News Digest: Food Talk - Indian snacks are loaded with trans fat

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 18, 2015
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		India
		Food Talk - Indian snacks are loaded with trans fat The directive of US Food and Drug Administration to food manufacturers for removing artificial trans fat from products has led experts in India to demand similar action. Maharashtra's barely-paid nude models finally get a raise More people may turn up to pose as draped, nude and semi-nude models for students of fine arts colleges now that the Maharashtra government has announced an almost three-fold rise in their honorarium. State power must for growth of religion: Badal With assembly elections in Punjab just 18 months away, chief minister Parkash Singh Badal took many by surprise on Wednesday when he said that "religion can't be protected without capturing state power". More India News»

		Business
		Govt cancels 22 SEZs, gives more time to 27 to execute projects The government has cancelled approvals of 22 special economic zones, including that of Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation and True Developers, as no "satisfactory" progress was made to execute the projects. India raises solar capacity target five times The government is reaching for the Sun by raising the target for adding solar power capacity five times to 100,000MW by 2022. India rejects Kazakh offer for Abai oil field Nearly two years after Kazakhstan blocked India's USD 5 billion deal to buy stake in the Kashagan oilfield, ONGC Videsh Ltd has said the offer of an alternative mid-sized Abai oil block in Caspian Sea is not attractive enough. More Business News»

		Environment
		WCCB seeks timely report on wildlife offences In a move to step up action against offences involving wildlife, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has written to various agencies including CBI, paramilitary forces, customs and state police units, asking them to report all such crimes to it. Most of world's groundwater reserves depleted: Nasa satellite study About one third of Earth's largest groundwater reserves are being rapidly depleted by human consumption, according to a new study led by the University of California, Irvine. India, China need cleaner air to keep death rate steady Never mind lowering the rate of death from air pollution in India and China. Just keeping those rates steady will demand urgent action to clear the skies, according to a report published on Tuesday. More Environment News»

		World
		Islamic State shoots down Iraqi fighter plane Islamic State said on Thursday it had shot down an Iraqi fighter plane north of the city of Ramadi in Anbar Province. New York Times apologizes over Irish student story The article discussed Tuesday's tragedy and took a critical look at the J-1 visa program that allows thousands of young people from Ireland to work in the United States. Secret police detentions of activists on the rise in Egypt The knock on the door came just before midnight, a group of plainclothes police demanding that 29-year-old Fatma el-Sayed, an activist with one of Egypt's secular opposition groups, come with them. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kareena doesn't want to ruin body with tattoos Getting my name tattooed was Saif’s personal choice. It is his way of proving he loves me and is committed to me for life. Ranbir's Pakistani fan bags a Bollywood film Ranbir Kapoor’s fans took the social media by storm when his team posted his first ever video message online about a month back addressed to an ardent fan from Pakistan. Salman's Bajrangi Bhaijaan now a painting Salman Khan’s love for the canvas is well-known and when he posted a painting, a rendering of his and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s characters from Bajrangi Bhaijaan, we couldn’t help but wonder if the superstar himself has painted it. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cancer drugs can be tested on pet dogs with tumours Pet dogs may be humans' best friends in a new arena - cancer treatment, according scientists who say that the canines can serve as useful models for studying new cancer drugs. Isro's 'Gagan' to provide navigational support to railways Isro has said it will provide navigational support to the country's railways through 'Gagan' (GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation) system. Astronomers report finding earliest stars that enriched cosmos Astronomers said on Wednesday that they had discovered a lost generation of monster stars that ushered light into the universe after the Big Bang and that jump-started the creation of the elements needed for planets and life before disappearing forever. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rain threat looms large again over India-Bangladesh ODIs That India, ranked No. 3 in the ICC ratings, are taking their first ODI since they exited the World Cup semifinal on March 26 very seriously is not in doubt. 'Indians haven't forgiven me for Sachin wicket' Australian speedster Glenn McGrath said that the Indian fans still haven't forgiven him for getting iconic Sachin Tendulkar out in the 2003 World Cup final. Indian men win, women lose in HWL practice games Indian men's team spanked USA 4-0 in their third practice match even as women lost 1-2 to Italy in their second warm-up game ahead of HWL Semifinal. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 highest-paying tech companies in the US Online jobs and and careers site Glassdoor recently released a report which identifies the 15 companies with the highest median total compensation as reported by US-based employees on the Glassdoor website over the past year. Infosys planning to change appraisal process Sources said Sikka, who took charge as Infosys CEO in August last year, wants to do away with the existing bell curve process. Review: Apple CarPlay on Pioneer AVIC - F970BT We’ll only focus on the Apple CarPlay feature of the entertainment system. More Technology News»

