News Digest: CBI quizzes Saxena in Maran's 'illegal exchange' case

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, June 06, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		CBI quizzes Saxena in Maran's 'illegal exchange' case With the questioning of a former senior executive of Sun Network, the CBI has intensified investigation into the case of BSNL allotting 323 high-speed telephone lines to former Union telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran's Boat Club residence in Chennai in 2007. Rising revolt forces JD(U) to disband Bihar panel Faced with increasing revolt in the party, state JD (U) president Bashistha Narain Singh on Thursday dissolved the state executive committee. 30 years on, Khalistan war turns into supremacy battle in Pakistan Tara's terror group KTF had claimed the responsibility of RDX explosives recovered from a car in Ambala in October 2011 that was allegedly meant to hit 1984 riot-tainted Sajjan Kumar. More India News»

		Business
		Modi can set growth example for world: Jamie Dimon At 58, Jamie Dimon’s life is the stuff of Wall Street legend. Sacked by his mentor Sandy Weill from the number two position at Citigroup in 1998, he went on to head JP Morgan and be labelled the most powerful banker in the world. Jaitley promises steps to boost farm sector Finance minister on Thursday flagged the concerns of the farm sector as a priority area for the government and promised to initiate steps to boost the sector. D Street expects PSUs to rally on govt steps Dalal Street investors are pinning their hopes on a strong revival in non-banking PSU companies as they believe that the new government will take bold decisions — and at a greater pace — that will help these companies become more competitive. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi team studies Sabarmati riverfront for Yamuna revamp A 13-member team of Delhi state government was on a study tour of the Sabarmati riverfront on Thursday. Now, house roof tiles to fight air pollution An innovative and inexpensive way to fight air pollution has been developed — a roof tile coating that removes up to 97 per cent of smog-causing nitrogen oxides. Vultures to be tracked with transmitters in Maharashtra The state forest department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will launch an in-situ vulture conservation project in Maharashtra from next month. More Environment News»

		World
		Boko Haram militants slaughter 200 civilians Forty-five people were killed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen pretending to be preachers in a village near the group's spiritual home in northeast Nigeria, two residents said on Thursday. G7 threatens Russia with more curbs World leaders urged Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to stop destabilizing Ukraine or face further sanctions as they met without a Russian president for the first time since the 1990s. Putin reached out a hand despite being banned from the Group of Seven summit following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in March, saying that he was ready to meet Ukraine’s president-elect. 9 get death sentence for terrorism in Xinjiang Chinese courts have sentenced nine people to death for terrorist activities in the northwestern Xinjiang region. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Have heard a lot about Gujarat, thanks to NaMo' Coming from a strong filmy family background, Kiara Advani she is the great granddaughter of Ashok Kumar and the great grand niece of Saeed Jaffrey. I am not a cultured girl: Neetu Chandra Actor Neetu Chandra, who just spent ten days in bed, courtesy viral fever, is in the capital for the engagement ceremony of her younger brother, Abhishek Chandra, to Delhi girl Anuradha Nath. 'Ranveer Singh is the hottest actor in the industry' Sunny Leone may have chosen an unconventional route to Bollywood, but there’s no doubt that, after the success of her recent film, the ‘baby doll’ is here to stay. To know more, please go to follo.co.in/sunny on your mobile More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Roof tiles to help fight air pollution An innovative and inexpensive way to fight air pollution has been developed — a roof tile coating that removes up to 97% of smog-causing nitrogen oxides. Need help? Strap on extra arms While most research into robotic limbs focuses on replacing lost arms or legs, a group of engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have imagined a future where anyone can strap on an extra pair of arms when they need a helping hand. In a first, DNA test find root of illness Joshua Osborn, 14, lay in a coma at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. More Science News»

