News Digest: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu

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		Sunday, July 13, 2014
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		India
		Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire agreement along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday by firing at a forward Indian post in Arnia sector. Congress top brass wants me to lead Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday reiterated that senior Congress leaders in Delhi had asked him to direct the Congress-NCP front in the assembly polls Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha dead Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha, 45, died on Saturday in a Gurgaon hospital around 4.30am following a cardiac arrest. He was the editor-in-chief at NewsX television channel. More India News»

		Business
		India's forex reserves up $614 million India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $614.6 million to $316.39 billion for the week ended July 4, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. Sensex, Nifty crash post budget announcements The market euphoria evaporated after the NDA government presented its maiden Railway and Union Budget this week as investors felt there was lack of big-bang initiatives, sending sensex and Nifty down over 3.5 per cent. RBI guv launches Indian Bank's mobile branches As part of the urban financial inclusion initiative by public sector Indian Bank, two mobile branches with ATM facility was launched here by RBI governor Raghuram G Rajan. More Business News»

		Environment
		Another blackbuck killed in Bihar Suspected smugglers have killed another blackbuck in Bihar's Buxar district, forest officials said on Saturday. Australia slams 'extremist' PETA for sheep abuse video Australia's agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce has described animal rights group PETA as "extremist" and questioned their methods after the release of footage showing sheep being beaten by shearers. New approach to improve hurricane intensity forecast Experiments conducted at the UM Rosenstiel School Air-Sea Interaction Salt Water Tank (ASIST) simulated the wind speed and ocean surface conditions of a tropical storm. More Environment News»

		World
		All votes in disputed Afghan runoff poll to be audited: John Kerry "Both candidates have committed to participate in and stand by the results of the largest most possible audit," US Secretary of State John Kerry said. Saddam deputy praises jihadist 'heroes' The recording features a 15-minute speech in a raspy, quavering voice purported to be that of 72-year-old Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, who was Iraq's vice-president when US-led coalition forces invaded in 2003. UN warns Iraq of 'chaos' if no political progress The Sunni insurgent blitz over the past month has driven Iraq into its deepest crisis since the last American troops left in 2011. More World News»

		Entertainment
		SRK-Ajay Devgn hug footage to be sold for Rs 1 crore? After hugging his arch-rival Salman Khan at an Iftar party recently, Bollywood’s badshaah Shah Rukh Khan is on a hugging spree. Rani Mukerji: I want to expect soon Rani Mukerji and Adi Chopra started seeing each other almost four years back and got married this year Tanishaa takes care of Armaan Kohli's ailing father Veteran filmmaker Rajkumar Kohli has been keeping unwell for sometime now More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New approach to improve hurricane intensity forecast Scientists have discovered that physical conditions at the air-sea interface is a key component to improve forecast models, offering a new method to to aid prediction of storm intensity of hurricanes. Gas from farts can help battle disease The thought may make your stomach churn, but scientists claim that the gas which makes farts smell of rotten eggs could be used to help tackle conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The gas behind the putrid stench is known as hydrogen sulphide, and is toxic in large quantities. Now you can name 30 planets from pre-selected group of exoplanets For the first time ever, you will be able to name exoplanets along with their host stars. More Science News»

		Sports
		Netherlands beat Brazil 3-0 to finish third Another ragged defensive display by Brazil allowed the Netherlands to stroll to a 3-0 win in 3rd-place play-off as the hosts ended World Cup in depressing fashion. Passionate Messi ready to join Maradona Maradona still revels in the glory of leading Argentina to their second World Cup victory almost 30 years ago, while Messi dreams of inspiring them to a third. WC final: Brazil, who do you support? In a contest between an old, bitter rival and a team that etched fresh scars on the collective psyche of a nation, who does Brazil support on Sunday? More Sports News»

		Technology
		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. SD Shibulal: Strategies don't last for more than 3-4 years Infosys' outgoing CEO Sarojini Damodaran Shibulal has led an exciting life. Motorola to replicate India success in SE Asia Mobile phone brand Motorola is hoping to replicate the success it has had with the web-only strategy in India in other markets like Indonesia. More Technology News»

