News Digest: Fly to Mumbai from Jaipur in just 70 minutes

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, May 01, 2014
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		India
		Fly to Mumbai from Jaipur in just 70 minutes Flying from Jaipur to any destination will take 30% less time and cheaper from now. Minor violence, AAP candidate hurt in attack Minor poll-related violence was reported from parts of Punjab on Wednesday. A mob comprising Akali workers attacked AAP men and injured AAP candidate Dr Dharamvira Gandhi in the Patiala constituency.  Haryana  village sheds purdah For the last four decades, Roshni Devi, 60, had seen the world outside her home only through many hues of her pallu. Purdah was second nature to this resident of Bir Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district, who never went to school. More India News»

		Business
		India pips Japan to be third largest economy in PPP India has overtaken Japan to emerge as the third largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, after the US and China, latest data released by the World Bank showed. When a class V girl offered to help RBI governor One doesn't expect a fifth grade student to be worried about the state of the economy and the country's foreign exchange reserves, much less pen a letter to the Reserve Bank of India governor offering help. Solar gear makers take Rs 1,000 cr hit on US, China dumping The government recently said solar projects must use at least 15% of locally manufactured equipment, stoking US trade ire. More Business News»

		Environment
		Another Kaziranga rhino killed, horn missing The Kaziranga National Park lost another rhino to poachers on Wednesday, taking the toll to 12 this year so far in the World Heritage Site. Hampi has become a haven for bird-watchers World heritage site Hampi now has another attraction besides its architectural grandeur: Greater Flamingos that have arrived from the Rann of Kutch. Odisha conservation centre to protect animals from heat Elaborate arrangements have been made by Wild Animal Conservation Centre of Sambalpur to protect the animals from the searing heat. More Environment News»

		World
		Kiev: Forces 'helpless' to restore order in east Ukraine Ukraine's police and security forces are "helpless" to quell the unrest in two eastern regions bordering Russia and in some cases are cooperating with the pro-Russia gunmen who have seized scores of buildings and taken people hostage, Ukraine's leader said on Wednesday. Gerry Adams arrested over 1972 murder Northern Ireland police are questioning Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams over the 1972 abduction and murder of Jean McConville, his party said on Wednesday, after police said detectives investigating the case had arrested a 65-year-old man. Syria violence spirals a month from election Syria's air force killed at least 20 people, including 17 children, on Wednesday in the latest strike on battered Aleppo city, as civilians bear the brunt of the civil war. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Why didn't Hrithik call Kareena for his pool party? It seems all is not well between alleged former lovers Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. After Hrithik's wife, his sister moves out of Roshan house It is known that Hrithik Roshan will occupy the third floor of a building where Akshay Kumar resides. The actor is said to have leased it out and will stay away from his parents’ home, Il Palazzo. Hrithik-Sussanne: From marriage to divorce After announcing their separation in December 2013, Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan and his wife Sussane have officially filed for a divorce today at a family court in Bandra, Mumbai. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Soon, garbage to power planes In a world first, British Airways is planning to use garbage to power its flights in an ambitious project which aims to convert municipal waste into 50,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel per year. Experts crack Ramanujan's algebra riddle Mathematicians have found a framework for the celebrated Rogers-Ramanujan identities and their arithmetic properties, solving another long-standing mystery stemming from the work of Indian math genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. Spanish island 1st to run on water & wind power only The smallest and least known of Spain's Canary Islands, El Hierro, is making a splash by becoming the first island in the world fully energy selfsufficient through combined water and wind power. More Science News»

		Sports
		I am now playing with vengeance: Jwala Jwala Gutta says such has been the "hurt and pain" of last six months that she has not been able celebrate her bronze medal victory at the Asian Championships. 'India is an important market for F1' F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone promised the return of Indian GP in 2015 provided race promoters, Jaypee Group, fulfill the financial requirements of contract. NBA right to ban Clippers owner: Obama US President Barack Obama has voiced his support for NBA's decision to ban LA Clippers owner Sterling for life for making racist remarks, the spokesman said. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple, Samsung cite and rebut internal memos in patent trial Apple’s lawyer said that Apple’s rivals should have taken Jobs’s proclamation about patents as a warning not to copy the iPhone. But Samsung did not get the message. HTC Desire 310 dual sim review: Not the perfect budget smartphone HTC Desire 310 dual sim promises users an opportunity to own an HTC device at a low price. Google to replace Nexus line with Android Silver: Report According to a report by TheInformation.com, Google plans to offer a premium Android experience with Silver line of products, starting with the US. More Technology News»