		Education
		Marginal rise in No. of girls qualifying JEE Of the 3,049 girls who passed for JEE (Main) this year, Indore’s Krati Tiwari with AIR 47, is the topper. The number of girls qualifying in the exam saw a marginal rise from the previous year’s 3,009. Marathi in CBSE, ICSE & IB curricula in Maharashtra To ensure that students from schools affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE and CIE boards in the state know Marathi, the education department has decided to incorporate the language in their curriculum. 26,456 students qualify in JEE (Advanced), students can view results from today IIT-Bombay zone recorded the best performance in JEE (Advanced) this year among the seven zones, with 50% more students qualifying for the coveted IIT seats as compared with 2014. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC denies anticipatory bail to kin of Congress MLA The Bombay high court rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Shankar Mhetre, brother of Congress MLA and former state minister Siddhram Mhetre, in a case related to attempting to murder a government servant. Muslims prepare to observe Ramzan from tomorrow With the annual fast of Ramzan expected to begin Friday, shopping markets are fast filling with Muslims buying skull caps, dates, prayer mats and copies of the Holy Quran as they prepare to spend time in prayer and reflection. 'Rain tree infections to worsen in monsoon' A team of scientists that recently inspected and diagnosed the infested rain trees in Mumbai have submitted their report to the BMC’s garden superintendent. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Check if old age home had permit' Social welfare minister Sandeep Kumar has ordered an enquiry into the old age home in Rangpuri Pahari where around 35 residents died in the past three months reportedly due to shortage of potable water. Govt proposal impractical, say experts Implementing the government’s plan to make discoms pay for unscheduled power cuts may not be as simple as it sounds. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) says a provision for penalties for non-supply of power already exists in the Delhi Electricity Supply Code and Performance Regulations and wonders how two different schemes for penalizing discoms could be enforced. LG paves way for home guards in DTC buses Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday made way for relieving of home guards from the police force so that they can be deployed as bus marshals. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Correa's designs lent distinct look to Bengaluru's homes, offices His work found space across the world, and Bengaluru too treasures some of Charles Correa's most iconic buildings and a few carefully preserved residences. Foot firmly in mouth, Karnataka minister says yoga is for rich and lazy In a statement that could embarrass the Congress government in the state, social welfare minister H Anjaneya on Wednesday said yoga is for the "rich and lazy'' and people who don't have time to exercise. Karnataka Examination Authority website crashes, no entry for CET students It was a day of anxiety, frustration and disappointment for CET candidates who attempted the online trial option entry, as the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) website crashed on Wednesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		From Secunderabad, the `architect' of India India's greatest proponent of modern architecture ­ that's what best describes Charles Correa who breathed his last following a brief illness at his Mumbai residence late on Tuesday night. He was 84. Stephenson, daughter depose before court Amid tight security, the third additional chief metropolitan magistrate of Hyderabad on Wednesday recorded the statement of nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson. Spurious seeds haunt Mahbubnagar farmers The spectre of spurious seeds is once again haunting cotton farmers in Mahbubnagar district in the run up to the kharif season this year. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai slums: Boardrooms of carrom Once an industrial hub, home to leftist politics and the birthplace of the city's urban argot, North Chennai is now re-emerging as a sunrise zone for real estate and re-development. Roadhogs on Marina ignored, cops prefer to go after ECR bikers The traffic police in the city end up catching the wrong guys on most occasions. Fiddler on the road When it comes to enforcing traffic laws, our city police are either extremely lackadaisical or just plain clueless. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Compulsory voting set for the ink Despite growing opposition to the idea, the state government has decided to go ahead and implement the provision in Gujarat Local Bodies (Amendment) Act making voting compulsory in all local body elections. Local body polls this year are scheduled in October 2015. Multilingual push for Make in Gujarat As part of the Make in Gujarat initiative, the state government is planning to go multilingual, not just to attract national but also international players to the state. Gujarat jawan loses war against his birth He fought against his own birth, and lost. Last week, Gujarat high court ruled against Army jawan Rajesh Laljibhai Patel’s plea, ending a 28-year-old legal battle started by his mother, Vijuben, after she conceived him despite undergoing sterilization. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AAP slams 'rise in crime' Volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday raised their voice over alleged deterioration in law and order situation in the state and demanded state authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for it. Four killed, 5 hurt in road accident Four persons, including a minor girl were killed and five others sustained serious injuries after a speeding truck collided head on with a Bolero car near Bhirppur Bazaar road under Karchana police station, here on Tuesday. Justice would be done once probe is over, says CM Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said his government was with journalists and justice would be done after completion of investigation in the Jagendra Singh case. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Police grill Trident Hotel GM over Iyer's 'fake' stay Police on Wednesday interrogated Trident Hotel’s general manager Abhimanyu Lodha, who is in the eye of storm for allegedly allowing Deccan Chronicle vice chairman P K Iyer to stay in alleged fake name. Govt to fast-track acquarium project Problems in land acquisition and alterations in design have delayed the proposed aquarium in Puri. Foundation stone of the Rs 5-crore project was laid in January 2013. Man arrested for 1-cr land fraud Police on Sunday arrested a man on charges of duping some doctors of nearly Rs 1 crore by promising them land in the city. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Arms dealer arrested, 6 firearms recovered An interstate arms dealer was arrested and six firearms and twelve bullets were recovered from him on Wednesday. Families enact scenes from DDLJ at a competition in Bhopal Over 162 families from across Bhopal, Hoshangabad and Vidisha participated in a fun evening organised in the city, after a week-long lineup of activities. MP Rangostav at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal The Madhya Pradesh Rangotsav at Bharat Bhavan is witnessing a steady footfall of theatre lovers ever since the cultural festival kick-started last week. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		15k Class XI forms sold in week It is time for students looking forward to get admission in city-based government schools in Class XI with last date for form submission only three days away. Tribute to Rock Garden creator through art Various organizations in the city are paying tributes to Nek Chand by way of art, something that he is identified with, despite being an untrained artist. Immigration fraud: Girl loses Rs 1 lakh In yet another case of immigration fraud, police here have booked the owner of a Phase VII-based consultancy for allegedly duping a Ferozepur girl of Rs 1 lakh. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: PM to reveal list of smart cities on June 25: M Venkaiah Naidu

