News Digest: Akhilesh swings a jibe at Modi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, September 19, 2014
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		India
		Akhilesh swings a jibe at Modi On a day prime minister Narendra Modi pushed ahead with strengthening Indo-China relations, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Indian premier saying those who promised “achchhe din” to the country were busy doing “swing” diplomacy. Centre rejects claims of 'selective rescue' by Army, AF, NDRF Centre today rejected allegations that NDRF, Army and Air Force carried out “selective rescue” operations in the flood affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir saying these forces were helping whomsoever possible. Education key in proposed goals for post-MDG period Acknowledging that quality education is key to sustainable development a new set of goals for the post-Millennium Development Goals (MDG) period has been proposed at the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. More India News»

		Business
		India seeks action against Fed taper Within hours of the US Federal Reserve signalling an exit from the economic stimulus, India on Thursday called for collaborative action by G20 member countries to ensure that global markets, especially the emerging market economies (EMEs), are not impacted by such decisions. HUL rejigs structure to 'win in many Indias' In what clearly highlights the hectic pace at which the Indian consumer is evolving and the urgency with which marketers are trying to decipher their needs and cater to them to stay ahead of the curve, leading FMCG company, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has kicked off a new operating framework which deals in distinct consumer clusters that are expected to make the organization future ready. RBI needs to raise policy rates to bring down inflation: IMF The Reserve Bank of India needs to further increase policy rates to bring down inflation on a sustained basis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Peacock's train doesn't affect its flight: study The magnificent plumage of the peacock may not be quite the sacrifice to love that it appears to be, a new study on Indian peacocks has found. 'Lesser' Florican prompts Madhya Pradesh to develop habitat at Sailana Alarmed over continuous decline in migration of Lesser Florican locally known as Likh and Kharmor in Madhya Pradesh, forest department has taken up the task to protect and develop habitat of the endangered bird at Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary. Scientists given rare glimpse of 350-kilo colossal squid Scientists said on Tuesday a female colossal squid weighing an estimated 350 kilograms (770 lbs) and thought to be only the second intact specimen ever found was carrying eggs when discovered in the Antarctic. More Environment News»

		World
		New ISI chief to be named soon: Report The new chief of Pakistan's powerful spy agency ISI is likely to be named next week amid political turmoil in the coup-prone country, according to a media report. Death toll in Nigeria building collapse rises to 80: Rescuers The death toll from a collapsed guesthouse at a megachurch in Nigeria's financial capital Lagos has risen to 80 after more bodies were pulled from the rubble, rescuers said today. Syrian rebel training may take 12 months: US Moderate Syrian rebels, once made battle-ready by a US-led coalition, may be asked to help restore the border between Syria and Iraq that the Islamic State group militants have effectively wiped out. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Sonam Kapoor doesn't think, she only feels' Rhea, 27, is Anil and Sunita Kapoor's younger daughter and the producer of the romantic comedy Khoobsurat. Feature: When Sonam dared Ranbir to get married Sonam Kapoor made her second appearance on 'Koffee With Karan' with her father Anil Kapoor. Monkeys harass Jacqueline in Langkawi, spare Ranbir Jacqueline Fernandez and Ranbir Kapoor are currently shooting Roy in Langkawi. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Artificial sweeteners can trigger diabetes: Study Artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, causing metabolic changes that can be a precursor to diabetes, researchers are reporting. A 'world' where men offer flowers at the drop of a hat Voltage Romance Apps, whose average user is a woman aged around 30, has a range of games in which players flirt with a fictional handsome, clean shaven flatmate. 'Smart' cars at higher risk of being hacked Future cars may be safer, smarter and offer greater high-tech gadgets, but without improved security the vehicles run greater risk of hacking, experts have warned. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sardar Singh to be India's flag bearer at Asiad opening Men's hockey team captain Sardar Singh was today bestowed with the honour of being the flag bearer of India's contingent at the Asian Games. Star golfer Tiger Woods says he might coach himself The next swing coach for Tiger Woods might be Tiger Woods. Woods posted a blog on his website saying there was no "hard-and-set" rule on finding a coach. Asian Games gives youngsters chance to shine: Paes Vetern tennis star Leander Paes today said Indian youngsters have a good opportunity to shine at the Asian Games in the absence of top players. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple to unveil new iPads on October 21: Report Apple is set to launch two new iPads and release the next version of its Mac operating system at its next event on October 21, according to a report. Samsung to stop selling 48 smartphones online Samsung has given in to mounting pressure from brick-and-mortar retailers over predatory online pricing and has decided to extend exclusivity of 48 models to offline retailers. iOS 8: Ten best new features Apple's new iOS 8 mobile operating system promises a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience. Here is a look at 10 new features introduced with iOS 8. More Technology News»

