News Digest

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Security scare for Ghulam Nabi Azad as cops go missing at helipad Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday had a security scare as soon as his chopper touched down at Majidia Islamia Inter College here. Later, he accused the district administration and the police for lack of security arrangement at the helipad.  'Media not being able to judge enormity of Modi wave' Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prashad said the media is not being able to judge the enormity of the Modi wave and that the BJP will do exceptionally well in this elections. Special courts to hear child abuse cases in Uttarakhand Special courts will soon be set up to hear cases related to protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) in Uttarakhand. Such cases will be heard in district courts. More India News»

		Business
		Govt mulls cancer drug patent waiver The health ministry has reopened the issue of waiving a global drug giant's patent rights for Dasatinib, a cancer drug, arguing the move is needed to deal with an "emergency". Star Alliance looks to rope in Tata-SIA The world's largest network of airlines, Star Alliance, which is all set to induct Air India into its fold in July is looking for another airline member from India. Can't probe Tavera recall: CBI to HC The CBI, responding to a public interest litigation, opposed the demand for the agency to register a case, pointing out that GM has two manufacturing units in India in Gujarat and Maharashtra. More Business News»

		Environment
		UN chief calls for greater action on climate Ban Ki-moon told delegates at a gathering in Abu Dhabi that efforts to improve global prosperity and security could be undone without urgent action on the environment. Government plans socio-economic survey in forest villages The Centre is planning to conduct an exclusive socio-economic survey of the people living in and around forest areas to bring forth the role of forest products and ecosystem in their lifestyle. Fresh prey-density estimate must before shifting Gir lions: Gujarat Gujarat has reiterated that the proposed translocation of Gir lions to Kuno Palpur be based strictly on the new guidelines of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). More Environment News»

		World
		Libyan parliament does not recognize new PM: Official A senior Libya parliament official said that the assembly does not recognize the country's new prime minister, Ahmed Miitig, who was elected earlier on Sunday. Luxury in the sky: 3-room suite for elite flyers Etihad Airways, a fast-growing Mideast carrier, laid out plans on Sunday to offer passengers who find first-class seats a bit too tight, a miniature suite featuring a closed-off bedroom, private bathroom and a dedicated butler. 11 arrested jihadis not tied to MH370, says Malaysia Malaysian police today dismissed a report that they were interrogating the 11 alleged militants arrested recently in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Flight MH370. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Salman sir dated my mausie Shaheen long back' Kiara Advani, 22, is Ashok Kumar’s great grand-daughter and Saeed Jaffrey’s grand-niece. She talks to Bombay Times about her clarity of becoming an actress from the age of two, the warm Salman Khan and how she dreads her brother going away to study in the US. I don't have many friends in Bollywood: Tiger Shroff His name has already created a lot of buzz, and not just with the film buffs, but in the world of social media as well Sonam, Nargis, Ileana, Alia in itsy bitsy bikinis More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Some e-cigarettes deliver a puff of carcinogens Electronic cigarettes appear to be safer than ordinary cigarettes for one simple — and simply obvious — reason: People don’t light up and smoke them. Earth bugs and bacteria will hitchhike to Mars: Indian scientist An Indian scientist at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has warned that bugs and bacteria that are wrecking havoc on earth may soon hitchhike their way to Mars. Scientists confirm existence of elusive 117th element Researchers, including those from India, have created atoms of element 117, matching the heaviest atoms ever observed, which are 40 per cent heavier than an atom of lead. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kevin Pietersen expresses love for Chelsea Kevin Pietersen expressed his love for Premier League club Chelsea, and said he is friends with Chelsea stalwarts Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and John Terry. Becks's stadium plan hits stormy waters Royal Caribbean Cruises is at the forefront of efforts to block David Beckham's plans to build a 25,000 seat open-air stadium next to the port of Miami. Norwich leave Chelsea title bid in tatters Norwich City all but ended Chelsea's Premier League title challenge and gave themselves a fighting chance of avoiding relegation by recording a 0-0 draw. More Sports News»

		Technology
		PayPal fires NRI executive after he insults co-workers on Twitter PayPal, a company that allows web users to make monetary transactions on the web, fired senior executive Rakesh Agrawal after he made a series of insulting - and mostly incomprehensible - tweets against co-workers. Ironically, the announcement was made with a tweet. Samsung told to pay $119.6m to Apple for infringing patents During the month-long trial in a San Jose, California, federal court, Apple accused Samsung of violating patents on smartphone features including universal search, while Samsung denied wrongdoing. Bill Gates now owns less of Microsoft than ex-CEO Ballmer Bill Gates will have no direct ownership in the company he co-founded by mid-2018 if he keeps up his recent share sales. More Technology News»