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 17, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		PM to reveal list of smart cities on June 25: M Venkaiah Naidu The government of India has finally identified and prepared a list of smart cities, which will be revealed on June 25 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gujarat to make 2 states smarter The newly-formed state Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh will get a smart gift from Gujarat. Veteran of many storms, Bhujbal took it easy this time Chhagan Bhujbal has successfully tackled several challenges and controversies in the several decades he has been in politics, but now even he may find it difficult to wriggle out of the strong case that has been built against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) led by Pravin Dixit. More India News»

		Business
		India's exports dip 20% in May to $22.3bn India’s exports continued to contract for the sixth straight month in a row in May on sluggish global demand, fluctuation in rupee value and prices of petro products. Financial world strikes healthy pose on Yoga Day eve It’s not just the government machinery which is gearing up for the International Yoga Day on Sunday. Reliance Brands to launch Muji in India Reliance Brands, a unit of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has struck a joint venture with minimalist Japanese retailer Muji, which sells a wide array of products ranging from stationary and clothing to furniture and food, to open its stores in India. More Business News»

		Environment
		India, China need cleaner air to keep death rate steady Never mind lowering the rate of death from air pollution in India and China. Just keeping those rates steady will demand urgent action to clear the skies, according to a report published on Tuesday. Two Gharial crocodiles die in Rajkot zoo In a shocking news for zoo officials, two Gharial, a species of crocodile, died on Sunday night at Rajkot Zoological Park. Himachal Pradesh has 4.8% of India's forest cover Out of total 55,673 sq km geographic area in the state, the forest comprises 37,033 sq km, which is 4.80% of total forests in the country. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia to get 40 new intercontinental missiles this year Putin spoke at the opening of an arms show at a shooting range in Alabino just west of Moscow, a huge display intended to showcase Russia's resurgent military. US Senate votes to ban torture The US Senate voted Tuesday to ban torture during interrogations, a measure aimed at ending brutal techniques that were used on terror suspects following the 9/11 attacks of 2001. Reform vote: Hong Kong braces for political showdown Hong Kong prepared for a political showdown Wednesday with lawmakers set to vote on a divisive reform package and tensions high over an alleged explosives plot that police said was linked to a "radical" group. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kareena: My best wishes are with Shahid Kareena Kapoor Khan slips seamlessly into her two roles. One is that of the Begum of Pataudi, where she is all smiles, supervising whether everyone at the lunch table is looked after. Kangana heads to Broadway in New York Kangana Ranaut, who is on a roll, is heading to the Broadway in New York to study the nuances of a dancer. H'wood is B'wood's biggest competitor While Bollywood has often referred to the growing evolution of the Indian audience over the last few years, they are actually beginning to see the proof of it this year. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		World's thinnest bulb created from graphene Researchers have created the world’s thinnest light bulb using graphene, an atomically thin and perfectly crystalline form of carbon, as a filament. 8-month stay in Hawaii dome readies Nasa team for Mars trip Back in the autumn, six scientists received some good news: they were being treated to an eight-month, all expenses paid trip to Hawaii. Eat chocolate, reduce heart disease risk Eating up to 100 g of milk chocolate or dark chocolate every day is tied to lowered heart disease and stroke risk, a new study has claimed. More Science News»

