News Digest: PM Modi meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in New York

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		Monday, September 29, 2014
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		India
		PM Modi meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in New York Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu here on Sunday in a bid to step-up the diplomatic relations between the two sides. BJP to hold 300 rallies in 2 days in Maharashtra The Maharashtra unit of BJP will kick start a massive election campaign with 'Mulukh Maidan', under which the party will hold 300 rallies in two days, starting Monday. MP BJP chief backs demand for ID proof at garba venue BJP state chief Nandkumar Singh Chauhan on Sunday endorsed party MLA Usha Thakur’s demand to allow entry into garba venues to only those who possess valid identity cards. More India News»

		Business
		Rajan unlikely to cut rates this fiscal Concerns over inflation and the imminent hardening of interest rates in the US could prevent the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, Raghuram Rajan, from lowering rates during the current fiscal, bankers said. Muthoot Finance to tap PEs for Rs 1,200 crore India's largest privately-held gold loan lender Muthoot Fincorp will sell around 20% stake to raise Rs 1,200 crore ($200 million) from private equity (PE) investors. Softbank eyes DreamWorks Animation Softbank, the Japanese wireless carrier headed by Masayoshi Son, is in talks to buy Jeffrey Katzenberg's DreamWorks Animation SKG film studio, people familiar with the situation said. More Business News»

		Environment
		New snake species found in Ganjam named after Odisha The Russian Journal of Herpetology, an international science journal, has published a research paper on the new species in its latest edition published on Friday. NGT fines water packaging unit for not taking permission The National Green Tribunal has directed a water packaging unit in Greater Noida to pay Rs 1 lakh to the UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for operating without permission from any of the competent authorities and causing damage to the environment. Uma Bharti participates in cleanliness drive in Delhi After picking up litter in the park, Bharti said, "If I do this on regular basis, then may be the other people will start doing it naturally. More Environment News»

		World
		Afghanistan to inaugurate new president as Nato's war ends Afghanistan will host a grand presidential inauguration on Monday, with former US-based academic Ashraf Ghani taking power as Nato troops end their 13-year war without defeating the fierce Taliban insurgency. Al-Qaida leader warns of revenge for airstrikes The leader of al-Qaida's Syria affiliate vowed Sunday that his group would "use all possible means" to fight back against airstrikes by the US-led coalition and warned that the conflict would reach Western countries joining the alliance. At least 31 believed dead at Japanese volcano Finally reaching the ash-covered summit of a still-erupting volcano in central Japan, rescue workers made a grim discovery Sunday: 31 apparently dead people, some reportedly buried in knee-deep ash. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Hrithik: Katrina is hardworking, works like a man Hrithik Roshan grew up thinking that you work hard, gain success, have a family and you will be happy. But things have changed for him over the last one year. Top 5: Superstars and their Superstitions A little bit of luck is necessary, every now and then, even for our Bollywood celebrities. Old comedy shows that will make you nostalgic One cannot forget those old evergreen shows on television, that still manage to become a topic of discussion over tea and make us nostalgic. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Power boost for mobile devices Scientists have developed a new technology that could lead to gen-next wearable computers with self-contained power sources and smartphones that do not die even after hours of heavy use. 'Breast cancer drug extends lives of patients' Clinical trial shows those given new medicine lived 16 months longer than others. Scientists sneak Dylan lyrics into research articles Five Swedish scientists who have been quoting Bob Dylan lyrics in research articles for the last 17 years are running a wager on who can squeeze in most of the American singer's songs in their articles. More Science News»

		Sports
		Live Blog: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 10 Paes wins Malaysian Open doubles title The Indo-Polish pair rallied to beat the second seeded Briton-Australian combo of Jamie Murray and John Peers 3-6 7-6(5) 10-5 in the final. Yogeshwar's wrestling gold lifts India in medal tally Yogeshwar Dutt beat Yusupov Zalimkhan of Tajikistan with a lender margin (1-0) in the final to win gold in Men's Freestyle 65 kg wrestling in the Asian Games. More Sports News»

		Technology
		15 top tech stories of the week Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... Samsung launches Galaxy Alpha at Rs 39,990 The Galaxy Alpha features a compact body with a metal frame, curved corners and a tactile soft back cover. The 5 tests every iPhone goes through Even though Apple did not disclose all the tests it conducts on iPhones, here are the five tests that every iPhone model undergoes before hitting the mass market. More Technology News»

