News Digest: HSBC accounts: Taxmen already in touch with whistleblower, govt says

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, February 10, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		HSBC accounts: Taxmen already in touch with whistleblower, govt says Union finance minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the new names which have been released in the HSBC list will be checked by government authorities. Nitish's 'disgusting face' exposed, says minister State industries minister Bhim Singh on Monday spoke in the same vein as CM Jitan Ram Manjhi and expressed “shock” over the “disgusting political face” of former CM Nitish Kumar “which has manifest itself in the form of power tussle in Bihar”. Nitish 'fighting for democracy', Manjhi 'relying on pro-poor laws' Former chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday informed governor Keshari Nath Tripathi about the notification issued by assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary regarding his election as the JD (U) legislature party leader while justifying his claim to form government in Bihar. More India News»

		Business
		GDP growth estimated at 7.4% for 2014-15, Oct-Dec growth at 7.5% The Indian economy is forecast to grow 7.4% in 2014-15 after a robust 7.5% expansion in the October-December quarter, overtaking China as one of the fastest growing major economies but the data surprised economists. Fear of AAP win drags sensex down by 491 points A combination of domestic concerns and international developments pulled the markets down on Monday with the sensex closing nearly 500 points lower, its seventh consecutive session of loses. Ratan Tata turns adviser to VC fund After making personal investments in consumer tech startups, Ratan Tata is donning a new role that of an advisor to early-stage venture capital fund Kalaari Capital. More Business News»

		Environment
		Solar power generation: Gujarat may lose top spot State facing tough competition from Rajasthan, MP Gahirmatha sanctuary: 20 arrested for illegal fishing Stepping up their drive to protect turtles' mass nesting, the forest personnel today took into custody 20 fishermen in a mid-sea interception for unlawful fishing along Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha's Kendrapara district. WWF in push to expand Great Barrier Reef protection Conservation group WWF is stepping up pressure on Australia to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef, launching a global campaign ahead of a vote by UNESCO on whether to put the world's largest coral reef on an "in danger" list. More Environment News»

		World
		30 bus passengers kidnapped by Boko Haram in Cameroon About 30 passengers of a bus were kidnapped on Monday by suspected Boko Haram militants in a town in Cameroon along the border with Nigeria, military sources told Xinhua. Ex-IMF head Strauss-Kahn testifies in French sex ring trial Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former IMF chief who was tipped to become French president before being accused of sexual assault by a New York maid in 2011, will testify to a criminal court on Tuesday over his alleged role in sex parties with prostitutes. Obama faces tough sell to get new US war powers to fight IS As early as Tuesday, Obama is expected to send Congress his blueprint for an updated authorization for the use of military force, or AUMF. More World News»

		Entertainment
		10 Pictures that shook Bollywood Kunal Kapoor married Naina Bachchan privately Kunal Kapoor and Naina Bachchan married each other last night in a very private way in the presence of their family at the idyliic island of Seychelles. ​ Riya Sen's cosy picture with Beckham lookalike? Actor-MP Moon Moon Sen’s younger daughter Riya Sen posted some cosy pictures with a mysterious guy on a photo-sharing site recently. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists crack a great mystery: Why do cats love sleeping in cardboard boxes? Scientists may have cracked the answer to one of the great mysteries of the animal kingdom: why do cats sleep in cardboard boxes? Nasa selects tiny research satellites for future missions Nasa has selected more than dozen small research satellites that could fit in the palm of your hand to fly in space on future rocket launches. MOM will live on, beating anticipated life expectancy India’s first interplanetary mission has achieved another feat. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), which will complete its designated life around the Red Planet on March 24, will have an extended life, thanks to its minimal fuel consumption. More Science News»

		Sports
		Athletes deserve more encouragement: Tendulkar Retired batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is the goodwill ambassador for the National Games, congratulated the medal winners and said the athletes need more encouragement. Ronaldo agent defends player over birthday party Ronaldo's agent has defended the FIFA Ballon d'Or winner after he was criticized for throwing lavish 30th birthday party after Real's 4-0 drubbing at Atletico. Michael Clarke set to make comeback against UAE Michael Clarke is likely to make his comeback in a World Cup warm-up match against the UAE, raising hopes of him leading the side against England. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi Mi 4 review Is the Xiaomi Mi 4 a well rounded, value-for-money smartphone? We try to find out. Microsoft: Satya Nadella's first year as CEO ith one year under his belt, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has made strides in changing the focus of the technology giant that some feared was turning into a dinosaur. Samsung Galaxy S6: 10 things to know Samsung's next flagship phone Galaxy S6 and its curved variant are expected to be unveiled next month on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona. More Technology News»

