News Digest: This government should have the grace to acknowledge the work done by the UPA: P Chidambaram

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 02, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		This government should have the grace to acknowledge the work done by the UPA: P Chidambaram You have misunderstood the context in which “suit boot sarkar” was used. As I understand it, it is a short hand way of saying that this government has been pro corporate rather than pro- farmer or pro poor or pro- working class. Tamil nadu gets $300mn from World Bank to improve roads The World Bank has sanctioned a loan of US $300 million (around Rs 1,800 crore) for Tamil Nadu to improve its roads. The line of credit is part of the second Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project. Accused from Jindal group came to me for favourable verdict: Judge A hearing into a Coalgate-related case on Monday began on an embarrassing note for the defendants as the judge hinted that he had “again” been approached by an accused in alleged pursuit of a favourable verdict. More India News»

		Business
		7.5% Q4 GDP growth may be revised downward The high January-March GDP growth figure of 7.5%, which elevated India to the position of the fastest growing large economy in the world, even ahead of China for the comparable period, may be short-lived as there is a high probability of its downward revision in about three months. 'Rent seeking' cos unhappy with govt: Piyush Goyal Coal, power and renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal, on Monday, described the section of industry unhappy with the slow pace of change on the ground in Narendra Modi's first year in office as rent seeking and unable to adjust in the new transparent era ushered in by the BJP-led government. Pawan Munjal new Hero MotoCorp chairman Passing the baton to his son Pawan Munjal, top industrialist Brijmohan Lall Munjal today stepped aside as Executive Chairman of two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp to take up an non-executive role. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change boosts rain in Africa's Sahel region: Study Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. Feeling breathless in 'gas chamber' Delhi As the Centre and state governments in NCR dither on fixing air quality, the capital’s image is taking a beating and its residents are paying the price of bad air with their health. New round of UN talks seeks a shape to climate deal UN climate talks were to resume in Bonn on Monday, tasked with sculpting a historic deal on greenhouse gases due to be sealed in Paris little more than six months from now. More Environment News»

		World
		Migrant children face labour, sex exploitation in Italy In a cavernous market just outside Rome, migrant boys from North Africa shunt trolleys stacked high with crates of melons, garlic, tomatoes, strawberries and other Italian produce. Kerry heads home after breaking his leg US Secretary of State John Kerry left Europe for the United States aboard a special military aircraft on Monday after breaking his leg in a cycling accident. Up to 70 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash Up to 70 people were killed in Nigeria, many of them burnt alive, when a fuel tanker crashed into a busy bus station in the southeast city of Onitsha and exploded, Red Cross officials said on Monday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Exclusive: Salman Khan in 'Selfie le le re' song In his upcoming Eid release, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Salman Khan’s introduction in the film is with a song titled ‘Selfie le le re’ that has been composed by Pritam and choreographed by Remo D’Souza. I was almost a loser in 'Judaai': Anil Kapoor When the star cast of Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do arrived in Ahmedabad, it looked like a family on a fun trip. Team Dil Dhadakne Do with Milkha Singh According to the promise made, Farhan Akhtar held a special screening of Dil Dhadakne Do for Milkha Singh. The cast and crew was also present for the special screening and even clicked pictures with the great sprinter. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Indian students bag 30K euro jackpot from Airbus A team of Indian students have won the global 30,000 euro jackpot from Airbus for creating the world’s first airplane that generates its own power by the vibration of its wings which can later be used to power in-flight systems. Groups press FDA to approve 'women's Viagra' Those questions are being raised in a campaign that is pressing the Food and Drug Administration to approve a pill aimed at restoring lost libido in women. Bengaluru firm researches on treating Pompe, a rare disorder Nidhi Shirol, 14, is battling a rare disease, Pompe. The absence of sugar-storing enzyme in her body has made all the difference. Her family spends a whopping Rs 1 crore every year on treatment. More Science News»

		Sports
		Don't yet know about my role in advisory committee: Ganguly Despite being unclear about his role in the BCCI advisory committee, Sourav Ganguly is happy to be clubbed with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. Djokovic, Nadal to meet in French Open quarterfinals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will clash in a French Open quarterfinal blockbuster in one of the sport's most-eagerly awaited clashes of recent times. Roger Federer reaches 11th French Open quarterfinal Second seed Roger Federer reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 11th time on Monday with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over France's Gael Monfils. More Sports News»

