News Digest: Govt unblocks all 32 websites

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, January 11, 2015
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		India
		Govt unblocks all 32 websites The government has ordered ISPs to unblock the 32 websites that had been blocked last month for hosting “jihadi propaganda”. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena likely to visit India next month ri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is likely to make India his first port of call after PM Narendra Modi invited him to New Delhi. SC orders closure of chain of schools run by Chennai-based trust Supreme Court has ordered closure of a chain of schools run by a Chennai-based Trust without government approval and directed it to pay Rs 15,000 to the parents of each of its students. More India News»

		Business
		Diageo India merger with USL gets shareholder nod Minority shareholders of United Spirits Ltd (USL) have voted in favour of a special company resolution that will see the transfer of business of Diageo India to USL, a strategic move which only 45 days ago was rejected by the same set of shareholders. Next round of 2G, 3G airwaves auctions from February 25 The next round of spectrum auction in 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and 2100MHz will start from February 25, it was announced here Saturday. Rupee movement not in sync with fundamentals, says India Ratings The movement in the rupee value is not in line with improvements in the fundamentals of Indian economy, India Ratings & Research has said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Orangutan returns to Indonesian wild, but abandons son A once-blind female orangutan who regained her sight with surgery has returned to the rain forests of Indonesia's Sumatra island, but with only one of her young twins, an environment group said. More birds visit Chilika Lake The number of feathered guests to the famous Chilika lake in Odisha, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, increased this winter. Karnataka sets up panel to declare eco-zones near national parks The cabinet set up a committee to identify and declare by January 31 eco-sensitive zones around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. More Environment News»

		World
		France prepares for mass anti-terrorism rally The rally Sunday is also a huge security challenge for a nation on alert for more violence, after 17 people and three gunmen were killed over three days of attacks on a satirical newspaper, a kosher supermarket and on police that have left France a changed land. 19 dead, 18 injured in Nigeria market blast: police A suicide bomb attack by a young girl thought to be as young as 10 in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri killed 19 people, police said on Saturday. I kept stepping on bodies: Boko Haram survivor Yanaye Grema hid for three days between a wall and his neighbours’ house, as Boko Haram fighters ransacked his hometown of Baga on the shore of Lake Chad in Nigeria’s far northeast. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bigg Boss 8: Upen Patel to re-enter the house Upen Patel, who was recently evicted from Bigg Boss, will soon return to the house. Varun-Yami's steamy lip-lock from Badlapur! Here’s an exclusive pictureof Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam’s steamy lip-lock from Badlapur. Varun asks if Alia and Sidharth are in love Varun Dhawan who is awaiting the release of his films Badlapur and ABCD 2 made a rather candid statement about his Student of the Year co-stars, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Best friends make best spouses: Study A new economics paper has some old-fashioned ad vice for people navigating the stresses of life: Find a spouse who is also your best friend. Prep up on the new TV set jargon TV companies are right now unveiling their new tellies at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Universal anti-venom for snake bite planned by researchers A universal life-saving anti-venom against the bite of every deadly snake is all set to become a reality. More Science News»

		Sports
		Luis Enrique finds Lionel Messi is 'more than a club' Barcelona's proud motto is "more than a club" and it could easily be applied to star player Lionel Messi given the level of control the Argentina forward exerts. Oscar and Costa send Chelsea clear against Newcastle Chelsea claimed first place outright in the Premier League by beating Newcastle United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge through goals from Oscar and Diego Costa. Stan Wawrinka takes on Bedene in Chennai Open final Defending champion and top seed Stanislas Wawrinka cruised into the Chennai Open final with a straight-sets win over fourth seed David Goffin of Belgium. More Sports News»

		Technology
		A Pakistani extremist wanted me dead, says Mark Zuckerberg Facebook honcho Mark Zuckerberg triggered off an online avalanche of protests, and a war of words between Pakistani trolls and Indian baiters, after revealing in the midst of the Charlie Hedbo imbroglio that a Pakistani extremist had sought to have him sentenced to death because Facebook refused to ban content about Mohammed that offended him. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka: India lives in my heart Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, who shuttles between San Francisco and Bangalore to balance his family and work life, believes that India lives in his heart. 10 unique gadgets unveiled this week The 2015 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was dominated by fitness and wearable gadgets from small startups, some of which raised money via crowd-funding campaign. While most gadgets were me-too, there were few who stood out from the crowd More Technology News»

