News Digest: Cabinet sets 5-year target for Swachh Bharat

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, September 25, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Cabinet sets 5-year target for Swachh Bharat The Cabinet on Wednesday set the target of five years starting from October 2 to implement complete sanitation programme – Swachh Bharat Mission – in all urban areas across the country. Hate speech: Clean chit to Bhagwat, Togadia, Azam Delhi Police on Wednesday gave a clean chit to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, VHP leader Praveen Togadia and SP leader Azam Khan for allegedly making "hate speeches" saying "no cognizable offence" was made out under its jurisdiction. Soon, get discounts for flying without baggage A majority of Indian airlines have accepted the government's proposal of giving domestic travellers some discount for not flying with check-in baggage. More India News»

		Business
		7 companies to lose coal output of 20m tonnes/year Naveen Jindal-owned Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL), Kumar Mangalam Birla-promoted Hindalco Industries, Manoj Gaur’s Jaiprakash Power and Sanjiv Goenka-led CESC are among the seven firms that will lose access to their producing coal blocks after the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on Wednesday to cancel 214 of the 218 coal blocks, terming their allocation ‘illegal'. Vodafone not worried over RIL's 4G call : Vodafone global chief Vittorio Colao on Wednesday exuded confidence saying he is not worried about imminent competition from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio, which is expected to launch 4G services soon. He also appeared more upbeat on the Indian market following the change of government. Govt to move SC for clubbing all cases of quadricycle The road transport and highways ministry will soon move Supreme Court with the plea for clubbing all cases relating the government’s notification to introduce quadricycle, a new category of commercial vehicle. Three petitions have been filed in three high courts, challenging the notification to allow these vehicles on road from October 1. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rich nations must put money where their mouth is on climate change: Javadekar Sending a strong signal to rich nations that India will not dilute its position while negotiating for a climate deal, India has told the UN Climate Summit that it was the West's fossil fuelled model of industrialization that adversely impacted the environment and therefore developed countries should take responsibility to help their poor counterparts deal with the threat of global warming. Painted storks are guests in Gujarat Painted storks have made the area just behind Bhagwat Vidhyapith in Sola, their breeding ground. Pet chimpanzees suffer behavioural problems Chimpanzees who are separated from their mothers early in life and raised by humans as pets or performers are likely to show behavioural and social deficiencies as adults, say researchers. More Environment News»

		World
		Turkish leader says world not doing enough The president of Turkey on Wednesday accused the international community of doing too little to stem the flow of foreign fighters to Syria and slammed the UN Security Council's inaction on some of the world's most pressing issues. Wife of Isis hostage receives life plea The wife of British aid worker Alan Henning, held hostage by the Islamic State group, said on Tuesday she had received an audio message from him pleading for his life. US hits Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq US fighter jets and bombers expanded their aerial campaign against Islamic State targets Wednesday, striking the militants in both Syria and Iraq even as the extremists pressed their offensive in Kurdish areas within sight of the Turkish border, where fleeing refugees told of civilians beheaded and towns torched. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sanjay Dutt gets jail inmates to donate for Kashmir With relief efforts and help pouring in for people in the flood-affected areas of Kashmir, Sanjay Dutt too, has initiated a drive among his inmates in Yerwada Jail. Bigg Boss: Praneet's anxiety before he gets locked up Not many know that before entering the Bigg Boss house, TV actor Praneet Bhat was under a lot of stress. 'I believe love is an obsession' Harsh Chhaya, who is known to be choosy about his roles and had earlier told us in an interview that he hardly follows TV shows, will now be seen in Balika Vadhu. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Dengue-blocking 'good' mosquitoes released in Brazil Brazilian researchers have freed a batch of mosquitoes infected with a dengue-blocking bacteria they hope can combat the tropical disease naturally. Found: New type of brain cell with novel signal system The newly discovered cells, however, have a different, and until now, unknown process. Obese workers may be paid less than their peers: Study The new study is the first to show how this pattern also emerges among men who were already overweight or obese as teenagers. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live Blog: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 6 Though Devendro Singh and Gagan Narang will start their campaigns in Incheon, all eyes will be on hockey in which India take on arch-rivals Pakistan on the sixth day of competition. Dushyant gets bronze, shooters draw a blank on Day 5 Rower Dushyant Chauhan was the lone bright spot after the shooters drew a blank as India managed just one bronze medal to slip to the 14th position in overall standings. Asiad: Upbeat India ready to face Pakistan in hockey Both teams are on six points having won their respective first two matches of their pool at the Asian Games. More Sports News»