		Sports
		India draw with Spain, earn 1st point India earn their first point but they have to content with just one as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Spain in the Hockey World Cup on Thursday. Sharapova reaches French Open final Maria Sharapova booked her place in the French Open final for the third year in a row when she beat up-and-coming Canadian Eugenie Bouchard 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Nadal, Djokovic eager to renew battle The only man considered to have the stamina, belief and weapons to finally knock clay king Rafael Nadal off his lofty pedestal is Novak Djokovic. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Infosys senior VP Prasad Thrikutam resigns Prasad Thrikutam, senior VP and global head of strategic sales, marketing and alliances in Infosys has quit the company. Former Airtel CEO Sanjay Kapoor joins Micromax as chairman Micromax has announced the induction of Sanjay Kapoor, to the Micromax promoter group and chairman of the company's board. Amazon's 3D phone looks set for June 18 launch The Wall Street Journal and several tech blogs report that Amazon may be working on a phone with a three-dimensional display. More Technology News»

		Education
		First four-year undergraduate programme batch wary of 'reform' The question mark on the future of Delhi University's four-year undergraduate programme has left students enrolled in the academic year 2013-14 in a quandary. New, revised norms for schools to get govt aid The state's school education and sports department has introduced six new and revised norms for permanently un-aided schools to be eligible for government grant. Only 11% Anna University graduates get placed Less than 11% of eligible candidates in circuit branches of engineering were placed through the Tamil Nadu state-level placement drives organised by Anna University for students graduating this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Final decks cleared for Mumbai Metro's commercial run Mumbaikars may soon be able to travel on the much-awaited Metro service as the railway board has given the final approval for the rolling stock—this includes coaches of a rake to be used—for the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor. GRP escort missed ladies' coach of Bhayander local as he was late The attack on Apurva Medda (25) once again highlights the lack of adequate security for women travellers on trains. Ahead of polls, Congress-NCP government gifts populist budget Eating out in small and mid-sized restaurants is set to get less expensive, your neighbourhood cinema ticket may get cheaper, and prices of cotton clothes, sugar, jaggery, and ‘bhel’, one of Mumbai’s favourite snacks, are also expected to come down. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Why car fires aren't properly probed The car blaze that claimed the lives of two mentally challenged siblings in southwest Delhi on Wednesday has become the latest addition to the list of auto fire cases "under probe" by officials. Trio guilty of rape A trial court has convicted three men of raping a minor, who was later forced into prostitution. 'Biggest ever' heist solved, 2 arrested The crime branch has made a breakthrough in the diamond robbery case reported on May 10 from the Geeta Colony flyover. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Chronicles of Bangalore retold An abandoned marriage hall with its façade chopped off stands next to the elevated expressway leading to Kempegowda International Airport. All evidence against Ravindranath: CID The Criminal Investigation Department believes it has a watertight case against additional director general of police P Ravindranath, who has been accused of taking objectionable photographs of a woman in a coffee shop here on May 26. Nightlife: Bangalore awaits extension of 1am deadline With the decision to extend the nightlife deadline still pending, and the three-month interim extension ending this weekend, it's not clear if bars and pubs across the city will be allowed to remain open till 1am this weekend. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Port City as capital? Netizens of Visakhapatnam have demanded that the Port City be made the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh and condemned the alleged move to set up the capital in the Vijayawada region. 