		Technology
		13 companies barred from applying for H-1B visa In sales, Snapdeal closes in on Flipkart Online marketplace Snapdeal has hit a sales run rate of $3.5 billion this month, what is known as gross merchandise value (GMV) in e-commerce parlance, bringing it closer to the scale of Flipkart, the country’s largest e-tailer. DoT panel submits report on net neutrality A telecom department panel on net neutrality submitted its report to the communications & IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad over the weekend. More Technology News»

		Education
		Maharashtra SSC exam result likely to be announced this weekend The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is likely to declare the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam result by this weekend. For The Budding Engineer... Exam season has ended, but testing times have not. Students are now stressed out over what career path to choose. Engineering is a popular choice, mainly because people believe the stream has a wide range of career options and career growth, offers social status, and is a well-trodden path to success. Engineering streams are aplenty, and students are often undecided over what stream is best suited for them. TOI seeks to list out a few engineering streams and why that stream is meant for you. Bengalureans top 6 of 7 streams in CET, but city ranking drops Students from Bengaluru have excelled in CET 2015, topping the six of the seven streams. However, Bengaluru’s overall ratings have dropped, with 39 students in the top 10 ranks across the seven streams, down from 45 last year. More Education News»

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		Delhi
		Uber driver tries to kiss passenger in Gurgaon A 21-year-old woman has accused the driver of an Uber cab of trying to kiss her after she got off at her destination in Gurgaon on May 29, landing the taxi-hailing company in a fresh controversy barely six months after the alleged rape of a passenger in Delhi led to the service being banned in the capital. Plea for equal relief after boy's school assault As a 12-year-old boy he was grabbed from inside his school and sexually assaulted by senior students. Faced with severe psychological trauma the boy was forced to change his school and shift home to another south Delhi colony. Boy, grandfather killed as SUV hits scooter A 15-year-old boy and his grandfather were mowed down by a speeding Toyota Fortuner near Ashoka Niketan traffic signal, Yojna Vihar crossing, on Monday morning. Rishab, a Class VII student of Amity International School, Vasundhara, was riding pillion on his grandfather’s scooter. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Apathetic Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike turns KR Park into junkyard Food waste, used paper plates, construction material, dry leaves - name it and you'll find it in this dumpyard. It's not a landfill we're talking about but a premier lung space in the city. Bangalore KSRTC launches washing machine for buses Now KSRTC buses will get a soap bath in an automatic washing machine in depots in Bengaluru. Engineering graduate caught for selling ganja An engineering graduate from Odisha, who came in search of a job in the city was caught while he was found selling ganja his single room accommodation from BTM Layout II stage in the city on Saturday. More Bangalore News»