		Education
		Manipal University's doctorate for Satya Nadella Manipal University has decided to confer an honorary doctorate on its celebrity student Satya Nadella, who now helms Microsoft as its CEO, at a special convocation here. Maharashtra education board to revise number of exam centres Taking a cue from the mismanagement at exam centres inconveniencing students and to check cases of mass copying, the education board has decided to cut down on the number of exam centres from next year. It may be time for course correction in IIT selection With JEE results to be released in a few days, some IIT professors are critical of the admission process. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra CM wonders if Modi campaign runs on hawala money Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday asked if BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi’s multi-crore campaign involved hawala money. Chavan was referring to Modi’s recent photograph with an accused in hawala cases published in the media PIL filed in Bombay HC against deletion of 2L voters' names A public interest litigation has been filed before the Bombay high court, challenging the deletion of over two lakh names from the electoral rolls, and urged it to allow Mumbai residents whose names were “illegally” deleted to vote in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Need hi-tech CCTV cameras: Traffic police chief Unlike regular surveillance cameras, an enforcement camera detects traffic violations, including speeding, jumping signals, unauthorized use of a bus lane etc More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Department surveying 10 Asola 'encroachments' The forest department is surveying 10 plots that have been identified to be encroachments in the Asola Bhatti sanctuary.First, it will survey these plots and then give a notice to its owners or caretakers. No space to treat toxic waste With no space to build a hazardous waste treatment plant, Delhi is going through a massive crisis.Its efforts to build a treatment plant in Ghuman Hera, Kanjhawala and Bawana have failed because of a variety of reasons. Jung asks administration for summer plan "The LG asked the DCs to look for innovative solutions to problems, particularly those that they are likely to encounter in the coming summer months. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Jilted lover flings hot oil on girl's face A man allegedly threw hot oil on a girl’s face on Wednesday night, after she spurned him. Sexual harassment probe against two Kerala professors The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has initiated an inquiry into cases of sexual harassment against two professors following complaints against them. Plea on quota referred to division bench When the matter came up before Justice BS Patil, he observed that a division bench would look into it and declined to pass an interim order. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tension after clashes between MIM, Majlis Bachao Tehreek supporters Tension prevailed in Yakutpura on polling day as supporters of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) and Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) clashed at SRT Community Hall, a polling booth in the area. Bandh for a good cause in Hyderabad For a city used to bandhs, courtesy the T-movement, polling day seemed like a blast from the past with the city wearing a deserted look. Caught and closed: Offices under the scanner for staying open on voting day in Hyderabad Their employees were let out and the offices were shut immediately. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cops detain 2 aides of ISI suspect Hussain in Chennai A day after the arrest of Sakir Hussain, 37, a suspected ISI agent from Sri Lanka, in Chennai on Tuesday, the Tamil Nadu 'Q' branch police have picked up two more people from the city. Burglar dozes off in attic, gets rude wake-up by cops A burglar who broke into a locked house in Pammal near Tambaram was so tired that he slept in the attic of the house, only to be nabbed by police on Wednesday morning. PIL against revenue minister Three years after the state assembly elections, a PIL wants the Madras high court to direct the chief electoral officer to take action against revenue minister B V Ramana for filing a false affidavit along with his nomination papers in 2011. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Low turnout in Muslim localities of Ahmedabad Two FIRs filed against Narendra Modi for poll code violation Modi had triggered a row when he addressed reporters soon after casting his vote in Ahmedabad where he prominently displayed BJP's poll symbol lotus. Vaidik helps his USA team Red Storm's mark historic win City tennis player Vaidik Munshaw was one of the most promising talents in the city who played at national level and also,once, made the cut for junior level Australian Open. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Feeling cheated, AU students say no to voting Feeling cheated by the authorities of the Allahabad University's Geography department, the students of post graduate diploma in town-country planning of the department have threatened to boycott polling on May 7. HC rejects Karwariya's bail plea The Allahabad high court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of former Bhartiya Janta Party MLA Uday Bhan Karwariya in connection with Samajwadi Party MLA Jawahar Yadav murder case. Body of youth found hanging from tree More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Parents lock up board office The annual high school certificate (HSC) examination results announced on Wednesday were a major disappointment for students across the state. School maintains 100% record The Saraswati Sishu Vidyamandir, Nilakanthanagar, has achieved a 100% pass for the 21st year in a row, with all its 231 students clearing the board examination. Jharkhand jumbos back in Balasore Elephants from Jharkhand entered Ayodhya forest at Nilgiri in Balasore district on Wednesday after a five-month gap. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		23 MBBS students from GMC, 13 from Gajra Raja expelled Thirty-six students, 23 from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, and 13 of Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, were expelled on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in Pre-Medical Test (PMT) scam. 27 students expelled from MGM College authorities said on Tuesday that these 27 students had cleared the PMT-2012 allegedly through fraudulent means after which they were expelled from the college on directives of the Medical Education Department. Varsity in Jabalpur downplays ragging case, calls it group clash Stripped and beaten brutally by his hostel seniors, Chiranjeet Burman, 20, who came from West Bengal to study at Rani Durgavati Vishwa Vidyalaya (RDVV), is being treated at a private hospital for spinal injuries. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Parents, students allege police high-handedness "According to the report I received, there was no lathicharge.Police just dispersed the crowd for the safety of women among the audience.I met parents and students who came to give a representation to me. 3 labourers killed in wall collapse Three labourers died at Bhupal village of Mansa district on Wednesday after being crushed under a wall being built for the hall of the local gurdwara. 72% turnout in Bathinda Bathinda/ With a drop of more than 6%, the high-stakes parliamentary constituency of Bathinda recorded an estimated polling percentage 72%.In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Bathinda had recorded a turnout of 78.75%. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: OBC vote: BJP depicts Modi in different 'avatars'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 30, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		OBC vote: BJP depicts Modi in different 'avatars' Bharatiya Janata Party has gone all out to project Narendra Modi's OBC roots in the eastern UP as the backward class voters form a sizable chunk in almost all parliamentary constituencies. Polling begins in 7 LS seats in Bihar in fourth phase Polling began in seven parliamentary constituencies in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar amidst tight security Wednesday to decide the fate of 94 candidates. Private choppers to airlift pilgrims from Licholi to Kedarnath Some private aircraft companies have volunteered to render free helicopter service to airlift the elderly and sick devotees from Licholi to Kedarnath shrine as the trek route is covered in thick sheets of snow, chief secretary Subhash Kumar said here on Tuesday. More India News»

