News Digest: Primary healthcare to be part of curriculum

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 30, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Primary healthcare to be part of curriculum Primary healthcare is set to be part of the school curriculum. The government is working on a proposal to make health education, focusing on tropical diseases like dengue, malaria, swine flu etc, part of the syllabus in schools as also in colleges. Ex-judge Katju moves SC against Parliament resolutions Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju on Monday moved the apex court seeking quashing of resolutions by both Houses of Parliament condemning his statements calling Mahatma Gandhi “a British agent” and Subhash Chandra Bose “a Japanese agent”. Barelvi fatwa: Women can run business, but not deal with men The Sunni Barelvi Markaz of Dargah Ala Hazrat here has passed a fatwa saying that Muslim women are eligible to run their own business. There is, however, a catch—they can only run those businesses in which their interaction is limited to other women. More India News»

		Business
		ITC's food business revenue hits billion-dollar mark Tobacco-to-hotels-to-FMCG conglomerate ITC’s foods business has become a billion-dollar baby in less than a decade. Country much better placed than 'Taper Tantrum' days The Rupee could see some volatility in coming days because of Greek crisis but central bank sources say country much better placed than during the `Taper tantrums' of 2013 when rupee almost hit 70 against the dollar after the Fed hinted at withdrawing its monetary stimulus package. Demand for basketball gear jumps due to Satnam Cricket and football may stand tall when it comes to the business of sports in India, but the 7-foot-2-inch Punjab-born Satnam Singh showed last week basketball is no pushover either. More Business News»

		Environment
		Sukhna pollution: Bombay HC takes state, board to task In the case involving discharging of untreated chemical waste in farms, wells and open spaces, the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday sent notices to the state government, additional chief secretary of the department of environment, pollution control board, executive directors of Radico NV Distilleries, district collector, tehsildar and in charge of Karmad and Chikalthana police stations. 'Paris climate deal should reflect differentiated responsibilities' The developing countries' bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China have underscored that the ambitious Paris Agreement on climate change to be adopted later this year should "fully reflect" differentiated responsibilities of developed and developing countries. Gujarat floods boost MP's lion translocation dream Surprise flood killing eight Asiatic lions in Gujarat has rekindled hopes for Madhya Pradesh government, which has been trying since long to get a pride of big cats translocated to Kuno-palpur sanctuary in Sheopur district. More Environment News»

		World
		US spy agency wiretapped 2 French ministers: Wikileaks The US National Security Agency wiretapped the communications of two successive French finance ministers and collected information on French export contracts, trade and budget talks, according to a report by WikiLeaks. 22 militants killed in Pakistan At least 22 militants have been killed in an armed clash between two separatist groups in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. Car bomb explodes near military hosp in Sanaa A car bomb exploded behind a military hospital in the Yemeni capital on Monday, causing dozens of casualties including civilians, security officials said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sunny Deol may direct son's debut From the 70s to 2000, filmmakers like Raj Kapoor right until Rakesh Roshan have chosen to direct their sons for the very first time because they truly believed they could do it better than anyone else. PIC: Big B strikes his Deewaar pose again Over four decades ago, Amitabh Bachchan’s Vijay in Deewaar awed the audience as he sat with his feet on a chair, waiting for the goons who demanded ‘hafta’ from dockworkers. PIC: Anushka enjoying with her mom Bollywood celebrities often share some of the most special moments of their lives on social networking sites. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		10-year-old girl gets heart of an adult at AIIMS  In a rare first for India’s premier medical institute, doctors at AIIMS have transplanted the heart of a 26-year-old man into a 10-year-old girl suffering from end-stage heart failure.  Osteoporosis linked to heart disease in elderly Scientists have found a link between heart disease and osteoporosis, suggesting both conditions could have similar causes in the elderly. Plastic LEGO plans to go eco-friendly The LEGO Group is planning to replace its iconic plastic bricks with pieces made from sustainable and environment friendly materials. More Science News»

		Sports
		It was the right time to turn professional, says Vijender Singh All set for the tougher but more lucrative professional circuit, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he has no regrets about quitting amateur boxing. Novak Djokovic into Wimbledon second round Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved confidently into the second round of Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber. Australia to host first day-night Test vs NZ in November Australia will host the first day-night Test match under lights in November when they meet neighbours New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 biggest employers of Indian IT New breakthrough could lead to cheaper, faster internet In a major breakthrough that can make the internet superfast and cheap, researchers have successfully increased the maximum power -- and therefore distance -- at which optical signals can be sent through optical fibres. Government of India's DigiLocker: How it works Here's how you will be able to digitally store your important documents through DigiLocker More Technology News»

