News Digest: Police oppose 'Kiss of Love' on law & order grounds, citizens fume

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, November 01, 2014
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		India
		Police oppose 'Kiss of Love' on law & order grounds, citizens fume Kochi police's decision has been widely condemned by citizens. Several citizens said the police move is nothing but an attempt to defeat a democratic process of voicing concerns. WTO chief suggests new formula to break deadlock India has blocked the Bali package arguing that it will not sign the trade facilitation agreement unless WTO members agreed to a revised formula for calculation of food subsidy. Kid's passport: Unwed mothers need only birth certificate, clarifies MEA "I am shocked that you would consider this the position of the government of India," said MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin, in reply to a query seeking his ministry's reaction. More India News»

		Business
		Fiscal deficit touches 83% of FY15 target The fiscal deficit touched nearly 83% of the full-year target at the end of the first half of the current financial year, raising some worries, but the government is confident of keeping it within the target of 4.1% of GDP. Wealth of 85 tycoons equals poorest half, Oxfam says The richest 85 people on the planet owned as much wealth as the poorest half of humanity, a new hard-hitting report released by Oxfam calculates on the basis of a Forbes list for 2013. Gold below Rs 26,000 after 3 years Along with gold, silver prices too fell sharply due to huge speculative offloading.At 10pm, it was trading at Rs 36,700 per kg, down from Rs 38,100 on Thursday and Rs 40,500 at the start of the week. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rumours make tiger tracking tougher There is no trace of the stray tiger a week after its pugmarks were found at Hasankhera village on October 25 Kolkata most polluted metro; India has highest PAH level: Study Kolkata is the most polluted metropolis in the country with its pollution levels recorded highest among eight tropical Asian countries. Panel reviewing green laws gets one-month extension A high level committee, which has been reviewing green laws to suggest appropriate amendments to bring them in sync with the government's development goals, has got another month to finalize its report. More Environment News»

		World
		EU, Russia, Ukraine sign gas supply deal Ukraine, Russia and the European Union signed a deal on the resumption of Russian natural gas supplies to Ukraine for winter after several months of delay during the conflict in Ukraine. ISIS lays rules for 'wives of jihad': Just cook, nurse The Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq have circulated new guidelines on social media through video and tweets on how to be “ultimate wives of jihad”. Politician wants Tim Cook barred from entering Russia Hours after Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly addressed his sexuality for the first time, a St Petersburg politician has called for him to be banned from Russia. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan beats Hrithik, Shah Rukh Khan While Mary Kom takes Priyanka to the top position, Haider gets both Shahid and Shraddha the 7th position, in Times Celebex powered by zoOm! for September 2014 Pics: Best of Aishwarya Rai at Cannes Film Festival Recap: Abhishek-Aishwarya love story As Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan complete 7 years of matrimony, we take you back all these years and bring you their love story. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Earth's water is from meteorites: Study Oceans flooded the Earth earlier than thought, according to a new study that found primitive meteorites were a likely source of water on our planet. Nasa's Orion spacecraft ready The construction of Nasa's new Orion spacecraft was completed on Thursday. Single strand of fibre optic to carry net data? A new type of fibre optic cable developed by researchers in the US and Netherlands has smashed data transfer records, managing to squeeze 255 terabits of information per second down a single strand of glass fibre. More Science News»

		Sports
		Federer's number one hopes take a hit in Paris defeat Federer's hopes of knocking Djokovic off the top of the rankings before the end of the year took a hit when he lost to Raonic in Paris Masters quarterfinals. World-leading goal-machine Aleksandar Duric quits at 44 Singapore great Aleksandar Duric will bid farewell to one of football's most extraordinary and prolific careers when he plays his last match at the age of 44. More Indians should play in first eleven in ISL: Zico FC Goa coach Zico said that more Indians should have been allowed in the playing eleven than the five permissible currently in the Indian Super League. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving Google. New law may help you sue e-tailers from your city To help customers, the government is planning to revamp the Consumer Protection Act in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament. 8 biggest flops in tech history Technology is tough to create and even tougher to predict. What can seem like a breakthrough product today can quickly turn into a nightmarish mistake. More Technology News»

