News Digest: Maharashtra to make hoarders sell seized pulses

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		Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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		India
		Maharashtra to make hoarders sell seized pulses Maharashtra government, which has seized the maximum 86,000 tonnes of pulses from hoarders in the past three-four weeks, has decided to sell the kitchen staple in the range of Rs 90 to Rs 100 per kg. Bihar election: Curbing crime top task for Bihar govt With the dust of the state elections settling down, the Bihar government has a tough ask ahead of it. In the last 10 years, the state has seen an increase in crime against vulnerable population including women, children and scheduled castes. 'Leading a movement is not sedition' More India News»

		Business
		Rajan first Indian to be VC of Bank for Int'l Settlements Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has become the first Indian central banker to be appointed as vice-chairman of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) -the bank for central banks. The appointment is expected to give stronger voice to Rajan, who has been repeatedly calling for more coordination among central banks in monetary policy. Samvat 2071 worst in 4 yrs for trading community on Dalal Street Samvat 2071, the just-concluded year in the traditional calender of the trading community on Dalal Street, has turned out to be the worst year for the sensex in terms of returns in the last four years. The benchmark index lost 4% even as investors waited for the 18-monthsold Narendra Modi government to deliver on its promises of faster economic growth and development. 100% FDI allowed in DTH, cable networks The government on Tuesday announced an increase in FDI in the broadcast sector. While the investment cap for news and current affairs channels and FM radio services has been increased to 49% from 26%, the ceiling on broadcast carriage services like teleport, cable services and head-end-in-the-sky (HITS) has been enhanced to 100%. More Business News»

		Environment
		New long-haired wasp species found in India Indian researchers have discovered five new long-haired species of wasps from different parts of the country. China smog around 50 times WHO recommendations Pictures showed smog so thick that buildings in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in the northeast, were rendered invisible. Aus, China to share info on Antarctica ice condition Australia and China on Monday inked a deal to share information about sea ice conditions around Antarctica for better navigation and shipping in the Earth's southernmost continent. Antarctica, the Earth's fifth largest continent, is covered in ice. Antarctica covers Earth's South Pole. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia to deploy new weapons to counter US missile shield Russia will counter Nato's US-led missile defence programme by deploying new strike weapons capable of piercing the shield, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. 'Big agreement' unlikely at UN climate summit: Clinton UK PM tables demands for staying in EU More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan: Sooraj Barjatya has always taken my life up Sooraj Barjatya may not be related to Salman Khan by blood, but they have a connection that is not just endearing but almost spiritual. Deepika Padukone's top 10 public appearances Less noise, more lights this Diwali In conjunction with the rest of the country, Mumbai too, has seen a drop in firecracker sales this year. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		India-Eurasia 'crash' 47 million years ago gave birth to Himalayas Himalayas were born about 47 million years ago when India and Eurasia initially smashed into each other, scientists, who discovered the first oceanic microplate in the Indian Ocean, has found. Medical ethics prohibit doctor-patient sexual liason Medical ethics clearly prohibit any sexual contact between a doctor and a patient. Ayurveda prescribes beef for several disorders: Scientist Bhargava says Modi government the least knowledgeable about science. More Science News»

		Sports
		BCCI passing through turbulent times: Shashank Manohar BCCI president Shashank Manohar made a fervent appeal to the Board's members ahead of its 86th AGM to lend their support to a few decisions which, according to him, were needed to protect the autonomy of the Board during its difficult times. Jalaj Saxena firmly grounded despite record 16 wickets The Madhya Pradesh allrounder, who claimed the second best match figures in Ranji Trophy history, on his extraordinary performance against Railways. WATCH: Wayne Rooney slaps WWE wrestler Wade Barrett Manchester United and England skipper Wayne Rooney, along with Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs and former Manchester United team-mate Darren Fletcher, attended the World Wrestling Entertainment live event "Raw" at the Manchester Arena on Monday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Diwali: 4 unconventional gadget gifts under Rs 8,000 In 2013, you gifted a five-megapixel camera phone to someone you love. Last year, you upgraded to a 10MPs handset, and this year, you intend to buy a 21MP phone. Sure, the object of your affection will be happy, but let's get a little more creative this year. Pledge to gift a gadget that has some novelty associated with it. To give you a heads-up, we have a few recommendations. Indian-American owned companies fined for H-1B visa misuse Two Silicon Valley companies owned by an Indian-American have been ordered to pay $103,000 in fines to the federal government and $84,000 in back wages to its employees carrying H-1B visas. Flipkart's U-turn on app strategy? Relaunches mobile website Flipkart has reintroduced a mobile web option -- as Flipkart Lite -- something it had discontinued in March. Flipkart worked with Chrome and Opera to build this first-of-its-kind site and plans to do the same with Firefox. More Technology News»