		Technology
		First Impressions: HTC Desire 820, India's first 64-bit Android phone The phone will be available in early November and the pricing has not been disclosed. Sikka effect: Infosys allows employees to use Twitter, Facebook Infosys's new CEO has come up with a novel approach to reviving the financial fortunes of India's trailblazing outsourcing firm: Use Facebook at work, tweet, but get the job done. How iPhone 6's camera compares to Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S, Moto X's We took some shots with the iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, Galaxy S5, and Moto X to see how each phone's camera holds up in real-world testing. More Technology News»

		Education
		Seven deemed universities found unfit by UGC face uncertain future Students of seven deemed universities found unfit by a UGC panel are staring at an uncertain future. Cabinet nod to education MoUs with US to be signed during Modi visit The Union cabinet on Wednesday cleared three joint declarations of intent on education to be signed between India and the US during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US. Smriti Irani to lead 'Swachch Bharat' campaign of HRD ministry The cleanliness drive culminates on October 31, birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and will be celebrated with lot of show. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		R-Power stock cheers SC ruling Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power has emerged as a clear winner with two coal blocks of the company figuring among the four that were not cancelled by the Supreme Court. The other two belonged to state-owned SAIL and NTPC. Jobless youth held for Rs 2 lakh online fraud The complaint was registered by soap manufacturer Hasmukh Gala when he found that the balance in his company’s current account was only Rs 465. Maharashtra assembly polls: Candidates continue to use stamp paper despite waiver On July 1, 2004, the state government had issued a notification remitting the stamp duty chargeable for affidavits or declarations made for obtaining caste, income or domicile certificate. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Press Enclave road clogged artery - 5 caretakers, yet it is a mess At least five agencies are responsible for maintaining the 4-km-long Press Enclave Road and ensuring smooth traffic on it, yet the road is in a state of utter neglect. Luxury tax hit due to vacant hotel rooms The continuing trend of low luxury tax collection as a result of hotel rooms going vacant in the absence of tourists and business travelers to the city is becoming a cause of concern for the excise department. NDMC web campaign against littering As part of its initiative to keep Lutyens’ Delhi clean, the New Delhi Municipal Council has decided to shame people who litter or urinate in public. For this, the civic agency has created a special Facebook page called ‘Hohoshameshame’ where people can upload photographs of people who dirty our city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sanjaynagar gets set for zero-waste tag Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be wielding the broom as he launches Mission Swachh Bharat on October 2. 'Add fruit juice to fizzy drinks, help farmers' PM Narendra Modi wanted captains of the aerated products industry to consider adding 5% fruit juice to their drinks, which would go a long way in helping farmers get a good price for their produce. Modi mantra: Team work the way ahead In a sharp departure from the expected frosty ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the importance of team work between the Centre and states ruled by different parties. This did not exist in earlier regimes, he said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		3 murder accused gunned down in Vijayawada The shooting has stunned police in Andhra Pradesh as it is the first crime to take place in Vijayawada involving fire arms. 'Order CBI probe into Wakf Board functioning' According to sources, thousands of acres of wakf land are not in the possession of Wakf Board allegedly due to rampant corruption, inertia of board employees and political interference. Man held with fake notes worth Rs 5 lakh The accused, Mohammed Ghouse, was earlier arrested by police of seven police stations in connection with FICN cases. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'If there's motive behind killings, it's not madness' Decoding a mind that pushes someone into a remorse less killing spree has been one of the greatest challenges of our society. High value trucks are easy pickings on highways When Viswaveer Singh, a truck driver from Uttar Pradesh, was held by the Eppothumvendran police in Tuticorin in 2012 on charges of possessing a pistol without licence, he surprised police by saying that ferrying copper consignments to and from Sterlite plant in Tuticorin was a dangerous journey and he bought the pistol for self-defence. Lack of skills leaves 52% jobless, spurs crime More than 1 lakh engineering students graduate in Tamil Nadu every year. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Guruprasad Mohapatra now joint secretary in commerce ministry Ahmedabad municipal commissioner Guruprasad Mohapatra has been appointed joint secretary in the Union ministry of commerce. Govt sacks 94 vidya sahayaks The state government on Wednesday terminated 94 vidya sahayaks from their services after they were found ineligible. Allegations against professor: Gujarat University committee completes probe Three girls, who were students of MA (economics) Part-II class in the year 2013-14, have submitted a complaint to the university alleging that, instead of giving lectures in the classroom, Prajapati insisted on taking classes in his office. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two youth found murdered n a sensational incident, two youths were found brutally murdered near Pipri village under Pipri police station, Kaushambi district, on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Salman (20) and Anas (18), both residents of Baretha Moiuddinpur (Dhoomanganj) in Allahabad. Pattharchatti Ramlila committee to use special effects Pattharchatti Ramlila Committee had decided to hold the saga of victory of good over evil by adding technology in Ramlila presentation. It has decided to employ action director for special fight sequences, use special effects to showcase various episodes and stage the epic on a two-segmented or double-storeyed platform. One injured in firing near Tarachand Hostel One person sustained gunshot injuries when supporters of two student groups exchanged heated arguments and opened fire near Tarachand Hostel on Tuesday. The students had gathered there to discuss strategy for Allahabad University Student Union election. The injured person was admitted at a private nursing home, where his condition was stated to be stable. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI probes ex-AG links with AT Group Bhubaneswar/ A day after his arrest in connection with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group scam, former advocate general Ashok Mohanty on Tuesday faced marathon grilling in CBI custody. Chit fund agent hangs self A woman agent of a money circulation company allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Borikha village in Jagatsinghpur district on Monday evening. Kandhamal: BJD names Hemendra wife The BJD on Tuesday declared Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh as its candidate for the October 15 byelection to Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat.The bypoll was necessitated following the death of her husband Hemendra Chandra Singh. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hit-and-run death: Sadho kin nabbed & released on bail A fortnight after an elderly woman was crushed by a speeding car of Congress leader in New Market area, police on Tuesday arrested the leader’s wife, and then released her on bail. Heinous crimes: Special prosecutors to cut backlog To keep a check on accountability of these cases in districts, the directorate has ordered deployment of special public prosecutors to plead cases to cut huge backlog. Lokayukta, ED eye IAS officer couple's properties Possession of ill-gotten properties of former IAS officer couple - Arvind and Tinoo Joshi - are turning into a bone of contention between state's Lokayukta and enforcement directorate (ED). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bogus voter ID case: HC reserves order Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday, reserved its order against police officers for not acting in time against Haryana sports minister Sukhbir Kataria in the bogus voter identity cards case. 25 killed as bus plunges into Himachal Pradesh lake In a major accident, 25 people were killed and 17 injured in Rahiyan area of Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning when a private bus they were travelling in plunged into Gobind Sagar reservoir. Rs 14 lakh Punjabi literary award for Canada-based writer Canada-based writer Avtar Singh Billing's novel Khali Khoohaan di Katha (The Tale of Empty Wells) won the Dhahan Prize for Punjabi literature, carrying the highest award money for Punjabi literature of around Rs 14 lakh. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Mars Orbiter Mission: Timeline

