News Digest: After Takhatpur, death stalks women at Pendra & Marwahi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, November 13, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		After Takhatpur, death stalks women at Pendra & Marwahi Two more women died of botched sterilisations in Chhattisgarh, taking the toll to 13 on Wednesday. Chaiti Bai, 34, who was operated at another health camp at Pendra block in Bilaspur district on Monday, succumbed to post-procedure complications. CBI to probe Chidambaram over FDI nod to Swan-Etisalat deal The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry to look into the FDI approval given to the Swan-Etisalat deal worth around Rs 3,500 crore when P Chidambaram was finance minister. Centre deputes seven-member AIIMS team to Chhattisgarh The team, headed by Dr Anjan Trikha, professor of anaesthesia at AIIMS, also includes gynaecologists, experts in medicine, nephrology, trauma care and others. More India News»

		Business
		Sikka finds Indian IT's focus on costs depressing Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka said he found the Indian IT industry’s focus on lowering costs “somewhat depressing”. Car companies slam govt's recall proposals as 'arbitrary' Car manufacturers have opposed the government’s draft recall proposals for defective cars, calling them “arbitrary” and unnecessary. Gilt yield at 15-month low as inflation eases The more-than-a-year-old rally in the stock market has now percolated to the bond market as well. More Business News»

		Environment
		After US-China deal, India may have to reset climate goals A section within the government believes the US-China deal would, by default, give India enough elbow room to peak its emission some 15 or 20 years beyond 2030. Climate change warming groundwater Groundwater has not escaped climate change, according to a new study that found groundwater's temperature profiles echo those of the atmosphere. US, China unveil ambitious climate change goals The United States and China pledged Wednesday to take ambitious action to limit greenhouse gases, aiming to inject fresh momentum into the global fight against climate change ahead of make-or-break climate talks next year. More Environment News»

		World
		US nurses hold strikes, protests over Ebola measures Tens of thousands of nurses across the United States staged protest rallies and strikes on Wednesday over what they say is insufficient protection for health workers dealing with patients possibly stricken with the deadly Ebola virus. Islamic State group visits Pakistan militants: Jundullah spokesman A spokesman for a small Pakistani militant group claims that a delegation from the Islamic State group has visited Jundallah's leaders in southwestern Pakistan. Window washers rescued after dangling at NYC's World Trade Center New York City firefighters rescued two window washers on Wednesday who had been trapped for two hours on broken scaffolding dangling outside the 69th floor of New York's tallest skyscraper, local officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I know I look younger and don't look responsible' Ever since the lovely jodi of Kalki Koechlin and Anurag Kashyap separated, they have been living by themselves Karan Johar's equation with Kajol and her family Karan Johar and Kajol have churned out some of the biggest blockbusters of all times but reportedly they don't even see eye-to-eye now. While news about them having differences had been doing the rounds, here comes some hope about the two estranged friends. Shraddha Kapoor's coolest Instagram pictures Remo D'Souza's dance sequel 'ABCD 2' will see the young heart-throb Varun Dhawan romancing Shraddha Kapoor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, popping a pill may make you smart It sounds like something out of a film, but scientists may have discovered a way to make you smarter – by reverting the brain to a “plastic” child-like state. Thought-regulation of genes made possible Scientists have created the first device which allows people to turn genes in mice on and off at will using only their brainwaves. A timeline of comet probe's 10-year journey The European Space Agency said it landed a spacecraft on a comet on Wednesday for the first time ever. More Science News»

		Sports
		Anand, Carlsen draw their fourth game Magnus Carlsen and title challenger India's Viswanathan Anand Wednesday decided to split points after 47 moves in their fourth game. Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC settle for 1-1 draw Kerala Blaster FC and Mumbai City FC cancelled each other's goal-scoring threat out to settle for 0-0 draw in an Indian Super League (ISL) match ISL ranks among best attended football league in world The Hero Indian Super League has achieved the rare milestone of having registered the highest average stadium attendance for any football league in Asia. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Special: Net neutrality Here's all about the raging debate over net neutrality in the United States. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins Instagram He posted his first Instagram photo from Myanmar, where he is attending the ASEAN Summit. 10 things you can do with your old phone, tablet Upgrade time has finally rolled around and you're wondering what to do with your old phone or tablet. More Technology News»

