News Digest: Stakes high for Raje, Pilot as civic poll war kicks off

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 12, 2014
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		India
		Stakes high for Raje, Pilot as civic poll war kicks off Chief minister Vasundhara Raje and Congress state president Sachin Pilot are once again locked in a high stake political venture, as election campaign for 46 municipalities in the state got into full swing on Tuesday. People want results and BJP has shown it can deliver: Upadhyay Satish Upadhyay spoke on BJP's roadmap for assembly polls. G K Vasan to launch new party in Tamil Nadu on November 28 Former Union minister G K Vasan, who split the Congress in Tamil Nadu recently, will formally launch his party and hold its first public rally in the state in Trichy on November 28. More India News»

		Business
		Snapdeal leaves shoppers high and dry on sales day Snapdeal, one of the country’s largest online retailers, did a Flipkart on Tuesday, failing to deliver on its promises of big discounts and speedy deliveries on its Savings Day sale. New oil and gas contracts may be tough on investors The petroleum ministry is looking to rework several of the contentious clauses in the proposed model revenue sharing contract. Coal auction to ensure gains reach power consumers An inter-ministerial panel on Tuesday discussed the contours of the methodology for setting reserve price for coal block auction. More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution set to rise in Indian cities: Report If current trends of vehicle population, fuel and emission standards persist in India, PM 2.5 (particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers) emissions will increase three times and NOx (Nitrogen oxide) will rise five times in the coming years, a new report revealed on Tuesday. David Attenborough lobbies for new park to save rare possum One of the world's most famous naturalists, Sir David Attenborough is leading the charge for a new national park to be created in the Australian state of Victoria. Migratory birds, fish and mammals get new UN protection Polar bears, whales, sharks and gazelles were among 31 new species granted new protection status by the UN conservation body, following six days of "intense" talks by leading conservationists. 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
		What is Katrina's poster doing in Aditya's living room? If you walk into Aditya Roy Kapur’s Bandra home, a canvas and a portfolio poster of Katrina Kaif will catch your attention almost immediately Collective IQ of BB inmates is less than room temp' Right from the moment he entered Colors’ TRP-grossing reality show this season, actor singer choreographer and gay icon Sushant Divgikar made it clear that he has a mind of his own and he would play the game on his own terms 'India should relax more around LGBT issues' Lana Wachowski (formerly known as Larry Wachowski) and Andy (Andrew Wachowski), known popularly as the Wachowskis and formerly as the Wachowski Brothers, are American film directors, screenwriters and producers More Entertainment News»

		Science
		No pulse for 45 minutes, new mom revives A Florida mother is home and tending to her newborn less than a month after surviving without a pulse for 45 minutes following complications from a routine cesarean section. 'Kissing bug' disease: Should you be worried about chagas? Researchers at the annual gathering of tropical medicine experts have warned of a deadly disease from abroad that is threatening world health. They weren't talking about Ebola, but chagas, the "kissing bug" disease. Scientists say brains of regular marijuana smokers are smaller - but work faster A new study into the effects of cannabis has discovered that regular users have smaller brains than those who never smoke the substance. More Science News»

		Sports
		World Chess: Anand beats Carlsen in third game Viswanathan Anand finally ended his drought against Magnus Carlsen as he defeated the reigning champion in the third game of the World Chess Championship. Old master Federer tames Nishikori at Tour Finals Roger Federer produced another masterly display to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2 and move a step closer to the semifinals at the ATP World Tour Finals. Hosts FC Pune City held 1-1 by Chennaiyin FC Valencia's equaliser in the 58th minute denied hosts FC Pune City a victory as they were held to 1-1 draw by Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League fixture. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Huawei Honor 6 review: High-end specs at affordable price Is the Honor 6 worth its Rs 20,000 price tag? Here is our review. Apple's enterprise assault gets into higher gear Apple Inc is embarking on its most aggressive expansion yet onto corporate turf, hiring a dedicated sales force to talk with potential clients like Citigroup Inc and working in concert with a dozen or so developers, two sources familiar with its plans say. 10 Android battery life tips and tricks Batteries are growing bigger with every passing year, but we're not seeing a huge benefit because our Android devices are demanding more and more out of them. More Technology News»