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		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu lifts power cuts for industries In a big relief to industries, saddled with high production capacity but low demand, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced lifting of power cuts from June 5. While the 20% power cut for high tension users during non-peak hours would be eased completely, the 90% load shedding during peak hour between 6pm and 10pm would be lifted only up to September 30. Woman dies falling from joyride A 42-year-old woman died on Monday after she slipped down from a ‘Frisbee ride’ at an exhibition set up on Lady Willingdon College grounds on Kamarajar Salai on Sunday night. Woman dies after falling from amusement ride in Chennai A 42-year-old woman died after she fell from an amusement ride at an exhibition on Lady Willingdon College Grounds in Chennai on Sunday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pens worth Rs 5 lakhs stolen A stationery store in Ambawadi was targeted by thieves who decamped with Rs 1.10 lakh in cash and 43 high-end pens worth Rs 5 lakh. Police have started investigation on the basis of the CCTV footage found from the spot. Builder's kin crashes SUV into 12 people, kills 2 A father-son duo was crushed to death and 10 others injured when a speeding SUV driven by a builder’s kin, who is a resident of near by Shah-e-Alam area, ran over people sleeping outside their hutments near Chandola lake, at 2.30 am on Monday. Follow tariff orders, GERC tells GUVNL The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has warned the state-run Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) to comply ‘scrupulously’ with its tariff orders in the case of making payments to the solar photovoltaic power project developers. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Year 2020 to see 7 million deaths due to tobacco' Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) organised a CME (continuous medical education) at AMA Hall on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2015 on Sunday to highlight the ill effects of tobacco and treatment of tobacco related cancers. Neglected 300-yr-old Ayurvedic manuscripts to be preserved Regional Manuscript Library, the lone government manuscript library in the state, has added to its treasure around 300-year-old manuscripts of medical papers and volumes penned by Ayurvedacharyas, who have elaborated symptoms and cure of common and chronic diseases by Himalayan herbs. Woman kingpin among five vehicle lifters held The district police, with the help of crime branch and Jhunsi police, busted an inter-state gang of vehicles thieves, by arresting its kingpin Sweta Gupta and five gang members. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Niramaya served 4.40 lakh in its first month: Govt Around 4.40 lakh patients benefitted from the government’s free medicine scheme 'Niramaya' in the past one month after it was rolled out on May 1, the government said on Monday. Orissa CM raps top cops for robbery at ex-judge's house As police groped in dark about Saturday’s armed robbery at the house of retired Orissa high court judge P K Mohanty in Cuttack, chief minister Naveen Patnaik pulled up DGP Sanjeev Marik and twin cities commissioner of police R P Sharma on Monday and directed them to crack the case immediately. Hectic parleys to locate IIM site at Sambalpur During his two-day visit, Sahoo said he would hold discussions with the district administration on Monday to provide inputs to the state government for replying to the queries of ministry of human resources development in New Delhi on June 5. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP scores poorly in social infra: ASSOCHAM Madhya Pradesh government needs to take significant steps to improve social infrastructure for equitable development and social empowerment for sustainable economic growth. Lightning kills one at Khajuraho, causes little damage to temple A 17 year old girl died after being struck by lightning at western group of temples in Khajuraho. Tribal woman gang raped in Shivpuri Suspected of practicing witchcraft, a tribal woman was gang raped at a distant village in Shivpuri in northern Madhya Pradesh on late Saturday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Buns or braids, keep it messy, girls Summer definitely gives girls with long hair a tough time.And keeping those tresses flowing at a party means inviting even more trouble. Man held for smuggling illicit liquor A man was arrested by police department's anti-narcotics and anti-illicit liquor wing with possession of 11 cartons of illicit alcohol on Monday. Making Ludhiana a better place to breathe These young innovative minds of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College may help reduce air pollution with smokeless biomass briquettes machine with waste materials like saw dust, coffee husk, coconut shells, agro-waste and paddy straw. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Govt deliberately delaying one-rank, one-pension: Congress

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 01, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Govt deliberately delaying one-rank, one-pension: Congress "The government is deliberately delaying the OROP scheme," Congress spokesman Ajay Maken said. PM Modi says govt committed to one-rank, one-pension, tells veterans to be patient Modi, however, counselled patience to the veterans, who constitute a vocal 25-lakh strong community. Narendra Modi to visit Ramakrishna Math, Dhakeshwari temple on Bangladesh visit Modi also plans to touch Hindu destinations in Dhaka by visiting the state-owned Dhakeshwari temple, known as the Dhakeshwari Jatiyo Mandir. More India News»

		Business
		Govt ranking states on 'ease of business': Sitharaman There might be misgivings on the Modi government's 'Make in India' pitch in certain quarters but the enterprise shown by states is "the biggest and happiest outcome" of the scheme, commerce minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Uber appoints Amit Jain as India president Taxi-hailing smartphone app, Uber has appointed Amit Jain as its India head, a first-of-a-kind position created for any market by the San Francisco-based startup which is battling fierce competition from its bigger rival Ola locally. India on marathon path: Uday Kotak Confident that India is on a 'marathon' growth path, eminent banker Uday Kotak has said that the markets should not look for any 'steroids' even as he warned against excessive debt exposure of the corporates. More Business News»

