investment, including domestic, at a time when the RBI has cut rates too, said economic affairs secretary Shaktikanta Das. More Business News»

		Environment
		60 bird species sighted during Ambazari bird race Over 60 bird species were sighted by the watchers during the five-hour long Ambazari bird race jointly organized by the forest department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) on Sunday. Tailless amphibians enthrall kids at Pilikula On Sunday, croaks, woofs, meows and the sound of hissing resonated at Pilikula Nisargadhama. NGT slams Odisha govt over shops on Puri beach The National Green Tribunal has slammed Odisha government and the state pollution control board for permitting shops to operate on Puri beach. More Environment News»

		World
		Ruling Portuguese coalition heads for win Portugal's center-right government headed for victory in a election on Sunday after launching tough austerity measures to combat a debt crisis, but exit polls showed it could lose its majority in parliament. 'Germany needs to limit refugee influx, close borders' Germany needs to limit the number of refugees it takes in or even close its borders, conservative allies of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the weekend, as the country deals with record inflows of people fleeing from war and poverty. MSF demands independent probe into strike on Afghan hospital Medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) on Sunday demanded an independent international inquiry into a suspected US air strike that killed 22 people in an Afghan hospital it runs, branding the attack a "war crime". More World News»

		Entertainment
		'On what basis were Talwars sent to jail?' The Aarushi-Hemraj murder case resulted in a lot of confusion among the investigating agencies and that has been brought out well in the film. Mad Max's villain in Tiger Shroff's film We have exclusively learnt that Ekta Kapoor has pulled off a casting coup by casting Mad Max’s 7 feet supervillain Nathan Jones in her superhero film A Flying Jatt, being directed by Remo D’souza. Actor's bungalow has 'more dogs than people' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		IIT-Madras to study particles in space, predict tremors beneath earth Theories have been proposed, but most have fallen flat every time the earth slipped beneath our feet.  New additive to lower aircraft crash impact Researchers have discovered a new polymeric jet fuel additive that can reduce the intensity of post-impact explosions that occur during airplane crash. Spinal implant brings hope for paralytics Four months ago, Roger, a 55-year-old construction worker from Mooresville, NC, fell out of a deer stand and was left with a damaged spinal cord and no sensation from the middle of his chest down. More Science News»

		Sports
		India will come back all guns blazing: Rohit Sharma Disappointed that his maiden T20I century went in vain, Rohit Sharma said they would come back all guns blazing to stay alive in the three-match series against SA. Liverpool sack manager Brendan Rodgers English Premier League club Liverpool FC have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers following their 1-1 draw with Everton on Sunday. Arsenal crush Manchester United 3-0 to go second Arsenal scored twice in the opening seven minutes and ended the match as a contest with a third in 19th as they crushed United 3-0 to move into 2nd place. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 best laptops you can buy under Rs 30,000 If you’re in the market for a laptop priced under Rs 30,000, we try to help you make a buying decision. Micromax Canvas Selfie 2 review: Affordable selfie phone With every second smartphone trying to woo the selfie lovers, does the Micromax Canvas Selfie 2 stand out from the rest of the crowd? How smartphones are dominating porn Pornhub has released its latest data analysis which demonstrates the rise of smartphones as a method for watching porn. More Technology News»

