News Digest: Can consider tie-up with CPM, Mamata says

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, August 30, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Can consider tie-up with CPM, Mamata says Averring that no one is "untouchable", West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday said her Trinamool Congress would consider and discuss the matter if a proposal for a tie-up came from her long-time foe CPM. Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on 'take down' notices to ISPs A bench of Justices J Chelameswar and A K Sikri issued notices to the department of electronics and information technology, and director general GC (Cyber Laws Group Formulation & Enforcement Division) after hearing arguments by senior advocate K K Venugopal on behalf of IAMAI. CBI to probe Jharkhand's 'love jihad' case Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren cleared CBI investigation into the “love-jihad” case involving national-level shooter Tara Shahdeo. More India News»

		Business
		'Make in India' drive to boost manufacturing Drawing from Narendra Modi’s experience with the ‘Vibrant Gujarat’, the government is set to launch a massive ‘Make in India’ campaign next month to get Indian companies as well as global firms to invest in the manufacturing sector. Sun-Ranbaxy deal under CCI scanner The Competition Commission, which has put the multi-billion dollar Sun-Ranbaxy deal for public scrutiny, on Friday said the major issue is whether the combination would result in high market concentration of certain molecules. RIL plans to invest $13 billion in energy projects Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest about $13 billion in energy projects, including a four lakh barrels per day (bpd) crude refinery at its Jamnagar complex. More Business News»

		Environment
		Chili smoke to protect farms from wild animals in Maharashtra The state forest department pays about Rs 5 crore annually to farmers as compensation for crop depredation by wild animals. Warming aids Arctic economies but far short of 'cold rush' Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average. Arunachal sets example: 70% afforestation achieved Setting an example, the Arunachal Pradesh environment and forest department has achieved 70 per cent afforestation in the state at a time when forest areas are decreasing alarmingly in the country. More Environment News»

		World
		Don't mess with nuclear Russia, Putin says President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia's armed forces, backed by its nuclear arsenal, were ready to meet any aggression, declaring at a pro-Kremlin youth camp that foreign states should understand: “It's best not to mess with us.” Pakistan army steps in to revive govt's talks with protesters Pakistan’s powerful army on Friday stepped into the political crisis by talking to two protesting organizations but delivered a snub to the beleaguered government which had claimed that it had not sought military’s mediation. Obama says he has no strategy to deal with ISIS US President Barack Obama conceded on Thursday that his administration did not have a strategy yet to combat the extremist Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) More World News»

		Entertainment
		When a Bang Bang stunt landed Hrithik Roshan in hospital Bollywood is ruled by stars who deliver the best of the Indian cinema laden with action, fiction and stunts. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally get married With the amount of speculation surrounding their wedding ever since they got engaged two years ago, one would hardly imagine that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would actually be successful in keeping their nuptials a secret. 'Family dramas on TV have their own charm' Shweta P Munshi on her various TV outings and more in a chat with Ahmedabad Times. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Experimental Ebola drug ZMapp heals all monkeys in study An experimental Ebola drug healed all 18 monkeys infected with the deadly virus in a study, boosting hopes that the treatment might help fight the outbreak raging through West Africa—once more of it can be made. How the zebrafish gets its stripes found Scientists, including Indian-origin researchers, have discovered how zebrafish, a small fresh water fish, forms a strikingly beautiful pattern of blue stripes alternating with golden stripes. Nasa says new heavy-lift rocket debut not likely until 2018 Nasa's new heavy-lift rocket, designed to fly astronauts to the moon, asteroids and eventually Mars, likely will not have its debut test flight until November 2018, nearly a year later than previous estimates, agency officials said on Wednesday. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sindhu in World Championships semis, assured of bronze P V Sindhu created history when she assured herself of a second bronze medal by reaching the women's singles semis of World Badminton Championships. Some Arjuna Awards are given pre-maturely: Heena Sidhu Arjuna Awards and controversy go hand in hand but top Indian shooter Heena Sidhu feels some athletes are bestowed with prestigious honour before their time. It's not the Balotelli show, warns Liverpool boss Rodgers "This is not the Mario Balotelli show", warned Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers who is able to call on the forward for the first time against Spurs on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		PM Narendra Modi plans digital cloud for every Indian PM Modi's next big push to free up service delivery from the hold of the lower bureaucracy will be in the form of a 'digital cloud' for every Indian. Apple sends media invites for 'iPhone launch' event Apple is expected to announce the two new iPhones and a wearable device at the event. 10 most eagerly awaited gadgets of 2014 It's almost fall, which means tech companies are gearing up to release their newest smartphones, tablets, and wearable gadgets in time for the holiday season. More Technology News»

