News Digest: Exporter helped top CBI officers launder money, reveals probe

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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		India
		Exporter helped top CBI officers launder money, reveals probe Investigations by the Income Tax department suggest that Qureshi helped launder money illegally earned by a few CBI officers. First list of NDA's governor nominees before July 7 The NDA government is likely to name governors to some states ahead of the Parliament session beginning July 7 with a decisive round of political consultations expected to be held soon. Andhra Pradesh assembly urges Centre to complete Polavaram in 3 years The Andhra Pradesh Assembly urged the Centre to take steps to complete the Polavaram project in three years and bring about a legislation replacing the ordinance to transfer to AP all villages that are expected to get submerged in the backwaters of the project. More India News»

		Business
		Every 4th two-wheeler sold now a scooter Honda Activa, the model credited with reviving the dying scooter market after the exit of Bajaj Auto, outpaced many of the famed motorcycle brands to emerge as the second largest-selling two-wheeler brand, behind only Hero Splendor. Myntra set to launch fashion incubator Startup incubators are widely run by large technology companies, to spot new ideas and talent, but this would be the first such attempt by an Indian e-commerce player. Volkswagen likely to curb Skoda operations Volkswagen may limit the operations of struggling group company Skoda in India as the brand has failed to get volumes despite a long presence in the market. More Business News»

		Environment
		New algae species could provide valuable biofuel The discovery of a new species of macro algae along the coast at south Goa could open up vast reserves of biofuel besides providing raw material for anti-cancer drugs. Pesticides threaten birds and bees alike: study Neurotoxic pesticides blamed for the world's bee collapse are also harming butterflies, worms, fish and birds. Money men tally cost of climate change Climate change will exact enormous costs on US regional economies in the form of lost property, reduced industrial output and higher health expenses, according to a report backed by a trio of men with vast business experience. More Environment News»

		World
		US deploys assessment teams in Iraq The US military began deploying assessment teams in Baghdad on Tuesday to evaluate the state of Iraqi security forces and decide how to help them counter Sunni militants. Ukraine truce in peril as rebels down copter Ukraine's new leader threatened on Tuesday to revoke his truce after pro-Russian rebels downed an army helicopter despite ceasefire orders from their own commander, killing nine servicemen. Freed Christian woman detained trying to leave Sudan A Sudanese Christian woman was detained at Khartoum airport on Tuesday, one day after an Islamic court annulled her death sentence for apostasy and released her from prison. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kapil Sharma's dark side on 'Comedy Nights' Standup comedian Kapil Sharma, who has so far been making audiences roll with laughter, will now show his villainous avatar on his TV show “Comedy Nights with Kapil”, which recently completed a year. 'Stars come to find if their partners are cheating' Seeing Vidya Balan play a female detective in her upcoming film Bobby Jasoos, we decided to meet a real life lady jasoos Rajani Pandit, 47, who has spent over 25 years in this profession. I'm not leaving Jhalak: Ranvir Shorey After Drashti Dhami’s sudden departure from the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja', rumours of Ranvir Shorey, the other host of the show, following suit had begun More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, photos can help spot rare disorders Computer analysis of old family photographs can now help doctors diagnose rare genetic disorders in children. Drug from Indian spices to fight hypertension The search for an affordable drug to treat hypertension without side effects has led scientists to the Indian kitchen. AIIMS conducts its maiden swap kidney transplant Kidney paired donation occurs when a living kidney donor is incompatible with the recipient, and hence exchanges kidneys with another donor-recipient pair. More Science News»