		Education
		PU deserves central varsity status, VC says Patna University vice-chancellor Y C Simhadri feels this premier university certainly deserves a special status, he said. Patna University to celebrate 98th foundation day on Wednesday Patna University (PU) is all set to celebrate its 98th foundation day on Wednesday. 29 BRABU colleges may lose UGC funds At least 29 of the 39 constituent colleges under Muzaffarpur-headquartered B R Ambedkar Bihar University (BRABU) are facing the possibility of stoppage of financial assistance worth crores of rupees from UGC More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Paraskar case: Model told to vacate flat The model who accused DIG Sunil Paraskar of molesting and raping her is facing another problem. Her housing society has now issued her an eviction notice. 'No rape, but hospital did two-finger test on my daughter' The daughter of a government official has approached police commissioner Rakesh Maria alleging that doctors at Sion Hospital unnecessarily subjected her to a detailed medico-legal examination when she merely wanted to be treated for her physical injuries. The 23-year-old victim also alleged that she was made to undergo the banned two-finger test. Heart of the matter: Doctors divided over 'magic' of soluble stents The much-hyped dissolvable stent, which promised to unclog the heart’s artery without leaving behind any metal, was seen as a “wonder innovation”. But has it lived up to the hype? More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Builder told to pay Rs 20 lakh A consumer forum has directed a Delhi-based construction firm to pay around Rs 20 lakh to a man for not delivering him a plot, saying the company engaged in "unfair trade practice". CISF stops Metro train to recover Rs 1.6 lakh A bag containing Rs 1.60 lakh cash was returned to a commuter after CISF personnel halted a running Metro train to nab the man who had stolen it and scampered off. ASI to begin revamp of Diwan-i-Khas The Archaeological Survey of India will from Monday start conservation work on the 17th century Diwan-i-Khas monument inside the Red Fort after a portion of the roof of the Mughal-period hall "sagged". More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Tamil society awaits credible alternative' Indictment and imprison ment of a chief minister for conspiring and amassing disproportionate wealth misusing power and position should have happened nearly 35 years ago in Tamil Nadu. Sky-riders create ripples in lake All roads led to Sankey Tank on Sunday , when human-powered flying machines took over the sky. I wrote half-a-dozen songs as I was in love, says Karnad Girish Karnad always aspired to become a poet. He dreamt of being compared with the likes of W B Yeats and W H Auden. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bar council bars OU, Kakatiya law students Jeopardizing the future of hundreds of law students and raising the hackles of the Telangana government, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has sent letters to the Telangana State Bar Association directing it not to enroll fresh law graduates from Osmania University Law College and Law University College, Kakatiya as advocates. Sex trafficking: Is there no end? A further analysis into the trade showed that 72% of trafficked women belong to backward castes."Most women fall prey to 'friends' who extend 'helping hands' for jobs. Chemical cleansing for Charminar The Charminar will soon get a facelift as the Archaeological Survey of India is set to chemically clean the micro-vegetation on the 420-year old historic structure. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Fear of political interference drives cases to other states Three high profile cases con ducted outside the state involv ing the AIADMK government have gone against it. 16 die in TN after Jaya verdict, 2 hospitalised with burns At least 16 people committed suicide or died of cardiac arrest across Tamil Nadu after a special court in Bangalore convicted AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case on Saturday and sentenced her to four years in prison. Promoter of Binny Mills eased out of firm after demerger A promoter feud has surfaced at SV Global Mill, a company that was carved out of centuries-old Binny Mills Ltd. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Police club at Gaekwad Haveli to be restored The solitary vote of the city police club in Gujarat Cricket Association's (GCA) election has at last found its historic face. Car rams into parked vehicles, injures one On Saturday night, Dr Bipin Patel, a neurosurgeon, hit seven parked two-wheelers and three cars while going from Commerce six roads to Vijay crossroads outside Aanal Towers. Focused I-T queries to cut harassment The CBDT notification points out that during scrutiny proceedings, some AOs had been routinely calling for information that was not relevant for the enquiry. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops on Whatsapp to exchange info on crime Rudraksh carries 'save girl' message in Attarsuiya Special 'adda' sessions to bring puja 'live' at home More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		No tourism push to Cuttack Puja If Kolkata is famous for mounting the most lavish Durga pandals, deities decked with intricate silver tableaux and gold ornaments add uniqueness to the celebrations here. New urban division for drainage projects To expedite execution of storm water drainage projects, the state government has decided to create a separate wing, urban drainage division, under the Odisha Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Ex-AG cries media trial A day after hitting out at CBI for allegedly framing him, former advocate general Ashok Mohanty here on Saturday slammed the media for 'tarnishing his image'. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Threat to blast Madhya Pradesh minister's hotel; one person arrested Madhya Pradesh police on Sunday arrested a 25-year-youth who had sent an email threatening bomb blasts at the residence and hotel owned by state transport, Science and Information Technology minister Bhoopendra Singh in Sagar. EOW raids Kolar Nagar Palika premises State Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Saturday raided official premises of Kolar Nagar Palika in connection with irregularities in permissions given to several building constructions. SI exam scam: IPS officer's bro nabbed STF on Saturday arrested Bharat Mishra, brother of IPS officer Sonali Mishra for his alleged role in sub-inspectors' (SI) recruitment scam. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BJP MP's brother foxes party Lala has gone ahead to file his papers as BJP candidate despite party's official nominee Gun Pal alias Gun Lal also submitting the documents. PM to address 10 rallies in state Prime Minister Narendera Modi will address 10 rallies over the next fortnight.Getting into an aggressive campaign mode, the BJP on Sunday announced the schedule of its star campaigners. Chandigarh municipal commissioner asks traders to help them to make Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan success Municipal Commissioner Vivek Partap Singh on Friday called meeting with 35 members of Chandigarh Beopar Manda –CBM, city umbrella body of traders- who are presidents and other officer bearers of different market associations of the city. More Chandigarh News»

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