		Education
		The finance path Education is no longer merely about choosing a popular discipline, but about focusing on market-oriented subjects that can make you job ready. Skill quotient While not adopting the four-year degree, DU’s Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board to embed an internship in the three-year course Play on: Mumbai University offers Bachelor of Music course A music degree helps students know what it takes to perform well in the field More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai colleges feel fee hike will be justified The fee revision committee, which proposed the hike, is furious with the government’s interference and feels it is taking a populist stand, which will “depreciate” the quality of teaching and learning in colleges. Diva-Sawantwadi train derailment: Brace for service cancellations today The derailment of the Diva-Sawantwadi passenger train threw Konkan Railway services completely out of gear. The derailment will affect services on Monday too with the Goa-bound Madgaon Mandovi Express already having been cancelled. Those who missed economics exam can take it on May 22 After several TYBA students missed their semester VI exam on April 5 following confusion over dates, Mumbai University announced that there would be a re-exam for them on May 22. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Northeast woman absent, rape accused freed A trial court has acquitted a man, who was accused of raping a woman from Assam in September last year, as the alleged survivor failed to turn up for deposition. DMRC to build five subways in Old Delhi Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will construct five station entry and exit points-cum- pedestrian subways in Old Delhi area as part of its upcoming Central Secretariat-Kashmiri Gate corridor. Bus driver critical after road rage shooting In yet another case of road rage in the capital, four youths in a Santro car shot and critically injured a bus driver near a crossing at Mayur Vihar in east Delhi on Sunday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cabs, trucks to go off roads over KIA toll hike Commercial vehicles, including cabs and trucks, have decided to indefinitely stay off the roads beginning from May 9 if the hike is not rolled back immediately. Man accused of raping Myanmarese minor A 17-year-old Myanmarese girl has been rescued from the clutches of a 35-year-old man, who allegedly raped the minor and made her pregnant. Manhole caves in 17ft, residents anxious What started as a water pipeline repair work ended in a 17ft-deep ditch, taking commuters at Mahakavi Kuvempu Road in Rajajinagar, west Bangalore, by surprise on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Three drown in Tungabhadra A woman and two girls were drowned in the Tungabhadra river at Alampur in Mahbubnagar district on Sunday. Suspension of mutawalli against poll code: Asaduddin Owaisi At the EC's office on Sunday, Owaisi complained that Wakf Board special officer Shaik Mohammed Iqbal and other board members were working for the TDP by targeting mutawallis or wakf property managers who support the MIM. Chandrababu Naidu pulls up Vijayawada Lok Sabha candidate for poor coordination TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday reportedly lost his cool and pulled up party leaders in Vijayawada while discussing the poll strategy with them here. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Shop fined Rs 50 lakh for charging Rs 75 extra on drink That October morning in 2009, a vendor at Chennai airport decided to make an extra Rs 75. Five years later, he may be poorer by Rs 50 lakh. Chennai to get more drizzle before mercury leaps On the first day of ‘kathiri’ season, the weather was pleasant as many parts of the city woke up to dark clouds, light drizzle and cool breeze. The temperature was 34.5C in Nungambakkam while it was below 38C across the state. Southern suburbs to get more water from reservoir South Chennai residents are set to get some relief from water problems this summer as Metrowater has diverted more water to Chembarambakkam reservoir that caters to Kancheepuram district. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bopal bookies did business worth Rs 40 lakh in four hours Vinod Mulchandani and his 'fixer', Vipul Patel, were busy taking bets on an IPL match late on Saturday evening in Bopal when crime branch sleuths knocked on their doors. Ex-cop's son among 6 more held A team of Sola police raided a residence in Chanakyapuri and arrested six persons for betting on an IPL match on Saturday night.One of the accused is son of a former police inspector. Body parts found in a sack at Pirana A gunny sack containing chopped body parts created uproar at Pirana dumping site as senior police officials rushed to the spot for investigation. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Division of Muslim votes may help BJP Only two days are left for polling in the region but Muslim voters are still confused and the benefit is going to BJP. India-Nepal border to remain sealed for polls The India-Nepal border will remain sealed from the evening of May 5 to May 7 to prevent illegal movement of people and arms.The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will enforce the sealing. Congress banner in Allahabad demands active role for Priyanka The banner, placed at Civil Lines Crossing, calls on Sonia to bring Priyanka into active politics and mentions 'ek nari, sab per bhari' (a woman is supreme over others). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Election Commission relaxes poll code Officials said the lifting of certain restrictions would allow the government to push through pending recruitment work and development projects, especially those which are important during summer. State may move SC again over Polavaram "We are awaiting details of the Union cabinet's decision on Polavaram project.Once we get the report, it will be placed before the government. Exhibition throws light on poet Jaydev The State Museum has organized a unique exhibition on famous poet Jaydev and his classic Gita Govinda.Several rare palm leaf manuscripts, stone sculptures and Rajasthani art works are on display. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Nigeria holds up body of Indian engineer killed by pirates off African coast The family of 54-year-old retired naval engineer Vijay Singh Rajput, who was killed by pirates on the high seas off West Africa on April 29, is yet to receive an official word from Nigeria about when the coffin will arrive. JEE main results out, online registration for next round from May 4 A total of 13,56,805 students had registered for JEE (Main) this year across the country.Nearly 15,500 seats are on offer in 30 NITs, 850 seats in 5 IIITs and another 15,000 seats in self-financing institutions. PEB cancels 98 students PMT-2011 exam Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (PEB) on Saturday cancelled PMT examination of 98 students, who had cleared it in 2011 using unfair means. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Toilet scam: MC seeks Rs 31L as advt fees, firm pays Rs 10.45L After the CBI registered a preliminary enquiry in the 'toilet scam' and sent questionnaires to the municipal corporation, another controversy regarding advertisement fees has emerged. Slum dwellers pelt power dept contractor with stones, block road Tension gripped Colony Number 4 when a private contractor of the UT electricity department went there along with his workers to install electricity meters at some houses on Sunday. Shelter homes share rocky past A 19-year-old mentally challenged inmate of the shelter home in Sector 26 was found pregnant in May 2009.Investigations revealed that she was raped by a sweeper. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: MLA gets three-year jail for electricity theft

