News Digest: Cong didn't probe Snoopgate as part of deal with BJP: AAP

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		Tuesday, April 08, 2014
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		India
		Cong didn't probe Snoopgate as part of deal with BJP: AAP Aam Aadmi Party accused Congress of having struck a deal with BJP to not pursue the setting up of a judicial inquiry commission to probe the alleged snooping on a woman by the Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government in 2009. BJP manifesto: A let-down for Tamil Nadu allies, core issues skipped The BJP manifesto has come as an embarrassment for its poll partners in Tamil Nadu. Modi's been credited with drawing in state regional parties into the saffron ambit, but their stated positions in the state have not been taken into account in the manifesto.  V K Singh to present manifesto for Ghaziabad today Former Army chief and BJP's candidate from Ghaziabad Gen V K Singh is likely to present his manifesto for Ghaziabad on Tuesday. More India News»

		Business
		Air India proposes 15% pay cut for pilots Air India has proposed to cut the salary of its pilots by up to 15%, a move that could lead to another round of industrial action just ahead of the coming summer holiday travel season. No tax impact on shareholders after Sun-Ranbaxy merger Shareholders of Ranbaxy are bound to be concerned about the tax implications, if any, arising on the share-swap in the Ranbaxy-Sun Pharma deal. Holcim, Lafarge agree to merge Holcim of Switzerland unveiled a deal to buy France’s Lafarge on Monday to create the world’s biggest cement maker, with $44 billion of annual sales and nearly $60-billion market value. More Business News»

		Environment
		Carbon cuts possible for manageable warming: Experts The world, acting urgently, can curb carbon emissions enough to avert worst-case scenarios for climate change, UN experts said on Monday as envoys met in Berlin to weigh the options for action. High court orders freedom for captive elephant Sunder Bombay high court has ordered the release of the captive elephant Sunder. PETA had been legally fighting for the elephant's release for the last 21 months. Time running out to meet global warming target: UN report World powers are running out of time to slash their use of high-polluting fossil fuels and stay below agreed limits on global warming, a draft UN study to be approved this week shows. More Environment News»

		World
		Maduro agrees to negotiations in protest-hit Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro agreed to meet with a Venezuelan opposition delegation on Tuesday, after a fresh push from top diplomats from across South America. Fort Hood gunman fired at least 35 shots in 8 minutes A troubled US soldier shot his semi-automatic pistol at least 35 times during an eight-minute killing spree at the Fort Hood military base, investigators said on Monday. UN envoy raises alarm over Myanmar 'persecution' Acute shortages of water and medical treatment in western Myanmar following attacks on humanitarian groups are the latest hardships imposed on Rohingya Muslims that "could amount to crimes against humanity", a UN expert has said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Cousins Rani, Tanishaa could end up as neighbours It seems likely that Tanishaa and Rani (also second cousins) are going to be neighbours. 'Tough to marry actor; wonder how star-wives do it' Deepika Padukone may be the most beautiful girl for many, but for her father Prakash Padukone, nothing beats Madhuri Dixit’s beauty and grace. Excerpts: Aditya Chopra unhappy with Daawat-e-Ishq? The Chopra scion is seemingly disappointed with the way Aditya Roy Kapur and Parineeti Chopra starrer Daawat-e-Ishq is shaping up. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Coming, furniture that can 'grow' Imagine a shirt that could grow back a sleeve if it rips off or a couch that can grow when you want to rest your feet. Social stress takes a toll on chromosomes, affects aging Humans experiencing high levels of social stress and deprivation have shorter telomeres. Feeding leftovers making pets fat in UK The study on the state of obesity among pets in the UK has found that almost 45% of all pets are unhealthily overweight. More Science News»

		Sports
		World T20: India, Yuvraj soak in the hurt Dhoni-led side arrived back home day after their loss, and on touching down they would have immediately felt the difference between triumph and disaster. 'Press trying to destabilise Neymar' The Spanish press are orchestrating a campaign to try and destabilise Neymar ahead of this year's World Cup finals, Brazil coach Felipe Scolari claimed. Sachin Tendulkar bats for Yuvraj Singh Sachin came out strongly in the defence of Yuvraj whose poor batting in T20 WC final has been severely panned by experts and fans across the country. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Sony Xperia T2 Ultra review: Big screen, long battery life The Xperia T2 Ultra is Sony’s second attempt at wooing consumers who want an XL size screen in their smartphones. Apple's deep pocket: What $159 billion could do According to a report by Moody’s Investors Service, US companies were sitting on a combined $1.64 trillion of cash by the end of 2013. And tech giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft had the most. Who are you on Facebook now? Facebook recently announced that it would offer users 50 different possibilities and permutations of gender identification. More Technology News»

