News Digest: Air India, Indigo flights come close to collision in West Bengal

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		Saturday, July 12, 2014
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		India
		Air India, Indigo flights come close to collision in West Bengal An Indigo flight from Bagdogra came close to a descending Air India plane over Bagdogra in West Bengal on Friday afternoon, raising the spectre of a collision. Film crew held for shooting Ganga aarti with drone cameras in Varanasi Four crew members of a documentary film-making team were arrested late on Thursday for video-graphing Ganga aarti at Dasashwamedh Ghat with permits that had expired. No plan to stop ex-judges from taking up arbitration Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday shared the concern of Rajya Sabha members about judges indulging in the practice of giving legal opinion after retirement. More India News»

		Business
		GAAR, Portugal fears spook markets, Sensex dives 348 points The markets fell 348 points on Friday, its biggest post-budget fall in six years and the largest weekly loss since 2011 on the back of profit booking amid reiteration from the government that GAAR (general anti-avoidance rules) will be applicable from April 1, 2015. Industrial production highest since Oct '12 The country's industrial output rose 4.7% in May on the back of a robust performance by the manufacturing and electricity sectors, bringing relief for the Narendra Modi government, which has vowed to revive the economy. Infosys beats forecasts despite fall in Q1 profit Infosys' revenue rose moderately in the quarter ended June, but at the cost of profit, which took a hit partially on account of salary increases. More Business News»

		Environment
		Gujarat lost 66 lions in one year The Gujarat government has accepted on the floor of the state assembly that 66 lions had died in the past one year and, of these, 55 had died of natural causes. Rise in daily temperature leads to rise in kidney stones: Study Climate change – synonymous to rising temperatures and sea water levels has now been found to be doing serious harm to human health. How climate change affects parasites and disease spread Though hosts might expand their geographical range due to global warming, the parasites do not always follow suit, says a study on how climate change affects parasites. More Environment News»

		World
		US struggles to resolve Afghan poll crisis "We are in a very, very critical moment for Afghanistan," Kerry told reporters."Legitimacy hangs in the balance.The future potential of the transition hangs in the balance.". Russia urges UN to demand ceasefire in Ukraine Russia is pushing the UN Security Council to demand a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, where government forces have launched an offensive against pro-Russian separatists, Moscow's ambassador to the world body said on Friday. US anthrax probe reveals widespread safety lapses Federal health officials on Friday disclosed a new safety breach at a high-security US government laboratory involving dangerous avian flu. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Aditya & I started dating only post his divorce' Rani Mukerji, 36, has never ever spoken a word about Aditya Chopra. Despite being insinuated of being a home- breaker, she maintained an elegant silence. OMG: Katrina took Ranbir's mom out to dinner Katrina Kaif recently took her boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor’s mother, Neetu Singh for dinner to a fancy South Mumbai restaurant Gutthi returns as Kapil Sharma's father-in-law We had earlier reported about Sunil Grover aka Gutthi’s return to Kapil Sharma’s comedy show, Comedy Nights With Kapil. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		HIV exploding among gay men, warns WHO HIV infections are rising among gay men in many parts of the world, the WHO warned on Friday, urging all men who have sex with men to take antiretroviral drugs to prevent infection. Coming soon-the world's first guided bullet The world’s first guided bullet – much like a guided missile that hits its target irrespective of a bad aim or weather fluctuations has passed the test. Many diabetics don't adhere to dietary plans, expert says Only a small portion of diabetics adhere to the dietary plan as advised by their physicians and the level of carbs in their diet is higher than the recommended levels, says endocrinologist Dr Shashank R Joshi of Lilavati Bhatia Hospital. More Science News»

		Sports
		Can Messi inspire Argentina to WC title? Messi and Maradona are the obvious comparisons when it comes to the finals of 1986 and 1990 between Argentina and West Germany and Sunday's re-match. Barcelona to sign Suarez from Liverpool Barcelona announced they had struck a deal to sign Luis Suarez from Liverpool, sealing the transfer despite the uproar over him biting a World Cup rival in Brazil. Will Messi triumph against Germany? The most entertaining World Cup in a generation comes down to a final match that pits the planet's best player against the tournament's best team on Sunday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Chinese brands are not a threat to us, says HTC Chia-Lin Chang, chief financial officer of HTC, said that the company is not competing on price with Chinese vendors. Infosys CEO: Change is inevitable Infosys said on Friday it would boost investment in cloud computing, smartphone apps and other new technologies to win more high-margin outsourcing contracts. Nadella signals changes at Microsoft, mum on job cuts Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella deferred any comment on widely expected job cuts at the company, but promised to "develop leaner business processes." More Technology News»

