News Digest: For 3 Haryana villages bordering UP, polls have no meaning

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		Monday, September 15, 2014
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		India
		For 3 Haryana villages bordering UP, polls have no meaning A day after Election Commission of India announced the date for Haryana assembly elections, residents of three villages of Yamunanagar district, bordering Uttar Pradesh, hung up banners declaring to boycott the polls. Statoistics: How powerful is your passport Passports issued by the US, UK, Finland or Germany allow their citizens easy access (visa-free or visa on arrival) to 172 other countries. Hyping ISI moles' stories sparked panic: Karunanidhi In a departure from his earlier stand on terrorism related issues, DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday hit out at the ruling AIADMK government saying that the reports regarding recent arrest of ISI spies and their activities in Tamil Nadu have created panic among the people. More India News»

		Business
		SBI has 50% share in mobile banking The State Bank of India (SBI) has emerged a surprise market leader in mobile banking, accounting for half of all mobile transactions in the country. Govt to hear out US pharma companies' patent fears After months of skirmishes, the government is finally going to sit down with American pharma giants this week to hear out their concerns, a move that comes weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for the US. Indian IT companies battle it out for Rs 11k-cr Australian pie Indian IT companies will be fiercely competing with MNCs for five big IT contracts in Australia valued at over A$2 billion (Rs 11,000 crore). More Business News»

		Environment
		Leopard found dead in Betul Around seven-year-old leopard was found dead near Bhoura village in north forest division, a forest official said here on Sunday. Wild Chinese Sturgeon faces extinction Wild sturgeons usually swim all the way from the sea waters to the river area to lay eggs around mid and late November after they become mature. Creating climate change awareness through films To broaden awareness on climate change issues across India, Ennovate Global, a specialist in climate change research and communication, and Good Relations India, a strategic communications consultancy, in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, hosted the two-day Clima Film Fest 2014 that concluded at MOP Vaishnav College for Women on Saturday. More Environment News»

		World
		Arab states mull air strikes on ISIS Several Arab countries have offered to carry out airstrikes against militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, senior US state department officials said on Sunday. Swedish prime minister resigns after election loss Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt says he will resign after his center-right coalition lost a parliamentary election to a left-leaning opposition led by the Social Democrats. Pak cops up ante, raid Imran's ally Qadir Pakistani police had arrested several protesters and a court on Saturday ordered that 100 opposition activists be sent to jail on a 14-day remand for holding illegal protests and for other violations. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'For me, Jhalak was a platform to meet Salman Khan' Nine-year-old Akshat Singh, who was eliminated from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa this week, says he is not disappointed. 'Want to marry someone who accepts me the way I am' Ratan Rajput, best known as Laali from the TV serial Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, says there was a time when getting married was the only aim in her life. Priyanka talks about contrast with Mary Kom's salary Priyanka Chopra is entertaining one and all with her intense performance in Mary Kom. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Isro scientist tours the edge of space In the last three decades, he has visited 115 countries and been to Antarctica, the southern most continent; Uganda, through which the Equator passes; and Ladakh to mark his journey at the top of the world. New project aims to send 1 of every 50,000 applicants to space Did Gravity make you want to don a space suit and lift off? Then here is your chance to be George Clooney/Sandra Bullock. How humans regenerate ribs decoded Unlike salamanders, mammals can't regenerate lost limbs, but they can repair large sections of their ribs — and now scientists have discovered what gives rib cells their healing power. More Science News»

		Sports
		United beat QPR 4-0 for 1st win in Premier League Manchester United ended its winless start to the Premier League season in emphatic fashion, beating Queens Park Rangers 4-0 on Sunday. India hopes hanging by thread after Somdev's heroics Somdev, who has endured a tough season coming into this tie, carved out a heroic 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Dusan Lajovic to bring the tie to level terms. Roger Federer fires Switzerland into Davis Cup final Roger Federer has taken Switzerland to its first Davis Cup final in 22 years, beating Fabio Fognini of Italy in reverse singles for a winning 3-1 lead in semifinal. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Flipkart 'leaks' Google's Android One smartphone Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 phone, priced at Rs 6,999, was listed on the website for a few hours. Apple India gives iPhone 5S an 'official' price cut Mahesh Telecom has tweeted that Apple has given an official price cut to the two iPhone 5S variants ahead of the India launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. First jobs of 10 of the biggest names in tech Everyone has to start somewhere. Although some of Silicon Valley's most iconic figures are worth millions and billions today, many of them started out programming software or delivering newspapers. More Technology News»

