News Digest: SC to hear plea against Maharashtra dance bar ban

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		Saturday, September 13, 2014
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		India
		SC to hear plea against Maharashtra dance bar ban In a setback for the Maharashtra government, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a challenge to the renewed ban on dance bars and issued a notice to the state. Single-phase assembly poll in Maharashtra on Oct 15, results on Oct 19 Maharashtra’s over 8.28 crore voters will vote in a single-phase, one-day poll on October 15 to elect its 13th 288-member assembly and its 18th chief minister. Kunal Ghosh drags Bengal education minister into Ponzi muddle Suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh dropped another bombshell in the Saradha case on Friday, dragging education minister Partha Chatterjee's name for the first time. More India News»

		Business
		IIP growth slows to 0.5% in July Industrial production slowed to a four-month low of 0.5% in July mainly due to a fall in manufacturing output. Govt plans Rs 2 lakh crore infra projects this year Government will roll out infrastructure projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore within a year, a move aimed at pushing economic activity and growth. Housing for all: Govt in overdrive to remove hurdles The government is working on slew of measures like increasing the ceiling for necessary environmental approvals, self certification and bring down of interest rates. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT bans tyre burning in the open, re-use of tyres as fuel The western zone bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prohibited the burning of tyres in open areas and also the reuse of old tyres as fuel in industries and brick kilns. India, EU stress need for global pact on climate change He said India is looking forward to this month's New York dialogue on climate change, UN climate conference in Lima and continuous dialogue in Paris next year "to have a real corrective roadmap for green environment". Govt launches an exclusive portal for river Ganga Government on Friday launched an exclusive website on the river Ganga. The move will provide a digital platform to people to extend their suggestions and tips, More Environment News»

		World
		ISIS has over 31,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq: CIA The new estimates came from the CIA, which said it was based on a new review of all-source intelligence reports from May to August. Scottish nay-sayers regain lead Supporters of keeping Scotland in the UK have clawed back a tiny lead over separatists less than a week before Scots vote in an independence referendum that is balanced on a knife edge, opinion surveys showed on Friday. Taliban gunmen who attacked Malala held: Pak Pakistan’s army said on Friday that it had arrested the gunmen involved in the attack on schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai in the country’s northwestern Swat valley in 2012. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Happy New Year promotions will happen on Bigg Boss: Salman Bollywood's friend turned foes Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's relationship has always been the talk of the town. Shweta sex scandal: Nothing wrong, says Deepika It seems Deepika Padukone is not just a beautiful face. The pretty actress has joined the likes of Karan Johar, Vishal Bharadwaj and Sakshi Tanwar to lend her support to beleaguered actress Shweta Basu Prasad. 'People are interested in my wardrobe & boyfriends' Sonam Kapoor talks about her need for personal space, her co-stars and More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists invent device that detects anaemia in 60 seconds A new invention could tremendously help India which often finds itself in the bottom of the world’s nutrition barometer. First swimming dinosaur found-it was bigger than T. rex Scientists have discovered the first dinosaur which was able to swim and feed on underwater creatures. Fossil remains of this 15-meter (45 feet) long giant, called Spinosaurus, were discovered off the eastern coast of Morocco. '3D-printed' WikiHouse 4.0: £50,000 house you can download from the internet A modern take on traditional prefab housing may be the answer to Britain’s housing crisis, with the launch of a two-bedroom home which anyone can put together in just a few days, according to experts. More Science News»

		Sports
		Sania Mirza to play Asian Games: AITA The All India Tennis Association confirmed on Friday that Sania has revoked her decision to pull out of the quadrennial event owing to her WTA commitments. Rape charge against Pinki Pramanik dropped The Calcutta high court on Friday dropped all criminal charges against Asian Games gold medallist athlete Pinki Pramanik. Davis Cup: Serbia take 2-0 lead against India on Day 1 Even second-string Serbia proved a mighty opponent as Yuki and Somdev suffered defeats to leave India trailing 0-2 in Davis Cup World Group playoff tie. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple Watch: Timely idea or clocked out? Apple is a habitual party crasher, but can the company's history of arriving late and making a big splash in various gadget categories continue with the Apple Watch? US threatened to fine Yahoo $250,000 a day US authorities threatened to fine Yahoo $250,000 a day if it failed to comply with a secret surveillance program requiring it to hand over user data in the name of national security, court documents showed Thursday. Apple iPhone 6 launch: The wait begins Apple has taken the covers off iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but it’s more than a week before you will be able to buy them. Here’s a look at people around the world who have already lined up outside Apple Stores: More Technology News»

