News Digest: AAI officials question radar quality at Indian airports

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 14, 2014
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		India
		AAI officials question radar quality at Indian airports The Airports Authority Officers’ Association (India) has complained about the quality of radar and other air traffic control systems at Indian airports. Sacking is reward for my honesty, says Kataria Virendra Kataria, who was removed by the Union government from the gubernatorial post, termed his sacking as a reward for his honesty. Low interest rate can check farmers' suicides: Expert panel To arrest the menace of farmer suicide, Punjab government's expert committee has suggested slashing of interest rates on loans to half at 2% per annum as a key solution. Over 6,000 farmers and farm labourers ended their lives in the state between 2001 and 2010. More India News»

		Business
		SEZ package in works to push exports Special Economic Zones (SEZs) may have missed out on tax concessions in the Budget but the government is working on a comprehensive package for the enclaves to boost exports, investment and overall economic activity. Air India may soon become headless Just when Air India was finally showing some signs of stabilization, the airline is yet again staring at uncertainty. Sahara awaits orders on overseas properties The release of Roy and the two directors is contingent on their paying Rs 5,000 crore to Sebi in cash and another Rs 5,000 crore as bank guarantees, to pay back depositors who allegedly haven't been paid. More Business News»

		Environment
		'Kanhargaon wildlife sanctuary will hit surrounding villages' Fadnavis on Thursday claimed that the state government has completed all the formalities for creation of the sanctuary."Total 265.014 sq km (26,501.495 hectares) has been demarcated and approved for the sanctuary. Baboons groom each other early morning for favors: Study A new study has revealed that baboons groom each other early in the morning so that they would be favored through the rest of the day. Another blackbuck killed in Bihar Suspected smugglers have killed another blackbuck in Bihar's Buxar district, forest officials said on Saturday. More Environment News»

		World
		Israeli military launches first ground incursion Israel briefly deployed ground troops inside the Gaza Strip for the first time early Sunday as its military warned northern Gaza residents to evacuate their homes, part of a widening offensive that's killed more than 160 Palestinians. Over 130 Sunni militants killed in Iraq At least 133 Sunni militants were killed on Sunday in fierce clashes with security forces across Iraq, officials said. 2% of priests are paedophiles: Pope Pope Francis promised “solutions” to the issue of priestly celibacy in an interview on Sunday that raised the possibility the Catholic Church could eventually lift a ban on married priests, but was quickly refuted by the Vatican. More World News»

		Entertainment
		What if Rohit Shetty makes Ranbir-Katrina do a kick? The FIFA World Cup has caught the world's attention with soccer becoming every nation's first priority over cinema and work. Top 10 seduction scenes of Bollywood actresses Here we put together a few videos of Bollywood actresses and their seducing scenes. Here we go! 6 actresses who got their breasts insured! While the common man does his best to get his life, house or car insured, our celebrities think that is not enough. Our Hollywood beauties think that since they have assets, they should not only flaunt it but insure it. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Public invited to name exoplanets The proposed names can be submitted by astronomy clubs and non-profit organisations interested in astronomy and votes will be cast by the public from across the world. Now, a 'super black' material that we can't see A British company has produced a "strange, alien" material so black that it absorbs all but 0.035 per cent of visual light, setting a new world record. Aldrin takes e-route to mark 45th anniv of landing on moon With the 45th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission—the first manned lunar landing—being observed this week, the second man to set foot on the moon, 84-year-old Buzz Aldrin, has embarked on a social media campaign along with Youtube to mark the event. More Science News»

		Sports
		Germany win their 4th World Cup title Germany won the World Cup for the 4th time when Mario Goetze volleyed in a brilliant goal seven minutes from the end of extra-time to secure a 1-0 win over Argentina. Muted not magical, Messi misses again "It is a sad prize that I won because we wanted to lift the trophy for Argentina," Lionel Messi said, as if the look on his face had not already said it all. Shakira, Santana light up WC closing The mournful cries of Brazilians were drowned out in the high-decibel musical gala during the closing ceremony, which was graced by Shakira and Santana. More Sports News»

		Technology
		3 apps to turn your smartphone into a fitness trainer Today's mobile devices can guide you through exercise routines, track your vital stats and performance, and keep you motivated with daily goals to achieve. Tata Motors's JLR developing 'self-learning' cars Jaguar Land Rover is developing much smarter cars that will offer a completely personalized driving experience and help prevent accidents. Sony SmartBand SWR10 review Smartwatches and fitness trackers are emerging as hottest categories in wearable segment. However, so far mainstream brands like Samsung and Sony have not been able to hit it big. More Technology News»

