News Digest: Two hurt in cross-border firing near Jammu

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, October 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Two hurt in cross-border firing near Jammu Two civilians were wounded as Pakistan Rangers fired on forward Indian positions at Arnia along the international border near Jammu on Saturday. Rajasthan girl's battle against child marriage makes it to CBSE course Infamous for its tradition of child marriages, Rajasthan has also had its share of brave hearts who have defied marital bonds tied when they were toddlers. Air India's boarding passes on 'first-come, first-served' basis Several Air India flyers have complained of being denied their booked seat with the airline saying boarding passes were being provided on a ‘first-come, first-serve’ basis. More India News»

		Business
		Put gold to work for economy: World Gold Council Gold should be put to work for the Indian economy, creating jobs, developing skills, generating exports and revenues, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Saturday unveiling its Vision 2020 for the industry. Cipla to set up manufacturing unit in Iran Drug major Cipla has signed an agreement with its Iranian distributor for setting up a manufacturing unit in that country. US hiring accelerates, jobless rate hits six-year low US employers ramped up hiring in September and the jobless rate fell to a six-year low, bolstering bets the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in mid-2015. More Business News»

		Environment
		Tiger all but extinct in Telangana The national animal, tiger, has all but disappeared from the newest state in the country. Thousands march in South Africa for rhino, elephant protection Thousands in South Africa and around the world marched on Saturday to demand that governments do more to stop illegal trade in slaughtered rhinoceroses and elephants. Tiny creatures balance ecosystem Tiny creatures like earthworms and beetles play a vital role in maintaining grasslands and balancing the ecosystem, a study says. More Environment News»

		World
		Syrian town still under siege by IS despite air strikes Islamic State forces shelled the Syrian border town of Kobani on Saturday and its Kurdish defenders said they were expecting a new assault to try to capture it. Mass grave found near Mexico town hit by violence A clandestine grave holding an undetermined number of bodies was found outside a town where violence last weekend resulted in six deaths and the disappearance of 43 students, Mexican officials said Saturday. NKorea says nothing wrong with Kim's health: SKorea There is nothing wrong with the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a senior North Korean official said during an extremely rare visit to the South, after rumours of a debilitating illness or even a coup in Pyongyang. More World News»

		Entertainment
		5 reasons that prove Comedy Nights with Kapil's popularity Here are a few reasons why Comedy Nights with Kapil is popular. Feature: Actors who will look bald and beautiful Apurva Agnihotri: Had a crush on Sonali Bendre More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Sense of smell may predict death: Study A study by US scientists has suggested that losing the ability to smell could be linked to a greater risk of death. The Bro hug: Embracing a change It's getting huggy out there. It requires ever less and less ac quaintance with someone, it seems, to be the recipient of a well-meaning embrace. Among young people and certain gregarious and gestural adults, a hug is the default greeting. World's first healthy baby born to womb transplant woman A 36-year-old Swede has become the world's first woman to give birth after receiving a womb transplant, medical journal The Lancet said on Saturday, describing the event as a breakthrough for infertile women. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sarita Devi given 'strong warning' after medal protest Indian boxer L Sarita Devi has escaped with a warning after apologizing for her petulant display at the Asian Games when she refused to accept her bronze medal. Asiad end with enthralling cultural extravaganza The 17th Asian Games drew to a close with an enthralling cultural extravaganza after 15 days of high-voltage action at the end of which India managed to stay inside top 10. Henderson sees Liverpool past West Brom in EPL Jordan Henderson's second-half goal ensured Liverpool ended their 3-match winless run in EPL as they beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple to hold iPad launch event on October 16: Report Apple plans to hold a "special event" on October 16, where it is expected to launch its new iPads, technology website Re/Code said, citing sources. 15 top tech stories of the week Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... 10 absurdly expensive gadgets money can buy Ever since smartphones and other gadgets have become a quintessential part of our lives, luxury designers have been launching jazzed up versions of popular devices that suit the rich and famous. Check out our list of 10 most expensive gadgets More Technology News»

