News Digest: Punjab assembly bypoll:Congress takes Patiala, SAD Talwandi Sabo

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		Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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		India
		Punjab assembly bypoll:Congress takes Patiala, SAD Talwandi Sabo There were no surprises in the results of the Punjab assembly byelections for two seats with ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Opposition Congress sharing the spoils on Monday. Ex-Punjab DGP Gill leaves SAD for BJP BJP president Amit Shah on Friday inducted Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab police chief P S Gill into the party at a rally in Jammu on Friday. Statoistics: The pulse of India A recently released NSSO report shows that onions, potatoes and green chillies are the most widely eaten vegetables in India. More than eight out of ten households surveyed reported consuming these food items. More India News»

		Business
		Power, steel, mining stocks crash Stocks prices of power producers, miners and steel makers crashed as much as 14% on Monday after the Supreme Court said that all coal blocks allocated between 1993 and 2009 were illegal. PF return less than inflation: EPFO An internal presentation by EPFO has said that Rs 100 deducted from your salary in 2005, when marked to inflation, was worth Rs 97 eight years later. Hyundai looking at a second factory in India The second-biggest car maker in India is facing intense competition from players like Honda, Ford and Maruti Suzuki and has decided to go aggressive on new products, while entering unrepresented segments. More Business News»

		Environment
		From 50 in 2013, Tadoba-Andhari tigers up by 10 The abstracts of the report were discussed at a two-day internal research seminar by WII from August 18-20. PM Modi invites Britain for energy efficiency co-operation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said clean energy and preservation of environment were priority areas for his government and invited Britain to partner in these efforts. Scientists warn about 'precarious' state of world's primary forests Scientists have warned about the precarious state of the world's primary forests, as a new study shows that say just 22 percent of these forests are located in protected areas, equivalent of only five percent of the original ones. More Environment News»

		World
		Israeli air strikes kill two Palestinians, 20 wounded Israeli air strikes launched before dawn on Tuesday killed two Palestinians and destroyed much of one of Gaza's tallest apartment and office buildings, setting off huge explosions and wounding 20 people, Palestinian health officials said. Israel destroys second largest residential tower in Gaza A series of powerful explosions wrecked the northern part of Gaza City after Israeli war jets struck a 14-floor residential tower with four heavy missiles, a TV report said Monday. Foley killing could complicate US embassy bomb trial An Egyptian lawyer charged in the 1998 embassy bombings in Africa is trying to distance himself from other acts of terrorism even as British investigators reportedly look at his son in the killing of an American journalist. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'This is the same team that won bloody World Cup' Saif wasn’t there when the English skipper picked the Pataudi Trophy – he’d planned to reach on day four, but the last Test didn’t last that long. A very forgiving cricket fan, he explains why the problem lies in our batsmen’s technique, not with their money or accompanying girlfriends Katrina says she taught Hrithik to dance Katrina Kaif was in a gregarious mood at the dinner held to launch the song, Tu Meri from her next release, Bang Bang. Pics: Things you did not know about Katrina Kaif Katrina Kaif is the media's favourite actress and has been in the news for her alleged link up to Kapoor scion Ranbir. But apart from making headlines, this Barbie doll of Bollywood has many aspects of her life that are not really know to her fans. Here we list some lesser known facts about Katrina Kaif. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists find gut bacteria that prevents food allergies Mice that were raised in a sterile environment or given antibiotics early in life lacked a common gut bacteria that appears to prevent food allergies, US researchers said on Monday. Cooking, pollution linked to high blood pressure in China Women in China who are exposed to pollution from cookstoves and highways face a greater risk of high blood pressure, researchers said Monday. Indian scientists find a 'wonder herb' in the high Himalayas In the high and hostile peaks of the Himalayas where sustaining life is a challenge in itself, Indian scientists say they have found a "wonder herb" which can regulate the immune system. More Science News»

		Sports
		Tiger Woods splits with swing coach Foley "Presently, I do not have a coach, and there is no timetable for hiring one," added Woods, who has been hindered by injury throughout the 2014 season. AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli signs for Liverpool Liverpool have signed Mario Balotelli from AC Milan, taking a calculated gamble on a headline-grabbing player known as much for his troubles as his goals. Hamilton wonders whether Rosberg can be trusted Hamilton says he no longer knows whether to trust Mercedes team mate Rosberg on the track after they collided at Belgian GP but has ruled out retaliation. More Sports News»

		Technology
		China making own OS to take on Microsoft, Google The operating system would first appear on desktop devices and later extend to smartphone and other mobile devices, China's official news agency said. 4 stories that show what working with Bill Gates is like Microsoft employees and others who knew him in the early days have a lot of stories about him, as a recent thread on Quora proved. The 10 worst Apple products ever From the PowerPC to the Pippin game console, we recount the ill-fated products Apple probably wishes you forgot about permanently. More Technology News»

