News Digest: Agra CJM frees record 149 undertrials

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 02, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Agra CJM frees record 149 undertrials Agra's chief judicial magistrate Khaliquzzama made a record of sorts on Saturday when he ordered the release of 149 undertrials who had been languishing in jails and did not have lawyers to represent them. Telangana: Dividing officials has never been so difficult For the Centre, which completed the geographical division of Andhra Pradesh into Telangana and residuary Andhra Pradesh with relative ease, the division of personnel connected to administration at various levels has become a tough exercise. Jet Airways flight to Delhi diverted to Lucknow airport Passengers on Jet Airways 9W309 flight from Mumbai to Delhi were in for a scare as the plane aborted touchdown just before landing in Delhi. More India News»

		Business
		RBI likely to keep key rates unchanged Most bankers and economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to maintain key policy rates in its bimonthly policy meeting on June 3. Govt wants banks to fund local M&As The finance ministry has begun discussions on allowing banks to fund local buyouts, a proposal that has not found favour with the RBI in the past. RK Malhotra to be IOC's acting chairman The appointment of B Ashok, Butola's successor, was left hanging after former PM Manmohan Singh did not sign the file, which was sent to the PMO after vigilance clearance and nod from ministries forming the Cabinet's appointments committee. More Business News»

		Environment
		Earth staring at mass extinction due to us Species are disappearing around 10 times faster than is widely believed in the scientific community, while in pre-human times extinction rates were slower than previously thought, researchers from Duke University in the US said. Stringent measures needed for green technology in realty sector: Experts As India is expected to witness rapid urbanisation, the new government at the Centre needs to take stringent measures to ensure use of green technology in the construction and realty space, according to experts. Don't believe in 'environment versus development': Prakash Javadekar Union minister for environment and information & broadcasting Prakash Javadekar today said the new government believed in coexistence of environment and development, and not in "environment versus development". More Environment News»

		World
		Bomb blast kills at least 40 in Nigeria A bombing at a football pitch in Nigeria's restive northeast killed at least 40 people on Sunday in an area previously attacked by Boko Haram Islamists, a police officer and a nurse said. UK denies Cameron threatened to advance EU vote A British official on Sunday dismissed a report that Prime Minister David Cameron had threatened at an EU summit last week to bring forward a referendum on British membership of the EU if Jean-Claude Juncker became European Commission president. Egypt rejects appeal of defeated candidate Egypt's elections committee said on Sunday it had rejected a defeated presidential candidate's appeal against voting results that gave former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a landslide victory. More World News»

		Entertainment
		IN PICS:Sizzling consummation scenes onscreen We bring you some hot and cozy moments from our small screen from the past few years. OMG: Katrina Kaif caught with a love bite! Our Bollywood celebrities have constantly come under the scanner for alleged controversies. Here we have put together few photos that we came across of Bollywood celebrities having marks or rather love bites on their body. Armaan's nani takes 45 mins to put make-up Armaan Jain, 23, is Raj Kapoor’s fourth grandchild, who would be entering the movies More Entertainment News»

		Science
		This rear-view mirror makes riders vanish A new 'magic' rear-view mirror makes passengers and other objects inside a car disappear, giving the driver a perfect view of what he otherwise might not see behind him. Forget root canal, laser to regrow and repair teeth In a first, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have used light to coax stem cells to regrow parts of teeth. Swedish artist plans to send first house to moon A Swedish artist is raising funds to send the first house to the moon in 2015, which will self-assemble within minutes of touchdown on the lunar surface. More Science News»

		Sports
		Federer knocked out of French Open Roger Federer was knocked out in last 16 of French Open, losing 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to Ernests Gulbis, his worst result at Roland Garros since 2004. Djokovic into French Open quarters Novak Djokovic swept into the French Open quarterfinals on Sunday with a one-sided 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 win over top home hope Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Murray wins two-day marathon in Paris Wimbledon champion Andy Murray won a five-set marathon spread over two days against Philipp Kohlschreiber to reach the last 16 of the French Open. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Smaller IT companies gain from Infosys's talent exodus The executive exodus at Infosys is proving to be a blessing for others in the IT industry, especially secondtier companies. Most of those who quit have promptly been absorbed in leading positions in other companies, reflecting the hunger for talent. Use Lumia phone? Download Microsoft's file manager app A few weeks ago Microsoft promised a file manager for Windows Phone users and today the company is delivering on its promise. Right to be forgotten: Google gets 12,000 requests on first day Google received 12,000 requests from people seeking to be "forgotten" by the world's leading search engine on the first day. More Technology News»