		Sports
		'Honest' Dhoni gives you enough chances to succeed: Smith For West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Smith, Chennai Super Kings is his top team primarily mainly because of skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Pakistan accepts Salman Butt's confession on spot-fixing Butt was one of three players banned for a minimum of five years for their part in arranging deliberate no-balls in return for money during an August 2010 Test against England at Lord's. Rafael Nadal crashes out at Queen's in first round Rafael Nadal suffered a shock first round exit the at Queen's Club as the Spanish star was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 by Alexandr Dolgopolov. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 useful tips & tricks for your PC, Mac Whether you use PC/Mac at home or office, there are useful tips that can help boost your productivity. While some of these simple tips enhance your system's performance others simply help you to work faster. Here are nine such tips/tricks each for PCs and Mac. Here's how Google reviews employees' performance To help solve this problem, in the early 2000s, Google adopted an innovative internal grading system known as Objectives and Key Results, or OKRs. Facebook launches photo sharing app, Moments Facebook has unveiled a new feature that allows smartphone users to privately share photos of friends, by sifting through images with facial recognition technology. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE trips, AIPMT aspirants in a fix With Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) unclear about the retest date of the 2015 All India Pre-Medical/ Pre-Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT), the anxiety level of students has increased. HC tells Maharashtra to ensure transparency in admissions Days before the first year junior college admissions are to commence, the Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra state education department to ensure complete transparency in the admission process.  Curbs on in-house students for admissions at Burhani college?  Students and teachers from Burhani College of Arts and Commerce (Mazgaon), and Mumbai University’s senate members alleged that the college authorities have been restricting admissions to in-house students this year.  More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Autorickshaws off the roads in most parts of Mumbai Autorickshaws in most parts of the city are off roads and this will inconvenience the office-goers, school and college students and scores of senior citizens today. Camera in trial room? Cancel mall's licence: HC Consider taking “drastic steps” against malls and showrooms if hidden cameras are found in the trial rooms, the Bombay high court told the state government on Tuesday. HC tells Maharashtra to ensure transparency in admissions Days before the first year junior college admissions are to commence, the Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra state education department to ensure complete transparency in the admission process. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Property misuse charges cut Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to revise its property misuse policy to encourage people to get their property converted from leasehold to freehold. After Dwarka, DDA bats for cycling all over Recognizing cycling as an important mode of public transport, Delhi Development Authority on Tuesday approved a policy to promote it. DDA bulldozes farmers' fields, huts The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday demolished huts and razed farms spread over 20 acres near Old Iron Bridge next to Golden Jubilee Park. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		We're paying Rs 5k-10k a day for rooms, food: Refugee residents On Tuesday morning, Pradeep Saraf, who fled his Block C flat in Queen's Corner Apartments a day earlier, was not ready to go to Manipal Hospital for his dialysis. Saraf, in his 60s, was worried about his flat and wanted to meet the BBMP officials who were inspecting the apartment block. Legacy is to blame, so are our officials, admits BBMP The BBMP and BWSSB have blamed Legacy Global Projects for their laxity that has resulted in the damage to Queen's Corner Apartments. Builder takes up repairs, but is Corner safe? The cavern on Queen's Corner Apartments premises sat menacingly like a bottomless pit. All efforts to fill up the crater, whose formation is attributed to the excavation of earth taken up for a 20-floor highrise on the adjacent plot, went futile till late Monday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2nd phase of sanders e-auction from Wednesday In the midst of the raging row with Telangana over the cash-for-vote case, the AP government is all set to hold the second phase of e-auction of red sanders. The four-day auction will be held from Wednesday. Textbooks get delayed as printers play devil Lakhs of students studying in private schools following state syllabus are still awaiting textbooks for the new academic year even as the prolonged tussle between printers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh shows no sign of abating. 