News Digest: Mining baron Reddy released on bail

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		Saturday, January 24, 2015
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		India
		Mining baron Reddy released on bail Mining baron and former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in illegal mining cases on September 5, 2011, walked out of central prison here on bail on Friday. Time to be bitter about litter: Make it a crime The problem with littering, and the reason why it will continue unabated into the next century, is that it isn't considered to be a major offense. Muthalik's application on Goa visit to be heard today North Goa collector Nila Mohanan has sought a report from North Goa SP Priyanka Kashyap following an application filed by Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik seeking permission to visit Goa in February. More India News»

		Business
		Forex reserves at record high of $322 billion India’s foreign exchange reserves touched a record $322 billion, surpassing the previous high of almost $321 billion in September 2011 on the back of Reserve Bank of India’s conscious efforts to build a war chest. Emission standards for ethanol vehicles soon In its move to push more use of alternative fuel, India will soon notify the emission standards for vehicles that can ply on 85-95% ethanol blended fuel. Senvion deal will help open fresh line of credit for our business: Tulsi Tanti Suzlon sold off Senvion for a billion euros on Thursday to pare its Rs 16,500-crore debt, even though the group’s chairman Tulsi Tanti had bought it for 1.45 billion euros nearly eight years ago in May 2007. More Business News»

		Environment
		Obama visit: India trying to build climate for energy talks Much as the US would want India to deliver it a China-like climate deal during Barack Obama's visit, the Modi government may approach the issue through multiple agreements on clean energy. Misleading statistics can't cut Gurgaon's air pollution Going by government numbers, Gurgaon is not among India’s most polluted cities. But if numbers from private organizations are taken into account, the city is almost as bad as Delhi, whose air is notoriously polluted Forest staff to be increased to protect big cats in Karnataka A day after TOI highlighted the shortage of forest guards and other frontline staff in tiger reserves, forest minister B Ramanath Rai on Friday promised to speed up recruitment of staff More Environment News»

		World
		US says chance of Iran deal '50/50' The White House admitted that the chances of reaching a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program were only 50 percent. Terrorists functioning with impunity in parts of Pak: US A number of terror groups are functioning with impunity in parts of Pakistan, the White House today said, as it stated that the US values counter- terrorism co-operation with India. Ukraine rebels reject talks, vow to seize more territory Pro-Russian rebels on Friday vowed to conquer more territory in eastern Ukraine and ruled out peace talks after Kiev retreated from a long-disputed airport, casting aside Europe’s latest push for a truce. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Akshara wants fashion police to be kinder Ahmedabad Times in a chat with newbie Akshara Haasan, who was in town to promote her film 'I would go to the washroom and cry' Rahat, 41, is emotional, sensitive and romantic. He is loyal with a clean heart, but he prefers to remain diplomatic as he doesn’t want to hurt anyone. He is always smiling and is extremely naughty and childlike. He is shy with a lot of self-respect and like his mother always told him, he has a lot of hausla. When celebs bumped into their exes More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Ebola biggest threat to gorillas, chimps The Ebola virus currently poses the greatest threat to the survival of great apes, conservationists have warned, after killing an estimated third of the world’s gorillas and chimpanzees since the 1990s. Nukes, warming pushing us closer to doomsday The end of the world has come a lot closer in the past three years, with every single person now in danger as climate change and nuclear weapons pose an escalating threat, according to the scientists behind the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic measure which counts down to armageddon. 'Green' food key even before pregnancy: Doctors It may make you grimace, but ‘green’ food rich in folic acid can help mothers avoid pre-term births and check disorders like autism in fetuses. More Science News»

		Sports
		Ballon d'Or only for Messi and Ronaldo, fumes Ribery France's Ribery says only Ronaldo and Messi seem capable of winning the Ballon d'Or and voiced his frustration after Bayern teammate Neuer missed out. Mumbai, Punjab play out exciting 3-3 draw in HIL Hosts Dabang Mumbai and last year's runners-up Punjab Warriors played out an exciting 3-3 draw in their opening game of the Hero Hockey India League. Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win Rafael Nadal advanced into the fourth round of Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 win over Israel's Dudi Sela, avoiding the fate that befell Roger Federer. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Govt plans free Wi-Fi in 2,500 cities, towns The government will roll out free high-speed wi-fi in 2,500 cities and towns across the country over three years and the programme, involving an investment of up to Rs 7,000 crore, will be implemented by state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). What HCL, Infosys and others are doing to retain talent India Inc is rolling out the red carpet for best talent, from iPhones to holidays abroad being offered. 6 higest-paid executives at Apple Wonder who are the higest-paid executives at Apple? The list is out, courtesy Apple's recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). More Technology News»