'Celestial' dream for the moon & the stars! With undivided Andhra Pradesh's only functional planetarium going to Telangana, post division, academic and scientific organisations like the Planetary Society of India (PSI) have now sought the setting up of a new planetarium and observatory in Visakhapatnam. When all hell broke loose... Less than a week post the official formation of the two states, the common Secretariat premises in the city is a picture of utter chaos and disorder — courtesy Venkat Rao poor planning and execution. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		CBI quizzes Saxena in Maran's 'illegal exchange' case With the questioning of a former senior executive of Sun Network, the CBI has intensified investigation into the case of BSNL allotting 323 high-speed telephone lines to former Union telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran's Boat Club residence in Chennai in 2007. Varsity merger hits ranking of engineering colleges Only three engineering colleges in the city made the list of the top 10 in the list of institutions with the best semester examination results in 2013, a drastic drop from six in the top 10 the previous year. All 140 students of Villupuram engg college failed Nov-Dec 2013 semester exam Anna University's ranking of the 506 engineering colleges affiliated to it in Tamil Nadu has brought out the pathetic state of affairs in a few institutions. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Insurance agent, 2 others arrested for extortion bid An insurance agent and his two accomplices have been arrested by Gandhinagar police for threatening to attack a businessman with acid and demanding extortion-money from him. Confessions of accused not included in chargesheet The investigating officer in the 213-foot long tunnel digging case, Harpalsinh Rathod had recorded confessional statements of all accused, but did not make them part of the chargesheet. Piplaj priest's murder: One held A team of city special operations group (SOG) arrested a youth for murder of a temple priest in Piplaj near Vatva. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		PIL against Ranjan dismissed The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Alok Ranjan as chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh.Earlier, the court had on Tuesday reserved its order on the maintainability of the PIL. AMC eco-drive for depleting green cover In view of the depleting green cover and fragile ecosystem, Allahabad Municipal Corporation took initiative to take steps for planting of saplings in various parks of the city on the occasion of World Environment Day. Allahabad museum goes green The Allahabad Museum celebrated the 'World Environment Day' with a lot of enthusiasm and participation of a cross section of people. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CSR activities must begin at an early age In a world of intertwined destinies, human beings do not have the luxury of ignoring any inhabitant.Today, if we have to survive then "no man can afford to be an island". Liquor shops to be shifted from NH Three years after the Centre asked all states to remove licenced liquor shops along the national highways to minimize accidents, the state government formed squads to start the operation. Paradip Port Trust registers 20% growth Paradip Port Trust (PPT) has registered a growth rate of 20.25% in cargo handling and 34% growth in revenue generation in the 2013-14 financial year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP CM Shivraj Chouhan pays courtesy visit to PM Modi Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday evening and greeted him with shawl, coconut and a bouquet. No pollution under control in Bhopal Smoke-belching monsters zip around the capital streets unchecked. And despite a mandatory clause in Motor Vehicle Act to install pollution control centres in every city, Bhopal does not have a single pollution under control (PUC) centre. Madhya Pradesh home minister distributes candies to felicitate law-abiding riders Home minister Babulal Gaur played Santa at Jehangirabad trisection opposite police control room on Wednesday, felicitating two-wheeler riders wearing helmets by offering them toffees. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		India-Pakistan body releases list of Pak prisoners in Indian jails Aaghaz-e-Dosti, a joint body comprising India-based Mission Bharatiyam and Pakistan-based The Catalyst, has released a list of Pakistani prisoners languishing in Indian jails on public domain. Major gets 3-year jail for forgery A special CBI court on Thursday sentenced a retired Major of Indian Army to three years' imprisonment for submitting fake transportation bills. Night flights shot down at Chandigarh airport again One of the fastest growing airports in the country has got its wings clipped yet again. More Chandigarh News»

