News Digest: Lion's share for social sector in Gujarat budget

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		Wednesday, July 02, 2014
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		India
		Lion's share for social sector in Gujarat budget Gujarat’s first budget in the post Narendra Modi era predominantly focussed on social sectors which received 39% of the total plan allocation — Rs 71,330 crore — for development in 2014-15. Cybercrimes up across India, Maharashtra tops with 62% jump in cases The number of cybercrimes registered rose across the city, state and country in 2013, said the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. Any fool can be Jharkhand CM: Yashwant Sinha Former Union finance minister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday said he gave a querulous reply to constant questioning by reporters about who would be Jharkhand’s next chief minister. More India News»

		Business
		JSW eyes Jaypee's power assets The $11-billion Mumbai-based group has been in discussions to buy the Manoj Gaur-led Jaypee's power interests as it seeks to boost its fledgling energy business. Defence ministry wants FDI capped at 49% Sources said the ministry has expressed its view during consultations over the proposal, which was moved days after the Narendra Modi government was sworn in. Govt to soon finalize amendments to Companies Act The government is expected to finalize amendments to the Companies Act after a meeting with industry bodies on Wednesday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Electronic companies and pollution boards flout e-waste rules: Report Most reputed electronic and electrical equipment companies—both Indian and multinational have failed grossly in fulfilling their responsibilities under extended producer responsibility (EPR) as defined under the e-waste management rules 2011, according to a report released by Toxics Link, an environmental NGO recently. Up to 88% of ocean surfaces sullied by plastic: Study Mass-produced plastics from toys, bags, food containers and utensils make their way into the oceans through storm water runoff, a problem that is only expected to get worse in the coming decades. India to strengthen climate change negotiation team India will strengthen its climate change negotiation team and will do "better homework" before discussing with all stakeholders, environment minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. More Environment News»

		World
		Former French president Sarkozy under formal probe Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was placed under formal investigation by magistrates in Paris on Wednesday morning on suspicion of influence peddling and other crimes in connection with a campaign leaks probe, the prosecutor's office said. Sunnis, Kurds shun Iraq parliament Sunnis and Kurds walked out of the first session of Iraq's new parliament on Tuesday after Shi'ites failed to name a prime minister to replace Nuri al-Maliki, dimming any prospect of an early national unity government to save Iraq from collapse. US judge strikes down Kentucky's gay marriage ban A federal judge in Kentucky struck down the socially conservative state's ban on gay marriage on Tuesday, though the ruling was temporarily put on hold and it was not immediately clear when same-sex couples could be issued marriage licenses. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Top 10 Wet and hot waterfall women of B'wood Exclusive: Arjun Kapoor's look in Finding Fanny Arjun Kapoor’s first look from Homi Adajania’s 'Finding Fanny' How will Salman Khan make his entry in 'Kick' Be it in his movies or parties, Salman Khan believes in making a grand entry. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Future soldiers to be immune to bio-weapons The next generation American soldiers may be immune to biological weapons. This blanket tracks flyers' mood Next time you are on a British Airways flight and your airline-supplied blanket turns red, your attendant will know you are stressed. 'Smell' of malaria attracts mosquitoes Malaria may alter the way people smell to make them more alluring to mosquitoes, according to a new study that can help detect the deadly disease non-invasively through body odour. More Science News»

		Sports
		Belgium beat USA 2-1 to make quarters Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku's extra time goals fired Belgium past the United States with a thrilling 2-1 win and into the World Cup quarterfinals. Argentina reach World Cup quarterfinals Angel Di Maria scored two minutes from the end of extra-time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Switzerland and a place in the World Cup quarterfinals. Nadal knocked out of Big W by Kyrgios Australia's world number 144 Nick Kyrgios caused one of the greatest Wimbledon sensations when he sent world No. 1 Rafael Nadal crashing to a shock defeat. More Sports News»

		Technology
		First impressions: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 We spent some time with the 8.4-inch tablet (better of the two) and here are our first impressions... 10 best technology companies to work for in India 10 best technology companies to work for in India President Pranab Mukherjee now on Twitter President Pranab Mukherjee has joined the Twitter bandwagon, amassing thousands of followers on the website within an hour. More Technology News»

