News Digest: Lalu, Nitish to campaign jointly in Jharkhand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 05, 2014
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		India
		Lalu, Nitish to campaign jointly in Jharkhand Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar will campaign together for the Jharkhand assembly election. Dissent over pact with Jharkhand party, BJP not worried BJP's first cut of 63 candidates for elections to the 81-strong state assembly has drawn protests with three leaders resigning over ticket distribution. Maoist faction shadow over elections There are fresh concerns over the ability of Maoists or their splinter groups to disrupt the assembly elections following Monday's killing of seven villagers of Gumla district by activists of Maoist splinter People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). More India News»

		Business
		Public sector banks deposit rates cut by up to 100 bps Leading public sector banks have lowered some of their term deposit rates by up to 100 basis points as credit growth remains sluggish and liquidity in money markets has improved (100 basis points = 1 percentage point). Arun Jaitley's A-team to push key reforms The government on Monday promoted 22 officers to secretary rank, while undertaking another change in the finance ministry. Maruti unveils India's cheapest automatic car Automatic cars will get a major push in India as Maruti Suzuki on Monday drove in the Alto automatic at Rs 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the cheapest version in the country. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate talks: India mulls shift in stand After trade, the Narendra Modi government is now contemplating a strategic shift during talks, delinking India’s position from China. Air pollution halves India's potential grain yields Air pollution seems to have a direct, negative impact on grain production in India, a study warned on Monday, with recent increases in smog decreasing projected yields by half. Fight to save endangered Indus dolphins, turtles Conservationists are fighting to save the dolphin as well as the river's black spotted turtle, at risk from poachers who hunt it to sell to collectors and traditional medicine dealers. More Environment News»

		World
		Mexican mayor, wife detained in case of 43 missing Mexico's most-wanted couple, accused of running their town as a drug fiefdom and ordering an attack that killed six and left 43 college students missing, were caught on Tuesday in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood of Mexico City where they were hiding. Ukraine supports peace, but ready for war: Poroshenko Ukraine remains committed to a peace process with pro-Russian separatists, but is rearming and prepared for war should they attempt to launch a new offensive, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday. 4 killed in shootout near US embassy in Albania A shootout at a nightclub in Albania has left four people dead, and a lawmaker whose son was detained as a suspect in the case has resigned. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bryan Adams: His songs for Bollywood films On the singer's birthday today, we celebrate the global appeal of his art by trying to list his songs that would make for a great inclusion in Bollywood films. Detective Byomkesh Bakshi actress accused of shoplifting Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee who is all set to do her debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in Detective Byomkesh Bakshi has been accused of shoplifting at a jewellery boutique in Singapore. Suresh Oberoi frontrunner for the Censor Board Chairperson? After controversy dogged the Central Board Of Film Certification post the arrest of CEO Rakesh Kumar on alleged bribery charges mid-August, we hear that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is doing away with the CEO post altogether More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists see mechanism for spontaneous HIV 'cure' French scientists said on Tuesday they had found the genetic mechanism by which two HIV-infected men may have experienced a "spontaneous cure", and said it offered a new strategy in the fight against AIDS. New test identifies snake from DNA in bite marks, makes treatment easier The main reason why over 46,000 Indians die every year from poisonous snakebites is that it takes a long time — hours in most cases — to identify the snake. Working in abnormal shifts can impair brain power: Study Working in abnormal or long shifts could be impairing your brain power — equivalent to almost six and a half years’ worth of natural, age-related cognitive decline. More Science News»

		Sports
		ISL: Chennaiyin FC draw 1-1 against Atletico de Kolkata Atletico de Kolkata's Luis Garcia and Chennaiyin FC's Elano Blumer scored a goal each as the two sides shared points in their Indian Super League clash. Rathore jr wins gold at Asian Shotgun Championships This was India's third gold in the continental tournament. Rathore shot 114 out of 125 to win the junior trap event in a shoot-off. Japan's Kei Nishikori goes from Project 45 to Elite 8 Japan's Kei Nishikori will achieve another milestone when he becomes the first player from the Asian continent to compete at the ATP World Tour Finals. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Big-screen battle: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 In our detailed comparison of the two giant screen phones, we pitted them against each other. Here are the results… Airtel raises postpaid rentals by 12% in Delhi-NCR "Effective Dec 3 2014, bill plan rental for your Airtel mobile will be revised from Rs 199 per month to Rs 224 per month," Airtel said in a message to its customers. 10 new features in Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Android 5.0 brings with it a number of visual changes and adds new features. Here’s a look at 10 new features of Android Lollipop More Technology News»

