News Digest: Proof of Kudankulam: 4 more units, cheap power

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 01, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Proof of Kudankulam: 4 more units, cheap power Kudankulam may provide the Russian nuclear plant supplier Rosatom an early bird advantage in India's nuclear power market. Patna cops arrest 1,200 over fresh exam cheating scandal The Patna police have arrested more than 1,200 aspiring constables for using "other persons" to sit in their place for examinations. DAV forgery case: 2 teachers denied bail, witness says he paid Rs 48,000 First class judicial magistrate Indrani Kisku on Monday rejected the bail petitions of two arrested DAV teachers — Pradeep Bharti and Gaurang Dey — of the DAV Public School-BSEB Colony, Patna. More India News»

		Business
		Sensex makes 25% gain in 2014-15 It was equities all the way in 2014-15. With the stock markets hitting new peaks on a regular basis, the just concluded financial year turned out to be a bonanza for investors. SBI to divest up to 10% in life insurance arm Weeks after the passage of insurance legislation, State Bank of India on Tuesday decided to divest up to 10% stake in its life insurance arm SBI Life, giving the first right of refusal to foreign partner BNP Paribas Cardif of France. Former SAP Labs India MD joins Infosys Former SAP Labs India MD Anirban Dey has joined Infosys as the global head of the ‘Edge’ products business that’s part of its subsidiary EdgeVerve. More Business News»

		Environment
		US submits its post-2020 climate action plan The USA, biggest historical polluter of the world, on Tuesday submitted its climate action plan — called Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) — to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), committing to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below its 2005 levels by the year 2025. Delhi govt will have to act on pollution: Javadekar In the wake of alarming air quality and mounting piles of garbage in Delhi, environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said the state government will have to work in this regard and assured his ministry's complete support. Beijing to limit motorists on heavily polluted days Beijing has introduced measures to limit the number of motorists on heavily polluted days, the latest move by authorities in the Chinese capital to battle the choking smog that has blanketed the city in recent years. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama to finally visit Kenya as president President Barack Obama will finally visit Kenya, the land of his father and his forbears, in July this year. India among the top 10 to hand out death penalty Indian courts sentenced 64 people to death in 2014, making India one of the top 10 in a list of 55 countries where such sentences were handed out last year. No nuke agreement yet: Iran talks push past deadline With stubborn disputes unresolved, nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers went past a self-imposed deadline and into overtime as negotiators renewed efforts to hammer out the outline of an agreement. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli dine together in Delhi ​We clicked Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma when they stepped out after having dinner at a restaurant in a city hotel on Monday. Karan and I both have had a past: Ankita Bhargava TV town’s newest couple, Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava will tie the knot on May 3. Things that brought Salman-Shah Rukh Khan together More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Comet dust coating turns Mercury dark Scientists believe that the planet is coated in billions of years' worth of carbon dust, after millennia upon millennia of being 'dumped on' by passing comets. 'No proof of fish oil reducing stroke risk' Fish oil is now the third most widely used dietary supplement in the United States, after vitamins and minerals, according to a recent report from the National Institutes of Health. Low sperm count? Blame it on pesticide Researchers found those men that ate fruit and vegetables high in concentrations of pesticide had on average a 49 per cent lower sperm count. More Science News»

		Sports
		Cricket legends call for restoring bat-ball balance in ODIs Cricket legends have called for restoring the balance between bat and ball, including easing fielding restrictions and regulating bat thickness, in ODIs. Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan eye Indian team comeback via IPL Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan on Tuesday said they will make their stint with the Delhi Daredevils count to revive their international careers. Novak Djokovic favours reforms in Davis Cup format Novak Djokovic added his voice to those calling for a reform of the Davis Cup format, favouring a more concentrated competition for the worldwide event. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Time to fight for net neutrality in India Net neutrality implies that all websites and services should be treated equal and there should be no discrimination in terms of speed and cost of access. Huawei Honor 4X review Does the Honor 4X have enough in its arsenal to beat the rivals at the game they have almost perfected to lure away the buyers? We find out in our Huawei Honor 4X review… Inside Facebook's futuristic new campus Facebook employees have started moving into the main building at the company's new campus, an expansion of its headquarters in Menlo Park, California. More Technology News»

