News Digest: Overhaul education, infuse Hindu thought, says RSS neta

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 09, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Overhaul education, infuse Hindu thought, says RSS neta ashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Krishna Gopal on Monday stressed on “complete overhaul” of Indian education saying “only assimilation of Hindu thoughts into country’s education can provide perfection of means and finish confusion of ends”. Change in MCI code to exclude docs' association not notified The controversy over the Indian Medical Association (IMA) endorsing/validating Kent water purifiers has raised the issue of regulation of professional associations of doctors. Note-for-vote scam: Telangana Congress demands Naidu's resignation The Telangana Congress on Monday asked Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu to resign from his post to facilitate a fair probe into the cash-for-vote case. More India News»

		Business
		Rs 1.5L cr loans to power may turn NPAs: Banks Banks are facing the prospect of at least Rs 1.5 lakh crore of their loans to around two dozen power projects turning non-performing on account of a new rule that mandates them to provide for bad debts if the project cost exceeds 10% of the original estimate due to delays. All brands of instant noodles go off shelves Nestle’s packaged food products sold under mother brand Maggi have been hit hard following allegations that the company’s instant noodles sold under the same brand are high on lead content. Over 200 foreign funds to call on India Inc, govt The recent spate of selling in the Indian equity market by foreign funds notwithstanding, more than 200 foreign funds are coming to India for a three-day conference to meet Union and state ministers, top executives of leading Indian companies as well as analysts. More Business News»

		Environment
		China's greenhouse gases could peak early, ease climate fears: Study China's greenhouse gas emissions could peak by 2025, five years earlier than indicated by Beijing, a development that could help limit the mounting risks of global warming, a study by the London School of Economics (LSE) showed on Monday. Badkhal lake in Faridabad on way to revival Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has said steps are being taken to revive Badkhal lake here to once again attract tourists and a company has been tasked to with the job analysing the reasons behind the drying up of the water body. Rs 7.4cr plan to relocate people of Kozhikode's forests In a first in the conservation history of the state, tribal development funds amounting to Rs 7.4 crore will be transferred to the forest department to relocate the families living in constant fear of wild animal attacks inside the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. More Environment News»

		World
		Clinton downplays personal ties to overdose deaths It has become a recurrent moment in Hillary Clinton’s speeches as she campaigns for the presidency: softening her voice to a hush, she says she wants to end the “quiet epidemic” of Americans dying from overdoses of painkillers and other drugs. Jihadists' slave markets sell girls at any price: UN envoy Teenage girls abducted by Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria are being sold in slave markets "for as little as a pack of cigarettes," the UN envoy on sexual violence said on Monday. Putin to seek friendly ear with Pope visit Increasingly isolated by the West, Vladimir Putin will hope to find a friendly ear in Pope Francis at their meeting Wednesday, but experts say the Russian President may have misjudged the mood. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shahid's wedding between July 5 and 8? A segment of the media hinted that Shahid Kapoor would marry on July 10. Ajay Devgn knows which film won't do well Ajay Devgn, 46, may have given many blockbusters that were pure entertainers, but he is always remembered for his performance-based roles in films like Zakhm, The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Gangaajal and many such. This light-eyed actress is heartbroken again This Bollywood beauty — the reigning star of the ’90s — has not been lucky in matters of the heart. More Entertainment News»

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		Sports
		Indian team hits the nets in Mirpur on arrival The Indian team arrived by a morning flight as they get set to take on the hosts in a one-off Test starting on Wednesday followed by a three-ODI series. Football needs 'integrity': Obama on Fifa scandal Barack Obama said that it was crucial that global football ensure the "integrity" of the sport, when asked about the corruption scandal engulfing Fifa. India need to execute their plans vs B'desh: McGrath Australian pace great Glenn McGrath said that Indian team would need to execute their plans properly during their one-off Test match against Bangladesh. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple unveils iOS 9 for iPhones, iPads iOS 9, the next version of the software that powers Apple's mobile devices, will support iPhone 4S and above, iPad 2 and above, all iPad mini models, and iPod touch fifth-generation. Apple's Siri goes 'Proactive' with iOS 9 to take on Google Now Apple's Siri now has word recognition error rate of 5%, which is less than the 8% error rate of Google Now that was announced last week at I/O 2015. H-1B visa fight to get tougher for IT companies Immigration and visa issues, which have long plagued the IT sector, could come back to hurt Indian IT services companies this year. More Technology News»

