News Digest: Fight against healthcare graft to focus on India

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 30, 2014
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		India
		Fight against healthcare graft to focus on India British Medical Journal has announced the launch of a campaign against corruption in medicine, which will begin with its focus on India. Singapore foreign minister arrives today to engage with Modi govt Singapore foreign minister K Shanmugam, who arrives here on Monday, will be the first leader from the Asian power to establish contact with the Modi government. Govt starts talks with northeast insurgents The government has started informal talks with insurgent groups in the northeast to find a lasting solution to the militancy in the region. More India News»

		Business
		Do not follow the markets blindly The question most investors ask these days is: Is it too late to invest in equities? The enthusiasm and optimism in the markets unnerve the investor who has just about recovered from a severe bear market. Indian Banks' Association seeks fee to use other bank ATMs The Indian Banks' Association has suggested levying a fee on cash withdrawals from ATMs in cities by customers of other banks to help recover increasing costs. Can't attend AGM? You can cast your vote online Reliance Industrial Infrastructure will have its annual general meeting on 2 July. If you don't want to travel to Mumbai, but still want to be heard, and rightfully so, you can exercise your rights even before the AGM gets underway. More Business News»

		Environment
		Large number of fish die in three rivers in Assam A large number of fish were reported dead due to water pollution of three major rivers — Kolong, Kopili and Kiling — in Morigaon district, causing concern among environmentalists. Over 2/3rd Indian population still rely on dung-based fuel: UN More than two-third of India's one billion strong population continue to rely on carbon-emitting biomass and dung-based fuel to meet energy needs for cooking, according to a UN report. UN chief wants world leaders to adopt new development goals UN chief Ban Ki-moon added that governments will be expected to append their signatures to the new mandate that will help solve problems that bedevil communities globally. More Environment News»

		World
		Boko Haram attacks churches in Nigeria, 30 die Suspected Boko Haram men sprayed gunfire at worshippers and torched four churches on Sunday in a village a few kilometres from the town where over 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped, witnesses said. Financial woes? Hillary claim draws jibes It's no great secret that former President Bill Clinton is famously eloquent, but it turns out that his silvertongued oratory is quite a cash register. UK spies behind online abuse of Rowling? Best-selling author and creator of Harry Potter, J K Rowling, has become subject to vitriolic abuse on twitter after she donated £1 million to the Better Together campaign. More World News»

		Entertainment
		When Shah Rukh, Salman Khan turned into hot babes These days, actors are ready to go to any extent to get into the skin of their characters. Since many of the leading men in the industry are now playing female characters with waxed arms and legs, perfectly shaped eyebrows, make-up, hairdo and clothes, actors are leaving no stone unturned to look as convincing as possible on screen. Alok Nath: I wanted to explore comedy before dying After three decades of acting, Alok Nath, better known as Babuji, will finally enter the comedy genre with TV show Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai. LOL: Dumb and Dumber moments of Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Playing violent video games may result in good behaviour Contrary to the popular belief that violent video games turn people aggressive, a new study suggests playing them may actually lead to increased moral sensitivity and pro-social behaviour in real life. Pants that let you climb up walls possible Scientists have found that the trousers in the Wallace & Gromit film titled 'The Wrong Trousers', which let the wearer walk on ceilings and walls, are scientifically possible, although you will be able to do so only for a short period of time. Speed of light slower than thought, says US scientist A US scientist claims to have found evidence that suggests that the speed of light as described by Einstein's theory of general relativity is slower than has been thought. More Science News»

		Sports
		Huntelaar sends Netherlands into last 8 Klaas-Jan Huntelaar struck a stoppage-time penalty as the Netherlands staged an incredible late fightback to beat Mexico 2-1 and reach the World Cup quarters. Costa Rica beat Greece to enter last 8 Costa Rica reached the quarterfinals of the Fifa World Cup for the first time by beating Greece 5-3 on penalties after conceding a stoppage time equaliser. The 'real' Ronaldo is back in the frame As part of the organizing committee in Brazil, Ronaldo ­ the - original has appeared in his current chubby form and in his new role as unlikely administrator. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google says it is not killing Nexus devices Dave Burke, the head of Android engineering, has told Read Write that Google creates Nexus devices to showcase new versions of Android and this year too it will launch Nexus devices. Asus ZenFone 5 first impressions: Does Moto G finally have competition? We have been using ZenFone 5 as our go-to device for the past couple of days and though it’s too early for a full review, here are our first impressions: OEMs won't be able to skin Android Wear, TV and Auto devices Google's new Android Wear, Android Auto, and Android TV platforms were announced at Google I/O last week. More Technology News»

