News Digest: Jaitley pushes for defence revamp, to expand fleet

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		Sunday, June 08, 2014
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		India
		Jaitley pushes for defence revamp, to expand fleet Jaitley and chief of naval staff Robin Dhowan visited the Western Naval Command and examined the salvaged submarine, INS Sindhurakshak. Fresh delays hit ultra-light howitzer deal between India, US The long-pending procurement of 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers in a direct government-to-government deal with the US under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) has been hit by “huge problems” in the offsets negotiations, say sources. Kejriwal reaches out to estranged Yogendra Yadav, Shazia Ilmi AP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday chose to reach out to estranged colleagues Yogendra Yadav and Shazia Ilmi by assuring deeper discussions and a more consultative approach in decision-making. More India News»

		Business
		Jaitley seeks suggestion on rupee stability Finance minister Arun Jaitley has called for suggestions from Reserve Bank of India on how the economy could prepare itself against vulnerabilities arising out of the ebb and flow of foreign capital. Gold, silver fall on global cues Gold prices fell by Rs 150 to Rs 27,100 per ten gram in the national capital on stockists selling on Saturday, tracking a weak global trend. India's forex reserves down by $274 million India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $273.8 million to $312.38 billion for the week ended May 30, led by a sharp fall in overseas currency assets, Reserve Bank of India data showed. More Business News»

		Environment
		Killer elephant captured in Kumbeli village, Karnataka Srinivasulu, director, Dandeli and Anshi Forest Reserve, told STOI from Dandeli on Saturday that the elephant had trampled to death one person in Amboli village on April 7 and another in Avurli village on April 23. No proposal for rhino horn legal trade in South Africa The South African government said that it has not compiled a proposal regarding the legal trade of rhino horns. Climate change will make food less nutritious: Study According to the study conducted by a team of US, Australian and Japanese scientists, carbon dioxide emissions are slowly making the world's staple food crops less nutritious. More Environment News»

		World
		Ukraine won't give up Crimea: President Poroshenko Petro Poroshenko's inaugural address after taking the oath of office in parliament gave little sign of a quick resolution to the conflict in the east, which Ukrainian officials say has left more than 200 people dead. Afghanistan flash floods kill around 60 Flash floods have killed more than 50 people in northern Afghanistan, washing away hundreds of houses and forcing thousands to flee, provincial authorities said on Saturday. Top 5 countries on Modi's foreign itinerary Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic calendar is chock-a-block with the government confirming that he will participate in as many as five multilateral events abroad this year. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Celebs who should be part of Bigg Boss 8? Bigg Boss' every season grabs eyeballs and the excitement begins every year. This year with Salman Khan leaving out the possibility of not hosting the show, many names are been thought about for hosting it. Celebs who were repeatedly rumoured to be pregnant Actress Vidya Balan made headlines with her pregnancy rumours of late. OMG: When Shah Rukh Khan Smooched a MAN! Be it at international arenas or domestic talk shows, our Bollywood actors have often embarrassed themselves with their ignorance, dim wit and silly comments. They have often shown how ignorant and unaffected they are by the current affairs. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Probiotics prevent deadly complications of liver disease: Study Probiotics are effective in preventing hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis of the liver, according to a study by the Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi. Big Bang: Indian physicist says he's vindicated Indian astrophysicist Abhas Mitra who rubbished the much publicised claim by a team of US-led astronomers that they had obtained "direct" evidence for the Big Bang origin of the universe now feels vindicated after receiving support from a top theoretical physicist at Princeton University in the US. 1,000-feet wide 'beast' asteroid to fly by earth on Sunday A 1,000-feet wide 'beast' at a speed of 50,400 km per hour — that could wipe out an entire city — will come within a range of a million miles of earth on Sunday. More Science News»

		Sports
		Maria beats Halep to win French Open Russia's Maria Sharapova overcame gutsy Simona Halep of Romania 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 to win her second French Open title in three years in Paris on Saturday. India clinch 1st win at hockey World Cup India finally ended their winless streak at the hockey World Cup as they defeated Malaysia 3-2 in their penultimate Group A match of the event on Saturday. Ronaldo returns to boost Portugal hopes Cristiano Ronaldo handed Portugal a huge boost on Saturday as he returned to training after leg injuries that had threatened to wreck his World Cup. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Analysis: Is Micromax gearing for IPO again? It would be interesting to see the direction of Micromax's talent acquisition. Internet giants erect barriers to spy agencies Telecommunications companies say they are denying requests to volunteer data not covered by existing law. Twitter chews up Obama after gum gaffe at D-Day Social media users tore into Barack Obama on Friday after the US president was seen chewing gum during solemn ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. More Technology News»