		Education
		First-time MLAs of '09 find the going tough now First-time MLAs of 2009 elections who had a smooth ride to victory are facing an uphill task this time around. UP Technical University finds unique a way to check impersonation Learning lessons from last year’s large-scale impersonation, UP Technical University (UPTU) has introduced some changes in the state entrance examination-2014 for admissions to technical colleges. Dozens of students not allowed to sit in coast guard exam A few students who had come to appear in a coast guard examination in Worli alleged that the coast guard authorities did not allow them to sit in the exams despite having their admit card with them. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sunil Tatkare vs Sunil Tatkare: RCP nominee queers pitch for NCP minister A day after he filed his nomination from the Raigad constituency against the sitting Shiv Sena MP, Nationalist Congress Party nominee Sunil Dattatray Tatkare received a nasty shock. Local activist Sunil Shyam Tatkare joined the fray on Monday as a nominee of the Rashtrawadi Congress Party (RCP). No critical booths, but Mumbai has over 7,000 voters who may be coerced The city and its suburbs may not have a single critical polling booth, but has eight areas with around 7,000 voters who are ‘vulnerable’, meaning they can be coerced and may not be able to vote freely. 'Where have fiery discourses, speech-makers gone?' As election fever grips Mu­mbai, old-timers recall the halcyon days when great speeches added fervour and flavour to the city’s poll soap opera. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Traffic diversion on NH-24 may hit traffic Commuters may face a tough time on Tuesday as Delhi Police issued an advisory saying that it may divert traffic on NH-24 in case of a protest by Shia Muslims over acquisition of a religious land. Traffic diversion on NH 24 may hit traffic Commuters may face a tough time as Delhi Police issued an advisory saying that it may divert traffic on NH-24 and Mother Teresa Crescent in case of a protest by Shia Muslims over acquisition of a religious land. DoE yet to notify court order on quota for disabled The first round of nursery admissions is about to close on April 9, but the situation of parents of disabled children hasn’t changed since February. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Murthy was a master of light and shadows The late 1950s and early 1960s were a very happening period for Indian cinema.The period saw a number of path-breaking films in terms of theme, imagery and treatment, made by legendary director Guru Dutt. Polio warrior's mission is far from over One of eight surveillance officers from Karnataka honoured by the WHO, polio eradication has been Dr Subramanya's mission ever since he joined the organization in 2000. She is different, says she can make a difference As a handful of customers in a small dhaba sit glued to the TV where the climax of a Kannada film about changing the society unravels, its owner is busy pounding the streets of Chitradurga on a hot Monday afternoon seeking votes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		SC orders postponement of municipal poll results The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State Election Commission (SEC) to postpone the counting of votes and declaration of results of municipalities and municipal corporations to after May 7. Now, NRIs aspire to become netas After movie stars and corporate honchos, it’s a suave pack of Non-Resident ‘Telugus’ who have now plunged into active politics this election season.  They vote twice! Electoral authorities usually go to great lengths to urge voters to exercise their ‘Right to Vote’ .  More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		IIT goes ahead with building despite ban Work on a building on the IIT-Madras campus is going on despite the National Green Tribunal order to stop all construction work in the green zone. Mobile eateries cash in as poll fever hots up in Chennai As the election campaign in the city intensifies, many mobile eateries are doing roaring business. It is these ‘restaurants’ that candidates rely on to feed their supporters. Election Commission appoints JK Tripathy Chennai police chief The Election Commission on Monday shifted city police commissioner S George and appointed J K Tripathy in his place. The commission swapped their posts by appointing George ADGP prisons. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Voting good for health as doctors in Gujarat offer discount When you cast your vote this year, you will not only strengthen democracy but also save money. Engineering students hold college responsible for failure As many as 58 students of the first semester Mechanical Department Of Vishwakarma Government Engineering College have failed due to lackadaisical approach of the faculty staff, alleged students of the college. BJP manifesto: Party leans on to 'Modi model' In its manifesto released on Monday, BJP again seems to be relied heavily on its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and his much-touted Gujarat development model. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Tent and car shortage hits weddings this election season An acute shortage of cars has hit the upcoming wedding season in the district.People looking to hire cars for wedding functions seem to have been beaten in the race by election workers. Narendra Modi mehndi campaign fails to enthuse rural women Bharatiya Janata Party's much hyped 'NaMo Mehndi' campaign is struggling to meet party leaders' expectations in the district. 2 city kids to get Bal Shree award Two students from the city Alice Anshu Philip and Shefali Dubey have been selected for the prestigious Bal Shree award. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		In Kalahandi Balangir Koraput region, women suffer more from hunger pangs As a matter of routine, political parties in successive elections have been hammering on the development of KBK and security of women. In Kalahandi Balangir Koraput region, women suffer more from hunger pangs As a matter of routine, political parties in successive elections have been hammering on the development of KBK and security of women. EC nod to lady PSOs for female candidates Lady personal security officers (PSOs) are hardly seen accompanying female VIPs, ministers or even lady IPS officers in Odisha. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Theatre lovers enjoy 15th Rang Aadhar Theatre Fest in Bhopal The 15th Rang Aadhar Theatre Fest that began last week at Bharat Bhavan is a hit with the city’s theatre lovers who have had a chance to witness an array of plays. A rocking DJ night organised at a city pub in Bhopal A DJ night weekend party was held recently at one of the pubs in the city that had the town’s party peeps dancing their heart out to the music. Son of Jabalpur BJP MLA opens fire, 5 Congressmen injured Five Congressmen were injured on Monday when son of BJP MLA Pratibha Singh opened fire at his rivals while campaigning at Mankhedi village under the Jabalpur Lok Sabha seat following a dispute, police said. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Meets his 'khichdi' man after 14 years He had been Narendra Modi’s “khichdi man” for five years in the 1990s. And the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate still remembers Deepak Sharma, a cook at the party’s state office in Rohtak. Seeking votes in Jhajjar, Modi hits out at Hooda, son  BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his MP-son Deepender Hooda at an election rally in Jhajjar. Amarinder, Sukhbir spar over Company Bagh morning walk A day after the perpetually sparring political rivals, Captain Amarinder Singh and Arun Jaitley shook hands when they ran into each other in the course of their morning walk, a war of words broke out between Congress candidate from Amritsar Captain Amarinder Singh and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal. More Chandigarh News»

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