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, May 04, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		MLA gets three-year jail for electricity theft Special public prosecutor Ujwala Pawar told TOI that this could well be the first time in the state that an MLA had been found guilty under the Electricity Act, 2003. Chennai bomb blasts: Bombs were assembled inside toilet of S7 coach A TCS techie working in Bangalore was killed and 14 persons were wounded in the incident, which investigators have called a terrorist attack. Congress leaders in Allahabad seek bigger Priyanka role The banner, placed strategically at Allahabad's nerve centre, Civil Lines Crossing, reads, "Ek nari, sab per bhari (A woman is supreme)". It appeals to Sonia to get Priyanka in as she resembles Indira Gandhi. More India News»

		Business
		FDA's major drive in 2013-14 FDA joint commissioner (drugs), A V Giri said that Nagpur division has total 6889 chemists and druggists which include 4574 retailers and 2315 wholesalers. Suzlon board approves cashless restructuring of FCCBs The Suzlon Group on Saturday said its board of directors approved a proposal for cashless restructuring of its existing foreign currency convertible bonds. Gold, silver rebound on seasonal demand Gold rebounded smartly after three sessions of fall at the domestic bullion market here today on fresh bout of stockists buying as well as strong seasonal demand against the backdrop of bullish global sentiment. More Business News»

		Environment
		Fresh prey-density estimate must before shifting Gir lions: Gujarat Gujarat has reiterated that the proposed translocation of Gir lions to Kuno Palpur be based strictly on the new guidelines of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Agra provides unique haven for elephants to roam unfettered A first of its kind unique elephant conservation centre in Agra rescues elephants from various party of the country and provides a safe haven where the animal can roam about unfettered. India 3rd on list of 'green buildings' countries outside US India has been ranked third on the list of top 10 countries in leadership in energy and environmental design outside America, according to the latest US Green Building Council report. More Environment News»

