News Digest: US to accept H-1B visas from today

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, April 01, 2014
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		India
		US to accept H-1B visas from today US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made elaborate arrangement for receiving applications for the much coveted H-1B visas, beginning on Tuesday, to meet the expected rush. Lok Sabha polls: Will not let NCP enter NDA after polls, Uddhav Thackeray says Uddhav Thackeray has warned the BJP that the Shiv Sena will oppose any move to have the Sharad Pawar-led NCP on board the NDA alliance after elections. Can Nitin Gadkari end Cong's Nagpur dream run? BJP has fielded someone who is described as its best candidate yet from Nagpur—former national president Nitin Gadkari More India News»

		Business
		March salary to be delayed, Sahara group tells employees Sahara India Pariwar issued another circular to its workers on Monday saying March, 2014 salaries will be delayed. US company in talks to acquire Educomp A large US-based strategic acquirer is in fairly advanced talks to buy majority shares in Educomp Solutions, a diversified education services provider, as its founder seeks to restructure the debt-laden company. Airlines find a smart way to cut carbon footprint For a decade now, several airlines the world over have adopted the practice of shutting down one engine after landing, in a practice called single-engine taxi-in. More Business News»

		Environment
		Wild dog seen for the first time in Bengal Asiatic wild dog, also known as Indian wild dog or dhole and listed endangered under the IUCN red list, has been sighted for the first time in the Jaldapara National Park in north Bengal recently. African leopard dies due to kidney failure in Junagadh Zoo A 12-year-old African leopard (male) died on Monday at Sakkarbaug Zoo in Junagadh. UN report on Climate change: Regional impact More Environment News»

		World
		MH370: Malaysia corrects last words The admission is likely to add to criticism of the Malaysian authorities' handling of the search for the Malaysia Airlines flight which vanished on March 8 during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Russia boycotts UN meeting with Ukraine's Tatars Lithuania's UN deputy ambassador Rita Kazragien countered that many Security Council members consider the referendum on Crimea's status illegal and don't recognize its annexation. Nairobi blasts kill at least six: Police Three almost simultaneous blasts in the main Somali district of the Kenyan capital Nairobi Monday left at least six people dead and scores injured, said police, raising suspicions of terrorism. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Alia Bhatt still jokes about her kiss with Arjun Kapoor As far as her kiss with Arjun Kapoor in 2 States goes, Alia Bhatt sure’s making light of it. Kapil Sharma - brand ambassador for elections 2014 Kapil Sharma is the latest brand ambassador for the upcoming elections Ranbir Kapoor avoids box-office clash with Aamir Khan? It seems another box-office showdown has been averted. This Christmas, Aamir Khan-starrer 'Peekay' was to release with Ranbir Kapoor's 'Bombay Velvet'. However, now reports suggest that 'Bombay Velvet' release date may be pushed back to avert the clash. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists develop test to identify date rape drug in 30 seconds While GHB Orange has proven to be efficient in detecting GHB in beverages, there is a need to develop a test kit that is convenient for users to use and carry around. Future cities to have glow-in-the-dark trees, heated pavements The 'smart' cities of the future could have glow-in-the-dark trees to replace street lights, and gardens that grow vertically up walls, according to a new report. Tweaked gene in enzyme increases risk of obesity British scientists have found that people with a tweaked gene in their carb digesting enzyme may be at a higher risk of obesity. More Science News»

		Sports
		Dhoni and Yuvraj rediscover the magic MS Dhoni and Yurvaj Singh have batted together 18 times in Twenty20 Internationals and aggregated 657 runs with one 100-stand and four 50-plus stands. 'Anand one of the greatest of our times' Hailing Anand's Candidates win as convincing, FIDE president Kirsan Ilyumzhin termed the Indian ace as "strongest and greatest players of modern times." Facing Ajmal is not an issue: Saqlain As spin-bowling consultant of the West Indies, Saqlain Mushtaq is imparting his knowledge of the art to the likes of tweakers Sunil Narine and Samuel Badree. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple's war on Samsung has Google in crossfire If Apple wins, Google may have to make critical changes to Android, and Samsung and other manufacturers might have to modify the software on their phones. Android app by Indian developer caught mining bitcoins Songs, an app probably used by a few million Indian Android users, was among the two apps recently caught covertly using smartphones for mining bitcoins and dogecoins. Hands-on: Gionee Elife S5.5, world's slimmest phone Here are the first impressions of world's slimmest smartphone Gionee Elife S5.5, which is just 5.5mm thick. More Technology News»

