News Digest: Never needed to scold a bureaucrat, PM Narendra Modi says

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		Friday, April 22, 2016
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		India
		Never needed to scold a bureaucrat, PM Narendra Modi says Prime Minister Narendra Modi, perceived by many as a tough task-master and disciplinarian, in his address to bureaucrats at a 10th Civil Services Day function said he never had a reason to be disappointed or lose his cool while dealing with the bureaucracy. Breweries agree to 5% additional cut in water supply due to drought Breweries in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district on Thursday agreed to a 5% cut in water supply every fortnight following a two-day deadline by the Bombay high court to decide their fate. Unclean ambulances forced to drop calls Staff Struggle To Clean Vans After Use More India News»

		Business
		Apple may get to open stores without 30% sourcing norm The government is set to waive the requirement of mandatory domestic sourcing for Apple, paving the way for the global technology giant to open its own retail outlets in the country. UK ready to take 25% in Tata Steel's British ops The UK government said on Thursday that it could take up to 25% stake in Tata Steel's British units in a bid to save the loss-making mills from shutting down. Ford to recall 40k Figo, Aspire units Ford India has suspended deliveries of Figo compact and Aspire mini-sedan and will recall 40,000 units of these models as a software glitch can hamper functioning of the airbag. More Business News»

		Environment
		Groundwater depletion shifting Earth's axis: Scientists Rescued circus elephant 'Rhea' reunited with her long lost sisters Cabinet approves changes in bill on afforestation More Environment News»

		World
		Xi becomes commander in chief of China's armed forces 2 months after cyclone, Fiji needs aid, says UN Cyclone Winston, the worst storm recorded in the southern hemisphere, hit Fiji in February, killing 43 people. The UN said Winston had destroyed crops and more than 31,000 homes, and that flooding in recent weeks had washed away many crops planted after the cyclone. Paris suspect Abdeslam charged over Brussels shootout One Islamist suspect was killed and four police were wounded in the gunbattle at an apartment in the Forest district on March 15, three days before Abdeslam was arrested and a week before the March 22 Brussels attacks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Preity Zinta: It was an underwater wedding Preity Zinta, in her first interview post-wedding, talks to us about married life, her husband Gene Goodenough, and controversies in the IPL Deepika-Salman in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next? We know that DP and Sallu are coming together for Kabir Khan’s next and now we hear that the two are likely to pair up once again for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. 'I don't have a good understanding of love' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Prehistoric monkey teeth found in Panama rewrite simian migration Panama City, April 21, 2016 (AFP) -Seven little monkey teeth 21 million years old found during work on the Panama Canal are ripping up scientific theories on simian migration. Climate: half-a-degree makes a huge difference Paris, April 21, 2016 (AFP) -A jump in global temperature of two degrees Celsius would double the severity of crop failures, water shortages and heatwaves in many regions compared to a rise of 1.5 C, according to a study released Thursday. An extra 0.5 C (0. Europe to launch satellites for Earth, Einstein one will track environmental damage to Earth, while the other will test a mainstay of physics theory. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Bhuvi, Warner star as Sunrisers halt Lions' victory run Skipper David Warner made mockery of the paltry 136-run chase, putting on an unbroken opening-wicket stand with Shikhar Dhawan, as Sunrisers Hyderabad thrashed Gujarat Lions by ten wickets to register their second successive win in IPL 9. IPL 2016: Raina first Indian to score 6000 T20 runs Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score 6000 T20 runs during his 75 run-knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad and is now the fifth highest run-scorer in T20 behind Chris Gayle, Brad Hodge,, Brendon McCullum and David Warner. BCCI to host first day-night Test against NZ this year: Thakur Thakur said that the main objective of the Duleep Trophy will be to check how the pink kookaburra behaves under the light in sub-continental conditions. It is expected that all leading players will play in that Duleep game and give a feedback to the board before they go ahead with the Test match. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Mi 5 review: This is Xiaomi's real test In the mid-premium range, just having a good product is not always enough.While the Mi 5 is a perfect smartphone, the bigger question is- will buyers opt for a Xiaomi phone for Rs 25,000? This app will pay cash for cleaning your house Pom Pom’s team of Kabariwalas will come at your door step, weigh the trash and pay cash instantly. 7 things to know about LeEco's first driverless car Chinese smartphone maker LeEco (formerly LeTV) showcased its first Supercar at an event in Beijing. More Technology News»

