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		Monday, March 03, 2014
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		India
		'TRS open to alliance with Congress' The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) will decide its electoral strategy on Monday at its politburo meeting at a time when its supporters do not want the party to go for an alliance with the Congress. Post poll, Chavan sees role for independents The post-election period will be "unstable" and independent candidates will play an important role, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said here on Sunday. Pawar keen on regaining lost NCP bastions Union agriculture minister and NCP president Sharad Pawar has fielded some of his ace men for the Lok Sabha polls from the state to regain control of the sugar belt. More India News»

		Business
		iGate claims damages from Phaneesh The iGate vs Phaneesh Murthy battle is getting uglier. iGate has filed a counter-complaint against its former CEO alleging the firm had suffered significant damages from the events following Murthy's failure to disclose his relationship with a subordinate employee, and has claimed compensation. Plan to free up motor third-party rates The insurance regulator has drawn plans to free up pricing of motor third-party (TP) cover from 2015 even as insurance companies have raised objections to the proposed new rates set to come into force from April 2014. Sahara case: Sebi to seek help of foreign regulators The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is planning to seek the help of overseas regulators in tracking some of the investments made by the Sahara Group. More Business News»

		Environment
		India reports largest number of bird species Bird watchers from all seven continents had last year reported and documented 4,258 species from about 180 bird families. Gibbon 'family' translocated to Arunachal Pradesh The seventh of the 20 gibbon 'families' in Dello village in Arunachal Pradesh have been captured and translocated safely to nearby Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary in Lower Debang Valley district. Russian team being trained in Panna to boost tiger conservation In a bid to boost tiger conservation efforts globally, International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) in collaboration with the Global Tiger Forum (GTF) has hosted a two-member team of Russian forest officers in India under the 'Tiger Watch Programme' that kicked off on February 24. More Environment News»

		World
		Militant attacks in Nigeria, 90 die Twin car bombs at a bustling city marketplace blasted buildings to rubble and tore apart bodies the same night an attack on a farming village razed every thatched-roof hut. Osama's son-in-law goes to trial today Amid unusually tight security, Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law goes to trial today on charges that he conspired to kill Americans in his role as al-Qaida’s mouthpiece after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Beijing blames Uighur terrorists for knife rampage China has blamed Muslim Uighur separatists from Xinjiang region for the knife attack that killed 33 people and left over 130 injured at a railway station in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming late on Saturday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rani-Nargis: Who will be the more popular Chopra bahu? Rani Mukerji and Nargis Fakhri have the Chopra brothers, Aditya and Uday in common Bollywood copies foreign videos The fact that Bollywood gets ‘inspired’ by its international counterparts — Hollywood, European cinema and the Korean film industry — for its plots and music isn’t new Weird and shocking facts about the Oscars! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Answer to mystery of 'ET' might be at hand: Narlikar Noted astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar has said that the world might be closer to finding answer to the question as to whether the living organisms are found elsewhere in the universe. Maths: Latest weapon in fight against poachers Scientists have developed a new low-cost way to save rare animals and plants from poachers — by using maths. Meteorite on Earth another proof of water on Mars: Nasa scientists After finding clinching evidence of the presence of water on Mars last month, Nasa scientists have now unearthed a Martian meteorite in the Yamato glacier in Antarctica that features curved micro-tunnels consistent with moving water. More Science News»

		Sports
		Hafeez, Afridi fashion Pakistan victory Shahid Afridi displayed a stupendous show in the end to script a dramatic victory for Pakistan against India and virtually knock them out of the Asia Cup. Winning solves everything, says Federer Roger Federer's 78th tour-level title, which came at the Dubai ATP 500 Series event on Saturday, took him to the third position in the in the all-time title leaders list. Was under pressure to perform: Afridi With Pakistan needing 10 runs off the last four balls, Afridi slammed R Ashwin for two consecutive sixes to take the team home with two balls to spare. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nokia X hacked to run Google Play Store The Nokia X has been hacked to run the Google Play Store and key Google services. Security flaw in Android Jelly Bean, KitKat: CERT-In According to CERT-IN, Android 4.3 and 4.4 could allow an attacker to bypass an active VPN. What it's like working for Apple CEO Tim Cook Some new details on Apple CEO Tim Cook have emerged thanks to a forthcoming book on Apple in the post Steve Jobs era. More Technology News»

