News Digest: Centre okays release of Rs 820 crore for drinking water in rural areas

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		Tuesday, April 12, 2016
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		India
		Centre okays release of Rs 820 crore for drinking water in rural areas Rs 820 crore to states from the Union Budget allocation for rural drinking water to ensure they have no dearth of funds to mitigate a drought-like situation. First train carrying five lakh litres water reaches drought-hit Latur Two Indian medical students stabbed to death in Ukraine More India News»

		Business
		Maruti to introduce 1 new model, Baleno variant Aiming to maintain a double-digit growth rate in volumes in the fiscal 2016-17, Maruti Suzuki has decided to strengthen its portfolio by adding one new car and one variant. Plea in HC for probe into KFA's fuel procurement The Bombay high court on Monday received a petition to hear a fresh plea for CBI action against Vijay Mallya and his defunct Kingfisher Airlines over Rs 602-crore aviation fuel, which he received on credit from a public sector company between 2008 and 2010. Bajaj, global agency spat over Qute safety rating The Bajaj Qute quadricycle’s one-star rating has triggered a spat between testing agency Global NCAP and Bajaj Auto. In a letter addressed to Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj, David Ward, secretary general, Global NCAP, ticked off the Pune-based company for its “exaggerated claims” regarding the “safety deficiencies highlighted by Euro NCAP’s recent tests”. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tata Co. to study impact of climate change on Assam tea production Tata Global Beverages said the report aimed at identifying those areas that would continue to remain suitable for tea cultivation and those areas that would require adaptation and those that might become unsuitable and hence, might need to switch from tea to other crops. In China, endangered bird spoon-billed sandpiper spotted A spoon-billed sandpiper was spotted in south China's Hainan province last week, the third time the endangered bird has been seen on the tropical island. Luo Lixiang with the Xinying Mangrove National Wetland Park photographed the sandpiper while he was patrolling the park. Water scarcity threatens Shimla's tourism industry Private suppliers bring water from natural sources located on the outskirts of Shimla to sell to the hotels, he said. Civic authorities say water shortage has become more acute since January 2 when supply from Ashwani Khud was stopped following a recent outbreak of jaundice. More Environment News»

		World
		US embassy warns of possible attack on hotel in Kabul "In response to this potential threat, the US embassy Kabul is advising American citizens to avoid the Star Hotel and to remain vigilant when visiting hotels in Kabul, especially during large gatherings," the embassy said on Twitter. Norway's state church votes in favor of same-sex marriages A large majority of Norway's church synod have voted in favor of same-sex marriages. Of 115 synod members present at the Church of Norway's council, 88 voted in favor, meaning that the state church will adopt provisions for marrying same-sex couples. The church described it as a 'historic decision.' Cruz could save Republicans from Trump - but what then? More World News»

		Entertainment
		BT Exclusive: Shahid Kapoor in 'Udta Punjab' Shahid Kapoor plays a Punjabi rock star, Tommy Singh, in his forthcoming film ‘Udta Punjab’. Pic: Reel Ravi Shastri, Azhar bond in Green room The sports biopic ‘Azhar’ based on the life of cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin is all set to hit theatres. Sonu Sood's jaw-dropping split will stun you! Sonu is currently in Beijing to shoot the remaining portions of the film and he recently shared his picture from the sets where he is seen practising stretching and preparing himself for an action sequence. Watch how Sonu does a standing leg split and there is not even an ounce of pain or stress on his face. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Brain injury in 43 percent of US ex-football players: study Miami, April 11, 2016 (AFP) -Some 43 percent of retired American football players studied show signs of traumatic brain injury, raising new concerns about the long-term effects of hitting and tackling, researchers said Monday. Brain injury in 43 percent of US ex- football players: study Miami, April 11, 2016 (AFP) -Some 43 percent of retired American football players show signs of traumatic brain injury, raising new concerns about the long-term effects of hitting and tackling in the sport, researchers said Monday. Tesla recalls 2,700 Model X SUVs for seat problem New York, April 11, 2016 (AFP) -Tesla Motors is recalling 2,700 Model X sport utility vehicles to fix a locking hinge that could allow third-row seat backs to fold forward, the automaker said Monday. The recall affects SUVs bought before March 26. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Gujarat Lions beat Kings XI by five wickets Aaron Finch's blazing 74 powered new entrants Gujarat Lions to a convincing five-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab and open Gujarat's campaign in an emphatic manner in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. Hope cricketers haven't complained: Bhogle on IPL ouster Speculation is rife that some Indian cricketers have complained against Bhogle to the BCCI for his comments on air but the exact reason for his last minute sacking from the IPL commentators' panel is not yet known. Chappell's man management skills were zero: Sehwag Appointed coach of the Indian cricket team in May 2005, Aussie Greg Chappell's tenure was riddled with controversies, starting with the dropping of Sourav Ganguly during a tour of Zimbabwe later that year. More Sports News»