		Education
		Jamia considers 20% fee hike, teachers oppose it Jamia Millia Islamia, which has just won the Visitor’s Award for research, may increase its fees by as much as 20% across courses. Minister Vijay Sampla launches Aryans Scholarship under "Beti Bachao,Beti Padhao" Chandigarh based Aryans Group of Colleges on Sunday launched special scholarship scheme for needy and deserving girls under “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” scheme. Modi invites students to share experiences in 'Mann ki Baat' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited students, teachers and parents to share their exam-related experiences for his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio programme. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Private banking norms lax before 2008, admits HSBC HSBC on Monday admitted to lapses in the past in its private banking business in response to a leak which revealed that some of the offshore accounts in its Swiss branch were used for tax evasion. Dalvi aware of cartoon fallout, HC told Advocates for Avadhnama editor Shirin Dalvi informed the Bombay High Court that her life was in danger and urged the court that pending hearing, no coercive action should be taken against her. Rly's Nirbhaya squad set to get more personnel In a boost for women’s security on the railways, the GRP’s Nirbhaya squad, which has been nabbing pickpockets and snatchers inside ladies coaches, is set to get 10 more personnel. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man foxes PSUs with fake PMO fax, held An MBA graduate, who owned an NGO, was arrested on Monday for duping PSUs into sponsoring his organization’s events by sending them forged faxes on behalf of PMO and BJP office. Cops hand city schoolgirls a fight plan Meet this group of super-children who can take down a man twice their size with bare hands. Cab rape accused threatens to thrash reporters Shiv Kumar Yadav, who is accused of raping a woman executive, on Monday accused the media of harbouring a bias against him and also threatened media-persons in a trial court. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Will splitting BBMP end graft? The committee formed by the government to look into restructuring of BBMP faced some tough questions on Monday. IIM-B wins ideas contest IIM-B won the Bloomberg Investment Competition, a pan-India trade idea simulation competition organized by The Bloomberg for Education Initiative. Women colleges won't come under 1 umbrella The state government seems to be having second thoughts about its ambitious plan to bring all women colleges under the Vijayapura-based Karnataka State Women University. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP bogged down by 35% revenue deficit: Naidu Highlighting the financial crisis his government is facing, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the truncated state was suffering a revenue deficit of 35 per cent. Why replicate S'pore with empty coffers, Yechury asks Naidu CPM politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Sunday demanded that AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu explain why he would like to replicate Singapore when the state's coffers are empty. KCR urges Modi for financial aid Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his extend financial support to his government's flagship schemes including KG to PG free education, free two-bedroom houses for the poor and Mission Kakatiya to revitalize water bodies. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Eloped couple say they were beaten up by relatives A 25-year-old advocate practising at the Alandur court has complained to police that he, his lover and two friends were bashed up by his lover’s family members on Sunday evening. Anbumani free in toll plaza violence case The Madras high court on Monday quashed the FIR filed against PMK leader Anubumani Ramadoss after his party cadres allegedly vandalized a toll plaza in Villupuram district in August 2013. Spike in rose prices for V-Day puts thorns in Cupid's quiver Romantics will find, come February 14, that roses are around 50% more expensive than last year. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat govt wants one court to hear serial blasts and jail break attempt cases Requests principal judge to shift tunnel digging case to court hearing blasts case Cops flummoxed over 'marriage for a free foreign trip' Ankita alleged that Mayur told her that he needed to be married to win a foreign trip from his company Vets from Spain to cut off Raju's aggression Killer camel to be castrated today More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rain brings chill along; more to come, says Met Intermittent rainfall accompanied with cold wave left the Sangam City shivering as mercury level plunged to week’s lowest at 12.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday. For the first time in the season, night temperature fell by 5 degrees temperature within 24 hours. 3 minors raped in 24 hours in city, one in Kaushambi Four minors aged between five and 10 years were allegedly raped in different parts of the city and Kaushambi in the last 24 hours. While an eight-year-old was raped and murdered in Badra village, seven-year-old was raped in Soraon. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to recruit 5,000 teachers Faced with the problem of adverse pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) in many Kendriya Vidyalayas of the country and strictly adhering to the guidelines of Right to Education Act (RTEA), KV Sangathan would soon be recruiting over 5,000 new teachers. Among these, over 400 new teachers would be recruited in Varanasi region. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bowlers bat Odisha to victory Behera, Mohanty rule out relegation in Ranji Trophy with 2-wicket win over Saurashtra at Barabati Stadium Mahaprasad sale at Ananda Bazaar only To streamline sale of Mahaprasad at Jagannath Temple in Puri, the shrine administration has decided to identify vendors and allot them space at Ananda Bazaar. Schoolgirl delivers in government hostel, 2nd case in 14 days In successive developments that have sent shockwaves across Odisha, two minor schoolgirls, staying at government-run hostels, delivered babies within the last fortnight. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sangai sighting punches holes in Ken-Betwa river link report Brainchild of Vajpayee and dream project of Narendra Modi, the Ken-Betwa river-linking project is embroiled in controversy over its environment impact assessment (EIA), which is replete with lies, say experts. Need to strengthen co-op federalism: CM at NITI meet There is a need to work together with Centre to strengthen cooperative federalism in the country, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said while addressing the first meeting of the governing council of National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) on Sunday. Man set ablaze in Bhopal over Rs 60 repayment row A petty issue of repayment of Rs 60 that a 35-year old man borrowed from his neighbour turned violent on Sunday.The borrower, along with his accomplices, poured kerosene on the lender and set him ablaze in Ashok Nagar. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		NIS museum adds no new memorabilia in 43 years The country's only sports museum, located at National Institute of Sports (NIS) here, has not received any sporting memorabilia since ages. Thieves decamp with costly cellphones, wristwatches A group of unidentified thieves swept away with dozens of costly mobile phones and wrist watches from a big showroom located in the centre of Rai market in Ambala Cantonment on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Computer teachers to file cases against companies that recruited them Lab attendants of government schools from across Haryana barged into the state education directorate while the agitating computer teachers on Monday announced to lodge criminal cases against three companies hired by the government for recruiting teachers. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: TN has most disabled under MGNREGS