		Education
		US varsity offers course on 'wasting time on net' While many students feel guilty for spending more time reading listicles, watching cat videos and exploring Facebook than studying, a new degree-level course on offer at an elite US university requires its students to procrastinate. Tamil Nadu ranks third in enrolment in higher education Tamil Nadu has been ranked third in the country in the gross enrolment ratio as per the provisional survey on higher education (2012-13) of the Union human resource development ministry. Maritime University suspends its campus director The executive council of Indian Maritime University initiated disciplinary action against P Vijayan, director of its Chennai campus in Uthandi, and issued suspension orders to him. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Nine who made Fadnavis's first cut They are an eclectic mix: former leaders of opposition from the legislative assembly & council, an erstwhile president of the BJP’s Maharashtra unit, the scion of a prominent political family, an astute RSS strategist, a first-time MLA as well as a six-term veteran, a tribal leader from the state’s youngest district, besides OBC representatives.  Sulking Khadse gets a pacifier  The BJP seems to have managed to pacify Eknath Khadse by swearing him in right after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. A fine balance of communities in new ministry A fair balance of caste and communities has been maintained in the new council of ministers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Dahiya must be kept in jail till he refunds money, say investors Acrimonious scenes were witnessed outside the courtroom, where nearly 150 angry investors had gathered since morning to confront Dahiya, who was produced before additional chief metropolitan magistrate Vivek Kumar Gulia. Govt told to pay African women targeted in Somnath Bharti raid National Human Rights Commission on Friday directed Delhi government to pay Rs 25,000 each to 12 African women who were “victims of racial prejudice and unlawful acts”. DTC conductor took 5 paise less, 47k spent to pursue case The Delhi Transport Corporation spent Rs 47,795 in pursuing litigation against a former conductor for charging 5 paise less for a ticket 41 years ago, the state-run corporation has informed the Delhi high court. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Discover the sepia tints of Halasuru Halasuru, that little pocket of old Bengaluru which has defied the strides of time, will celebrate its rich and diverse heritage through photos, memories, sketches, stories and heritage walks. Man held for raping neighbour A 32-year-old man was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping his 17-year-old neighbour in Fraser Town, East Bengaluru. Girish Raja, an employee with a pest control company, was nabbed following a% complaint from the girl's parents. HC allows processing of wet waste at 2 locations The high court on Friday allowed BBMP to process for now the city's wet waste at the facilities available in Mavallipura and Mandur sites. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sachin Tendulkar to visit adopted village Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is visiting a remote village, Puttamraju Kandrika, in Nellore district on November 16. Sachin has adopted the village for its overall development as part of the Sansad Adarsha Grama Yojana (SAGY) programme proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hyderabad Muslims slam Bukhari The invitation extended by Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his son's dastarbandi, while ignoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, invited the wrath of a cross-section of Muslims in the city on Friday. Krishna River Management Board to Telangana: Stop power generation In a setback to the Telangana government, the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) on Friday issued an order directing that no power should be generated from Srisailam reservoir after November 2 and that the total release of water in these two days should not exceed 3 tmc feet. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Panel rejects plea alleging bias in tax relief for films The Competition Commission of India has rejected a complaint by movie production house Red Giant, in which Udayanidhi Stalin is a partner, alleging discrimination by the Tamil Nadu state commercial taxes department in exempting films from the entertainment tax net. Panels will monitor Chennai college campuses to curb clashes The state will set up monitoring committees to stamp out student violence — a serious problem in certain colleges in the city — and ragging in institutions of higher education. Link auto fares to fuel prices: Madras high court Autorickshaw fares should be reviewed, and revised if needed, at least once in three months, keeping in mind the downward slide in fuel prices, the Madras high court said. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Serving humani'tea' with pure heart Daily an average 200 people, including the homeless sleeping on the footpath, poor patients, their relatives and even daily wagers stop at the 'Free Tea Hub’ run by the couple from 6-8am. Mop in tummy: Doctors lose plea against fine The Gujarat State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has rejected the appeal of city-based doctor Manubhai Pipalia who, along with another doctor, was asked to pay Rs 2.1 lakh as compensation for forgetting a napkin-size mop inside a patient’s stomach during a surgery. Gujarat's second joint interrogation centre to be in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad is set to get the second Joint Interrogation Centre in Gujarat. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Modi gets 6-wk to reply to petition challenging his election from Kashi Hearing an election petition challenging the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, the Allahabad High Court on Friday granted six weeks time to Narendra Modi to file a reply (written statement) and directed to list the petition thereafter. HC stays execution of Koli's death sentence till Nov 25 The Allahabad High Court on Friday stayed the execution of death sentence of Nithari case convict Surendra Koli till November 25. Rail Coach factory inaugurated at Jhansi The much awaited rail coach refurbishing factory known as ‘mid-life rehabilitation coach factory’ was on Friday inaugurated by Railway Board Chairman Arunandra Kumar amidst traditional rituals. The Rs 110 crore project would provide employment to over 900 people and open up new avenues of indirect employment generation. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Killer waves haunt cyclone survivors Fifteen years have passed since super cyclone struck coastal Odisha on October 29, 1999, but the scars remain Future uncertain for non-tribals They were forced to leave their home and hearth after Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) members swooped on their village on May 2008 and destroyed houses and belongings 1 lakh ex-gratia for student's death The state government on Thursday provided Rs 1 lakh compensation to parents of K Tilottama Patra, a Class VI student of Nimakhandi Upper Primary School near Digapahandi in Ganjam district, who recently died after being seriously injured on the school premises More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		20 thefts & burglaries in 90 days, not one cracked If you think Bhopal is safe city to live in, here’s a shocker. At least 20 incidents of thefts and burglaries have been reported in past three months in the city, but cops could not crack a single case. Conman gets debit card details, leaves man poorer by Rs 19,000 Posing as a bank employee, a caller took debit card details of a man from his wife claiming that he wanted to update bank account and failure to do so would lead to closure of the account. Madhya Pradesh high court rejects IAS Tinoo Joshi's bail plea in disproportionate assets case Madhya Pradesh high court on Friday rejected bail plea of IAS officer Tinoo Joshi in a disproportionate assets (DA) case following strong objections by the state government. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MC staff strike hits work in Panchkula Work came to a standstill at office of the municipal corporation (MC) as staff members went on a strike on Friday, a day after an on-duty municipal engineer Vijay Goel was thrashed by a contractor, R D Sharma. 'I want to surprise my readers with a disturbing story' Searching for a theme for her novel, author KR Meera planned to write a detailed story about the status of women. Man held for swindling Dehradun resident of lakhs A 27-year-old conman, Sandeep Kumar, has been arrested for fraudulently transferring Rs 19.75 lakh from the account of a Dehradun resident to his account in Sector 22. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Fadnavis discusses his cabinet and Sena with PM, Amit Shah

