News Digest: PM Narendra Modi concludes successful Japan visit, leaves for home

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		Wednesday, September 03, 2014
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		India
		PM Narendra Modi concludes successful Japan visit, leaves for home Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for home after concluding his successful visit here during which Japan promised to give USD 35 billion to India over the next 5 years for developmental projects. Modi speech: Rajasthan diktat contradicts HRD minister's stand This "controversy" refuses to die and the hype is building by the day. Scanners show LoC tunnel stretches up to 150 metres: Army Almost a fortnight after a secret tunnel was discovered running underneath the India-Pakistan border at Pallanwalla in Akhnoor, the army authorities on Tuesday said it was 150 metres long. More India News»

		Business
		Feel-good factor, strong data push sensex past 27,000 Expectations that the Narendra Modi-led government will help reverse a slowing economy and perk up investments, which in turn could boost corporate earnings, powered the sensex past the 27K mark for the first time in its history on Tuesday. Sikka's 2 SAP colleagues to join Infosys Two of Vishal Sikka’s closest colleagues at SAP are joining Infosys, marking the company’s first major external appointments since Sikka took over as CEO in August. Enter equities in a calibrated manner The equity markets are having a good run after underperforming for more than six years with the sensex crossing the 27,000 mark for the first time and the nifty nearing 8100. More Business News»

		Environment
		SC: Use radars to stop jumbo deaths on tracks The apex court asked the ministries to make optimum use of available technology to detect presence of elephants on tracks and forewarn train drivers to push the brakes to avoid crashing into the herd. Govt set to open 'creches' for lion cubs These creches will nurse injured, abandoned and vulnerable lion cubs and tigers and mechanisms will be formed to save these endangered animals. Adani group may scrap Great Barrier Reef dumping plan North Queensland Bulk Ports, GVK Hancock and Adani Group will re-submit a proposal as early as this week to environment minister Greg Hunt proposing alternative dumping sites on land. More Environment News»

		World
		US backs democracy for Hong Kong Hong Kong pro-democracy activists admitted Tuesday they are powerless to overturn Beijing's refusal to grant them full voting rights, but the United States threw its weight behind the protesters, courting China's wrath. World 'losing battle' to contain Ebola: MSF International medical agency Medecins sans Frontieres said Tuesday the world was "losing the battle" to contain Ebola as the United Nations warned of severe food shortages in the hardest-hit countries. Mali bomb blast kills four UN peacekeepers Four United Nations peacekeepers from Chad were killed Tuesday when their truck was blown up in Mali, casting a shadow over the restart of peace talks between the west African state and rebel militias. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Biggest nude photo leak sparks fear and fury A hacker, who claims to have intimate pictures of more than 100 female celebrities gathered over a period of time, released some on Monday, including at least 60 of Jennifer Lawrence’s, promising more for money. 'I would be the only girl playing with the boys' Mary Kom, 32, is a fighter all the way. She is strong but emotional, feisty but demure, has a boxer's body but is equally as fashionable as Priyanka Chopra. Katrina Kaif relies more on Salman than Ranbir? Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan were one of the most popular couples of Bollywood. However Katrina's alleged relationship with Ranbir Kapoor doesn't seem to have affected their rapport. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa tests 3D-printed rocket engine parts Nasa engineers pushed the limits of the technology by designing a rocket engine injector — a complex part that sends propellant into the engine — with design features that took advantage of 3D printing. Hate posts on social media can affect mental health Scientists, including those from the Sapienza University of Rome, explored survey data from 50,000 people in 24,000 Italian households. 'Smart' neurons in human skin can crack complex calculations Neurons in human skin perform advanced calculations which scientists previously believed that only the brain could carry out, a new study has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		Djokovic to play against India in Davis Cup tie Against all expectations, Serbia today named world number one Novak Djokovic in their Davis Cup World Group play-off tie against India. P Gopichand mum over split with Saina Nehwal Pullela Gopichand today remained tightlipped about his split with Saina Nehwal, saying he doesn't want to talk about the issue as the Asian Games is just round the corner. My records not meant to be broken: Usain Bolt Usain Bolt turned on charm offensive on his maiden trip to India, throwing humility out of the window to declare that his records are pretty much out of reach. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi Redmi 1S review: Redefines the entry-level segment At a price of Rs 5,999, is the Redmi 1S a game changer, redefining price segments? TCS, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra in Forbes' 50 best companies in Asia-Pacific list Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies and HDFC Bank are among the 50 best public companies in Asia-Pacific according to a compilation by Forbes. 9 hottest gadgets to be launched this week It looks like September would be among the busiest months when it comes to gadget launches. We take a look at some hot gadgets likely to be launched this week. More Technology News»