		Education
		Studentspeak: 'It makes me want more' Silpa Mukherjee MA in arts and aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University have a humble back ground in an industrial city in West Bengal. In the forefront Two European universities are building a network of scholars to organise a series of workshops and conferences across the world to facilitate the study of dalit literature. Budget 2014: Falls short of expectation No clear direction visible but some proposals, like toilets in schools, are noteworthy, say experts. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Despite rain, not much rise in lake levels Relentless showers drenched the city on Sunday but the lakes supplying water to Mumbai received varying amounts of rainfall, which did little to increase the stock levels. Central Railway services to be restored today as demolition nears completion Civic workers took more than 24 hours to pull down a rickety four-storey Mhada building, Thorat House, adjoining the Sandhrust Road station. Drunk man enters sea off Versova beach, swept away in high tide A 29-year-old man, who went to Versova beach with four of his friends, drowned in the sea during high tide late on Saturday. The deceased, Mangesh Alwar, was drunk, the police said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Bills in crores, Rs 2 lakh marked for patients Two super-speciality hospitals in the capital have not admitted any patient but auditors point out that both have already spent crores in maintenance. New car caught fire in CR Park A new Mahindra XUV parked outside a house in south Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park caught fire on Sunday evening. DDA team to learn from Ahmedabad heritage cell A team from Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will soon visit Ahmedabad to study the functioning of the "very successful" heritage cell of Ahmedabad's municipal corporation, ahead of setting its own heritage preservation unit for the national capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Law grads snub court practice for corporate jobs  One of the biggest criticisms that the 25-year-old National Law School of India University (NLSIU) faces after every placement is that its graduates give the heave-ho to court practice and opt for corporate jobs. It's true of most other law campuses too.  Bangalore slips into monsoon mood It was vintage Bangalore on Sunday. Home that shelters lost sheep There are only three days before runaway children landing up on one of the 10 platforms of the city railway station are lost to the rough life of Bangalore streets, says Fr PSGeorge, executive director, Bosco Mane. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		NDA budget steps up funds for minorities The Union budget for 2014-15 presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley has assured funds for minority welfare. Telangana CM promises to set up super specialty hospital in every district Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said his government will set up a super speciality hospital in every district of the state to cater to the needs of people who do not have access to quality treatment in far-flung areas. Secunderabad Cantonment Board to remove unauthorised cell towers Soon, residents of Secunderabad Cantonment area will have to dump their mobile phones and switch over to traditional landlines as civic officials plan to remove all illegal cellphone towers in their jurisdiction. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'SC ruling must lead to a Muslim personal law code' The Supreme Court has once again come as a saviour to give a voice to the Muslim woman of our country. Renovations spark off fire accidents Alterations, additions and changes inside heritage structures could prove a major risk for fire accidents, say experts. Man held for sexually abusing minor A 50-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in Palavakkam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vandals damage car in Amraiwadi Motorcycle-borne miscreants damaged the windscreen of a parked car in Amraiwadi early on Sunday morning. Ahmedabad cops join Bangalore gambling racket probe Dinesh Shah alias Dinsha, the organizer of gambling tour which ended in a Bangalore jail for around five dozen industrialists from Gujarat and Rajasthan, is a resident of Amrapali Apartment in Shahibaug. H K Dash made secretary of inter-state council The Centre has appointed H K Dash, Gujarat cadre IAS officer of 1980 batch, as secretary of the Inter-State Council. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traffic diversions for Shrawan In view of heavy rush of Kanwariyas during the month of Shrawan starting from Sunday, the traffic department here has made Allahabad-Varanasi route one-way for one month. Low voltage adds to woes of denizens Denizens are grappling with the problem of low voltage in several areas of the city.Electrical equipment including fans, coolers are not fully operational in this grueling heat. Jhansi lawyer shot at in dispute with SP leader A 40-year-old lawyer was shot at and critically wounded after he allegedly refused to withdraw a case against a ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) leader here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cong blames govt for poverty The Congress on Saturday said failure of welfare schemes and the state government's inefficiency are responsible for Odisha's nagging poverty. Group of youths take steps to turn city green A group of youths here is making an attempt to improve the green cover in the city.They are on a mission to ensure that all the vacant spaces in the city wear a green look. Dry spell triggers drought worry Farmers of the region have fallen on hard times due to poor rainfall because of a fickle monsoon.Spectre of a drought-like situation haunts them if the situation remains unchanged for another couple of week. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		HC orders state to probe sexual harassment charge against Sheopur collector On February 2013, she lodged a complaint with chief secretary, Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission and state women's commission, alleging the collector, Gayneshwar Patil, was harassing her. Hotel Palash manager in Lokayukta net Accused Gopal Shivhare is posted as front office manager at Hotel Palash while complainant Praveen Dubey was holding the same position at Hotel Lake View Ashoka - both operated by tourism department. Police chase jeep carrying stolen goods Cops mounted on a bike chased a speeding jeep carrying suspected stolen goods on the outskirts of Bhopal on Friday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Centre stops Justice Manjunath's appointment as CJ of Punjab and Haryana high court The appointment of Justice KL Manjunath of Karnataka high court as new chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court has been stalled. Two accused in Gurjant Singh murder case nabbed Police said that Sukhpreet Singh alias Roda and Kuldeep Singh alias Deepa were travelling from Manauli village to Dhurali village in Mohali around 1 am on Sunday when they were nabbed by the police. Unfinished love story scripts a film For years, pathologist Dr Manjit Singh Bal has seen cancer patients closely in Patiala, but never felt too moved. More Chandigarh News»

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