		Education
		All India Pre-Medical Test results out, 8% qualify Results of the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT-2014) were declared on Saturday. Of a total of 5.8 lakh candidates, 46,271 have qualified the test for counselling for admission to medical and dental colleges. Fight for veterinary course seats gets tougher in Chennai this year There is going to be stiff competition for admissions to veterinary courses in the state this year. Turn your fear into fun! A common dread haunts most of us around the world — speaking in public. But if you experience butterflies flitting frenetically in your stomach before a presentation to an audience, don't be worried — in this scenario, being nervous is good news! More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bangalore girl to play key role in retrieving Martian soil Even as all eyes are trained on Mars Orbiter Mission's nail-biting orbit insertion in September, India can look forward to another association with the Red Planet. Adarsh case: MP's statement against ex-CMs recorded The Maharashtra government on Saturday told the legislative council that the Marine Drive police station had taken down a detailed statement from Mumbai North-East MP Kirit Somaiya against three former chief ministers and two serving ministers accused in the Adarsh case. Illegal construction: BMC staff suspended for turning blind eye The BMC has suspended two civic officials for three days and constituted an inquiry against them for trying to protect an illegal construction at Maulana Azad Road in south Mumbai. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Congress to protest landfill near Ignou State Congress leaders lashed out on Saturday at the municipal corporations, BJP and AAP at a protest meet against a proposed eight-acre landfill in Maidan Garhi village in south Delhi. Haryana asked to report on Mangar buffer Haryana's decision to demarcate only 60 metres of buffer around Mangar Bani sacred grove in Aravalis as "no construction zone" has become a bone of contention between the state and National Capital Region Planning Board. Corporation nod to DJB work comes too late for relief After a gap of five months, South Delhi Municipal Corporation has allowed Delhi Jal Board to resume laying pipes for 24x7 water supply to Malviya Nagar and neighbouring areas. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Techie raped by intruder in PG accommodation in Bangalore A 25-year-old software engineer with an IT major and a native of Jharkhand was allegedly raped by a stranger in the wee hours of Friday. CLAT results: Bangalore toppers vie for best law colleges Bangalore: For Pavan Srinivas, it was worth the wait.The delayed CLAT 2014 results which were announced on Saturday saw the Vidyanikethan School boy walk away with the 17th rank. Bangalore Development Authority to denotify another 7 acres in Arkavathy layout Adding to the plight of Arkavathy Layout allottees, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has proposed to further denotify seven acres of land in the controversial site. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Venkaiah promises help to develop Andhra Pradesh Promising to clear all hurdles in granting special status to Andhra Pradesh, Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the Centre will not tolerate attempts to create a rift between people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. RTC buses snap up most For once, public transport has stolen the thunder from private bus operators who were seeking to capitalize on the huge crowds headed for Vijayawada this weekend to attend N Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in ceremony. Chided by hubby, wife ends life Chided by her husband for stealing money from his shirt pocket, a 30-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging at their house at Begumpet on Friday night. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		CBSE publishes all India medical entrance results The Central Board of Secondary Education released the results of the All India pre-medical/pre-dental test on Saturday. Fight for veterinary course seats gets tougher this year There is going to be stiff competition for admissions to veterinary courses in the state this year. Madras HC solves degree tangle, hands teacher jobs to 2 A division bench comprising Justice N Paul Vasanthakumar and Justice M Sathyanarayanan, allowing the pleas of the duo, said necessary appointment orders should be given to them in eight weeks. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Global citizens marooned on Urban Heat Islands This is an observation a team of researchers of the Indian Institute for Public Health (IIPH), Gandhinagar, have made while conducting an elaborate study of UHIs and effects on people in the city. Innovation foundation to tap grassroots food wisdom BVG is keen to explore opportunities for nutraceutical and functional food-based products for different segments of society. Engineering intake: 64,208 forms sold With online registration for engineering courses ending on Tuesday, a total of 60,533 students have already registered for admission. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		No respite from heat as temperature rises to 46.9 degree Celsius Denizens faced blistering hot weather conditions accompanied by scorching heat waves on Friday as the day temperature shoot up to season's highest of 46.9 degrees Celsius in Sangam city. New home for orphans, homeless girls and women Allahabad high court had earlier taken suo moto cognizance of the issue related to children living in unguarded and unhygienic conditions. Bombs recovered from field handed over to farmer A large number of crude bombs were recovered from a field at Sankalp village in Malhipur on Indo-Nepal border on Thursday evening. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		AT scam: Cops want action against 12 The commissionerate of police have decided to give a proposal to the state government to attach property of 12 people, who failed to return the money they had collected from controversial Artha Tatwa (AT) Group. Youth held for supplying illegal arms Police on Thursday night arrested an engineering graduate from Mahuri Kalua Road, on the outskirts of the town, on charges of supplying illegal arms to anti-socials. Traffic jams plague Saheed Nagar The Saheed Nagar residential area here has been witnessing traffic snarls ever since the new flyover on the stretch between Rasulgarh and Vani Vihar square on NH-5 was thrown open to the public a month ago. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		30-year-old rapes 70-year-old woman in Bhopal A 70-year old woman was raped by a 30-year old man in Ashok Nagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Survey shows Indore ahead in awareness concerning environment The commercial capital of the state is much more environment conscious and ahead of Delhi where only 50% of citizens would like the government to prioritize environmental protection over its development objectives Bhopal: Massive fire guts goods worth Rs 200 in Mandideep area A massive fire destroyed goods worth crore on the premises of Daawat Foods limited located in Mandideep industrial area on the outskirts of Bhopal. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Golden Temple clashes: 28 booked for attempt to murder The Punjab police on Friday booked 28 sword-brandishing Sikh radicals, who went clashed with the security staff of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) on the 30th anniversary remembrance of the Operation Bluestar, with heinous charges of IPC sections including attempt to murder (Sec 307). BCom III results out Panjab University (PU) on Friday declared the result of B.Com-III.The result is available on the PU website results.puchd.ac.in. St Stephen's kicked off girls' football trend All-woman football teams in the city shot up from a mere 1 in 1998 to more than 18 in city schools with under-14, under-17 and under-19 categories, indicating the popularity of the game and the barriers it has broken. More Chandigarh News»

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