		Education
		Justice Verma committee recommendations must be included in legal studies: Advocate Jaising There is a need for concerted efforts to address the issue of sexual harassment at workplace and justice Verma committee recommendations made in this regard should be included in the legal curriculum, senior advocate Indira Jaising has said. Art festival by college students from across India in New Delhi Over 200 students, all budding artists, are set to showcase their artworks at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts here. 1,000 US academics to teach in Indian universities India is now looking at American academics for teaching in different Indian universities. The idea is to invite and host up to 1,000 American academics every year to teach. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Opposition leader in council throws in hat for Borivli seat, confident of easy victory Brushing aside their daily woes, Borivlikars are all chuffed up for a "paisa vasool" fight between BJP honcho Vinod Tawde and MNS vice-president Nayan Kadam. Traffic, civic amenities key issues in Ghatkopar Ghatkopar (W) has the best and worst of both worlds. While 60% of the constituency is covered by slums, the area also boasts of swanky malls, luxurious apartment complexes and a Metro station. Shinde's old aide is Praniti's key opponent in Solapur The odds are piling up against Praniti Shinde, daughter of former Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde and sitting MLA from Solapur City Central constituency, with a close family aide as her key opponent this election. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Students keep up the tempo Dispelling apprehensions that prime minister Narendra Modi's Clean India Campaign would end up being a one-day affair among people, over 200 students set out with brooms and spades on Saturday to clean the city. Traffic eases as autos ply on separate lane It was all confusion for autorickshaw drivers but relief for other motorists on Friday when traffic police set up a dedicated lane for three-wheelers and other slow-moving vehicles in the heart of the city. It has been done on an experimental basis. Goat business booms in Old Delhi as Eid draws near Just behind Jama Masjid, visitors clustered around Munna Bhai holding a pair of goats, whom he named Shahrukh and Salman Khan, were busy negotiating prices. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man's headless body found in plastic bag A man's headless body was found in a plastic bag at Kalasipalyam bus stand early on Friday morning. His arms were severed from the body, and were found stuffed in a smaller bag. TN jail officials visit Parappana Agrahara Jayalalithaa sent a message to her supporters and party workers, asking them to refrain from protests. Foster son's mega marriage proved to be Jaya's undoing It was a wedding that would have earned the envy of every parent in the country, but it also opened Pandora’s Box for former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, who is in jail after being convicted in a disproportionate assets case. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		10-year-old abducted, murdered for ransom in Hyderabad The body of a class IV student, who went missing a fortnight ago at Chandrayangutta, was found at Badangpet near Balapur, on Saturday. Land pooling: AP advised to involve private firms The Andhra Pradesh government, which is exploring various systems of land pooling for building its new capital city, has been advised to assign the task of holding negotiations with farmers to private agencies. Weekend sees huge rush at Tirumala The concluding day of the Brahmotsavams coinciding with the weekend resulted in a big rush at Tirumala on Saturday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Money credited into accounts helped nail Jaya In the final tally, AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa could not provide any convincing source for Rs 2.56 crore credited into her two bank accounts while she was Tamil Nadu chief minister. Sudhakaran marriage cost Jaya dear  A tenth of the 1,136-page verdict that special judge John Michael Cunha delivered on September 27 convicting former chief minister J Jayalalithaa and her three associates in the disproportionate assets case has been devoted to the wedding of her disowned foster son V N Sudhakaran. TN officials retract, but fail to save Jaya from jail term In the end, even somersaults performed by state officials with aplomb in the court were not enough for the unseated chief minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa, to disprove allegations of amassment of wealth against her before the special court in Bangalore. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Passengers using public transport can claim full accident compensation: HC In this case, Arvind Mehta got injured while traveling in a bus owned by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) in Sabarkantha district in 1996. Villages that have systems to fight filth Thamna village in Anand is an example of how strong political will can work wonders to keep neighborhoods clean.A few years ago the village had turned into a garbage dump. Foreign team to visit old city for happiness lessons As you ride through choc-a-block traffic of the Walled City, all thoughts are drowned out by the constant roar of vehicles.But once you enter Desai ni Pol in Khadia, residents will greet you with a charming smile. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Woman jumps into Saryu with children A woman jumped into Surya with her son and daughter after quarrelling with her husband on Saturday morning. The bodies are yet to be fished out. Durga idols immersed in makeshift pond The four-day Durga Puja celebrations came to an end with the immersion of idols in the makeshift pond constructed by the district administration on the banks of Sangam, on Saturday. Some Barwaris immersed the idols on Friday. Youth drowns during immersion A 22-year-old youth died during an illegal immersion of Durga idol in Ganga at Jera village under Manda police station. The unconscious youth was rushed to a nearby hospital in Sirsa where doctors pronounced him brought dead. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		11 killed in Odisha road accident The vehicle with over 50 people on board was on its way from Dabugaon to Chandahandi, police officer GN Manipatro said. Byelection: 8,500 govt staffers miss vacation Over 8,500 government employees in four districts deputed for the October 15 bypoll in Kandhamal parliamentary constituency have missed the puja vacation this time. No signboard nearfoot overbridge site The ongoing construction of a foot overbridge (FOB) at Jayadev Vihar here has thrown traffic out of gear during the ongoing Durga Puja rush.The FOB work in front of a shopping complex started only recently. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Infant survives for an hour after being pronounced dead in Madhya Pradesh A new-born baby was found to be alive nearly two hours after he was pronounced dead at a government hospital in Shehdol district. He started kicking minutes before his burial and survived for another one hour. Father force-feeds poison to four kids in Madhya Pradesh, two dead Frustrated with their crying for dead mother, a man force-fed rat kill poison to his four minor children before he consumed it to commit suicide at Vidisha district in Madhya Pradesh. Now a 'Ravana' scam hits Madhya Pradesh, police burn effigies amidst protest Madhya Pradesh police had to play the role of ‘Ram’ during Ravana Vadh in naxal-infested Balaghat district to avoid a law and order situation after residents created ruckus accusing the organizers of fooling them by erecting effigies of Ravan, his brother Kumbhkaran and son Megnath that had no crackers stuffed in it. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Manpreet seeks govt intervention to rescue Punjabi youth in Kuwait People's Party of Punjab (PPP) chief Manpreet Singh Badal has sought intervention of the Centre to rescue nine youth including seven Punjabis jailed in Kuwait. Age-old promise is still a vote puller The populist old age pension promise is occupying the central stage in the election manifesto of every political party in the upcoming state assembly polls.The reason is clear. Swaraj promises special package for Kalka, HMT revival Though she maintained distance from media, but speaking on the occasion, she categorically ruled out alliance with any political party in Haryana. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Militant killed in J&K encounter

