News Digest: Modi issues revised code of conduct for bureaucrats

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, August 08, 2014
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		India
		Modi issues revised code of conduct for bureaucrats Narendra Modi has issued a revised code of conduct for bureaucrats that require them to be politically neutral, honest, and impartial and maintain high ethical standards. Sushma Swaraj mum on Indians in Iraqi jails: Ambika Soni Senior Congress leader Ambika Soni yesterday accused external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj of "deliberately keeping out" facts regarding six Indians from Punjab languishing in Iraq jails. Bihar BJP launches campaign for bypolls The state BJP on Thursday formally launched its campaign for nine of the 10 assembly seats it is contesting against the ‘mahagathbandhan’ consisting RJD, JD (U) and Congress. More India News»

		Business
		Dhirubhai's grandsons step into fathers' shoes Rewind to the eighties when the family was still very much together.Mukesh gave up his management studies at Stanford midway to join Reliance Industries in 1981 when his father called him back. Taj rakes in Rs 22 crore, is richest monument According to estimates from the Centre, the mausoleum and its integrated complex of structures raked in Rs 21.84 crore, mostly in entrance fees. PM calls bankers to push infrastructure projects A key concern in the government is the absence of interest from private developers as several large groups with interest in infrastructure are saddled with high levels of debt and have opted out of projects. More Business News»

		Environment
		Efforts on to increase India's forest cover: Govt "Green cover is increasing and government's intention is to take it to 33 per cent (of the total land area)," environment and forests minister Prakash Javadekar said. India's first jellyfish lake discovered Marine biologists have discovered a jellyfish lake in Gujarat, probably the first such in India. Brutus the giant crocodile attacks shark in Australia Tourists in northern Australia have been left stunned by two fierce animals going head-to-head–a massive saltwater crocodile wrestling with a bull shark in its jaws. More Environment News»

		World
		Ebola sparks states of emergency across west Africa Overwhelmed west African nations called states of emergency on Thursday with the death toll from the Ebola epidemic nearing 1,000, as the World Health Organisation considers global travel restrictions to halt its spread. Hamas says Gaza war not over until demands met Hamas held on Thursday its first public rally since a cease-fire with Israel, with an official vowing the militant group would never give up its arms and will continue to fight until the Gaza Strip blockade is lifted. Pope to fly over China, rare chance for greetings Relations between Beijing and Rome have been tense since 1951, when China severed ties with the Holy See after the officially atheistic Communist Party took power and set up its own church outside the pope's authority. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Trailer: Randeep Hooda's erotic film Rang Rasiya The film which depicts the love story of Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma and his muse Sugandha Bai played by Nandana Sen will finally see the light of day after being in the waiting for last six years. LIVE chat with Shakti Mohan on Friday, 12pm Shakti Mohan is a name which needs no introduction. Known for her brilliant dance moves and sizzling item numbers, Shakti has created a niche for herself in the industry Hrithik -Sussanne check out flats in same building Though they are separated, both Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan seem to have similar interests in certain areas. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Curiosity rover marks 2 years on Mars Nasa’s rover Curiosity, the most advanced roving laboratory on Mars, has celebrated its second anniversary on the Red planet. Coming soon: 'Happiness blanket' to help flyers get over jetlag British Airways has begun testing a hi-tech blanket which changes colour using brainwaves, to ensure it offers customers the best flight's sleep in the sky. The science of alcohol: How does it affect your liver and heart? The social drinkers, binge drinkers, occasional drinkers, and abstainers, after-all, all share an opinion on this 21 Century drug. Yet I am going to actively side-step these psycho-social issues and take you on a journey of a different kind. More Science News»

		Sports
		Davis Cup: Paes not to play vs Serbia After making himself available for the Asian Games, veteran star Leander Paes is set to miss the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Serbia due to personal reasons. Kapil to head Arjuna Award selection committee Kapil will head the Arjuna Awards selection committee while former hockey skipper Ajitpal will be in charge of selecting the Dronacharya awardees. Suspect in Schumi records probe found dead Swiss police revealed that the man who was arrested on suspicion of leaking Michael Schumacher's medical files has been found hanged in his cell. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung's next big challenge: Reinventing itself As its smartphone sales stutter and a generational leadership succession looms, Samsung is under pressure to reinvent itself. 17 highest-paid tech CEOs The New York Times recently put together a list of the 200 highest-paid CEOs in America. Here are 17 highest-paid tech CEOs from the list. First impressions: Xolo 8X-1000 and HIVE UI We got an opportunity to experience the phone and here are our first impressions. More Technology News»