		Business
		Sun-Ranbaxy merger runs into legal wrangle "It is undisputed that the merger of Sun Pharma and Ranbaxy constitutes unpublished price sensitive information, which was made known to the market only on April 6, 2014. Tatas plan eco-system to facilitate new ideas Tata Group is toying with the idea of introducing a central eco-system for incubating new ideas. Dabur Q4 net up 17% at Rs 235 crore Dabur on Tuesday reported 17.3% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 235.3 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31 on account of strong performance in the FMCG segment. More Business News»

		Environment
		Green tribunal stays construction of a wall inside Rajaji National Park The National Green Tribunal has issued an interim stay on construction of a wall inside the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand as it found that the concrete structure would obstruct the elephant corridor along the Song river in the state. 'Extreme wet, dry spells up drought, flood risks in India' In an alarming research, a team of scientists at Stanford University have identified significant changes in the patterns of extreme wet and dry events that are increasing the risk of drought and flood in central India. Beautification drive killing Yamuna: Study The study talks about Delhi’s constant obsession with beautifying and developing Delhi’s riverfront and how this has ironically meant nothing but further deterioration of the riparian ecology. More Environment News»

		World
		Putin sees no need to sanction West Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow saw no need for counter sanctions against the West, but could reconsider the participation of Western companies in its economy, including energy projects. Gunmen storm Libyan House, stop vote on next PM Gunmen stormed the seat of Libya’s General National Congress (GNC) in Tripoli on Tuesday as it was preparing to elect a new prime minister, an MP said. Medal for UK army dog killed in Afghanistan An army sniffer dog killed in an ambush alongside her handler in Afghanistan will be awarded the highest award for bravery — the animal version of the Victoria Cross, next month. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Whichever man came to my life, abused me' From being sexually abused and made fun of as a child, to finding strength in her femininity and fighting for her rights – here’s how Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi became transgender Laxmi I've had no girlfriends, but I've kissed twice: Tiger Shroff Tiger Shroff, 23, considers Bruce Lee his hero after his father Jackie Shroff. Quite like his mother Ayesha, he is sensitive, diplomatic and a fitness freak. Excerpts: In Pics: Actresses who chose silicon implants for fuller look More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Curiosity rover set for third drilling on Mars: NASA US space agency NASA said Tuesday its Curiosity rover will carry out its third drilling on Mars in the coming days. Water-testing lab packed into a pill Want to know if your water supply is contaminated? Drop this pill in a vial of water and if the colour changes, there’s your answer ! Scientists have solved the problem of cumbersome, painfully slow water-testing by putting the potentially life-saving technology into a tiny pill. In a first, experts produce solar jet fuel from water and carbon dioxid An EU-funded research project called Solar Jet has produced the world’s first ‘solar’ jet fuel from water and carbon dioxide. Researchers have successfully demonstrated the entire production chain for renewable kerosene using concentrated light as a hightemperature energy source. More Science News»

		Sports
		'Giggs can be Man United's Guardiola' Man United interim manager Ryan Giggs has the potential to replicate Pep Guardiola's success as coach of Barcelona, according to Anders Lindegaard. Wimbledon seedings boost for Murray Champion Andy Murray will be among the top seeds at Wimbledon despite having slipped down the ATP world ranking to eighth, organisers announced. Is Rooney still the world-class talisman? More than a decade after he made his England debut as a prodigiously talented teenaged tearaway, it is still hard to find a consensus on Wayne Rooney's value. More Sports News»

		Technology
		HTC Desire 310 dual sim review: Not the perfect budget smartphone HTC Desire 310 dual sim promises users an opportunity to own an HTC device at a low price. Nokia names Rajeev Suri new CEO, gives extra dividend Rajeev Suri will become the new chief executive of Finnish telecommunications gear maker Nokia, the company said on Tuesday, confirming what analysts had expected. First impressions: Samsung Galaxy K Zoom K Zoom is surprisingly light for what it offers. It weighs just 200 grams and that makes a big difference in how well it feels in hands. At 20mm, it is also quite slim. More Technology News»