		Education
		Faculty dearth not a concern Ahmedabad is home to some of the country’s architectural marvels. It has a lot to offer to aspirants and that is why, it is one of the best cities to study architecture in. Architecture charm stays stable If you want to study architecture, Gujarat is the place for you. Good news is that from 780 seats in 12 colleges in 2011, the number has risen to 1,380 seats in 24 colleges. Not only is the field a career friendly one, the state has some of the best architecture schools to benefit from. DU admissions: Subject secured, outsiders finally head for hometown Admission done, Utkarsh Pathak can finally head home to Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh. He came to Delhi on June 24, sure he'll make it into a chemistry honours seat in first-list cutoffs. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Principals discuss how to teach special kids Principals of several city schools got together at ADAPT, formerly the Spastics Society of India, in Bandra to discuss how to make their institutes more inclusive. Colleges predict higher closing percentage for first merit list Students wait with bated breath as the first online list for admission to junior colleges (FYJC) is announced on Wednesday. First round of engineering admissions to get over by July 15 Following a Supreme Court order, the directorate of technical education (DTE) on Tuesday sent a proposal to the government, asking it to hold only three rounds of admissions for engineering colleges instead of four. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		TMC MP alleges breach of privilege Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP D Bandopadhyay has sent a breach of privilege notice to CBI, which has registered a case against him for allegedly inflating his travel bills for claiming reimbursement in the LTC scam. Cheaper, battery-run rickshaws planned for Delhi Even as the debate on battery operated e-rickshaws rages, the transport department is planning to launch battery-operated three-wheeler scooter rickshaws. Onion prices stable, may rise in August The city administration has claimed that there is no shortage of onions in the city and prices are stable, warning of an increase in August. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		24 illegal schools to be shut in Bangalore The Deputy Director of Public Instruction has ordered closure of 24 unauthorized schools in north Bangalore.It's customary for the department to issue a list of unrecognized schools in the state for public information. Ramya turns Kannada tutor Actor-politician Ramya has now become a Kannada teacher.She took to her microblogging page to educate people who make mistakes in writing or pronouncing Kannada words. Ignoring Sachar, Misra reports cost Congress dear: Sharief Former MP CK Jaffer Sharief, who announced his resignation from the Congress after he was denied a ticket from Bangalore Central, has his own views on the party's defeat. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Centre yet to 'upload' Telangana The state of Telangana came into existence amonth ago, but virtual recognition, mainly in the central government's online space, continues to elude India's 29th state. Jostling for space Even homeless minors, it appears, haven't been spared from the pain of state bifurcation. RBI directs banks to oppose loan waiver proposal A fresh diktat from the Reserve Bank of India, barring banks from giving in to government pressure and waive off farm loans, could be a death blow to lakhs of farmers, who are seeking a bailout package. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		In sunny Tamil Nadu, developers lukewarm to solar plants The solar policy unveiled by the AIADMK government when it came to power in 2002 aims to create 3000 MW of new solar capacity by 2015. After 72 hours under rubble, man emerges asking for his slippers Around 9am on Monday, the third day after a 12-storey building collapsed in Porur, National Disaster Response Force sniffer dog Rustam stood by a small hole on a concrete slab, barking. Chennai still suicide capital, tops list for 3rd straight year A techie committed suicide after his wife uploaded pictures of their wedding on a social networking site.A paramedical student ended her life after allegedly being harassed by a college senior. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bhavan's College might move court Bhavan’s Science College trustees are mulling legal course after the Gujarat University rejected their request to shut two divisions of first year BSc out of the four. Fire in SBI's GU branch A fire in the server room of the State Bank Of India (SBI) on the Gujarat University campus has destroyed several important documents. The fire was caused by a short-circuit, according to the additional chief fire officer, Rajesh Bhatt. Commercial tax department raids timber units State commercial tax department on Tuesday conducted raids on seven timber units in Kutch. The warrant-based raids were conducted to check tax evasions by the units. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Quacks use carbolic acid for instant relief, campaign underway Strange as it may sound but it's true.Majority of quacks, during root canal treatment, use carbolic acid to desensitize the pulp which degenerates bones surrounding tissues. Tempo drivers and sleeping traffic cops have become nuisance to the city Tempo drivers of the city have become a nuisance as they blatantly flout traffic rules and indulge in rash driving. Magisterial inquiry into shelter home deaths Magisterial inquiry has been initiated against the deaths in Rajkiya Bal Grih (Shishu), Rajkiya Bal Grih (Balak) and Rajkiya Mahila Bharnalaya (Women Shelter Home) between February 14, 2013 and June 6, 3013. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cops asked youths to keep shut The fear of police prevented an injured Basanta Pradhan from going to doctors for treatment after his release from custody, leading to his death, Bilal Mohammad, a youth, told the media at Titlagarh on Monday. Gajapati blames government for Puri seer absence Puri scion Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb on Monday squarely blamed the state government for Shankaracharya boycotting Sunday's Rath Yatra. Vegetable prices pinch pocket Prices of green vegetables have gone through the roof because of short supply from neighbouring states. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cops crack Congress leader's murder, close aides held Local Congress leader Bahadur Singh Rajput, whose body was recovered from Gunga area on June 23, two days after he went missing from his house in Saket Nagar, was murdered by his close aides, police said on Monday. Private entrepreneur godown scheme in state Godowns of 9 lakh 82 thousand 200 MT capacity are being constructed at 56 places under the first phase of Food Corporation of India’s 10-year guarantee scheme for increasing storage capacity in the state through private investors. Bairagarh dacoity: Police confirm arrest of 3 Bangla nationals Police on Monday confirmed arrest of three Bangladeshi nationals including a woman in connection with dacoity that took place at a trader's house in Bairagarh on June 19.Seven members of the gang are still on the run. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No FIR yet in Pkl violence Sources said there was political pressure not to take action against the mob owing to the ensuing elections to the Haryana assembly. 10 CGPA cutoff for science in Manimajra govt school Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, fixed the highest cutoffs for humanities at 8 CGPA and commerce stream at 9 CGPA, same as last year but up for arts stream by .4 points. 1,798 seat up for grabs in second counselling Disappointed over not being able to get the desired school and stream in the first allotment list issued by the UT education department? Here is a reason to cheer up. More Chandigarh News»

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