News Digest: Discontent over salary and designations causing cockpit fights

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		Sunday, October 26, 2014
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		India
		Discontent over salary and designations causing cockpit fights Those driving on Indian streets often fly into a road rage but these days, incidents of pilots getting into fights in the cockpit have become a reason for growing concern. The reason is rivalry, say sources, especially among pilots of airlines like Air India and Indian Airlines and Jet Airways and JetLite, both of whom are in the midst of a merger. First Devendra Fadnavis and then Nitin Gadkari meet RSS chief  BJP chief ministerial candidate Devendra Fadnavis and union transport minister Nitin Gadkari, who has caused rumblings within the party because of his supporters’ strident demands he be made the CM, separately met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur on Friday night and Saturday, respectively.  Cong slams Gadkari for helmetless ride A helmetless Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari rode a two-wheeler to the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Saturday for his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. More India News»

		Business
		India likely to strike deal with Vietnam for oil exploration Looking to deepen its economic ties with Vietnam, India is likely to strike a deal for exploration and production of oil and gas during the visit of South East Asian nation's Prime Miniter Nguyen Tan Dung on October 27. Nissan to recall 9,000 units of Micra, Sunny models in India Japanese auto major Nissan is recalling 9,000 units of its compact car Micra and mid-sized sedan Sunny in India to replace defective airbags as part of a global recall. Startup raises US$ 89,000 for home security innovation A startup, which has developed an innovative home security device, has raised nearly US$ 89,000 US from 690 backers on crowd funding platform, Kickstarter. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ocean circulation a major factor in climate change It isn't just the atmosphere, but the circulation of the oceans plays an equally important role in regulating the Earth's climate, new research shows. Over 10,000 migratory birds arrive in Odisha Over 10,000 migratory birds from Siberia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and across the Himalayas have arrived at Odisha's Chilika Lake for their winter sojourn, an official said on Friday. FIRs filed on Bengal villagers electrocuting elephants The West Bengal forest department has lodged police complaints against some villagers in north Bengal for allegedly electrocuting two elephants, an official said on Thursday. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraqi forces halt ISIS march to Baghdad Iraqi security forces have retaken most of the town of Jurf al-Sakhar near Baghdad from ISIS , the biggest gains in months of fighting for the strategic area, senior local officials said on Saturday. Brazil to elect president today in run-off vote Opposition candidate Aecio Neves is running neck-and-neck with leftist incumbent Dilma Rousseff on the eve of a run-off vote that will decide Brazil’s presidential election, a poll published on Saturday said. US, allies stage 22 air strikes in Iraq: US central command The United States and its allies conducted 22 air strikes against Islamic State forces in Iraq on Friday and Saturday, the US Central Command said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Happy New Year: SRK's unique marketing strategies for the film We take a look at what the marketing whiz has done differently this time! 'I have met Hrithik Roshan only twice in my life' It was recently reported how the beautiful Esha Gupta was getting close to the most good-looking star of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan, post them having attended a public function together in Dubai. Action Jackson: Ajay Devgn sheds 17 kilos for the film Ajay Devgn, who had beefed up for Singham Returns, had to get leaner for Action Jackson, in which he also has some sword fighting sequences. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		SpaceX returns to Earth loaded with lab results The investigations in the cargo could help develop more efficient solar cells and semiconductor-based electronics, as well as grow plants better suited for space and improve sustainable agriculture, according to NASA. Broken heart is real, shows study A broken heart can feel very real for those experiencing the loss of a loved one or significant other. But for some, the emotional stress does quite literally break their heart — at least temporarily — causing symptoms that can mimic a heart attack. Apple design wizard crafts Beretta shotgun Australian-born aesthetic guru Marc Newson, who has joined Apple’s legendary stable of designers, is about to come out with a decidedly low-tech masterpiece: a highend engraved shotgun to be produced by the Italian firearm manufacturer Beretta. More Science News»