		Education
		Record pass ups demand for PU seats across courses A record-breaking pass percentage in this year's SSLC exams has turned into a boon for PU colleges across the state. JEE(M) ranks on hold, tech admissions put off again IIT and NIT aspirants’ anxiety increased manifold on Monday as CBSE failed to release the expected ranks of JEE (Main) Paper-I and Paper-II, which has forced authorities to defer the joint seat allocation process by one more day. Over 14,000 polytechnic seats to remain vacant in Nagpur division After engineering, it is now the turn of polytechnics across Maharashtra to stare at large number of vacant seats, according to sources from Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra government wants you to feel 'extra safe' in a private cab The rape of a woman passenger by an Uber cab driver in Delhi last December brought focus on the safety of women using these cabs. The battle for your next cab ride There's a raging battle being fought for your next ride between the city's entrenched transport network and a set of techbacked cab startups that lets you book taxis and, in some cases, even autorickshaws, by simply firing a mobile app. 4 lanes for NH-17 in Karnala core area Six months after it restricted the widening of the NH-17 Mumbai-Goa highway through the core of the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) has overturned its decision. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Property dealer by day, ruthless robber by night He never left a clue for the neighbours or his landlord to find out about his job until he was held for hammering and robbing an elderly man in the area in Deoli village.Javed was a property dealer by the day and criminal by the night. Tihar jailbreak: Only six escapes in 50 years Forty-eight hours after their stunning breakout from the high-security Tihar Jail, one of the two escapees, a notorious robber, remained traceless despite six Delhi Police teams raiding several places in the capital and Uttar Pradesh since Sunday . Wake-up call that Tihar can't ignore The jailbreak should be a wake-up call for the Tihar authorities, who have come under a lot of flak recently for the state of affairs inside the prison. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Appoint a separate industry minister: Karnataka Inc A significant section of Karnataka Inc believes it will do the state good if chief minister Siddaramaiah divested his industry portfolio and appointed a separate industry minister. Cops find evidence against ex-ZP chief in Bengaluru The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probing the killing of Yallalinga Kuruba, 17, a class XII student of Koppal district, north Karnataka, found that the prime accused, former zilla panchayat president Hanumesh Nayak, was allegedly keeping track of an RTI application by the teenager and even warned him not file more such applications. Inauspicious month sees dip in veggie prices in Bengaluru Newlywed homemaker Ranjita Raju has been laying out a lavish spread for the past few days. Prices of vegetables have dropped and she's thrilled. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		SHE Shuttle wheels in safe travel for women SHE shuttles, an exclusive bus service for women employees of IT firms in Madhapur and Gachibowli, hit the roads on Monday. Selection of University of Hyderabad VC in the last lap The process of appointment of the new vice-chancellor of University of Hyderabad (UoH) has picked up pace, but it seems the woes of students are nowhere near getting addressed. Poverty-ridden weavers bid adieu to trade Once synonymous with weavers and their beautifully-crafted sarees, Gadwal is no longer the same as nearly 80 per cent of the weaver community has left their traditional craft over the last decade. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Love at first ride as Metro finally keeps date with Chennai After eight years in the making, a part of Chennai's biggest promise came to life on Monday when metro rail made its first run with passengers. Wife accuses senior cop of harassment in Chennai The wife of a senior police officer in the city has accused him of harassing her. Government to give Rs 3 lakh each to 16 who got hepatitis C from Chennai hospital Nine months after at least 16 persons acquired hepatitis C infection while undergoing dialysis at Stanley Medical College and Hospital in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday told the Madras high court it will pay Rs 3 lakh each as interim compensation to the affected patients. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Dud-cheque court's cheque dishonoured A court set up with the express purpose of dealing with cases involving dishonoured cheques is in the dock for issuing a cheque (in pic) that a bank could not honour. 'Well-arranged suicide of Indira': Gujarat HC rejects plea Gujarat high court (HC) on Monday turned down a petition seeking declaration that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984 was actually a “well-arranged suicide” to pave the way for his son Rajiv Gandhi to become the next PM. Court admits petition questioning TP Act The Gujarat high court on Monday admitted a petition challenging certain town planning laws because they were passed by the state assembly during the Emergency era, when the power was actually conferred to the Parliament. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Kaushambi district police issues diktat to cattle owners asks them to submit to the local police station details of cattle Perturbed and disturbed by virtually the endless number of complaints, which flock them vis-à-vis the missing cattle (especially buffaloes), the Kaushambi district police has issued a diktat to all the cattle owners asking them to submit to the local police station the details of cattle like height of cattle, shape of horn, length of horn, type of teeth (to measure age) and specific mark if any. 35 more held for peeing in public A day when 109 men were fined for urinating in public, the government railway police continued its cleanness drive and detained 35 more people. Modinagar distances itself from 'apna' Lalit Lalit Modi's family connections to this town, 50 km from the national capital, might be undeniable, but its residents, including his own kin, are trying their best to ignore the one Modi they'd rather do without. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cong to probe Puri rite fiasco Buoyed by the overwhelming response it received during Friday’s statewide shutdown, the Congress has constituted a seven-member fact-finding committee to examine the circumstances, leading to Nabakalebara mismanagement, particularly the recent Brahma Paribartan (soul transfer) fiasco in Puri. State's plea on access to hangar The state government has urged the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to allow the Odisha-run Government Aviation Training Institute (GATI) to use its (institute’s) entrance to hangar for entry of trainee pilots and other technical staff. 1089cr under power scheme The Centre has sanctioned Rs 1089 crore for the state under its flagship programme Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), which aims strengthen power transmission system by reducing aggregate technical and commercial loss, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Gujarat floods boost MP's lion translocation dream Surprise flood killing eight Asiatic lions in Gujarat has rekindled hopes for Madhya Pradesh government, which has been trying since long to get a pride of big cats translocated to Kuno-palpur sanctuary in Sheopur district. Major fire at SBI in New Market, furniture gutted A major fire broke out in State Bank of India at ground floor of Panchanan building at New Market on Sunday evening, triggering tension in heart of the city. Bhopal cops in hot pursuit of prime accused Madhya Pradesh Police sent six teams across the country to track down Rakesh Narswani, the alleged mastermind of the murder of Balaghat-based journalist Sandeep Kothari. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bibipur makes it a priority to reach out to poor Buoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appreciation for their concept of "selfie with daughter", the Bibipur village panchayat in Jind district on Monday decided to reach out to those poor girls whose parents cannot afford selfies in the absence of good cellphones. Khap orders to ostracize family for refusing to honour verdict A Khap panchayat of 52 villages on Sunday announced to ostracize a family of Danauda village in Narwana sub division after the family refused to honour the panchayat's decision of returning land to another family. HPU, ARTRAC to sign MoU Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC) and Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) will sign a memorandum of understanding for higher studies in the field of defence studies, war psychology, defence management, public administration and remote sensing for those candidates from army who wish to pursue these courses at HPU and share also expertise with the university. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Now, BJP steps into Section 8 duel between AP and Telangana CMs