3.28 crore-worth stolen cigarettes seized from inter-state robber gang Task Force and the Chikkadpally police in a joint operation arrested six members of an inter-state robbery gang and seized Rs 3.28 crore worth stolen cigarettes load from their possession. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Four coaches of Bangalore-Chennai mail derail Four coaches of Bangalore-Chennai Mail derailed near Basin Bridge here at 4.25 am on Wednesday. Passengers were safe, railway sources said. They took plunge and reaped rich harvest G Ramasamy, 52, a farmer in Arasur, a small village off Avinashi Road in Coimbatore, has not been using any chemical pesticides or fertilizers on his farm for the past one decade. Organic farming: Time Tamil Nadu dug deep Tamil Nadu has unveiled an ambitious plan to set up special organic zones (SOZs) on the lines of special economic zones to promote organic farming in the state. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		IT-geek constable's crime fighting tools go national Most policemen were perplexed by the machine but Thakor, a diploma in diesel mechanics, began to explore the computer on his own. Pregnant rape survivor meets Gujarat CM 24-year-old gang rape survivor from Botad, who was denied permission by the Gujarat high court to abort her seven-month pregnancy after rape, met chief minister Anandiben Patel. Man from Gandhinagar gives lift to two girls, loses 1.4 lakh 58-year-old man from Gandhinagar got shock of his life when he was stopped by men claiming to be policemen near Sola Bhagwat Vidyapeeth on Sunday and accused him of ‘indecent acts’ with two girls whom he had given lift from Gota Circle. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Car collides with truck in Allahabad, 4 killed Four persons including a minor girl were killed and five others injured when a Bulero and a truck collided near Bhirpur Bazar road under Karchana police station on Tuesday, police said. Woman's immolation bid with grandson foiled at collectorate A 70-year-old woman Jafri Begum tried to immolate self along with her son and a four-year-old grandson at collectorate on Monday following police failure to arrest the accused allegedly involved in abetting her another son's suicide. Cheated in mobile tower scam, farmer driven to penury Ramesh Chandra, 61, says he has lost Rs 90,000 to a “mobile tower” scam. His wife, finding herself in penury, deserted him. Unable to care for his three children, he says he is now seeking an orphanage for them. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Govt to fast-track acquarium project Problems in land acquisition and alterations in design have delayed the proposed aquarium in Puri. Foundation stone of the Rs 5-crore project was laid in January 2013. Man arrested for 1-cr land fraud Police on Sunday arrested a man on charges of duping some doctors of nearly Rs 1 crore by promising them land in the city. Uliburu scam: Govt nod to prosecute forest officer The state government recently gave permission to the vigilance to prosecute 1992-batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Pradeep Raj Karat in connection with the multi-crore illegal mining in Uliburu reserve forest of Keonjhar district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal man ends life after wife gets late for exam A 25-year-old man committed suicide after a dispute with his wife over getting late for an examination in which she had to appear. Incident took place on Monday and a case was registered at Misrod police station. MP link in AIPMT-2015 paper leak case too, one booked In yet another shocker for Madhya Pradesh government after MPPEB and DMAT scam, medial students from the state have been found involved in May 3 - All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) leak case too. MP ministers rehearse yoga with CM for June 21 Early on Monday morning, red-beaconed ministerial vehicles sped towards 6, Shyamla Hills, the official residence of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Cabinet ministers Sartaj Singh, Babulal Gaur, Jayant Malaiyya, Gopal Bhargava, Bhupendra Singh, Narottam Mishra, Paras Jain and ministers of state Lal Singh Arya and Surendra Singh reached CM House. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Two more farmers end lives in Tarn Taran A farmer committed suicide owing to poor yield of wheat and inability to payback loan taken from the government and a commission agent. Robbers gun down man in front of wife, children A man was shot at point-blank range by two motorcycle-borne robbers on Monday night when he was returning with his wife and two sons on a bike at Dyalpur village at around 9.30pm. Yoga path to power for Rahul: Ramdev Ajay.Sura@timesgroup.Yoga gruru Ramdev on Tuesday said that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was out of power because he was not doing yoga. More Chandigarh News»

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