News Digest: 50 Gujaratis off to Israel to study community living

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, July 29, 2014
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		India
		50 Gujaratis off to Israel to study community living Notwithstanding the bloody conflict raging there, 50 Gujaratis are preparing to go to Israel to learn more about community living. Bihar BJP MPs' want family members to fight assembly bypolls Over the next two days, Bihar BJP and the party’s central leadership would be grappling with “parivar-moh”, or fixation with the family, of their five MPs who were MLAs before the Lok Sabha elections. Sudipta Sen's cash pile may be over Rs 2,500cr: Enforcement Directorate The amount collected by Saradha scam kingpin Sudipta Sen from depositors could cross Rs 2,500 crore, Enforcement Directorate officials feel. More India News»

		Business
		Patchy rains won't hit economic growth much Patchy monsoon rains may have a limited impact on overall growth and inflation as some revival in the June-September rains is still expected. Smokers cough up more than MRP There has been a lot of confusion in the market over the price of cigarettes for close to three weeks now. Adani gets nod for $16bn Carmichael project Amid environmental concerns, the Australian government on Monday approved Adani’s $16.5-billion Carmichael coal mine and rail project subject to a set of environmental conditions. More Business News»

		Environment
		Industrial pollution reached South Pole 22 years before man set foot on it The world’s most accurate and precise reconstruction of lead pollution over the Earth’s southernmost continent has confirmed that dangerous industrial pollution reached the South Pole over two decades before man set foot on it. New species of mayfly discovered in India Scientists have discovered a new species of mayfly in the southern Western Ghats, a mountain range along the west coast of India. Green anaconda hatchling born in Mysore Zoo A green anaconda housed at the Mysore Zoo has hatched an egg graduating the Mysore facility as India's first zoo to have successfully bred the world's biggest snake. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia violated nuclear treaty: US The Obama administration is accusing Russia of violating a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach a "very serious matter.'' Fighting in Ukraine prompts residents to flee Panicky residents in an eastern Ukrainian town have fled their homes carrying a few possessions in plastic bags and small suitcases as shells exploded in the distance, fighting that also prevented an international police team from reaching the area where the Malaysia Airlines plane was downed. Nigeria isolates hospital in Lagos as Obama briefed on Ebola outbreak The Nigerian city of Lagos shut and quarantined a hospital on Monday where a Liberian man died of the Ebola virus, the first recorded case of the highly-infectious disease in Africa's most populous country. More World News»

		Entertainment
		What B'town stars would wish for this Eid? After the month of Ramzan, it’s the Eidi time (Eid gift) in Bollywood. This is how Sanjay Dutt's life changed with jail term Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is currently serving his jail term in the Yerwada jail of Pune for illegal possession of arms. 10 most popular roles of Sanjay Dutt Be it a largehearted goon or a menacing drug lord, Sanjay Dutt adds life to a role. On his 57th birthday, let us look at top 10 roles of Sanjay Dutt. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Website that lets you design own dress, delivers it With its image of dapper tailors wielding tape measures in Savile Row fitting rooms and seamstresses labouring over yards of expensive silk, bespoke fashion has long been the natural domain of country squires and the more monied followers of fashion. It's official: Men prefer brains, not blondes If he knows what's good for him, the modern gentleman will prefer brains, not blondes -according to a new study of marriage. Dinosaurs were 'victims of colossal bad luck' It was a case of sheer bad timing. Dinosaurs might have survived the asteroid strike that wiped them out if it had taken place slightly earlier or later in history, according to a new study. More Science News»

		Sports
		Full Coverage: Glasgow Games, Day 5 Though India added four more medals taking its overall haul to 26, it slipped to the seventh spot in the medals tally after fifth day action at Commonwealth Games. CWG: Rai wins gold, silver for Narang Jitu Rai clinched the gold medal before Gagan Narang and Gurpal Singh claimed a silver each while Vikas Thakur bagged silver on the fifth day of competitions. Thakur bags silver in 85kg weightlifting Vikas Thakur produced the lift of his lifetime to clinch the silver medal in men's 85kg weightlifting, as Indian lifters continued their spectacular show in the CWG. More Sports News»

		Technology
		One in every 3 Apple engineers is Indian Apple filed 1,750 H-1B applications during the 10-year period 2001 to 2010, but the number increased sharply to 2,800 during 2011-13. 15 tips to find exactly what you want on Google Use these examples from his lessons to learn how to filter and focus your search results to get the answers you want. 12 tricks to make your iPhone run faster Two years of everyday use can take a toll on your iPhone, but these tips and tricks should be able to hold you over until your next upgrade. Here are 12 easy tricks to make your iPhone run faster: More Technology News»