		Education
		Vietnam seeks India's help on CBSE pattern in schools Vietnam on Monday sought cooperation from India to bolster its primary school education even as CBSE textbooks are slowly gaining popularity here. SAARC's best law teacher award The vice-chancellor of Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad, has been selected for SAARC's best law teacher award, this year. Top presentation A Delhi teenager beat more than a hundred students to become the 2014 Microsoft Office specialist world champion in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, in the US. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		After mishap, RTO urges parents to send kids only in authorized vehicles Regional transport offices on Monday urged parents against sending their children to schools by private vans and mini buses, which are not authorized by institutes and transport department. Corporators want banners at pandals To draw political mileage from the Ganpati festival, corporators have decided to put up hoardings near mandals, running against the BMC’s own political hoardings and posters policy. Port trust firms up plans for floating hotel The Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) has taken the first step towards turning the city’s eastern coastline into a recreation spot for Mumbaikars by deciding to allow private parties to set up a floating hotel and a restaurant in the area under its possession. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pak commission to decide on custody of girl The Delhi high court on Monday disposed of a petition over the custody of a Pakistani girl whose paternal aunt had moved a plea here.The child is staying with her maternal uncle. Motihari killer in police net A notorious contract killer, who had carried out the Motihari killings in Bihar on August 8, has been nabbed by the Delhi Police crime branch. End of road for carjacker One of the most active carjackers in Delhi and UP, Piyush Tyagi, was arrested by the anti auto theft squad of east district on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		TOI vendor dies after being hit by speeding vehicle M Perumal, a vendor of The Times of India, was knocked down by a speeding car on Banaswadi Main Road, East Bangalore, on Monday. Witer says no to state film award But the selection committee has ruled out any change and is going ahead with the award despite Ramachandrappa making it clear that he can't accept it. Congress scores 2-1 in bypolls, breather for Siddaramaiah Congress' better-than-expected performance in the bypolls, where it won two of the three seats, has come as a shot in the arm for CM Siddaramaiah who is facing dissent within the party. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Joint cadre only way out: Babus Deep resentment is running among the All India Service (AIS) officers of undivided Andhra Pradesh against the last week’s allocation of cadres. 'Realty' check: Hyderabad ranked last among 7 cities "Hyderabad ranked last among the top seven cities in terms of capital value appreciation, primarily due to subdued demand for residential units given the political uncertainty in the state during the last few years. HC breather to 'disqualified' engineering colleges Citing lack of infrastructure, the Telangana government and JNTU had barred 174 engineering colleges from taking part in this year's admissions process, being conducted through web counseling. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		All work and no play at this home for children in Vellore It's a picture-postcard village with rolling fields, hills in the distance and trains trundling along a lone track. Promise of education, care drives families to send children to homes On a sunny afternoon, the narrow lanes of Kalaignar Nagar echo with sounds of children's laughter. Loyal dog starves but refuses to leave boy's grave for a fortnight From a distance, the dog was a blur next to a freshly dug grave, its whimpers lost in the noise of vehicles speeding past. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man kills 2 daughters in domestic rage A 53-year-old man, Bharat Leuva, on Sunday, killed two of his three daughters by strangling them with a rope. 2 arrested in Ahmedabad for Indore robbery The city crime branch has arrested two persons, Ripesh Machrekar (22) and Mukesh Indrekar (23), for robbing a trader of Rs 7 lakh in Indore.Both the accused are residents of Charanagar in Ahmedabad. Civil Hospital operation theatre gutted An operation theatre in Civil Hospital was completely gutted after a fire broke out due to a short circuit in the air-conditioner early on Monday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops alert after circulation of messages on 'love jihad' HC declines to interfere in kidnapping case Says Probe Domain Of Investigating Agency HC issues bailable warrant against DM The Allahabad High Court on Monday issued bailable warrant against DM of Gautam Budh Nagar (NOIDA) as he failed to file reply in a contempt notice sent to him More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Setback for smart class project The ambitious e-vidyalaya project launched by the state government to provide ICT-based education in schools received a setback as a high-level technical committee raised objection over the list of electronic equipment and goods the government wanted to buy. Funds shortage hits ailing folk artist Proper medical care eludes cash-strapped Sanchar artist Bisakha Rana, suffering from a kidney ailment. Gave money to politicians to buy their favour: AT boss Pradeep Sethy, chit fund organization Artha Tatwa (AT) Group's CMD, on Monday said he had given money to at least 55 prominent persons, including politicians, ostensibly to buy their favour for pursuing his activities. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Concern remains over disposal of biomedical waste MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's breather to nursing homes operating in residential areas does not sit well in the light of Supreme Court directive. 5-year-old girl rescued from Nepali Mohalla Childline on Monday rescued a 5-year-old girl from Nepali Mohalla after neighbours complained of her step-mother having severely beaten her up. NGT seeks reply on interim relief to hail-hit farmers Despite more than four months, no compensation for crops damaged by hailstorm has been paid by the government to affected farmers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU student leaders lock horns on social sites, students watch The virtual war between student organizations preparing for Panjab University's student council elections is gaining momentum in sync with the real world campaigns. Yograj, 4 others held for parking brawl The police on Sunday arrested Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, in a case of late-night brawl allegedly over car parking in Sector 2 here.A local district court granted him bail on Monday afternoon. 5-day book fair starts on PU campus The most eye-catching stall highlighted smart classes.The stall with projectors and LCD screens showed the impact of smart classes in schools and colleges, which attracted the crowd's attention. More Chandigarh News»

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