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 09, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		TN has most disabled under MGNREGS With around 1.5 lakh disabled workers enrolled under the employment guarantee scheme in the state since 2012, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of disabled workers under MGNREGS in the country. Absent Mamata gets it from all sides in Bengal Mamata Banerjee was the only chief minister to skip the first NITI Aayog governing council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Matang Sinh readmitted to hospital Former Union minister Matang Sinh, who was arrested in connection with the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scam, was readmitted to state-run SSKM hospital on Sunday. More India News»

		Business
		Ratan Tata invests in CarDekho Ratan Tata has made a personal investment in auto classifieds portal CarDekho, once again reaffirming his bullishness around India’s rapidly growing digital consumption story. Companies' Q3 net growth slowest in 6 quarters Despite huge expectations of a turnaround in the economy, India Inc reported a net profit growth of just 5.9% during the October-December quarter, the lowest rate in the last six quarters. Liquidity mismatch forces RBI to intervene A liquidity mismatch in the banking system prompted the RBI to step in on Saturday and offer a two-day window to banks to tide over the situation. More Business News»

		Environment
		Restore areas destroyed by mining in Alwar, NGT tells Rajasthan After making it mandatory to seek environmental clearances for mining near the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the state government for ‘shutting its eyes’ to indiscriminate mining activities in Alwar. Australian wind farms face wipeout from political impasse Australia faces a $13.3 billion exodus of investment from its windfarm industry because of a political deadlock, threatening to deal the country a major economic blow and kill hopes of meeting a self-imposed clean energy target. Animal casualties in Kaziranga: NGT bans roadside shops The National Green Tribunal has ordered a ban on roadside shops and eateries along the animal corridors near Assam's Kaziranga National Park among a slew of directions in the wake of increasing wildlife casualties due to vehicular movement on the adjacent highway. More Environment News»

