News Digest: Cong taunts BJP for inducting 'tainted' minister

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 10, 2014
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		India
		Cong taunts BJP for inducting 'tainted' minister Congress slammed BJP’s Cabinet expansion as flying in the face of the Supreme Court order of August 27 that asked the government to desist from installing tainted persons as ministers. Karan Singh's son Ajatshatru joins BJP Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls where BJP hopes to make big gains, Cong leader Karan Singh’s son Ajatshatru Singh joined the party in the presence of BJP chief Amit Shah, hours after the first expansion of PM Narendra Modi’s Cabinet on Sunday afternoon. Old and young flock to Berlin Wall to mark 25 years of the fall For the past one decade that Angelika Laumer has been conducting guided tours of the Berlin Wall Memorial, this weekend, she says with a half-smile, is going to be the most memorable. More India News»

		Business
		Flipkart to raise fresh funds at $10 billion valuation India's largest online commerce player Flipkart is in the market to raise anywhere between $500 million and $1 billion in a fresh financing round. 'Only 37% graduates employable, women beat men' An assessment of three lakh students across 29 states and seven Union territories has found only 37% to be employable with women candidates faring better than men. Healthcare biggies eye SevenHills Well-known foreign and Indian names are eyeing to acquire SevenHills Healthcare. More Business News»

		Environment
		Biomass burning a major source of pollution in India Vehicles, air conditioners and industries may be the usual suspects contributing to the rise in pollution levels across the country, but the practice of biomass burning is an equal threat, if not bigger. Green tribunal issues notice to govt over Chambal river pollution The National Green Tribunal, central zone has issued notices to the principal secretaries (urban development and forests & environment) and the district collector of Kota seeking a reply on discharge of industrial effluent, mainly from thermal power plants, and sewerage water into Chambal river. Wildlife enthusiasts capture the 'unsung story' of Bhadra The Unsung is the first documentary film on the forest spread across Chikmagalur and Shivamogga More Environment News»

		World
		Iraqi officials say ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi wounded in air strike Two Iraqi officials and state television say an airstrike in western Iraq wounded the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Pentagon officials said they had no information on such a strike or al-Baghdadi being wounded. UK Falklands veteran looks for kin of soldier he killed British soldier Gordon Hoggan still has horrifying nightmares about killing an Argentinian marine with his bayonet during the Falklands War. Fight against ISIS now in new phase: Obama The deployment of an additional 1,500 American troops to Iraq marks a “new phase” in the campaign against ISIS jihadists, US President Barack Obama said on Sunday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Nigaar Khan: Gauahar is far more headstrong than me Nigaar Khan is all set to make a wild card entry in the Bigg Boss house today. The actress was offered the show last year, but couldn’t take it up owing to her busy schedule What makes Randeep Hooda's Rang Rasiya special Randeep Hooda is known for stretching his limits with each role he does. After playing a Haryanvi kidnapper in Highway, he will now be seen as a painter in the contemporary film Rang Rasiya. Kapoor Khandaan: Meet the less famous members More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Sex will be just for fun by 2050 as we all switch to IVF, Pill inventor claims One of the developers of the contraceptive pill has predicted his own invention will become redundant as more people choose to be sterilized, making sex purely recreational by 2050. Higgs Boson not discovered yet: Study The elusive Higgs Boson may not have been discovered despite claims of it being detected last year, according to a new study. Shape-shifting aircraft wings clear Nasa test Nasa has successfully flight-tested a revolutionary shape-changing aircraft flap for the first time, which could pave the way for lighter, quieter and more fuel-efficient airliners. More Science News»

		Sports
		Nico Rosberg wins Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix Nico Rosberg kept alive his world title hopes when he won Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton. Chess: Anand fails as Carlsen takes early lead Magnus Carlsen drew the first blood by defeating challenger Viswanathan Anand in the second game of the World Chess Championship on Sunday. India beat Australia, win hockey Test series 3-1 The Indian men's hockey team delivered a fantastic performance to defeat World Champions Australia 3-1 to win their third successive match and clinch the four-match Test series 3-1. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Indian e-commerce to be worth $20 billion by 2015: Report The report said currently online travel dominates the e-commerce market but in the future, e-tailing will drive the growth. 19 crazy facts about Bill Gates's $123 million Washington mansion It took Bill Gates seven years and $63 million to build his Medina, Washington estate, named Xanadu 2.0. 10 horrible tech habits you must get rid of We're all guilty of it. There are plenty of times when we do things simply because they're easier or more convenient — even though they may be damaging to the gadgets we use every day. More Technology News»