		Education
		Admissions online The Indira Gandhi Delhi Technological University for Women (IGDTUW) is beginning its admission process from March 15. Apart from applying for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, students — both male and female, can, for the first time apply for admission to PhD programmes. The world's a stage With the stiff competition in the acting industry, a Masters degree in drama can help one understand the required theory while gaining practical exposure in acting to make the cut in the film or theatre industry. Humanitarian law National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) in collaboration with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Regional Delegation, is conducting a programme from March 3-5 at NLU Delhi. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Build smaller bridges if not Pedder Road flyover' Unplanned construction and growth have left no part of Mumbai unscathed, not even the seat of the old money. Traffic strains home turf of the affluent In the fifties and sixties, and even until the eighties, the privileged residents of Cumballa Hill and Walkeshwar enjoyed their plush sea-facing homes that gave a bird’s eye view of the city in unmatched quietude. Depositors to get up to maximum of Rs 1 lakh if bank goes bust: HC The Bombay high court has upheld the validity of the Rs1lakh rule that states that if a bank goes bust, its depositors will get up to a maximum of Rs 1 lakh from the banking insurance system. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Millennia-old itra tradition hit by gutka ban A 5,000-year-old tradition is suffering a setback as sale of itra or attar, the nonalcoholic fragrance extracted from plant parts, has gone downhill, interestingly, due to a ban on tobacco products. AAP reversed development work of Sheila Dikshit government: Cong Congress on Sunday accused AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal of betraying people by reversing all developmental works initiated by the Sheila Dikshit government and running away to escape “public wrath”. Big areas to get more Metro stations To provide its commuters with better connectivity, Delhi Metro will set up more than one station in large residential and commercial areas of the city under its Phase III expansion plan. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Gokarna chariot wheel develops cracks, authorities stop festival A major mishap was averted in Gokarna on Sunday when the wheel of the Rath( temple car) belonging to the historic Mahabaleshwara temple developed cracks when it was being pulled by the devotees. Lead kindly street light! In the 1980s and 90s, the two-lane stretch between Kumble Circle and BRV junction used to be one of the brightest spots of a then thriving part of the Central Business District. Sriramulu all set to rejoin BJP Decks have been cleared for BSR Congress chief B Sriramulu's re-entry to the BJP. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Poor response to 'Property Tax Parishkaram' GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar, in an official release, said as many as 634 grievances were received at property tax Parishkaram (PTP) programme-phase II at the18 GHMC circles. Robbers steal 5 tolas of gold from farmer's house Six members of a farmer's family were injured after an attack by three robbers who stole five tolas of gold from their house at Fatehpur in Shankarpally on Sunday. Godavari water project runs into loan hurdle The Water Board suffered a major setback with the resignation of chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, who was also chairman of the Board."Now we are facing a big challenge to complete and commission the Godavari project. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Taking baby steps away from a life of crime The young boy walks down the narrow lane that winds its way through a slum. 4 killed as mini truck rams van Four people were killed and 13 others injured when a mini truck rammed into a stationary van and crashed into a hut at Kattankulathur near Chennai on Sunday. In bid to save cellphone, woman falls to death in Chennai A 43-year-old woman, who tried to prevent her cellphone from dropping to the ground, lost her balance and died after falling off the terrace of a four-storey apartment complex at Valasaravakkam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Desai is 1st Gujarati to be AIU president H M Desai, vice-chancellor of Dharamsinh Desai University in Nadiad, has been elected as the president of the Association of Indian University (AIU). Two women duped of 55K in Satellite Two women were conned by a man who posed as a representative of Reserve Bank of India to get their bank account details. NSUI sweeps GU senate polls, wins 6 out of 8 seats Gujarat University is one battleground where the saffron brigade simply cannot seem to trounce its opponents. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Dacoits hold house inmates captive, loot booty worth Rs 6 lakh Armed dacoits, dressed in police uniform, raided a house in Tejwapur village on Friday night.They beat up the women with sticks and locked the entire family in a room. Allahabad University students to get insurance cover from next session Parents of Allahabad University students can breathe easy.The university has proposed an insurance cover to every student from the next academic session. 128 centres made for UP Board exams In order to ensure that UP Board examinations are conducted in a fair and successful manner, the administration has divided 128 examination centers of the district into five zones and 16 sectors. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD, Congress workers from Begunia join BJP Around 200 workers from BJD and Congress in Begunia assembly segment joined BJP on Saturday. Ravenshaw agitation over festival venue Tension prevailed at Ravenshaw University here on Saturday after authorities declined playground to students to host an inter-college cultural festival. Ulaka's son quits Congress In a blow to Congress in Rayagada district, president of youth Congress, Rayagada assembly segment, Sibasankar Ulaka on Saturday announced his decision to quit the grand old party. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Joshi couple gave a tough time to Lokayukta Best was Arvind Joshi's explanation to SPE on seizure of liquor bottles from his house and its inclusion in the inventory of alleged disproportionate assets. 'Not responsible for what my hubby did' "Being a public servant, I am not only a separate person, but also a separate legal identity. And in respect of the I-T Act, I have the status of an independent income tax assessee. Forest department sets world record in tree plantation Madhya Pradesh forest department has made it to Guinness Book of World Record for planting 17 lakh saplings in 10 hours flat. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Filling travel purpose in vouchers must for Punjab cops Sources said that although the column of purpose of visit used to be there in vouchers earlier too, the personnel would deliberately either leave it unfilled or only mention "official duty" as the purpose of visit. Medico legal group slams poor facilities at Patiala college MLAG convener Neeraj Nagpal stated that this was a big blow to aspirations of thousands of MBBS doctors of Punjab who are waiting to complete their post-graduation. 'Accountability procession' to question Akal Takht jathedar on March 5 Gurbax Singh Khalsa had earlier said that it was Akal Takht jathedar's responsibility to get the detainees released. More Chandigarh News»

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