		Education
		GATE score now valid for three years Scores of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) will henceforth be valid for three years. IIT-Gandhinagar begins MA course on society and culture Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, on Monday became the first IIT in the country to launch a comprehensive two-year MA programme in society and culture. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited sponsorship for tech students HAL support will be in the form of five fellowships for MTech students at CTARA. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Insurance cover for acid attack victims soon' Acid attacks victims may soon have help at hand, with an NGO pushing the Centre to frame a comprehensive insurance policy that covers their medical treatment. Plan to lease out gyms, libraries under new caretaker policy In spite of multiple bad experiences of private parties misusing civic plots given to them for maintenance, the BMC yet again plans to lease out gymnasiums, community welfare centres and libraries on caretaker basis. HC: Govt acquired land for temple for public purpose A decade after the Maharashtra government acquired a plot of private land for the Siddhivinayak temple in order to create facilities for devotees, the Bombay high court ruled that the acquisition was for a “public purpose.” More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		FCI godowns to go online to check stock manipulation The government will soon launch online management and operation of Food Corporation of India (FCI) depots to wipe out manipulation in stock and handling of grains. Car goes missing from service centre A doctor at Safdarjung hospital lost his Chevrolet Cruze from the unlikeliest of places - the company's authorized service centre in Okhla, southeast Delhi, from where the car was mysteriously stolen while being repaired. City schools try out solar power In a bid to increasing the use of solar power, several public schools are considering setting up roof-top solar power plants. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Airports see sharp rise in gold smuggling A surge in attempts to smuggle in gold across the nation, including Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), has been vexing authorities. Officials attribute the rise in smuggling to last year’s hike in gold import duty, from 2% to 10%. The retail industry too is worried over the trend. Goonda Act covers sexual offenders, acid attackers Sexual offenders will henceforth be termed "sexual predators". The new nomenclature has been given an by amendment to the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug Offenders, Gamblers, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Slum-Grabbers and Video or Audio Pirates (Amendment) Bill, 2014, passed by the legislature on Monday. The law is popularly known as Goonda Act. Government rapped for trying to alter notification on TG Halli The high court pulled up the government for its move to withdraw a crucial notification that bans construction work in the catchment area of TG Halli reservoir. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Farmer suicides: whose fault is it anyway? The Telangana Congress on Monday alleged that the confusion in the TRS government over waiver of farm loans was the reason for the sudden spurt in farmer suicides in the new state. Chandrababu Naidu's hi-tech blueprint 'Made in India’ will be Andhra Pradesh government’s counter slogan to Telangana regime’s move to boost local products with the catch word ‘Made in Telangana.’ Sigh of relief Two days of widespread rainfall across districts of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have finally eased some tension of farmers, who are now gearing up to start sowing Kharif. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN trader's death in Raxaul hotel room shrouded in mystery The recovery of a Tamil Nadu trader’s body in his hotel room at Raxaul in Bihar’s East Champaran has stumped police. Bangalore school reopens after 10 days, 71% turn up There was a sense of trepidation as students of an east Bangalore school returned to their campus on Monday. They came back after a 10-day forced break as parents' protests had erupted after the alleged rape of a 6-year-old girl on the premises. AIADMK mulls deputy speaker offer to Thambidurai  The NDA government's decision to offer the deputy speaker post to AIADMK leader M Thambidurai has put chief minister J Jayalalithaa in a dilemma. If she accepts the post, the AIADMK will be left without a strong floor leader in the Lok Sabha. So the AIADMK is doing a double think. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hasmukh Adhia headed for Delhi, Pandian in race for CS post The empanelment of Hasmukh Adhia, a 1981 batch IAS officer, for central deputation has added a new twist to the race for the post of chief secretary, Gujarat. Heaven to pour another one Gujarat is in for a bounty of rain, as weather officials forecast moderate to rather heavy rains in South Gujarat and the Gujarat region on Tuesday and Wednesday. 65% MBA, MCA seats vacant after first round Nearly 65% seats in Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Application (MCA) remained vacant after the first round of allotment of seats. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Soaring prices upset home budget The skyrocketing prices of vegetables have again upset kitchen budgets of various households. Corporators fume over Allahabad Municipal Corporation House no show There is resentment among corporators over non-convening of Allahabad Municipal Corporation house meeting. Jhansi soldier won Victoria Cross The 7th Light Cavalry, based in Babina in Jhansi was one of the unit that participated in the World War I.As per records, the unit fought in two theatres of the war. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Home they brought him dead Little did they know that their son's body will reach home instead of himself, alive and kicking. Student ends life over 'poor show' in exam An engineering student allegedly committed suicide in the city on Sunday for 'poor show' in examination.A girl had ended her life over similar reason at Tamando, on the outskirts of the city, the previous day. BJD man charged with molestation found dead Mystery shrouded the death of a BJD activist, whose body was recovered from the quarters of BJD MLA of Binjharpur constituency and former minister, Pramila Mallick, near AG Square here on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		NHAI engineers booked for man's death In a first, two National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials have been booked for negligence in the death of a man who lost his life while crossing a bridge on his motorcycle in Betul district. Another X File: Spooked professor claims blood-sucking spirit wants to have sex The state cyber cell headquarters initiated a probe into the complaint of 'paranormal activity' after repeated pleas from the terror-struck professor. Assistant inspector-general, cyber cell, N K Jhariya, confirmed launch of the probe. Operation Majnu launched to curb molestation Police launched Operation Majnu from Saturday to stop molestation in state capital.Close to dozen of youths have been held for teasing girls on roadside so far, police said. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Woman alleges rape, brutal torture A dalit woman, allegedly gang-raped in April, claimed she was thrashed by one of the accused and his kin at her house in Kalanaur village in Rohtak district on July 25. She also alleged that the accused, who assaulted her in front of her husband, hammered nails into her body. Haryana IAS officer asks chief secretary to apologize for 'objectionable SMSs' A day after the hurried swearing-in of two information commissioners and three right to information commissioners by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Haryana government, senior IAS officer Pradeep Kasni on Monday sought an apology from state chief secretary SC Choudhary for “objectionable” SMSs sent to him on Sunday night over a file pertaining to the appointments. Gallantry awards count in all Army promotions: HC An Army officer is entitled to avail himself of extra marks for his gallantry awards for each promotion to a higher rank, the Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: While city burnt, mob set station afire on Ambala road

