News Digest: Ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in Jammu & Kashmir

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 18, 2014
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		India
		Ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in Jammu & Kashmir Reports say 20 BSF posts were targeted by Pak troops in Arnia and RS Pura sectors. Hindutva is the identity of our nation, RSS chief says Stoking yet another controversy, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity. Flood situation in Assam grim, toll rises to 3 The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Sunday, with the death toll rising to three. More India News»

		Business
		Desi carriers' insurance costs rise 20% on global crashes The spate of serious aviation mishaps globally is all set to impact the financials of already struggling Indian airlines. Diageo CEO takes pay cut in FY14, no hike this year Top spirits maker Diageo's Indian-origin CEO, Ivan Menezes, has seen his pay package decline in his first year at the top post and would not get any salary hike in the second year as well. The UK-based company cited sluggish financial performance in some key markets as a reason. Government asks PSBs to post women close to family Employees at public sector banks (PSBs) have much to cheer, with the government announcing a series of feel-good steps. More Business News»

		Environment
		Artist accused of damaging environment in Mexico A Polish artist famed for slipping crocheted covers around unlikely objects has run afoul of environmental authorities in Mexico for slipping her brightly colored work around underwater sculptures near Cancun. In a first, tigress set free in Sunderbans In a first, the foresters of Sunderbans have released a tigress, that had undergone treatment in captivity for a year-and-a-half, in the wild with a collar on its neck Rhino carcass found in Jaldapara national park A rhino carcass minus its horn was found in the north range of Jaldapara National park in North Bengal, a top forest official said on Saturday. More Environment News»

		World
		New US strikes in Iraq include land-based bombers The US has expanded its air campaign in Iraq with attacks aimed at helping Iraqi forces regain control of the strategic Mosul dam. Imran Khan calls for civil disobedience Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician, Imran Khan on Sunday called on thousands of anti-government protesters to stop paying taxes and practice civil disobedience until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif steps down, raising fears of instability in the nuclear-armed US ally. UK needs to tackle ISIS militarily: David Cameron British prime minister David Cameron has warned that Europe could soon see “a terrorist state on the shores of the Mediterranean if a “firm security response” was not delivered to counter Isis jihadists in Iraq. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Hrithik never forgets a birthday in Sussanne's family Hrithik Roshan continues to remain a favourite with Sussanne Khan’s family. Things you did not know about Hrithik Roshan When he entered the film industry in 2000, he made everybody nervous and came into the limelight overnight. While Hrithik is a craze internationally too (amongst NRIs), read on to find out some lesser known facts of Duggu that might surprise you! Aishwarya admits having serious problems with costar Aishwarya Sakhuja opens up about the problem they faced with each other More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Search for new antibiotics takes bizarre turns Pampering leafcutter ants with fragrant rose petals and fresh oranges may seem an unlikely way to rescue modern medicine, but scientists at a lab in eastern England think it's well worth trying. Two ancient Mayan cities found in Mexico jungle Archaeologists have unearthed two ancient Mayan cities hidden in thick vegetation in the Mexican jungle. Injected bacteria can shrink human tumours In a breakthrough, scientists have developed a modified version of a bacteria that produces a strong and precisely targeted anti-tumour response in rats, dogs and humans. More Science News»

		Sports
		Federer downs Ferrer to capture sixth Cincinnati title Roger Federer won his 80th career title and sixth at the Cincinnati Masters, beating David Ferrer 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to stamp himself a US Open favourite. Serena wins first Cincinnati title for US Open boost Serena Williams won her first Cincinnati title on Sunday with a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ana Ivanovic, just a week out from the defence of her US Open crown. India beat Pakistan 1-0 in landmark football series India defeated Pakistan 1-0 in an emotionally-charged opener to take the lead in a two-match football series, the first between the arch-rivals for nine years. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 ways to recycle your old gadgets Instead of selling them to your local raddiwala, here’s a bunch of things you can do with your old gadgets... Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus review: Heavy on specs, yet a letdown We used Karbonn's top-of-the-line Octane Plus smartphone for a week and here's what we think... Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos pour ice water on their heads The three took up the Ice Bucket Challenge to spread awareness about ALS by dumping a bucket of ice cold water on themselves. More Technology News»