		Education
		Nalanda University to begin classes with 15 pupils, 11 teachers The orientation programme for the students will be held on August 29 at the Rajgir's signature building, International Convention Centre. IIMM to focus on development of supply chains Former Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) president and director of Expert Global, Mukund Kulkarni, who chaired the event, said, "Biggest challenge for the industries is competitive environment. AMU's Kerala centre restricts use of mobiles on campus Aligarh Muslim University centre at Malappuram, Kerala, has imposed restrictions on use of mobiles by students on campus. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra department drops move to float irrigation tenders before polls The Maharashtra water resources department has developed cold feet about hurriedly floating irrigation tenders worth Rs 1,000 crore in the run-up to the assembly elections following a TOI expose last week. Two seats for every Maratha, Muslim engineering applicant The newly-introduced reservations for Maratha and Muslim candidates in education have made it trivially easy for them to get into engineering and pharmacy colleges. Maharashtra Congress poll manifesto draft to be finalized by September 5 The Maharashtra unit of the Congress, which is in the process of scrutinising candidates for the forthcoming state assembly elections, will finalise its draft manifesto by September 5, the party officially announced here on Thursday.  More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Will try to form govt if asked by LG: BJP BJP’s city unit has made it clear that it will explore every possibility if the lieutenant governor invites it to form the government in Delhi. DU admission scam: A seat goes for Rs 5-10 lakh The crime branch of Delhi Police has detected a large-scale admission scam in some DU colleges of south campus. BJP team will keep an eye on municipal corporations BJP is planning to form a team of three senior leaders to keep a close watch on the performance on corporators and ensure better coordination between the three municipal corporations. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Rugby Sevens is like T20' Walking on crutches is one of the toughest challenges for an injured athlete but such difficulties have not stopped England's Rugby Sevens skipper Tom Mitchell from promoting his favourite sport in India. Karnataka MLAs forgo US trip in hope of cabinet seats "Sir, can I go to the US as planned or should I remain here (Bangalore)?" This is the most common query Congress legislators and "wannabe ministers" have been asking chief minister Siddaramaiah in the past two days. Writer retells the many Ramayanas The minutiae that make the Ramayana have inspired many retellings of the tales, said Samhita Arni, writer of the graphic novel Sita's Ramayana. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Trainee IPS officer drowned in NPA's pool In a tragic incident, a 31-year-old trainee IPS officer from Haryana drowned in the swimming pool at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh's new IT policy has few takers Industry insiders and IT experts are worried whether Andhra Pradesh government's new In formation technology (IT) policy would yield results in view of the skyrocketing land prices and linking of subsidy on land rates with employment generation. More Rythu bazaars to come up in Andhra Pradesh soon The Andhra Pradesh government will launch a centralised vegetable and fruit distribution centres at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati soon. This was disclosed during a review meeting with chief secretary IYR a review meeting with chief Krishna Rao at the Secretariat on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Southern Railway to run Chennai-Bhubaneswar special train No.06009 Chennai Central – Bhubaneswar superfast special train will leave Chennai Central at 9.10pm on August 31 (Sunday) and reach Bhubaneswar at 5.35pm the next day. CMDA seals marriage hall at Medavakkam This is part of the CMDA's efforts to curb unauthorized construction in Chennai. Jayalalithaa reelected AIADMK general secretary, says she sees no political opponents in TN On being unanimously reelected as general secretary of the AIADMK for the seventh time in a row, Jayalalithaa said the ‘enemies’ had disappeared from the political arena. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Guru-mas hold fort in absence of guru at Asaram ashram On Guru Purnima day, the Asaram ashram recorded a rare gender revolution. Mega projects cap in Gujarat doubled, at 2,000 crore now The state government has planned to upgrade the investment cap for mega industrial projects from the existing Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,000 crore. 108 to soon float to the rescue The EMRI 108 services will start the boat ambulance service by the end of this year. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC: Engineer has no authority to hold UPSIDC post The Allahabad high court on Friday directed that UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) chief engineer (project), Arun Kumar Mishra, had no authority under law to hold any post in the corporation. HC directs to set up DNA test centre in UP he Allahabad High Court has directed that a DNA test centre like the one in Hyderabad be established in Uttar Pradesh at the earliest so that courts and investigative agencies are not compelled to send DNA samples at high costs to specialized facilities at Hyderabad. Two injured in violence on campus Pandemonium prevailed on the campus of Allahabad University on Friday when various groups of students indulged in violence thrice, in which two were injured. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CDA resumes temple demolition After a brief lull, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday resumed temple demolition drive in the city and razed Subhadra Khetra Temple at Sector 9 of Markat Nagar here. Leadership drive to ensure quality education In a bid to infuse quality in school education, a school leadership programme will be launched in the state. CBI to probe custody death The Orissa high court has ordered a CBI inquiry into the alleged custodial death of Kuldeep Mohapatra, 27, at Saheed Nagar police station in Bhubaneswar in 2012. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth found dead at BJP MLA's residence in Madhya Pradesh A youth was found dead on Friday under suspicious condition at the private residence of BJP's Prithvipur MLA, Anita Nayak near here, police said. Court issues arrest warrant against IAS couple Arvind Joshi and Tinoo A special court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against tainted IAS couple ? Arvind and Tinoo Joshi ? for their failure to appear even for a single hearing in the Rs 42-crore disproportionate assets (DA) case. 'Thames model may not work well for Ganga clean-up plan' "Cleaning up the Ganges is a huge challenge.Following the model of Thames, which is actually a canal may not work for the Indian river. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dal Khalsa demands Beant assassin's picture be installed by SGPC at Central Sikh Museum with other martyrs What may trigger a fresh controversy on 19th anniversary of assassination of CM Beant Singh, Dal Khalsa has urged the Akal Takht Jathedar Gurbachan Singh to direct the SGPC to install the portrait of his assasin Dilawar Singh in the Sikh Central Museum to mark his 19th death anniversary on August 31. Punjab CM gives Rs 1 Lakh to Barnala girl selected for masters' French embassy scholarship at ISAE Elated over her achievement Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal has provided Rs. 1 lakh from chief minister relief fund to Barnala girl Harleen Kaur to carry on her studies. Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand gets bail Radical Hindu activist and main accused in the Samjhauta blasts case, Swami Aseemanand, was on Thursday granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana high court. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Another 'love jihad' case comes to light in Jharkhand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, August 29, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Another 'love jihad' case comes to light in Jharkhand Another case of alleged love jihad was reported from Chatra district where police on Wednesday jailed a Muslim boy for deceiving a Hindu girl by faking his identity. Challenge architect keen to keep it going The phenomenal response to Hyderabad woman Manju Latha Kalanidhi's Rice Bucket Challenge has inspired her to want to keep the campaign running. How India turned ice bucket to rice bucket As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge touched Indian homes, engaged Bollywoodians, CEOs and students, it got a very Indian twist in one Hyderabad home.The bucket stayed, but ice turned into rice. Meet #RiceBucketChallenge, gaining popularity as RBC. More India News»

