News Digest: Face of young Assam once, Mahanta bets on BJP in comeback bid

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		Saturday, April 09, 2016
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		India
		Face of young Assam once, Mahanta bets on BJP in comeback bid Where even 1 seat matters, fronts measure every step Muslims valued only for votes in the Bodo areas? More India News»

		Business
		With $300m Sanmar buy, Watsa's India bet hits $1bn Indo-Canadian billionaire and Fairfax Financial Holdings chief executive Prem Watsa, a vocal backer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is turning a prolific risk investor in the core sectors of the Indian economy. UK probes Tata Steel for fraud, says report The UK Serious Fraud Office has launched a criminal investigation into Tata Steel's operations over allegations related to inappropriate testing and certification procedures used to verify the composition of products, the Daily Telegraph reported. SC rejects 4G plea against Rel Jio In a big relief to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group, the Supreme Court on Friday held that there were no irregularities in allocation of 4G spectrum to Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL), and in allowing it to provide voice services on 4G spectrum. More Business News»

		Environment
		Australia shares concern for Great Barrier Reef Australia's environment minister said bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef is "major and significant", after renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough said climate change has put the attraction in "grave danger". Bleaching can stunt the recovery of, and sometimes kill, many varieties of coral. Airline carbon tax will burden poor countries: BASIC The unanimous stand emerged during the two-day ministerial meeting of the BASIC group here. Over 120 nations to sign climate deal in April: France More than 120 countries have said they are ready to sign the UN's accord to fight global warming, French ecology minister Segolene Royal has said. The 32-page deal calls on rich nations to muster at least $100 billion a year in climate aid from 2020. More Environment News»

		World
		China blocks Economist, Time websites over Xi articles Two dead in shooting at Texas air force base At least one person has been killed in a shooting at an air force base in Texas, authorities said. County sheriff's spokesman James Keith said on Friday that deputies have responded to reports of an active shooter at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Greece to migrants: We love you' but you've got to go Greece plans to tell thousands of migrants that it "loves" them to persuade them to willingly evacuate a huge makeshift camp at the port of Piraeus ahead of the busy tourism season, officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Aww! AbRam bonding with mommy Gauri Khan It has long been established that Shah Rukh Khan’s youngest son, AbRam Khan, is one of the cutest star kid on the block. The adorable little one has given us many occasions to go all ‘aww’ over him and he’s at it yet again. Bollywood's most desirable single men While Shahid Kapoor is now taken, and ruling heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor is already with Katrina Kaif, we take a look at the most desirable single men left in Bollywood today. Actress doesn't mind being a sex symbol Vikram Bhatt’s erotic thriller, Love Games, has created a buzz because of its bold subject. Tara Alisha Berry, however, had no inhibitions while shooting the intimate scenes. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform for first time Miami, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -After four failed bids SpaceX finally stuck the landing Friday, powering the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket onto an ocean platform where it touched down upright after launching cargo to space. SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform for first time Miami, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -After four failed bids SpaceX finally stuck the landing Friday, powering the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket onto an ocean platform where it touched down upright after launching cargo to space. In first, SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform Miami, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -After four failed bids SpaceX finally stuck the landing Friday, powering the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket onto an ocean platform where it touched down upright after launching cargo to space. More Science News»

		Sports
		Glitzy Bollywood-style opening ceremony sets ball rolling for IPL 9 Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez and Punjabi rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh kept the audience glued to their seats during the opening gala attended by the BCCI top brass, franchise team owners, players and support staff of all the eight participating teams. As it happened: IPL 2016 opening ceremony Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Kaif and Yo Yo Honey Singh along with American musical group Major Lazer enthralled the audience with their performances as the IPL 2016 kicked-off with a glitzy opening ceremony. BCCI faces criticism from SC for resisting reforms The apex court expressed its displeasure over BCCI's stand that being a private and autonomous body, it cannot accommodate a nominee of CAG in it as suggested by the Justice RM Lodha Panel on the ground that it would be derecognized from the ICC. More Sports News»

		Technology
		12 steps to become a Snapchat messaging expert Snapchat's messaging is way more powerful than sending a text. You can upload photos, make an audio or video call, or send stickers to friends. Apple iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro officially launched in India Apple's latest iPhone and iPad -- iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro -- have officially launched in the country. The iPhone SE and the new iPad Pro are available through the company's online and offline retail partners in the country. WhatsApp encryption: 8 things to know The latest version of the app will use security technology that means that messages can't be intercepted as they travel between devices. More Technology News»