		Education
		Skin deep: Changes in the beauty industry Today, the beauty world is one of the most exciting places to be in, because it has tremendous scope for growth, says Shahnaz Husain. Lifestyle changes Renu Misra, vice president and managing director, Grohe India Pvt Ltd, gives an overview of the sanitary fittings segment. Developing geniuses Learning maths just became fun. Delhi University is reaching out to school students by promoting creative thinking, learning and action through maths education. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shiv Sena declares Uddhav its CM candidate "Uddhavji will be the CM," Sanjay Raut, Sena MP, told reporters. But he didn't specify whether Uddhav like his cousin will contest the assembly election. Mumbai girl creates state record, bags 12 golds in MBBS exam Shefali Parikh has done it again. The former Andheri resident, who topped the state medical entrance exam in 2008 and came second in the country in the 2006 ICSE exam, created a new Maharashtra record by bagging 12 gold medals at the convocation for medical students in the state. Man jumps off Bandra-Worli sea link, cops launch hunt A man reportedly jumped off the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) on Sunday evening. But the police are yet to trace him and also failed to confirm if he is alive. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Spurned, boy hits 20-year-old classmate A 20-year-old woman was attacked by her classmate outside Karkardooma Metro station on Saturday after she repeatedly rejected his proposal for marriage. Crisis centre at Pragati Maidan station A powerful security control room and crisis management centre will soon come up at the Pragati Maidan station. This will secure the Delhi Metro network and its passengers in an emergency or sabotage. 15 years on, man let off in rape case A man, awarded a seven-year jail term by a trial court for raping a minor, has been acquitted in the 15-year-old case by the Delhi high court which held physical relations between them were consensual. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sadananda Gowda wants Sreedharan to head expert panel Bangalore/ Railway minister DV Sadananda Gowda favours 'Metro man' E Sreedharan to head an expert committee to recommend rail reforms and innovation. Bangalore-bound bus passenger sedated, robbed A miscreant, in the guise of a bus passenger, robbed a co-passenger of cash and jewellery.A case has been lodged at Byatarayanapura police station in Bangalore. Colleges go all out to take care of visiting parents Prof Rajesh Kumar, in charge of admissions at Krupanidhi group of institutions, returned from a hotel after ensuring that all arrangements were in place. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana: Cops celebrate where martyr set himself abalze Celebrations at the LB nagar circle have significance for Telangana as the most defining moment of the Telangana agitation was captured at this place. Divorce over, time to split the booty Emerging as the abode of rich gods, residuary AP will be blessed with over Rs 2,500 crore annual 'dakshina’ (Rs 2000 crore alone from the Tirupati temple ), while Telangana’s rich Nizamian heritage, including Qutb Shahi Tombs and Charminar, will draw domestic and international tourists. Tried hand for old state, raw talent for new Both were in the same political party for long and now will be chief ministers of neighbouring states. But the difference between the two — K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) and N Chandrababu Naidu (Babu) is marked. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tie-ups bring international degrees within middle-class reach Pursuing higher education overseas used to cut into a family’s savings, but not anymore. Abort takeoff! Chennai airport gets few new flyers According to statistics from Airports Authority of India (AAI), the government-owned operator of the facility, Chennai airport posted a combined (international and domestic) passenger traffic growth of only 0.9% in 2013-14. Sri Lanka detains 33 fishermen, Jayalalithaa asks PM to intervene Belying hopes that the bonhomie shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse would translate into better relations on the waters bordering the countries, Sri Lankan navy on Sunday detained 33 fishermen from Rameswaram. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat National Law University withholds Common Law Admission Test results A total of 33,491 candidates - 31,231 for 1,660 undergraduate seats and 2,260 for 491 postgraduate seats - had registered for the test which is the key to admission to 26 top law schools in India. 4 members of Dariapur family drown in Mahi Four members of a Dariapur family, including three teenagers, drowned in the Mahi river.The family was on a weekend tour to Galteshwar when tragedy struck on Sunday afternoon. G L Singhal back in khaki, joins as SRP commandant G L Singhal, the first IPS officer to be arrested in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, is back in khaki after a gap of about 15 months.He joined as commandant, SRP Group 12, in Gandhinagar on Saturday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AllahabHC order not restraining our project: Jaypee Jaypee Group said on Friday that the Allahabad high court had not passed any restraint order against any of its projects in Noida. Murder accused found dead in lock up An accused in a murder case was found dead inside his lock-up at Pahasu Police Station here, following which the entire staff of the police station was suspended for illegally keeping him under detention. Take urgent step for payment of dues to sugarcane farmers: HC Allahabad High Court today asked the Uttar Pradesh government to take "immediate" action for ensuring payment of dues, running into thousands of crores, to sugarcane farmers in the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kids abandoned after parents held for bid to sell infant Five siblings, including a 24-day-old infant, who were rescued after being allegedly sold to an issue-less couple, are left uncared for in a slum as their parents were among six persons arrested in Odisha's Puri district for the act. Maoist leader arrested in Odisha A hardcore Maoist was arrested on Sunday by security personnel during anti-naxalite operation in Odisha's Koraput district, police said. 2.5 lakh stranded as Phailin triggers floods Heavy downpour triggered by Cyclone Phailin on Monday led to floods in several rivers in Odisha, leaving more than 2.5 lakh people marooned in Balasore. The state government described the situation in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts as '˜critical'. In the aftermath of the cyclone More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP creates record, clocks 24.99% agricultural growth rate Madhya Pradesh has created a record by posting the highest ever agricultural growth rate. 12 feared dead in Bhind jeep-dumper collision Twelve people are feared dead and two injured after a Bolero jeep collided head on with a dumper in Bhind district on Saturday evening said sources. Year on, Economic Offences Wing yet to register case A year after a scam worth Rs 6.81 crore in wheat procurement was unearthed in Datia district, state Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has failed to register a case. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Booze gets dearer in Chandigarh Many in the Tricity will have more reasons to buy liquor from Panchkula, as booze got costlier in Chandigarh on Sunday, with the new excise policy coming into effect. Estate officer fails to allot EWS flat, cars attached The order also comes as a major setback to UT administration's ongoing demolition drive.LBS colony is one of the city colonies where the same estate officer had served 21-day eviction notice. Police probe all angles in minor's death A minor girl was found dead in her house under mysterious circumstances in Saketri village of Panchkula on Sunday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Amid 370 row, JKLF to start 'Quit Kashmir' movement