		Education
		Modi government keen to push for common entrance test across all medical colleges in India MCI sources said the joint proposal was unanimously adopted by the GBM and that it was for the ministry now to push the issue further. Kendriya Vidyalaya teacher recruitment exam cancelled over paper leak reports A written examination held on Sunday for recruitment of teachers by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) was cancelled over reports that its question paper was leaked. Outsourcing teachers for welfare of students: Chhattisgarh government Amid protests by Congress over outsourcing to fill the vacant posts of school teachers in the state, Chhattisgarh government on Sunday clarified that the initiative was taken up to for the welfare of the students in remote areas. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Indrani out of danger, but no clue to what laid her low The mystery over whether Indrani Mukerjea “overdosed” on anti-depressants deepened on Sunday, even as she regained consciousness after more than 48 hours. Blaze in warehouse A fire broke out in a godown in Reay Road late on Sunday Cong to oppose drought tax with bullock cart rally MUMBAI: The city Congress has organized a bullock cart rally at Azad Maidan on Monday afternoon to protest against the state government’s decision to impose a fuel surcharge. Former Maharashtra chief minister and state Congress president Ashok Chavan, city Congress president Sanjay Nirupam and others will lead the rally. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ban on diesel cabs in Delhi not implemented against all, HC told Delhi high court has been told that its order upholding a ban on diesel cabs providing point-to-point service in the city was being implemented only against Ola while other app-based taxi services were violating it with impunity. Dealers of junked auto parts do green job, need training Alaam and Sons is one of the 500-odd shops that trade in second-hand auto parts on the crowded lane, forming what is termed the end-of-life vehicle (ELV) industry. Located in Delhi in Jama Masjid, Mayapuri and Gokulpuri, the ELV units have been doing a stellar job of recycling auto parts after stripping vehicles bound for the landfills. Somnath Bharti sent to Tihar for a day A city court on Sunday sent AAP MLA and former Delhi law minister Somnath Bharti to Tihar Jail for a day in connection with an alleged domestic violence and attempt to murder case lodged by his wife. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		More elders call for help to write their will The fear of having to stay in oldage homes is prompting many senior citizens in the city to write their will. Onions from north Karnataka bring prices down Imports from Egypt, China and Pakistan coupled with harvesting of the local crop have led to a fall in onion prices to Rs 45-55 a kg from Rs 70-80 in retail markets in Karnataka. Essentials may turn scarce if stir continues As the truck drivers' protest entered its fourth day on Sunday, a shortage of vegetables, food grains and essential other commodities is staring the state in the face. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Campaign against honking launched The next time you are behind the wheels, remember not to press the ‘horn’ at the slightest urge. The ‘Horn not Ok Please’ campaign was launched by the Young Indians wing of the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) on Sunday specifically to address the issue. Under pressure to perform, Inter student attempts suicide Under pressure to perform well in academics, an Intermediate II year student attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of his hostel building at Adibhatla on Saturday afternoon. He survived the suicide bid, but suffered a leg fracture. ICRA gives 'A' category status to Telangana Living up to its image as a rich state, Telangana has gained ‘A’ category status in the rating of India Credit Rating Agency ( ICRA). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'World class' roads run into a dead end Roads that are wide, better-laid than most across the city and teeming with traffic unless it is midnight are what the Chennai Corporation thought fit to `upgrade' to `world class standards' -a plan that is a classic example of how the corporation jumps the gun on promising first and planning later. Building a company that outlives the founders With a struggling startup and a passion for technology, Ravi Saraogi and Umesh Sachdev met Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT-Madras. IIT-Madras to study particles in space, predict tremors beneath earth Theories have been proposed, but most have fallen flat every time the earth slipped beneath our feet. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Spectre of diseases haunts Gujarat While malaria, dengue and swine flu continue to give health authorities in major Gujarat cities sleepless nights, cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and Congo fever are emerging as the new worry factors for state health authorities. Iron pillars set up along Khokhra bridge After several decades of empathy western railway authorities on Sunday finally set up iron pillars along the length of the old Khokhra bridge to secure its damaged portion. Congress demands President rule in Gujarat Criticizing the ordinance issued by the state government for giving it the power to delay local body elections, the Gujarat Congress on Sunday demanded President’s rule in the state. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Children with Cerebral Palsy showcase talent in Allahabad Cerebral Palsy (CP) Day was celebrated in the premises of Reserve Police Lines on Saturday. Allahabad remembers Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri Several events were organized in the Sangam City to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Door-to-door collection of garbage begins in Allahabad Door-to-door collection of garbage started from Ashoknagar ward of the city on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.It is being done through environmental friendly e-rickshaws. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Two boys drown while taking bath in Dhenkhanal Two boys drowned in a pond at a village in Odisha's Dhenkhanal district on Sunday, the police said. BJD govt messing up food Act: BJP The state BJP on Sunday accused the ruling BJD of messing up implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, two days after chief minister Naveen Patnaik started distributing digitized ration cards among the beneficiaries to be covered under the Act. Odisha launches online FIR filing system More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Kidnapped & sodomised for days, minor rescued from a flat in Kolar The minor was rescued after he made a desperate call on 100 and told police he was locked in a house in Bhopal. Police traced the SOS call to Bima Kunj in Kolar area of the state capital and freed him from his captors. 3 arrested under anti-conversion laws in Madhya Pradesh All of them claim to work for an NGO GEMS--Gospel Echoing Missionary Society which is working in the northern states of the country for more than 4 decades, said police. Framed youth's suicide: Day after, demand for justice grows in Bhopal Police said they would conduct a probe to verify allegations. The family and associates of deceased demanded suspension of police officer till the inquiry is underway. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bathinda administration perennially promulgates section 144 in the city The fact that Bathinda has turned into the protest capital of Punjab is evident in district administration’s decision to perennially promulgate section 144 in the city to ‘maintain law and order’. Women thieves loved overcrowded buses An overcrowded bus.Lots of pushing and shoving.And, then poof! Your gold bracelet or chain is gone.That's how the three women arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments on Thursday operated. Giving baby steps a frame Ludhianvis definitely know how to celebrate, cherish and capture their special moments.A new trend is emerging in the city when it comes to welcoming a new little member to the family. More Chandigarh News»

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