News Digest: UP governor quits, others on NDA 'sack list' line up at Modi's door

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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		India
		UP governor quits, others on NDA 'sack list' line up at Modi's door With an insistent Centre seeking their removal, Congress-appointed governors are seeking audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Rajnath Singh. BKU leaders booked for inciting communal passions Prohibitory orders have been issued in Shamli district after local people burnt effigies of Bharatiya Kisan Union leaders who allegedly made inflammatory speeches with the potential to set off communal tension at a mahapanchayat on June 13. Unauthorized shelters for riot victims removed from forest land Authorities in Shamli district on Monday removed illegal shelters built on forest land near Roten village by those displaced during last year's violence in the area. More India News»

		Business
		Prices of vegetables soar across country Prices of most vegetables have risen steadily across the country since the new government took charge at the Centre. Govt policies will be predictable, fair: Oil minister The oil ministry proposes to replace the present exploration block auction method, called NELP, with a uniform licensing policy to facilitate production of all forms of hydrocarbons — from oil to shale gas — under a single policy regime. World's costliest holiday package coming to India India may be a developing country but the Taj has placed it firmly on the list of must-visit place for the richest people on earth. More Business News»

		Environment
		India has right to grow, emissions may rise: Govt In what may be a strong signal to rich nations on climate change, India on Tuesday said the developing countries have a "right to grow" and in the process their "net emission (of greenhouse gases) may increase". Obama to create world's largest ocean preserve Aiming to protect marine wildlife, Obama will also direct the government to create a program to deter illegal fishing. Satpuda exploring livelihood options to save tigers The Satpuda Foundation, which has been working for wildlife conservation, is exploring employment opportunities in villagers surrounding Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve. More Environment News»

		World
		Iraq sacks top security officers Iraq's prime minister fired several top security commanders in a major shake-up Tuesday as fighting approached Baghdad in a militant onslaught that the UN warned risked breaking the country up. Explosion hits World Cup viewing area in Nigeria An explosion tore through a venue in the northeast Nigerian town of Damaturu where fans had gathered to watch a World Cup soccer match on Tuesday, a police official said, declining to give further details. Britain expected to face worst-ever cyber attack Britain might face its worst-ever cyber attack on Tuesday night. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I went for a holiday with Jacqueline, but later things soured' Saif Ali Khan and Sajid Khan may look extremely incompatible on the surface, but when you dig deeper, you realise that they are quite similar, be it their love for movies, their sense of humour or their pure intellectual brain power. OMG: Shraddha and Aditya plan a secret vacation Following the footsteps of their seniors and the hottest couple of B-Town: Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor are going for a vacation too. 5 Oops moments of Priyanka Chopra It's surprising to find the sizzling and hot Priyanka Chopra's name in this list of wardrobe malfuntions, PeeCee has managed to find a place in this category not just once but many a times. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Coffee waste may fuel your car now The study by University of Bath found that different varieties of coffee, including Robusta and Arabica, have reasonably standard composition and relevant physical properties of fuel, suggesting that all coffee waste could be a "viable" way of producing biodiesel. Soon, astronauts to enjoy freshly brewed coffee at ISS The ISS will soon get an espresso machine, allowing astronauts to enjoy hot, freshly brewed coffee in space. Scientists develop sensor that can embedded in the eye Your eyes could soon become a high-tech information centre that tracks changes and tells you when it’s time to see an eye doctor. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kerzhakov saves Russia against Korea Alexander Kerzhakov rescued Russia in their first World Cup finals match since 2002, scoring as a substitute to salvage a 1-1 draw against South Korea. Ochoa stars as Mexico hold Brazil 0-0 Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced an inspired performance as Mexico held World Cup hosts Brazil to a frustrating 0-0 draw in Group A in Fortaleza. Fellaini inspires Belgium comeback Marouane Fellaini came off the bench to inspire a Belgian fightback against Algeria as Marc Wilmots' side opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Facebook follows Google, tracks users across internet Facebook will track you across any website you visit, as long as the site has a 'like' button, a Facebook login, or any Facebook code. TCS may soon be world's second biggest tech employer Tata Consultancy Services has become the world's third largest employer of people in the technology sector, with over 3 lakh employees. Vishal Sikka bets on alliances with Oracle, SAP, IBM Infosys has quietly created a new portfolio of managing alliances with software product majors Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and SAP. More Technology News»