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		World
		US Senate to let NSA spy program lapse The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Sunday reforming a controversial program that collects Americans' telephone call records, but final passage appeared doubtful before the surveillance system expires at midnight. Australian opposition party to propose gay marriage law Australia's political opposition plans to harness momentum from the Irish gay marriage referendum by proposing a law on Monday that would recognize same-sex marriages, something the country's conservative prime minister is against. Obamas visit Biden family after death of VP's son U.S. President Barack Obama visited Vice President Joe Biden and his family on Sunday to offer condolences after the death of Biden's son, Beau. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Hrithik to soon launch another signature line Post the launch of fitness clothing and casual everyday wear under his brand HRX, Hrithik Roshan is now set to launch the HRX Signature Collection — a line that is as unique as the actor himself. Sex symbols of Bollywood 'Dunno Y 2' trailer sparks curiosity The trailer of Dunno Y 2.. Life Is A Moment, sequel to Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyun, has sparked a curiosity with its tongue-in-cheek humour. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Soon, your clothes can be turned into touchscreens Tech giant Google is planning to make clothes act like touchscreens by weaving conductive yarns into textiles. In a first, China unveils facial-recognition ATM Chinese researchers have successfully developed the first automated teller machine (ATM) with facial recognition technology to reduce the risk of theft, media reports said. Hypnotize to fertilize? Fertility specialists are using hypnotherapy and meditation to improve conception rates in women undergoing IVF More Science News»

		Sports
		Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis sail into French Open quarterfinals Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their winning run as they advanced to the quarterfinal of the French Open women's doubles event on Sunday. No decision on Indo-Pak cricket series: Sushma Swaraj No decision has yet been taken on Indo-Pak cricket series, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday. Deepika Kumari wins bronze in Archery World Cup Deepika Kumari outclassed Chang Hye Jin of Korea in straight sets to clinch the bronze medal in the women's individual recurve event of the World Cup. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 basic rules for smartphones and tablets iPhone text crash bug hits Twitter and Snapchat The bug that can strike with simple text, also affects Twitter and permanently breaks Snapchat text chat. Power Bank review: One Plus, APC Smartphones technology has evolved leaps and bounds but battery backup still remains a pain point. More Technology News»