		World
		Struggle on to help Afghans hit by landslide Figures on the number of people killed and missing in the disaster Friday varied from 255 to 2,700. Gunman, three others killed in US shootings Formon says it appeared a family was having a party or gathering. Three people killed by blasts in Kenya's Mombasa "What happened is a grenade was thrown at passengers," Mombasa county commissioner Nelson Marwa told journalists. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Will I indulge in indecent actions with my brother?' Model and actress Poonam Pandey is shocked after being detained by cops in Mumbai on Saturday for ‘indecent behaviour’. Poonam spoke to us about the incident which happened in the wee hours of Sunday where she was “picked up from Mira Road for indulging in indecent behaviour”. Jailed actor Sanjay Dutt to be part of a talk show Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is facing a sentence for his role in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, will be a part of a talk show that will throw light on crime-related issues. WOW! Sandhya of 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' gets married! On May 2, in true traditional style, actress Deepika Singh married TV serial director Rohit Raj Goyal at a wedding hall in Mira Road. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NRI scientist crafts frugal science tools Imagine every child in the world with a microscope in his pocket. Manu Prakash, a bioengineering professor at Stanford University, has made it possible.  Jupiter's moon Ganymede may have 'club sandwich' of ice and oceans Nasa's Galileo spacecraft flew by Ganymede in the 1990s and confirmed the presence of an interior ocean, also finding evidence for salty water perhaps from the salt known as magnesium sulfate. World's biggest human organ scanning project starts in UK World’s biggest scanning project is now underway. Around 100,000 Britons are now undergoing detailed imaging of their brain, heart and vital organs to help researchers study a wide range of common, chronic and life-threatening conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease More Science News»

		Sports
		Sania-Cara clinch Portugal Open title Sania Mirza and Cara Black won their first title of the season with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Eva Hrdinova and Valeria Solovyeva in the final of the Portugal Open. Giggs's United beaten by Sunderland Louis van Gaal was served a timely reminder of the size of re-building job facing club's next manager as Seb Larsson secured Sunderland 1-0 win at United. Fulham, Cardiff City relegated from EPL Fulham and Cardiff City were relegated from the Premier League after defeats in their penultimate games of the season left them unable to reach safety. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung told to pay $119.6m to Apple for infringing patents During the month-long trial in a San Jose, California, federal court, Apple accused Samsung of violating patents on smartphone features including universal search, while Samsung denied wrongdoing. Bill Gates now owns less of Microsoft than ex-CEO Ballmer Bill Gates will have no direct ownership in the company he co-founded by mid-2018 if he keeps up his recent share sales. Steve Jobs defied convention, and perhaps the law But why would Jobs even have tried to skirt the law, given how much was at stake? More Technology News»