		Education
		E-pathshala to put textbooks at fingertips Gone are the days when one would have to wait to get the textbooks or make do with the old ones due to short supply.And parents would wait for the half-yearly or annual exam results to know the progress of their wards. No pen, watch allowed during NET The Central Board of Secondary Education, which conducts the National Eligibility Test, has announced that candidates appearing for the coming NET will not be allowed to carry pen or wear wrist watches in the exam hall. WBJEE to be an 8.5hr ordeal on May 17, a weekday The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2016 for engineering and medical will be held on May 17, for the first time a weekday, to ensure that the crucial tests do not clash with the impending Assembly elections expected anytime between April 1 and May 15. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CR services to Kalyan stall after buffaloes come under train Central Railway (CR) services on the slow line to Kalyan remained shut for nearly an hour on Tuesday morning after three buffaloes came under a train between Thane and Kalwa. Tuberculosis kills Somali on trial for piracy One of the 120 alleged Somali pirates nabbed in four operations died of natural causes at JJ Hospital on Sunday. The 28-year-old undertrial, Abdi Chama, had tuberculosis and suffered from other lung-related ailments. Bombay high court raps family court, says age of kids can not be ignored while giving overnight child access to father A three-and-a-half-year-old child is too young to be given in overnight access to the father for a duration of 10 days during Diwali, said the Bombay high court as it rapped the family court for passing a contrary order. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Make cops accountable: DCW chief Maliwal attended the first-ever coordination committee meeting with the LG and Delhi Police commissioner B S Bassi on Tuesday . Permits to ply in Delhi's no-entry zones online Delhi Police commissioner B S Bassi on Tuesday launched an online portal for permissions to ply vehicles carrying commercial goods in no entry zones. Medical ethics prohibit doctor-patient sexual liason Medical ethics clearly prohibit any sexual contact between a doctor and a patient. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Crorepati burglar drove auto by day He went around in a Honda car, would wear a suit while visiting his building to collect rent - around Rs 30,000 per month each from three flats - and led a lavish lifestyle. Special buses for festival rush To meet the festival rush, KSRTC will deploy 500 extra buses from November 10 (Naraka Chaturdashi) to November 12 (Balipadayami). Ashwin withdraws plea against probe A division bench headed by Justice H Billappa dismissed the petition as withdrawn after Ashwin's counsel filed a memo seeking its withdrawal in light of the Special Investigation team(SIT) already conducting the probe. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Rain pounds Tirumala, ends water crisis Plan to fix speed governors faces hurdle Youth booked for 'raping' minor More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		8 people washed away by flash floods in Cuddalore district Eight people were washed away by flash floods in three different incidents following incessant rain in Cuddalore district in the last 24 hours. 80 rly line trespassing locations identified In a bid to prevent death on tracks, the Railway Protection Force has identified more than 80 different locations in the city where trespassing is rampant. An average of seven people are run over by trains every day on suburban routes. Rain 'opens' Vyasarpadi flyover before inauguration One arm of the ‘Y’ shaped flyover at Vyasarpadi, which the government promised to inaugurate before Diwali, was open on Monday, thanks to overnight rain. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		May Diwali light keep you safe 'Doctor on Call' service back for Diwali, New Year Light and noise disorient pets: Experts More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lekhpal aspirants create ruckus, block train movement for hours Violent agitation by Chakbandi Lekhpal aspirants brought train movement on Mughalsarai-Allahabad-Kanpur section of busy Howrah-New Delhi route came to a standstill for four to five hours on Sunday. Selfie on postage stamp soon Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp. Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		3 killed as generator bursts in hotel premises in Bhubaneswar At least three persons were killed and two others sustained severe burn injuries as a diesel generator at a hotel here burst allegedly after coming in contact with a fire cracker on Tuesday. Chief secretary warns departments against delay in making cabinet memos The Odisha government has warned various departments against last moment submission of cabinet proposals without supportive documents for the cabinet’s consideration. 3L fraud in Sundargarh post office A postmaster from Sundargarh district was suspended recently for allegedly siphoning off money invested by locals. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Vijayavargiya uses dog anology against Shotgun Barely 24 hours after BJP-led NDA's debacle in Bihar assembly election, party general secretary Kailash Vijayavargiya landed into another controversy by using dog anology against senior leader and MP Shatrughan Sinha. MP all set to seek Rs 3,500cr loan to tide over financial crisis Madhya Pradesh government reeling under a severe financial crisis and with no aid forthcoming from the Centre has once again planned to borrow Rs 3,500 crore as loan against its securities for ten years on Tuesday, the day after 'Dhanteras', which marks the begining of the five-day Diwali festival. Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi, Goddes of wealth, for prosperity and well-being. HC notice to MP govt over defunct women's panel At a time when Madhya Pradesh accounts for a high number of crimes against women, MP State Women’s Commission (MPSWC) has been non-functional for more than a year now. Taking note of it, the Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) issued a notice to the state government recently and sought reply on the matter in three weeks’ time. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Radiology day celebrated The fourth international day of radiology was celebrated by department of radiodiagnosis at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, by holding a continuing medical education (CME) on 'Pediatric Imaging and Radiation Protection.' The day is celebrated in honour of Nobel prize winning scientist Dr W C Rontgen who discovered X-rays on November 8, 1895. Abandoned, she fights disease and loneliness Eyes bright with unshed tears, Rupa, 15, stares at the door next to her hospital bed.She knows no one is going to walk in, but she wills someone, anyone, to come. Before Diwali, smooth affair on roads A day after traffic snarls on Dhanteras, Tuesday was a rather smooth affair for residents rushing to markets for that last-mintue shopping before Diwali. More Chandigarh News»

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