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, October 04, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Militant killed in J&K encounter A Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in an encounter with security forces at Batpora Charsu in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday, a police spokesman said. Defused grenade found on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's standby Air India aircraft The aircraft is now grounded in Jeddah and held back from operating, as per schedule, to Calicut. Canada denies Mumbai girl's plea for visa thrice A 23-year-old student of psychology, Mumbai based Pallavi Singh, has been thrice rejected visa by the Canadian mission for an internship. More India News»

		Business
		India's foreign exchange reserves falls by $1.41 billion India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.41 billion to $314.18 billion for the week ended on Sep 26, Reserve Bank of India data showed. Festive mood boosts trade by 25% in Gujarat Business in both organized and unorganized sectors during Navratri in Gujarat is likely to cross Rs 12,500-crore mark this year on the back of high consumer confidence. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner's woes continue Air India's spate of trouble with its Dreamliner fleet continued today as the airline was forced to cancel its Melbourne-Delhi flight and delay the departure of its Singapore-Chennai service by over six hours. More Business News»

		Environment
		Flight ban to protect baby walruses beached in Alaska US wildlife authorities have ordered planes to avoid flying too close to a vast herd of exhausted walruses beached on a remote Alaskan beach. House panel wants more time to study bill on wildlife laws Passage of a bill, introduced by the previous UPA government, which seeks to strengthen wildlife laws by conferring arresting power to wildlife authorities is set to be delayed. Humans to blame for declining numbers of cheetahs Wild cheetahs are down to under 10,000 from 100,000 a century ago. More Environment News»

