News Digest: Cabinet sets 5-year target for Swachh Bharat

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		Thursday, September 25, 2014
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		India
		Cabinet sets 5-year target for Swachh Bharat The Cabinet on Wednesday set the target of five years starting from October 2 to implement complete sanitation programme – Swachh Bharat Mission – in all urban areas across the country. Hate speech: Clean chit to Bhagwat, Togadia, Azam Delhi Police on Wednesday gave a clean chit to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, VHP leader Praveen Togadia and SP leader Azam Khan for allegedly making "hate speeches" saying "no cognizable offence" was made out under its jurisdiction. Soon, get discounts for flying without baggage A majority of Indian airlines have accepted the government's proposal of giving domestic travellers some discount for not flying with check-in baggage. More India News»

		Business
		7 companies to lose coal output of 20m tonnes/year Naveen Jindal-owned Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL), Kumar Mangalam Birla-promoted Hindalco Industries, Manoj Gaur’s Jaiprakash Power and Sanjiv Goenka-led CESC are among the seven firms that will lose access to their producing coal blocks after the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on Wednesday to cancel 214 of the 218 coal blocks, terming their allocation ‘illegal'. Vodafone not worried over RIL's 4G call : Vodafone global chief Vittorio Colao on Wednesday exuded confidence saying he is not worried about imminent competition from Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio, which is expected to launch 4G services soon. He also appeared more upbeat on the Indian market following the change of government. Govt to move SC for clubbing all cases of quadricycle The road transport and highways ministry will soon move Supreme Court with the plea for clubbing all cases relating the government’s notification to introduce quadricycle, a new category of commercial vehicle. Three petitions have been filed in three high courts, challenging the notification to allow these vehicles on road from October 1. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rich nations must put money where their mouth is on climate change: Javadekar Sending a strong signal to rich nations that India will not dilute its position while negotiating for a climate deal, India has told the UN Climate Summit that it was the West's fossil fuelled model of industrialization that adversely impacted the environment and therefore developed countries should take responsibility to help their poor counterparts deal with the threat of global warming. Painted storks are guests in Gujarat Painted storks have made the area just behind Bhagwat Vidhyapith in Sola, their breeding ground. Pet chimpanzees suffer behavioural problems Chimpanzees who are separated from their mothers early in life and raised by humans as pets or performers are likely to show behavioural and social deficiencies as adults, say researchers. More Environment News»

		World
		Turkish leader says world not doing enough The president of Turkey on Wednesday accused the international community of doing too little to stem the flow of foreign fighters to Syria and slammed the UN Security Council's inaction on some of the world's most pressing issues. Wife of Isis hostage receives life plea The wife of British aid worker Alan Henning, held hostage by the Islamic State group, said on Tuesday she had received an audio message from him pleading for his life. US hits Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq US fighter jets and bombers expanded their aerial campaign against Islamic State targets Wednesday, striking the militants in both Syria and Iraq even as the extremists pressed their offensive in Kurdish areas within sight of the Turkish border, where fleeing refugees told of civilians beheaded and towns torched. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sanjay Dutt gets jail inmates to donate for Kashmir With relief efforts and help pouring in for people in the flood-affected areas of Kashmir, Sanjay Dutt too, has initiated a drive among his inmates in Yerwada Jail. Bigg Boss: Praneet's anxiety before he gets locked up Not many know that before entering the Bigg Boss house, TV actor Praneet Bhat was under a lot of stress. 'I believe love is an obsession' Harsh Chhaya, who is known to be choosy about his roles and had earlier told us in an interview that he hardly follows TV shows, will now be seen in Balika Vadhu. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Dengue-blocking 'good' mosquitoes released in Brazil Brazilian researchers have freed a batch of mosquitoes infected with a dengue-blocking bacteria they hope can combat the tropical disease naturally. Found: New type of brain cell with novel signal system The newly discovered cells, however, have a different, and until now, unknown process. Obese workers may be paid less than their peers: Study The new study is the first to show how this pattern also emerges among men who were already overweight or obese as teenagers. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live Blog: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 6 Though Devendro Singh and Gagan Narang will start their campaigns in Incheon, all eyes will be on hockey in which India take on arch-rivals Pakistan on the sixth day of competition. Dushyant gets bronze, shooters draw a blank on Day 5 Rower Dushyant Chauhan was the lone bright spot after the shooters drew a blank as India managed just one bronze medal to slip to the 14th position in overall standings. Asiad: Upbeat India ready to face Pakistan in hockey Both teams are on six points having won their respective first two matches of their pool at the Asian Games. More Sports News»