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, September 24, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Mars Orbiter Mission: Timeline Here's the timeline of Mars Orbiter Mission. Upper age limit for govt jobs raised in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday issued orders enhancing the upper age limit by six years for general category candidates in direct recruitment for all government posts. Politicians wait for pitru paksha to get over, earn ire of rationalists Three months after the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, leading political parties in the state joined hands to enact a landmark law against superstition. More India News»

		Business
		Birla, Varkey eye Educomp schools One of the richest Indians in the Gulf, Sunny Varkey, is eyeing K-12 schools of Educomp Solutions as the Dubai-based billionaire looks to expand his education business empire in the country. Aviation industry divided over 5/20 rule to fly abroad The Indian airline industry is firmly divided between new and old players on the issue of relaxing the rule that a carrier must be five-year-old and have at least 20 aircraft in its fleet before being allowed to fly abroad. PSU boards lose 86 independent directors in 4 months In less than nine months of 2014 a record 108 independent directors on PSU boards have either resigned or were not re-appointed, thanks primarily to the recent change in government at the centre. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tibetan plateau basin lost significant height: study The Zhada Basin of the high-rise Tibetan Plateau which helps bring monsoons over India lost 3,000 to 5,000 feet of elevation some 3 to 4 million years ago, a new study has found. Forest dept tries to explain away Maharashtra's missing tigers Six days after TOI reported 40 tigers missing in Maharashtra, based on information received under the RTI Act, the forest department on Saturday tried to explain away the discrepancies. Punjab government to start campaign for clean, green schools In a bid to make government schools clean and green in Punjab, the state education department will start a month-long campaign from Friday. More Environment News»