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 28, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		While city burnt, mob set station afire on Ambala road A fire station on Ambala road was gutted during Saturday’s riots which engulfed the city. A mob of over 500 people carrying petrol and gas-cutters had set everything that came on its way afire. When it attacked the fire station, more than 20 unarmed firemen run for their life. Tourists flock to Rohtang after snowfall Undeterred by monsoon showers, dense fog and biting cold amid snow, hundreds of tourists are visiting Rohtang Pass everyday to experience the winter-like weather. Azam faults RSS, BJP blames ISI The Bharatiya Janata Party and Samajwadi Party hurled accusations at each other over Saharanpur riots with the top SP leader and its Muslim face Azam Khan alleging it was the handiwork of the RSS whereas BJP leader Kalraj Mishra claimed Pakistan’s ISI was behind the flare-up in which two people were killed and scores injured. Kalraj cited Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s campaign speech in which he had spoken about an IB agent telling him the ISI was active during Muzaffarnagar riots. More India News»

		Business
		Jaypee sells plants to pay off debt Jaiprakash Power Ventures' hydroelectric power portfolio, which Anil Ambani's Reliance Power has agreed to acquire, consists of three plants - the 300 MW Baspa Stage two plant in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, a 400 MW Vishnuprayagn plant in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand and a 1,091 MW Karcham Wangtoo plant in Himachal Pradesh. India's Sovereign rating to remain stable: Morgan Stanley India's Sovereign credit rating is expected to remain stable over the next 12-month period, brokerage firm Morgan Stanley said in its research report. Famous Mid East fast food chain outlet to enter India Just Falafel, the Middle East fast food chain is gearing up to cater the Indian guests with it's first outlet opening shortly in Bangalore. More Business News»

		Environment
		Green anaconda hatchling born in Mysore Zoo A green anaconda housed at the Mysore Zoo has hatched an egg graduating the Mysore facility as India's first zoo to have successfully bred the world's biggest snake. 'Lifestyle' babies- A new culprit of climate change A new culprit has been found causing climate change – “lifestyle” babies. 173 bird species threatened in India: Report Over 170 species of birds in the country are threatened, with eight new species added to the 2014 Red List prepared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). More Environment News»