		Education
		Medical colleges that paraded fake faculty let off hook Exactly three weeks after dismissing charges against a capitation fee-seeking medical college, the Madras high court has let off three more medical colleges accused of parading fake faculty saying CBI, or any other external agency for that matter, has no jurisdiction to probe the affairs of a medical college. IISc Bangalore in talks with UGC over 4-year course The Universities Grants Commission (UGC) may have asked the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to discontinue its four-year B.Sc course. Globally, colleges moving towards simulation Globally, the jury is still out on the dissection debate.But a large number of foreign universities have already switched over to e-dissection. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay high court stays Adarsh scam trial against Ashok Chavan In a relief to former chief minister Ashok Chavan, the Bombay high court on Thursday stayed the trial court proceedings against him in the Adarsh housing case. Absconding Khar cops: Senior inspector shunted out Angered by the entire episode of two policemen blackmailing an estate agent and demanding money from him by framing him in a false gangrape case, Mumbai police commissioner Rakesh Maria on Thursday shunted out the senior inspector of the Khar police station where the accused cops were attached. Soon, get welcome drink, branded food on trains Passengers on long-distance trains, like Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duranto, can start off their journey with a welcome drink. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Once crime's nursery, Madangir now its HQ For the cops of south Delhi, Madangir is a hotspot for criminals. For many pickpockets, bag-lifters, bank robbers and extortionists—the resettlement colony in southeast Delhi is both home and workstation. Nirbhaya kin back new juvenile Bill “Had the law been in place then, my daughter’s killer would not have got away with just three years of punishment,” Nirbhaya’s father said on Thursday, welcoming the new juvenile justice Bill. Cops say gang war led to street attack Two of the five teenagers, who chased a 20-year-old youth in southeast Delhi’s Madangir and stabbed him to death, were arrested on Thursday after documents proved they were not juveniles. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man kills daughter's kidnapper At 10.30am on Thursday, Riyaz Khan shocked everyone in the KR Puram police station when he walked in wearing a blood-soaked shirt and wielding a machete. Govt scraps 2011 KPSC exam, to repeat selection process The scam-ridden 2011 gazetted probationers examination for 362 Karnataka Administrative Services posts has been scrapped. Selection for these posts will be held afresh. 2-year-old boy mauled by stray dogs A two-year-old child was mauled by a pack of stray dogs near an abattoir run by the Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) on Thursday morning. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Naidu puts Chandrasekhar Rao on the spot Throwing a challenge to K Chandrasekhar Rao government, his AP counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday offered to reimburse the entire fee of his students in Telangana provided the nativity of students was established without any delay. Masaipet tragedy: Police point at driver's negligence Ongoing police investigation into the Masaipet accident which claimed the lives of 18 schoolchildren points to the negligence of the driver. Golconda: Collector seeks maps from army To clear the confusion over the ownership of 51-acre land near Golconda Fort, Hyderabad collector Mukesh Kumar Meena on Thursday held a meeting with president cantonment board (PCB) Brig Sunil S Bodhe, designated defence estate officer and Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) chief executive officer, Sujatha Gupta and central commandant, Artillery Centre, Golconda, Brig A K Sasman to ascertain the facts about the land. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		HC picks holes in medical college probe Madras high court has held that since Medical Council Act is a ‘self-contained’ law having provisions to deal with misconduct by doctors and medical institutions, it is improper for the CBI to slap cheating and conspiracy charges against the violators. 'Book' with police station and keep your home safe during vacation As part of their efforts to improve safety for residents, the city police have introduced a patta book that will include inputs from residents. Chennai students draw a blank on personal finance knowledge Here’s a poser. What is the profit made on a share which is sold at Rs 1,000 and bought at Rs 800? It may be mental arithmetic for many, but 71% of college students in the city got it wrong. It doesn’t end here. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		BSc seats allotment on Friday Over 13,000 seats are still vacant in science colleges across the state.Allotment of these seats will now be declared on Friday. Return our tax money, says NGO in PIL over waterlogging The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on Thursday filed a PIL in the Gujarat high court seeking direction to civic body to return taxes collected for the current year to the citizens. Most parts of eastern Ahmedabad still heavily waterlogged It has not rained much during the last few days, yet most parts of eastern city are still heavily waterlogged with AMC's and private pumps huffing and puffing to pull out the water. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Thana cops don't maintain register of elderly couple' The brutal killings of two elderly couples in Mutthiganj and Handia within a short span of 24 hours has not only rocked the people, but also raised a question over the security and safe of elderly people living alone in the city. Two double murders in 24 hours rock Allahabad Close on the heels of the killing of an elderly couple in Mutthiganj on Tuesday, yet another elderly couple was found murdered at their home in Dhokri village in Handia police circle here after midnight on Tuesday. 3 auto-lifters held, 10 bikes recovered District police, on Wednesday, claimed to have busted an inter-state gang of auto-lifters and arrested three of its key operators near Itwa turn when they were plotting to dispose stolen bikes. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Airport, industrial zones for Berhampur The Berhampur Development Authority (BDA) has proposed five major industrial zones, a new airport and ring roads in the draft comprehensive development plan (CDP) for greater Berhampur. Five arrested for murder Sundargarh police here on Wednesday arrested five youths for allegedly killing a youth and burying his body in a paddy field following a goat theft case. State seeks Rs 76 lakh for shifting feline to Similipal Tiger Reserve The wildlife wing of the forest department has sent a proposal worth Rs 76-lakh to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for relocating and monitoring the Royal Bengal Tiger, which had strayed into Nandankanan in April last year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh Congress hoarding wants Priyanka to actively lead party A day after Union finance minister Arun Jaitley alleged the Congress was facing a "palace coup", the party in Madhya Pradesh added fuel to the fire by putting-up a hoarding of Priyanka Gandhi in a busy thoroughfare. 2 youths held with call records of several mobile numbers Two youths have been caught with call detail records (CDRs) of several mobile numbers from a hotel in MP Nagar here on Monday. They were identified as Prashant Pandey of Indore and Sonu of Bhopal. Bhopal wet for second day, drizzle keeps weather pleasant Bhopalis woke up to showers for the second consecutive day as cloud cover hovered over most parts of the city on Wednesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Police book teachers accused of molestation Two male teachers of GMSSS 38W were booked for molestation on Thursday after four girl students said they were not satisfied by the action taken against the accused teachers by the education department the previous day. Teej festival on Saturday Putting an end to all controversies, municipal commissioner Vivek Partap Singh has cut down the budget of Teej festival from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 5.25 lakh.The festival will now be held on Saturday. Rain, clouds bring cheer A rainy night followed by a cloudy day, brought down the maximum temperature in the city by 4 degrees.The minimum temperature also drop of a few notches. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Pak Rangers capture BSF jawan swept away in Chenab river

