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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, July 25, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Left, Cong unaware of Bengal governor's swearing-in Kesri Nath Tripathi’s taking oath as the governor of West Bengal was not an all party affair on Thursday. Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir It was the second such attempt by the guerrillas in the last two days. Omar Abdullah blames 'some people in New Delhi' for lack of progress on AFSPA Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday blamed "some people in New Delhi who are in love with the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)'' for the lack of progress in the revocation of the draconian law. More India News»

		Business
		Hike in FDI will boost insurance penetration "It will enable companies to bring in better risk management practices, new development of products.We also expect companies to get listed in the market following the increase in foreign investment limits. Abu Dhabi's TAQA not to buy Jaypee hydel units Jaiprakash Power told the stock exchanges that TAQA had informed them that the business strategy and priorities of the group had changed, which has prompted them to pull out of the deal. Cairn India gives $1.25bn loan to parent, stock tanks Cairn India's claims of doubling its in-place hydrocarbon reserves at its Rajasthan block from current 3 billion barrels to 6 billion barrels during its AGM on Wednesday didn't help. More Business News»

		Environment
		6 sewage plants to be set up as first step in Ganga cleaning Kicking off the process to implement its ambitious clean Ganga mission, the Centre has sanctioned six new sewage treatment plants (STPs) for different cities and towns along the river in UP, Bihar and West Bengal. Antarctic fish might survive ocean warming: Study A species of Antarctic fish might be able to survive the predicted warming of its native waters over the next century if the warming is gradual enough, according to a New Zealand scientist. People build bridge out of plastic bottles in Romanian city Timisoara is an ancient city and considered the cultural centre of western Romania. More Environment News»

		World
		Gaza blockade: Over $100m in aid stuck Under the 1993 Oslo Accords between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel, a Palestinian National Authority (PNA) was set up to govern Palestinian areas of West Bank and Gaza. In 2005, Israel withdrew its forces and settlers from Gaza. Toll sparks debate on civilians as human shields Militant rockets can be seen launching from crowded neighbourhoods. Hamas fighters have set traps for Israeli soldiers in civilian homes and stored weapons in mosques and schools. Tunnels have been dug beneath private property. West becoming less sympathetic to Israel: UK Britain’s new foreign secretary Philip Hammond told Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu that Britain was “gravely concerned” by the number of civilian casualties suffered in Gaza over the course of the past two and a half weeks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		When Kapil Sharma was mistaken for Salman Khan Kapil Sharma caused a jam outside Abbas-Mustan’s office in Juhu when he went there for a story narration. 5 reasons why you should watch Kick Sajid Nadiadwala’s directorial debut Kick hits theatres today. And, here are five reasons why you may want to catch this Salman Khan starrer that also features Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Isha Koppikar Narang delivers a baby girl Timmy Narang is ecstatic. “Yet another woman in my life! Isha and my baby girl are doing fine,” says the new father. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		CIA 'kidnapped' Soviet mooncraft for detailed study As the world celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, a revelation has come to fore that during the Cold War race to the moon between the US and the former USSR, the former had “kidnapped’’ a Soviet mooncraft in the 60s called Lunik, studied it in detail and returned it intact. Satellite carrying geckos for 'space sex' study lost? Several geckos are at risk of a rude return to earth after Russia lost control of a research satellite testing the effect of weightlessness on the small lizards’ sex lives. Keralite discovers new 'oil eating' bacteria A scientist from Kerala has discovered three new species of oil-degrading bacteria from industrial waste. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sanjita, Sukhen clinch golds for India Inda launched CWG campaign in impressive fashion with weightlifters K Sanjita Chanu and Sukhen Dey winning gold medals in women's and men's category. Hurt Saina still waiting for govt reward The earlier united AP government announced Rs 50 lakh each to Saina Nehwal and Gagan Narang after they won bronze medals at London Olympics in 2012. Fiba Asia assures solution to patka row Asia's basketball governing body gave an assurance to look into the issue of racial discrimination faced by two Sikh Indian players during the Fiba Asia Cup. More Sports News»

		Technology
		TCS first Indian company to top Rs 5 lakh crore market cap TCS's market valuation rose to about $84 billion, sprinting miles ahead of Accenture's $51 billion, but way behind the leader IBM's $193.7 billion. IT professionals may get double-digit hike this year Riding on the back of better operational performance, tech companies are likely to dole out higher wage increases for employees in the current year. 10 online scams & how to avoid them Internet fraud can take many forms: identity theft, injecting malware, fraudulent transactions. It can occur through email, smartphones, websites, and chat rooms. Here are some such scams and ways to avoid them. More Technology News»