		Education
		Uttarakhand to host central university on Himalayan technology A new Central University for Himalayan Technology with international faculty will be established in Uttarakhand, HRD minister Smriti Z Irani said on Tuesday. SSC pass percentage up from last year, 40,000 students score above 90% The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) results, which were announced online on Tuesday—almost 10 days late as compared to last year—have brought cheer to the state. Maharashtra's overall success rate (freshers and repeaters) rose from 76.2% to 81.8%. Hotel management admission process begins today The form and photocopies of supporting documents have to be submitted in person at the designated application receipt center (ARC) for the purpose of verification of documents and confirmation of the admission claim. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rajat Gupta goes to prison, may be out by 2015-end Still, it is a devastating blow to illustrious corporate honcho who counted the high and mighty of India and US, including the Clintons, among his friends. Mahindra co launches Happinest Mahindra Lifespace Developers (MLDL), the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, launched its latest project Happinest, focused on making quality housing at affordable prices. Did not know of Preity-Ness spat at auction, says IPL CEO In what may be a jolt to actor Preity Zinta in the case she has filed against businessman Ness Wadia, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Indian Premier League Sundar Raman has denied that he was present at the IPL auction in Bangalore where Zinta and Wadia allegedly had an argument. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		9-year-old raped by neighbour A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour when she was sleeping on the terrace of her house in Anand Parbat area of Central Delhi. Once decried, BRT on revival road Implementing bus rapid transit across the city has been one of the key recommendations of the lieutenant governor’s committee on air pollution. Yamuna facelift plan to be tried out at Barapullah The public works department is planning on cleaning a small stretch of the Barapullah drain and developing its banks for walking and cycling. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mandur sets agenda for govt, ends protest Residents of Mandur called off their agitation on Tuesday, but on their terms, setting the agenda for chief minister Siddaramaiah and Bangalore's civic authorities. Lingayats step up pressure to have own representative in KPCC Accusing the Congress of doing injustice to the Lingayats in the state, the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha threatened to fight the party and the government. Muggers stab graphic designer in Kammanahalli Working up a hearty appetite with a game of football, a young graphic designer and his friend headed to a restaurant for dinner. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		VNR college to face the heat for Beas tragedy The Telangana government is likely to fix responsibility on VNR Vignana Jyothi College of Engineering and Technology for the Himachal Pradesh tragedy in which its 24 of its students were washed away in the Beas river. AP, Telangana firm on going ahead with farm loan waiver Despite the Reserve Bank of India giving it the thumbs down, the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments are determined to go ahead with their election promise of waiving off loans taken by farmers. Narasimhan, Rosaiah spared for now The Narendra Modi government at the Centre seems to have spared Andhra Pradesh governor ESL Narasimhan and his Tamil Nadu counterpart K Rosaiah in the first round of purge initiated by it in which seven governors appointed by the previous UPA government were asked to quit. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Five times on, he retains the drive A silent hero in Monday's 'green corridor' mission that saved the life of a Mumbai woman who received a donor heart from a road accident victim in Chennai was ambulance driver C Kathir. 'Amma' tea to hit the market soon After 'Amma water' and 'Amma salt,' the Tamil Nadu Government is set to introduce 'Amma tea'. It will be a product of the state-owned Tamil Nadu Tea Plantation Corporation. Khushbu exit a loss, says DMK leader Her role in the 2006 film 'Periyar' stirred interest in political circles.The film, on the life of the patriarch of Dravidian movement and Dravida Kazhagam leader E V Ramasamy, better known as Periyar, did not do well. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat governor likely to resign shortly Gujarat governor Dr Kamla is likely to resign much before her term ends in November 2014. Facing financial crunch, city builder kills self In an incident which sent shockwaves through the builder fraternity, Harshad Patel (45) of Vishvas Group committed suicide on the railway tracks at Sola on Tuesday afternoon. Builder default: Residents get bank notice According to SBI, the builders had taken a loan of Rs 4.31 crore, along with interest and other charges. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad high court seeks replies in shiksha mitras case Passing the order, Justice Pradeep Kumar Singh Baghel directed to fix June 19 to re-hear the case.The court passed the directives on a writ petition filed by Shiv Rajan and three other BTC and BEd passed candidates. 'Traders are law-breakers' soft target' Members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) traders' wing on Monday expressed concern over deteriorating law and order and poor power supply condition. No 'father figure' in museum The Allahabad Museum boasts of a treasure trove of artifacts and objects dating back to over 5,000 years. Dozens of these artifacts belong to Mother Goddess, but there is no statue depicting father as an art object. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Ganjam survivors hoping against hope She is still waiting for return of her husband even a year after Uttarakhand tragedy where Dwarikanath Panda along with some others in Ganjam district went missing. Insurance cover eludes Uttarakhand flood-hit Rathis Even one year after the devastating Kedarnath floods, the unfortunate Rathi family of Sambalpur has not yet received death certificate of any of their 17 family members, who were swept away. No headmasters, students skip schools in Bhadrak district At least two of five high schools in the district are functioning without headmasters. This, coupled with lack of trained teachers, has made things worse, forcing students to keep away from schools. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP registers maximum surge in domestic tourists: Assocham Clocking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 381%, Madhya Pradesh that registered 5.3 crore domestic tourist footfalls in 2012 has recorded a maximum surge in domestic tourist arrival in India. Widow raped, killed by father-in-law in MP village The victim's husband had allegedly committed suicide by c.nsuming some poisonous substance about three months back Madhya Pradesh's first one-stop aid centre for women in distress opens in Bhopal First one stop crisis centre (OSCC) for women in Madhya Pradesh was inaugurated in Bhopal on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Amid ongoing spat, Kamal Sharma, Sukhbir Badal meet The meeting, though, was first scheduled to discuss the governance reforms where four bureaucrats, including Badal junior's special secretaries Rahul Tiwari and Manvesh Sidhu, were also present. Sikhs of Maharashtra oppose All India Sikh Gurdwara Act In a blow to Shiromani Akali Dal's efforts to revive the Panthic agenda, Sikhs of Maharashtra have opposed the SAD initiative for enactment of All India Sikh Gurdwara Act. Another inmate dies in Faridkot jail Another undertrial, who was arrested under narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act, died at Faridkot jail on Tuesday morning following "drug overdose". More Chandigarh News»

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