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, August 07, 2014
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		India
		Pak Rangers capture BSF jawan swept away in Chenab river Officials said the trooper, identified as Satyasheel Yadav of the water wing of the BSF, was out on a patrol with three other personnel when the boat they were travelling in developed a snag. Herald case: HC relief for Gandhis Congress President Sonia Gandhi and son Rahul got a big reprieve from the Delhi High Court Wednesday after it stayed a trial court’s summons against them till August 13. Clashes to polarize voters before bypolls? Uttar Pradesh has witnessed at least 24 riots since May 16, the day the Lok Sabha election results were announced. More India News»

		Business
		Cognizant marches into $10 billion revenue club Cognizant, which employs more than three-fourths of its employees in India, said its growth could slow down than previous forecast due to weakness at some clients and delays in order booking. RBI, Sebi to dry up funds for defaulters Rajan's efforts are aimed at preventing large borrowers from gaming the system by playing one lender against the other and by resorting to litigation to frustrate bank attempts at recovery of bad loans. Tata confirms interest in e-tailing business Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, confirmed on Wednesday that he is looking at investing in a number of areas, and that e-commerce looks one of the most attractive. More Business News»

		Environment
		Brutus the giant crocodile attacks shark in Australia Tourists in northern Australia have been left stunned by two fierce animals going head-to-head–a massive saltwater crocodile wrestling with a bull shark in its jaws. Human influence causing climate warming: IPCC report Observing that humans are the dominant cause of global warming, a UN climate panel has warned that climate change will impact human health, south Asian settlements and infrastructure through flooding, and will aggravate food and water shortages in the region. Environment ministry wants liberal felling, transit pass norms for private land MoEF has also asked the states to authorize gram sabha concerned to regulate felling and transit of trees or timber grown under agro-farm forestry or private lands in the village. More Environment News»