		Education
		2 government medical colleges to fill 100 seats each During counselling for MBBS seats conducted by Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) students and their parents were confused on the total seats sanctioned by MCI. Proposed IIM in Himachal feared to be fall prey to politics Already having large number of private universities, three government universities, a central university besides an IIT at Mandi, now announcement of IIM is all set to project Himachal Pradesh as hub of quality education. Graduation made free for girls in Chhattisgarh In a major decision that would benefit nearly one lakh girls in the state, the Chhattisgarh government has made graduation education free for them in all public colleges and technical institutes. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Second chargesheet filed in Afghan Church land row A chargesheet has been filed against trustees of the Indian Church Trustees, Calcutta, and others in the alleged Afghan Church land scam before the Esplanade court. Congress top brass wants me to lead polls: Sharad Pawar NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday reiterated that senior Congress leaders in Delhi had asked him to direct the Congress-NCP front in the assembly polls This Borivli lady talks back to everyone! Be it a family reunion or an informal gathering of doctors at Nair or Nanavati Hospitals, where her husband worked, Jyotsna Antani was always the subject of awe and admiration. Antani, now 74, has a unique ability to speak five languages backward. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		12 injured as 2 groups clash in west Delhi Two groups clashed at a market in Swaroop Nagar area of northwest Delhi after a biker met with an accident on Saturday night. Twelve people were injured in the incident, police said. Looking for the rot in Chennai debris The Chennai building collapse, which has taken a huge toll, is a wake-up call for our lawmakers and municipal and planning administrators. App in works to lodge vehicle theft FIRs After lost report and traffic complaint apps, Delhi Police will now launch one for reporting vehicle thefts and getting an FIR registered. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka mulls heavy fines, tough laws for quacks The Karnataka government is planning stringent rules against quacks in the state with steep fines of up to Rs 5 lakh and imprisonment. World Cup: Bangaloreans get ready to party at the final whistle Many clubs have opted out of hosting big-screen parties due to the special police permission required to be open beyond 1am. Government clamps down on gold schemes In a move that will upset many gold jewellery buyers, the government has brought the hugely popular installment schemes under the definition of public deposits. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Coming soon: Maritime hub The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing plans to develop its nearly 900 km-long coastline into an international maritime centre (IMC) by developing a string of ports starting from Krishnapatnam in Nellore to Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam by roping in the Union government. Karimnagar's concern: Double whammy Once the export hub of the popular tan brown and maple red variety of granite, Karimnagar now fears its granite mining business going off track, thanks to China, which is giving this T-district a cold shoulder. Going wireless Soon, those driving down the Necklace Road can avail of Wi-Fi facility just at the click of a button. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Major fire damages 118-year-old SBI building, 40 staff escape SBI chief general manager said 40 employees were in the building at the time of the accident, but nobody was injured. Firefighters later told TOI that the teak floor made the operation difficult. Court: Don't make conductor wait for retirement payout Bus conductor R Damodaran might have made hundreds of commuters wait for the bus, but when the final destination of his career neared, he knew how to ensure that settlement of his retirement benefits weren’t delayed. Road caves in at Anna Malai due to Metro tunneling work A gaping hole developed on Anna Salai, near the dargah opposite LIC, after the side of the road caved in due to metro rail tunnelling work on Saturday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		NavGujarat Samay sales cross 2 lakh mark Within a short time, NavGujarat Samay has made its mark with sting operations, breaking stories, exclusive reports and incisive news analysis in the best tradition of the Times Group. Medha Patkar grilled on past cases during Ashram assault trial Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar was cross-examined before a magisterial court on Saturday, in connection with her complaint of assault at Gandhi Ashram at a peace meeting during the 2002 riots. Ruckus on flight as AC fails Around 150 Ahmedabad-bound passengers late on Friday night created a ruckus on SpiceJet flight SG 275 from Mumbai, over the air conditioning in the aircraft not working. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traders threaten shutdown over crime Business community of Sangam City has picked up gauntlet against police failure to checking spiraling crime graph. Judge case: Allahabad high court orders CBI probe The court further directed the CBI to ascertain the truth and who are the persons issuing threats and intimidating the civil judge and submit a report within three months. Dates from Iran a big hit among Allahabd rozedaars With the ongoing Ramzan festival, dates brought from countries like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other west Asian countries have become popular among rozedars. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Increase in fees: Pay through the nose for technical courses Students, pursuing technical courses in Odisha, whether in government or private institutions, have to shell out nearly three-times the course fees this year compared to what they paid the year before. Plans afoot to manage Nabakalebar crowd The state government expects a footfall of nearly 30 lakh pilgrims during Nabakalebar when new wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra will be formed.The existing idols will be buried inside the temple. Opposition slams govt for National Food Security Act delay Slamming the Odisha government for not implementing the National Food Security Act in the state, the opposition Congress on Friday sought an explanation from chief minister Naveen Patnaik for the delay. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Court orders forfeiture of Inspector Saxena's property Two months after an abetment to suicide case was registered against police inspector Upmanyu Saxena, the court ordered for forfeiture of Saxena’s property after he failed to surrender on Friday. Naogaon, Gwalior sizzle, but silver lining is on the horizon Day temperature remained unusually high at many places, making it probably hottest July month in the history of Madhya Pradesh. Married girl abducted & raped, accused nabbed A youth allegedly abducted a young married teenager in Bhopal, took her to Itarsi and allegedly raped her for over a week. The incident came to light after the accused dumped left her at home and threatened her to keep mum about it. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Robbers snatch Rs 6 lakh from departmental store worker Two motorcyclists shot at a departmental store worker in broad daylight in Philaur on Saturday and snatched Rs 6 lakh he was carrying. Faridkot shut down over 'disappearances' Incensed at the failure of the police to locate 27 persons who went missing in Faridkot in the past one and a half years, residents observed complete bandh on Saturday. Engineering student jumps before train with girl An engineering student and his alleged girlfriend ended their lives by jumping before a train near the railway workshop in Jagadhri town on Saturday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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