		Education
		Jams on Ring Road after cave-in Traffic on Ring Road crawled on Monday after a section of the road between Aradhana Enclave and Dhaula Kuan caved in on Sunday night. Choose course over college Be it the classic dilemma of choosing between the best-reputed college and one’s favourite course or doubts over which course one should go for, there was an answer to every question at The Times of India’s Mission Admission seminar. SC extends stay on AIPMT results till June 12 The Supreme Court on Monday extended till June 12 the stay on declaration of results of the CBSE's All India Pre-Medical Test, when the court may take a call on pleas seeking re-conduct of the test following alleged irregularities in the May 3 examination. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		MIM slams Saamna piece on 'illegal mosques' Reacting to an editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna on Monday, which suggested that thousands of mosques and dargahs in the state have come up illegally on government land, Majlise Ittihadul Muslimeen (MIM) accused the party of communalizing the issue. Mumbai Metro boasts of 99% punctuality Mumbai Metro, which completed its first anniversary on June 8, boasts of 99% punctuality and zero cancellation. The Metro, on an average, runs 368 services on weekdays with an average frequency of 3.48 minutes. Consumer rights body asks HC to defer hikes in auto, taxi fare Consumer rights body Mumbai Grahak Panchayat has approached the Bombay high court to defer the proposed auto and taxi fare hike in light of the Maharashtra government’s decision to junk the Hakim committee. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kejriwal opens fist to pay, stop the stink Reaching out to one of his biggest support groups on Monday, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced an advance of Rs 500 crore for East and North municipal corporations to pay April and May salaries of sanitation workers, teachers and doctors. BJP says CM's dialogue move unconstitutional Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to hold a dialogue with sanitation workers has not gone down well with BJP, which controls all three municipal corporations. Corporation workers protest at CM's house : Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may have drawn a crowd of municipal workers to his ‘dialogue’ in Ramlila Maidan on Monday evening but the day started with a protest at his door by sanitation workers who have not been paid salaries. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IISc meet comes home for first time For the first time, the IISc's Global Conference will be held on its Bengaluru campus later this month, with a host of scientists, including Isro chief AS Kiran Kumar and principal scientific adviser to the Centre R Chidambaram, expected to speak on various scientific challenges. Bomb blast victim seeks Rs 10 lakh relief NS Leesha, a 20-year-old girl who was injured in the April 2013 bomb blast near the BJP headquarters, has moved the high court seeking interim relief of Rs 10 lakh. Panel to look into denotification Arkavathy allottees can look forward to having their grievances redressed when the justice Kempanna Commission, probing the denotification of Arkavathy Layout from 2003, begins its sittings from July 18. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TDP leaders rue `inaction' by governor TDP leaders on Monday blamed governor ESL Narasimhan for the relations between AP and Telangana going from bad to worse in the wake of the note-for-vote scam. According to them, the crisis got precipitated due to the governor's inaction. No truth in allegation of ill-treatment, say Hyderabad cops The Hyderabad police on Monday refuted allegations that the cash-for-vote case accused TDP MLA A Revanth Reddy was ill-treated at the Special Investigation Team (SIT) police station. Andhra cabinet meet today to counter Telangana moves Raising the confrontation with Telangana over the Revanth episode to another level, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has convened an emergency meeting of his cabinet in the city on Tuesday morning. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Back to school - A lesson in economics Many schools insist that parents buy supplies exclusively from within, and more than what is required. Doctors must be aware of drug allergy, say experts When it is most common for people who are unwell to drop by a clinic for a shot or medication, what does one do when the medication causes more problems than the original ailment the patient was treated for? Suburbs battle water crisis as wells go dry The brunt of summer may have passed, but residents in the suburbs are still feeling parched as they battle a severe water crisis. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Adani companies to raise Rs 25,000 crore via bonds The $10-billion Adani group will raise around Rs 25,000 crore through global bonds in the next couple of months through two of its companies —Adani Ports and Adani Transmission — to reduce interest costs and finance new projects. Board e-watch may be copied by India Students appearing in their class X and class XII board exams across the country may soon find CCTVs keeping an eye over them. Gujarat’s success with electronic surveillance inside the exam halls may get national acceptance. Cyclonic storm Ashobaa to spare Gujarat The deep depression in the Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Ashobaa’ and is expected to further develop into a ‘super cyclonic storm’ in next 24-36 hours, the weather office said. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rise in mercury also brings skin diseases With mercury crossing 45-degree mark, patients visiting OPD at government hospitals are complaining of skin diseases like sun burn, melasma (a dark skin discolouration that appears on sun-exposed areas of the face), photo-dermatitis and folliculitis (shaving or clothes that rub the skin to irritate follicles). Students, teachers undergo training for first Yoga Day In order to make International Yoga Day on June 21 successful, students, teachers, government employees and others are receiving training from yoga gurus. One killed as Nishads' protest turns violent One protester died and more than a dozen — including three policemen — were injured as members of Nishad community, demanding scheduled caste status, blocked rail traffic at Siha Par Halt in Sahjanwa area on the outskirts of Gorakhpur on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI arrests Shibu Soren's kin in horse-trading case CBI on Monday arrested B N Manjhi, father of JMM legislator Sita Soren, from his apartment in Bhubaneswar, in connection with the alleged horse-trading case of countermanded Rajya Sabha elections in 2012. Prawn units face closure The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) is planning to slap closure notices on three prawn processing units at Mancheswar Industrial Estate here for functioning without the mandatory 'consent to operate' (CTO). With ad for CIC, government ends 'babudom' in Odisha info panel For the first time since the Odisha Information Commission was formed in October 2005, the state government has invited applications for the post of the chief information commissioner (CIC), ending the decade-long tradition of appointing retired bereaucrats to the post. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Mines to be e-auctioned for transparency: Tomar Under the new mining policy of the Narendra Modi Centre, mining blocks will be allotted only through e-auctioning and Madhya Pradesh will be first state to start the practice. SAIL to come to Bundelkhand, MOIL in Balaghat Steel Authority of India (SAIL) will start a vitrification plant in Chhattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh and MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited) a ferro-alloy plant in naxal-affected Balaghat. Couple tonsured, branded, forced to drink urine for "falling in love" in Madhya Pradesh A teenaged youth and a married woman who ran away from a village in Madhya Pradesh to get married, were caught thrashed, tonsured, paraded wearing a garland of footwear and forced to drink urine after branding their faces with hot iron rods. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh-based startup gets $5m funding The city-based startup, 'Jugnoo', a hyperlocal app that allows users to call auto-rickshaws through their smartphones, has received funding of $5million. Minor among 3 arrested for kidnapping, killing Three youths, including a teenager, were arrested on Monday for killing the son of a Kaithal-based building contractor after kidnapping him. HC refuses to vacate stay on quota for promotion to SC employees Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday refused to vacate stay on its orders of restraining Haryana government from keeping 20% seats for Class III and IV employees belonging to scheduled caste (SC) category in departmental promotions. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Tipu's armoury will roll across to new location