		Education
		JEE (Main): Nagpur's Rupanshu Ganvir third in Maharashtra As the JEE (Main) results were announced on Saturday all eyes were on the top score, wondering if Nagpur would once again produce the national topper. Nagpur University postpones 50 papers due to MH-CET The Nagpur University has postponed 50 papers of various faculties, scheduled on May 8, as DMER would be holding its MH-CET on the same day. Two Maharishi boys among JEE toppers in Chennai The JEE (main) results were released around midnight on Friday and Ravi Teja A V from Maharishi Vidya Mandir, with a score of 340/360, found himself among the toppers in the city. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Menstruating woman denied toilet, 'inhuman' railways fined A consumer forum has held Western Railway guilty of deficiency in service for not providing free and accessible toilets for women commuters. Customs official, guard get into slapping match at Mumbai airport An argument broke out between a senior Customs officials and a private security guard at the cargo section of the international airport on Saturday evening that snowballed into a fisticuff, with both allegedly ending up slapping each other. File criminal case, Bombay HC tells family of rich Bandra senior citizen in assets case The children of a senior citizen worth over Rs 100 crore, who stumped them by informing the HC that she was residing voluntarily at her neighbour’s house in Bandra, now plan to pursue legal options for criminal action against the neighbour and his family for alleged forgery and using undue influence on their mother. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Court admits chargesheet in Nido case A trial court on Saturday took cognizance of the chargesheet filed against seven accused in the Nido Tania death case and directed the agency to provide copies of the final report to the four adult accused by May 7, the next date of hearing. NDMC brings in teasing guns to scare away monkeys After failing to control monkey menace in its area through various means, the New Delhi Municipal Council has now brought in rubber bullet guns to scare away the animal. Kidwai Nagar construction waste will be recycled At a time when Delhi is struggling to find enough dump yards for solid waste and debris, a government-owned construction company has set up a facility to recycle 150 tonnes of construction and destruction waste per day at East Kidwai Nagar in South Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Designer ends life, blames restaurateur A fashion designer on Friday night committed suicide in her apartment on Indiranagar 100 Feet Road, reportedly over a love affair that went sour. Experts map accident spots across Bangalore For Avinash, 26, a resident of Chandapura near Electronic City, a ride on Hosur Road last Friday night was his last.His motorcycle rammed a divider a few metres from St John's Hospital and he succumbed to head injuries. Contractor hangs himself A 51-year-old civil engineer allegedly committed suicide in his Giddamma Layout house in A Narayanapura, Bangalore East, late on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Truce short-lived, Modi and Jagan violate ceasefire After days of respectful silence, it's now open season between BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy.  32 years and counting? Content donning the hat of a hero in reel life until now, actor Balakrishna is finally playing out his dream debut in real life: that of being a neta.  Demand for command Setting his sights on wielding clout at the Centre post-elections, Jagan Mohan Reddy urged people to give all 25 seats in the Seemandhra region to the YSRCP so that the new state of residual Andhra Pradesh can 'demand' and 'command' the Centre for more funds and development oriented activities.  More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai bomb blasts: Bombs were assembled inside toilet of S7 coach A TCS techie working in Bangalore was killed and 14 persons were wounded in the incident, which investigators have called a terrorist attack. IM man's arrest leaves Tamil Nadu village shocked Villagers said Ali did not interact much with the locals, but moved around a lot in the hamlet. Madras high court gives new lease of life to traffic management system The matter relates to a multi-crore integrated traffic management system for which the Chennai-based Purple Infotech was chosen after due tender process. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Rajasthan cops nab Vadodara man from Tamil Nadu for 'terror links' The Rajasthan police have picked up a man named Ashraf from Tamil Nadu for his suspected terror links.Sources said Ashraf belongs to Vadodara and had shifted to Tamil Nadu in 2002. Surat builder arrested for issuing death threats to rival The city crime branch has detained a Surat-based builder Ibrahim Umarji for threatening another builder over a property dispute. Traffic challans may follow you home The city traffic police have again revived the e-challan project under which challans for traffic infringements will be delivered to offenders on their doorstep. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		SP, Congress workers clash in Allahabad Samajwadi Party and Congress workers clashed in Mutthiganj area here late on Saturday leaving over a dozen people from both the sides injured. BJP promises Sangam development authority The BJP on Saturday released its manifesto for Allahabad that promised to create Sangam Area Development Authority and establish Sangam as a tourist spot at national level. Dalit beaten to death An 80-year-old dalit man was beaten to death by some alleged Samajwadi Party workers in Bajna village when he refused to divulge to whom he had voted in the April 30 poll. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		New heads for two varsities Governor and chancellor of state universities S C Jamir on Thursday appointed Prafulla Mishra, director of the Centre's National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), as vice-chancellor of North Orissa University, Baripada. Rath work begins amid festivities Coinciding with Akshaya Trutiya, carpenters on Friday embarked on the massive task of making wooden chariots for the ensuing Rath Yatra in Puri.The nine-day car festival begins on June 29. Slum dwellers' lives ravaged by fire Tears running down her cheeks, 50-year-old Chandrabala Biswal rummaged through the embers desperately searching for her household articles after a devastating fire swept through a slum in Unit-IV on Friday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh's naval engineer killed by pirates off Nigeria's coast The deceased has been identified as Vijay Singh Rajput, a resident of district's New Darpan Colony. Drunk man murdered his infant banging her head on floor twice A man allegedly killed his one-year-old daughter by banging her head on the floor. Hoax call claiming Chennai-like blast threatens Madhya Pradesh police Two days after twin blasts at the Central Railway Station in Chennai, a hoax bomb threat call kept Madhya Pradesh police on their toes. Caller was arrested from Rewa district a few hours after the call. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Youth booked as minor dalit girl with mental disability found pregnant A 20-year-old youth of Alipur village in Sangrur district has been booked for sexually exploiting a mentally-challenged dalit girl, 17, who is six months pregnant. Lahore trade body to hold Pak show in Amritsar During the "Pakistan show", LCCI would present a cultural programme every day in which famous Pakistani singers would perform. Procured wheat yet to be lifted from mandis causing glut Faridkot/ Slow pace of lifting of wheat already procured by the state-run agencies has created storage problems in mandis of Faridkot, Bathinda and Sangrur districts. More Chandigarh News»

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