		Education
		Patna cops arrest 1,200 over fresh exam cheating scandal The Patna police have arrested more than 1,200 aspiring constables for using "other persons" to sit in their place for examinations. 'Stop use of unfair means' The Patna high court on Tuesday directed the state government to initiate stringent measures to prevent use of unfair means in examinations. BMC to hold lottery for RTE admissions tomorrow After a delay of almost a week, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will on Thursday conduct the lottery for admissions to seats reserved under the Right to Education Act, 2009. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Higher toll for BWSL: Train, bus travel costlier in Mumbai Mumbaikars will have to pay more for using the Bandra-Worli sea link from today. The one-way toll, which was Rs 55, will now be Rs60, and the two-way (return) ticket will cost Rs 90 against the earlier Rs 82.50. KDMC to webcast meetings, restrict video-recording After MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) corporator came in to controversy for watching film during serious discussion about budget in General Body meeting KDMC are now planning to webcast General Body meeting to avoid such controversy in future. 'Miracle doctor' held week after FIR in Mumbai 'Miracle doc-turned-scientist' Munir Khan was arrested by the Versova police on Tuesday nearly two weeks after the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) registered an FIR against him. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		SC notice to Advani, others on plea challenging dropping of charge The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to L K Advani and 20 others, including Murli Manohar Joshi and Union minister Uma Bharati, on a fresh plea seeking restoration of conspiracy charges in the Babri Masjid demolition case. 'Rapist' taxi driver held The 22-year-old school cab driver, who raped a nine-year-old girl on the pretext of taking her to his house for a Navaratra ceremony, has been arrested by east district police. Woman raped by duo in car A 25-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Sabzi Mandi area. Police said one of the accused was known to the woman. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		eClerx buys Italian firm CLX Europe Knowledge process outsourcing company eClerx Services is acquiring Italy-based media content management company CLX Europe, for about 25 million euro. Govt to ban 2-stroke engine autos in city A proposal has been sent to the environment and ecology department to ban such autorickshaws which are considered the worst polluters among vehicles. Six caught, Rs 9L fake currency seized Fake notes worth Rs 9.13 lakh were seized from six persons near the flyover at B Narayanapura junction, east Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Turkey a hot destination this holiday season Move over Mauritius and Maldives as more and more Hyderabadis are now exploring lesser-visited countries like Turkey. Shahmeen celebrates her birthday at Bombay Duck in Hyderabad Shahmeen celebrates her birthday at Bombay Duck in Hyderabad Sherry Javeri hosts a party for Shashi Tharoor at her residence in Hyderabad Sherry Javeri hosts a party for Shashi Tharoor at her residence in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN not doing enough, say Tamils stranded in Yemen More than 1,000 people from Tamil Nadu stranded in strife-torn Yemen, mainly in the capital Sana’a, are waiting to return home but say they are unhappy with the efforts of the state government. Drive to Bengaluru to get costlier by 15 as NHAI hikes toll rate Using national highways will be a slightly more expensive as the National Highways Authority India hikes toll rates from Wednesday. Quack couple cheats actor, others of 33 lakh Actor Vijaybabu was among the victims of a couple arrested for cheating several job aspirants to the tune of 33 lakh last week. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		I-T department to set up a central data, intel wing For the first time Central board of direct taxes (CBDT) is planning to set up Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (DWBI) wing to plug loopholes in revenue collection, curb illegal foreign transactions and hawala activities. Goswami arrested for another offence The city crime branch on Tuesday arrested gangster Vishal Goswami — through a transfer warrant by the crime branch — in connection with the firing allegedly done on the owner of Bhanu Jewelers at Swastik Crossroads last month. Fatta hawala racket: Rs 6 crore land attached The Ahmedabad zonal unit of Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached land worth Rs 6 crore in Surat in the Rs 5,395 hawala racket detected last year. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP, MP cops to jointly take on Balkharia Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh police have decided to make state borders “superfluous” in their operation against dreaded dacoit Sudesh Patel alias Balkhar alias Balkharia. UPPSC cancels GS-I paper, re-exam on May 10 A day after the question paper leak, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) cancelled the General Studies-I (GS-I) question paper of Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Prelims)-2015 (PCS) exams after holding a day-long meeting on Monday. UPPSC track record speaks volumes It is not the first time that Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is in the news for wrong reasons. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CMC plans Barabati Haat On the lines of Delhi Haat, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has decided to set up Barabati Haat to give a boost to rural art and craft of the district. Illegal crusher units cost Puri temple Rs 3 crore The Jagannath Temple administration is losing Rs 3-crore revenue annually to illegal stone crusher units, operating on its land in Khurda district, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) revealed on Monday. Tirupati gets two weeks to deposit Rs 43.5 crore The Supreme Court on Monday gave two weeks to businessman and realtor Tirupati Panigrahi, arrested by the Crime Branch on charges of land fraud in 2012, to deposit Rs 43.5 crore in the court to avoid possible rejection of his bail. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Raahgiri Day celebrated all over Bhopal With the temperature becoming warmer, Bhopal's fitness enthusiasts continue to make their way every Sunday to the Raahgiri celebrations. Bail sought for 10-yr-old accused of searing private parts of minors at Laadli shelter Defence attorney, on Monday, moved a bail plea in juvenile court for a 10-year-old girl, who was accused of searing private parts of two minors at Laadli day care shelter. Engineering colleges: E waste pile leaves DTE boss worried Accepted that computers, batteries, gadgets, gizmos and such other stuff are an integral part of students’ life on campus of engineering colleges. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Caught without cover, rain drains out farmer hopes in Chandigarh For all the loud shouting over unseasonal rain damaging crops, especially wheat, in Punjab and Haryana, here is a point to ponder over — a negligible number of farmers in this food bowl of India — have protected themselves with crop insurance. CBI seeks more time to file reply on letter by sadhvi to dera chief The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday sought time for filing a written reply to an application moved by the counsel for Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in sadhvis (women disciples) sexual abuse case. Crash, boom, bang in Chandigarh Five persons, including a four-year-old girl had narrow escape when their car overturned at the Piccadilly roundabout near Sector 35 on Monday. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Cable operator who took poison before judges dies in Amritsar