		Education
		Highlight awareness among students about negative impact of tobacco use: CBSE Teaching dance as art, not just shaking a leg Learning music or dance has now taken centre-stage. Just 50 years ago, women performing in public were looked down upon. Since then we have had pioneers like Rukmini Devi and Vallathol building institutions like Kalakshetra and Kalamandalam. Mission admission: The science of computing Ever since the IT boom, a degree in computer science has been a sought after course by students at the UG level and has been perceived as a lucrative option to start a career. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Two constables nab robber after chase; recover Rs 1 lakh Mumbai, Apr 21 () Two off-duty police constables successfully chased an armed robber and recovered Rs 1 lakh which he had allegedly looted. VIP treatment given to Arthur Road jail inmates: former CMO Mumbai, Apr 21 () Former CMO of Arthur Road jail has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that prison authorities were according "VIP treatment" to inmates in lieu of money, prompting the state government to order a DGP-level probe into the charges. 'Kids worst hit by disorders caused by sugary drinks' Reiterating that high intake of sugar-laden foods and colas could harm children’s health, experts have highlighted the need to devise ways to cut down the consumption or stay more active. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Increase public transport, restrain cars: Sunita Narain The director general of CSE, Sunita Narain, tells Jayashree Nandi in an interview that no substantial steps have been taken to control air pollution in the city, other than what the Supreme Court has ordered recently. Government considering outsourcing content for Doordarshan: Rathore New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government is considering outsourcing the content for Doordarshan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said on Thursday. Ramjas gets Rs22cr infra push; for more courses, students Ramjas college will wear a new look this admission season, with its six-storey new academic block nearing completion. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		With 92k tonnes e-waste per year, Bengaluru 3rd largest producer The IT capital of India is also a junkyard of electronic waste. Dog attacks no stray incidents, 15,761 B'lureans bit in a year Little Tejas was busy playing on the street in front of his house when a stray dog pounced on him.Bitten on his right thumb, the eight-year-old boy was rushed to hospital. Palike boss is new KPTC MD The state government on Thursday moved BBMP commissioner G Kumar Naik to the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTC) and posted N Manjunatha Prasad in his place. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Speaker's PSO held for illicit affair A personal security officer (PSO) of Telangana assembly speaker S Madhusudhana Chary was on Thursday booked on charges of having an illicit relationship with a woman. KTR tells GHMC to rid city of posters, flexis 'Don't Discriminate Between TRS, Other Parties When Removing Illegal Publicity Material' Drunk advocate's car runs over biker An advocate, who was allegedly driving in an inebriated condition, hit a two-wheeler in Begumpet early on Thursday, killing one of the riders. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tunnel travel in city may start this December Come December and Chennaiites could travel underground for the first time. No need to entrust DSP death probe to CBI: TN to HC Seven months after the death of woman deputy superintendent of police (DSP) R Vishnupriya, which police said was a case of suicide, the Tamil Nadu government has told Madras high court that CB-CID was holding an impartial and fair probe into the incident and there was no need to hand over the case to any other agency such as CBI. DRI seizes foreign cash, gold in election season With the assembly election less than a month away, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is keeping a close watch on the smuggling of cash and gold into the state. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Entrepreneurs check into women-only industrial park Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has received 800 applications from businesswomen for 200 plots in the park spread over 18.3 hectares near Bol village in Sanand Industrial Estate-2. Cop clubbed to death at Ahmedabad crime branch HQ A police constable, Chandrakant Makwana (40), was murdered within the city crime branch headquarters at Gaekwad Haveli on Thursday morning. The killer was nabbed at Karjan railway station near Vadodara following a day-long manhunt by over 250 cops from the crime branch, anti-terrorist squad (ATS) and Vadodara railway police. Terminally ill man killed for insurance money Kheda police have arrested two persons - both brothers of the victim - for their involvement in a scam in which a terminally ill man was insured before his death for nearly Rs 3 crore and later electrocuted at his residence six months ago. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Mapper' to link Kendriya Vidyalaya students, teachers Call it a 24x7, free tuition or counseling at the touch of a button of your smartphone, the authorities of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan would be connecting students, teachers and parents of its 1,100-odd schools in the country on a common platform. UP polls: Congress aims to get at least 10,000 Dalit votes from each constituency In UP, JD(U) set for mahagathbandhan State president of Janata Dal (United) Suresh Niranjan on Wednesday said that the party would form a grand alliance, 'Mahagathbandhan', headed by Nitish Kumar to contest assembly elections in UP. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Drinking water woes: OHRC seeks report from Odisha govt Bhubaneswar civic body waives user fee collection for 2015-16 NGO enrolls 338 migrant school dropouts More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		STF nabs forest guard for killing Pench tigress and cubs Special Task force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh forest department on Thursday arrested a forest guard from Seoni district for killing tigress and two cubs at Pench National Park. Woman gangraped, jail guard among three booked A 50-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by three people, including a jail guard, in Ashok Nagar district. Hoshangabad currency mint back in business After keeping shut for nearly four months over production of faulty currency note papers, the new bank-note paper line (NBNPL) of SPM, Hoshangabad is back to business with production of currency note papers with Rs 20 denomination. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Capt Amarinder Singh scraps Canada rallies on host request RaGa listens as Cong's phone line buzzes After a more 'accessible' version of Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab Congress cadres are now having their voice heard directly by the party's national vice-president Rahul Gandhi's. Cancellation of SAD's registration: HC admits plea The Delhi high court on Thursday agreed to hear on May 5 the arguments on a petition seeking cancellation of registration of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). More Chandigarh News»

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