News Digest: Pen drive: How you can be your own publisher

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		Sunday, June 29, 2014
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		India
		Pen drive: How you can be your own publisher The do-it-yourself route is becoming increasingly popular. Here’s a short guide for wannabe writers. 90-year-old Gujarat couple gets jail term for drug adulteration A district court in Udaipur yesterday sentenced to prison an elderly couple both 90 years old from Gujarat after finding them guilty in a drug adulteration case. MP exam scam: RSS leader denies involvement Names of late RSS chief Sudarshan and Suresh Soni have surfaced during investigations into the multi-crore scam by a special task force probing the case. More India News»

		Business
		Budget to focus only on growth revival, govt official says Reviving the economy to a high growth path is the "single theme" driving the Budget preparations, a top North Block official said today. BJP govt will 'destroy' economy within 5 yrs: Azam Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan today flayed Narendra Modi government over alleged misgovernance and inflation, saying that the BJP regime will "destroy" the country's economy within five years. Hyundai launches special discount for govt staff Hyundai Motor India has started a scheme to give central and state government employees a special discount on purchase of its vehicles. More Business News»

		Environment
		UN chief wants world leaders to adopt new development goals UN chief Ban Ki-moon added that governments will be expected to append their signatures to the new mandate that will help solve problems that bedevil communities globally. Jayalalithaa to head panel to preserve eco-sensitive areas Amidst growing concerns over damage to ecologically sensitive and heritage sites, the state government on Friday decided to set up a body to protect such places. The proposed Tamil Nadu Authority for Preservation of Eco-sensitive and Heritage Areas will be headed by chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Wildlife enthusiasts spot giant flying squirrel in Gujarat's Polo forests Wildlife lovers staying in northern region of Gujarat need not travel to eastern or southern parts of the state to sight a flying squirrel. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraq army fights to retake Tikrit The Iraqi army on Saturday drove Islamic extremists from the center of a major city in central Iraq, for the first time mounting a concerted assault against insurgents who had charged to within 50 miles of Baghdad. Benghazi suspect pleads not guilty before judge The key suspect of a deadly 2012 terror attack on the US mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi that killed four Americans, including the US ambassador to Libya, pleaded not guilty during a brief appearance before a federal court here. Ukraine rebels release 4 observers Pro-Russian separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine on Saturday released a second group of four monitors from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) who had been seized on May 29, a Reuters witness said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Monica Bedi: Yes, I am looking for love again Monica Bedi is finally heaving a sigh of release Top 10 seduction scenes of Bollywood actresses Here we put together a few videos of Bollywood actresses and their seducing scenes. Here we go! HOT PICS: Actresses open up for 'orgasm' scenes Sunny Leone thrilled one and all in Ragini MMS 2. The former adult star turned Bollywood actress enthralled audiences with her Baby Doll moves. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		The Neanderthals loved their veggies Neanderthals weren't the culinary philistines they'd had us believe, scientists say, as they discover that the extinct human species actually rather quite liked vegetables. Why CGI babies are creepy and captivating Cuddly or creepy, there's no denying that infants rendered using computer generated imagery (CGI) have hit a sweet spot online. Nasa launches Mars 'flying saucer' on Earth After several weather delays, Nasa on Saturday launched a helium balloon carrying a saucer-shaped vehicle high in Earth's atmosphere to test technology that could be used to land on Mars. More Science News»

		Sports
		Brazil edge past Chile 3-2 on penalties Goalkeeper Julio Cesar saved two spot-kicks in a shootout against Chile to send Brazil into World Cup quarterfinals 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. India split over Lionel Messi, Neymar India, Pakistan or China may not have teams in Brazil but that doesn't mean they are not following the action closely. So which teams do Asian nations support? Brazil 'three steps from heaven': Scolari Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari said his team were "three steps from heaven" after beating Chile on penalties to reach the Fifa World Cup quarterfinals. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google says it is not killing Nexus devices Dave Burke, the head of Android engineering, has told Read Write that Google creates Nexus devices to showcase new versions of Android and this year too it will launch Nexus devices. Asus ZenFone 5 first impressions: Does Moto G finally have competition? We have been using ZenFone 5 as our go-to device for the past couple of days and though it’s too early for a full review, here are our first impressions: 10 most expensive gadgets in the world Want to see some of the costliest gadgets in the market? Check out our list of 10 most expensive gadgets… More Technology News»