		Education
		India, UK set up 50m pound fund for research India and the UK on Wednesday announced setting up of a 50 million pound Newton-Bhabha Fund which will be used for multi-disciplinary cooperation in the fields of science, research and innovation between the two countries. Karnataka syllabi will have a Khan touch In a big push towards offering customized online courses to schools in Karnataka, the state government has tied up with US-based not-for-profit Khan Academy. Centre to expand capacity of 12,000 industrial training institutes: Dattatreya India and Australia will collaborate on skills development to enable 25 per cent of the total employable international workforce to be from India, said minister of state for labour and employment Bandaru Dattatreya. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fewer Congress MLAs add to BJP cheer BJP is all set to take full political advantage of the attack on governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to ensure that there was no threat to the minority government and it may not be required to depend on the Sharad Pawar-led NCP in near future. Trust vote aced, but BJP's future is not all rosy Playing its moves with Machiavellian astuteness, the BJP sailed through the trust vote in the legislative assembly on Wednesday. Petition in court seeks dissolution of BJP govt Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh (BBM) general secretary Jairam Pawar moved the Bombay high court on Wednesday to seek dissolution of the Devendra Fadnavis government in the state. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Even 10-year-olds abused in slums A Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights study on adolescent girls in the slums of Delhi has revealed that abuse—emotional, gender-based, physical and sexual—is not an uncommon experience for them. Teacher's fall belies Metro 'accessibility' Smriti Singh, a visually impaired English teacher at Maitreyi College, fell on the tracks at Vaishali Metro station while trying to pick her way out of a train, unescorted, on November 5 (Wednesday). 'Check if airlines have got sexual harassment panel' Why has the government not ensured that Vishakha guidelines on sexual harassment are implemented across the civil aviation industry, the Delhi high court demanded to know on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'New law a double-edged sword' The proposed amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act could come as a boon for many, but also pose huge risks to young mothers along with the danger of being misused for sex determination. Cabinet approves amendment to succession law The state cabinet on Wednesday %deferred a ban on tobacco and decided to amend the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in accordance with the recommendations of the Law Commission of India. Music falls silent: Where's the good-old mouth organ gone? Is mouth organ vanishing from orchestras? More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Woman washed away in open drain The mishap occurred while Satyavani, along with her brother-in-law and mother-in-law, was returning home after attending a function at a relative's house at Hayathnagar. Govt nod for GHMC tax waiver unlikely The property tax waiver proposal for residences paying up to Rs 4,000 per year in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area may remain just that, a proposal. GHMC puts waste energy project on the backburner Authorities at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation said they are putting a landmark waste energy project in the cold storage for the foreseeable future as it does not have the Pollution Control Board's (PCB) permission. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rain holiday for schools, colleges in Chennai and five other districts The district collectors of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Villuparam and Tiruvarur declared holiday for educational institutions after heavy rain had lashed the area since Wednesday evening. Shady agents leave Indian seamen in distress On September 4, 2011, MT ITB Jacksonville, a barge carrying crude oil went up in flames off the Nigerian coast. Of the 9,000 tonnes of crude oil it was transporting, 4,000 tonnes was illegal cargo. Jaya disqualified for 10 years: TN issues notification AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa is disqualified from contesting elections for ten years, the Tamil Nadu government has said in a gazette notification. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No pre-school for kids below three The state government on Wednesday submitted before Gujarat high court that it would amend the rules that will prohibit admission of a kid below three years of age in pre-primary schools and add provisions to take action against the violators of the law. Doctors to ride their own prescription On Sunday, nearly 200 general physicians in the city will be gifted bicycles on rent for three months to encourage them to ride their own prescription. Ponzi-accused Jadeja due for release after SC order Ashok Jadeja, who is accused in a multi-crore ponzi scam, has been shortlisted by the state jail authorities along with 31 undertrials for release from jail following the Apex court order which says that undertrials who have spent half of the maximum sentence entailed by the crime should be released on conditional bail. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks report in ex-min's DA case Taking a serious note of slow pace of investigation by vigilance department in the DA case against former cabinet minister Rakesh Dhar Tripathi, the Allahabad High Court has directed the state counsel to submit further report in respect of the disproportionate property, which related to the year 2007 to 2011. AAP takes up extensive exercise to form volunteer groups for assembly polls With the possibility of fresh assembly elections that might be announced in Delhi shortly, volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) have taken up an extensive exercise to form “volunteers groups” in Sangam city who would be canvassing for party candidates in Delhi once the elections are declared. Municipality demolished house in 1931 where Nehru was born House number 77 at Meerganj locality, where first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born in 1889, no more exists today. The rented accommodation was demolished in 1931 by the then municipality as part of its development drive, much after the Nehru family moved out. Its exact location is now unknown. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Ex-CDMO convicted, violating biomedical waste law Former chief district medical officer (CDMO) of Jagatsinghpur was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by a court on Tuesday for violating bio-medical waste law. Fire fighters feel let down Lack of coordination between different departments delayed action by fire fighters during a mishap at Rajmahal Square here on Monday night. Midnight liquor sale in 5 cities of Odisha Under fire from various quarters for allowing liquor shops to do business till midnight, the state government on Tuesday revised its earlier decision. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh CM's house not beyond green purview, says NGT Even chief minister’s residence is not beyond the purview of the green panel and in case a 300m non-construction zone is demarcated, the VVIP premises won’t be left untouched. Bhopal mayor makes first appearance at NGT, rapped for encroachments near Upper Lake National Green Tribunal hauled up Bhopal Mayor for not removing encroachments within 50m from full tank level (FTL) of Upper Lake. Madhya Pradesh: Justice Bushan appointed chairman of SIT to moniter MPPEB probe Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday constituted a three member Special Investigation Team (SIT) — headed by retired justice Chandresh Bushan — to monitor special task force's (STFs) investigations on MPPEB scam. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Coaches cry foul over govt's ignorance A day after the Punjab government gave out Rs 4.29 crore as cash awards to 28 players — who brought laurels to the state in the Asian and Commonwealth Games — it was the turn of coaches to demand “similar honour”. Nadda had sought Chaturvedi's repatriation to Haryana TOI has accessed Nadda’s letter to then health minister Harsh Vardhan in June, urging him to revert Chaturvedi to his parent cadre (Haryana). 'State customers cheated most by private insurers' People of Punjab, particularly farmers, top the list of clients cheated by private insurance companies in the region. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Stakes high for Raje, Pilot as civic poll war kicks off