		World
		Israel, Hamas at odds over truce Israel and Hamas appeared at odds on Thursday over prolonging a 72-hour Gaza ceasefire, with the Jewish state indicating it would back an unconditional extension but Hamas denying any agreement. Obama: New, more prosperous Africa is emerging Touting roughly $37 billion in investments spurred by the summit, Obama said the US and African nations would work to make the summit a recurring event. MH17 search suspended over security concerns: Dutch PM International experts have suspended their search for body parts at the MH17 crash site on Wednesday because of deteriorating security in eastern Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Is Ranbir Kapoor ready to face Suzanne? Ranbir all set to meet Katrina's family? 'Won't do a role like I did in Ram-Leela again' Says actor Richa Chadda, who also feels that one should not judge the audiences based on their choice of cinema, and how it’s now possible for both masala entertainers and arty films to coexist. 5 things to look out for in Ranbir-Katrina wedding More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New dog-sized dinosaur species discovered in Venezuela Scientists have identified a new dog-sized dinosaur species from South America that roamed the Earth in small groups and lived on a diet of ferns and insects. Scientists confirm that music empowers people to do great things Scientists have confirmed that music seemingly empowers people to do great things. Europe's Rosetta makes a historical first by arriving at a comet after a 10-year chase In what is a historical first for space history, Europe's Rosetta probe arrived at a comet after a 10-year chase becoming the first ever spacecraft to begin mapping its surface in detail. More Science News»

		Sports
		Better facilities could have earned gold: Sushila Devi "We have enough talent and enough capabilities in our country as far as Judo is concerned. But lack of facilities has always kept us behind others," Sushila said. Had I been banned, this medal wouldn't have come: Jwala Jwala Gutta maintains she is both "happy" and "proud" because she proved a point to all her detractors, who recommended imposing a life ban on her. Ecclestone hails capitalism after bribery trial deal F1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone rejected criticism of his $100-million payment to end his trial in Germany on bribery charges and praised the capitalist system. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Ratan Tata may invest in e-tailer Snapdeal Ratan Tata is said to be considering a personal investment in Snapdeal, an ecommerce firm, at a time when online retail is generating investor euphoria on the back of exponential growth. HTC One (E8) review: The affordable 'One' Does HTC One (E8) manage to deliver the same premium experience as its sibling? Apple to hold iPhone event on September 9: Re/code Apple Inc has scheduled a "big" media event related to the iPhone for September 9, technology news website Re/code said, without citing sources. More Technology News»