		Education
		Calls for probe against DU VC grow There's more trouble in store for Dinesh Singh.Following DU rolling back its four-year undergraduate programme, there has been a growing chorus of demands for an inquiry against the vice-chancellor. Protests in DU continue Protests and celebrations continued in North Campus on Saturday. While Academics for Action and Development (Aditya) continued with their fast for the fourth day, Krantikari Yuva Sangathan and the students' union of School of Open Learning staged a demonstration and marched from the Arts Faculty gate to the faculty demanding parity with other DU colleges. Maharashtra to offer engineering diploma courses in Marathi Tope said, "We have received a concept note related to this plan and a formal proposal will soon be put up before the state cabinet for approval. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Project rewinds a century of Mumbai's Hindustani music heritage When the late Hindustani vocalist, Firoz Dastur, once wanted to learn a new bandish, he visited his guru Sawai Gandharva’s home in Girgaum’s Khetwadi neighbourhood. The Kirana gharana exponent, relaxing outside his house, decided to sing a few notes for his disciple. Ramzan begins tomorrow but price rise worries households Muslims in the city are preparing to welcome the month of fasting and prayers, Ramzan, which will begin on Monday, instead of Sunday, as the new moon was not sighted on Saturday. Faulty cables, overloading may have led to fire The fire on the fifth floor of the New Administrative Building at CST on Friday evening seems, prima facie, to have been caused by a short circuit in the server room because of faulty cables or overloading of the electrical system. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		For them, the world collapsed Mohd Naeem was on his terrace after taking a bath on Saturday morning when the ground beneath him shook and in the next few moments, everything that he owned and loved, was lost. Blame game starts, but no accountability fixed North Delhi Municipal Corporation, immediately after the collapse, suspended two officials and ordered an inquiry.But every time after such a collapse in Delhi, officials are suspended and then later quietly reinstated. 'Emergency services reacted late' A loud rumbling sound jolted Mohd Mujahid out of sleep around 8.30 on Saturday morning.It took him a few seconds to gather himself. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Congressmen warn CM on his working style Chief minister Siddaramaiah was the target of angry Congress workers at the party's state executive committee meeting here on Saturday, as they took him to task for his style of functioning and warned him that the government's survival depends on sharing of power with all — now it's concentrated with a few leaders, they said. Bangalore hospitals overpower shutdowns Dialysis units grinding to a halt,temperature shooting up in neonatal ICUs, and operation theatres plunging into darkness. Bangalore civic body installs cameras in park to keep eye on couples The municipal body in Bangalore, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has installed CCTV cameras in a park in Basavanagudi area of the city to "keep a watch on public display of affection and reduce social menace". More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Actor Nagarjuna's convention centre encroached lake land' After conducting a detailed land survey of Tammidi Kunta in Madhapur, both the revenue department and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have come to the conclusion that about three acres of the lake land have been encroached upon by N Convention Centre owned by actor Akkineni Nagarjuna. Revitalise the Kakatiya legacy of water management Two announcements over the past weeks have once again drawn focus on the beleaguered water bodies of Hyderabad. Two officials held for accepting bribe Two government officials were arrested for allegedly taking bribe of Rs 80,000 in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials said. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai building collapse death toll rises to eight; 18 rescued Police said 18 people were rescued from the debris, with the last rescue made at 3am on Sunday. Chennai building collapse: Vizianagaram collector sends a team to Chennai, control room launched As many as 14 building construction workers from the district were reportedly trapped under the debris of an under construction building that collapsed in Chennai on Saturday. ADGP leads state rescue force at site A cloudburst on Saturday evening brought down a 12-storey building under construction at Moulivakkam near Porur, killing at least six people and trapping more than 40 labourers under the debris. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		XI science results out, 73.06% clear exam The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) on Saturday declared the science stream results of the second semester of class XI. Rs 5 crore in taxes recovered from co-op banks' account holders In the last four years, the income-tax (I-T) department recovered over Rs 5 crore in unpaid taxes from account holders in cooperative banks in the state. Papers ready, HC to hear Godhra case appeals After nearly 40 months, the state government has completed the mammoth task of compiling papers of Godhra carnage for hearing in Gujarat high court. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rally against drug abuse held Various events were organized to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. Woman's body found near lake, rape suspected A woman's body was recovered near Baghel lake on Thursday. There were injury marks on the head and face and the neck slit.Police suspected it to be a case of rape and murder. Seminar on Pandit Mishra A seminar on renowned litterateur Pandit Shitla Prasad Mishra was organised on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Politicos claim election expenses below EC limit Bhubaneswar/ Those who claimed candidates spent huge money to fight the 2014 elections will have to rethink, given the expenditure list submitted by some MLAs and MPs to the Election Commission (EC). Say no to betel stains on campus: North Orissa University VC As the varsity re-opened after summer vacation on Friday, various student groups came to meet the VC, who has taken over only recently, with their grievances. Utkal teachers want 65 years to be new retirement age Teachers of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) and Berhampur University have already made such a demand on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Wife's lover strangles youth to death Barely few hours after bringing his newly-wed wife home, a 21-year-old youth was murdered and his body was dumped in jungle here on Thursday. RSS leader denies involvement in Vyapam scam The names of deceased former RSS chief Sudarshan and Suresh Soni have surfaced during the investigations into the multi-crore scam by the Special Task Force (STF). Police deny reports of RSS leaders' involvement in MPPEB scam Madhya Pradesh police on Saturday denied media reports that some top leaders of RSS had been found to be involved in the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Failing to crack UPSC, man poses as DIG, arrested Praveen Tiwari of Ranchi was arrested for posing as DIG, Intelligence Bureau, Chandigarh.Tiwari, who holds MA, LLB degree, is an unsuccessful aspirant of the civil services. Driver booked for hitting cop Police, on Saturday, booked the truck driver who parked his truck in the middle of the road outside Ramgarh Fort on Friday, precipitating a traffic jam that lasted two hours. Students air objections to merit list at government schools After the common merit list was displayed, several students rushed to government schools on Saturday to air grievances. More Chandigarh News»

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