		Education
		Vidya Sagar invites applications for certificate course in human rights Vidya Sagar, a Chennai-based organization working for the benefit of persons with disabilities, is offering a certificate course in human rights with focus on disability rights. Puducherry professional colleges admission scam: One more arrested Sleuths of the Puducherry crime branch – criminal investigation department have arrested an assistant engineer with the Tenkasi municipality, in Tamil Nadu, in connection with a professional colleges admission scam. Haryana to develop state universities as 'centres of excellence' Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said his government plans to develop the state's universities as 'centres of excellence'. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Times Lit Fest: For true power, give up its trappings Power-like religion, technology or love-is only as good as the use we make of it. There's nothing inherently villainous about it, except that it tempts us to awaken the villain within. Kalyan youths' kin lose hope The families of three youths from Kalyan, who had reportedly joined militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Raqqa, said they are getting increasingly worried as they have not received a single phone call from any of the three youths over the two months. Mumbaikars come out, take over their roads If a picture could tell a thousand words, then there were 15,000 and more fascinating snapshots on a 6.5km stretch between Bandra and Santacruz on Sunday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		NCR has five ministers in Cabinet now The national capital region (NCR) now has five members in the Union ministry with Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad finding pride of place that had been missing in recent years. Rampal ashram turns into fortress Despite all the preparations and heavy deployment in the area, police in Haryana’s Hisar district failed to arrest preacher Sant Rampal from his Satlok Ashram here on Sunday. Verdict on former railway minister murder case today A trial court here is likely to pronounce its verdict on a case relating to the murder of former railway minister LN Mishra at a function in Bihar nearly 40 years ago on Monday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Allows us to collect more fees, say Bengaluru schools The Karnataka State Private Schools Managements Association (KSPSMA) will petition primary and education minister Kimmane Ratnakar on Monday seeking permission to collect additional fees from parents to install CCTVs in school buildings and GPS in their buses here. Upcoming IT zone hots up Nandi realty Between Karahalli and Majjigehosahalli lie Belmont and Belle Vue. Xanadu is next door to Chikkasagarahalli, there’s Hillsborough and Canterbury too. Green initiatives put Bengaluru folk on the saddle The bicycle is no longer a poor man’s mode of transportation; instead, it’s acquired multiple meanings, a green statement, a fitness marker, a style quotient and so on. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Man murders wife suspecting infidelity Two persons, including a married woman, were murdered in separate incidents in the city since Saturday night. TDP MLA defects to TRS Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA from Parkal Ch Dharma Reddy on Sunday formally joined the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). Some ryots demand hike in compensation The cabinet sub-committee on land pooling was accorded a rousing reception at Nelapadu village in Tulluru mandal on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Disability pension for army officer who took VRS Trashing the army’s arguments to deny disability pension to a woman officer, the Chennai bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal has directed the defence ministry to pay up the benefit. 9 out of 10 roads relaid in Trustpuram, residents of one left hanging In certain parts of the city authorities have developed an entire locality but neglected a single road. Rs 2.5 crore renovation plans for park in Gopalapuram Sports lovers of South Chennai have a reason to rejoice as the corporation has drawn up a 2.5 crore renovation plan for the playground at Conran Smith Road in Gopalapuram. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		After Maninagar, bikers maul Narol After hooligans went on rampage in Maninagar on Saturday evening, a group of 10 to 12 people on bikes ransacked three hotels near Narol Circle late on Sunday night. Torrent not to hike power tariff for now While Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has moved a proposal to Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) to hike power tariff by Rs 0.37 per unit to recover fuel charges, a similar proposal by Torrent Power Ltd (TPL) has been put on hold by GERC. BJP's Gujarat in charge launches membership drive Dr Dinesh Sharma, mayor of Lucknow and the new in charge of the Gujarat BJP, in his first visit to the state, met party leaders from all the districts and also did the formality of making the chief minister Anandiben Patel and state party president R C Faldu members again to mark the beginning of a new membership drive. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Protest to seek CBI probe into SSC irregularities Scores of aspirants of Combined Graduate Level Exams-2013 on Saturday staged a semi-nude protest at the statue of Chandrasekhar Azad in Azad Park demanding CBI probe into alleged irregularities and organised cheating in exams conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Modi's appeal fails to kick off Khadi sale Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to youngsters to buy and promote khadi, is yet to leave the desired impact on sale of khadi products in the city. Nehru defied British, made salt at Allahabad Although much has been written and said about the famous Namak Satyagrah undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi, only a few would know that a similar disobedience movement was carried out by Jawaharlal Nehru at Sangam city way back on April 11, 1930. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Tainted' Tirupati attends policy plan body meet The presence of Hi-Tech Group chief Tirupati Panigrahi, who is out on bail after spending over a year in jail for alleged fraudulent land deals, in the policy planning body (PPB) meeting here on Friday to decide on technical courses' admission modalities has raised eyebrows. Invest in poverty eradication: Expert India should invest more in eradication of poverty and ensure cleanliness before it can aspire to become a global leader in medical research, Nobel laureate for medicine (1998) Ferid Murad said here on Saturday. Jumbo herd wreaks havoc in Nilgiri It is early winter. And elephants in a big herd have once again arrived in Nilgiri block, trudging all the way from Dalma forest in Jharkhand to devour crops in fields and houses. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Objectionable post on social media sparks tension in Jabalpur Tension prevailed at Katangi tehsil in Jabalpur district on Sunday after a group of people pelted stones at the police. Fugitive SIMI operatives suspect in MP bank heist Five members of banned Students' Islamic Movement of India who escaped during the Khandwa jailbreak in October, are suspected to be involved in the bank heist in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district on Saturday. Breaking of rules, rulers continue in MP schools Students in the state are having a rough time in their schools. In the last 18 months, more than a 100 odd cases of corporal punishment have been lodged at the child's panel. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sampla's success story: Plumber to minister About two-and-a-half decades ago, a bereaved and young dalit Vijay Sampla, then 27, was trying to find his feet against the oppressive landlords of Jalandhar's Sofi Pind. Birender is BJP's new Jat face With this move, the saffron party is trying to project Birender, who is the grandson of towering Jat leader Sir Chhotu Ram, as BJP's Jat face in the country. Property registry to be delivered at home in Haryana Haryana government today said it is working on a new policy to check corruption during immovable property registration at revenue offices in the state. More Chandigarh News»

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