		World
		US readies 4,000 troops for Ebola mission The US military expects to increase the number of troops deployed to Liberia to fight the Ebola outbreak to nearly 4,000, up from a planned 3,000-strong force, the Pentagon said on Friday. Islamic State backs up force in Syria with threats Khaled Baki phones the number of a fellow Kurdish fighter and gets through to the Islamic State militants who say they beheaded her. Battle rages for Ukraine's main eastern airport Ukrainian forces clashed with pro-Russian insurgents for control of a strategic airport in the restive east on Friday and traded blame over the death of a Swiss aid worker, four weeks into their shaky truce. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Arjun duped by couple claiming to be Jacqueline's cousins We all know what length fans can go to, to meet their favourite stars. TV actors who want to date Bollywood stars We got in touch with a few TV actors and asked them whom do they want to date in Bollywood and here is what they shared. Top 10 Salman Khan's kick-ass dialogues More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Dining with obese people can make you eat more The body type of your dining partner, or that of those eating nearby, may influence how much you serve yourself and how much you eat, according to a new study. Worried, jealous women at higher risk of Alzheimer's Women who are anxious, jealous, or moody and distressed in middle age may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a new study. Viagra may damage your vision An ingredient in Viagra could cause blindness in both men with eye problems and those with seemingly normal vision, according to a new study. More Science News»

		Sports
		Full coverage: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 14 India won a double gold in kabaddi beating Iran in both men's and women's categories on the 14th and penultimate day of competitions in Incheon. India slip in gold in athletics event at Asian Games Indian track and field athletes performed on expected lines with a creditable haul of 13 medals though lacking in gold count while a few big names bit the dust in the Asian Games. Nadal stunned by qualifier in China Open quarters Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the China Open in his third match back from an extended injury layoff, falling to big-hitting qualifier Martin Klizan of Slovakia. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Former employee Jack Palmer again sues Infosys Palmer said in the lawsuit that he had been discriminated against because he flagged that the company was flouting US visa rules. JPMorgan cyberattack world's biggest, 83m at risk A cyberattack this summer on JPMorgan Chase compromised the accounts of 76 million households and seven million small businesses, a tally that dwarfs previous estimates by the bank and puts the intrusion among the largest ever. Android One review: One for the masses Is Android One a revolutionary platform that will change the Indian smartphone landscape? More Technology News»