		World
		2 wounded in central Florida mall shooting Authorities say two people have been wounded in a shooting at a central Florida mall, and police are trying to determine if two men found dead a short time later in a crashed vehicle are connected. This is not just America's fight alone, says Obama The US opened a new front in its wars in the Middle East, launching air strikes against Sunni militants in Syria and complicating the situation in a region already fraught with tensions. US agency estimates Ebola could infect 1.4m by Jan Yet another set of ominous projections about the Ebola epidemic in West Africa was released on Tuesday, in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that gave worst- and best-case estimates for Liberia and Sierra Leone based on computer modelling. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kapil Sharma to make his debut opposite Elli Avram? Kapil will be seen romancing Elli Avram in his first film. Katrina's different avatars in Bang Bang Kaif will be donning different avatars in director Siddharth Anand’s Bang Bang. Pics: 5 lessons of love from Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Forgotten for 20 years, 'King Nose' dinosaur is rediscovered The remains of a 30ft-long dinosaur that had a snout so large it was branded “King Nose” have been discovered after being left in storage for two decades. Fear of losing job may boost asthma risk The fear of losing job may boost the risk of developing asthma for the first time, a new study has warned. New gene tests finding only risks, not answers Jennifer was 39 and perfectly healthy, but her grandmother had died young from breast cancer, so she decided to be tested for mutations in two genes known to increase risk for the disease. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live Blog: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 5 After a good run in the team event, Saina Nehwal will look to improve to her performance and facing easy opponents early will help her to warm up for the tougher battles ahead. Ghosal takes silver; Bindra, wushu players bag bronze Abhinav Bindra brought the curtains down on his competitive career with two bronze medals while Saurav Ghosal had to be content with a historic squash silver as India maintained 13th position at Asian Games. Owning an ISL team is not a decision in haste: Kohli At 25, Virat Kohli co-owns an ISL team and the young batsman says his passion for sport along with future planning influenced his decision to invest in FC Goa. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Infosys vice-presidents get salary hikes of Rs 4-5 crore The executive VPs who are now at the Rs 6-crore level had salaries in the Rs 1.2-Rs 2 crore range previously, meaning that they have got three to five-fold hikes. First impressions: Jolla smartphone and Sailfish OS Finnish startup Jolla has finally launched its smartphone in India. How iPhone 6's camera compares to Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S, Moto X's We took some shots with the iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, Galaxy S5, and Moto X to see how each phone's camera holds up in real-world testing. More Technology News»

