News Digest: Blazing Army guns silence Congress' `Modi is soft on terror' charge

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 11, 2015
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		India
		Blazing Army guns silence Congress' `Modi is soft on terror' charge The covert action in Myanmar could blunt the Congress offensive against PM Narendra Modi that his chest size did not match up to his response to terror, a recurring theme in the opposition assault since the change of government. Mission pictures on the Net blunder: SF veteran One of the founders of India's special forces, Colonel K D Pathak (retd) is proud the Army hit insurgent camps in Myanmar after they killed 18 Indian soldiers. Hard to imagine similar operations on Pak soil: Experts The Army strikes inside Myanmar territory have led to speculation that these are signs of things to come on India's western border with Pakistan. More India News»

		Business
		Infosys' Sikka, CTS' D'Souza popular among employees Three Indian-origin CEOs - Cognizant's Francisco D'Souza, Infosys's Vishal Sikka and Adobe's Shantanu Narayen - are among recruitment marketplace Glassdoor's 50 highest rated CEOs in the US for 2015. Adoption irrevocable, MAM can't disown son: Lawyers Ace horse breeder and industrialist MAM Ramaswamy is attempting to shut the stable door after horses have bolted, feel jurists watching the unfolding family feud between the octogenarian Chettiar and his adopted son MAMR Muthiah. India beats major ecos in energy demand growth India’s energy consumption grew at 7.1% in 2014-15, the highest rate of increase among major economies, while energy production rose by 4% to record the fastest pace in five years, according to BP Plc’s Statistical Review of World Energy said on Wednesday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Conserve rainwater: Minister to Gurgaon administration In view of rapid water depletion here, Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh on Wednesday directed the local administration to ensure maximum conservation of rainwater during upcoming monsoon season. Govt okays ratification of Bunker Convention The government on Wednesday approved a proposal for India's accession to an international convention which ensures compensation for damage caused by ship bunker oil spills. Endangered vulture chick sighted in Bikaner A wild life conservator spotted a rare sight in Bikaner recently, a vulture chick. It belongs to the endangered long-billed vulture species. More Environment News»

		World
		'Headless body in topless bar': Author of iconic headline dies Headline writers are a damned lot. Time is tight, wordage limited, and against the ticking of the clock and constraints of space, they have to confect a headline that captures, accurately, the substance of the story, however long and complex the narrative might be. New York inmates on the run face high odds of capture The two escaped inmates from a New York maximum security prison have far outlasted the typical jailbreak period, according to experts and corrections data, as state and federal authorities were hunting them for the fifth straight day on Wednesday. MERS crisis: WHO team urges SKorea to reopen schools A joint South Korean-World Health Organization mission studying an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) recommended on Wednesday that schools be reopened, as they were unlikely to spread the disease, just as school boards recommended more be shut. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I did two actress' work and got paid for one' Kangana Ranaut is in high spirits after the success of her latest outing. But the actress believes with this, she is now pushing herself towards more. AbRam to Azad: The Famous Five under Five Aaradhya Bachchan started it all. When she was born, there was so much speculation on what her name would be and what she looked like. Ranveer keeps his promise to Deepika Ranveer Singh, who recently hosted an award function in Malaysia along with Arjun Kapoor, seems to have kept his promise. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Woman uses her ovary frozen at 13, gives birth In a medical breakthrough, a 28-year-old woman has become the first person in the world to give birth to a baby using ovarian tissue that was removed and frozen in her childhood. Chimps go bananas over `palm wine' Humans may not be the only primates who enjoy an occasional nip. In West Africa, scientists have found a group of chimpanzees who make a habit of pilfering alcoholic drinks. ISS shifts from its orbit after abrupt engine start A glitch at the International Space Station on Tuesday caused its position in orbit to change, but the crew was not in danger, the Russian space agency said. More Science News»

		Sports
		Dhawan hits 150* to lead Indian run charge against Bangladesh Shikhar Dhawan hit an unbeaten 150 and Murali Vijay hit a sedate 89 not out as India rattled up 239/0 on the first day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh. Virat Kohli era begins with attacking mindset Only time will tell whether picking five specialist bowlers in a Test proves a significant start to Kohli's captaincy stint. Lionel Messi faces trial over Rs 30 crore tax fraud Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Horacio Messi could face a trial over an alleged 4.1 million euros (Rs 30 crore approx) tax fraud. More Sports News»