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, June 01, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Amid 370 row, JKLF to start 'Quit Kashmir' movement JKLF chief Yasin Malik on Saturday said his party would soon start a “Quit Kashmir“ movement to counter deliberate change in Kashmir discourse by raking up Article 370. Govt mulling to allow news broadcast on private FMs: Prakash Javadekar "Why should FM channels be banned from broadcasting news? The Centre is considering allowing privately-owned FM radio channels to start their own news broadcast," Javadekar said. Super cloud rains thunderbolts, 10 killed in Bengal In villages, farmers set out for water-starved fields while in Kolkata and other urban centres, everyone looked forward to a welcome break from the oppressive heat. More India News»

		Business
		Trai, cell company rapped for VAS charges In what could have far-reaching consequences for telecom companies and mobile users, a consumer forum here has directed Trai to change its rules for service providers to curb exploitation of consumers who are charged for value added services without their consent. Gold advances on retail support Pure gold also moved up by a similar margin to conclude at Rs 27,180 per 10 grams as compared with Rs 27,130 previously. Amma canteen model may head to land of pyramids An Egyptian delegation visited the canteen at the government general hospital in Chennai, in an attempt to understand the logistics involved and to try and replicate the project in their country. More Business News»

		Environment
		BJP will take measures to protect rhinos in Kaziranga: Minister "During the three terms of Tarun Gogoi government and forest minister Rockybul Hussain's tenure, 160 rhinos have been killed so far," the minister alleged. Zebras make longest trek in Africa, research says At a time when mankind's encroachment on habitats is increasingly leading species to extinction, scientists have discovered a mass migration of animals in Africa that reaches farther than any other documented on the continent. Environment minister meets coal minister over issue of clearances Keen to ensure fast clearances to infrastructure projects, environment minister Prakash Javadekar has held a meeting with minister of power and coal Piyush Goel to discuss coordination and resolve any issues of differences. More Environment News»