		Education
		Now, English and Foreign Languages University VC in line of CAG fire The audit revealed the VC drew Rs.4.40 lakh as HRA, ignoring the fact that she is not entitled to HRA. Tech institutes must have dual accreditation Technical institutes offering courses in engineering, pharmacy, hotel management, etc will now have to go for dual accreditation. Delhi University mulls merit lists for admissions Just meeting the cutoff may not ensure admission in a Delhi University college this year onwards. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Javed Jaaferi makes poll debut from Lucknow MumBhai Javed Jaaferi will make his electoral debut as AAP candidate from Lucknow. Maharashtra goes to polls: Can colleges hold exams on April 15, 18, 25? While teachers have been called for instructions about their postings on poll days on April 15, the election commission (EC) might need the colleges a day after the polls in the city—April 18 and 25. Navi Mumbai youth murdered, two held The two reportedly bludgeoned the victim, Pradeep Shinde (21), with a stump and a stone. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP's professor peddles growth dream in manifesto Aam Aadmi Party's candidate for North East Delhi constituency, professor Anand Kumar, released the manifesto for the Lok Sabha seat on Monday. Elect Girri for Modi and Vardhan, says Jaitley "Buy one, get two free" was senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley's pitch for Maheish Girri-the party's candidate from East Delhi-in his speech at Krishna Nagar on Monday evening.  BJP ducks SC's govt question  BJP on Monday refused to answer the Supreme Court's "will you stake claim" query, terming it political in nature.  More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Kriti Kharbanda, Sanjjanna and Rakshit Shetty attend BMS College fest in Bangalore Sandalwood stars add a dose of glamour Aslam Gafoor experiences a day in the life of a chef at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Serving up a special order Anisha and Madhuri meet for afternoon tea at ITC Windsor, Bangalore An afternoon soiree More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Now, English and Foreign Languages University VC in line of CAG fire The audit revealed the VC drew Rs.4.40 lakh as HRA, ignoring the fact that she is not entitled to HRA.  Ugadi predictions: Bumper harvest, price rise of essential commodities Attended by several officials including chief secretary P K Mohanty, city-based astrologer Machiraju Venugopal said the monsoons will arrive on time this year and farmers can therefore be assured of a bumper harvest. Andhra parties eye 'cosmopolitan' Serilingampally segment Owing to its cosmopolitan electorate, Serilingampally has become the centre of attraction for all parties in Greater Hyderabad. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Vaiko pickets road to protest EC officer's snub MDMK general secretary Vaiko went on a flash strike at Periavallikulam in Virudhunagar district to protest the alleged abuse of his party cadre by some Election Commission officials.  Poll orders dry up at printing hub Any election meant big business for the printing units in Sivakasi till a few years back. Political parties contesting the polls used to give orders at these units for printing wall posters, pamphlets and handbooks for electioneering.  Candidates throw parties online to get pulse of voters Graffiti on walls may be off limits because of the Election Commission’s stringent rules, but parties are still using walls — in the virtual world — to get their message across. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Will Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu see woman candidate this time? Will the two tiny constituencies of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu see any woman contestant this Lok Sabha polls? The two union territories neighbouring Gujarat are two Lok Sabha constituencies. Govt staff among 12 caught for gambling A team of local crime branch (LCB) of Gandhinagar police rounded up 12 people on Sunday night after they were caught gambling. Hearing begins on Pradeep Sharma's plea for FIR Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma's lawyer submitted before Gujarat high court (HC) on Monday that Gandhinagar police failed to perform their duty by not registering an FIR in the snooping incident. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		More 'drive slowly' signboards to come up in city Roads accidents are rising in the city. Headquarters team bags top spot at NCR sports meet The closing ceremony of North Central Railway Officers' Sports and Cultural Meet was organized at Railgaon stadium on Sunday. Cops review security ahead of Navratra Preparations were on in full swing at the three most popular temples in the city — Alopidevi, Kalyanidevi and Lalitadevi — on the eve of Navratra on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Elections add shine to Silver City's mood Election time is no less than a festival in the Millennium City. 400 buses off road protesting police action Alleging unlawful detention of staff of two buses by the police, private bus operators in Maoist-prone Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha resorted to an indefinite strike and kept their vehicles off the roads today. Bus owners protest cop action Passengers had a harrowing time on Saturday as private bus owners association kept their vehicles off the road across Koraput and Malkangiri districts in protest against alleged detention of two buses by police in Malkangiri district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Heavyweight candidates up against namesakes in MP There’s a lot in a name in the run-up to the elections in Madhya Pradesh. Many candidates are propping up unknowns with names similar to that of their opponents to hurt the latter’s vote banks. Paper collected and photocopied, exam taken after 4 hours The result was the paper, which was held in other colleges of Vidisha at 8 am could begin four hours after that. 10 killed as dumper hits tractor trolley in Sehore At least ten people were killed when a tractor trolley in which they were travelling was hit by a dumper near Nasrullahganj in Sehore late on Sunday evening.The trolley overturned due to impact of collision. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Mansa Devi temple bells don't toll for VIPs this Navaratra Mansa Devi temple teemed with people on Day 1 of Navaratra festival on Monday but the section that customarily flocked in huge numbers for preferential treatment was absent. Voters want city safe for women On its sixth day, TOI's 'Rise Up' campaign reached Sector 17 plaza where 400 people pledged to vote this Lok Sabha elections. Election wing holds awareness programme With an aim to encourage citizens to vote, the election wing organized an awareness programme in Badheri village and Adarsh colony, Chandigarh, on Monday. More Chandigarh News»

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