		Education
		Leading Jamia scholar accused of plagiarising in her thesis A shocking case of plagiarism has come out involving Janaki Rajan, a leading educationist teaching in Jamia Millia Islamia's Department of Teacher training & Non-formal Education. Rajan, also a member of the National Council of Teacher Education, whose work among teachers in Delhi and elsewhere has received wide acclaim is accused of lifting portions of her 1991 PhD from Jadunath Sinha's book Indian Psychology: Cognition, a 1958 publication of Sinha Publishing House. Supreme Court orders Rs 20 lakh each for 21 students denied MBBS seats The case dates back to 2012, when some of the 21 students were denied admissions to private medical and dental colleges. FYUP scrapped, but problems persist There are still a few kinks to be ironed out for the batch that was admitted into the DU four-year undergraduate programme. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Vertigo: Spin in your head and sway in stride Little did the writer know that this could be used to describe vertigo — a frequent health enigma encountered in modern metro lifestyles. Bandra-Worli Sea Link suicides: 45-year-old victim's body washes ashore The body of Vikram Vasudev (45), who jumped off the sea link on Monday morning, washed ashore at Santa Cruz on Tuesday. 8-year-old killed, six hurt in landslide An eight-year-old girl, Shrushti Inamke, was killed and six people were injured in a landslide in Bhiwandi following heavy rain over the past two days. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		More viral & typhoid cases after rain The spell of rain over the last few days may have brought some relief to Delhiites reeling under an unusually hot spell, but it has led to a spurt in viral fever and typhoid cases. No action yet against errant diagnostic labs After the initial outrage expressed by health minister Harsh Vardhan over diagnostic centres getting caught paying commission to doctors, there appears to be little follow-up. South Delhi Municipal Corporation wants private firm to collect tax South Delhi Municipal Corporation has planned to privatize property tax collection in its jurisdiction. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Remembering UR Ananthamurthy: He was selfless, hard-working “It's his nispruhate (expecting no returns, selflessness) that I liked most. He was misunderstood at times. He always respected promptness and the emotions of the immediate,“ said well-known writer Vivek Shanbhag about his father-in-law, Jnanpith awardee UR Ananthamurthy. Lessons for netas to develop Bangalore Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signed a pact with Japan for development of Varanasi, the Karnataka government has kick-started its own programme for improvement of Bangalore in its own way. Judge directs 11 schools to submit affidavits The Karnataka high court on Tuesday directed heads of 11 schools in Bangalore to file affidavits regarding the steps they have taken to comply with guidelines issued by city police to ensure safety of schoolchildren. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Panel no to changes in All India Service officers' allocation The committee gave its approval to the allotment and sent it to DoPT, which will submit the report to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his assent. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation splurges to keep roads in bad state On paper, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) appears to be doing a great job of keeping the city’s roads ‘healthy’. ACB clean chit to babus, business honchos questioned Advocate T Sriranga Rao, the petitioner, has urged the court to record statements and punish the guilty. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		How much waste does Chennai dump? Corporation to figure out The city corporation will soon commission a study to assess how much garbage has been dumped in the two landfills- Kodungaiyur and Pallikaranai. Kanyakumari: A bend in the sea brings in the damage Fishermen in the tail end of Tamil Nadu in Thoothoor panchayat are fighting a losing battle to safeguard their residential houses being eaten away by sea erosion. A brittle plan to protect broken idols? Antique idols occupy not just the garba griha (sanctum sanctorum) of temples. The ones outside are equally old and historical. Many of them are damaged, with a hand missing or a nose broken due to vandalism or due to weathering. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Renal patients find love but face family hatred The love story of Ajmer-based Mohit Sharma and Rajsamand's Ghazala Shaheen had a dream run — they beat death by falling in love while undergoing kidney transplant at Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. This leper found love from a Muslim family Manabhai Vankar, 68, who was shunned by many for having leprosy, must be smiling in his death. Fast-track courts for rape sought Following the Nirbhaya rape case in Delhi in December 2012, widespread protests took place. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UPHESC postpones exam to recruit assistant professors Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Service Commission (UPHESC) has postponed the upcoming examination for recruitment of 1,652 assistant professors in various degree colleges of the state Durga idols to be immersed in ponds this year Durga Puja committees have agreed to adhere to Allahabad High Court order and immerse idols in ponds under their respective police stations in the city People of Balha still wait for development In Balha (R) constituency, northern area touches Nepal, western area touches forests and southern area is flood-prone More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		AIIMS body formation delay hits institute functioning With the change in government at the Centre, the previous governing body headed by then health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad automatically lapsed. Eligibility changed for recruitment drive To attract more students, the government on Monday modified the eligibility criteria for the proposed mega four-day recruitment drive for technical and management students at Kalinga Stadium from September 17. Father of dead girl cries foul play Police on Monday registered cases against three employees of Kendua Sevashram, a government-run residential school for tribal girls in Nayagarh district, in connection with a girl's death the day before. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Minister's son in Scindia school row out of coma Bihar minister Jai Kumar Singh's son, who allegedly attempted suicide after ragging at Gwalior's Scindia School last month, regained consciousness at Delhi's Apollo Hospital on Tuesday. Tea vendor stabbing case: Eight days on, cops still clueless Eight days after a tea vendor was stabbed to death near Pipaliya Pende Khan, city police are groping in the dark as they are yet to track the assailants and find any leads in the murder case. 'Peon' at MP bank has assets worth over Rs 3 crore Lokayukta police said that in a career spanning almost 31 years, Yadav, who started on a salary of less than Rs 5,000 a month, couldn't possibly have made more than Rs 16 lakh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PGI to manage organ donation in north India Indulging in illegal organ trade or jumping the queue of organ recipients will soon become tough. Nursing students take part in AIDS workshop The students of BSc nursing were imparted training.A total of 136 students were trained. PUSU cries foul, as their leaders join SOI However, PU's PUSU leadership later alleged that Bajwa and Lucky were called to Mohali and threatened by cops that they will be implicated in false cases if they didn't move to the other party. More Chandigarh News»

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