		Education
		CS exams: Two Ahmedabad girls, Dahod boy in India's top 10 Three students, including two girls, from Ahmedabad are in the top 10 in the All India Company Secretary (Foundation) exam, results of which were declared here on Friday. Parents in a fix over age norm for nursery Days after the state set the minimum age requirement at three years old for admission to nursery, there is no end to the confusion. Even the defenders of FYUP are against choice-based credit system Delhi University’s Academic Council passed the committee for choice-based credit system (CBCS) – and its implementation by implication -- but with the highest number of dissents in a long time – 15. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rajya Sabha committee to hear green brigade in Mumbai Environmentalists plan to raise issues such as the absence of the new Coastal Zone Management Plan, noise pollution and air degradation before the Rajya Sabha parliamentary standing committee next week. Law university on college campus opposed The state government’s decision to house Maharashtra’s first national law university on the premises of Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari has caused resentment among leaders of the Muslim community and academicians. Air India building to again sport logo on top The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has permitted Air India to reinstall the logo on top of its building at Nariman Point. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man held for kidnapping in Delhi A man has been arrested for kidnapping his friend’s two-month old son to force the mother to marry him. Private, government schools 'teamed' to share sports, culture facilities V P Gupta, head of Government Boys Senior Secondary School on Mata Sundri Road, is hoping Sardar Patel Vidyalaya can help him get his computer lab up and running again. Delhi cab rape: Survivor's fingerprints match A forensic expert on Friday told a trial court that fingerprints of the woman executive, who was raped allegedly by a cab driver in December last year, matched with the fingerprints lifted from the car in which she was allegedly sexually assaulted. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		MS Subbulakshmi''s unheard 1978 album out today in Bengaluru Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi's legendary recital Venkatesha Suprabhatam, that thousands of homes wake up to every morning, took one year to become an album. 'Panchayats acting like super governments' Observing that village panchayats across the state are acting like 'super governments', the high court on Friday said the government needs to rein them in before the situation goes out of control. Exploring relevance of Ramayana at Bengaluru What does the Ramayana have to do with the continental drift theory? Or, Botany with Rama's exile in the forest? What's the relevance of Rama katha in the modern world? More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Mining baron Reddy released on bail Mining baron and former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in illegal mining cases on September 5, 2011, walked out of central prison here on bail on Friday.  2 medical students, doctor test positive for swine flu Three medicos were among 50 fresh swine flu cases reported on Friday, taking the overall positive cases confirmed by Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM) this January to 299. 'Lit fests help put language on revival path' When it’s Javed Akhtar, some things can be easily assumed: an engaging monologue, bucketfull of wit, a dash of sarcasm and humour that’s subtle yet exquisitely striking. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		BJP names candidate for Srirangam in Chennai After protracted negotiations with ally DMDK, BJP on Friday announced its candidate to take on the ruling party in the Srirangam byelection. Another Cooum clean-up plan in Chennai, price tag: Rs 605 crore Plans to clean the Cooum have been made and re-made since the 1800s and the state government has decided, once again, to pour some more money into the project. Students stop 15-year-old's marriage in Chennai A group of Class 10 students displayed some quick thinking, informing police and stopping the marriage of their classmate, a 15-year-old girl, to a man more than twice her age in the city on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Visa process for Pakistan minorities on fast track in Ahmedabad To fast track issuance of Long Term Visas (LTV) to about 357 families of Pakistani minorities, the special branch of city police and district collector will organize a camp at the Collector’s office on January 30. Four test positive in Ahmedabad Four more persons tested positive for swine flu in the city on Friday. Saraswati Puja circular unconstitutional: Experts A circular issued by Ahmedabad Municipal School Board asking its schools to organize Saraswati Puja on Saturday has stirred a hornets’ nest. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Six Katarniaghat tigers find home in Berdia park Camera trappings have revealed that six tigers of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary had crossed over to Nepal and made Royal Berdia National Park their home. Candle marches mark Netaji's birth anniv Candles and torch marches were organized as rich tributes were paid to great freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Friday. Saints arrive to perform Panchagni Dhuni Around 50 lakh pilgrims, especially from holy cities like Haridwar, Mathura, Chitrakoot, Varanasi, and Vrindavan, are expected to take a holy dip. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBSE directive on tobacco sale goes up in smoke Despite a directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), most schools in the city have failed to stop sale of tobacco products in their vicinity. Shop till you drop at tribal fair Preparations are on in full swing on Adivasi Ground where the annual Adivasi Mela will begin from January 26. Centre invites govt proposal for textile park in state Union minister of state for textiles Santosh Gangwar on Thursday asked the Odisha government to submit its proposal to set up an Integrated Textile Park (ITP) in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No relief likely from fog for Bhopal A blanket of dense fog engulfed the city, which experienced drizzle for second successive day, on Friday morning. Heist bid at financial institution in BHEL in Bhopal Robbers struck at a private financial institution in Indrapuri area of BHEL Township late on Thursday night, but had to flee empty-handed after failing to smash lockers in the strong room. Rail traffic to be affected due to third rail linking New Delhi Habibganj Shatabdi will be delayed by 25 minutes additionally for a fortnight due to the linking of third rail line between Sukhi Sewania and Bhadbhada. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU community radio's course in radio production for needy students Panjab University’s Radio Jyotirgamaya 91.2, in collaboration with Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, is introducing a free-of-cost certificate course in radio production. AAP volunteers use social media to connect with voters in Delhi Punjab volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are back on social media to help its Delhi unit in the assembly elections, especially on seats like Rajouri Garden where SAD (Badal) candidate is fighting. The "Chalo Dilli" campaign has online content like posters and videos being uploaded by a team of AAP activists. Revenue from liquor sale to be used for welfare schemes Excise revenue collected from sale of liquor in the state will now be used for welfare scheme through a Punjab Development Fund Board, which will be headed by excise and taxation minister. More Chandigarh News»

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