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 08, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Tipu's armoury will roll across to new location US firm will relocate centuries-old monument to facilitate track doubling. Now, trek to Mount Kailash in just 2.5 days as China opens new route The pilgrimage to Kailash-Mansarovar will be a breeze from June 22, thanks to a new route allowed by the Chinese government. Instead of trekking for 12 days over rugged terrain at altitudes up to 19,500 feet as they have been doing for centuries now, pilgrims to Mount Kailash in south western Tibet will be driven all through the Tibetan plateau from Nathula in Sikkim. 'Thambis' in arms: Story of Madras Sappers Conceived by British as support group, they are the pride of Indian Army. More India News»

		Business
		High parent FII hits insurance FDI in joint ventures Confusion over the definition of “Indian management” is stalling discussions over foreign direct investment (FDI) in some of the largest insurance joint ventures. Govt plans news jobs data to aid policy making The government is working on comprehensive jobs data, which would include annual and quarterly surveys to help economic management, the country’s chief statistician has said. Eros dumps TV after activist investors seek digital push Shareholder activism has stalled the television foray of Eros International Media Ltd prompting Bollywood's biggest studio to focus instead on building a digital streaming service keeping pace with rapid strides in India's mobile internet market. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rs 7.4cr plan to relocate people of Kozhikode's forests In a first in the conservation history of the state, tribal development funds amounting to Rs 7.4 crore will be transferred to the forest department to relocate the families living in constant fear of wild animal attacks inside the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Beijing struggles to cut smog More than a year since Chinese Premier Li Keqiang declared war on pollution across the country, Beijing's massive anti-smog fight is transforming this 20-million-person metropolis in ways both big and small. Still, as was evident on several days over the past week, when a thick gray pall filled the streets, the Chinese smog battle is far from won. Line transect method apt for elephant count: researchers Researchers have strongly favoured the line transect method for estimating elephant population with greater accuracy in order to boost conservation efforts. More Environment News»