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 12, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Stakes high for Raje, Pilot as civic poll war kicks off Chief minister Vasundhara Raje and Congress state president Sachin Pilot are once again locked in a high stake political venture, as election campaign for 46 municipalities in the state got into full swing on Tuesday. People want results and BJP has shown it can deliver: Upadhyay Satish Upadhyay spoke on BJP's roadmap for assembly polls. G K Vasan to launch new party in Tamil Nadu on November 28 Former Union minister G K Vasan, who split the Congress in Tamil Nadu recently, will formally launch his party and hold its first public rally in the state in Trichy on November 28. More India News»

		Business
		Snapdeal leaves shoppers high and dry on sales day Snapdeal, one of the country’s largest online retailers, did a Flipkart on Tuesday, failing to deliver on its promises of big discounts and speedy deliveries on its Savings Day sale. New oil and gas contracts may be tough on investors The petroleum ministry is looking to rework several of the contentious clauses in the proposed model revenue sharing contract. Coal auction to ensure gains reach power consumers An inter-ministerial panel on Tuesday discussed the contours of the methodology for setting reserve price for coal block auction. More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution set to rise in Indian cities: Report If current trends of vehicle population, fuel and emission standards persist in India, PM 2.5 (particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers) emissions will increase three times and NOx (Nitrogen oxide) will rise five times in the coming years, a new report revealed on Tuesday. David Attenborough lobbies for new park to save rare possum One of the world's most famous naturalists, Sir David Attenborough is leading the charge for a new national park to be created in the Australian state of Victoria. Migratory birds, fish and mammals get new UN protection Polar bears, whales, sharks and gazelles were among 31 new species granted new protection status by the UN conservation body, following six days of "intense" talks by leading conservationists. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraqi officials say ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi wounded in air strike Two Iraqi officials and state television say an airstrike in western Iraq wounded the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Pentagon officials said they had no information on such a strike or al-Baghdadi being wounded. UK Falklands veteran looks for kin of soldier he killed British soldier Gordon Hoggan still has horrifying nightmares about killing an Argentinian marine with his bayonet during the Falklands War. Fight against ISIS now in new phase: Obama The deployment of an additional 1,500 American troops to Iraq marks a “new phase” in the campaign against ISIS jihadists, US President Barack Obama said on Sunday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		What is Katrina's poster doing in Aditya's living room? If you walk into Aditya Roy Kapur’s Bandra home, a canvas and a portfolio poster of Katrina Kaif will catch your attention almost immediately Collective IQ of BB inmates is less than room temp' Right from the moment he entered Colors’ TRP-grossing reality show this season, actor singer choreographer and gay icon Sushant Divgikar made it clear that he has a mind of his own and he would play the game on his own terms 'India should relax more around LGBT issues' Lana Wachowski (formerly known as Larry Wachowski) and Andy (Andrew Wachowski), known popularly as the Wachowskis and formerly as the Wachowski Brothers, are American film directors, screenwriters and producers More Entertainment News»