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, October 31, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Fadnavis discusses his cabinet and Sena with PM, Amit Shah CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis held protracted negotiations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday. More than 17,000 people evacuated as cyclone Nilofar nears Gujarat More than 17,000 people living near the coastal areas in Gujarat have been evacuated by authorities in view of the approaching tropical cyclone Nilofar which, however, has gradually weakened and is expected to hit the state merely as a "depression". ADR faults format for declaration of assets The NGO said that while certain ministers have declared the value of assets on prevailing rates, others have not, leading to discrepancies. More India News»

		Business
		Moody's cheers govt reform moves The economic, fiscal and financial measures undertaken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), if successfully implemented, are expected to sustain higher growth and tackle constraints on India’s sovereign rating, global ratings agency Moody’s said on Thursday. US economy grows 3.5% in July-September An improving economy led the Fed on Wednesday to end its stimulative bond buying program. Roche-Cipla patent row mediation fails Efforts to end the long and bitter patent tussle between domestic pharma company Cipla and multinational Roche over a lung cancer drug have come to a naught, with the Delhi high court-appointed mediator submitting its “failure” report in the case. More Business News»

		Environment
		Panel reviewing green laws gets one-month extension A high level committee, which has been reviewing green laws to suggest appropriate amendments to bring them in sync with the government's development goals, has got another month to finalize its report. Leopards flourish in Bhadravati forests: Study Here are some new insights into why leopards stray into human habitats regularly. A study taken up in the Bhadravati forest division of Shimoga district shows there are 44 leopards in the area: Meaning as many as 11 leopards in a 100-sqkm area. Land, water management resources are need of the hour: Javadekar Union minister for environment and forests Prakash Javadekar on Thursday stressed on the importance of land and water management resources and called for new perspectives to protect the environment. More Environment News»

		World
		EU, Russia, Ukraine sign gas supply deal Ukraine, Russia and the European Union signed a deal on Thursday on the resumption of Russian natural gas supplies to Ukraine for winter after several months of delay during the conflict in Ukraine. Army seizes power in Burkina Faso after protests Burkina's army seized power Thursday, with the head of the armed forces announcing the dissolution of government and parliament and the creation of a transitional body to run the country after violent protests against the president's 27-year-rule. US urges restraint after Israel vows to reopen Al-Aqsa mosque The United States on Thursday urged all sides in Jerusalem to exercise restraint amid spiralling tensions in the holy city, and said it was working with Israelis, Palestinian and Jordanians to try to restore calm. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Exclusive: Big B gets a family-pack for Piku While some superstars are obsessed about the number of packs they have, it takes only a legend to work towards a family-pack Promising actresses: Why did they disappear? Diana Penty: Supermodel Diana Penty became an instant star with her to-die-for looks and natural acting skills. 5 cult Hindi films that flopped More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Misconceptions delay detection in many breast cancer cases: Doctors Thirty-year-old Aabha developed a tumour in her breast during her pregnancy. Both her family members and also doctors assumed it was a milk lump and didn’t ask her to undergo any investigations. Supersonic laser-propelled jets get a step closer Scientists and science fiction writers alike have dreamt of aircraft that are propelled by beams of light and not fuel. Anti-HIV pill is 90% effective when taken during sex A pill which can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 90% is most effective when used at the same time as sex, French researchers have said. More Science News»