		Education
		26K answer-sheets yet to be revaluated as Oct exams near The Mumbai University’s October exams will begin in less than three weeks, but 26,397 answer-sheets are yet to be reassessed. The university, which received applications to revaluate 48,786 papers, has completed only 22,389 till Friday. Cambridge University to help India improve primary education The University of Cambridge will soon partner with India to improve its primary education system, its vice-chancellor said on Friday. BPSC and education department to have greater say in lecturers' appointment Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and state education department will now have greater say in appointment of lecturers (assistant professors) in colleges and universities of the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Salman's trial on Sept 24, all except 1 paper submitted The prosecution in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan on Friday submitted all but one of the "missing" case documents before the sessions court. No need to form panel to monitor Bandra Fair: HC The Bombay high court on Friday declined a plea to constitute a committee to monitor the Bandra Fair, which begins on Sunday. Burglars ask kid for water, flee with valuables Four persons made away with Rs 1.25 lakh valuables from a Kalyan house after gaining access into a flat under the pretext of wanting a glass of drinking water. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Woman, son murdered in Rohini flat A 62-year-old woman and her 40-year-old son were found murdered in their house in Rohini, northwest Delhi, on Friday.The two had been bludgeoned to death with a hammer and stabbed multiple times as well, police said. Man jailed for sodomizing minor Observing that unnatural sex between two persons is an offence "whether consensual or non-consensual", a trial court sentenced a 30-year-old man to three years' rigorous imprisonment for sodomizing a minor. Brandon Stanton: Star shutterbug has city in frame It wasn't difficult spotting him in the considerably large Central Park in Connaught Place. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Knew actor, but didn't marry or cheat her: Karthik Gowda Karthik Gowda, who appeared before police on Friday after evading them for two weeks, was grilled for more than 10 hours regarding the complaint filed by an actress accusing him of kidnapping, marrying by force and raping her. 80% Karnataka tourists rescued from Kashmir Of the 560 saved, 389 people have been evacuated from of the Valley, while the others are at safe sites and relief camps in Kashmir. Have deserving kids got RTE seats? There is another side to the Right to Education story which private schools would want to narrate. While opposing quota for underprivileged kids, one of the reasons is this: their skepticism on who gets those coveted seats. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Realty mafia threat rises The Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority officials have cautioned people against purchasing house sites in Vijayawada and Guntur areas. Rs 1 cr cash seized ahead of bypolls The Chief Electoral Officer said that Rs 75.24 lakh cash was seized in relation with Medak constituency, while Rs 27.30 lakh was seized in connection with the Nandigama constituency. Restoring heritage sites an empty promise Three years ago, the GHMC had floated proposals to restore and conserve heritage sites. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cancer expert says India needs more oncologists It is estimated that there would be one million new cancer cases in India soon and this figure is likely to double in the next 25 years. Railway staff gives stranger ride, gets robbed of chain for trouble Venkatesan, 48, a Southern Railway employee, is unlikely to give a stranger a ride on his motorbike again. Criminal proceedings can be quashed if it's not a grievous offence: SC A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya and Justice Prafulla C Pant said quashing criminal proceedings would be fine if the nature of offence was not grave and parties had entered into a settlement. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ancient Khedbrahma set to create cyber history Tribals of ancient Khedbrahma are set to make history. This part of Sabarkantha district will become the first WiFi-enabled taluka of Gujarat. A billionaire club of canines! They don't lead a dog's life! From dry fruit laddus to rotis coated with a thick layer of desi ghee and milk cream, their opulent lifestyle can make anybody envious. Vadnagar on menu for Modi's b'day meet with Xi In May this year, when Chinese premiere Li Keqiang called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his election victory, the conversation had veered towards the memoirs of the famous seventh century Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Flood-hit Balha villagers deprived of voting right Had Lost All Documents in Flood; Admin Fails To Issue New IDs Fate of contestants to be locked in EVMs today Tight Security Measures Put In Place To Ensure Free & Fair Polls Now villagers protest against Meja thermal plant The plant is a joint venture of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPCL) and UP Rajya Vidyut Nigam Limited (UPRVNL). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Trader rescued, two held In less than three hours of the incident, Rayagada police rescued a kidnapped trader and arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in the crime. Students in a fix over deferred dates for job fair, many cancel reservations The postponing of a special recruitment drive for technical and professional graduates by the state government, which was scheduled to begin on September 17, has exposed the government's lack of planning for the move. Odisha pinning hopes on Mamata-traders meeting With the price of potato skyrocketing in Odisha, all eyes are on the Friday meeting between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and potato traders of the neighbouring state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal gas tragedy: Give facilities to empowered panel, says Madhya Pradesh high court During the last hearing committee's chairman had highlighted several problems.Principal secretary of the said department has been asked to resolve the committee's problem and file status report within three weeks. Tree census: MANIT gives reply, seeks 1 more mnth MANIT is learned to have requested National Green Tribunal (NGT) to give another month's time to complete tree census. Why let off ministers & babus, HC to Lokayukta Madhya Pradesh High court (MPHC) has asked Lokyukta Justice P P Naolekar to submit a report for grounds on which bureaucrats and ministers were let off from alleged charges of corruption against them. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Woman thrashes cop for sending obscene SMS A 40-year-old woman thrashed a constable inside a police station in Karnataka’s Shimoga district for sending her an obscene text. Godman declared clinically dead, son asked to give proof he was his father The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday asked Dilip Jha to furnish documents supporting his claim that he is son of Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan founder Ashutosh Maharaj, declared clinically dead. Survey reveals high incidence of anemia among women, children in Punjab The food bowl of the country, Punjab, has higher incidence of anemia than some other states. More Chandigarh News»

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