		Technology
		iOS 9 features already available on Android While Apple didn’t give iOS a major overhaul visually, it did introduce some new features and upgrades to system apps. Interestingly, a number of these features have been available on Android phones and tablets for a long time, though they are not part of stock Android. Wipro raises fixed pay in compensation Wipro has reduced the variable component in the overall compensation of junior and mid-level employees effective June. Competing with Apple ruined BlackBerry: Former co-CEO Ex-BlackBerry co-chief executive Jim Balsillie said that Apple's introduction of the iPhone and BlackBerry's rushed attempt to match it was devastating. More Technology News»

		Education
		Degree in DU or a course abroad? Find the answers It's admission season, the time when hundreds of students step out of school to pursue higher studies. TOI's Mission Admission seminar today It's admission season, the time when hundreds of students step out of school to pursue higher studies. Policy derails plans of those who studied mass media The Delhi University's admission policy continues to confuse aspirants and this time it is the students with mass media in Class XII who are on the receiving end. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sharad Pawar stays at helm of NCP In last 15 years, NCP witnessed a series of set backs, but for Pawar, the year 2015 was worst in his political career spanning more than five decades. BJP's 'upper hand' has Sena legislators fuming Resentment is brewing in the Shiv Sena legislature party as many Sena MLAs think that the BJP government has been indifferent to popular issues raised by them over the last eight months. Impose noise curbs or face action: HC The HC on Wednesday warned the authorities of the state government and civic bodies of action for contempt of court if they did not comply with its directions to curb noise-pollution during festivals. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		In LG-CM war, governance a victim The turf war between Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung is taking a toll of governance and administration. NGT notice to states on Yamuna flow It is likely to be an important day for the lifeless Yamuna, as the National Green Tribunal is likely to take a decision on how its “ecological flow“ can be restored. IAF, cops to secure Rajpath for PM, stars Central Delhi will be on high alert on June 21 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other VIPs will perform Yoga at Rajpath. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Khader bats for yoga, debunks religion link Karnataka health minister UT Khader on Wednesday decried attempts to bring religion into the celebration of International Day of Yoga on June 21. No dark days: This is how KPTC will light up your life For ST Tayappa, a resident of Yelahanka, living in darkness had almost become a way of life. 'Delimitation will delay BBMP polls' The State Election Commission (SEC) on Wednesday informed the Karnataka high court that allowing delimitation of wards will only lead to delay in conducting BBMP polls. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Facing drought, Telangana shifts focus to dry crops In a major policy shift that could shape the future of agriculture in Telangana, the government on Wednesday said it was getting ready to grow dry crops such as ragi and bajra in view of an impending drought after the killer heat wave in the region. ACB denies phone tapping as procedure ACB officials said that when someone approaches them with a bribe complaint against a government official, the relationship between the complainant and the accused is checked first. Congress urges CBI probe into cash-for-vote Congress deputy floor leader T Jeevan Reddy has urged President Pranab Mukherjee to order a CBI probe into recent defections and the cash-for-vote scam. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		E-publishing firm CEO orders cocaine worth Rs 20,000 via courier, held The CEO of a multi-national company involved in e-publishing was nabbed on Wall Tax Road on Wednesday for the possession of 3.88g of the narcotic cocaine. Chettinad saga: I-T raids, case against Muthiah The drama continued for city-based Chettinad Group of Companies on Wednesday, a day after industrialist M A M Ramaswamy announced his decision to disown his adopted son and managing director of the group M A M R Muthiah. 1 in 15 school vehicles of Tamil Nadu unfit It might come as a rude shock to parents that one out of 15 school vehicles in the state are unfit for plying on roads, going by the inspection reports of transport department. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Over 10k engineering seats may stay vacant Over 10,000 engineering seats are likely to go vacant this year. 'MA in Education is equivalent to MEd' The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board decided at a meeting to consider Master of Arts in Education degree on a par with Master of Education degree for recruitment of teachers for the state-run schools. Aussies to study Indian psychology The West has long been fascinated by the mystical and diverse Indian culture. Now, students Down Under will research on how strongly culture affects the psychology of Indians. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Kabotarbaazi' catches fancy of Allahabadis in summers Summer in the Sangam city has more to offer than blistering heatwave. It is during this period that the sky over the old city area could be seen dotted with coloured pigeons on Sunday mornings as the birds try to gain maximum height and fly continuously for hours to bag various ‘kabotarbaazi’ championship contests for their owners. Dist hospitals witness rise in number of heat stroke cases As the blistering heatwave continues in the city, the number of patients suffering heatstroke has considerably risen at district hospitals. The patients coming at the hospitals often complain of breathing problems, headache, dizziness, clammy skin, muscle weakness, nausea and vomiting. These are the common symptoms of a heatstroke. City sizzles at 47.8C, season's hottest day The Sangam city witnessed blistering hot weather conditions for the second consecutive day as the maximum temperature soared to 47.8 degree Celsius on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State opposes river link The state government on Tuesday expressed reservations about the Centre's ambitious proposal on Mahanadi-Godavari link project barely 10 days after a central delegation briefed chief minister Naveen Patnaik about the plan. Ravenshaw 2nd campus takes off today After two unsuccessful attempts, chief minster Naveen Patnaik will finally lay the foundation stone of Ravenshaw University's second campus at Naraj on Wednesday. Maggi row hits instant food sale After country-wide controversy over Maggi, sale of all kinds of instant noodles, pastas, macaroni and other such food products has reduced by around 50% in the state, market sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Surya namaskar not included in Centre's 35-mins yoga CD As the nation prepares to observe maiden International Yoga Day on June 21, the Surya Namaskar has been removed from the list of 'asanas’ to be performed in government programmes. Cong cries foul over undue charge from poor house owners Congress workers staged a demonstration in state capital on Wednesday to protest against arbitrary charge being demanded by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhopal Development Authority (BDA) from poor beneficiaries of housing scheme in urban areas. Visit to green building marks one year of CII IWN chapter Daylong celebration, including launch of bamboo plantation drive and visit to Sun Carrier Omega, a net zero energy green building in Bhopal, marked completion of one year of MP chapter of Indian Women Network (CII IWN). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PFA official faces extortion allegations A court here on Wednesday summoned four officials of animal-welfare organization People for Animals, after a pet shop owner accused one of them of extortion and registration of a false police case against him. Man booked for marrying despite wife, two kids Police here have registered a case against a Delhi man, after a woman alleged that he married her last year even though he already had a wife and two kids. Telecom industry hangs up UT tower policy Things are looking pretty bleak for a city that has a teledensity of nearly 100% and hopes to fetch smart city tag. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: DGCA warns AI not to operate flights with less crew by declaring aircraft door unservicable