		Sports
		ISL: Kerala Blasters beat Pune City 2-1 Goals from Sabeeth and Orji helped Kerala Blasters register their first win in the ISL as they beat hosts Pune City 2-1 at the the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium. No one can question my patriotism, Leander Paes says Indian tennis legend Leander Paes reacted to sports ministry diktat on choosing the country-over-career stand, saying nation always comes first for him. Murray qualifies for Tour Finals with Dimitrov win Andy Murray continued his recent resurgence when he qualified for the ATP Finals by reaching quarterfinals of Paris Masters with a win against Grigor Dimitrov. More Sports News»

		Technology
		First impressions: Oppo N3, the phone with a motorized swivel camera We got a chance to spend some time with the Oppo N3 and here are our first impressions… US report puts Indian IT in the dock US-based The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has alleged that several Indian IT companies, including large ones, are imposing restrictive employment contracts on employees they send to the US. 8 biggest flops in tech history Technology is tough to create and even tougher to predict. What can seem like a breakthrough product today can quickly turn into a nightmarish mistake. More Technology News»

		Education
		Smriti Irani, Sangh-affiliates discuss govt's education agenda As part of the three meetings scheduled this week between RSS functionaries and ministers in the Narendra Modi government, HRD minister Smriti Irani attended an interaction with Sangh affiliates who have been working in the field of education. MHRD to review Ignou The ministry of human resource development has decided to review Indira Gandhi National Open University following growing allegations of administrative mismanagement and other issues. Chinese and South Korean students face fallout from suspicions of SAT cheating The announcement by administrators of the SAT college entrance test that scores are being withheld for students from China and South Korea who took the exam earlier this month has infuriated many and raised anxiety about what for a number of them is a high-stakes college application process. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		School cries foul as BMC razes its rooms Four classrooms of Shree Ganesh Vidyamandir, Dharavi, were demolished by the BMC on Thursday. School authorities have alleged that in spite of the paperwork being in place, the BMC conducted the demolition without any notice. Rape accused babu gets interim relief from arrest The Bombay high court on Thursday extended till November 12 the interim protection from arrest granted to Vivek Dahiphale, a joint secretary in the state irrigation department, who is facing allegations of rape under the pretext of marriage. Retail prices of tomato stay high in Mumbai Prices of tomato may have dropped to Rs 5-6 per kg in mandis like Navi Mumbai and Nashik, but consumers in Mumbai are yet to get relief. Retail prices remain around Rs 25-30 per kg in several localities, an average of Rs 10 higher than normal. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		No buses to ferry DPS kids The transport department of Ghaziabad on Thursday seized all 15 buses used by DPS Raj Nagar for plying without necessary permits, and some for not paying taxes, officials said. Badal raises pressure on Centre Escalating further the cold war with its alliance partner BJP, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal has given out signals that the he is willing to take on the saffron party via issues like transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab and minimum support price (MSP) of wheat. Cyclone to hit Delhi air quality The air quality in Delhi is likely to worsen from November 2 due to cyclone Nilofar which is likely to hit the Gujarat coast on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Engineering student found dead in hostel room A 19-year-old engineering student of a college here was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room on campus on Thursday. Bangalore school's fate hangs in limbo Parents, hoping for some word on the fate of the North Bangalore school where a child was allegedly raped, will have to wait till Saturday. Doctors give African pastor new 'face' Simon Basedeke, a pastor from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has a second god now. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Rats feast on relief letter sent by ordinary post When 55-year-old Veeranga Yellaiah from Kodakantla village in Gajwel mandal of Medak district committed suicide on June 24 this year, his devastated wife did find some succour when local revenue divisional officer visited the family. They sow seeds, reap sorrows The grim dance of death continues unabated in the agricultural fields of Telangana. With a state government that is trying to cut its losses, both on the political and economic fronts, the issue of suicides by farmers in the new state appears to be one that is not likely to end anytime soon. Andhra Pradesh formation day to be on June 2 Andhra Pradesh state will celebrate its formation day on June 2 in place of November 1. This