		World
		Tunnel bomb in Aleppo kills 40 Syrian soldiers At least 40 Syrian soldiers were killed on Saturday when rebels detonated explosives packed beneath an army base in Aleppo, activists and rebels said. US, China square off on marine hotspot China’s aggressive moves to claim jurisdiction over land and sky in the Asia-Pacific risk undermining peace and security in the region and beyond, US defence secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday. NKorea jails missionary for bid to build underground churches A Baptist missionary originally from South Korea has been sentenced to hard labour for life in North Korea for alleged spying and attempting to set up underground churches. More World News»

		Entertainment
		When Sonam showed middle finger to the press Harassed Dolly Bindra writes a mail Narendra Modi Controversy’s favourite child Dolly Bindra hasn’t lost her grip over the messy matters. 'Just like Salman bhai, I too don't talk phaltu mein' Vijender Singh, 29, is emotional, transparent and a moohphat. He loves everything he does, be it boxing, modelling or acting. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		When a T-Shirt tells you to take a chill pill My T-shirt tells me things. My heart rate, for instance : 62 beats a minute. And my breathing: 17 breaths a minute. Unless I drink too many cappuccinos or a deadline looms. Quantum teleportation is possible, say scientists Scientists in the Netherlands have moved a step closer to overriding one of Albert Einstein’s most famous objections to the implications of quantum mechanics, which he described as “spooky action at a distance”. Jet-propelled car to fly at 880km per hour Fasten your seat belts. A jet car that flies at 880km per hour is being conceptualised that would fly you from New Delhi to Mumbai in less than two hours — and it may use a highway as a runway to take off! More Science News»

		Sports
		Belgium beat India 3-2 in hockey WC India started their hockey World Cup campaign on a bad note as they conceded their one goal lead to go down 2-3 against Belgium at The Hague, Netherlands. Nadal moves into last 16 at French Open Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain reached the French Open last 16 with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 win over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina. Costa, Torres and Villa in Spain squad Fernando Torres and David Villa were both included in Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man World Cup squad as he sought to cover Diego Costa's injured hamstring. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Smaller IT companies gain from Infosys's talent exodus The executive exodus at Infosys is proving to be a blessing for others in the IT industry, especially secondtier companies. Most of those who quit have promptly been absorbed in leading positions in other companies, reflecting the hunger for talent. Use Lumia phone? Download Microsoft's file manager app A few weeks ago Microsoft promised a file manager for Windows Phone users and today the company is delivering on its promise. Right to be forgotten: Google gets 12,000 requests on first day Google received 12,000 requests from people seeking to be "forgotten" by the world's leading search engine on the first day. More Technology News»