		Education
		5 months on, meet held for new IITs Five months after the NDA government announced new IITs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the HRD ministry has convened a meeting of state government officials and existing IIT directors to fast track the new institutions. DU re-exam: Parent to file PIL Delhi University restoring re-evaluation will help the FYUP and future batches but not the 2014 graduates. IIT-Kharagpur student offered Rs 91 lakh salary package A month away from final placements, IIT-Kharagpur students are being flooded with pre-placement offers with a 20 per cent increase this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Trash bin crunch hits cleanliness drive The central government’s Swachh Abhiyaan campaign may take a hit in Mumbai as the BMC is facing an acute shortage of community bins. 26-year-old new mom is city's 10th dengue victim this year : A 26-year-old new mother became the fourth victim of dengue in a week in the city when she passed away at Dalvie Hospital, Pedder Road, on Monday night, even as three resident doctors from KEM Hospital, Parel, were admitted to the hospital with dengue. Berths by Saturday or no support, Sena warns BJP The protracted end- game in the battle of wills between Shiv Sena and BJP seems to have entered a decisive phase, with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray looking set to force the issue on his own terms. Sena has told state BJP in no uncertain terms that it will not back the Devendra Fadnavis ministry if the CM doesn’t induct Sena ministers into his cabinet by Saturday. Sena’s ultimatum has been conveyed to BJP, a key functionary said. But BJP is in no mood to yield to its ex-ally’s demands, party sources said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		I'm out, others must get space: Sheila Dikshit Ex-CM Sheila Dikshit leads a less hectic life at her Nizamuddin home. With Capital heading for polls again, Ambika Pandit spoke to her on a wide range of issues. HC commutes rapist's death Concluding that a 56-year-old man who raped and murdered a three-year-old girl can be reformed, the Delhi high court has commuted his death sentence to life. DTC may provide bus link to Nepal State-run Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is likely to be roped in by the central government to start daily bus service from Delhi to Kathmandu and Pokhara in Nepal. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Associates made a video of gang rape' While two robbers barged into a house and gang-raped the mother of a 7-month-old child in HSR Layout, Southeast Bangalore, on October 24, their two associates videographed the act with their cellphones. Crime wave rattles HSR Layout Spread across seven sectors and split among two police sta tions as well as a police outpost, HSR Layout is proving to be one of the biggest headaches for Bangalore police. Andhra Pradesh's Naidu 2.0 set to steal IT mojo from Bengaluru Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday lived up to the tech-friendly image he had built for himself in his previous tenure as head of his state ten years ago. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		University of Hyderabad in the dock over research scholar's suicide A probe led by a former Supreme Court judge, looking into the death of dalit research scholar Madari Venkatesh last year, slammed the University of Hyderabad (UoH) for gross administrative lapses that could have abetted the suicide. Completed stretch of ORR awaits inauguration by CM The Telangana government has drawn grand plans for constructing outer ring roads (ORRs) in Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Sangareddy, Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda towns, but the one proposed for Hyderabad as part of the ‘Global City’ initiative, has not been yet been completed. Seven years have elapsed since ORR works began in Hyderabad, but another one and half years are reportedly required for the 158-km ORR to be completed. Organisers of 'Kiss of Love' at UoH booked Gachibowli police on Monday registered a case against organizers of the ‘Kiss of Love’ at University of Hyderabad (UoH) for smooching publicly in the name of protest within the varsity premises a day before. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Subs challenge India's control over sea routes China has said that submarines docking in Colombo are routine calls and are for refueling in anti-piracy missions in Gulf of Aden. Kin often hint at withdrawal of medication They bear the pain and wait for death. Congress needs course correction: Karti Chidambaram AICC member Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union minister P Chidambaram, on Tuesday said Congress needed to carry out course correction after the exit of G K Vasan, especially given the rebel leader's plans to launch a new outfit. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vibrant MoUs have 61% success rate With barely two months left for the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit (VGGIS), the state government is leaving no stone unturned to make the upcoming event a grand success. Muharram solemn and peaceful in Ahmedabad The citizens observed the tenth day of Muharram, Yavme Ashura, on Tuesday and mourned the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain and his 72 followers in the battle of Karbala. Surrogate Shravan for cheated parents Surrogate Shravan for all cheated parents: Raju Belani is a real estate agent by profession. Raju’s work profile also includes becoming a son to any parent who has been duped by their own children of properties and thrown out to fend for themselves. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Group D of RRC exam to be held from Nov 3 Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) will be conducting the group D examination in the city on Sunday. This examination is going to be organized in five phases every Sunday starting from November 3 and finally ending on November 30. Extra coaches have also been attached in the trains to bring the candidates. Hindu family performs Azadari for 65 years It is a unique example of camaraderie and Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. A devout Hindu family performs Azadari to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Hyena, not wolf creating terror in Gonda: Forest dept The animal thought to be wolf and creating terror in the past few days at Gonda district, turns out to be hyena. On Saturday, the team of forest department claimed it on the basis of pug marks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Suffocated, old woman dies near Puri shrine An elderly woman died and three other women fell sick amid a teeming crowd outside Jagannath Temple in Puri on Monday.Identity of the woman from Ganjam district, is yet to be ascertained. Govt team to study BU infrastructure A high-level team of the higher education department will visit Berhampur University (BU) on November 8. Tribal products at your doorstep You can now buy authentic tribal products from the hinterlands of Odisha right at your doorstep. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Siblings murder auto driver over petty issue An auto-rickshaw driver was killed by three armed people in Kabeetpura, here late on Sunday night. Gas NGOs threaten stir for extra relief Bhopal Gas disaster survivors have threatened to go an indefinite fast in New Delhi in support of additional compensation. 9K MT coal goes missing from MP thermal plants again Coal continues to disappear from thermal power plants of the state at an unfailing regularity every month. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Girl child gets Haryana govt attention Expressing concern over the skewed sex ratio in Haryana, the Khattar government on Tuesday announced that it will formulate a new scheme to ensure financial security of the girls right from their birth. 'BJP has potential to emerge as largest party' BJP's new Punjab affairs incharge and Agra MP Ram Shankar Katheria on Tuesday said that BJP has the potential to emerge as the largest party in the state in the 2017 polls. Himachal losing tea battle to Uttarakhand While Uttarakhand is rapidly increasing its area under tea plantation to promote tea tourism, Himachal Pradesh is struggling to do the same due to reluctance of people. More Chandigarh News»

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