		Education
		HRD ministry's angry missive to UGC for fiasco that nearly got HRD secretary arrested  Inaction by University Grants Commission to present views of HRD ministry in the National Green Tribunal nearly got education secretary Ashok Thakur arrested in March. Bangalore University rolls out honours scheme for UG course It was just one of the queries students had for B Thimme Gowda who reassured her: "You can always choose activities available in your college.We can add more to the list of extra-curricular activities.". UGC directs varsities to recognize CBSE's new subjects for admission UGC has directed all universities to take appropriate steps to recognize 13 new subjects introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at Stds XI and XII level for admissions to undergraduate courses. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		MMRDA to work on choked chowk for better SCLR experience After throwing open the Santa Cruz-Chembur Link Road for traffic, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to undertake the improvement of the BKC-CST Road junction, known as the Imam Ahmed Raza Chowk 800 teachers to be honoured by Bandra schools on Maharashtra Day In a first-of-its-kind event, 20 schools from Bandra will come together on Maharashtra Day to felicitate around 800 teachers Mumbai hospital doctors rid 60-year-old woman of 5.5 kg ovarian tumour Doctors at the civic-run Nair Hospital removed a tumour weighing over 5.5 kg from a grandmother in a case that shows how some Indian patients tend to ignore medical symptoms More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Congress gifts BJP South Corporation mayor's seat Congress had the numbers but a BJP man became the mayor of South Corporation by just one vote on Tuesday as two Congress MPs-Sandeep Dikshit and Parvez Hashmi-didn't turn up to vote. Delhi's average power usage goes down The city's pattern of power consumption is changing. The Delhi government's future schedule software had predicted a peak demand of about 4,200MW in the second fortnight of April, but the average demand was in the range of 3,400-3,600MW - Monday saw the highest consumption - peaking at 4,121MW on Tuesday afternoon. SC relief for Rohini allottees The Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to DDA's callous approach in making 25,000 Delhiites wait for 33 years for a plot they were entitled to under Rohini Residential Scheme of 1981. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore boys come first in aero competition Bangalore, the aviation capital of India, has often had its young opting for careers in aerospace, many displaying their skills at various forums. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation ride costliest in India Bangaloreans pay the highest bus fares, while Chennai's citizens pay the lowest. Parched districts battle water crisis Just two days and 4,000 calls; the water crisis in the districts is severe, going by the distress calls flooding the state government's toll-free number from Monday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Students to webcast polling At the behest of the election commission, about 2,500 students of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) will webcast proceedings from polling stations across some districts in Telangana. EC tells panel to put on hold division of IAS, IPS officers The Election Commission has asked the Pratyush Sinha committee that is overseeing the allotment of IAS, IPS and IFS officers between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh not to finalise the guidelines till the elections. HC relief for YSRCP candidate Justice Noothy Ramamohan Rao of the AP High Court on Tuesday directed the excise police not to arrest Raavi Venkata Ramana, the YSRCP candidate for Ponnur Assembly constituency in Guntur district till May 7. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Congress in Tamil Nadu may get new head after polls A leadership change may be on the cards in the Tamil Nadu unit of Congress as the party high command is said to be unhappy with the incumbent and feels fresh blood needs to be infused to recharge the sagging morale of the cadres. Temple wealth details now a click away in Tamil Nadu At the click of a mouse you can now see how rich a temple in Tamil Nadu is. The state-run Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments department has uploaded details of land and other properties of temples in 22 districts on its website www.tnhrce.org under the tag, temple land. HC trashes teacher test grading system The Madras high court has quashed the grading method adopted for calculating weightage of marks scored by candidates writing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). It has no scientific basis and it creates anomalies, said Justice S Nagamuthu on Wednesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		A moribund Morbi has dragon breathing fire The ceramic products imported from China are making a dent in the Indian industry, especially in Morbi. Import value of Chinese ceramic products into India has grown from $237 million in 2007 to $484 million in 2012, clocking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%. Dandiya Dance of Democracy The day temperature is expected to be in the mid-40 s on Wednesday. But this should be no deterrent to the 4.05 crore voters in Gujarat, swayed as they are by the prospect of not just electing 26 MPs but possibly the country’s second Gujarati Prime Minister after Morarji Desai. Heat on, but duty calls in Gujarat While the campaign for this election has hit fever pitch, the summer sun will be the last hurdle to conquer.  More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Tempers flay during AICC secretary meeting Arrival of central observer and AICC secretary Sanjay Bapana at the office of Mohd Kaif sparked off a pandemonium among Congress workers on Tuesday.The workers were divided into two groups. Verdict on Karwariya's bail plea reserved The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the bail application of former BJP MLA Uday Bhan Karwariya in connection with former Samajwadi Party MLA Jawahar Yadav murder case. Gujarat model is a hoax: Adarsh Shastri  Asked why he left the secure and highly paid job in one of the most precious companies, Adarsh Shastri said, "I want to serve the nation with full conviction and joining the company would have not served the purpose. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		75 water kiosks to quench your thirst The municipal corporation has opened around 75 water kiosks across the city to quench the thirst of commuters as the mercury level has been consistently climbing north over the past week. RDC tipped to take Utkal charge A crucial meeting on Monday to draw a panel of three names for Utkal University vice-chancellor (VC) was deferred for an indefinite period. Traffic posts deserted as cops take cover from scorching sun The punishing mercury has taken its toll on traffic management, with most cops deserting their posts, preferring instead to take shelter under nearby shades in the afternoon, when the heat is almost unbearable. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Blood donation: Gender bias prominent Gender bias manifests itself everywhere, even when it comes to saving someone's life. HC: Ensure infra facilities for SC panel on gas victims HC said contempt proceedings would be initiated against chief secretary of the state if the state delays action. HC notice to Centre on 'right to walk' Petitioner Aseem Trivedi, a lawyer, said pedestrians in India or in MP, like in all states, are the most vulnerable road users. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		1.96cr voters to decide fate of 253 candidates in Punjab today The fate of 253 candidates in 13 parliamentary constituencies will be decided on Wednesday as a total 1.96 crore voters will cast their ballot. MBBS: HC stays Punjab notification on quota seats The HC passed these orders while hearing a petition filed by Akash Sharma and others. Wannabe giant killers in fray They have no financial resources or party cadre to fall back on.Still, these three independent candidates have achieved the feat of contesting election after election with enviable perseverance. More Chandigarh News»

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