		Education
		No takers for 1.24 lakh engineering seats in UPTU colleges Close to 1.24 lakh engineering seats in the state under the UP state entrance examination (UPSEE) counseling found no takers. Lack of funds affects research in India, Smriti Irani says HRD minister Smriti Irani explained that one of the reasons for less number of research scholars in India is much lower investment on R&D. Drive reforms in education system There have been unprecedented changes in all walks of life during the past two decades or so. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		T2 AC buses to be suspended for 2 months The BEST has decided to suspend the much-hyped AC bus services between international airport terminal (T2) and Borivli/Thane/Navi Mumbai for two months owing to the current poor response. HC shocked by party at children's home Bombay high court on Wednesday said it is a “shocking state of affairs” that a new year's eve entertainment programme with “scantily clad” bar dancers and liquor was organized at a children’s home in Mankhurd and 26 girls with learning disabilities were made to attend it. Online goof fails engineering students in Mumbai again? Despite taking measures to ensure a smooth online assessment process, a few engineering students were marked zero in one or two subjects resulting in them failing the eighth semester exams More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		3-hour gridlock after bike, car catch fire Rush hour traffic on Outer Ring Road was thrown out of gear on Wednesday morning after a car and a motorbike caught fire near Savitri flyover. Fresh polls in Delhi: Why BJP is not so keen The hour of reckoning for BJP in Delhi is approaching, slowly but surely. Prompted by Supreme Court, it may have to give up its ambiguous stand on the fate of Delhi assembly and decide either way – a shot at government formation or fresh elections. No freedom in AAP: Volunteer body A group of volunteers calling themselves the Aam Aadmi Party Volunteers Action Manch (AVAM) has raised questions regarding the absence of democracy in AAP, even as the party is working hard to restructure and regroup. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Principal slaps boy 20 times, booked A doctor has alleged that his 15-year-old son was slapped by the principal of his school over 20 times. P-G answer scripts were tampered with A scam has been uncovered in the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) pertaining to the post-graduate examinations conducted in May. Animal dissection banned in colleges Learning zoology will never be the same again. There will be no frog, mouse or guinea pig to dissect in the laboratories. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		GHMC pulls down illegal shops, clears bottleneck outside busy OGH Officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Wednesday pulled down 30-odd unauthorized shops which had encroached a road opposite the Osmania General Hospital along the Begum Bazaar stretch. Muslims urged to take part in survey The AP State Minorities Commission (APSMC) on Wednesday sent letters to district collectors in Telangana urging them to spread awareness about the Integrated Household Survey to be taken up on August 19. Telangana, AP governments urged to help Telugus stranded in Iraq Twenty people from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are unable to return home from Iraq even as the conflict deepens in the country. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Out of sight leaves slum dwellers out of mind By the beginning of 1970, the population of Chennai, or Madras as it was then known, reached 25 lakh, of which more than 10 lakh people lived in what the city authorities called ‘slums’. Oduvars: When singing God's praise is not alluring enough For hundreds of years, they gave a melodic turn to the puja in Shiva temples. But today, the number of oduvars trained to sing songs composed by ancient Tamil poets in the name of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvathi has declined precipitously. Tamil Nadu tourism still treads the temple trail Tamil Nadu may have topped in attracting domestic tourists and ranked second in drawing foreign tourists but the state government is yet to tap this potential to translate the visits into revenue. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Minority report: Cops to predict and preempt crimes City police chief Shivanand Jha says that now when the police know at what time and in which area a particular crime is on the rise, it allows them to put in concentrated effort to prevent it. Rakhi mela inspires melas statewide The state government is also planning to sell eatable goods made by women working in Sakhi Mandals during these melas and at markets in big cities and towns of the state. Two chain-snatchers held The city crime branch arrested two chain-snatchers from Jamalpur crossroads on Wednesday.They were Harish Patel, a resident of Saraspur, and Zakirhussain of Vatva . More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Flood threat looms as Ganga rises by 20mts in 24 hrs Swollen tributaries of Ganga and Yamuna have raised flood fear in the city. People have already started shifting to safer places. UP Board's initiative: Online registration for 10th, 12th faces hurdles UP Board's initiative to invite online applications for the first time to register students for class 10th and 12th examination is facing hurdles at the preliminary stage of filling the form. Waterlogging after incessant rainfall affects city Water also entered several houses located in low lying areas like Allahpur, Baghambari Gaddi, Salori, Tilaknagar, Tagore Town, George Town, Sarvodaya Nagar, Ramananda Nagar and Alopibagh among others. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Poor response spurs review of Pink Auto The commissionerate of police have started an 'impact assessment' study of the newly launched 'Pink Autos' for women to improve its services.Altogether 210 such autos are plying in the city. Incessant rain creates havoc in Sambalpur Incessant rain for the second consecutive day created havoc in Sambalpur town on Tuesday. State moots science & tech policy "My government is committed to a robust science and technology policy that will encourage the scientific community and make efficient use of available resources," he said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MPPCB confiscate TDSF bank guarantee, NGOs claim facility unsafe for toxic was incirenation Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) has confiscated Rs 3 lakh bank guarantee furnished by Ramky Enviro Engineers who run TDSF facility in Pithampur for failing to install multi effect evaporator (which prevent local soil and ground water contamination). Lokayukta raids mandi secretary Madhya Lokayukta police on Tuesday raided residential premises of a mandi secretary in Shivpuri district and unearthed assets worth crores that are allegedly disproportionate to his known source of income. Bhopal trapped in the stench of dirty toilets It may come as a shocker for many.For a population of 1,795,648 there are only 198 public toilets in Bhopal.Of them, 148 are Sulabh toilets while 50 have been constructed by Bhopal municipal corporation. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cong seeks paramilitary forces for Patiala bypoll Congress candidate from Patiala (Urban) Preneet Kaur on Wednesday demanded deployment of central paramilitary forces in Patiala for the entire electioneering period, alleging that her workers and supporters were continuously being hounded and harassed by the local police. Protesting ETOs seek case against traders The call for strike was given by excise and taxation officers, excise and taxation inspectors' association. Akal Takht and SGPC condemn takeover Gurbachan Singh told mediapersons SGPC staff was inside the gurdwara and HSGMC activists pelted stones at them and denied allegations that stones were pelted at HSGMC men from rooftops. More Chandigarh News»

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