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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, March 19, 2014
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		India
		1962 war report: When Nehru stepped on the Dragon's tail The Henderson Brooks-P S Bhagat report on the 1962 military debacle, kept firmly under lock and key by the Indian government for the last 50 years, makes it clear the “unsound” Forward Policy — directing Indian troops to patrol, “show the flag” and establish posts “as far forward as possible” from the then existing positions —“precipitated matters”, sources say. EC set to rope in Aamir Khan as national icon for polls The Election Commission is likely to sign up film star and now host of popular TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ , Aamir Khan, as its national icon next week. Andhrababu, the 'CEO CM' , looks for redemption After LS passed the Telangana bill, he approached Narendra Modi on whose advice BJP wrangled with the government a package for Seemandhra in Rajya Sabha.  More India News»

		Business
		GM CEO apologizes for deaths tied to recalled cars The top executive of General Motors apologized for deaths linked to the delayed recall of 1.6 million small cars, saying the company took too long to tell owners to bring the cars in for repairs. Insurers tap GPS tech to offer onsite covers Recently, an Indian trekker near the Everest base camp got a text message from a multinational insurer offering a one-week medical cover for Rs 5,000 covering emergency air evacuation. Yamaha recalls luxury sports bike Japanese bike maker Yamaha is calling back its super sports bike YZF R1 (998CC) in India to fix a potential problem with the super luxury bike that retails for around Rs 16 lakh. More Business News»

		Environment
		More tigers found in Sunderbans However, the wildlifers are already an elated lot as the study so far points that these tigers have appeared for the first time before the cameras. Leaked IPCC report predicts severe impacts of global warming A leaked report of the United Nations panel has predicted severe impacts of global warming on food-grain production, fresh-water resources and human settlements across the globe with Asia facing the brunt of it. Climate change set to displace millions by end of century A draft of the final version seen by the Independent says the warming climate will place the world under enormous strain, forcing mass migration, especially in Asia, and increasing the risk of violent conflict. More Environment News»

		World
		US shuts Syrian embassy, consulates The United States on Tuesday suspended operations of Syria's embassy in Washington and its consulates and told diplomats and staff who are not US citizens or permanent residents to leave. Chechen militant leader Doku Umarov dead: Reports Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov, whose Caucasus Emirate group claimed responsibility for a string of deadly attacks in Russia over the last years, has been killed. Over 900 new words added to Oxford dictionary Over 900 new words and phrases have been added to the Oxford English dictionary (OED). They include a swear word and words born in the Facebook and Twitter era like bestie (best friend) or bookaholic (a habitual and prolific reader). More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I would love to be Sunny Leone at least for a day' Ekta Kapoor and Sunny Leone may perceptually seem different, but they have a lot in common Akshay Kumar miffed with Nargis Fakhri? Akshay Kumar is reportedly miffed with Nargis Fakhri for walking out of his next, Shaukeen HOT PICS: First liplock of Bollywood celebs More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cholesterol drug may help multiple sclerosis sufferers: Report A cheap drug used to control blood cholesterol may also slow progression of later-stage multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published in The Lancet on Wednesday. 3,000-year-old specimen of cancer in man discovered Cancer cells have been found from a 3,000-year-old skeleton in Sudan, making it the oldest sample of metastatic cancer in humans ever discovered. Saturated fat does not cause heart disease: Study A dollop of ghee or butter in your diet does not cause as much harm to your heart as it was believed till now. More Science News»

		Sports
		Zee News rebuts MS Dhoni's allegation Zee strongly rebutted allegations in defamation civil suit filed by MS Dhoni in Madras HC, where he alleged Zee news of telecasting "malicious" news about him. Everyone deserves second chance: Viru Virender Sehwag reckons that he still has two-three years of cricket left in him and a good showing for Kings XI Punjab will present a strong case for return. IPL 7: Bailey appointed KXIP skipper Australian Twenty20 national team captain George Bailey will also lead IPL franchisee Kings XI Punjab in the 7th season of the tournament this year. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto X coming to India on March 19 at Rs 23,999 Motorola’s flagship phone, Moto X, is launching on March 19 at a starting price of Rs 23,999. Facebook's face recognition gets nearly as good as human eye's Facebook's new software – known as DeepFace – performs facial verification, which distinguishes whether or not two images show the same face. Xolo Q1100 review: Quite a performer Is the Xolo Q1100 better than the Moto G? We try to find out. More Technology News»