		Science
		No pulse for 45 minutes, new mom revives A Florida mother is home and tending to her newborn less than a month after surviving without a pulse for 45 minutes following complications from a routine cesarean section. 'Kissing bug' disease: Should you be worried about chagas? Researchers at the annual gathering of tropical medicine experts have warned of a deadly disease from abroad that is threatening world health. They weren't talking about Ebola, but chagas, the "kissing bug" disease. Scientists say brains of regular marijuana smokers are smaller - but work faster A new study into the effects of cannabis has discovered that regular users have smaller brains than those who never smoke the substance. More Science News»

		Sports
		World Chess: Anand beats Carlsen in third game Viswanathan Anand finally ended his drought against Magnus Carlsen as he defeated the reigning champion in the third game of the World Chess Championship. Old master Federer tames Nishikori at Tour Finals Roger Federer produced another masterly display to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2 and move a step closer to the semifinals at the ATP World Tour Finals. Hosts FC Pune City held 1-1 by Chennaiyin FC Valencia's equaliser in the 58th minute denied hosts FC Pune City a victory as they were held to 1-1 draw by Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League fixture. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Huawei Honor 6 review: High-end specs at affordable price Is the Honor 6 worth its Rs 20,000 price tag? Here is our review. Apple's enterprise assault gets into higher gear Apple Inc is embarking on its most aggressive expansion yet onto corporate turf, hiring a dedicated sales force to talk with potential clients like Citigroup Inc and working in concert with a dozen or so developers, two sources familiar with its plans say. 10 Android battery life tips and tricks Batteries are growing bigger with every passing year, but we're not seeing a huge benefit because our Android devices are demanding more and more out of them. More Technology News»