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 29, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Now, BJP steps into Section 8 duel between AP and Telangana CMs The BJP has finally stepped into the battle between the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the cash-for-vote and phone-tapping cases. ACB zeroes in on bribe money financiers in cash-for-vote case After preliminary analysis of call data records (CDR) of the accused, including jailed TDP MLA Revanth Reddy, in the cash-for-vote case, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials have identified certain people, mostly financiers, who might have arranged the Rs 50 lakh bribe paid to nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson. CBI must probe cash-for-vote, Congress says The Congress party on Sunday demanded a CBI investigation into the cash-for-vote case and even threatened to file a public interest litigation (PIL) if the two warring governments failed to recommend a probe by the central agency. More India News»

		Business
		PE exits may create 2 new IT unicorns Private equity deal counters are buzzing at two of India's fast emerging IT companies, both being valued at around $1 billion each. Tata Sons caps group cos' brand fee at Rs 75cr Tata Sons, owner of the Tata brand and promoter of Tata companies, has capped the royalty payment from group entities using the Tata name at Rs 75 crore. Staff acquire VINCI's stake in infra co NAPC At a time when the world's largest construction company — VINCI of France — did not see potential in India and pressed the exit button, in a giant leap of faith, the employees of the company have stepped in to acquire the French company's stake in NAPC, a Chennai-based infrastructure company. More Business News»

		Environment
		Conservationists squirm as thousands of fish are stunned, killed in bizarre ancient ritual In a bizarre ritual which has evoked the ire of environmentalists, almost eight to ten thousand villagers of Jaunpur, almost 85 km from Dehradun, participated in the Maun mela on Sunday. Researchers develop eco-friendly oil spill solution Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, have developed an eco-friendly biodegradable green "herding" agent that can be used to clean up light crude oil spills on water. Panel on Yamuna suggests ban on use of fresh water A committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal has suggested that use of fresh water should be prohibited and made an offence in order to maintain the minimum environmental flow of Yamuna river. More Environment News»