		Sports
		ISL: Delhi Dynamos thrash Chennaiyin FC 4-1 Delhi Dynamos fired three stunning goals and scored another one from the penalty spot to outplay Chennaiyin FC 4-1 to record their first win. La Liga: Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in El Clasico Real Madrid trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point when they recovered from conceding an early goal to secure a 3-1 comeback win. Federer defeats Karlovic to reach Swiss Indoors final Top-seeded Roger Federer beat big-serving Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (8), 3-6, 6-3 Saturday to reach a ninth consecutive Swiss Indoors final and his 11th overall. More Sports News»

		Technology
		India's Sundar Pichai to head key Google products, services Six executives who previously reported to Google CEO Larry Page, including the heads of research, social media and search, will now report to Pichai. Moto 360 smartwatch review: Adding convenience Moto 360 is a feature-packed smartwatch, offering a round dial, water-resistance as well as an integrated heart rate monitor and pedometer. Read our review... 8 common tech myths Here are some of the most common myths in consumer tech to debunk some of the biggest misconceptions out there. More Technology News»

		Education
		Educated girl empowers self, contributes to nation's development: Jamia Millia VC Educating girls empowers them, uplifts their families and ultimately contributes to the development of the nation, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia Central University, Delhi, Prof Talat Ahmad, said here on Saturday. Wanted: 4 million teachers to achieve global primary education by 2015 There are at present there are 29 million primary teachers working in classrooms around the world. Still in order to achieve universal primary education by 2015, another four million teachers will be needed. DU to offer certificate courses in 8 northeast languages Delhi University is planning to offer short term certificate courses in eight northeast Indian languages in run up to its preparation for the heritage tour to that region in December. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		2 cops suspended over Sena man' s killing Days after a 27-year-old Shiv Sena worker was killed for intervening in a fight between two groups, assistant inspector Prasad Pitale and sub-inspector Nitin Khairnaar from the Dindoshi police station were suspended on Saturday for reportedly conducting shoddy probe. Spurt in hand, foot, mouth disease Children are vulnerable to a relatively new viral infection called hand, foot and mouth disease, warn doctors. Doctors say the number of cases has almost doubled compared to last year. 'Women suffer dowry torture, rarely tell parents' Indian women suffer silently in the fond hope that husbands and in-laws will treat them properly and do not share with their parents their problems, said the Bombay high court while dealing with a dowry case. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Corporations wake up, start cleanup act The commissioners of municipal corporations inspected several areas in their respective jurisdictions after TOI reported how waste was not being removed from dhalaos. The civic bodies have now started removing the garbage lying unattended for two days. CBSE directs schools to observe 'Vigilance Week' : The Central Board of Secondary Education has asked schools to observe “Vigilance Awareness Week” from October 27 to November 1. Students will be asked to participate in a range of activities related to the theme, “Combating Corruption—Technology as an Enabler”. Insanity no defence if intent proved Insanity cannot be used to claim acquittal in cases unless it is established that, at the time of commission of crime, the person was suffering from some delusion and was unaware of the consequences of his act, a trial court has said while sentencing a schizophrenic beggar to seven years rigorous imprisonment for killing another beggar during a fight over a blanket. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		4 robbers pose as cops, flee with gold Four unidentified miscreants, posing as policemen, entered a house in Green Glen Layout near HSR Layout in South-east Bangalore on Friday and escaped with gold jewellery and cash. Around 12.15am, automobile mechanic G Ramesh's mother told him someone was knocking on the door. 'Need hotline for NE migrants in the state' Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged his party to set up hotlines across Karnataka to help people from the North-East in times of trouble, and to find solutions to problems faced by them in the state. Premji, Rohini plan media venture Wipro chairman Azim Premji and philanthropist Rohini Nilekani plan to support a media venture focused on pub lic policy and social issues. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP govt prepares draft ORR map for the capital region The AP government has prepared a draft map for the outer ring road (ORR) in the capital region covering Vijayawada, Tenali and Guntur. Most Hyderabad hospitals are potential fire traps Close to thousand hospitals in the city are potential fire traps with very poor or no fire-fighting mechanism in place as prescribed by the civic administration under the national building code. Shahi Jilu Khana falls prey to encroachments Once an integral part of Chowmahalla Palace, the Shahi Jilu Khana Kaman, or staging court, a listed heritage structure, welcomed aristocrats, noblemen and other persons of repute of bygone era through its 22-feet arch. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woman kills minor for revenge on lover's wife A woman murdered the three-year-old son of her lover in Vellore to take revenge on his wife for humiliating her in public about the illicit relationship. 5 held for stealing cash, mobile Five people were arrested for waylaying a resident of Tambaram and stealing cash and mobile phones from him recently. Nokia unions all set for Monday meet The various labour unions of mobile maker Nokia are gearing for the meeting involving the management and labour department assistant commissioner in Sriperumbudur on Monday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat observe New Year today People in Gujarat exchanged New Year wishes on Friday as they celebrate its new year today, the first day of Vikrama Samvant 2071. High air fares force Amdavadis to hit road this Diwali As the Diwali weekend approaches, air fares are touching new highs. With plane seats getting fewer or almost booked, Amdavadis are planning to take road trips to nearby locations to beat the out of reach air travel. Gujarat University admin staff up in arms The Gujarat University administrative staff is protesting against the decision of the university to give Rs 30 per form to post offices for handling admission forms of external students. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Alert sounded on Indo-Nepal border Alert has been sounded on Indo-Nepal border in view of Diwali festival to thwart any infiltration bid by terrorists and anti-social elements. 124 clear judicial services 2013 round 124 candidates were declared successful in UP Judicial Services (Civil Judge) Examinations -2013, the result of which was declared on Wednesday by the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The commission also released the schedule of PCS (mains) -2014, to be organized in Allahabad and Lucknow between November 7 and 21. Centre should start construction of Ram temple: Singhal Vishwa Hindu Parishad patron and senior leader Ashok Singhal on Wednesday demanded that Narendra Modi led Central government should start the construction of Ram Temple at Ramjanam bhoomi at Ayodhya. Citing Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto, he said that the government should work towards fulfilling all promises made in it. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		35 houses gutted in Ganjam Thirty-five families in different villages of Ganjam district were rendered homeless on Thursday as their thatched houses were gutted during Diwali celebrations. Paradip refinery in April 2015: IOCL The refinery project of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) at Paradip will be commissioned in April 2015. Booze row: Shopowner killed in city "My father was going to lock the shop when the youths came.He refused to open the shop again.They attacked him with wooden planks and stones," said Alok, 35, Sahoo's son.He was injured, resisting the attackers. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Another boat-club like tourist centre to come up in Bhopal Home and jail minister Babulal Gaur took stock of preparations for development of a tourist centre at Saryu Sarovar in Ayodhya Nagar on Saturday. Centre asks MP government to provide MPPEB scam details to Congress Three months ago, the Union home ministry sent a direction to the Madhya Pradesh government to convey directly to Congress leader of Opposition Satyadev Katare all investigation developments in the Vyapam Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam. 29 arrested in arson attack after tiger kills teacher in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh police on Saturday arrested 29 people over an arson attack after a school teacher was mauled to death a tiger in near Bandhavgarh National Park in Katni district on Friday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sharma not keen to be speaker, may join ministry Haryana BJP chief Ram Bilas Sharma has apparently expressed unwillingness to take responsibility as assembly speaker and may get an important portfolio in the Manohar Lal Khattar ministry. Cold conditions likely to intensify in Himachal The fresh spell of snow and rain in high hills has brought down the temperature across Himachal Pradesh, forcing people to switch on the heating appliances in October itself. Shimla to have cancer hospital Himachal Pradesh government is considering opening a new cancer hospital in the suburbs of Shimla. Chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Saturday said that the present cancer hospital, started as a small unit initially, has expanded a lot but is still not enough to deal with cancer cases. More Chandigarh News»

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