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 10, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		DGCA warns AI not to operate flights with less crew by declaring aircraft door unservicable Air India’s practice of ‘circumventing’ a basic safety rule that each flight must have as many cabin crew as the number of doors in an aircraft by declaring a perfectly fine door unserviceable and then operating with lesser-than-required airhostesses has been red flagged by the aviation regulator. Modi's 'nuisance' remark regrettable: Pak Pakistan on Tuesday objected to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement during his recent Bangladesh visit that Islamabad was creating “nuisance” and constantly troubling India by promoting terrorism. Phone operators in combat role? No way, says Delhi HC A 2010 decision of the home ministry which had put telephone operators in combat roles on China border and forced trained commandos to supervise maintenance of vehicles has been struck down by the Delhi high court. More India News»

		Business
		Congress warns of House impasse over GST bill Congress on Monday demanded that the government make major changes to the Goods and Services Tax bill, warning that the proposed tax reform could be the next victim of parliamentary blockade. HUL's Knorr Chinese noodles on sale without regulator nod Hindustan Unilever’s Chinese range of Knorr instant noodles may come under FSSAI scanner as the product is not in the approved list of items of the central food safety regulator. Maggi risks losing Rs 2,000 crore brand' tag Maggi may lose out on its glory of being a Rs 2,000 crore brand this year, even as new brands which have been on the path of growth enter the elite club. More Business News»

		Environment
		Endangered vulture chick sighted in Bikaner A wild life conservator spotted a rare sight in Bikaner recently, a vulture chick. It belongs to the endangered long-billed vulture species. Scientists raise permafrost alarm at UN climate talks Scientists issued a dire warning Tuesday to UN climate negotiators in Bonn of a vicious global warming cycle that will be unlocked with the thawing of carbon-bearing permafrost. Chimpanzees know when they are right Just like humans, chimpanzees too can display confidence when they are right, new research says. More Environment News»