was decided by the state cabinet that met at the Secretariat on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Minor girl sold to businessman for Rs 12 lakh in Chennai In a shocking incident, a minor Muslim girl from Salem was sold to a rich businessman for Rs 12 lakh. Tamil Nadu CM, leaders pay tributes to Muthuramalinga Thevar Chief minister O Panneerselvam on Thursday led the state in paying homage to freedom fighter, Muthuramalinga Thevar, on his 107th birth and 51st death anniversaries at his memorial in Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district. At wedding, MK Stalin talks about beginning of new alliances After attempts by M K Stalin to strike a rapport with PMK and MDMK on Wednesday at a wedding reception hosted by PMK leader S Ramadoss in Mahabalipuram, it was the turn of his father and DMK chief M Karunanidhi to attend the wedding and showcase bonhomie with the PMK leader. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		More than 17,000 people evacuated as cyclone Nilofar nears Gujarat More than 17,000 people living near the coastal areas in Gujarat have been evacuated by authorities in view of the approaching tropical cyclone Nilofar which, however, has gradually weakened and is expected to hit the state merely as a "depression". Pandiyan is new Gujarat chief secretary D Jagatheesa Pandiyan, additional chief secretary (ACS), industry and mines department, on Thursday evening took charge as Gujarat chief secretary from outgoing chief secretary Varesh Sinha. Did KK swing CS race away from Nanda? Till the last moment, most bureaucrats were expecting ACS home, SK Nanda or ACS, Finance, Hasmukh Adhia to succeed Varesh Sinah as Gujarat chief secretary. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks report on black bucks at Akbar's tomb Taking serious note of consistent deaths of black bucks in the garden of Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara in Agra, the Allahabad High Court has directed UP’s chief wildlife warden to prepare a plan in consultation with the National Board for Wildlife for protecting the endangered species and submit a report within six weeks before the court. Mysterious explosion in shop leaves 1 injured An explosion in a tea shop at Bangad Dharamshala near Madhwapur under the Kydganj police station on Wednesday morning turned into a major puzzle for the police. Till the filing of the report, the bomb disposal squad and forensic experts were struggling to ascertain the nature and cause of the explosion that left a labourer injured and damaged three adjacent houses. AU students can now access British history online Students and teachers of the Allahabad University’s arts faculty, who want to access the records or proceedings of the British and Irish history, can now get it online. The Central library of AU would soon be getting an online access to the English Historical Document (EHD), one of the most comprehensive collections of documents on British history. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Baliyatra insured for rupees 3.5 crores The district administration has insured the seven-day Baliyatra for a whopping Rs 3.5 crore.The amount is almost Rs 1.5 crore more than that last year. Baliyatra insured for rupees3.5 crore The district administration has insured the seven-day Baliyatra for a whopping Rs 3.5 crore.The amount is almost Rs 1.5 crore more than that last year. Man buries body against heavy odds Till Tuesday, Indrajit Dora of Kharamunda village in Bargarh district had no claim to fame.But he has now become the talk of the western Odisha town after turning into a Good Samaritan. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Burglars having a field day, encore in Bagh Sewania Burglars are having a free run in state capital. Three incidents came to light on Thursday where in cash, jewellery and house hold goods worth lakhs were burgled. Katara Hills, Bagh Mugalia residents easy meat for thieves A spate of thefts in Bagh Mugalia Extension and Katara Hills on early Wednesday morning has once again brought into focus vulnerability of residents living on city outskirts. HC seeks status report on probe against ex min aide Shukla made a fresh appeal for bail after his earlier bail plea was rejected in April this year.He was arrested for his alleged role in Pre-Medical Test (PMT) 2012 examination scam by STF on February 6. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP to hold candlelight vigil on Nov 1 Punjab AAP convener Sucha Singh Chottepur said party volunteers would hold candlelight vigils at all possible places to “awaken the sleeping government” and demand justice for victims of the 1984 riots. Will raise stalled yellow fever drug yield issue: MP As the Kasauli-based Central Research Institute (CRI), lone producer of yellow fever vaccine, has failed to produce even a single drug in the past two years, BJP MP from Shimla has decided to raise the issue in Parliament. Khattar picks clean-image babus as aides Meanwhile, the state government has appointed BJP state spokesperson Jawahar Yadav as officer on special duty (OSD) to the CM. More Chandigarh News»

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