		World
		County clerks can refuse gay couples: Texas attorney gen County clerks in Texas who object to gay marriage can refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite last week's landmark US supreme court ruling requiring states to allow same-sex marriage, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton said on Sunday. Solar Impulse plane departs Japan, headed for Hawaii A solar-powered plane attempting to circumnavigate the globe without fuel has taken off from Japan after an unscheduled, month-long stop. Five dead in suicide blast at Nigeria leprosy hospital At least five people have been killed and 10 wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a leprosy hospital on the outskirts of the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, emergency services said on Sunday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		PIC: Kajol joins Ajay in London on a break Post the first schedule of their film shoot in Bulgaria, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol flew to London. Salman-Ash should never have broken up? Though they have moved on, we certainly think some celebs looked great with each other. When Arjun opened up about Sridevi It was in KJo's chat show that Arjun opened up about this aspect of his life. In a candid conversation, the actor said that his relationship with Sridevi would never be normal. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Plastic LEGO plans to go eco-friendly The LEGO Group is planning to replace its iconic plastic bricks with pieces made from sustainable and environment friendly materials. Artificial blood transfusion may be reality by '17 The world's first human trial of artificial blood grown in a lab from stem cells is set to take place in the UK by 2017. Will tweaked microbes make Mars Earth-like? US defence scientists are planning to use genetically engineered algae, bacteria and plants to radically transform the climate of Mars and terraform it into an Earth-like planet. More Science News»

		Sports
		HWL: India lose to Australia 2-6, finish 2nd in Pool A India crashed to their first defeat in the Hockey World League Semi-Final 2015 losing to Australia 2-6 in their final Pool A game at Antwerp, Belgium. ICC confirms receiving Lalit Modi's email in 2013 The ICC confirmed that it had received a letter from Lalit Modi in 2013 in which ex-IPL chief alleged that 3 players were bribed by a business tycoon. India likely to rest key players for Zimbabwe tour India are likely to field a second string team for the tour of Zimbabwe and senior players such as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might be given a break. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 tablets with unique features Some device makers are endowing their tablets with special features to stand out.We take a look at five unique tablets… Sony Xperia Z3+ first impressions Almost nine months after launching the Xperia Z3 in India, Sony is back with a new high-end smartphone. 8 cool smartphones coming to India soon Smartphone makers from China are making a beeline to India, heading to the market in droves More Technology News»