		World
		Turkey ruling party loses majority in blow for Erdogan Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's legislative elections, dealing a severe blow to strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ambition to expand his powers. US woman sets out on 6k-mile Pacific crossing by rowboat The best part of being on the ocean for weeks at a time, says Sonya Baumstein, is the stars. Back me on EU referendum or quit: UK PM to ministers British Prime Minister David Cameron sought to quell fresh signs of rebellion in his Conservative Party over Europe, warning ministers they will have to back his European Union strategy or leave his government. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Top actress a nuisance in her building? A top Bollywood actress, who has two apartments in the same suburban high-rise is highly unpopular with the residential complex children. It is said that she behaves like too much of a diva especially when it comes to using the in-house amenities. Ajay-Kajol in Bulgaria at the same time? One hears that Ajay Devgn and Kajol, who are both on independent professional ventures, will be in the same country and perhaps even in the same hotel at the same time. Ajay has already flown to Bulgaria on June 3 for a 10-day recce for his directorial venture Shivaay. Star teenagers to watch out for! Watch out for the hottest teenage star kids in B-town. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Human 'Ken' doll in Brazil dies after battle with cancer A 20-year-old Brazilian man who shot to fame after spending $50,000 on surgery to transform himself into a human version of Barbie's boyfriend 'Ken' has died after a five-month battle with cancer. Britain's team of 'disease detectives' to help the world The UK is planning to set up a team of doctors who will travel across the world sniffing out the deadliest pathogens and investigate the most severe disease outbreaks. Now, aircraft wings that can 'self heal' on the fly Even the researchers involved in the project describe it as “verging on science fiction”. More Science News»

		Sports
		Wawrinka stuns Djokovic to win maiden French Open title Stan Wawrinka shattered Novak Djokovic's dream of a career Grand Slam on Sunday when he became the oldest winner of the French Open in 25 years. Russia, Qatar World Cups could be taken away: Report Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their WC hosting rights if evidence emerges of bribery in the bidding process, says chairman of Fifa's compliance committee. Learnt enough, need to achieve now: Virat Kohli India's new Test captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said the days of learning are long over and his cricket team would be solely focused on delivering results. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Rs 1.1 crore house sold on Snapdeal Since the launch of the real estate category in August 2014, Snapdeal has sold over hundreds of houses across various price segments. Fitness gadgets review: Xiaomi Mi Band, Sennheiser Sports Made a resolution to stay fit but not sure if you're doing it right? Want to know if you're getting enough sleep? Own more than one smartphone? 5 things you can do More Technology News»

