News Digest: 14 killed, 30 injured in Jammu & Kashmir road accident

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		Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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		India
		14 killed, 30 injured in Jammu & Kashmir road accident Fourteen people were killed and 30 injured when a bus going to the valley fell into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district of Jammu region on Tuesday. Amit Shah's crack team which made UP happen for BJP When Narendra Modi’s man Friday Amit Shah was given the charge of UP, the BJP unit in the state was in total disarray. Expecting the existing outfit to surpass even the 2009 tally of 10 was like asking for the moon.  Ramdev returns to Haridwar after BJP's clean sweep As the country gave a clear mandate to BJP, yoga guru Ramdev returned to his ashram, Patanjali Yogapeet, here after serving his self-imposed exile of about nine months, on Monday. More India News»

		Business
		ICICI cuts home loan rates by up to 15 basic points ICICI Bank has cut home loan rates for women and salaried individuals by 15 and 10 basis points, respectively. Home loans up to Rs 75 lakh will be available at 10.1% for women and 10.15% for salaried men as against 10.25% earlier. Insurance FDI cap back on agenda The-long pending issue of raising the foreign direct investment cap in the crucial insurance sector to 49% from 26% is back on the agenda of the new government, which is expected to assume office later this month. Tata Comm sells Neotel for Rs 4,000 crore After almost eight months of discussions, Tata Communications has finally agreed to sell its South African unit Neotel to Vodacom, an arm of British telecommunications giant Vodafone, for $676 million, or Rs 3,959 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		Wildfires worse due to global warming, studies say The devastating wildfires scorching Southern California offer a glimpse of a warmer and more fiery future, according to scientists and federal and international reports. Increase genetic diversity to save tigers: Study A new research by Stanford scholars shows that increasing genetic diversity among the 3,000 or so tigers left on the planet is the key to their survival as a species. Glaciers in Canada rapidly melting: Report Glaciers in British Colombia and America's northern state of Alaska are losing 20 to 30 percent of what is melting annually from the Greenland Ice Sheet More Environment News»

		World
		Thailand's army declares martial law Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. Abu Hamza convicted of terror charges London imam Abu Hamza al-Masri was convicted of terrorism charges in New York on Monday following a four-week trial that shined a spotlight on the preacher's controversial anti-Western statements. US indicts serving Chinese military officers for stealing The United States on Monday charged five serving Chinese military officials with stealing American technology and trade secrets in sectors such as nuclear power and solar energy through cyber-espionage and hacking. More World News»

		Entertainment
		5 low points of Karisma Kapoor's life Karisma Kapoor is one actress who was born in one of the biggest and popular families in India, but didn't have a bed of roses in life. HOT PICS: Kangana in bra & panty From films to photo-shoots, a woman in a bikini or lingerie is no more a taboo now in Bollywood. Pamela Anderson was molested by a female at age of 6! In what seems like a shocking revelation, 'Baywatch' star Pamela Anderson admitted that she was molested at the age of six, raped when she was 12-year-old and gangraped just years later. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		What do you want in a spouse? Genetic similarity may help He leaves the toilet seat up, prefers old Japanese monster movies to romantic comedies and fancies mixed martial arts over ballet. So what do you have in common with your husband? Now, convert light into matter Scientists have for the first time discovered a revolutionary technique to turn light into matter, a feat thought impossible when the idea was first theorized 80 years ago. Unveiled in UK: A poem that cleanses air of pollution The writing is on the wall for pollution. UK researchers have developed the world's first air-cleansing poem printed on a material that can eradicate the air pollution caused by 20 cars, every day. More Science News»

		Sports
		Van Gaal named as United's manager Dutchman Louis van Gaal has been named as Manchester United's new manager with Ryan Giggs confirmed as his assistant, the EPL club said. Indian women reach Uber Cup quarters Saina Nehwal led India to the quarterfinals of Uber Cup with a crushing 4-1 win over Hong Kong but it was curtains for their male counterparts in Thomas Cup. Future depends on Barcelona fans: Messi Messi insisted he remains committed to Barcelona despite a disappointing trophy-less season but would only stay on as long as it felt "affection" for him. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto E review: A smartphone for masses Let’s not beat around the bush. Moto E is a phenomenal smartphone. Samsung cuts prices of Galaxy S4, S4 Mini The Galaxy S4 is now available at Rs 31,814 while the Galaxy S4 Mini can be purchased at Rs 19,278 on Samsung India eStore. Facebook working on Snapchat rival 'Slingshot': Report Facebook is developing its own video-chat app, known internally as Slingshot. More Technology News»