		Education
		Subject wise — New Careers — Job check Choosing the right career path is easier said than done. Q & A — Fact of the matter Jonathan Flynn, professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton, UK, talks to Kanchan Gogate on the scope of a career in particle physics. STUDENT SPEAK — Why I chose physics Physics, as a stream of study, helps human beings' fundamental curiosity flow in a systematic way. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		In city, women aged 16-25 top missing list Two women for every man in the 16-25 age group go missing in Mumbai, an RTI query has found. 'Fickle' NCP chief keeps heavyweight guessing A year ago, when Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar saw the visuals of the lavish wedding reception of NCP leader Bhaskar Jadhav’s son and daughter on TV channels, he said was unable to sleep. Khar slumdwellers use net to dodge bulldozers In 2011, when the civic body’s bulldozers threatened to raze Devasandhan Nair’s home in Golibar’s Ganesh Krupa Society, the illustrator-cum-assistant director started a Facebook group, Khar East Andolan More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Arvind Kejriwal won't shift to Civil Lines house Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has finally decided against shifting to the house in Civil Lines that had been offered to him by Naren Bhiku Ram Jain, son of former Congress leader Bhiku Ram Jain. 'Music trumps stem cell therapy' Having experimented with several new treatments, including stem cell therapy, researchers the world over seem to be falling back on behavioural intervention and music to heal autistic children. NDMC plans houses for AAP MLAs, MP NDMC might have a solution to Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal's housing woes. The civic agency has passed a proposal for allotting accommodation to its elected members — two MLAs and one MP — and will send it to the Union home ministry for approval. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mother's partner beats 4-year-old to death in Bangalore A four-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her mother’s live-in partner in Amrithahalli on Saturday. Cop injured as outdated rifle explodes in his hand A constable undergoing arms training at the Karnataka Police's Channapatna firing range sustained injuries when the outdated rifle he was firing exploded. These cabs put the differently abled on the fast track Deepa Maski, 28, wheels herself with ease into her office in Electronics City, a stone's throw from her home.Her powered wheelchair is good enough to take her to her workplace every day. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		A knotty affair One state or two states, business isexpected to remain a knotty affairfor the 200-year old hand wovenlace industry in Andhra Pradesh, feel exporters and local traders. Hyderabad 'haleem' a raging hit Hyderabadi Haleemmay just turned out to be the most sought delicacy this Ramzan in Andhra Pradesh. In search of greener pastures The farming community in Telangana is a worried lot. With monsoon playing truant and costs shooting up abnormally, many farmers are leaving their old profession and seeking alternative means of livelihood. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Hail takes Chennai by surprise Rain brought relief to the city on Sunday with some parts even experiencing a mild hailstorm. The rain brought down the temperature by 14C. Open storm water drain caused Thoraipakkam dengue case A middle-aged woman from Thoraipakkam has tested positive for dengue. Following this, the corporation’s sanitary officers rushed to fog and clean breeding spots near her residence in Anand Nagar, Thoraipakkam, on Saturday. Residents lead way to improve neighbourhoods Communities and residents’ welfare associations across the city are establishing enduring patterns of collaboration to improve lifestyle and security in their neighbourhoods. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Realty slump hits sale of mills' land In January last year, Riddhi Siddhi Enterprise decided to buy 28,710 square metre land of a closed mill - Star of Gujarat Textile Mills Ltd located outside Dariapur Gate, and pledged a payment of Rs 57.58 crore. 'RTO staff must declare cash in pocket before starting work' The state's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has recommended that all officials of the regional transport office (RTO) should declare the cash in their pockets before they start the day's work. Amdavad wastes 40 crore litres of water every day As delayed rains leave you feeling parched, it's time to face a bitter truth.We Amdavadis waste a whopping 39.34 crore litres of water every single day. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rally against drug abuse held Various events were organized to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. Woman's body found near lake, rape suspected A woman's body was recovered near Baghel lake on Thursday. There were injury marks on the head and face and the neck slit.Police suspected it to be a case of rape and murder. Seminar on Pandit Mishra A seminar on renowned litterateur Pandit Shitla Prasad Mishra was organised on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Puri all set for annual show Puri is packed with tourists for Sunday's Rath Yatra, even as the state government is all set to prevent devotees from climbing chariots amid vehement protest by Daitapati priests. Youth dies, Titlagarh on boil Poll-bound Titlagarh town in Balangir district on Saturday turned into a war zone following death of a youth after his release from police custody. Youth's death sparks mob fury Death of a youth due to alleged police atrocity triggered a mob fury in poll-bound Titlagarh town in Balangir district on Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Trader loot case cracked, 3 looters nabbed With arrest of three looters, police claims to have busted the gang which looted Rs 2.5 lakh from a cement trader after injuring him in Bairagarh on May 8. Paramour strangles youth to death Two days after 21-year-old youth was strangled to death barely a few hours after he brought his wife for first time to home, cops claimed to have the cracked the murder case. Solved answers of MPPSC paper sold for Rs 50 lakh to Rs 3crore Solved answers of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (PSC) state civil service exam-2012-13 question papers were reportedly sold for Rs 50 lakh to Rs 3 crore by Delhi-based inter-state racket. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Nirbahaya warriors fight caste divide in Punjab village None of the 50-odd dalit families in Sangrur's nondescript Matoi village had ever challenged the writ of the upper castes until a group of 10 girls stood up and said enough is enough. Modi dreamt of career in adventure sports! You may have seen photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in everything, from a cowboy hat to a Sikh turban, business suit to his famed half-sleeved kurta. Sugarcane farmers to finally get their dues After the Punjab Congress highlighted the issue of non-payment of dues to sugarcane farmers, chief minster Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday announced to clear the outstanding arrears of farmers of Rs 148.50 crore for the crushing season 2013-14. The outstanding amount will be disbursed within a week. More Chandigarh News»

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