		Sports
		Suarez could face ban after bite claim Suarez was at the centre of another biting storm on Tuesday after appearing to sink his teeth into the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. Greece beat Ivory Coast to enter last 16 Georgios Samaras scored an injury-time penalty to put Greece into the second round of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Colombia thrash Japan 4-1 to top group Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to top WC Group C with maximum points, earning a 2nd-round meeting with Uruguay. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xolo Q1200 review: Feature-packed, average performer With Q1200, Xolo promises to add value with gesture control and software enhancements. Big-screen iPhones to go into production next month: Report Apple's suppliers will begin producing larger versions of the iPhone in China next month, Bloomberg reported citing sources. Google I/O 2014: Complete coverage Google I/O 2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		Will Bachelor of Management Studies be a casualty of FYUP rollback? As the stalemate between the University Grants Commission and Delhi University continues, the 25,357 aspirants of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) have been left wondering whether the course will survive if FYUP is rolled back. BTech students call off their stir The only group of students which had been opposing the rollback of the FYUP has called off its protest after an assurance by the University Grants Commission on Tuesday. Flip-flop: UGC was Delhi University VC cheerleader Not long ago, UGC chairperson Ved Prakash at a function in DU campus showered praise on VC Dinesh Singh and FYUP. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fare hike for Mumbai locals rolled back In a massive relief for lakhs of Mumbai’s suburban railway commuters, the Modi government on Tuesday announced a partial rollback of the unprecedented rail fare hike. Maharashtra CM offers Campa Cola residents deal to regularize flats Staring at a possible backlash during the forthcoming assembly elections, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday offered a solution to the residents of Campa Cola that will ensure the 96 illegal flats are not demolished and they return to legal flats. Don't panic over onion prices yet, says Vashi APMC Despite the mild shortage in onion arrivals, wholesale traders at the Vashi APMC denied the possibility of retail prices rising to Rs 50-80 per kg as they have in previous years. The traders said there is no cause for panic until August-September, but the situation could evolve if the monsoon is inordinately delayed or scanty More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Mandi House-Central Secretariat line opens tomorrow Urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu will flag off the first train from Mandi House station at 9.30am on Thursday, a DMRC official said. Will Bachelor of Management Studies be a casualty of FYUP rollback? As the stalemate between the University Grants Commission and Delhi University continues, the 25,357 aspirants of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) have been left wondering whether the course will survive if FYUP is rolled back.  BTech students call off their stir The only group of students which had been opposing the rollback of the FYUP has called off its protest after an assurance by the University Grants Commission on Tuesday.  More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BTC is set to gallop to Jakkur stable With the Jakkur Flying School downing its shutters, the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) has said it's keen to shift base to Jakkur if the government provides 150 acres of land to construct a race course of international standards. Mango export: EU team to visit Karnataka in September Karnataka, one of the major exporters of Alphonso mangoes in the country, is making desperate attempts to revive the exports to the Europen Union (EU) from next season. Metro Phase 2 by 2019 Phase II of Namma Metro is expected to be completed by 2019, chief minister Siddaramaiah informed the legislative assembly, in a written reply to K Gopalaiah (JD-S). More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh assembly urges Centre to complete Polavaram in 3 years The Andhra Pradesh Assembly urged the Centre to take steps to complete the Polavaram project in three years and bring about a legislation replacing the ordinance to transfer to AP all villages that are expected to get submerged in the backwaters of the project. Power sharing: SRLDC calls for status quo In a jolt to Andhra Pradesh, the Southern Load Dispatch Centre based in Bangalore on Tuesday directed both the Telangana and AP governments to maintain status quo on power sharing until the Union power ministry takes a final decision on the same. ECIL's giant telescope to be transported to Ladakh  A giant Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Gamma- ray Telescope is ready to be transported to Hanle, Ladakh from Hyderabad. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Senior citizen robbed, killed in Royapettah Two people murdered a 55-year-old retired bank official in her residence on Devarajan Street in Royapettah on Tuesday afternoon and made away with around half a kilo of gold jewellery and 3 lakh in cash. Rabid bovines go berserk, scare people out of their wits The buffalo swung around and hit an iron gate, the impact shattering its horns. Foaming at the mouth, the belligerent animal snorted loudly and charged at anything that dared pass its way. After flurry of protests, govt rolls back suburban fare hike Spelling significant relief for daily commuters in Chennai and other metros, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday rolled back the suburban train fare hike ranging from 60-150%, and announced a flat hike of 14.2% on second class monthly season tickets. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Will better work conditions follow reservation order? A study conducted by a PhD student in 2011 about working condition of constabulary in the state had found that the biggest problem faced by women workforce was non-availability of separate toilet. Security rehearsal by cops As the countdown for Rath Yatra procession has started, the city and the state police are not leaving any stone unturned to make the event a success. St. Xavier's now an autonomous institute St.Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, has become the first college of the Gujarat University to secure academic autonomy. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Bodies of couple found on railway tracks The bodies of a couple, aged between 20 and 23 years, were found lying near Madwapur railway tracks in Nawabganj on Monday.The identity of couple is yet to be ascertained. Padma Shri poet awarded at literary function Noted Padma Shri poet Ashok Chakradhar was awarded with prestigious 'Kailash Gautam Kavyakumbh Samman-2014' at a literary function organised by cultural organisation, Kailash Gautam Srijan Sansthan' at North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC). Last year, the award was given to veteran lyricist and poet Padma Bhushan Gopal Das Neeraj. No more victims, Allahabad girls fight their fears In the recent past, there have been five incidents in which girls have taught eve teasers a lesson. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bid to implement Rath ban Police and Jagannath Temple Administration in Puri have made administrative arrangements for proper implementation of Shankaracharya's decision to ban pilgrims' access to chariots during Rath Yatra. Sex slur: HC seeks report from CB Orissa high court on Monday directed Crime Branch (CB) to submit a status report on investigation into complaint of sexual exploitation lodged by a female police officer against her senior. Colleges to SMS attendance to parents The Regional Directorate of Berhampur has asked all colleges under it to ensure that teachers spend at least five hours a day in the institutions and SMS students' attendance to parents. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bairagarh dacoity handiwork of Bagla gang A gang from Bangladesh had committed dacoity at a house in Bairagarh and looted cash and jewellery worth a couple of lakhs after taking a girl, who later took on them, and her grandmother on June 19, hostage. PEB scam: State Women's Commission slaps notice to cops over ill-treatment of girls Madhya Pradesh State Women’s Commission (SWC) has slapped a notice on city police brass after taking strong exception over the midnight crackdown on girl students. 108, Janani ambulance to serve kids also Apart from handling emergency casualties, 108 and Janani express ambulance services would now be pressed to transport children in need of medical rehabilitation, according to a government directive on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		GGDSD students documentary best at film fest 'Ankahi Ansuni', a documentary produced by students of department of journalism and mass communication, GGDSD College, Sector 32, has been adjudged best documentary in the third Bangalore Short Film Festival. Punjabi university to start four new courses The academic council of Punjabi University on Tuesday gave its approval to start four new courses by the university's Centre for Advanced Media Studies (CAMS). PGI department to hold discussion on scleroderma on June 26 The department of medicine, PGI, would organize a panel discussion for scleroderma patients on June 26. More Chandigarh News»

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