		Business
		Inflation weighs on India's sovereign ratings: Moody's It said the economy is poised for an acceleration in growth, based on expected policy reforms and robust investor sentiment. Maharashtra fights Gujarat for auto investments High-profile investments from the coveted automobile sector have pitted the Congress-led Maharashtra government against the BJP-ruled Gujarat. Hepatitis C drugs face multiple hurdles Life-saving medicines, especially for complex chronic diseases like hepatitis C (Hep C), are facing multiple hurdles here in the form of Big Pharma’s pricing strategy, government apathy to accelerate approvals and intellectual property challenges. More Business News»

		Environment
		Chili smoke to protect farms from wild animals in Maharashtra The state forest department pays about Rs 5 crore annually to farmers as compensation for crop depredation by wild animals. Warming aids Arctic economies but far short of 'cold rush' Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average. Arunachal sets example: 70% afforestation achieved Setting an example, the Arunachal Pradesh environment and forest department has achieved 70 per cent afforestation in the state at a time when forest areas are decreasing alarmingly in the country. More Environment News»

		World
		Russian troops, tanks pour into Ukraine Two columns of tanks and military vehicles rolled into southeastern Ukraine from Russia on Thursday after Grad missiles were fired at a border post and Ukraine’s overmatched border guards fled, a top Ukrainian official said. Libya's interim government resigns under pressure Libya's toothless interim government, led by prime minister Abdullah al-Thani, announced it had tendered its resignation to the elected parliament, days after a rival Islamist administration was created. FBI investigates cyber attack on US banks The FBI is investigating a suspected Russian cyber attack on a number of American banks. Hackers are believed to have targeted JP Morgan and at least four other banks in the US, amid increasing concern over cyber security from watchdogs on both sides of the Atlantic. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'SRK does his work with perfection, Salman with fun' Sukhwinder Singh, 43, is a Shiv Bhakt, who seems to be waiting for his Salman bhai to get married. He believes that you can entertain only with happiness and not with hesitation that will come into you if you are competitive. Salman Khan to meet former girlfriend in Miami Salman Khan and Somy Ali's friendship is known to one and all. Now, the actor is all set to spend some time with Somy in Miami. 5 times Salman Khan almost got married! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Junk food kills appetite for healthy diet Junk food not only makes you pile on the pounds, it may also suppress your appetite for a balanced diet. Researchers find gene to help crops beat drought With scientists worldwide looking for ways to produce more food with less water, researchers have identified a thermostat-like gene that could help engineer drought-resistant crops. Singapore bid to surgically debark noisy dogs stirs row Singapore authorities have asked pet-owners to consider debarking their dogs surgically if unable to quie ten them down, triggering outrage from animal rights groups and animal lovers Singapore's state-owned Housing and Development Board (HDB) issued a notice last Friday to pet-owners living in its apartments, following feedback about disturbances caused by dog barking in the middle of the night. More Science News»

		Sports
		Striker Wayne Rooney named new England captain Rooney has been named England captain, taking over the leadership role of an inexperienced team in a rebuilding phase following its worst-ever World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar backs Indian Super League Tendulkar threw his weight behind the upcoming Indian Super League, saying it was the way forward to unearth football talent in the cricket-mad country. Saina survives scare, enters World Championships quarters Saina Nehwal fought her way back from a game down to register a 14-21, 21-18, 21-12 victory over Sayaka Takahashi of Japan and enter the quarterfinals of the World Badminton Championships. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple may unveil iWatch on September 9 alongside iPhone 6 Apple is planning to announce its first wearable on September 9. That's the date Apple has supposedly set aside for a media event for its iPhone 6, too. Oppo N1 Mini review: Great camera phone at not-so-great price The phone packs the N1's rotating swivel camera in a relatively compact form factor. 10 most eagerly awaited gadgets of 2014 It's almost fall, which means tech companies are gearing up to release their newest smartphones, tablets, and wearable gadgets in time for the holiday season. More Technology News»