		Education
		Science of computers Subhash Kak, Regents professor, department of computer science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, talks to Aaditi Isaac on the emerging areas in computer science. How to crack the TOEFL Dinakar Ayalasomayajula, winner of the TOEFL scholarship, shares tips on how to crack the TOEFL. Scouting for change Participants at the 40th World Scout Conference in Slovenia vow to focus on the education of young people. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Lufthansa won't fly Airbus 380 to Mumbai for now Mumbai airport’s failure to allot Lufthansa the 2am time slot it had wanted for its proposed Airbus 380 operations spurred the German carrier to defer its plan to fly the world’s largest commercial airliner to the city. Rs 425 crore scam: 'Ferreira & kin under lens' Ferreira (76) has filed an anticipatory bail plea along with seven other suspects. The court hearing is scheduled to come up on Monday. Congress, NCP may hammer out deal today After a prolonged delay, the seat-sharing dispute between the Congress and NCP appears to be headed for a possible resolution, with Congress leaders maintaining that the differences are likely to be ironed out once party president Sonia Gandhi returns to Delhi. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Community policing by akhadas In yet another community policing initiative, Delhi Police has tied up with ‘akhadas’, traditional training centres for wrestlers, to reach out to youths and prevent them from drifting toward crime. 6,000 guest teachers for govt schools The directorate of education (DoE) recently inducted more than 6,000 guest teachers to deal with the shortage of teachers in government schools. Around 10,000 more teachers will also join soon. Water drawn near Lal Qila: Metro to reply National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for illegally extracting groundwater during construction of an underground station in Lal Qila area. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Kids give big push to pedal power Chandana G, 18, was a bundle of energy as she hit the pedal at the Cycle Day event in Allalasandra Lake, Yelahanka New Town, early on Sunday. Youths' death: Pall of gloom descends on pilgrim village People in distress head for Chikka Madhure to seek the blessings of Lord Shani, but on Sunday the village did not know where it should go in its moment of despair. Uncle murders girl, boyfriend in Dharwad Tension prevailed in Shivalli village of Dharwad taluk after honour killing claimed two lives on Sunday afternoon. A 17-year-old girl and 19-year-old boy, who were allegedly in love, were murdered by the girl's uncle with lethal weapons, police said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		New stamp papers for Telangana The stamps and registration department of Telangana is in the process of procuring new stamp papers with the state logo. World Congress members to get a glimpse of Hyderabadi wonders The secrets of delicious Hyderabad Biryani will soon be known farther and wider with organizers of the XI Metropolis World Congress cooking up plans to publish a handy guide to the wonders of Hyderabad. Naidu's e-cabinet meeting gives mantris the tech-blues Trying to live up to his ‘hi-tech CM’ image, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandarbabu Naidu is all set to chair the first ever ‘eCabinet’ on Monday, which incidentally is turning out to be a big headache for some ministers as they are required to operate iPads to access the agenda. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		English to continue as link language in Pondy: Court Refusing to interfere with the four-language formula in the Union Territory of Puducherry, Madras high court has said English would continue to be the link language for transaction of official business and in the interest of public service. 'Caste outfits may hold sway as Dravidian movement stagnates' Grandstanding may make good political strategy during crisis. Though not strangers to highs and lows, DMK veterans would know that the party is now going through one of its lowest points in its history. Expo celebrates artist's work on 25th death anniversary The work of an artist can often get lost in the past unless revived and curated. But Saraswati Gopal made it her passion to keep her husband K S Gopal’s work alive. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Snag grounds AI flight in Ahmedabad Around 100 Mumbai-bound passengers had a narrow escape after Air India flight AI-614 made an emergency landing on Sunday morning. As soon as the flight took off at 7.30am, passengers felt vibration in the aircraft. Gujarat's fruit and vegetable production goes up After registering the highest yield in the country in onion and potato production, Gujarat has recorded an increase of nine lakh metric tonnes (MT) in fruit production in the country, while in the vegetable sector the production has increased by over 5 lakh MT. 21 sepoys were hanged in Ahmedabad during 1857 revolt The 1857 revolt started in north India but its tremors were felt across the country and Gujarat was no exception. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Pandas at Sangam go hi-tech Use FB, email to contact yajman during Pitra Paksha Pvt doctors' strike continues for the second day They have accused the district administration of laxity in initiating action against the perpetrators of the crime Teenager raped, poisoned to death in UP A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped and administered poison in her house at a village under the Meja police station late on Friday night. It was also alleged that the accused thrashed girl’s three brothers and locked them in a room before committing the crime. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Not a run of the Mills story State athlete speaks of his experience of training with Bolt and Blake We believe in home-grown talent: Behera Sports Czar says state knows how to take care of its treasure Barabati worrying about rain If it rains for three days prior to the T20I, it will be a difficult proposition, says chief curator More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Brothers thwart robbery bid, sustain stab wounds In a brave act, two brothers thwarted a robbery attempt after being attacked by an armed robber and forced him to flee their house. Bijnor blast: Calls made by Khandwa jailbreak fugitives traced to Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has zeroed in on Jabalpur district tracing incoming and outgoing calls on one of the mobile phones left by Khandwa jailbreak fugitives before they escaped from their hideout in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor on Friday. MP to teach lifestyle lessons in schools from next year From the next curriculum year, the Madhya Pradesh government will include a lesson on the importance of correct life-style in high school text-books. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Travel agents dupe businessman of Rs 17,500, give him fake tickets A travel agent and his woman employee have been booked for charging Rs 17,500 from a city based businessman for air tickets between Chandigarh and Chennai and giving him fake tickets. Don't imitate the west: Tully The concluding day of the Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival witnessed Sir William Mark Tully addressing the audience at the UT Guest House.The title of the talk was, "India: The road ahead". Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan teachers press demands before HRD minister A 50-member delegation of SSA teachers, under the leadership of Arvind Rana, president, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Welfare Association, UT, submitted a memorandum to HRD minister Smriti Irani. More Chandigarh News»

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