News Digest: Court to rule on summoning Marans in Aircel-Maxis case

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 29, 2014
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		India
		Court to rule on summoning Marans in Aircel-Maxis case The special 2G court is likely to deliver its order today on whether to summon as accused ex-telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi and six others against whom chargesheet was filed by CBI in the Aircel-Maxis deal case. Two days on, portfolios for Khattar ministers Two days after chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his nine-member team was sworn in, the ministers were finally assigned portfolios on late Tuesday evening. As graft cases on bigwigs loom, DMK goes mum on Amma The DMK has been reluctant -or unable, as some would say — to take the moral high ground on corruption following J Jayalalithaa's conviction. More India News»

		Business
		Govt plans to cut public sector banks stake to 51% Sources told TOI that the ministry has moved a cabinet note as the government is keen that banks are well capitalized to meet the funding requirement. Indian customers most tolerant: Survey Will online shoppers warm up to Flipkart again after it botched up their chances of landing a good deal on the Big Billion Day sale? It seems like they would, reveals a global survey. Kushagra drops Bajaj name from flagship Interestingly, the name change also comes at a time when Shishir has resigned from Bajaj Hindusthan as its chairman and managing director and Kushagra is taking charge More Business News»

		Environment
		Growth should not be at the cost of environment: Jairam Ramesh While India venerates and respects its biodiversity on one hand, the other hand it treats it with neglect and disdain by destroying it, said former environment minister Jairam Ramesh. Chimps plan for a good early breakfast Chimpanzees plan ahead, and sometimes take dangerous risks, to get a good breakfast, scientists say. 'Salt invasion in Indo-Gangetic basin has led to more health problems' Large areas of rich irrigated and fertile land in the Indo-Gangetic basin is being lost daily to salt damage, confirms the UN. More Environment News»

		World
		As oil prices fall, Iran feels pressure to seal nuclear deal Mohammad Heydarian, an Iranian contractor, still has work finishing off a single-family home. But things look bleak after that, he said. He has already fired his workers, and he is struggling to make ends meet, providing for his wife and two teenage children. Wi-Fi hotspot named 'Al-Quida Free Terror Nettwork' delays US flight A passenger aboard a plane at Los Angeles International Airport picked up a Wi-Fi hotspot named after a terrorist group, but authorities who held travellers for hours as they investigated say no crime was committed. Obama says US can't shy away from Ebola battle President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that the United States can't be seen as shying away from battle against Ebola and must support health care workers who are returning from the front lines in Africa. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shah Rukh Khan films that have crossed Rs 100 crore Shabana Azmi to fight Aishwarya Rai in Jazbaa We were the first to tell you that Sanjay Gupta has cast Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan in his action suspense thriller Jazbaa. Sahil-Ismail fight broke out because of Sana Khan? Contrary to reports that suggested that Sana Khan’s alleged boyfriend Ismail Khan got into a fight with Sahil Khan because the latter refused to sign their protein supplement business deal, Sahil claimed that Ismail beat him up as he believed the actor was maligning Sana’s name. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Why pop stars live fast and die young It’s long been said that pop stars live fast and die young, but a new Australian study has added scholarly credibility to the adage. Popular musicians in the US die up to 25 years earlier than the general population, with suicide rates among the performers between two and seven times greater, a “disturbing” new study has found. Slice of ancient Oz found under Vanuatu A fragment of ancient Australia under Vanuatu was found by researchers, raising questions about how continents are formed. Population explosion is unstoppable, say scientists Not even a third world war or a lethal pandemic, leave alone a one child policy globally, will be able to slow down the planet’s rocketing population rise, scientists say. More Science News»

		Sports
		ISL: Chennaiyin FC bounce back, thrash Mumbai City FC 5-1 Chennaiyin FC marquee player Elano Blumer and John Mendoza fired two goals each to steamroll a hapless Mumbai FC 5-1 in the Indian Super League. Anelka makes nightmarish comeback in India Nicolas Anelka suffered a heavy defeat in India after his return to action following a five-match ban for an anti-semitic gesture known as a "quenelle". After an 'amazing' 2014', Sania Mirza targets number one spot Having ended a successful year with victory in the WTA Tour Finals, Sania Mirza has set her sights on becoming the doubles world number one next season. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Amazon set to make its first Indian acquisition Amazon India is in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in gift card technology and retail firm QwikCilver Solutions. Japan's richest man to invest $627m in Snapdeal Masayoshi Son, Japan's richest man, is eyeing investments in e-tailing and technology companies in India. 6 best Android smartphones under Rs 7,000 Here are six best Android smartphones in the sub-Rs7000 category. These devices offer value for money and come with the latest features and specifications. More Technology News»