		Education
		Bar Council of India allows DU's fresh law graduates to enrol provisionally The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Tuesday allowed fresh law graduates of Delhi University to get themselves provisionally enrolled as advocates. President asks to establish norms for learning outcomes He said with the proliferation of education, we must guard against the tendency to allow quality to take a backseat. Polish envoy tells students they are India's future Poland's ambassador to India, Tomasz Lukaszuk, urged students of a school here that they should see themselves as India's strength, and understand that the future of their country, its progress, greater acceptance and recognition in the international comity of nations, was in their hands. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Pro-Vidarbha slogans wiped out from records The 'Jai Vidarbha', 'Namo, Namo' and other such slogans shouted by newly-elected members during their oath-taking in the assembly have been wiped out from the records. Sena clings to hope as talks with BJP restart again Shiv Sena-BJP talks were resumed on Tuesday with Hindutva as the common ground, triggering speculation that the estranged allies may bury their differences and join hands ahead of the trust vote scheduled on Wednesday. Principal secy shunted, PR dept revamped Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday shunted principal secretary Ashish Kumar Singh to the State Industrial and Investment Corporation as managing director, considered an insignificant assignment. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Domestic helps to knock Modi's door Now, domestic workers, under the banner of National Platform for Domestic Workers, a group of NGOs, have decided to knock on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s door. In driver's seat after slogging in captivity At a public hearing organized by NGO group National Platform for Domestic Workers in the capital, 24-year-old Rinki Rota’s story stands out from others. NDMC plant for waste New Delhi Municipal Council will now manage green waste locally in its parks and gardens. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man thrashed for raping minor An angry neighbourhood lay in wait for an alleged rapist, tied him up and thrashed him before handing him over to police on Monday night. Four Bangalore University professors accuse HoD of sexual harassment Four senior women faculty members of the Centre for Kannada Studies, Bangalore University, have accused their head of department, Honnu Siddartha, of sexually harassing them. Karnataka gets legal go-ahead for project Armed with the legal opinion that it has ownership over Mekedatu, the Karnataka government has ignored Tamil Nadu's opposition and decided to go ahead with a reservoir there. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Naidu may opt for new international airport The state government is reportedly having second thoughts on converting the existing Gannavaram airport into an international airport. Desam leaders on land-buying spree Amid rumours that the AP government would increase the compensation for land losers in the capital region, even ruling TDP leaders have joined the rush to buy land in and around Tulluru mandal. AP, Karnataka agree to upgrade 60-yr-old Tungabhadra canal Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are competing with each other for a bigger slice of the IT pie and attracting industrial investment. But they put their rivalry aside on Monday for a common cause -modernizing the 60-year-old Tungabhdara canal, the lifeline for farmers in both states. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Eye cancer in kids goes undetected When Joel and his wife Sharon snapped several photographs of their one-month-old son, they were surprised to notice a white glow in one of his eyes in all the photographs. Hot broth soothes common cold, flu in Chennai A group of labourers squatted on the pavement outside the store. No privatisation plan for Chennai airport Travellers will have to make do with existing facilities at Chennai airport as the ministry of civil aviation is yet to zero in on a method to develop and operate the airport. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		CAG takes 'Aswachh' Gujarat to task Though Gujarat claims to be the vanguard of Indian states working for the swachchta revolution championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has discovered an untidy record.  Gujarat govt develops cold feet after making voting a must Barely a week after passing the bill to make voting compulsory in civic body polls, the Gujarat government has developed cold feet over making it a law. But the second key provision of the bill - 50% reservation for women in local bodies - will made effective immediately. 'Manual scavenging still practised in developed Gujarat' The CAG's report on Tuesday revealed that the prohibited practice of carrying night soil is still prevalent in the 'developed state of Gujarat'. The auditor has cited cases listed in the 2011 census report. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks report in ex-min's DA case Taking a serious note of slow pace of investigation by vigilance department in the DA case against former cabinet minister Rakesh Dhar Tripathi, the Allahabad High Court has directed the state counsel to submit further report in respect of the disproportionate property, which related to the year 2007 to 2011. AAP takes up extensive exercise to form volunteer groups for assembly polls With the possibility of fresh assembly elections that might be announced in Delhi shortly, volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) have taken up an extensive exercise to form “volunteers groups” in Sangam city who would be canvassing for party candidates in Delhi once the elections are declared. Municipality demolished house in 1931 where Nehru was born House number 77 at Meerganj locality, where first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born in 1889, no more exists today. The rented accommodation was demolished in 1931 by the then municipality as part of its development drive, much after the Nehru family moved out. Its exact location is now unknown. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rayagada admn orders probe into sale of twins Rayagada district administration on Monday ordered a probe into the alleged sale of twin girls by an anganwadi worker. Jharsuguda-Barpali rail link to be ready by 2017 Centre is pushing for completion of the 52-km long Jharsuguda-Barpali (Sundargarh) rail link in Ib valley region of Odisha by December 2017. Visitors queue up to change soiled notes Baliyatra is the new stop for exchanging old, soiled and mutilated notes with brand new currency. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BPEd mess: BU VC heaps blame on national council Barkatullah University vice-chancellor MD Tiwari has blamed National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE) for “pathetic condition of BPEd colleges” with hardly any infrastructure, but they still provide degrees. Kiss of love: Bhopal youths to take up cudgels against moral policing After Kerala and Delhi , kiss of love has reached Bhopal. It is likely to be organized by the end of this week. A Facebook page created on November 9 has already received huge response for the mode of protest against moral policing. HC stays dacoity case against Gwalior municipal chief Madhya Pradesh high court has stayed proceedings initiated by a lower court against former commissioner of Gwalior Municipal Corporation and his subordinates under provisions of state’s Anti-Dacoity Act and robbery. The order was issued a couple of days ago. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Nadda had sought Chaturvedi's repatriation to Haryana TOI has accessed Nadda’s letter to then health minister Harsh Vardhan in June, urging him to revert Chaturvedi to his parent cadre (Haryana). 'State customers cheated most by private insurers' People of Punjab, particularly farmers, top the list of clients cheated by private insurance companies in the region. 8 of 2 families die in accident Eight members of two families, including two women and children, died in a road accident near Ramgarh village on Barnala-Moga road on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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