		Education
		Vedic maths: Not quite adding up Vedic Maths is finding its way into academic curricula in India. But scholars say it's neither Vedic nor very useful for understanding complex mathematical concepts. DU to hand over medical college to Delhi government After Delhi College of Engineering, the University College of Medical Sciences is now on its way out of Delhi University. At the Executive Council meeting on Friday, the university administration reported its conclusion to comply with a Cabinet decision to transfer UCMS to Delhi government. Chhattisgarh Government Dental college to try again for MDS course approval After failing for four consecutive times, the Government Dental College is all to set to try its luck for getting approval for Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) course from the Dental Council of India (DCI) for the 2015-16 academic session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Cop killed chasing juvenile who fled custody A Juhu police constable died in Matunga on Saturday while chasing a juvenile criminal who had escaped from police custody. The deceased was taking the accused to a children's remand home and they were walking near the Matunga station when the incident took place. Visually challenged runner sets sights on better timing Being partially blind has not deterred Manjinder Singh Dhillon from pursuing his passion. The 39-year-old has been participating in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM) since its second edition. Youth day festivities at Ramakrishna Mission By a stroke of good fortune, the memory of Swami Vivekananda remains undiminished beyond his 150th birth anniversary, which was observed in 2013. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		On snow leopard trail in stunning Ladakh Fifteen years on, Tse wang Namgail still re members vividly his first encounter with the snow leopard in the rugged terrain of Ladakh - the latest destination in the Times Passion Trails where 12 enthusiasts will go on the Ladakh Winter Trek. Kids meet kin again thanks to Milap A 12-year-old boy, who had left his home in Bihar because of constant quarrels, was united with his family by the anti-human trafficking unit of Delhi Police’s crime branch on Saturday. In the business of protest Sultan Singh Gautam, the founder of Gautam Book Center, does not give a damn about Flipkart, Amazon and the like. Most of the books he sells—some he publishes himself—are unlikely to be on the radar of people running these companies. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cab cos look to tap Aadhaar for safety Cab aggregat- ors are looking at plugging into the Aadhaar platform to verify driver credentials to make their services safer. Make vacated race course another Lalbagh The race course is hemmed in from all directions. Although the new location hasn’t been identified, the average Bangalurean will welcome the government’s move to shift if it relieves him from the woes he experiences these days. 'Sons nabbed only because they're from Bhatkal' The families of three terror suspects claimed the accused are innocent and police zeroed in on them only because they hail from Bhatkal. At a press meet here on Saturday, the families accused police of framing the men. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Today could be coldest January day in 68 years If weathermen’s forecast comes true, today could be the coldest January day Hyderabadis would have woken up to in 68 years. Relatives fight over Chakri's property In less than a month after the sudden death of Tollywood music director Chakradhar alias Chakri, a bitter feud erupted over his assets with his widow, G Sravani, approaching police on Saturday. 500 cops, 1200 staff to conduct SCB polls today The stage is set for elections to the eight-ward Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) on Sunday. Over 1,200 personnel working in various departments have been deputed to oversee voting in the Cantonment area, which will start at 8 am and conclude at 5 pm. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Trade union starts IT employees wing, asks techies to join Apprehending unrest in the Indian information technology (IT) industry, New Democratic Labour Front (NDLF), has joined trade unions like the left-wing CITU, right-wing BMS and the Congress-backed INTUC wooing IT employees. Lankan refugees in TN to wait and watch Lankan Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu are cautious in their reaction to the defeat of Mahinda Rajapaksa in the presidential election in Sri Lanka. They prefer to wait and see what President Maithripala Sirisena has in store for Tamils in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. 3 more involved in teen's sex torture in custody, finds probe Three more policemen, including a special sub-inspector, were involved in the alleged sexual torture of a 19-year-old at Mambalam police station on December 10, a CB-CID investigation has found. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vibrant Gujarat: Fortifications in place as business begins Unprecedented security measures have been put in place in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in view of the threeday high-profile Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors’ Summit (VGGIS) beginning Sunday. Vibrant Gujarat: British deputy high commission in Ahmedabad soon In order to strengthen its business and diplomatic relations with Gujarat, the UK will soon open an office of deputy high commission in the city. Apart from this, Gujarat will also see investment of £1.5 billion from the UK during this VGGIS. Vibrant Gujarat: Gujarati was lingua franca on Indian Ocean As Gujarat attracts attention of the world business community during its Vibrant Gujarat summit biannually, it is to be remembered that Gujarati people have been quite dominant in trade and commerce for ages. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC lawyers to boycott work till rejection of ex- law minister's letter The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) on Thursday resolved to continue its boycott of work till the letter, sent by the then Union Law Minister is rejected by the Chief Justice. Return of cold wave leads to rush in hospitals Return of the cold wave has been marked by a rise in number of patients turning up in government hospitals. Doctors said that fall in temperature has led to a spurt in number of patients suffering from pneumonia, bronchitis and heart diseases. TGT, revenue inspector exams on same day irks aspirants Aspirants preparing for competitive exams on Wednesday demanded rescheduling of TGT exam date as it was clashing with revenue inspector exam. Thousands of students have applied for both exams scheduled for January 25. They also decided to fax a letter to governor and chief minister it their demands were not met. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Opposition rejects all-party panel The opposition BJP and Congress on Friday rejected an all-party committee formed by the state government to suggest steps for setting up a legislative council in Odisha. ED attaches BIT financed by tainted Seashore Group The enforcement directorate (ED) on Friday attached Bhubaneswar Institute of Technology (BIT), a private engineering college on the outskirts of the city, and the 20-acre plot on which it stands. Rs 10cr fraud: Firm chief held The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch on Friday arrested director of a company on charges of operating a money circulation business under the garb of a real estate firm. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cop's son succumbs to bullet wounds A day after 19-year-old son of a cop shot himself with his father’s service revolver, police on Saturday claimed cause of suicide revolves around issues related to college and studies. 3-day long children's cultural festival 'Balrang' to conclude today The national level competitions of three-day long children’s grand cultural festival ‘National Balrang 2013-14’ will conclude on Sunday at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS). Eco, psychology profs guide for edu subject Trust Barkatullah University for indulging in logic-defying, against-rule actions.Two professors, one of economics and another of psychology are teaching and awarding PhD to students of continuing education for years. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		From Gohana bank heist to case of missing jewellery Did victims of the infamous Gohana bank heist exaggerate the amount of jewellery they had stored in the safety vaults or did the bank robbers sell off a major portion of the booty before they were nabbed? Post-Paris, Canada gurdwara has brush with racial vandalism Within days of the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, some unidentified people vandalized a gurdwara in Canada and defaced it walls. Hope for Haryana Here is good news for Haryana.The number of missing girls has gone down from 50,000 in 2013 to 35,000 in 2014. More Chandigarh News»

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