		Education
		Nalanda University to begin classes with 15 pupils, 11 teachers The orientation programme for the students will be held on August 29 at the Rajgir's signature building, International Convention Centre. IIMM to focus on development of supply chains Former Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) president and director of Expert Global, Mukund Kulkarni, who chaired the event, said, "Biggest challenge for the industries is competitive environment. AMU's Kerala centre restricts use of mobiles on campus Aligarh Muslim University centre at Malappuram, Kerala, has imposed restrictions on use of mobiles by students on campus. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra department drops move to float irrigation tenders before polls The Maharashtra water resources department has developed cold feet about hurriedly floating irrigation tenders worth Rs 1,000 crore in the run-up to the assembly elections following a TOI expose last week. Two seats for every Maratha, Muslim engineering applicant The newly-introduced reservations for Maratha and Muslim candidates in education have made it trivially easy for them to get into engineering and pharmacy colleges. Maharashtra Congress poll manifesto draft to be finalized by September 5 The Maharashtra unit of the Congress, which is in the process of scrutinising candidates for the forthcoming state assembly elections, will finalise its draft manifesto by September 5, the party officially announced here on Thursday.  More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Helmets must for all but Sikh women riding two-wheeler in Delhi It’s official. Women in the city will now be required to wear a helmet while driving or going pillion on a two-wheeler. ABVP makes new promises for DUSU win In a pre-election conference on Thursday, ABVP said its next mission would be to get more hostels, canteens at subsidized rates within the next 12 months. HC lens on Karol Bagh shops Rampant unauthorized construction in Karol Bagh has come under the scanner of the Delhi high court, which has sought a response from the North Delhi Municipal Corporation. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka MLAs forgo US trip in hope of cabinet seats "Sir, can I go to the US as planned or should I remain here (Bangalore)?" This is the most common query Congress legislators and "wannabe ministers" have been asking chief minister Siddaramaiah in the past two days. Writer retells the many Ramayanas The minutiae that make the Ramayana have inspired many retellings of the tales, said Samhita Arni, writer of the graphic novel Sita's Ramayana. Analyzing role of politics in growth Philosopher Bertrand Russell, in 1920, wrote that "all the world will be vitally affected by the growth in China which will prove key either for good or evil in the next two centuries". More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh's new IT policy has few takers Industry insiders and IT experts are worried whether Andhra Pradesh government's new In formation technology (IT) policy would yield results in view of the skyrocketing land prices and linking of subsidy on land rates with employment generation. More Rythu bazaars to come up in Andhra Pradesh soon The Andhra Pradesh government will launch a centralised vegetable and fruit distribution centres at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati soon. This was disclosed during a review meeting with chief secretary IYR a review meeting with chief Krishna Rao at the Secretariat on Thursday. PM's Jan Dhan Yojana surpasses target in Telangana The Pradhan Mantri JanDhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched in Telangana by Union minister of urban development, housing and poverty alleviation, M Venkaiah Naidu, on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Hand-grenade and landmine shells belonged to LTTE: Police Hand-grenades and land mines, unearthed from Pacha Talamalai reserve forest near Puliyur in Mettur taluk on Tuesday night, belong to the LTTE, said Salem police, as the hand-grenades were found to be imprinted with LTTE logo. Rehman's students pay tribute to King of Pop, recreate his music with elements of Gita As the world remembers Michael Jackson on his birthday on Friday, students from AR Rahman’s music college in the city are paying a special tribute to the King of Pop. Chettinad case: Official's jail stay extended The principal special court for CBI cases on Thursday remanded M Manu Needhi Cholan, registrar of companies, Tamil Nadu, who was arrested on bribery charges, in judicial custody till September 8. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Teacher elopes with 14-year-old A 32-year-old teacher of a girls' high school has reportedly eloped with a 14-year-old class IX student in Jainabad village in Patdi, Surendranagar. Contempt plea filed over neglect of sports complex Gujarat State Table Tennis Association has moved Gujarat high court complaining about Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's disobeying court order and not developing the sports complex at Mithakhali. Bootlegger who jumped from overbridge, dies In an incident which took place about a week ago, a bootlegger chased by city cops jumped off an overbridge in Vatva area. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Can't deny quota over gender: HC The Allahabad High Court has ruled that there should not be any discrimination on the ground of gender in providing reservation to a girl under the Freedom Fighters’ quota for admission to medical courses in Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT). AU prof deciphers Gupta dynasty inscription A faculty member of the department of Ancient History of Allahabad University has managed to decipher and identify a rare 5th century copper plate inscription discovered in a village near Mahasthan in Bogra district of Bangladesh. Docs rush to Koraon villages after death of 5 kids The death of five children in different villages of Koraon block in the past 48 hours has made the officials of health department run from pillar to post to ascertain the cause of the deaths. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CDA resumes temple demolition After a brief lull, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday resumed temple demolition drive in the city and razed Subhadra Khetra Temple at Sector 9 of Markat Nagar here. Leadership drive to ensure quality education In a bid to infuse quality in school education, a school leadership programme will be launched in the state. CBI to probe custody death The Orissa high court has ordered a CBI inquiry into the alleged custodial death of Kuldeep Mohapatra, 27, at Saheed Nagar police station in Bhubaneswar in 2012. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh cop commits suicide to get his jobless son a compensatory job A 59-year-old inspector, posted at Adim Jati Kalyan (AJK) police station in Madhya Pradesh, committed suicide on Thursday apparently to get a compensatory job in police department for his jobless son. 53rd MP Police State-Level Annual Sports Competition held amid fanfare in Bhopal Police officials from across the state gathered at the 53rd MP Police State-Level Annual Sports Competition, which was held from August 24 to 29. Uttarakhand gov takes a nap as Bhoj students raise slogans There were 236 students from various disciplines who were invited by university for award of degrees.Later, only 90 students of PhD were awarded degrees."This is insult to students. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand gets bail Radical Hindu activist and main accused in the Samjhauta blasts case, Swami Aseemanand, was on Thursday granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana high court. Northern lights get thumbs up from TOI The Times Group would felicitate 14 dynamic business achievers of north India at a glitzy event that will be organized on Friday at Park Plaza, Zirakpur. Home to heritage trees Amritsar may not have a well-planned foliage plan like that of Chandigarh but it is still home to some heritage trees that have turned into attractions in themselves. More Chandigarh News»

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