		Technology
		First Impressions: HTC Desire 820, India's first 64-bit Android phone The phone will be available in early November and the pricing has not been disclosed. Sikka effect: Infosys allows employees to use Twitter, Facebook Infosys's new CEO has come up with a novel approach to reviving the financial fortunes of India's trailblazing outsourcing firm: Use Facebook at work, tweet, but get the job done. How iPhone 6's camera compares to Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S, Moto X's We took some shots with the iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, Galaxy S5, and Moto X to see how each phone's camera holds up in real-world testing. More Technology News»

		Education
		Seven deemed universities found unfit by UGC face uncertain future Students of seven deemed universities found unfit by a UGC panel are staring at an uncertain future. Cabinet nod to education MoUs with US to be signed during Modi visit The Union cabinet on Wednesday cleared three joint declarations of intent on education to be signed between India and the US during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US. Smriti Irani to lead 'Swachch Bharat' campaign of HRD ministry The cleanliness drive culminates on October 31, birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and will be celebrated with lot of show. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		R-Power stock cheers SC ruling Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power has emerged as a clear winner with two coal blocks of the company figuring among the four that were not cancelled by the Supreme Court. The other two belonged to state-owned SAIL and NTPC. Jobless youth held for Rs 2 lakh online fraud The complaint was registered by soap manufacturer Hasmukh Gala when he found that the balance in his company’s current account was only Rs 465. Maharashtra assembly polls: Candidates continue to use stamp paper despite waiver On July 1, 2004, the state government had issued a notification remitting the stamp duty chargeable for affidavits or declarations made for obtaining caste, income or domicile certificate. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Press Enclave road clogged artery - 5 caretakers, yet it is a mess At least five agencies are responsible for maintaining the 4-km-long Press Enclave Road and ensuring smooth traffic on it, yet the road is in a state of utter neglect. Luxury tax hit due to vacant hotel rooms The continuing trend of low luxury tax collection as a result of hotel rooms going vacant in the absence of tourists and business travelers to the city is becoming a cause of concern for the excise department. NDMC web campaign against littering As part of its initiative to keep Lutyens’ Delhi clean, the New Delhi Municipal Council has decided to shame people who litter or urinate in public. For this, the civic agency has created a special Facebook page called ‘Hohoshameshame’ where people can upload photographs of people who dirty our city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sanjaynagar gets set for zero-waste tag Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be wielding the broom as he launches Mission Swachh Bharat on October 2. 'Add fruit juice to fizzy drinks, help farmers' PM Narendra Modi wanted captains of the aerated products industry to consider adding 5% fruit juice to their drinks, which would go a long way in helping farmers get a good price for their produce. Modi mantra: Team work the way ahead In a sharp departure from the expected frosty ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the importance of team work between the Centre and states ruled by different parties. This did not exist in earlier regimes, he said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		3 murder accused gunned down in Vijayawada The shooting has stunned police in Andhra Pradesh as it is the first crime to take place in Vijayawada involving fire arms. 'Order CBI probe into Wakf Board functioning' According to sources, thousands of acres of wakf land are not in the possession of Wakf Board allegedly due to rampant corruption, inertia of board employees and political interference. Man held with fake notes worth Rs 5 lakh The accused, Mohammed Ghouse, was earlier arrested by police of seven police stations in connection with FICN cases. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'If there's motive behind killings, it's not madness' Decoding a mind that pushes someone into a remorse less killing spree has been one of the greatest challenges of our society. High value trucks are easy pickings on highways When Viswaveer Singh, a truck driver from Uttar Pradesh, was held by the Eppothumvendran police in Tuticorin in 2012 on charges of possessing a pistol without licence, he surprised police by saying that ferrying copper consignments to and from Sterlite plant in Tuticorin was a dangerous journey and he bought the pistol for self-defence. Lack of skills leaves 52% jobless, spurs crime More than 1 lakh engineering students graduate in Tamil Nadu every year. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Guruprasad Mohapatra now joint secretary in commerce ministry Ahmedabad municipal commissioner Guruprasad Mohapatra has been appointed joint secretary in the Union ministry of commerce. Govt sacks 94 vidya sahayaks The state government on Wednesday terminated 94 vidya sahayaks from their services after they were found ineligible. Allegations against professor: Gujarat University committee completes probe Three girls, who were students of MA (economics) Part-II class in the year 2013-14, have submitted a complaint to the university alleging that, instead of giving lectures in the classroom, Prajapati insisted on taking classes in his office. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two youth found murdered n a sensational incident, two youths were found brutally murdered near Pipri village under Pipri police station, Kaushambi district, on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Salman (20) and Anas (18), both residents of Baretha Moiuddinpur (Dhoomanganj) in Allahabad. Pattharchatti Ramlila committee to use special effects Pattharchatti Ramlila Committee had decided to hold the saga of victory of good over evil by adding technology in Ramlila presentation. It has decided to employ action director for special fight sequences, use special effects to showcase various episodes and stage the epic on a two-segmented or double-storeyed platform. One injured in firing near Tarachand Hostel One person sustained gunshot injuries when supporters of two student groups exchanged heated arguments and opened fire near Tarachand Hostel on Tuesday. The students had gathered there to discuss strategy for Allahabad University Student Union election. The injured person was admitted at a private nursing home, where his condition was stated to be stable. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI probes ex-AG links with AT Group Bhubaneswar/ A day after his arrest in connection with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group scam, former advocate general Ashok Mohanty on Tuesday faced marathon grilling in CBI custody. Chit fund agent hangs self A woman agent of a money circulation company allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Borikha village in Jagatsinghpur district on Monday evening. Kandhamal: BJD names Hemendra wife The BJD on Tuesday declared Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh as its candidate for the October 15 byelection to Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat.The bypoll was necessitated following the death of her husband Hemendra Chandra Singh. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hit-and-run death: Sadho kin nabbed & released on bail A fortnight after an elderly woman was crushed by a speeding car of Congress leader in New Market area, police on Tuesday arrested the leader’s wife, and then released her on bail. Heinous crimes: Special prosecutors to cut backlog To keep a check on accountability of these cases in districts, the directorate has ordered deployment of special public prosecutors to plead cases to cut huge backlog. Lokayukta, ED eye IAS officer couple's properties Possession of ill-gotten properties of former IAS officer couple - Arvind and Tinoo Joshi - are turning into a bone of contention between state's Lokayukta and enforcement directorate (ED). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bogus voter ID case: HC reserves order Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday, reserved its order against police officers for not acting in time against Haryana sports minister Sukhbir Kataria in the bogus voter identity cards case. 25 killed as bus plunges into Himachal Pradesh lake In a major accident, 25 people were killed and 17 injured in Rahiyan area of Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning when a private bus they were travelling in plunged into Gobind Sagar reservoir. Rs 14 lakh Punjabi literary award for Canada-based writer Canada-based writer Avtar Singh Billing's novel Khali Khoohaan di Katha (The Tale of Empty Wells) won the Dhahan Prize for Punjabi literature, carrying the highest award money for Punjabi literature of around Rs 14 lakh. More Chandigarh News»

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