News Digest: At 59% in 5 constituencies, Rajasthan manages good strike rate in second phase

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		Friday, April 25, 2014
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		India
		At 59% in 5 constituencies, Rajasthan manages good strike rate in second phase Rajasthan continued with its record voter turnout in the second and final phase of general elections in the state on Thursday. Why 4 lakh people jailed across India can't vote One fact alone shows that neither the Constitution nor election rules look to achieving 100% turnout. Prison inmates, their population about the size of a tier-III city, do not vote — the right to exercise their franchise curtailed by law.  UP's Yadav belt posts high turnout High polling percentage continued in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state as well. More India News»

		Business
		Tata-SIA JV applies for schedule licence The Tata-Singapore Airlines (SIA) JV has applied for a schedule airline licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to start operations. Weak monsoon may hit recovery With the economic growth hovering around 5% and the job scenario remaining weak, a "below normal" monsoon will be the first challenge awaiting the new government that will take charge just before the rainy season sets in. BJP will eliminate discretion: Arun Jaitley Asked to comment on speculation that there might be a change of guard at the Reserve Bank of India, Jaitley said, "We are not getting into issues relating to persons.I don't think we have reached that stage at all.". More Business News»

		Environment
		Centre gets 10 days to set up environment super regulator The Supreme Court has given 10 days to the Centre to set up a national regulator that would take up comprehensive and independent environmental impact assessment (EIA) of projects, enforce conditions for approvals and impose penalties on polluters. Climate change likely to make climbing Everest riskier Nepal was left reeling when a sudden ice avalanche slammed down onto a group of Sherpa guides on Friday and killed 16 in the deadliest single disaster on Everest. 21 ponds dug up for elephants in Odisha To quench the thirst of elephants and other wild animals during summer, the forest department has dug 21 water bodies in Athagarh forest division at a cost of Rs 64.5 lakh. More Environment News»

		World
		S Korea ferry disaster may cloud Obama visit When President Barack Obama arrives in South Korea on Friday, he will be thrust anew into the role of consoler in chief in a time of crisis, a responsibility he has become all too accustomed to in the United States. Residents of Rio De janeiro slum stage protest The protest followed the burial of a young man, Douglas Pereira, whose shooting death sparked clashes. Nigerian leaders unite against Boko Haram Leaders from across Nigeria appealed for a united front against Boko Haram on Thursday, saying the Islamist insurgents were waging war on Christian and Muslim Nigerians alike. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I like to be shameless in front of the camera' Aditi Rao Hydari likes doing films that are lauded for their content as much as she enjoys being part of mainstream, fun films. She doesn’t want to do an item number but would love to do a dance number. Top 10 hottest bond girls If reports are to be believed, Penelope Cruz could be the next Bond girl in Daniel Craig's fourth venture as Agent 007. We present 10 hottest Bond girls yet. Jackky Bhagnani is not my type: Neha Sharma Lately, there’s been buzz about Jackky Bhagnani and Neha Sharma being the new couple in town, but the actress asserts that there is no truth to the rumours More Entertainment News»

		Science
		This band of drones plays music Robot rockstars ! A US start-up claims to have developed a band of drones that can play music better than an average human . A cyber buddy that motivates you to exercise A software-generated partner — cyber buddy — can give exercise enthusiasts the extra nudge they need during a workout , a new study has found. Y chromosome appeared in mammals 180m years ago Scientists have found that the first sex determining genes appeared in mammals some 180 million years ago. More Science News»

		Sports
		Chosen One banner at Man Utd removed The last visible evidence of David Moyes' miserable reign was removed as the infamous 'The Chosen One' banner was taken down from the Stretford End. Sharapova reaches Stuttgart quarters Maria Sharapova reached the last eight of the Stuttgart WTA tournament on Thursday with a convincing 6-4, 6-3 win over fellow-Russian Anastasia Pavlychenkova. Chhetri, Ashley in line for FPAI awards Bengaluru FC, who created history by winning the I-League on debut, dominated the shortlist for the Football Players' Association of India Awards 2014. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Twitter co-founder talks of Indian farmers, 26/11 in new book Twitter co-founder Biz Stone's book talks about what drives the microblogging site's success across the world and in India. Hit by Heartbleed, tech giants pledge donations to OpenSSL Big tech firms have reportedly pledged to donate at least $100,000 a year for three years to OpenSSL Foundation. iPhone sales in India up 55%: Apple CEO Tim Cook iPhone sales in India have increased 55% over the past year, according to Tim Cook, CEO of the iconic smartphone maker. More Technology News»