		World
		UK lawmakers back Cameron's EU referendum plans Lawmakers on Tuesday backed Prime Minister David Cameron's plan for a referendum on Britain's EU membership, but a heated debate highlighted passions that could split his Conservative Party and re-open Scotland's bid for independence. 'Texas cop resigns after video shows him toppling teen' A Dallas-area white policeman seen in a viral video tossing a bathing suit-clad, black teenage girl to the ground resigned on Tuesday from the McKinney Police force, local broadcaster Fox 4 and others cited his lawyer as saying. First Germanwings crash victims' bodies repatriated The first bodies from the Germanwings plane that was deliberately crashed in the French Alps were repatriated to Germany on Tuesday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shahid upset with friend Ahmed Khan Shahid Kapoor and his childhood friend, choreographer-filmmaker Ahmed Khan, are not on talking terms. Ahmed calls it a family issue. Indian audience is still big on 'Family' The success of the recent few films, be it Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do, Aanand L Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu Returns or Shoojit Sircar’s Piku, demonstrates that while we may feel that we have become more urban, independent and nuclear as individuals and families, at our core, we as an Indian audience, are still drawn to family values and relationships when it comes to our cinema. Biggest celebrity break-ups Over the years, some rock solid relationships have come to and end and here's a look at those celebrities who said goodbye to their exes and moved on. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Glass found on Mars hints at signs of past life In a significant discovery, glass has been found on Mars, throwing up the possibility of past life on the Red Planet, Nasa announced on Tuesday. In US, risk of disease may be tied to month of birth Health-wise may is the best, october worst. Stanford scientist Manu Prakash makes water based computer Manu Prakash, who amazed the world last year by building a paper microscope, has now come up with a computer that works by moving water droplets. Prakash is an assistant professor of bioengineering at Stanford University and he has developed the water computer with the help of two of his students. He was born in Meerut, India. More Science News»

		Sports
		India seek new era against spirited Bangladesh The hosts will have to defy the conditions, history and current form to stop Virat Kohli's India from achieving a sixth Test win over them. Pakistan wrestlers denied visa by India: Report According to Dawn news, the Indian authorities said they could not issue the visas because the Pakistan wrestling body failed to submit their documents on time for processing. Infographic: Bangladesh out to tame rejuvenated India Kohli's proactive and aggressive style of leadership will be tested when India take on sprightly underdogs Bangladesh in the one-off Test. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple's iOS 9 vs iOS 8: Ten new features At the Worldwide Developers Conference last night, Apple announced a slew of features that will be coming to iPhones and iPads later this year. 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. IT firms keen on shifting outsourcing projects onshore The sector's biggest customers are starting to rethink their strategy around outsourcing and debating whether to shift some outsourcing projects onshore More Technology News»