		Education
		Online training, summer camp part of Delhi govt's education action plan IITs to double fee, JEE rule change soon While the fee hike will be implemented from the new academic session this year, changes in JEE will be effective from 2017.As reported by . Interest-free loans for all IIT students All IIT students will have access to interest-free loan for the entire tuition fee under government's 'Vidyalakshmi' scheme at the time of admission, the HRD ministry has proposed. The proposal comes in the context of the fee hike at IITs. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		I'm a law abiding citizen: Big B on tax evasion claims Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has responded to the allegations that he has used his star power to evade tax, saying that he is a "law abiding citizen". I'm a law-abiding citizen, cooperating with I-T dept: Big B Mumbai, Apr 8 () Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said he is a law-abiding citizen of the country and has been cooperating with the Income Tax Department. Referring to a newspaper article, he said in a statement here that "I wish to state that the article... Activists find noise levels way beyond limits at Raj rally, will report to HC More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ahead of odd-even, DTC faces 400 breakdowns a day Government pitches Rs 1,000 crore to decongest Delhi-Gurgaon e-way A first: Minor's dad held in Mercedes hit-and-run case More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Split in Congress due to infighting: Yeddyurappa Bengaluru, Apr 8 () The newly-appointed Karnataka BJP President B S Yeddyurappa today rubbished allegations of Congress that the party nominated him to the post to destabilise the Siddaramaiah government. "There is no question of destabilising (the government). Green is the word this Ugadi Like many other citizen organizations, Eco Group is creating awareness among people to adopt simple mecha nisms to ensure festivi ties are plastic free, segregation is done at the source itself and waste is disposed of in a systematic way. Make power while sun shines bright Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) data reveals that prior to March, the number of applications for solar rooftop systems was in the range of 106 to 396 between August 2015 and February 2016. In February, 218 consumers applied to go the solar way, and in January, 222 did the same. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad to get over 1 lakh CCTVs In a bid to make the Old City safer, police on Friday signed a MoU with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), to extend financial assistance of Rs 1crore for installing CCTVs. The MoU is a part of police's efforts to install over 1lakh networked cameras across the city. Ugadi fun with food, get-togethers The Telugu New Year, Ugadi, was celebrated amidst much fanfare in the city on Friday . Morning prayers and puja were followed by family lunches, get-togethers and social gatherings where revellers exchanged gifts, pleasantries and indulged in lavish meals. Telangana medical council on unsteady ground If you have been a victim of medical negligence or have been lured into an unnecessary surgery and are planning to move the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) for justice, think again! The TSMC, it turns out, may not be able to act against the culprits as it finds itself on sticky footing with the 15,000 to 20,000 medical practitioners working in Hyderabad registered with the undivided Andhra Pradesh State Medical Council (APSMC). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Guard loses his leg after lawyer's car knocks him down A car driven by an advocate smashed into a 58-year-old security guard at a traffic signal in RA Puram on Thursday night, leaving him with severe injuries. In a record, 28,000 people learn how to perform CPR at varsity In a Guinness record breaking event, a total of 28,050 people learnt to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Friday. Ex-DMK minister again faces graft case 3 crore in his name and that of his wife and son, disproportionate to his known sources of income during the check period of April 15, 2006 and March 21, 2011. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		DG Vanzara returns home a saffron hero Retd IPS Officer D G Vanzara Returns To Gandhinagar 9 Years After His Arrest In Sohrabuddin Shaikh case Asaram Bapu planned attack on a witness: Police When lessons of 2001 help 2015 Nepal quake victims For Sumitra Nya, the memory of earthquake that took place a year ago on April 25, 2015 is as fresh as it happened yesterday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Suitcase in nullah had woman's body A 30-year-old woman's body was found packed inside a suitcase recovered from a nullah in Kotwali area on Friday. Fire at Gaughat railway underbridge, traffic hit Rail traffic between Allahabad and Naini junctions, on New Delhi-Howrah route, came to a standstill after fire broke out at Gaughat railway under-bridge. AU teachers' body polls today The Allahabad University Teachers' Association (AUTA) would be holding its elections on Saturday, April 9. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Heat wave continues to scorch state The heat wave condition on Friday continued to sweep coastal parts of Odisha with some pockets getting some relief from the scorching sun. 8 more cases in Jharana Basti Eight more persons from Jharana Basti tested positive for jaundice in on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the locality to 26. Silk City ushers in Ugadi with fanfare Clad in traditional attire, Telugu-speaking people of the Silk City on Friday celebrated Ugadi - the Telugu new year - by thronging temples to listen to Panchanga Sravana (annual predictions), attending various cultural programmes and distributing pachidi (a special mixed pickle) among relatives. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man chops off wife's nose in Gwalior A man allegedly chopped off nose of his wife in Gwalior on Friday after she accused him of having illicit relations with his sister-in-law. MP seeks action against AI crew members for misbehaviour Bhopal, Apr 8 () Rajya Sabha MP Choudhary Munwar Saleem has sought action against male crew members of Air India's Bhopal-bound flight from Delhi for allegedly misbehaving with him after he was served stale refreshment onboard. Graft charges in redevelopment project haunt Shivraj again Bhopal, April 8 (IANS) Alleged corruption in a redevelopment project here, which raised the opposition's hackles in 2012, is haunting the Madhya Pradesh government again as two news websites said on Wednesday that rules were flouted to award the Rs.7,000 crore contract. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Land dispute: 5 bros among 11 booked for murder Police booked 11 persons for a murderous attack on two brothers in which one was killed while the other was seriously injured near Ganganagar octroi post on Kandhwala road near Abohar on Thursday night. Channi, Captain to meet RaGa today Amid yet another bitter infighting in the Congress camp, both leader of opposition Charanjit Channi and Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder will be meeting national vice-president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Saturday. Tension cuts size of Pak scribes' delegation A delegation of journalists from Pakistan arrived in India via Attari border on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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