		Education
		Country motifs The founders of a brand that specialises in souvenirs from India on what inspired them to launch the collection Start now Desire, excitement, passion and a never-give-up spirit are among the key traits required to go entrepreneurial, says Praveen Sinha, founder and MD, jabong.com. Drive the change ​The automobile industry is an example of how manufacturing can transform the economy of an area and create jobs More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Parents, pupils flock to hear industry experts speak on lesser known careers The Mission Admission seminars on alternate careers, organized by The Times of India, gave students a chance to interact with professionals to help them decide on a career. Junior colleges went that extra mile to prepare students for big day High school, they say, is a lab. Hoisting the ambitions of several students, this year, junior colleges experimented with a new model of teaching. Result: A jump in overall scores. Domestic help drugs Malad couple, flees with jewellery A domestic help allegedly drugged his employers, husband-wife duo, in Malad on Friday night and is suspected to have fled with jewellery and other stuff. The police have registered a case of attempted murder and causing hurt by means of poison etc More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		CIC slams Delhi land-owning agencies for 'harassing' 77-year-old Pulling up three land-owning agencies of Delhi for “harassment’’ of land owners, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the land and building department and land acquisition collectors to provide information on compensation. 200 Delhi police teams to keep tab on Shab-e-Barat revellers The traffic police will deploy 200 teams to check revellers on Shab-e-Barat on Tuesday night. Luxury housing project under Delhi HC lens A proposed high-end luxury residential project on a five-acre land in prime area of south Delhi is under lens of the Delhi high court over the issue of possession rights. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		App to give info on land, plot number to buyers Eyeing a piece of land but unsure of buying it? Soon, finding out details of land records will be as easy as booking a cab on your smartphone — thanks to an app that will be unveiled in the next few weeks. All you need to do is key in your name and mobile number. Goa to tax pvt vehicles from border districts From Monday, the Goa government will levy taxes on private vehicles with border districts’ registration. It had previously exempted entry tax for private vehicles from border towns and taluks of Belagavi and Uttara Kannada. Techies hone skills of engg students Born to a farmer in a small Shivamogga village, communicating with ease was Chinmaya M’s biggest hurdle. Even his degree in electronics and communication hardly helped in boosting his confidence. His writing and technical skills also remained poor for a long time. However, things changed for the better when he met Shivaraj Dharne, an Intel veteran of 10 years. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Thanks to Hyderabad, KCR is on a roll A year after he got his new state, K Chandrasekhar Rao is on a roll. Reason: he has got Hyderabad. Parents use 'corrective rape' to 'straight'en their gay kids Imagine your parents getting you raped to bring you on to the right path! 4 kg gold hidden in plane toilets seized A ‘mysterious’ air passenger from Muscat made a vain bid to smuggle in four kilograms of gold biscuits by hiding them in toilets of an Air India flight that landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International (RGI) Airport in the wee hours of Saturday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		DMK unleashes a battery of talking heads on primetime TV A couple of months after the ruling AIADMK formed a nine-member panel for taking part in television debates, DMK came up with its list of 13 spokespersons. The committee comprises former MP TKS Elangovan, senior leaders like KS Radhakrishnan, students’ wing secretary Ila Pukazhendhi, former MLA M Appavu besides nine advocates. Jayalalithaa seeks PM help for return of fisherman's body Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use diplomatic channels to ensure that the body of a fisherman shot dead by suspected pirates near Saudi Arabia recently, was brought back to India. Late monsoon good news for state, keeps hot winds at bay The whole country is waiting with bated breath for the onset of south-west monsoon, the progress of which the India Meteorological Department has described as ‘sluggish’. This, however, could be good news for Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Naroda Gaam massacre: Missing riot case witness traced The city crime branch was finally able to track down early on Sunday morning a witness of the 2002 Naroda Gaam massacre case who had gone missing a day earlier. 5k women to keep hawk eye on anti-socials in Ahmedabad These 5,000 women attached to 500 Mahila Samitis formed in the city, are ready to strike and it is not only the anti-social elements who will have run for the cover, but the local police too will have to act fast to save their image. De-addiction clinic for tobacco users opens in Ahmedabad Clinic opens in city to counsel people on how to give up smoking. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad sizzles at 46.3 degrees C, rain expected soon Blistering weather conditions continue to prevail in the Sangam city, making life difficult for the denizens. Two auto thieves held in Allahabad, 16 bikes recovered Two members of a gang of auto thieves, active in Kydganj and Naini, were arrested on Saturday. Video-conferencing to link jails, courts All jails in the state would soon be connected to courts of respective districts with video-conferencing facility. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Police arrest ARSS chief for masterminding attack on railway officer Subash Agarwal, chairman of infrastructure conglomerate ARSS, was on Sunday arrested on charges of masterminding Saturday’s attack on a senior employee of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in Bhubaneswar. Gamang quits Congress, says his vote didn't fell Vajpayee government It was being speculated for a long time. On Saturday, it was made official. Former chief minister and nine-time MP Giridhar Gamang resigned from primary membership of Congress. Masked men tie up Pipili judge, rob his CDA house A group of masked robbers on Saturday looted ornaments, cash and a car worth around Rs 15 lakh from the house of retired Orissa high court judge PK Mohanty by tying up his entire family. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Gang member nabbed with stolen vehicles worth Rs 1 crore A member of an interstate vehicle lifters gang has been arrested and seven commercial vehicles worth over Rs 1 crore that he sold after allegedly changing engine and chassis number were recovered from him. 'Bapu' and 'Ek Kahani Bastar ki' staged at Shaheed Bhavan in Bhopal On the last day of the Children’s Theatre Festival, two plays, respectively titled Bapu (directed by Bishana Chouhan) and Ek Kahani Bastar Ki (directed by Saurabh Anant) were staged at Shaheed Bhavan. 'A Kind Of True Story' staged at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal The play A Kind Of True Story, directed by Kalyani Hiwale, was staged at Bharat Bhavan this weekend. The story of youngsters struggling to get work in Mumbai, the play was presented by a repertoire from tinsel town. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Painted rooftops: 500 buildings face Rs 50,000 penalty After finding that around 500 buildings have not painted their rooftops with green or post-office red colours, in compliance with the Himachal Pradesh high court orders, the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has now decided to impose heavy penalty on the defaulters. Facing staff crunch, building branch struggles with work The municipal corporation's building branch is facing an acute shortage of manpower. Taking the outdoors head-on Away from Ludhiana's polluted environs, a group of 12 women took the great outdoors head-on in the suburbs of the city on Sunday, shifting between cycling on tarmac and off-road tracks. More Chandigarh News»

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