News Digest: Trinamool may move SC against CBI 'misuse'

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		Monday, January 05, 2015
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		India
		Trinamool may move SC against CBI 'misuse' West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday indicated it might move the Supreme Court against the "misuse" of the CBI by the central government in the Saradha scam probe to "settle political scores" with the party. Why did ISC wait 100 years to discuss ancient science: Vijay Bhatkar Emphasizing the importance of ancient Indian science, noted computer scientist Vijay Bhatkar on Sunday asked why it took 100 years for the Indian Science Congress to discuss the issue. 3 churches come together to demand ban on 'ghar wapsi' Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of extending “tacit support” to the 'ghar wapsi' programme of saffron outfits, churches here have threatened to take to the streets if the government doesn’t impose a ban on the practice. More India News»

		Business
		Mega office space deals on cards American blue chips Wells Fargo and Amazon are poised to scoop up one million sqft each of new office space as global corporations renew their roles in the India growth story. FII December equity inflows hit 10-month low Overseas investors pumped a little over Rs 2,100 crore into the Indian equity markets in December, making it the lowest investment in 10 months, primarily on account of profit booking. Companies tweak models to train young leaders With a drop in the average age of leaders, organizations are facing a peculiar situation with regard to imparting learning and development (L&D). More Business News»

		Environment
		Govt moots ideas to sync green norms with growth A number of steps have been taken in the past six months to speed up green clearances but the government is also examining 55 additional suggestions to achieve its twin goals of economic growth and environment protection. First Chhattisgarh wild buffalo clone born in Haryana India's first cloning of Chhattisgarh's endangered wild buffalo met success with birth of healthy female calf born on December 12 last at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) at Karnal in Haryana. Gujarat forest dept ropes in BSF, FSL experts to curb poaching The Gujarat government has reconstituted its Wildlife Crime Cell by roping in experts from BSF and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for effective implementation of anti-poaching operations in the state. More Environment News»

		World
		Divers resume search for victims and fuselage of AirAsia jet The weather improved Monday and divers will attempt again to locate large objects on the ocean floor believed to be the fuselage of the AirAsia flight that crashed more than one week ago, killing all 162 on board. Cops turn backs on NYC mayor at officer's funeral Politicians, police leaders and other mourners joined family members inside a Brooklyn funeral home to honor Wenjian Liu, who was killed in an ambush that led to accusations the mayor had contributed to an anti-police climate. Palestine seeks to re-submit statehood bid to UN Jordan remains a member of the Security Council while several other countries with revolving membership were replaced over the New Year. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Why is Sonam saying Babaji Ka Thullu? Comedy show host-turned-actor Kapil Sharma made the punchline ‘Babaji Ka Thullu’ famous Farah Khan to host birthday bash on Jan 8 Farah Khan, who shares her birthday with her cousin Farhan Akhtar (January 9), will host a bash on January 8 Exclusive: Farhan turns singer in pink suit Dabboo Ratnani’s calendar for this year features 24 Bollywood actors. We picked four shots and spoke to the photographer for behind-the-scenes action More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa explores inflatable spacecraft technology Devising a way to one day land astronauts on Mars is a complex problem and Nasa scientists think something as simple as a child's toy design may help solve the problem. A software to predict how bacteria react to new drugs Researchers have developed a novel computer software which identifies genetic changes that allow bacteria to develop resistance to new experimental drugs. Tests over, India set to make the 'iris' of biggest telescope ever Sometime in 2023, a 30-metre man-made "eye" will open atop the Hawaiian volcanic dome of Mauna Kea in search of life beyond the solar system. And India would have contributed its "iris". More Science News»