		Education
		Private engineering colleges in Karnataka fall in line, no fee change Private engineering colleges in Karnataka have agreed to go ahead with last year’s fee structure for professional courses. Many bankrupt colleges to shut shop in Andhra Pradesh Scores of private colleges, many offering courses in information technology, will wind up operations and those that remain will cut down their intake much before Andhra Pradesh is officially bifurcated. IAM to start MBA programme in fashion business The Institute of Apparel Management (IAM) in Gurgaon is set to launch a new course, MBA in fashion business, on Friday.Prominent fashion designers, Rohit Bal and Ritu Beri, are expected to attend the event. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire at office in Maker Chambers A minor fire broke out at a seventh-floor office in the posh Maker Chambers building at Nariman Point on Thursday. 'Custody death victim died of contusions' The key to the mystery in Kandivli youth Akash Kharade’s death in police custody lies in a medical examination that was done soon after his arrest. Mumbai sees 85% drop in malaria cases in three years The city registered a drop of 85% in incidence of malaria over the last three years, with only 10,000 cases registered in 2013. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		What are you doing with Chandni Chowk development plan: HC The Delhi high court on Thursday asked DDA to apprise it of the development plan, authenticated by the urban development ministry for Chandni Chowk. Wife can't run 'ill' man's estate A woman’s plea to manage her “mentally ill” husband’s property has been dismissed by a trial court which said the man was capable of handling his affairs. DU professor held for molesting student Three incidents of molestation have been reported from south and southeast Delhi areas. Those accused have been arrested and sent to judicial custody. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Children grab toxic toys as e-waste chokes IT city Not too far from the Sarjapur IT hub in East Bangalore, Nabi Hasan, 5, plays with a dysfunctional calculator, whose circuit board hangs by the last wire. Private engineering colleges in Karnataka fall in line, no fee change  Private engineering colleges in Karnataka have agreed to go ahead with last year’s fee structure for professional courses. Govt wakes up, to have new rules in lift safety Last week to her horror, Tulasi S Rao, a resident of Malleswaram, found herself stuck in her apartment lift.It had stopped five feet above basement.After over two hours, the 35-year-old was finally rescued. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Poll cash haul: Former Andhra minister Partha Sarathy made prime accused, wife held Former minister Partha Sarathy’s wife, Kamala, was on Thursday arrested by the Vanasthalipuram police and later let off on bail, less than a week after she was caught with Rs 45 lakh unaccounted cash.  Shobha Nagi Reddy, YSR Congress candidate, dies in accident; Allagadda poll to go on scheduled date Shobha Nagi Reddy, the YSR Congress (YSRCP) candidate for the Allagadda assembly constituency in Kurnool district, on Thursday morning succumbed to the injuries she suffered in a road accident near Nandyal on Wednesday night. Many bankrupt colleges to shut shop in Andhra Pradesh Scores of private colleges, many offering courses in information technology, will wind up operations and those that remain will cut down their intake much before Andhra Pradesh is officially bifurcated. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		AAP seeks re-polling in 3 stations AAP has sought re-polling in three Chennai South polling stations, Perungudi Bharat School, Okkiyam Thorapakkam Primary School and Guru Nanak College in Velachery.  Cities slow to push the button The democratic fervour experienced in other metros has not infected Chennai. The southern metro has recorded a dip in polling percentage when compared to the 2009 elections whereas polling in Delhi , Bangalore and Mumbai has seen a surge this time.  5 lakh new voters the key in Tiruvallur  Polling was peaceful in dalit-dominated Tiruvallur constituency (reserved) on Thursday, registering a voter turnout of 74.75%. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Jail officials deposit bribes in kin's accounts Murder convict Vishal Nayak, who was recently taken into custody by the crime branch, has made some startling revelations on corruption in Sabarmati central jail. New AMC structure threatens to put Sanskar Kendra out of sight The city's Sanskar Kendra Museum, designed by the renowned French architect Le Corbusier in 1951, will soon become invisible to the casual observer passing by on the main road. Cop, two home guard jawans injured in accident An assistant sub-inspector of police and two home guard jawans were injured in a road accident on Thursday morning.The three were going to a hospital on a bike when a speeding truck hit them near Chiloda circle. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		One gunned down, two injured in Naini In a broad daylight incident, miscreants travelling an SUV, intercepted a car and sprayed its three occupants with bullets killing one and injuring the other two on Thursday. Goods worth lakh gutted in fire Goods worth lakhs of rupees was gutted in major fire at a cotton godown near Karamat Chowki area under Kareli police station on Thursday.The reason behind the fire was yet to be ascertained. Road caves in near Banda village Around ten metres of a road caved in near Ganccha village, about five kilometres from Banda city on Thursday.The road connects ten villages.If not repaired timely, it may cause hindrance on polling day on April 30. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bhubaneswar hottest in state The state capital was the hottest place in the state on Thursday recording 42.8 degree Celsius. 'Armed police required inside Jagannath Temple' The recent incident of two Indian Mujahideen operatives visiting the state by dodging the intelligence network of state police, and their plan to attack during the rath yatra in Puri set the alarm bells ringing. Orissa HC asks ASI to repair singhadwar by May 31 The Orissa high court on Thursday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to repair gumuta and singhadwar of the Jagannath Temple at Puri by May 31. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		High court rejects ex minister aide's bail plea Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) on Thursday rejected bail application of former state higher education minister Laxmikant Sharma's aide O P Shukla. Woman traces body of husband after 'dream' Three years after her son’s eyes were gouged out with a knife, her husband was murdered and his body dumped. Cessna short flights to Satna resumes Ventura Airconnect, an intra-state airline may have resumed its services from Bhopal to Satna on Thursday, the operator is not happy with the airstrips at various other destinations where it wants to operate. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		3 of family run over by train A man, his wife and an infant were killed after being run over by a train while they were attempting to cross a railway track on Thursday. Mob ransacks hospital, blocks highway after boy's death Family members and relatives of a 14-year-old boy, who died in a private hospital after being allegedly given an injection prior to a surgery, went on a rampage and ransacked the hospital on Thursday afternoon. FIRs against 402 for claiming plots on false info: HUDA tells HC During the hearing, Justice Daya Chaudhary clarified that there was no stay on investigation against defaulters, irrespective of their status or position.The court, however, said that the stay on arrest would continue. More Chandigarh News»

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