		Technology
		14 highest-paying job titles in the technology industry Here are 14 highest-paying job titles in the technology industry in the US. Why it's not easy to switch to iPhone from Android I have finally caved in: My phone is now an iPhone. United Payments Interface: All you need to know RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, adviser to the National Payments Corporation of India, will launch the much-awaited Unified Payments Interface (UPI). More Technology News»

		Education
		Month before multiple medical entrance exams, SC brings back common test Can't conduct common test this year: Medical Council of India SC Had Cleared Decks By Reversing A 2013 Order BJP in Delhi seeks resumption of services of teachers Opposition leaders in Delhi met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, demanding that the services of 2,500 contractual teachers who were recently terminated should be resumed. These teachers were recruited under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Signs of a thaw? Many jewellers open shops More than half of jewellers across India reopened their shops on Monday after keeping them closed for nearly six weeks in protest over the reintroduction of excise duty on gold jewellery. Don't want to be stereotyped, says Swara Bhaskar Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actor Swara Bhaskar says doing unconventional roles is the best way to get out of being typecast as she doesn't want to "be stereotyped". Fresh blaze rages now at Mulund dumping ground A fire broke out at the Mulund dumping ground on Monday morning. F More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		I will say `Bharat Mata ki jai' with pride, but can't force others: Najeeb Jung Dismantling of BRT corridor to take longer The dismantling of BRT corridor is going to take longer than expected. For Delhi students, the numbers don't add up However, Class V Students Do Better Than National AverageThe performance of Class III students in Delhi is lower than the national average in languages and significantly lower in mathematics. However, the trend is bucked in Class V, where student performance is much higher than the national average. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		A 9-yr high: CLAT sees 45k students vie for law seats 45,040 Law aspirants have applied for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2016. This, after last year’s 39,686 applications, marks the highest recorded number received for the centralized online law entrance exam which will be conducted on May 8 across an estimated 170 centers. NLSIU row over shorts ends amicably A week after third-year students of National Law School of India University (NLSIU) alleged that Prof V Nagaraj passed inappropriate remarks over a student who wore shorts to class, the issue was resolved. At this store, the customer is a trusted king A small refrigerator containing sachets of idli/dosa batter, wheat chapatis and Malabar parottas stands in the lobby of the Bharat Golf View Apartments, Old Airport Road. A customer opens the door and picks up a sachet, and drops cash into a small box attached to the door. No salesman, shopkeeper or camera eye to check who put in how much. Or didn't. The stall runs solely on trust. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Medicos all riled up against web counselling for PG seats Stormy scenes are likely in the third week of April, with junior doctors vowing to stall the admission process for 2,500 post graduate and diploma medical seats. Reason: NTR University of Health Sciences' (NTRUHS) unilateral decision to bring in web-based counselling for the 2016-17 academic year. Criminal cases to be filed against establishments having illegal water connections Faced with a severe water crisis and poor revenue collections, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has decided to file criminal cases against commercial establishments that have domestic water supply connections. Cases will be filed under sections 269 and 430 of the Indian Penal Code, with offenders liable to be punished with six months to five years in jail and heavy penalties. Shaadi Mubarak fraud case: Minority welfare dept official duped state govt using forged documents Using Aadhar card copies of young couples, which he obtained from his agents, Taheruddin created fake wedding cards to fulfil the criteria for the Shaadi Mubarak scheme. He also forged nikhanamas and then opened a bank