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Congress realized Andhra's problems late: Naidu Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday accused Congress of having belated realization of the problems facing residual Andhra Pradesh. Arrest LJP MP for false information on affidavit: Lalu Prasad RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday demanded the arrest of newly-elected Vaishali MP Rama Singh of LJP, alleging that he “hid the fact” that he is an “absconder” in an abduction case in his election affidavit. Work now, conceive later An increasing number of career women are opting to put their eggs on ice so that they don't have to choose between promotions and procreation. More India News»

		Business
		Subrata stays in jail but Sahara accounts de-frozen The Supreme Court reiterated its “no money, no release” order for Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, who has been detained since March 4, but in a relief relaxed orders freezing bank accounts and properties to provide Saharas with the means to raise the money needed for meeting bail condition. DoT rejects Vodafone's licence extension plea The Department of Telecom (DoT) has rejected Vodafone’s request for extension of its licences in seven circles, including Maharashtra, Gujarat and UP (East), by another ten years and has asked the operator to obtain spectrum through auctions. Cognizant takes 4 former staff to court Cognizant has filed two lawsuits in a New Jersey, US, court against four of its former employees for violating what it calls non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. More Business News»

		Environment
		Vultures to be tracked with transmitters in Maharashtra The state forest department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will launch an in-situ vulture conservation project in Maharashtra from next month. Bastar's tribal way to preserve environment For tribals residing around Boma hill in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district in Bastar, it's sin to climb or step up on this hill and doing so costs the offender Rs 500. Trains to limit speed near Gir forest Western Railway has agreed to reduce speed of trains passing through tracks near Gir forest in Gujarat's Amreli district to prevent accident with Asiatic lions moving in the area. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria's Assad wins presidential election Syria's parliament speaker, Jihad Lahan, announced the final results from Tuesday's election, saying Assad garnered 10,319,723 votes, or 88.7 percent. Tens of thousands join Hong Kong Tiananmen rally Large numbers of people in Hong Kong have joined a candlelight vigil in a downtown park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of China's bloody military suppression of protests on Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Guinea's Ebola death toll rises above 200: WHO More than 200 people have died from the highly contagious Ebola virus in Guinea, making it one of the worst ever outbreaks of the disease, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman and Rajinikanth miffed with Deepika? It seems success has gone into the head of pretty actress Deepika Padukone, as she is turning down big offers opposite superstars and has hence irked bigwigs of B-Town. Salman spotted Armaan Jain at Ranbir's sister's sangeet Salman Khan’s mother Salma Khan and Raj Kapoor’s wife Krishna Raj have been old card friends. Salma Khan’s son Salman and Krishna Raj’s daughter Rima Jain have thus been friends for a long time. Vidya Balan plays Ekta Kapoor's mother? One of the most talented actresses Vidya Balan has donned various avatars in her upcoming film ‘Bobby Jasoos’. And one of her looks is allegedly designed to look like Ekta Kapoor’s mother Shobha Kapoor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Vaccines for SARS, MERS viruses get closer to reality Scientists have managed to find a way to disable a part of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus responsible for hiding it from the immune system, a critical step in developing a vaccine against the deadly disease. New technology to preserve Leonardo da Vinci's self-portrait Scientists have developed a new nondestructive technology to help preserve one of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces — a self-portrait drawn in red chalk on paper during the early 1500s that is fading fast. Night owls less likely to exercise Having a hard time maintaining an exercise schedule? Try sleeping early. Night owls are more sedentary and feel less motivated to exercise, a new study has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		Messi most valuable player: Study Lionel Messi remains the world's most valuable footballer, even though his crown slipped this season, a market study showed on Wednesday. Petkovic reaches French Open semis Germany's Andrea Petkovic reached the French Open semifinals as she overpowered 10th seed Sara Errani of Italy 6-2, 6-2 at the Roland Garros Stadium. 'Costa undergoes Chelsea medical' Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has completed a medical examination with a view to joining EPL giants Chelsea, according to reports in the British media. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google, Facebook, Yahoo and others automatically encrypting all emails Google and other companies are now automatically encrypting all email. TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran's salary surged 60% in '13-14 TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran’s remuneration is more than twice as much as former Infosys president BG Srinivas’s salary of $1.2 million (Rs 7.8 crore). Apple #WWDC2014: Complete coverage #WWDC2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian B-school graduates get jobs easily A survey by Graduate Management Admission Council, which conducts GMAT, shows that 92% of Indian management students had an offer of employment, as against 33% in Asia-Pacific region and 57% globally. MBBS in Tamil Nadu colleges to cost up to Rs 1 crore Getting a medical degree can leave your finances in a critical condition — private medical universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu have raised their tuition fees for MBBS admissions this year. Fairer sex gets more than fair deal in education If numbers could describe women empowerment, higher education scenario in the city is an example.Girls have access to all undergraduate colleges in the city while boys have a limited choice. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Prison conducts re-examination of a controversial paper The state jail authorities a few days ago conducted re-examination of a written paper for internal promotion and increment for jailors. Learn how to give routine products a customised feel Gen-Y is very particular about personal products, from their phones to their phone covers as well as accessories. He kept kicking me like a football: Female conductor A woman ST conductor with over five years’ experience was brutally thrashed by a factory worker in Dombivli for pulling him up for trying to board the bus from the front door. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'57 traffic lights blind-friendly' The city police informed the Delhi high court that they have installed 57 auditory devices at traffic signals in the capital for safety of visually impaired people. DDA to bring in simpler policy for lift installation After getting almost no response on the modified policy for installation of lifts introduced in March, DDA will come up with another, simpler policy in the coming days. River needs more water, not STPs: Sunita Narain Environmentalist Sunita Narain has called for a radical change in the approach to cleaning rivers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Life grows in this open prison Ask him how much he scored in his graduation and all you get is a sheepish smile. Serving life term, Srinivas Reddy, 37, from Kadapa district of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, studied politics, history and public administration at BR Ambedkar Open University and bagged a gold medal in 2013. Arkavathy allottees post woes on PMO's Facebook wall Distraught allottees who are yet to get possession of their plots in the jinxed Arkavathy Layout have stepped up their battle for justice. Apex Bank's loan to society comes under scanner At the time when house building co-operative societies (HBCSs) are under the scanner, a bank fraud involving the Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd has come to light. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'SEZ'ling no more? Splitsville seems to have cost Andhra Pradesh dear in more ways than one. Missing: T song Those who turned up to hear K Chandrashekar Rao address the residents of his home constituency, Gajwel, for the first time as chief minister, on Wednesday, were in for a shock. Intelligence goof up causes confusion within police circles Intelligence goof up on the poll outcome, in Telangana and Seemandhra, and bungling of cadre division, has caused such confusion within police circles that the worried IPS brigade is now doing rounds of the two chief ministers' office — not for postings, but cadre allotment. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woodcutters say 'no' to fast buck after encounter Twenty-year-old V Karuppaiah* from Jamanamarathur, a village in Jawadhu Hills, heard about a job on a construction site in Chennai soon after he finished school last year. When red sanders drip blood Wails rent the air in Thumbamkadu hamlet, 50km from Thiruvannamalai, the hometown of three men gunned down by the Andhra Pradesh police during an operation to flush out red sanders smugglers at the end of May. Scrap holiday for justice Columbus! Columbus! Holidays are here!’ Before kids in nursery schools break into this hit Tamil film song, parents bundle them off to summer camps to learn drawing, dance and swimming. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Brave heart Ankita climbing up the ladder Ankita Raina, Ahmedabad-based tennis player, is slowing but steadily climbing up the ladder as far as international ranking in concern. Science aspirants throng schools for admission On the Day One of admission to Class XI on Wednesday, students and parents braved the heat to throng the most sought-after schools in the city. Garbage mounds: Spreading urban eyesores Is this the legacy we want to leave behind for the next generation? Today, massive mounds of stinking waste can be found in the backyard of every city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		FIR against IIIT-A professor for sexual harassment A girl student doing MTech at the Indian Institute of Information & Technology (IIIT-A) has lodged a complaint against an associate professor for sexual harassment. Youth kills sister, hangs self later A youth shot her teen sister for having an affair with a youth of other caste and later hanged himself in the city on Tuesday morning. 22% students suffer from dental problems: Survey Around 22% of 44,499 students studying in primary, junior high school and anganwari centres are suffering from tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Plus II goof-up: No probe yet Even as chaos surrounding Plus II results continues, the state government is yet to order an inquiry into large-scale goof-up in evaluation of answer papers and tabulation of marks. Rath Yatra row rages on Priests, belonging to Daitapati Nijog of Jagannath Temple in Puri, on Tuesday refused to agree to the shrine body's proposal to ban pilgrims from climbing chariots during Rath Yatra. Fake Brahmakumari unit owner held Police on Tuesday arrested Premalata Jena on charges of illegally running 'Prajapita Brahmakumari' institution in Balangir.A Pakistani visa was seized from her on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		cultural fest Aavartan held at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal The dance-lovers in town were in for a treat at the recently-held cultural fest, Aavartan, at Ravindra Bhavan. A melodious evening at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal Handicraft exhibition by Bhopal Railway Division in Railway Officer's club The event was inaugurated by Rajiv Chaudhary, the divisional railway manager, and had art and craft items made by the railways employees and their family members. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Officer met me 3 weeks ago: Maluka Punjab education minister Sikander Singh Maluka said on Tuesday that Vinod Kumar, a former officer of his department who committed suicide on Tuesday, had "a casual meeting" with him three weeks ago. Jobless man hangs self after poisoning wife, 3 minor kids The family of five was found dead around 9am, when a woman living in an adjoining room peeped through a window to check as there was no sound of activity coming inside. Dera Sacha Sauda head exempted from personal appearance Providing relief to the head of Dera Sacha Sauda sect Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a Bathinda court has exempted him from personal appearance in a case of hurting religious sentiments. More Chandigarh News»

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