		Education
		Infosys plans Masters, Doctorate programmes Infosys is looking at creating an Infosys Masters — and may be even a Doctorate — programme. PU ranking: Academicians, industry experts, students to brainstorm today Just after the rankings were released, the VC had talked about materializing plans that have been in the pipeline in the recent past. Madhya Pradesh CM to lay foundation stone for Shramoday school Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the state's first 'Shramoday' school on November 2, at Mugaliya Chhap in Bhopal for the children of labourers on the lines of Navodaya Vidyalayas. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hospitals plan stroke mgmt teams for faster treatmen Every day, around 100 Mumbaikars suffer stroke or brain attack but barely 10% of them manage to reach hospital in time for treatment. Recognizing this emergency, city hospitals are planning special stroke management teams. BMC report shows no sign of dengue cases declining The incidence of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, across Mumbai is not showing any signs of reducing, indicates the BMC weekly health report. 'When will state implement panel's suggestions to protect women?' The Bombay high court on Tuesday questioned the state government about the implementation of the recommendations of a panel set up to suggest measures to prevent crime against women. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops assault reporter in Trilokpuri A journalist working with Nav Bharat Times was allegedly assaulted by a group of policemen when he had visited the riot-hit Trilokpuri on Tuesday. Drone helps police scan Trilokpuri locality The search operation started on Monday evening after procuring warrants. Cops formed several teams comprising a senior officer, women personnel and constables, who were supported by Rapid Action Force sleuths. RTR flyover OK, but PWD gets 2 weeks for diversions Giving its conditional nod to PWD’s ambitious project to construct a three-lane flyover parallel to the RTR one, the Delhi high court said traffic police must decongest alternative routes within two weeks to ensure smooth flow of traffic. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Building collapses killing 80-year-old Built of mud, the five decade-old building was leaning dangerously and crashed within minutes of developing huge cracks, eyewitnesses said. Bangalore needs independent body to promote its heritage Thanks to the vigilance of citizens of Bangalore, Balabrooie has been saved. Let’s hope that the character of the building will be preserved and enhanced by putting it to a use that reflects the cultural heritage of the city. Govt to give heritage tag to only 6 Bangalore structures The most prominent among those excluded from the list is Balabrooie guest house, which was saved by citizens recently. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Experts Stress On Recording Rise In Sea Surface Temperature Authorities must immediately launch a study on the possible rise in sea surface temperature near Visakhapatnam, which could have caused the first-ever cyclone hitting the Port City, climate change experts said. India is the low birth weight capital of the world: CCMB Low birth weight of babies is a result of vitamin B12 deficiency in India. Wells in Telangana may go dry, says report In what could be more bad news for the Telangana government, the state groundwater department warned that wells in several parts of the state are likely to go dry. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Start razing Ooty illegal buildings: HC Nilgiris is set to witness a spate of demolitions as the Madras high court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to start razing unauthorized structures after clearing 945 pending review pleas of violators. DMK's grand alliance plan hits roadblock DMK's grand plan to forge a larger alliance, comprising the opposition parties, to take on the ruling AIADMK in the 2016 assembly election seems to have hit a few roadblocks. `People in forest fringes must learn to live with animals' N Kannappan of Kuppepalayam village, nestled in the foot-hills of western ghats in rural Coimbatore, has reduced farming from his ten acre land to just two acres and hurriedly finishes harvest. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Tazia panel requests AMC to resurface city roads Ahead of the Muharram procession, city’s Tazia committee has written to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), requesting the civic body to resurface roads and repair streetlights on the procession’s route. Beware of lion: Threat that keeps intruders away in Greater Gir In the Greater Gir, lions are not only tolerated by humans, but it appears that humans in the area also assiduously cultivate the company of the magnificent beasts. Amit Shah to participate in Chhath celebrations One of the most revered festivals of Bihar, Chhath is set to get bigger this year as BJP president and Naranpura MLA Amit Shah is expected to participate in the celebrations in the city on Wednesday evening. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Postal dept reaps benefit from teaching vacancies Postal department is reaping benefits from the new job vacancies for youths by the state and central governments. A glaring example is purchase of Indian postal orders (IPO) worth Rs 1.25 crore by applicants in ongoing recruitment drive for LT grade posts in the month of October. Civil Services Mains from Dec 14 nion Public Service Commission (UPSC) had declared the schedule of Civil Services Mains Examination-2014. The examination would be held from December 14 to 20 in two sessions. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) too has declared the schedule of Combined State Lower Subordinate Services Mains examination. It would start from December 21, posing problem for those aspirants who have qualified in both. UP Board reverts to offline centre allocation Following UP Madhyamik Siksha Parishad secretary reportedly seeking voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) over discrepancies in examination centre allocation process, the state government has issued fresh guidelines for the process. On its part, the Parishad has fixed November 19 as the last date for the allocation of centres. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Most wanted' Nachika surrenders before police Alleged Maoist linkman Nachika Linga surrendered before the police at Bhaliaput village in Koraput district in the presence of a large number of villagers and elected panchayat members on Tuesday. Project to check spread of mastitis The Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has launched a new programme to check the spread of mastitis among cattle in the state. Keep abattoirs clean: Centre to state government A parliamentary committee has asked the state government to take steps to ensure that abattoirs maintain hygiene. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman murders uncle to grab his property A middle-aged woman conspired with three others to murder her uncle, who lived alone, to lay hand on his property. Unraveling the murder mystery police said all accused have been arrested. They include two women and two male members. Locals in Bhopal celebrate Raahgiri Day at Upper Lake Running in its sixth week, it was yet another amazing start to the Sunday at Raahgiri Day, where it was all naach-gaana, Raahgirs clicking pictures and cyclists and skaters moving around Upper Lake. Shahdol hospital registration cancelled after wrong injection A day after a woman was allegedly administered an injection meant for animal at a private hospital in Shahdol district, registration of hospital was cancelled on Monday evening. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Badal will soon give 'panth in danger' call: Amarinder "Knowing Badal so well, I am sure that he will start saying 'panth in danger' the moment he realizes that Chandigarh ploy is not working," Amarinder said in a statement issued here. Cocaine market fast-growing in Punjab: Shashikant The retired cop has based his assertion on the feedback from drug addicts he met during the course of his tour of different areas of Punjab as part of his campaign against drugs. Locals tie 2 African students with pole for theft, hand them over to police Accusing three African students of theft, a group of locals here tied two of them with a pole on the roadside before handing them over to police. More Chandigarh News»

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