		Education
		Graduation made free for girls in Chhattisgarh In a major decision that would benefit nearly one lakh girls in the state, the Chhattisgarh government has made graduation education free for them in all public colleges and technical institutes. Budget 2014: Punjab's IIM to be set up in Amritsar Badal junior informed that the decision to set up IIM in Amritsar has given further impetus to the development of the region. High-5 for education: New IITs, IIMs on paper The bdget allocation to education has been increased by 12% to Rs 83,771 crore. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rains lash Mumbai, but skip lakes yet again The city may have recorded heavy showers over the last couple of days, but in case you thought the downpour may help Mumbai tide over the water crisis, there’s some bad news: the rains continue to skip the catchment areas of major water-supplying lakes and Mumbaikars may have to brace for some tough days ahead. Engineering, management college admissions to begin tomorrow After almost a three-week delay, engineering and management admissions will finally begin in the state on Sunday. Dead sister 'returns' as daughter on same birthday Ashish Naik has named his five-year-old daughter after his elder sister, Nandini, who was among 187 people killed in the July 2006 Mumbai train blasts, as they share the same birthday (April 25). More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		It's time to make way for cyclists The cycling capital of India is also the most dangerous place for cyclists. The city is yours on Sunday After Gurgaon, it is Delhi's turn to reclaim the streets. In a unique initiative to promote sustainable public transport, Delhi Police and New Delhi Mu nicipal Council (NDMC) along with civic society members are organizing Raahgiri Day at Connaught Place on Sunday. Severe heatwave in Delhi as temperature hits 42 degrees celsius Delhiites on Friday suffered the double whammy of sweltering heat and high humidity, making it one of the most oppressive days of this summer. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Betterment fee isn't any better: Experts Having failed to push through its much-hyped Akrama-Sakrama scheme, a desperate Congress government is now trying to get at least a part of the proposal implemented through the back door. Official rapped for talking in HC It's a Friday that excise inspector Parameshwarappa is not likely to forget easily. Karnataka house panel says ban mobiles in schools, colleges After blaming rape on women’s style of dressing, the crime is now being linked to mobile phones.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hic hic hologram! Liquor retailers across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are yet to in stall equipment to scan holograms on bottles, which both governments introduced this July as part of their new liquor policy. Ghost of the past The 208-day-long Samaikyandhra agitation of advocates, in protest against the bifurcation, against the bifurcation, has come to haunt young law graduates and junior lawyers. Change in the offing? Intermediate text books in both Tel angana and Andhra Pradesh could well change in the near future, with each state believed to be pushing for a revamp to highlight its own history. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		The setter who had a smashing time The Tamil Nadu volleyball team’s record, sweeping all national titles from 1991 to 1994, remains unbroken and the man at the centre of things for TN was Sundaram Ponnusamy, the setter. “Except for setter, there were no specialist positions back then. More patients with shrapnel injuries arrive Dr Amar Agarwal pores over a case sheet, which looks like any of the other ones piled on his desk. What sets it apart from the others is the small “foreign body” that is taped to it. It’s shrapnel that entered the eye of a 29-year-old Iraqi, who was injured in a bomb blast. Strange clause denying crop insurance to farmers: Plea A strange clause in the crop insurance scheme for farmers has been impeding the full benefits of the scheme reaching individual affected farmers, a public interest petition filed by a former MLA in the Madras high court has said. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Property tax hike: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation trapped by own policy As public ire over hiked tax rates rises, it appears that both the administration and the ruling political wing in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have hit a wall. Gujarat Housing Board defers draw for Ahmedabad Gujarat high court on Friday adjourned to July 15 the hearing on the petition questioning the cancelation of draw by the Gujarat Housing Board (GHB) after the government postponed the fresh draw by a week. Missing infant girls found dead in open sewer The bodies of two infant girls, who were earlier reported missing, were recovered on Thursday from an open sewer in Santej village of Gandhinagar district. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU staff strike hits teaching The class C and D employees of Allahabad University went on an indefinite strike from Thursday. Illegal detention of girl: HC orders probe The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court had taken strict action Khairaghat police in Bahraich for detaining a girl in the police station for more than 24 hours without the order of magistrate. Old vehicles are new target of auto-lifters Old vehicles are more at risk of being stolen than the new; the fact was revealed after the arrest of three auto-lifters involved in stealing old bikes and scooters from city's urban and rural areas. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Nothing for Odisha, cries Naveen Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said Union finance minister Arun Jaitley's maiden Budget had nothing for the state while certain industry bodies and real estate developers welcomed some proposals. Power crisis temporary: Minister Energy minister Pranab Prakash Das on Thursday admitted in the assembly that the state was facing temporary shortage of electricity due to deficit monsoon rain and drop in water level at reservoirs. IIM on the cards In a major boost to the state's education sector, Odisha will get a branch of the elite Indian Institute of Management (IIM), finance minister Arun Jaitley said in his Budget speech on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Green belt encroachment: In a first, NGT issues warrants against authorities In a first, National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued bailable warrants against errant authorities for their failure to stop unabated encroachments and constructions around green belt area of Kaliasot River. Arun Puri and Shrutee Puri hosted Disha and Anuj Puri's wedding held in Bhopal The wedding ceremony of Disha and Anuj Puri saw friends and relatives in full attendance. Van carrying school students overturns, 6 injured Half a dozen school students, including a girl sustained injuries after an overloaded van carrying them overturned here on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		SGPC loses Haryana as Hooda wins round one Haryana will finally have a separate Sikh body to manage its gurdwaras, with the state assembly on Friday clearing the Bill for forming the committee. Surjewala takes on opposition over objection to separate gurdwara body Surjewala even asked the SAD (B) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal to ask their representatives in Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) to pass a resolution to dissolve the body. Absconding Fatehabad drug controller suspended The state food and drug administration (FDA) has suspended Fatehabad drug control officer Suresh Chaudhary who has been absconding after being wanted by the vigilance bureau (VB) in a corruption case. More Chandigarh News»

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