		Education
		Craze for specialisation: Few takers for general medicine ENT specialist for a sniffle; a cardiologist for a minor breathing problem; a neurologist for a throbbing headache. With doctors being judged by the panoply of degrees suffixed to their names, general practitioners with MBBS degrees have been pushed to work as subordinates till they earn an extra acronym on their name plates. Non-clinical courses turn less attractive Big bucks, fewer hours of work and innumerable job opportunities seem to be driving several MBBS doctors to pursue a PG degree in clinical courses. One can always gain a lot from nature A degree in agriculture offers immense freedom. Like crops, opportunities only grow here. When I was young, zoology interested me very much, but I ended up getting a degree in agriculture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Madurai. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Celebrations turn tragic for SoBo family A perfect day of celebration ended in a brutal tragedy for the Sabuwala family of Null Bazar that lost a member to the drunk driving incident on the eastern freeway. Maharashtra makes seniors' nod must to prosecute babus Over 200 senior government officials facing criminal charges related to corruption and misconduct can heave a sigh of relief. Milk retailers to face action for overcharging Don’t sell milk above the maximum retail price or action will be taken against you, the state warned retailers on Tuesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Afghan man tries to pass as Indian at IGI An Afghan national, tried to fool the immigration staff at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the capital on Monday evening when he attempted to fly to Moscow as Rahul Chopra. Unhappy North Corporation demands Rs 600 crore North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Tuesday demanded that the government should release approximately Rs 600 crore for the corporation alone. Server glitch delays flyers Hundreds of passengers were stranded when a technical glitch stopped the server of the immigration system at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday evening. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Your fruit bowl is loaded with toxins Bright yellow. No pock marks. Smells fine. But before you grab that ripe and juicy mango, here's a word of caution. There's every chance that it has been artificially ripened by calcium carbide, a cancer-causly ripened by calcium carbide, a cancer-causing chemical. Hi-tech policing: Combating crime through social media Spending all day on Facebook may not sound half bad to most, but for constable Nandini H it's not just fun and games. Nandini operates the Bengaluru City Police Facebook page, which has 1.49 lakh users. Coffee country is new tourism cash cow More than a decade after homestays became a part of Kodagu's tourism circuit, the state government is looking at a slice of the pie by introducing a steep fee and regulating them. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh loses trust in Telangana police Displaying a lack of trust in Telangana police post Revanth Reddy episode, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to replace all the Telangana police guarding its installations in Hyderabad with its own men. TDP, TRS women activists arrrested Banjara Hills police arrested 30 TDP and 15 TRS activists who staged protests in front of the TDP office on Road Number 2 of Banjara Hills on Tuesday. DCHL V-C remanded in judicial custody Hyderabad’s 14th additional chief metropolitan magistrate Y Veerraju on Tuesday remanded Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd (DCHL) vice-chairman P K Iyer to judicial custody till June 23. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Ramaswamy names cousin Muthiah custodian of his trusts In a day of dramatic developments, M A M Ramaswamy , former chairman of Chettinad Cements, said he was creating two separate trusts that will take forward the `Chettinad' legacy of charity and philanthropy . Craze for specialisation: Few takers for general medicine ENT specialist for a sniffle; a cardiologist for a minor breathing problem; a neurologist for a throbbing headache. With doctors being judged by the panoply of degrees suffixed to their names, general practitioners with MBBS degrees have been pushed to work as subordinates till they earn an extra acronym on their name plates. Why real Tamil men shed tears without losing their pride His lips quivered as he slowly bent to pull back the white sheet. No words were uttered, no melancholic music conveyed the anguish of ‘Velu’ Nayakan as he recognized the burnt body of his son. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		70 km rail tracks in Amreli to be made safe for lions In an effort to prevent lion deaths in rail accidents, the state forest department has decided to fence both sides of the 70km railway tracks connecting Pipavav to Bhamar in Amreli district. 214 missing kids found in a month of 'Operation Smile' In the first round of ‘Operation Smile,’ an initiative to track down missing children launched at the end of April, police were able to track down 214 kids from across the state. 'No evidence that Vismay was driving' The lawyers representing Vismay Shah concluded their arguments on Tuesday in connection with the BMW hit-and-run case, in which two youths lost their lives, in February 2013 in Vastrapur. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Now, train to Jammu-Kanpur starts June 9 Kanpur is now be directly connected with Jammu after the launch of a new bi-weekly train, Kanpur-Jammu Tawi Express, which will be inaugurated by senior BJP leader and MP Murli Manohar Joshi on Tuesday 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. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhushan Steel imposed Rs 14 lakh fine for violating safety norms A court in Dhenkanal town, 100 km from here, on Tuesday imposed Rs 14 lakh fine on two top management level officers of Bhushan Steel Limited at Kantabania in Dhenkanal district for violation of safety norms in seven different cases. Six arrested in ex-judge residence robbery Police on Monday arrested six persons involved in the robbery at the residence of retired judge Justice P K Mohanty in CDA here on May 30. Altogether Rs 3.55 lakh cash and 293 grams of gold were recovered from them. Govt waives VAT on jet fuel The state government on Monday gave the go-ahead to a proposal to exempt international carriers from paying value added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), Biju Patnaik airport sources here said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Have 3 wives to deal with water crisis: Official A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Tikamgarh district of Bundelkhand region has suggested polygamy to overcome water crisis in the parched land. Elderly man found murdered Five days after he was employed as caretaker, a 65-year-old man was found murdered on Tuesday. A case was registered at Sukhi Sewania police station. Strong winds keep a check on rising mercury in Bhopal Strong winds blew in state capital on Tuesday keeping a check on the surging mercury. Maximum temperature recorded was 40.4 degrees celsius almost two degrees less compared to Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Delhi government clears Bhullar's transfer to Amritsar Delhi government on Tuesday cleared the transfer of 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar to an Amritsar prison from Tihar, a week after Punjab's jail department had issued a no-objection certificate (NOC). GMCH-32 admission: Form submission date now June 12 The last date for the submitting admission forms for enrolling in MBBS/BDS courses at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, (GMCH-32) will be extended from June 12 to another week or so, an official said on Tuesday. Haryana department official found dead in car A 41-year-old official in a Haryana department was found dead in his car in front of a park in Sector 5 under mysterious circumstances on Monday evening More Chandigarh News»

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