		Education
		More applied courses at Delhi University to develop skills Delhi University is expanding the options for applied courses. Students enrolled under the FYUP study four papers of an AC over second and third years. DU admission policy may keep cutoffs in check The first cutoff for many courses has already been touching 100, but an increase in the rank of 90% scorers signals steep cutoffs even in second and third lists this time Assam to launch special scheme for poor meritorious students Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi today announced that his government would soon launch a special scheme for poor meritorious students of the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Speculation in food prices likely to end It may be a while before backbreaking food prices drop, but the change of government at the Centre may already have brought some relief. Parents get WhatsApp updates on their tots in creches Like the cuckoo in a clock, a silent woman in a green lab coat emerges from a room every ten minutes with a phone. Fewer potholes this year: Uddhav Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray who inspected roads in the city on Saturday said there would be fewer potholes this monsoon as the BMC had undertaken repairs of several stretches. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		More applied courses at Delhi University to develop skills Delhi University is expanding the options for applied courses. Students enrolled under the FYUP study four papers of an AC over second and third years. DU admission policy may keep cutoffs in check The first cutoff for many courses has already been touching 100, but an increase in the rank of 90% scorers signals steep cutoffs even in second and third lists this time Rape survivors battle for justice The survivors, aged between 13 and 18 years, belong to the landless Dhanuk sub-caste, and worked for upper caste landowners. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bellary DC, other babus transferred The state government on Saturday transferred Amlan Aditya Biswas as Bellary DC and posted him as regional commissioner, Gulbarga division. World Cancer Survivor's Day: Survivors can share stories, win foreign trip or Harley Davidson bike The celebration of the first Sunday of June as World Cancer Survivor's Day is a great way to motivate these bravehearts to keep fighting. Govt won't tolerate police indiscipline: CM Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the government will not tolerate indiscipline in the police force. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Arsh Mahal clash: Panels find fault with cops The committee also slammed the security forces for "hindering" the shifting of the injured to various hospitals. Can Telangana reassert itself with statehood? Telangana is poised to regain its status as a distinct regional entity after a lapse of five centuries. Three injured as Mahanandi mandapam caves in An under-construction mandapam at the historic Mahanandi temple in Kurnool district caved in, injuring three people including the temple works inspector Mallikharjun. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		After 28 years, surgeons restore musician's sight A gift parcel sent by a ‘fan’ 28 years ago threw music director Shankar Ganesh’s life into darkness, literally. A bomb in the pack went off, injuring his eyes and hands. Jaya-Modi meet may help kickstart work on expressway When chief minister J Jayalalithaa meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu will have as much to commit to as demand. Fake products worth Rs 10 lakh seized, 4 held The CB-CID police have arrested four people for selling fake electronic products bearing the Samsung brand name, and seized products worth 10 lakh after raiding several places in the city. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		G L Singhal back in khaki, joins as SRP commandant G L Singhal, the first IPS officer to be arrested in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, is back in khaki after a gap of about 15 months.He joined as commandant, SRP Group 12, in Gandhinagar on Saturday. Valiant hearts: Survivors find 'can' in cancer When cancer struck 66-year-old Khushaliben Soami of Juna Vadaj, it caught her by surprise. She remembers she was shocked when she got the results of the mammogram performed on her in 2010. Angadia firm employee attacked, robbed of Rs 18 lakh A 45-year-old angadia firm employee has been attacked by an auto gang that allegedly robbed him of Rs 18 lakh on Saturday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Power minister's hometown goes powerless There is acute crisis of electricity in the home district of minister of state for power Yashar Shah here. The city receives seven to eight hours of supply. Doctor attacked in Bahraich hospital Miscreants attacked a doctor in the district hospital on Friday night and fled. Medical services remained suspended in the district hospital on Saturday in protest against the incident. Met department predicts humid days ahead Sangam city continues to reel under sultry weather conditions for yet another day. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Passengers block tracks after train AC malfunctions Tension gripped Bhubaneswar railway station on Thursday after the air conditioning systems in three compartments of an express train allegedly started malfunctioning. Rituals start for divine marriage in Sambalpur The week-long Sital Sasthi started here on Thursday with 'patrapendi' (marriage negotiation) ritual of Nandapara jatra committee. Cops bust sex rackets in Laxmisagar area Police on Thursday busted sex rackets operating from two beauty parlours and a house in Laxmisagar area here and rescued 11 girls. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Year on, no school raises stink over gutkha shop in vicinity One year after the area around schools of the city was declared tobacco-free zone, no school has sent a proposal to remove pan-gutkha shops from their vicinity. Police to compensate elderly with Rs 3 lakh Madhya Pradesh Police have sanctioned a sum of Rs 3 lakh to an 80-year-old man whose son was allegedly tortured to death in Chhatarpur district in year 2006. Reliance co penalized for illegal use of BRTS duct Congress corporators opposed the use of BRTS duct by a private company for laying its cable without permission and challenged a bill tabled in the council for debate on the issue. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Laparoscopic bariatric surgery best option for obese: Dr Ashish Vashistha Interestingly, the patients who are morbidly obese with medical problems like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, knee pain can notably benefit from laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Showers on the horizon After weeks of struggle under the scorching heat, Friday brought a much-needed rainy respite for the city folks — although it was short-lived. No heat cover leaves MC visitors fuming It seems that the new municipal corporation (MC) office in Sector 14 is not a very happy place for visitors as there is hardly any space for them to sit. More Chandigarh News»

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