		World
		US worried about worsening Gaza conditions: Obama President Barack Obama is telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States is growing more concerned about the rising number of civilian deaths in the Gaza war that is entering its third week. Family of 5 shot dead in US, gun recovered A family of five, including three children from 4 to 12 years old, were found shot to death on Sunday inside a US apartment, authorities said. Fighting intensifies near MH17 disaster site Ukrainian armed forces mounted a major onslaught against pro-Russian separatist fighters on Sunday in an attempt to gain control over the area where a Malaysia Airlines plane was downed earlier this month. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan it is for Bigg Boss Season 8 Bigg Boss is perhaps the most controversial show on Indian television that is a perfect masala mix with everything in it, ranging from controversies to ugly fights to romance and some daring challenges. Abhishek Bachchan makes video calls to Aaradhya As is the most natural thing for any parent, the moment Abhishek Bachchan wraps up his day’s shoot, he drives home to play with his three-year-old daughter Aaradhya. Four women in the top 10 negative roles of 2013 The year gone by saw powerhouse actresses portray negative characters with aplomb, staking claim on four out of the top 10 spots. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New tech lets hair reflect any colour What if you could alter your hair to reflect any colour in the spectrum? It may soon become a reality! Aspirin 'dangerous' for heart patients Millions of people across the world taking a daily dose of aspirin to ward off heart attacks are actually increasing their risk. Indian scientists clone male calf from dead bull's semen Scientists in Karnal have successfully cloned a male calf from the frozen semen of a Murrah bull which died 10 years ago. More Science News»

		Sports
		Full coverage: Glasgow 2014 CWG, Day 4 India remained steady at the fifth spot in the medals tally winning five medals on Day 4 that consisted of a gold, two silver and two bronze, taking its tally to 22. Sivalingam and Katulu win gold & silver A dominant Satish Sivalingam rewrote the Games Snatch record enroute to his gold medal winning performance while Ravi Katulu won silver in 77kg. India go down fighting against England Achanta Sharath Kamal and Harmeet Desai were tamed by an energetic Liam Pitchford as India lost the men's team table tennis semifinal 1-3 to England. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google working on 5.9-inch phablet with fingerprint sensor: Report Google may be working on a gigantic 5.9-inch smartphone to be released in November, according to a new report from Android Police. 3 apps to track your money on the go Here are Abhimanyu Ghoshal's three favourite apps to help you spend wisely and get more bang for your buck from your hard-earned money. 8 tips to save eyes from computer vision syndrome Just taking a few simple steps can keep your eyes from getting strained, irritated and dry despite using your computer all day long. More Technology News»