		Education
		Education agreement signed in Mauritius with Association of Indian Universities signatory in Mathura Even though the HRD ministry has not yet confirmed if an official of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) was made to sign an agreement with Tertiary Education Commission in November 2013 while sitting in Mathura when a full-fledged Indian delegation was already in Port Louis, TEC has said the AIU signatory was not in Mauritius. UPSC to go ahead with prelims exam as it awaits report on aptitude test A link on the UPSC website, available from Thursday, directs students to download e-admit cards for the prelims exam. Emerge as creative leaders: Kalam to IIM students Former president APJ Abdul Kalam Thursday urged students of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Shillong to emerge as creative leaders to bring about the required change in the country. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		File reply on parking lot allotment in 3 weeks: HC The Bombay high court on Thursday gave the state three weeks’ time to file its reply on the delay in the allotment of public parking lots. Customs seize Rs 3cr at airport in one night In seven cases, Customs officials of Mumbai airport seized 11 kg of gold worth Rs 2.86 crore on Wednesday night. State govt probe an eyewash? No order issued yet The terms of reference for the probe have not been finalized either, a senior bureaucrat told TOI. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Eco zone at Okhla: UP told to file fresh plan The environment ministry has asked Uttar Pradesh government to submit a revised proposal for declaring the periphery of Okhla Bird Sanctuary an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). One-way stretch to help disabled The traffic police have planned to turn the stretch between Andh Kanya Mahavidhyalaya to the tea point of Double Storey in New Rajender Nagar opposite to Pamposh road into a one way stretch to facilitate movement of visually disabled children in the area. 14 days judicial custody for 5 arrested in Manipuri youth's murder Five men, arrested in connection with the killing of a 29-year-old Manipuri BPO employee, were on Thursday remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a trial court after police submitted that they were no longer required for investigation at this stage. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore school takes safety steps, will reopen on Monday An east Bangalore school where a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped on July 2 will reopen on July 28, bringing relief to parents of about 3,500 students. Nanaiah may head panel on safety of women, children Former law minister MC Nanaiah is likely to head the expert committee to suggest measures for safety of women and children. Second accused in Fraser Town rape arrested The second accused in the Fraser Town rape case was arrested on the outskirts of Bangalore on Thursday.With this arrest, all five accused are now behind the bars. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sanders smugglers bribe their way out Red sanders smugglers are using every trick of the trade, including supplying wine, women and money, to border security personnel to cart away wood to foreign destinations via the Indo-Myanmar and Indo-Bangladesh border. Tragic Thursday in Toopran It was a rushed Thursday morning for Kamesh Yadav. But just as he was speeding towards Level Crossing No 233, perhaps hoping to make it to his destination albeit the delay, he realized that other twowheelers ahead of him had suddenly applied brakes. Medak train accident: They lost too much, too soon It was double tragedy, for at least three families,on Thursday as a passenger train rammed into a school bus near Toopran in Medak district. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa asks Modi to ensure visas for UN probe team to Lanka Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday expressed surprise over media reports that suggested that India denied visas to the United Nations Investigation Committee looking into human rights violations in Sri Lanka and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene. Girl student caught for plagiarism attacks woman scientist at NEERI According to a senior official of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, under which NEERI comes, Sophia was attacked by an M Tech (renewable energy) student. Bail for driver in accident that cost boy his legs Calling it "reparative justice", the Madras high court has released on bail a youth arrested on July 3 for ramming his car into a pavement and injuring a three-year-old boy whose both legs had to be amputated. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Half-match' father donates stem cells for transplant to son Time was running out for Dilip Bharwad. Riddled with an aggressive blood cancer that failed to respond to chemotherapy, the 26-year-old land-owner's son needed life-saving stem cell transplant in emergency but the perfect match was hard to get. Gujarat's heritage tales to echo in Russian woods From sweeping streets to reviving the Gandhian legacy of Mayor's Cup contest for the cleanest pol, TOI's I Lead India Youth Brigade has been an inexorable force in sustaining the battle against litter in the Walled City. Tilak's immortal stamp on Ahmedabad The city is rightly regarded as the battlefront chosen by Lokmanya Tilak for India's struggle for Independence as it figured prominently in all his endeavours. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Man kills wife over suspected infidelity Suspecting infidelity, a man slit the throat of his 35-year-old wife in village Rajpura under Uldan police station of Jhansi on Tuesday evening. Breath analyzers to check boozers' activity on streets The men-in-khaki have woken up to public complaints to launch campaign against boozers roaming on city streets during midnight and creating scenes. Exhibition of Russian painter Nicholas Roerich at Allahabad Museum The Allahabad Museum is organizing an exhibition on the works of art of the Russian painter Nicholas Roerich on August 1. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NGT comes down hard on Odisha government The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday came down hard on the Odisha government for failing to take necessary action against constructions that violate Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) norms. Learning science and maths out of the kit Learning science and mathematics will be a different experience for students as teaching these subjects moves out of the blackboard. Arrest a drama, says CPI (Maoist) The Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) has labelled the arrest of home-grown Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda as a state-sponsored drama. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man sentenced to death for acid attack in Madhya Pradesh In a landmark decision, a court in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday sentenced a man to death for hurling acid on a 28-year-old woman and killing her. DJ Rink spins magic at a local hotel in Bhopal The week ended with a bang for the city’s party lovers, who made a beeline to a hotel for a fun weekender. MP Online being used to rig job test results: Katare Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader Satyadev Katare said on Wednesday that MP Online is a major tool being used for manipulating the results of various recruitment tests in state. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee a big Cong conspiracy: Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal talks to Robin David and Rohan Dua about the controversial issue of a separate gurdwara management body in Haryana. Autorickshaw driver killed, 8 girl students injured An auto-rickshaw driver was killed and eight schoolgirls injured when an over-speeding bus rammed a three-wheeler near Mallickpur village on the outskirts of Pathankot on Thursday morning. Teacher held for molesting girl, her father, friend arrested on cross-complaint A teacher of government middle school was arrested for allegedly molesting a student of class VIII here on Thursday. More Chandigarh News»

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