		Education
		`It fulfilled all expectations' VIDHI LOHIA BA (hons) economics (graduating this year) St Xavier's College, Mumbai. ​More UG seats After admitting PhD students for more than a hundred years, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, opened its doors to 83 enrolees for a four-year undergraduate programme in science in 2011. What do employers want? Fresh graduates should be able to think beyond their core discipline and possess people skills, say experts More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Morning peak hour services may be affected on WR The morning peak hour train services may be affected on Western Railway as the restoration work for getting the affected coach back on tracks and clearing platform number 3 at Chuchgate was still going on, sources said. Pawar stumps Uddhav at MCA polls For Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, it was a huge disappointment when his nominee Vijay Patil, son of education baron and former Bihar governor DY Patil, lost the crucial Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections to NCP founder president and former agriculture minister Sharad Pawar. Malwani tragedy: Widowed mom of six had sought solace in hooch The Jadhav sisters haven't spoken much since they lost their mother in the Malwani hooch tragedy two weeks ago. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		11kg gold seized at IGI replaced with yellow metal Officials were in for a surprise when 11kg of gold seized from passengers, who had tried to smuggle it through Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in five different incidents, were found to be metal pieces when the packets were opened before a departmental committee for disposal. 17-year-old kidnapped, gang-raped A 17-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by a man, whom she befriended on Facebook, and his accomplices. Convicts to learn farming In a new initiative by Tihar Jail authorities, life convicts with good conduct in the past 12 years will be shifted to a semi-open jail. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rainbows fine, what of clouded minds? "I'm coming out. I want to be honest." Good marks, but little progress Students are setting new records for the highest marks in board or competitive exams every year. By invitation: The grand old alumna from Bengaluru had many firsts While at school she was a mathematics wizard and a painter. At IISc, where she did her MSc and PhD in the 1930s, she was a tennis champion and bridge player. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Nearly 50% voters to be struck off rolls in Hyderabad district This is happening in our Hyderabad. Believe it or not, the electoral registration officers (EROs) under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have marked out the names of 18.30 lakh voters for deletion from the electoral rolls in Hyderabad district on the ground that they have shifted residence or their houses were found locked. Spirituality, fitness go hand in hand for youth during Ramzan in Hyderabad Ramzan may well be a month of fasting or even feasting. A big, fat Iftar get-together in Hyderabad A big, fat Iftar get-together in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai goes on metro map, Jaya to launch service today Come Monday, Chennai will have one more attraction to flaunt — the metro rail. Drunk cop gropes woman, crowd blocks traffic on Arcot Road A drunk special sub-inspector of police created a furore by groping a woman pedestrian on Arcot Road near Kodambakkam on Saturday night, following which her colleagues and passersby gathered in protest and blocked traffic on the busy thoroughfare. 'Gold-plated' idols new telesale con Telemarketing swindles may not be new but the city police have recorded a new version of the scam, receiving a complaint about a man tricked into buying a fake Dhan Lakshmi yantra, a gold-plated pendant or idol that is supposed to bring wealth and prosperity. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		GIFT's reservoir plan put on hold for now Planning a common 15-day water reserve for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad cities is proving to be a big challenge for the state Urban Development Department (UDD). Just recently Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), which had started issuing tenders for work on its own massive Samruddhi Sarovar, was put on hold. Ahmedabad passport office to get more officers The regional passport office in Ahmedabad is set to get more than 50 officers from central government which in turn is expected to increase the number of passports issued in the state by 10%-15% this year. Humidity saps Ahmedabad but no rain likely this month High humidity levels will continue to discomfort Amdavadis in the coming days and no rain is likely till early next month. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Space crunch at AU hostels a blessing in disguise for pvt lodges At a time when Allahabad University had started admitting students for academic session 2015-16, there could be hundreds of admission seekers from other cities, who may face accommodation crunch. AU scientists develop herbal oil for fungal infections High humidity has led to spurt in cases of fungal infection. The easy remedy to the problem comes in form of oil extracted from various herbs. Cattle hold roads hostage, commuters struggle for space Stray cattle continue to hold Sangam City to ransom. Herds occupy busy thoroughfares and footpaths making commuting a Herculean task. Garbage littered on roads provide fodder to these stray cattle and herds can be found around garbage bins. Allahabad Municipal Corporation’s cattle catching squad has failed to break the sway of these animals on roads. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Congress ups ante against Naveen in Nabakalebara mismanagement Buoyed by the overwhelming response it received during Friday’s statewide shutdown, Congress has constituted a seven-member fact-finding committee to examine the circumstances, leading to Nabakalebara mismanagement, particularly after the recent Brahma Paribartan (soul transfer) fiasco in Puri. Congress ups ante against Naveen in Nabakalebara mismanagement Buoyed by the overwhelming response it received during Friday’s statewide shutdown, Congress has constituted a seven-member fact-finding committee to examine the circumstances, leading to Nabakalebara mismanagement, particularly after the recent Brahma Paribartan (soul transfer) fiasco in Puri. Now, BJP readies for stir against Puri ritual lapse A day after the Congress organized a successful Odisha bandh over the Nabakalebara mess, the BJP on Saturday got down to preparing a blueprint for a weeklong agitation, touching all districts, on the issue. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		More than 500 trains cancelled till July 3 Due to fire at route relay interlocking (RRI) cabin at Itarsi recently, more than 500 express and passenger trains would remain cancelled from June 29 to July 3. Major fire beaks out in SBI in New Market, furniture burnt A major fire broke out in State Bank of India at ground floor of Panchanan building at New Market on Sunday evening, triggering tension in heart of the city. No homework in home minister's remission vow to 'yogic' convicts Madhya Pradesh minister of home and jail, Babulal Gaur, made a foot-in-mouth announcement on June 21, granting a month’s remission to prisoners practising yoga on International Yoga Day. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Many Satnams, few playgrounds Many of Punjab's sports heroes have come from its villages, but Indian- born NBA player Satnam Singh Bhamara's village still lacks adequate facilities for its residents. Punjab sends rescue team for stranded pilgrims in Uttarakhand The Punjab government has dispatched a high-level rescue team to oversee the evacuation of the pilgrims stranded at Hemkund Sahib, Uttarakhand, due to heavy rains and reported damage to bridges and roads. FB hacker booked The Chandigarh police on Saturday registered a case against an unknown person on the complaint of a woman that her Facebook account was hacked.Sources said the accused sent messages from the complainant's account. More Chandigarh News»

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