		Education
		Art festival by college students from across India in New Delhi Over 200 students, all budding artists, are set to showcase their artworks at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts here. 1,000 US academics to teach in Indian universities India is now looking at American academics for teaching in different Indian universities. The idea is to invite and host up to 1,000 American academics every year to teach. UK universities lose ground to Asian ones in global rankings According to the Times Higher Education (THE) world rankings for 2014-15, many UK universities are losing their place to leading Asian institutions in the top 200. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BJP goes all out for PM's first Mumbai rally today The BJP has left no stone unturned for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally, ‘Sinh Garjana’ (lion’s roar), at the racecourse on Saturday. Alliance splits to weigh heavily in Sion Koliwada The split in the BJP-Sena and NCP-Congress alliances is likely to weigh heavily in the Sion Koliwada assembly constituency. Bail for doctor who 'filmed' colleague The Sion hospital doctor, who has been arrested on charges of filming a second year MD student, was granted bail by the holiday court in Bhoiwada on Friday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Top netas add sparkle to old city Ramlilas It was perhaps for the first time since he became India’s Prime Minister that Narendra Modi shared a stage with Sonia Gandhi. AAP questions Spolia's comeback as chief secretary Aam Aadmi Party on Friday questioned the central government’s decision to reappoint D M Spolia, who was indicted by CBI, as chief secretary in the Delhi government. Woman, paramour held for murder bid on hubby A 30-year-old businessman was shot twice in his head at point-blank range by a contract killer in the Delhi Cantonment area a few days ago. While the victim, Kirat Singh, miraculously survived the attack, the police have nabbed the shooter. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore sweeps to Swachh mantra Early Thursday morning, lip-glossed young women and men in aviators picked up brooms and dustpans, and hit a respectably clean MG Road. For rich Bangalore kids, it's football career over school Chasing a professional career in football — apart from having the passion, talent and physical and mental toughness — requires a lot of money. For many kids, it remains a dream. For a lucky few, their parents break the bank. Jayalalithaa shifted to another cell, subscribes to Tamil channels Like in the past few days, the AIDMK chief chose to remain silent but for a brief chat with visiting jail doctors and remained glued to TV channels More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Two lakh devotees take part in Tirumala Rathotsavam About two lakh devotees took part in the "Rathotsavam" (chariot procession) of Lord Venkateswara on the penultimate day of Navaratri Brahmotsavam at Tirumala near here today. Hyderabad traffic cops to get tabs: Move aimed at nailing habitual traffic offenders Come December, the Hyderabad police will be using Android-based tablets to gather foolproof evidence to nail habitual traffic offenders and drunk drivers. Naidu eyes Far East to fetch investments for AP Officials are preparing the plans for his business trips expected to begin in the last week of October. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Stolen Ganesha in US to return soon The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio, US, has said it will return the nearly 1,000-year-old bronze Ganesha idol, which it bought from art thief Subhash Kapoor, to the Indian government. Speeding van kills 2 cops on night patrol A police constable and a Tamil Nadu Special Police Youth Brigade member on night patrol were fatally knocked down by a speeding van near Nazarathpet on Outer Ring Road on Friday morning. Ruling party attack was planned, DMK tells governor The DMK on Friday urged governor K Rosaiah to take immediate action against mayor Saidai Duraisamy and council secretary Rajasekar, charging them with “a pre-planned attack” on the party’s councillors during a city corporation council meeting on Tuesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		VHP to set up beef 'checkpoints' Gujarat VHP general secretary Ranchod Bharwad said that they had written a letter to inform the state's home secretary ahead of the festival. Denial of books in jail raises Gujarat HC question The undertrial prisoner, Zahid Shaikh, has filed a petition in the high court complaining against jail officials for dperiving them of basic facilities that are due to them. Vasant-Rajab heroism will be memorialized at Gaekwad Haveli Deputy commissioner of crime branch Himanshu Shukla said they have acquired the original photographs of Vasant and Rajab from the Home department archives. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Clean India campaign unearths century-old record While preparing for Thursday’s ‘Swatch Bharat’ campaign, the Department of Post recently stumbled upon century old records hidden beneath stacks of files in its store room. The archival documents, throwing light on the functioning of postal services in the British regime, were in a dilapidated state. CBSE to award Rs one lakh cash prize for cleanliness Taking a big leap forward on encouraging students and schools to maintain sanitation and hygiene, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced creative contest with cash prize upto to Rs 25,000. Further educational institutes can win prizes of Rs one lakh for their good practices on maintaining sanitation depending upon the category. Denizens feel proud with Allahabad to be developed as a `Smart City' A sense of pride and ecstasy prevailed among the denizens as the news spread that Allahabad would be developed as a smart city with the active collaboration of the United States (US). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Byelection: 8,500 govt staffers miss vacation Over 8,500 government employees in four districts deputed for the October 15 bypoll in Kandhamal parliamentary constituency have missed the puja vacation this time. No signboard nearfoot overbridge site The ongoing construction of a foot overbridge (FOB) at Jayadev Vihar here has thrown traffic out of gear during the ongoing Durga Puja rush.The FOB work in front of a shopping complex started only recently. State-run agencies in MHA defaulter list Several state government-run agencies are among 643 defaulters to have got notices for not filing annual returns for three successive fiscals from 2009-10. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Faulty mobile charger electrocutes jeweller in Madhya Pradesh A 30-year-old jeweller was killed while talking on a phone that was plugged into a charger in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. 12-year-old abducted, raped and dumped in Madhya Pradesh It was on the information provided by the girl that the kin, with the help of police, found her in an unconscious condition near Udayan Park of the city. Nine killed in road accident in Madhya Pradesh Nine people have been confirmed dead while seven injured in an accident involving a truck and an loading auto in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Book community centres through e-sampark now As centralized booking of all the community centres of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has started from the e-sampark centres of the city, the civic body has closed its counter to book these centres. Cops watch Ravan Dehan as traffic crawls by Traffic snarls were the order of the day on Dussehra, when traffic policemen couldn't stop themselves from watching Ravana effigies going up in flames instead of manning traffic. Goddess bid adieu amid crimson haze of sindoor The Bengali community performed the Sindur Khela ceremony to mark the end of Navratras on Friday afternoon.The ceremony symbolizes a colourful farewell to the Goddess amid mixed feelings of joy and sadness. More Chandigarh News»

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