		World
		In Europe, parents' dismay as Syria jihad lures troubled teens As Belgium braces for a verdict in Europe's biggest trial of those accused of fostering Islamist violence in Syria, much attention is on poor Muslim immigrant communities' struggle in a region blighted by youth unemployment. 25 people killed in Egyptian soccer match riot: Officials A riot broke out on Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 25 people, authorities said. 3 Sudanese Red Cross workers killed in war-torn Blue Nile Three members of the Sudanese Red Cross were killed in an attack in the war-torn Blue Nile area, where Khartoum is currently battling rebels, officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bollywood beauties bare their midriff Alia will go to New York to learn body language You have had top Bollywood actors going abroad to do various short-term courses — be it filmmaking, scriptwriting or even something as sensitive as how to stammer for a role they are attempting. First Look: KJo as Kaizad Khambatta in Bombay Velvet There were many who were surprised by Anurag Kashyap’s casting of Karan Johar as his main antagonist in his dream project Bombay Velvet. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		MOM will live on, beating anticipated life expectancy India’s first interplanetary mission has achieved another feat. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), which will complete its designated life around the Red Planet on March 24, will have an extended life, thanks to its minimal fuel consumption. SpaceX rocket to launch weather satellite into deep space A SpaceX rocket is scheduled on Sunday to launch a US satellite from deep storage to deep space, where it will keep tabs on solar storms and image Earth from nearly 1 million miles (1.6 million km) away. Cereal crops that survive flooding created Researchers have bred a barley variety which is better able to tolerate waterlogging and flooding. More Science News»

		Sports
		World Cup: I wouldn't write India off, says Gary Kirsten Gary Kirsten feels it would be premature to write off the defending champions and said the holders have a good chance of retaining the title with skipper Dhoni at the helm. Mumbai defeat Lancers 2-1 to notch first win in HIL Dabang Mumbai carved out their maiden victory in the Hero Hockey India League when they edged past Kalinga Lancers 2-1 at the Mahindra Stadium. Team India does not look like a champion side: Amarnath Making a critical assessment of the Indian team's recent performance in Australia, Mohinder Amarnath said the team looks jaded and hardly look like a champion side. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi Mi 4 review Is the Xiaomi Mi 4 a well rounded, value-for-money smartphone? We try to find out. Why we love and hate WhatsApp The advent of the instant messaging app on smartphones has completely revolutionised the way we communicate. 10 things to do with your old Android phone Check out 10 ways you can give your old Android phone a new lease of life. More Technology News»