		Education
		Bar Council of India allows DU's fresh law graduates to enrol provisionally The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Tuesday allowed fresh law graduates of Delhi University to get themselves provisionally enrolled as advocates. President asks to establish norms for learning outcomes He said with the proliferation of education, we must guard against the tendency to allow quality to take a backseat. Polish envoy tells students they are India's future Poland's ambassador to India, Tomasz Lukaszuk, urged students of a school here that they should see themselves as India's strength, and understand that the future of their country, its progress, greater acceptance and recognition in the international comity of nations, was in their hands. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Pro-Vidarbha slogans wiped out from records The 'Jai Vidarbha', 'Namo, Namo' and other such slogans shouted by newly-elected members during their oath-taking in the assembly have been wiped out from the records. Sena clings to hope as talks with BJP restart again Shiv Sena-BJP talks were resumed on Tuesday with Hindutva as the common ground, triggering speculation that the estranged allies may bury their differences and join hands ahead of the trust vote scheduled on Wednesday. Principal secy shunted, PR dept revamped Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday shunted principal secretary Ashish Kumar Singh to the State Industrial and Investment Corporation as managing director, considered an insignificant assignment. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Domestic helps to knock Modi's door Now, domestic workers, under the banner of National Platform for Domestic Workers, a group of NGOs, have decided to knock on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s door. In driver's seat after slogging in captivity At a public hearing organized by NGO group National Platform for Domestic Workers in the capital, 24-year-old Rinki Rota’s story stands out from others. NDMC plant for waste New Delhi Municipal Council will now manage green waste locally in its parks and gardens. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Man thrashed for raping minor An angry neighbourhood lay in wait for an alleged rapist, tied him up and thrashed him before handing him over to police on Monday night. Four Bangalore University professors accuse HoD of sexual harassment Four senior women faculty members of the Centre for Kannada Studies, Bangalore University, have accused their head of department, Honnu Siddartha, of sexually harassing them. Karnataka gets legal go-ahead for project Armed with the legal opinion that it has ownership over Mekedatu, the Karnataka government has ignored Tamil Nadu's opposition and decided to go ahead with a reservoir there. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Naidu may opt for new international airport The state government is reportedly having second thoughts on converting the existing Gannavaram airport into an international airport. Desam leaders on land-buying spree Amid rumours that the AP government would increase the compensation for land losers in the capital region, even ruling TDP leaders have joined the rush to buy land in and around Tulluru mandal. AP, Karnataka agree to upgrade 60-yr-old Tungabhadra canal Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are competing with each other for a bigger slice of the IT pie and attracting industrial investment. But they put their rivalry aside on Monday for a common cause -modernizing the 60-year-old Tungabhdara canal, the lifeline for farmers in both states. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Eye cancer in kids goes undetected When Joel and his wife Sharon snapped several photographs of their one-month-old son, they were surprised to notice a white glow in one of his eyes in all the photographs. Hot broth soothes common cold, flu in Chennai A group of labourers squatted on the pavement outside the store. No privatisation plan for Chennai airport Travellers will have to make do with existing facilities at Chennai airport as the ministry of civil aviation is yet to zero in on a method to develop and operate the airport. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		CAG takes 'Aswachh' Gujarat to task Though Gujarat claims to be the vanguard of Indian states working for the swachchta revolution championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has discovered an untidy record.  Gujarat govt develops cold feet after making voting a must Barely a week after passing the bill to make voting compulsory in civic body polls, the Gujarat government has developed cold feet over making it a law. But the second key provision of the bill - 50% reservation for women in local bodies - will made effective immediately. 'Manual scavenging still practised in developed Gujarat' The CAG's report on Tuesday revealed that the prohibited practice of carrying night soil is still prevalent in the 'developed state of Gujarat'. The auditor has cited cases listed in the 2011 census report. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks report in ex-min's DA case Taking a serious note of slow pace of investigation by vigilance department in the DA case against former cabinet minister Rakesh Dhar Tripathi, the Allahabad High Court has directed the state counsel to submit further report in respect of the disproportionate property, which related to the year 2007 to 2011. AAP takes up extensive exercise to form volunteer groups for assembly polls With the possibility of fresh assembly elections that might be announced in Delhi shortly, volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) have taken up an extensive exercise to form “volunteers groups” in Sangam city who would be canvassing for party candidates in Delhi once the elections are declared. Municipality demolished house in 1931 where Nehru was born House number 77 at Meerganj locality, where first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born in 1889, no more exists today. The rented accommodation was demolished in 1931 by the then municipality as part of its development drive, much after the Nehru family moved out. Its exact location is now unknown. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Rayagada admn orders probe into sale of twins Rayagada district administration on Monday ordered a probe into the alleged sale of twin girls by an anganwadi worker. Jharsuguda-Barpali rail link to be ready by 2017 Centre is pushing for completion of the 52-km long Jharsuguda-Barpali (Sundargarh) rail link in Ib valley region of Odisha by December 2017. Visitors queue up to change soiled notes Baliyatra is the new stop for exchanging old, soiled and mutilated notes with brand new currency. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BPEd mess: BU VC heaps blame on national council Barkatullah University vice-chancellor MD Tiwari has blamed National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE) for “pathetic condition of BPEd colleges” with hardly any infrastructure, but they still provide degrees. Kiss of love: Bhopal youths to take up cudgels against moral policing After Kerala and Delhi , kiss of love has reached Bhopal. It is likely to be organized by the end of this week. A Facebook page created on November 9 has already received huge response for the mode of protest against moral policing. HC stays dacoity case against Gwalior municipal chief Madhya Pradesh high court has stayed proceedings initiated by a lower court against former commissioner of Gwalior Municipal Corporation and his subordinates under provisions of state’s Anti-Dacoity Act and robbery. The order was issued a couple of days ago. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Nadda had sought Chaturvedi's repatriation to Haryana TOI has accessed Nadda’s letter to then health minister Harsh Vardhan in June, urging him to revert Chaturvedi to his parent cadre (Haryana). 'State customers cheated most by private insurers' People of Punjab, particularly farmers, top the list of clients cheated by private insurance companies in the region. 8 of 2 families die in accident Eight members of two families, including two women and children, died in a road accident near Ramgarh village on Barnala-Moga road on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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