		Education
		IGNOU to launch courses for sex workers The officials from university's regional centre here recently contacted Indian Red Cross Society's office located in the red-light area, popularly referred to as Ganga-Jamuna. Nalanda university to start two new disciplines next month Nalanda University is all set to start the inaugural classes of the two schools of Historical Studies and Ecology and Environment Studies from September 1. Odisha to get its second agriculture university: Minister Odisha will soon get its second agriculture university in the poverty stricken KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region of the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		ACs welcome faithful in Mumbai mosques Moments before the muezzin calls for the evening prayers, the glass door and windows at Al Medina mosque in Agripada are shut. The mosque’s lanky, bearded khadim (caretaker) switches on over a dozen air-conditioners and its many chandeliers too start glimmering. Netas shun BMC cars as they lack in 'comfort' The BMC had bought brand new cars worth over Rs 70 lakh for corporators who hold key posts in the civic body. But these cars are lying unused as the netas are unhappy with the lack of comfort features in these vehicles. Untrained babus turning Mumbai into wild west: CM Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan has said the senior bureaucrats in the state are not trained to rule Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai and they were turning them into “wild west”. He said there is a huge manpower deficit to administer urban areas. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Khan market finally gets Wi-Fi; CP next The ambitious Wi-Fi project of the New Delhi Municipal Council has taken off with Khan Market becoming the first area where visitors can avail the facility. Connaught Place is soon to follow suit. Cabbie held for molesting 4-year-old A cab driver has been arrested for allegedly molesting a four-year-old girl while ferrying her to a private school in south Delhi's Hauz Khas area. 22-year-old shot at after fight over parking A 22-year-old man became the latest victim of road rage in Delhi when he was shot at and seriously injured in the abdomen on Sunday afternoon. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rs 38 crore assets of Janardhana Reddy, his wife attached A special anti-money laundering court here has attached assets worth over Rs 37.86 crore belonging to former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and his wife in connection with an alleged multi-crore iron ore mining scam.    She paints her memories at home, only to wash them off Philosophers, ancient and modern, attach a great deal of seriousness to detachment from physical properties. Seasoned artist Alaka Rao P has imbibed this in her living. Dissidence in JD(S) out in open; Gowda calls meeting today Rumblings of dissent in the JD(S) seemed to have peaked with reports of some senior MLAs cozying up to the Congress, prompting party supremo H D Deve Gowda on Sunday to ask them to remain loyal or quit. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Security fence back at Greenlands Barely two months after dismantling a security fence near the chief minister's camp office at Greenlands for the benefit of motorists, things are back to square one. Slain chain-snatcher's gang confess to committing 700 offences The Cyberabad police seized Rs 30 lakh worth property, including gold, cars and furniture, during a raid on notorious chain-snatcher Kadavaluri Shiva's house at Narsingi on Saturday. Windfall for pvt bus operators The scramble for bus tickets started on August 14, with a series of holidays (August 15-17) giving people an extended weekend.The Telangana government had also declared August 19 as a general holiday for the survey. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa, DMK leaders congratulate Tamilisai Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, DMK chief M Karunanidhi, DMDK leader Vijayakanth and PMK founder S Ramadoss on Sunday greeted Tamilisai Soundararajan on her appointment as BJP's state president. Family of three injured in blast caused by gas leak A three-member family suffered severe burns in a blast triggered by a gas leak in Vijayaraghavapuram, Saligramam on Sunday morning. Indian Maritime University recalls car of former vice chancellor over 'inflated claims' Indian Maritime University (IMU) has recalled one of the two official cars of former varsity vice-chancellor and current IMU, Chennai campus director P Vijayan, citing gross misuse of the vehicles and inflated fuel claims. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Dissolvable 'tampon' to protect against HIV Researchers have developed a dissolvable tampon-like product that can carry substantial loads of medicine and could offer fast-acting HIV protection. Abhay Chudasama reinstated Chudasama was under suspension for his alleged involvement in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case and had spent four years in jail - from April 2010 to April 2014. One more complaint against realty firm A brokerage firm has registered a complaint against the office bearers of Shukan Group, for cheating them of Rs 2 crore, with Navrangpura police. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		ADA, AMC demolition drive stops midway A joint demolition drive of Allahabad Development Authority (ADA) and Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) was undertaken in Meerapur on Saturday. Joy, spirit of patriotism mark I-Day The spirit of patriotism and call of sacrifice marked Independence Day celebrations on Friday. Allahabad ready to celebrate birthday of Lord Krishna The city is all set to celebrate Janmashtami with a devotional fervour and this reflects in the brisk sale of items at local markets here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kasturirangan at Ravenshaw University convocation Ravenshaw University will host its seventh convocation ceremony on August 23.Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and former chairman of ISRO Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan will be chief guest. Government drive to spot 'powerless' villages The state government on Saturday began an exercise to find out details of villages without electricity in the state following a missive from the Centre-owned Rural Electrification Corporation (REC). Minister asks schools to ensure better sanitation The state government has asked all schools to take necessary steps for ensuring better sanitation and hygiene without fail. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Silent green revolution in BHEL sports club They are no fly-by-night photo-op stars, who plant saplings for their moment of glory under flash bulbs. 50 children fall ill after consuming special I-Day mid-day meal at Sehore More than 50 children of a government primary school fell ill after consuming special mid-day meal prepared at a government primary school in Sehore district. Tattered roads near Aishbagh forces Bhopal Hockey Association to put off Obaidullah Cup Here is a shocker. Famed all-India Obaidullah Gold Cup hockey tournament, synonymous with Bhopal, the nursery of hockey, has been postponed for a reason bordering on bizarre-bad condition of roads around venue Aishbagh stadium More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		ESIC director general for upgrade of hospital Director general, ESIC AK Aggarwal visited the ESIC Model hospital and found major problems in its functioning.The hospital has no waiting area, no fans or coolers for doctors as well as visitors. Trader robbed at gunpoint Eight unidentified miscreants allegedly robbed garments worth Rs 12,000 from a garment store after holding the owner at gunpoint in Badi Haibowal.The incident occurred around 200 meters from the police post. Lot needs to be done for women to feel free The recent incident of a girl being teased in an auto-rickshaw while she was on her way to Chandigarh to meet her brother on rakshabandhan has put the problem of harassment under the spotlight. More Chandigarh News»

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