		Education
		Only 4 of 10 Tamil Nadu govt engineering colleges have principals: RTI Government professional colleges in Tamil Nadu are struggling with a severe shortage of faculty. Prakash retires as UGC staffer at 62, but stays as its chairman The BJP manifesto promises to restructure UGC into a Higher Education Commission. Girls outperform boys in Himachal Pradesh matric results After outshining boys in class XII results, girls have excelled yet again in matriculation examination conducted by Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBSE), results for which were announced on Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Woman falls at Andheri station, taken to Palghar hospital A woman slipped into the gap between the platform and the train at Andheri while trying to board a long distance train to Palghar on Monday evening. Labourer held for killing employer in Kalyan A labourer, Bhim Singh (28), was arrested on the charge of killing his employer, Gauri Prasad (58), in Kalyan on Monday. Second round of education quota admissions in Mumbai expected from Friday The second round of online admission for the 25% reserved seats under the right to education is expected to begin on Friday, said officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Governer to think on Delhi polls only after government formation at Centre The possibility of early polls may be a talking point but lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung wants to wait and watch. He will review the status quo and form a view on Delhi’s readiness for fresh polls only after government formation at the Centre. He might also submit a report to the home ministry. My aim will be to ensure that Dalits get equal opportunities: Udit Raj From a champion of Dalit rights to the Dalit face of BJP—the party poised to lead India for the next five years—Udit Raj has come a long way. Raj was an IRS officer before he left government service to do social work and later joined politics. Durgesh Nandan Jha speaks to the newly-elected MP from North West Delhi about his plans to continue working for Dalit empowerment from within the government. Sensors fail, fire destroys many files at police HQ A major mishap was averted after a fire broke out at a special commissioner's office on the 10th floor of the Delhi Police headquarters early Sunday morning. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		MPs lobby for cabinet berths Even as Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is reportedly keen on rewarding Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar with plum posts in his cabinet, ministerial aspirants from Karnataka are lobbying hard too. JD(S) grooms third-generation leader Within days of their poll drubbing, the Gowdas of JD(S) are blooding their third generation into politics. Primary winners are all poll losers AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s attempt to introduce reforms in the party by holding US-style primaries to 15 Lok Sabha constituencies, including two in Karnataka, came a cropper. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Three injured in LPG cylinder blast Three people suffered injuries when a domestic gas cylinder leak triggered a blast at Mylardevpally on Monday night. Police suspect that the mishap occurred at an illegal gas refilling unit. Hoax bomb call sends cops into a tizzy After a bomb threat call, police conducted a thorough anti-sabotage sweep at the Secunderabad railway station on Monday. Later, they realized it was a hoax call. KCR seeks 3 AIS officers for CMO Telangana chief minister-designate K Chandrasekar Rao on Monday called on governor ESL Narasimhan and is learnt to have requested him to write to the Centre seeking orders for appointment of three officers to be part of the CMO. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Gas used up faster than usual? Pilferage could be the culprit Homemakers in the city are finding to their chagrin that their cooking gas cylinders are not lasting as long as they did. Plan brings cheer to industries, truckers Industry bodies and transport associations have welcomed the proposal for a high-speed corridor connecting Ennore and Kattupalli ports with East Coast Road and sought its early implementation. Accidents on the rise, ignore LPG safety at your own peril Do you check the use-by date of LPG cylinders when the delivery guy comes around with them? That’s should be part of standard operating procedure for domestic safety because a cylinder past its expiry date can potentially be as much a safety risk as a worn-out tube or a faulty valve. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation body for sanitation regulation AMC is preparing an action plan for implementing the provision of the Act.A body, Urban Management Consulting (UMC) has been employed for preparing the action plan. 7 years on, man gets ex parte divorce from NRG wife A family court granted ex parte divorce to a man on grounds of desertion and cruelty, after his UK-based wife left him in India and even robbed him of his passport seven years back. Chaos reigns as Bhadra courts move to old HC Twenty-two courts from Bhadra have been shifted to the old high court campus near Income Tax Circle, and the lack of basic facilities created chaos on Monday - the first day of functioning on this campus. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Youth throws acid on wife, sister-in-law A youth threw acid on his estranged wife and sister-in-law at Mauaima Bazaar on Monday.The two injured women were rushed to SRN Hospital where their condition was stated to be stable. Modi emerges as clear winner among cartoonists BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has beaten his political opponents hands down in the field of cartoons used in newspapers and electronic media during the nine phases of Lok Sabha elections 2014. Despite Modi wave, BSP's core voters stay loyal Though Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) failed to win even a single seat in the state, its votebank remained intact in Allahabad and Phulpur despite the Modi wave. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhakta's Niyamgiri card boomeranged Kalahandi Congress Lok Sabha (LS) nominee Bhakta Das failed to see the writing on the wall. Narasingh likely leader of opposition Senior Congress leader Narasingh Mishra is emerging as a frontrunner for the post of the leader of opposition in state assembly. State Museum to don modern look The state government has prepared a blueprint for modernization of State Museum here with audio guides, souvenir shop, cafeteria, cloak room and parking space. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Ensure NCERT books in CBSE schools: Minister of state school education School education department has decided to tighten noose around Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)-affiliated schools who fleece students by compelling them to buy books of private publishers. Lifestyle changes, urbanization trigger skin allergy among kids Rapid urbanization and change in lifestyle are leading to a rise in cases of itchy, flaky rashes on kids' skin, experts said. Engineering students under CCTV vigil at exam halls Use of unfair means during exams or other illegal act in engineering colleges in the state without getting caught will not be possible.All such or other activities will be under watchful 'eye' of CCTV. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dealers protest against appointments for land registration in Ambala The agitators calmed down only after sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Vinay Partap Singh received their memorandum to be given to the Haryana chief minister and assured them of proper action in the matter. Dalit boycott leaves Sangrur village tense "The village landlords have refused us access to fields, village pond and water tank," said Guru Ravidas society secretary Raj Kumar and Mahavir Singh. Inclement weather hits cotton crop in Fazilka district Untimely rains accompanied by hailstorm have damaged recently-sown cotton crop in parts of Fazilka district, a key cotton growing area of Punjab. More Chandigarh News»

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