		Education
		Gujarat Technological University, two China varsities ink MoU GTU officials said that they are in talks for dual degree arrangement for which they will have to streamline the courses and specialization. New MBBS syllabus to introduce students to patients in first year Medical students could soon have their first brush with treating patients in the first year of MBBS with the Medical Council of India (MCI) giving final shape to a revision of the undergraduate medical curriculum. IIT directors' selection process to be reviewed The IIT Council meeting next Wednesday will review the appointment process of IIT directors, take a final call on stand-off with UGC on nomenclature of degrees and also see how best to tweak the 20 percentile criterion in advanced Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC directs police protection in ex-minister rape case Bombay High Court has directed police protection to be given to a woman who was allegedly raped by NCP leader and former State water supply minister Laxman Dhoble. Different BMC, basilica timings confuse Bandra Fair visitors Bandra has been crowded from the last few days on account of the ongoing annual Bandra Fair, which is known to attract lakhs of pilgrims and devotees. Experts plan to draft guidelines to weed out ill-trained counsellors In a bid to weed out the growing number of untrained or ill-trained counsellors in the city, academicians and psychologists came together on Thursday to underline the need for licensing and regulation in the field. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Clear air on tanker mafia, Delhi HC tells DDA The Delhi high court on Thursday ordered DDA to come clean on allegations that the agency is aiding the tanker mafia by illegally selling water from borewells in Dwarka. Operation Kali set to drive out intruders in ladies' coach Male intruders in the Metro ladies' coach are set to have a bad time. They will not only have to pay a fine of Rs 250 but will also be forced to disembark by women CISF personnel with special combat skills who will then hand them over to police. Tihar DSP, son tried to kill for dowry, held A deputy superintendent of Tihar Jail has been arrested along with his son for trying to kill his daughter-in-law. The incident was reported from Mahipalpur in south Delhi on Wednesday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Colleges are not willing to join women's varsity A proposal by Karnataka's only women's university to bring all women's colleges of the state under its umbrella has angered many colleges. Bangalore woman to share UN summer school lessons Sushmita Mariam, 34, a conflict resolution practitioner from Bangalore, was among the 75 participants chosen from 15,000 applicants to attend the UN summer school Singham returns: Guard foils 2nd robbery in week He opened fire from his single-barrel gun to thwart thieves from stealing building material from construction sites More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Lower Jurala floods due to faulty works? The flooding and submergence of three 40 mega watt generators of lower Jurala hydel power station in July 30 this year is believed to have occurred due to faulty execution of construction works which also caused water leakages from the structure’s top gate ceiling. Citizens should now lead from the front Concerted efforts need to be made by all its stakeholders at the earliest, to arrest the rapid loss of Hyderabad’s green wealth, said readers of The Times of India, who wrote in larger numbers, extending their support to their favourite newspaper’s latest campaign, Reinventing Brand Hyderabad. Chandrababu Naidu's 'spooks' to keep tabs on mantris From next week, Big Brother Chandrababu Naidu will be watching over his 19 ministers. To keep tabs on the day-to-day movements of the ministers and the extent of their involvement in official work, the Andhra Pradesh chief minister has recruited 20 TDP loyalists who will work as ‘media liaison officers’ in the peshis of the ministers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Local bodies bypolls sees low voter turnout in TN The bypolls to local bodies in Tamil Nadu including the prestigious mayoral elections in Coimbatore and Tuticorin, largely passed off peacefully on Thursday barring some clashes between AIADMK and BJP cadres over alleged money distribution and bogus voting. Gang kills auto driver, dumps body near tracks A gang abducted and killed a 35-year-old autorickshaw driver from Tambaram and dumped the body near a railway line in Chengalpet. CMBT shops raided for overcharging The state legal metrology department on Thursday launched a crackdown on shops at Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), Koyambedu, that charge more than the maximum retail price (MRP) on products. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Tech helped cops pull off Xi bandobast When Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at Ahmedabad as the first stop on his three-day India visit, it posed a challenge both to the state administration and police. Big Ben meets sister province mandarins Chief minister Anandiben Patel met a high-level delegation led by Guangdong province's executive vice governor Xu Shaohua and Guangzhou city mayor Chen Jianhua on Thursday. Shankaracharya withdraws petition from high court Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand on Thursday withdrew from Gujarat high court his petition seeking cancellation of the summons issued by a Vadodara court in connection with his remarks on Sai Baba of Shirdi. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Drive against women two-wheeler riders SSP asks school to check underage driving City crossings get solar powered traffic signaling system More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Livelihood 'Delight' for migrant labourers The Nuapada district administration has formed district employment, livelihoods generation and habilitation teams (Delights), which will function at district, block and panchayat levels, to contain the problems of migration. Schools play key role in preventing child abuse Times that we live in, to say the least, are dangerous. Villagers oppose Vedanta survey work in Koraput Another tribal revolt against mining is in the offing as villagers are gearing up to protest against government decision of providing prospecting license (PL) to Vedanta Aluminium Limited (Sesa Sterlite group) for laterite mining at Danga Deula hill in Koraput district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sandalwood gang that breached Raj Bhawan security, busted Nearly two weeks after priceless sandalwood was stolen from Governor House, the gang-of-five was busted on Thursday. Super 500 scheme becomes super 5000 scheme Super 500 scheme introduced last year for meritorious children of construction works will now be known as ‘Super 5000’. Now, 5000 instead of 500 meritorious children of construction workers will be given assistance worth Rs 25 thousand each for studies. Mapping of over 1.50 crore children for Samagra scholarship So far, mapping of one crore 55 lakh out of one crore 60 lakh children has been done for implementation of integrated scholarship through Samagra platform in Madhya Pradesh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		3 booked for calling Punjab minister 'parrot' on FB The rivalry between two senior Akali leaders from Moga district — Punjab agriculture minister Tota Singh and Nihal Singh Wala MLA Rajwinder Kaur — had reached the cyber world earlier in the year. Finding employment via bamboo Traditionally, they made big bamboo baskets out of the wood available in forests in their district - limiting their craft and thus, the sales too. 71 kg polythene bags seized Continuing with its anti-polythene drive, the UT administration on Thursday seized around 41 kg plastic carry bags from the main markets in sectors 32 and 34. More Chandigarh News»

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