		Education
		DU's MA English department protest competes for ear English department in the North Campus of Delhi University witnessed two sets of protests on Tuesday. Ad hoc teachers outnumber regulars in DU It seems it's the ad hoc teachers, not the permanent faculty who are running the show in most of the Delhi University colleges. I gave them 20 of my best years: Disgruntled DU teacher Pankaj Narang is a disheartened man.A physics teacher at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharam College, he has given 20 of his best years to DU where he joined work at age 25. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Help gets life for killing Juhu senior citizen A sessions court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a 25-year-old man, Radhe Mandal, to life imprisonment for murdering a senior citizen, Bharti Shah, at her Juhu flat where he worked as a domestic help in 2011. Court to get three floors in GT hospital building The state advocate general Darius Khambata on Tuesday agreed that the Bombay HC does need more space from which to function and even suggested that the non-heritage annexe building may be demolished to make space for a new building. MDR-TB deaths in Mumbai less than national average, 350 patients cured As many as 1,033 of the 7,483 people diagnosed with drug-resistant tuberculosis in the city have died over the past five years. But with a 14% mortality rate, the city seems to have fared better than the national average of 25%. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi zoo: Better rescue drill could have saved a precious life Zoo keepers could have distracted the animal, but senior officials who have the authority of direct them, came to the scene only after 15 minutes. Japanese study for monorail between Bawana, Gurgaon Ohta led a 20-member delegation, including senior officials from the departments of city planning, policy division, overseas projects division, planning division, roads bureau and railways bureau. Man freed of rape charge as minor girl changes stand A man has been acquitted of the charge of raping a 13-year-old girl by a Delhi court after she resiled from her statement. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Protect rights of sex workers: Activist Leela Sampige has worked for decades for the cause of sex workers Clerk creates 3 fictional teachers, earns Rs 63 lakh for two years An education department clerk managed to hoodwink his bosses so well that he created three government primary school teachers on paper and drew their salaries and allowances for two years. He eventually cheated the government of Rs 63 lakh. After long wait, farmers build own road in 2 days Farmers from the village of Kerea Kavalara Hatti, of Kudligi taluk in Bellary district, constructed a 2-km long road, pooling in Rs 30,000 of their own funds More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Land pooling only way out Weeks after declaring that Vijayawada will be the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, the TDP government said on Tuesday that the state has only 4,000 acres of land in the proposed capital area. Warangal all set to get health varsity Decks are finally being cleared to set up a Telangana health university in Warangal, following a series of meetings involving health department officials and representatives from the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Vijayawada outer ring road works to begin soon The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will start work on the long pending outer ring road (ORR) within a fortnight. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Netizens meet over coffee, share steaming hot ideas As education institutions, civil movements, political campaigns and lay people enjoy the benefits of web literacy, those who make it possible get together at coffee shops to spread it further. Chennai historian sets off on trail of Tanjore Marathas In October 1677, Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji paid a visit incognito to the Kalikambal temple in George Town, supposedly while contemplating an attack on the British forces. He came, he saw, he prayed, though he never did conquer. New trees to soon line Marina promenade The promenade in front of the famous Marina sands is set to get an all-new green cover. Stretching for 6km from Anna Square to the lighthouse, it will be lined with trees of a variety that grows best in coastal areas. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Parshottam Solanki in rebellious mood Solanki said, "The community is not happy with the BJP as it hasn't got any representation in the government or party.They were requesting me to do something so I met them today.I heard them. 14 lakh accounts opened under Jan Dhan Yojana in Gujarat As many as 14 lakh bank accounts have been opened by various banks in Gujarat under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) since August. CPSE jobs in state fell 14% in 5 years, says study Gujarat has recorded a decline of over 14% in employment generated by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) during the five years from 2008-09 to 2012-13, apex industry body Assocham said on Tuesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two youth found murdered n a sensational incident, two youths were found brutally murdered near Pipri village under Pipri police station, Kaushambi district, on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Salman (20) and Anas (18), both residents of Baretha Moiuddinpur (Dhoomanganj) in Allahabad. Pattharchatti Ramlila committee to use special effects Pattharchatti Ramlila Committee had decided to hold the saga of victory of good over evil by adding technology in Ramlila presentation. It has decided to employ action director for special fight sequences, use special effects to showcase various episodes and stage the epic on a two-segmented or double-storeyed platform. One injured in firing near Tarachand Hostel One person sustained gunshot injuries when supporters of two student groups exchanged heated arguments and opened fire near Tarachand Hostel on Tuesday. The students had gathered there to discuss strategy for Allahabad University Student Union election. The injured person was admitted at a private nursing home, where his condition was stated to be stable. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Group clash: Ban orders clamped in Joda mining belt For the second time this year, the Keonjhar district administration on Sunday imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Jajang mines of Rungta Company under Joda mining sector to maintain peace. Mayurbhanj, Balasore on high alert The district administrations of Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts are on alert as a 'medium' flash flood is expected in the Subarnarekha river due to release of water from Chandil Dam in Jharkhand. One more silver tableau this puja in Cuttack Keeping with tradition, the Millennium City will see a new entrant to the elite Chandi Medha (silver tableau) club this Durga Puja. The Naya Sarak puja committee has erected a backdrop with two quintal silver at a whopping Rs 1 crore. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Salesmen of fair price shops should change attitude:  Food and Civil Supplies minister  Food and Civil Supplies minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has said salesmen of fair price shops should change attitude. PMUs of 10 departments to be set up in 6 districts A cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan here approved setting up of fulltime project formulation and monitoring unit (PMU) of 10 departments in 6 districts. Madhya Pradesh receives Platinum Skoch Award for de-centralised planning Madhya Pradesh has received national level Platinum Skoch Award for its initiative towards de-centralised planning. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Former youth Cong leader goes missing Vibhor Batra, former senior vice-president of Youth Congress, Panchkula, has gone missing. CBSE private schools not to follow Mars telecast diktat In the city, no school has arranged for an early morning live telecast, but most of them will telecast it later in the day, or after the exams. Youth fest kicks off in style Zonal youth and heritage festival of Panjab University commenced at Government College for Girls on Wednesday with great fervor. More Chandigarh News»

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