		Sports
		Ministry received Saina's application on Saturday: Sonowal Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that his ministry received the letter of nomination of badminton star Saina Nehwal for the Padma Bhushan only on Saturday. Birthday boy Milner spares Man City's FA Cup blushes James Milner celebrated his 29th birthday by scoring twice as Manchester City fought back to beat Championship side Sheffield 2-1 in the FA Cup. Schumacher starting to recognize his family: Report Michael Schumacher still faces a long road to recovery as reports emerged on his 46th birthday that he is beginning to recognize his family. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Idea for Zuckerberg: Shut Facebook for a day If the customer is always right, then Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg needs to consider shutting down the social media giant for one day a year. 4 cool gadgets you must check out Invest in these gadgets to champion the race of geeks 10 hottest internet trends for 2015 With the year gone past, it's time to look ahead. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT-Madras to power ideas of entrepreneurial success Centre for Innovation (CFI), a student-run innovation lab at IIT-Madras, is running an initiative called Nirmaan, a mock incubator to support students with entrepreneurial interests by providing them a riskfree environment to develop their ideas and shielding them from financial pressures through seed funding. This Shaastra, the mantra is startups At Shaastra 2015, the annual student-run technical festival at IIT-­Madras, the focus is on building entrepreneurial culture. The theme this year is `Designing dreams' and according to the institute, the events are all oriented to make the participants dream big. Gemological Institute of America to conduct seven-week graduate diamonds diploma programme Gemological Institute of America (GIA), an independent organisation dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and jewellery design, will be conducting a seven-week graduate diamonds diploma (GD) programme from January 8. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Litigant cannot blame lawyer for losing case' There is a rising tendency on the part of litigants who lose their cases to blame their own advocates, hoping to earn sympathy of the appellate court. CR may consider starting Diva-CST trains To look into problems that suburban train commuters face, a delegation of senior railway officials and Union railway minister Suresh Prabhu will visit the Thane-Diva stretch this week. Submitting forged documents to procure US visa tarnishes image of Indians: HC Submitting forged documents in an attempt to obtain a US visa tarnished the image of Indians, said the Bombay high court, dismissing a Gujarat resident’s anticipatory bail application. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi polls likely to be held in mid-February Elections to the Delhi assembly are likely to be held around mid-February, setting the stage for a three-way contest between BJP, Aam Admi Party and Congress that could end the political suspense over who will form the government in the capital. Fake RBI men con Parliament staffer of Rs 42k A senior Rajya Sabha employee was duped of Rs 42,000 by fraudsters posing as bankers from the Reserve Bank of India. UN accolade for Delhi Metro The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has been registered as the world’s first transport sector project under the Programme of Activities (PoA) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, enabling it to quantify climate change benefit from all metro operations in India, a statement said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Spoilt for choice on art street The canvas couldn't have got any bigger. Kumara Krupa Road, a 1 km-long thoroughfare in the heart of the city, helped artists and art lovers find the right connect on Sunday as it hosted the 12th edition of Chitra Santhe. Nikhil and his Haj sweep film awards Avant garde movies and new faces made their mark in the Karnataka state film awards for 2013 announced here on Sunday. Angel's heart sings for transplant When she first got a call from a Chennai hospital saying a matching heart had been found, Reena Raju refused to live with someone else's heart. But time and guidance from loved ones mellowed her down. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP relieves AIS officers allotted to Telangana Even as the two states are continuing to retain their favorite All India Service (AIS) officers, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday relieved some of its cadre officers provisionally allotted to Telangana cadre. Telangana govt to overhaul PSC test syllabus State service aspirants in Telangana will now have to adhere to a different syllabus to crack Group I, II, III, IV and other examinations conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC). Amit Shah to visit AP, Telangana from Jan 7 to 9 After his campaign in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, BJP national president Amit Shah has turned the spotlight on Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and is planning to visit the two states between January 7 and 9. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Fines for ignoring mosquito breeding sources remain paltry Malaria and dengue continue to claim thousands of lives as the state has not been able to structure long-term strategies to prevent, control and eliminate vector-borne diseases. Tamil Nadu reports fifth highest number of dengue cases Despite the state bringing down the number of dengue cases to almost a third in just a year, Tamil Nadu remains among the top five in the country when it comes to prevalence. Queen Mary's College, the home of musicians, on song Queen Mary's College, celebrating its centenary this year, is on a song this Margazhi. More than 14 former students and faculty heads of the college's music department have become household names in Carnatic music circles, either as performing artists or experts giving lecture-demonstrations. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarati film actor Upendra Trivedi dies Gujarati film industry lost one of his brightest luminaries in the form of Upendra Trivedi early on Sunday morning. Staff accused of siphoning off Rs 5cr A representative of Arvind Limited on Naroda Road has lodged a complaint with Shaherkotda police against an employee for siphoning off Rs 5 crore over a period of 10 years. When teachers turn tormentors In October this year, three girls studying in class VI at a government school in Surendranagar recounted to their parents the horror of being forced to watch a pornographic video clip by a teacher at the school campus on a Sunday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rlys tighten security, plies special trains for Magh Mela North Central Railway has geared for the first bathing day, Paush Poornima in Magh Mela on Monday. Special trains are being plied and extra coaches have been attached in the trains. The security at the Allahabad railway junction and the adjoining small stations has also been increased. Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) forces have been deployed at the sensitive points at the Allahabad junction and small stations to keep vigil on the suspicious elements. Saints declare water unsuitable for bath, threaten boycott Saints belonging to Dandi Bada have decided to boycott auspicious Paush Purnima bath on Monday in protest against mela authorities failure to make the river suitable for bathing and providing basic amenities to seers camping in the mela area. Magh Mela begins today with Paush Purnima 'snan' The 44-day Magh Mela is set to begin today with approximately 25 lakh pilgrims, including scores of kalpwasis, expected to take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of Yamuna, Ganga and mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Paush Purnima. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha eye consecutive victory Pacers hope for good show against Vidarbha in their Ranji Trophy tie as rain threat looms Lessons from quake forgotten with time Various government departments held discussions regarding the safety of buildings when a mild earthquake shook the state capital and cracks appeared in several buildings in May last year. About eight months later, hardly any steps have been taken. Show building approval plan to get water supply connection Residents in urban areas will now have difficulty getting water supply connections from the civic body if they don’t have approved building plans. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man 'gets' wife raped by eight people in Madhya Pradesh A 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped by eight people, repeatedly, at the instigation of her husband in Ashok Nagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Fog forces cancellation of Jet flights, delay AI Poor visibility owing to thick fog in state capital forced Jet Airways to cancel their three flights on Sunday. Though flights of Air India were not cancelled, they reached Raja Bhoj airport almost 4 to 5 hours late. Habibganj parking arrangements go for a toss It has been four months since Bhopal Shatabdi came to Habibganj railway station. However, all the traffic and parking changes implemented have failed miserably with chaos reigning supreme at the station. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Kiran Choudhary accuse Khattar government of cross-purposes Kiran Choudhry, leader of the Haryana Congress Legislature Party (CLP), has accused the Manohar Lal Khattar government of working at cross-purposes and fooling the people of Haryana by saying one thing and doing another. For high risk pregnancy, remote fetal monitoring comes handy For high risk pregnancys, remote fetal monitoring technique can come in handy as pregnant woman can now not only monitor herself and the baby in the womb, but also send analogues to the doctor’s phone through a mobile application. Akalis are arranging crowd on allurement of drugs: Congress On the eve of SAD(B)’s proposed anti drug awareness rally, Congress party blamed on Akalis for arranging crowd for the rally on allurement of drugs and demanded checking of participants by BSF. Congress also smelt of underhand deal between SAD-BJP on deputy chief minister’s post. More Chandigarh News»

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