		Education
		Take just one test for MBA, MCA seats The Karnataka government and college managements have arrived at a consensus to conduct a single entrance exam for their seats. Earlier there were two tests: CMAT and KMAT. Indian Medical Association lectures to help students, doctors tackle stress The Indian Medical Association here has launched a series of lectures by experts to help students and junior doctors cope with psychological pressure, a knock-on effect of their recent face-off with the police. Central Teacher Eligibility Test results to be published on Friday The board has uploaded the answer keys on the CBSE/CTET website. This has been done to ensure transparency in the examination process. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Chargesheet filed in harassment case against MLA The Dahisar police filed a chargesheet against Shiv Sena MLA Vinod Ghosalkar after a woman corporator last month complained of sexual harassment by him. A sessions court last week granted Ghosalkar anticipatory bail. Girl jumps to adjacent building to meet 'lover', dies A 17-year-old girl, trying to jump from her building to an adjacent one to meet her boyfriend, slipped and fell to her death in Thane on Tuesday. BEST seeks power monopoly in island city The BEST has moved the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission in a bid to retain its “monopoly” in the island city. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Nurse's suicide leads to protest at AIIMS Over 700 AIIMS nurses staged a protest in the institute on Tuesday demanding action against the deputy nursing superintendent and chief nursing officer over the recent death of a nurse, Molly Siddichan, who allegedly committed suicide at home by hanging. Ex-fiance kills woman cop A Delhi Police woman constable posted with the traffic wing was strangled to death with a piece of cloth by her ex-fiancé, a former non-commissioned officer of the Navy, at a southwest Delhi guesthouse on Sunday night. Two bludgeon friend to death after spat over bed A drinks party on Holi turned nasty when a youth was bludgeoned with the handle of a spade by two of his friends following an argument over sleeping arrangements. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Take just one test for MBA, MCA seats The Karnataka government and college managements have arrived at a consensus to conduct a single entrance exam for their seats. Earlier there were two tests: CMAT and KMAT. Shivarajkumar will seek votes for wife, not JD(S) Sandalwood star Shivarajkumar on Tuesday said that his father Rajkumar was neither against politics nor had he advised any family member to desist from it. Lok Sabha polls: 'Freshers' force veterans to raise their game There's a whiff of fresh air blowing across the state's constituences, thanks to greenhorns who haven't hesitated to take on veteran politicos. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Scientists identify potential gas hydrate zone in KG Basin A team of scientists may have identified a potential gas hydrate zone in the Krishna-Godavari Basin, known for having India's largest natural gas reserves. Delay in candidates' selection irks TDP leaders  There is confusion amongst TDP workers owing to the delay in selection of candidates for Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies.  Shabbir Ali to head TPCC media cell Telangana PCC president Ponnala Lakhsmiah on Tuesday constituted his media cell headed by senior leader Md Shabbir Ali. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Karunanidhi and VS Achuthanandan: Oldest campaigners in the arena Between DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi, 89, and CPM leader V S Achuthanandan, 90, they have broken virtually every electoral record one can think of. Ahead of polls, black money comes to Tamil Nadu as gold  Even as the Election Commission has heightened security checks to prevent flow of black money into electioneering, some local biggies down south appear to have forged a nexus with gold smugglers to route their savings from tax havens into India by sea to fund campaigns. CISF man who shot dead NLC worker arrested Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Mohammed Zuwan, who shot dead Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) contract worker M Raja, 36, was arrested on Tuesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Zakia Jafri moves HC over SIT's clean chit to Modi On December 26, 2013 metropolitan magistrate B J Ganatra had turned down Zakia’s protest petition against SIT’s closure report saying there was no prosecutable evidence against Modi, other politicians, top cops and bureaucrats. Modi 'fan' hacks state govt IT site A Gujarat government-backed website was allegedly hacked and a large photograph of chief minister Narendra Modi posted on its homepage. Congress names 8 more candidates, Kheda ticket for Dinsha The Congress party announced eight more candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat on Tuesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traders seek action against errant tempos Mahanagar president Syed Mohd Askari said, "Tempos have been involved in several crimes but authorities concerned are least bothered about the safety of the commuters". Research to give scientific affirmation to papaya The researcher explained that MRSA was a bacterium responsible for several infections that were difficult to treat as it was resistant to most of the standard antibiotics prescribed due to their indiscriminate use. Political hues mix on Holi In the existing political climate wherein parties are constantly engaged in a game of one-upmanship, witnessing, for instance, Modi applying gulal on Rahul's face or Sonia hugging Mayawati seems close to impossible. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seat set for intense triangular contest An intense triangular contest between the Congress, BJP and BJD is on for the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seat. Odisha JMM chief joins BJD Marandi, a former MP and at the helm of JMM affairs in Odisha for over a decade, said he did not join BJD for a ticket, although political circles speculate that he could be nominated for the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat. 50 more companies in Odisha for free-and-fair election At present, the state has adequate central paramilitary forces, including eight OSAP battalions and six India Reserve battalions. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Medical exam candidate arrested for using impostor Madhya Pradesh special task force on Sunday arrested a medical student of Chirayu Medical College, Bhopal for whom another student impersonated and appeared in pre-medical test (MPT), 2013. MAFFICK sees the best of performances Celebrating 100 years of cinema, MANIT's cultural fest "MAFFICK 2014" concluded here on Sunday.The final event was an amalgamation of dance, music, drama, rock band, exhibitions and workshops. Day temp starts rising, Ujjain warmest at 36°C Days are getting longer and warmer with summer setting in and day temperature rising across the state. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		CBI court acquits ex-Haryana DGP in custodial killing case Nearly 20 years after two persons were killed in police custody, a special CBI court in Ambala convicted two persons on Tuesday even as three other police officers, including the then Director General of Haryana Police Lachman Dass have been acquitted. For BJP, it's the 70s once more in Gurdaspur The Vinod Khanna-Amitabh Bachchan rivalry of the 70's seems to be playing out all over again in Punjab's Gurdaspur constituency ahead of the April 30 elections, although with a twist. Freak mishap mars road show to welcome Jaitley In a freak accident caused due to bursting of balloons triggered by sparks from firecrackers, around a dozen persons were injured during the road show held to welcome BJP nominee from Amritsar, Arun Jaitley on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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