		Education
		Avenues abound: Making a career out of care With colleges offering multiple options under each discipline, picking the right course that gives careers a push often becomes a challenge. Paramedics don't just take patients to hospital When there is an accident on the road, chaos erupts, people crowd the scene and then someone calls an ambulance. Course cursor - Make things happen Depending on one's specialisation, an MTech degree in mechanical engineering can lead to careers in diverse sectors. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Safety first: In case of fire, avoid taking elevator Safety guidelines clearly state that lifts, including the fire lift, in buildings should first be grounded if a blaze breaks out and power ought not to be switched off for the entire building. Mumbai's Powai blaze: Many saved using lift Witnesses said many residents had been rescued using the two lifts of the fire-affected Powai building, before they got stuck on the 14th floor, when the power supply went off. Fire officials will study what went wrong in Mumbai's Powai blaze Fire brigade officials are reconstructing Saturday’s firefighting operation at the Powai building for debriefing and analysis with the help of CCTV footage and witnesses. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		4 students arrested for truck heist A group of four students were arrested after they robbed a container truck near Vasant Kunj in the wee hours of Sunday. The truck was filled with spare parts of tractors worth Rs 40 lakh, which was to be delivered to a factory in Haryana. MHA may give police chief power to appeal The Union home ministry is planning to empower the Delhi Police commissioner to file appeal in court cases and appoint public prosecutors without taking the city government’s nod, a move which is unlikely to go down well with the AAP dispensation. Tipplers rejoice! Micro-brews soon This is one news the capital’s lager lovers will greet with loud cheers. The excise department of Delhi government has proposed allowing micro-brew pubs in Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		HC: Detention can't go beyond 3 months Observing that a person's detention under the Goonda Act cannot be extended beyond three months at one go, the Karnataka high court has ordered the release of a Viveknagar resident, accused of anti-social activities and jailed under the act. Kerala businessman held in illegal mining case The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka police set up to probe illegal mining arrested Kerala businessman Philip Jacob from a hotel in Kochi on Sunday. Cops to revive prefixed autos Prefixed auto stands are likely to start operations once again at 16 locations in the city, this time with the help of Google Maps to fix the fares. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		One year on, Naidu on the defensive After nine years in political oblivion, Chandrababu Naidu returned as chief minister of a truncated Andhra Pradesh on June 8, 2014. State still awaits special category status, incentives It has been 12 months since the state was carved up into two, leaving behind wounds which are yet to heal.Nevertheless, the Chandrababu Naidu government is trying its best to achieve economic development. Neglected, Rayalaseema seethes In the very first year of his government, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu appears to be sowing the seeds for a separate Rayalaseema agitation by ignoring Anantapur, Kurnool and Kadapa districts. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Urban alienation, broken families take heavy toll on Chennai's children Last Wednesday, two children were found dead in side an apartment in Madurovoyal. Chennai's day out amid tides and trash What six year old Shivram of Ashok Nagar did on Sunday was not what he did normally on a holiday. Commercial court road map in place to fasttrack cases In a bid to fast track big ticket commercial litigation pending in courts, the Centre has proposed to set up commercial divisions in all high courts and form district-level commercial courts in all states. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mumbai woman becomes mother at 60 Punji Patel feels triumphant at becoming a mother at the age of 60."You're seldom blessed with the joy of becoming a mother at this age," she said. Parked cars easy targets for smash-n-grab gangs You are driving when you decide to stop to purchase something you had forgotten to buy. Ahmedabad youth helps Muslim enterprises thrive Saiyed Anwar Ali had been struggling to keep his organic farming business in Dakor town of Kheda district afloat for the past five years. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rise in mercury also brings skin diseases With mercury crossing 45-degree mark, patients visiting OPD at government hospitals are complaining of skin diseases like sun burn, melasma (a dark skin discolouration that appears on sun-exposed areas of the face), photo-dermatitis and folliculitis (shaving or clothes that rub the skin to irritate follicles). Students, teachers undergo training for first Yoga Day In order to make International Yoga Day on June 21 successful, students, teachers, government employees and others are receiving training from yoga gurus. One killed as Nishads' protest turns violent One protester died and more than a dozen — including three policemen — were injured as members of Nishad community, demanding scheduled caste status, blocked rail traffic at Siha Par Halt in Sahjanwa area on the outskirts of Gorakhpur on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Prawn units face closure The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) is planning to slap closure notices on three prawn processing units at Mancheswar Industrial Estate here for functioning without the mandatory 'consent to operate' (CTO). With ad for CIC, government ends 'babudom' in Odisha info panel For the first time since the Odisha Information Commission was formed in October 2005, the state government has invited applications for the post of the chief information commissioner (CIC), ending the decade-long tradition of appointing retired bereaucrats to the post. Plus II application process starts today The application process for Plus II admissions begins on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Last post: Buch sahib still throbs in Bhopal's hearts A man whom I thought to be immortal died. Pul Bogda flares up as bulldozers roll in, 8 hurt At least 36 homes and shops were demolished amid heavy police force at Pul Bogda bridge near Jehangirabad on Sunday. Incentive to government colleges with good NAAC grade Higher education department has decided to award cash incentives to government colleges who have recently received grades from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh kids score big in 'International Olympiad' City students came out on top in the recently held International Olympiad in Delhi.Jairaj Singh Basur, a Class III student of Vivek High School, made the city proud by clinching the "international rank". Two gun shop owners held, 9 illegal arms seized Police on Sunday arrested two persons and seized illegal arms and ammunition, including 9 revolvers and pistols, at Kotkapura in Faridkot district and Abohar in Fazilka district. Sikhs protest in London against 1984 riot As many as 20,000 people of Britain's Sikh community marched though the streets in London to commemorate tens of thousands of Sikhs massacred during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. More Chandigarh News»

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