		Education
		No bar on DU law graduates to enrol as lawyers: BCI Aspiring lawyers who passed out from Delhi University's law faculty in 2013-14 can breathe easy. UGC asks universities to establish cells to deal with women harassment cases In the wake of increased atrocities on women and growing trend of gender bias in the seats of higher learning, University Grants Commission(UGC) has directed all universities in the country and institutes of higher learning to set up separate cells to monitor and deal with sexual harassment cases . The college-going boy can't be a molester...or can he? Is a guy from DU, JNU or IIT `safer' for girls to hang out with than a guy from a less `liberal' space? More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Kids throng Equal Streets for Sunday morning fun The success of the Equal Streets initiative can in large part be attributed to the kids in the city. Monkey troop makes home in Sahar colony, wreaks havoc Since a fortnight, a tribe of fleet-footed monkeys has made home in Bamanwada at Sahar, Andheri (E). Jogeshwari cattle sheds breeding grounds for diseases: Residents Jogeshwari residents fear an epidemic outbreak due to “unhygienic” conditions prevailing in cattle sheds in the vicinity of their homes. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Court says refusing to pay for jobless estranged wife an abuse Refusal to maintain an estranged wife who has no source of income amounts to economic abuse, a Delhi court said recently. Tihar eyes e-tail route for products If things fall into place, products made by Tihar jail inmates would soon gain global recognition with online sale on Flipkart and Snapdeal. Okhla missionary hospital to generate solar power The energy needs of the occupants of 100 beds-including air conditioners-will be met by the sun at Holy Family Hospital, a missionary nursing home in Okhla. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Let's root out untouchability: seers Declaring support to the VHP’s Ghar Wapsi (reconversion) programme, pontiffs of various mutts on Sunday stressed on the importance of rooting out untouchability. High on ideas, students go the startup way CCTV-monitored kennels, climate-controlled rooms, swimming pool and a grooming centre, all these and more to spoil your best buddy rotten. A final-year B Com student from Loyola College, Chennai, is opening the second branch of his one-year-old startup, Hotel for Dogs, in Bengaluru. Online application: Browsing centres fleece poor parents TRACKING RTE More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Student dies in mishap A first year degree student on the way to attend special classes at her college was run over by a tipper at Dhobhighat X roads in Saidabad on Sunday morning. Time to act on Kundu Panel report It is four months since the Post-Sachar Evaluation Committee, better known as Kundu Committee, submitted its final report to the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) on 9th October, 2014. Child protection officer assaulted Locals at Singareni Colony in Saidabad reportedly assaulted a child protection officer when he went there to prevent a child marriage on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Basis to charge stamp duty unclear' The Madras high court has quashed the land registration department's stamp duty demand for 2,000/sqft as guideline value from a developer for a vast piece of real estate at Maraimalai Nagar near Chengalpet. Rare whistling duck spotted near Chennai A fulvous whistling duck was spotted along with six chicks at the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary on Saturday by a group of bird watchers from Chennai. Man wins Kerala lottery, moves Madras court to claim prize P Senthilkumar of Salem district must be a frustrated man now-a-days. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		61 new H1N1 cases in Ahmedabad With 11 more deaths, toll in state is 81 since January 27 years on, hunt for illegal structures It took the city survey department — entrusted with preparing property cards for Amdavadis — 27 years to ask the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) if any illegal construction has been reported on any piece of land which has societies and apartments. Dahej plastics park to be operational by 2016 It will give major boost to polymer processing in state More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HR panel orders probe into custodial death State Human Rights Commission has ordered probe into alleged custodial death of a man at Bahraich’s Jarwal Road police station on Monday. VHP urges Hindus to unite for Ram Temple Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday called upon the Hindus to “unite as a single entity by shunning caste as the community faces bigger challenges in the form of Ram temple construction and conversions among others”. 50 youth duped on pretext of job in UAE Scores of unemployed youth of Gonda district were duped of lakhs of rupees in the name of providing jobs in Abu Dhabi. A case has been registered with Umribegumganj police and two teams have been formed to go to Etah and Ghaziabad for further investigations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		2 schoolgirls give birth in Odisha hostels Two minor schoolgirls staying at government-run hostels gave birth within the last fortnight in Odisha. Odisha reignite hope with grit Batsmen hold firm after bowlers dismiss Saurashtra for 152 State fails to provide jobs to tech grads The state government's initiative to provide jobs to technical degree holders has brought negligible results in past five years, if statictics are an indicator. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal student falls from para-sail, suffers injury An MBA aspirant suffered injuries while she was landing during the para-sail event organised in the Bhoj adventure fest at Kaliasot on Sunday. Nishant Warwade launches Bhoj Adventure Fest 2015 in Bhopal The high-octane Bhoj Adventure Fest 2015 was launched this Friday with city collector and district magistrate Nishant Warwade sharing details about the exciting days to come. Chhapari Palang staged at Rajasthan Mahotsav-2015 at Bharat Bhawan in Bhopal The folk styles of Rajasthan and Maharashtra were interwoven in a play Chhapari Palang, staged on the seventh day of the Rajasthan Mahotsav-2015 at Antarang Hall of Bharat Bhawan. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Traffic cops on challan issuing spree In an unprecedented move, Panchkula traffic police has challaned 5,250 vehicles in the first month of the 2015, under various categories of the challan policy. Tagore Theatre to offer haven for art lovers, artists By the end of 2015, Tagore Theatre will undergo a makeover and offer a haven for art lovers of the city, especially those involved with performing arts. Kin accuse police of shoddy probe in missing woman case A family has accused the police of going slow in its investigation into a case of a missing woman.Ranjeet Kaur, 55, disappeared from her house in Phase I on January 23. More Chandigarh News»

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