		Education
		European Union universities woo Indian students with English The US has for long been the destination of choice for Indian students in search of quality higher education and the UK, Australia and Canada the most viable alternatives. MP govt imposes Rs 13 crore fine on six private medical colleges Madhya Pradesh government has slapped a fine of Rs 13.10 crore on six private medical colleges in the state for allegedly filling the MBBS seats under government quota through the management quota during the academic session 2013-14. Protesting UPSC aspirants get NSUI support The National Students Union of India (NSUI) today staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in support of the UPSC candidates who are opposing CSAT in their exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Employer gets 7 years in jail for raping staff A suicide note and resignation helped nail a 27-year-old youth from Jogeshwari accused of raping his young employee in 2010. 65-year-old woman passenger strip-searched, 2 TCs suspended After a preliminary investigation, the two women TCs have been suspended, according to Western Railway Divisional Railway Manager Shailendra Kumar. Mumbai police gets letter threatening Gaza revenge The Anti-Terrorism Squad and the city crime branch have started a probe after the police control room received an anonymous letter last we8ek threatening to carry out a blast to avenge the killing of innocents in Gaza. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Two jailed for lunch box theft Two persons, arrested for robbing a man of his bag containing a lunch box and a wrist watch last year, have been sentenced to four years imprisonment. 41 years on, DTC staffer has faith in judiciary While readers were left outraged over the plight of Ranvir Singh, who has been forced to fight a case against DTC for 41 years, the former bus conductor himself retains full faith in the judiciary. Cops still owe Karan's mom compensation A year after police firing at bikers on Ashoka Road killed led to the death of teenager Karan Pandey, his mother claimed she hasn't got any compensation from Delhi Police, as recommended by National Human Rights Commission. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Train crashes into JCB near Bangalore, 1 dead A 30-year-old cleaner of a JCB was killed and its driver seriously injured when a speeding train crashed into the vehicle that was crossing the tracks in Vaddarahalli, Doddaballapur Rural police limits, on Sunday. Anganwadi food is unsafe, says study Supplying food through anganwadis, a solution thought out to tackle malnutrition in the state, might just be aggravating the problem, a recent report has revealed. Parents inspect building before school reopens It was a nervous Sunday for parents of hundreds of students of the east Bangalore school where a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a skating instructor on July 2. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Time to put metropolitan planning committee in place The present GHMC will transform into a 2,500 sq km entity with a population of three crore in the next two decades.Global consultants are to be hired for formulating the new master plan (NMP). 80 caught racing at Gandipet Narsingi police on Sunday nabbed 80 youngsters, aged between 14 and 24 years, for racing bikes on the Osmansagar, popular as Gandipet, bund. 5 held at RGIA for bid to smuggle out gutkha Customs officials on Sunday apprehended five passengers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport while they were trying to smuggle out 5,000 packets of 'gutkha' to Doha.Gutkha is banned in India. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Fire department has no power to check buildings, norms not followed In just over two weeks, two major fires ravaged centuries-old buildings in Chennai — the 118-year-old State Bank of India building near Parry's Corner was damaged and on Saturday, the 246-year-old Humayun Mahal near Marina Beach went up in flames. Elderly struggle to escape from blaze in highrise Thick smoke from a fire engulfed a 10-storey TNHB apartment and commercial building in Villivakkam on Sunday afternoon. Danger smoulders in city's buildings They were built around the same period more than 200 years ago, but the differences couldn't be more stark between Chowma-halla Palace in Hyderabad and Chepauk Pal-ace in Chennai. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Regular flights to link Gujarat cities soon The union civil aviation ministry has identified six places — Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Kandla, Keshod, Daman and Diu — in and around the state to promote regional air connectivity as part of the central government’s plan for Tier-II and Tier-III cities of the country. Power bought from pvt sector has doubled The power purchased from the private sector has doubled since 2008-09. The overall purchase of power from private sectors which was 15.22% of the total purchase from all sectors including central government increased to 37.22%. 10 new complaints against conman who targeted elderly Ten more senior citizens have approached crime branch and two different police stations to lodge complaints against conman Paresh Jani who used to dupe people posing as a businessman. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Health department orders probe into 5-year-old kid's death Health department on Friday ordered a probe into the death of a five-year-old kid who allegedly died of diarrhoea in Ahiri village under Saidabad development block. Late night Eid shopping enlivens markets The festival of Eid is approaching and hectic activities are being noticed in Old City areas.People are thronging markets to make purchases. DVD claims three lives; 22 undergoing treatment Cases of diarrhoea-vomiting-dehydration (DVD) are surfacing in rural areas of the district.Teams of doctors have been stationed at all 21 primary and community health centres. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen seeks more Phailin aid from Union government The state government on Saturday requested the Centre to re-consider its demand for central assistance of Rs 6,454 crore towards damages incurred in cyclone Phalin and resultant floods in October last year. Power network gives high tension It is high time the city took urgent steps to make it a safer place, particularly for children, by safety review of its power supply network. Attestation to be done away with Following in the Centre's footsteps, Odisha has decided to do away with attestation of various documents such as mark sheets or birth certificates by gazetted officers for government works such as seeking a job. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman using spirits to seduce me: Professor The state cyber cell headquarters on Saturday initiated a probe into the complaint of ‘paranormal activity’ after repeated pleas from a terror-struck retired professor. CBI silently walks into MPPEB scam probe, demands list of 2009-10 batch students Madhya Pradesh government may have tried every means to scuttle a CBI probe into MPPEB scam, but the agency's Shimla branch has launched its own investigation, seeking details of all MBBS pass-outs from Gwalior Medical College in 2009-2010. Lakefront not violation of NGT order: Bhopal Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Bhopal Municipal Corporation, Visesh Garphale has ruled out violation of National Green Tribunal (NGT) norms in developing lakefront along Upper Lake in Khanugaon. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No appointment letters, but Hooda administers oath to information commissioners Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday hurriedly administrated the oath of office to two information commissioners and three commissioners of the Right to Service Commission when they had not even been given appointment letters by the secretary of the administrative reforms department. Singer of objectionable songs is AAP candidate for Talwandi Sabo bypoll Dumping its practice of choosing doctors, academicians, social workers, musicians and conservationists of international repute as party candidates, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has found its candidate for Talwandi Sabo assembly bypoll in a singer who, instead of any social activism, is known more for his objectionable and double-meaning lyrical renditions and songs. Kiran Bedi for separate de-addiction centres for women Former IPS officer and social activist Kiran Bedi has urged Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal to open separate de-addiction centres for women as they too were increasing getting into the habit of addiction in Punjab. More Chandigarh News»

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