account in the name of the beneficiary More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Helpful' women steal chain worth Rs4.5Lakh on bus Police have launched a hunt for two women who escaped with a gold chain weighing 23 sovereigns worth 4.5 lakh from an woman travelling on an MTC bus in Otteri near Pulianthope on Sunday. Gate crash: Police register unnatural death The North Beach police have registered a case of unnatural death under the CrPC Section 174 following the death of the five-year-old child M Shri Ram, who died after an iron gate fell on him while he was playing near his house in Mannadi on Sunday evening. Traffic diversion causes chaos in Tambaram Hundreds of bus passengers were left stranded on Tambaram Bypass Road on Monday morning after the traffic police diverted all heavy vehicles entering the city to Maduravoyal en route Koyambedu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		GPCB model to help India in waste disposal In a major boost to safeguarding public health from irresponsible biomedical waste disposal and related hazards, the new Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules now require a bar code system for identifying bags or containers carrying biomedical waste, and a GPS system to track the movement of the containers. Despite ban, tipplers say cheers in Ben's Gujarat Prohibition is the most spirited poll promise currently being served to woo women voters across India -Bihar's Nitish Kumar recently honoured his prohibition promise, Jayalalithaa and K Karunanidhi have promised to ban liquor in Tamil Nadu, and Kerala's Oommen Chandy has warned women voters will give a befitting reply in forthcoming elections to those opposing partial prohibition imposed by his government. Guj jewellers seize golden chance, go on vacation Manish Patel, owner of Shreeram Jewellers in Surat returned from a 10-day trip to Bangkok recently."I knew that the strike was going to continue for long. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Mini tankers for blaze in crowded areas Firefighters taking hours to reach godowns located in congested localities even before they can begin to douse fires would be a thing of past. Jewellers' assn seals shops in Meerganj The jewellers seem to have divided over their stir against excise duty hike.Unable to bear losses, a section of jewellers were found selling jewellery on the sly. Nepal leader urges natives to work for motherland Veteran Nepalese politician, Hari Acharya exhorted the Nepalese community in Allahabad to mobilise their fellow countrymen living in India and work for the development of their motherland, on Monday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Jaundice cases at Jharana Basti touch 56 Women protest scarcity of drinking water in Odisha Bhubaneswar sizzles at 45.8 degress; schools ordered shut till April 20 The mercury breached a more than 30-year high for the month of April as Bhubaneswar sizzled under a temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius, the blistering conditions severely hitting normal life and prompting the government to order closure of schools till April 20. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh high court reserves order on bail plea of tainted IAS couple While hearing the bail plea earlier the high court ordered constitution of a team of doctors for conducting medical examination of Tinoo Joshi.The report was submitted before court on Monday. Youth set ablaze over old rivalry in Betul A 25-year-old youth was tied to a tractor and set ablaze by five youths over an old rivalry in Betul district on Sunday night. Madhya Pradesh Dental and Medical Admission Test entrance to be held on May 15 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Delhi girl among 3 who say they were raped at Murthal AIPMT leak: Dangi dumped equipment Roop Singh Dangi, the mastermind of AIPMT paper leak, had disposed of the technical equipment he used for the scam in Shimla, confirmed SIT probing the case. Feb violence like Godhra, CM will get two terms like Modi, says BJP's Rohtak MLA BJP's Rohtak MLA Munish Grover on Saturday compared violence during Jat quota agitation to Godhra riots and said just like then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi was criticized for it but still won two more terms, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar would stay in the saddle for long. More Chandigarh News»

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