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, March 31, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Cable operator who took poison before judges dies in Amritsar A cable operator who was a witness in the infamous Amritsar Siti cable sex scam of 2003 died in a hospital on Monday, two days after he consumed some poisonous substance in front of a few judges during a seminar on March 28. Good roads top priority: HP CM Government has always given top priority to the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh said here on Monday. AAP leaders in Punjab, Haryana: Who's siding with whom in Delhi The turmoil in Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) central leadership seems to have created fissures in the Punjab and Haryana units of the party as well. More India News»

		Business
		'Rules not in sync with new-age business' When it comes to India's booming e-commerce market, Amit Agarwal is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's go-to man. Government rejects BP's request to sell jet fuel The government has rejected BP's application for selling aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, saying its $477-million investment in India so far does not qualify it to get a fuel-retailing licence, but has allowed it to apply afresh with more details. New platform for startups to tap markets: Sebi To help startups and young entrepreneurs raise funds, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday proposed an ‘Alternate Capital Raising Platform', where such firms can raise money from institutions and HNIs from the capital markets under a relaxed regulatory regime. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi's waste-to-energy plants 'toxic, costly, inefficient' Waste-to-energy incineration plants may not help Delhi deal with its massive trash problem. Leopard trapped in Jalpaiguri, released in forest A full grown female leopard at Binnaguri tea garden here was captured and released in a forest on Monday, forest department officials said. Sunderbans sea level to rise 3-8 mm per year: World Bank The water level in the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, is rising at an "alarming" level, endangering the habitation, a World Bank report has suggested. More Environment News»

		World
		16 dead in Peru bus accident: Police At least 16 people were killed on Tuesday when a bus went off a mountain road in southeastern Peru, plunging 1,000 meters into a ravine, police said. IS-inspired teenager in Austria faces terrorism charges The teenager, referred to as "Merkan G", is accused by the St Poelten city prosecutor's office of downloading plans on the internet for the construction of a bomb. HP ex-CEO '90% certain' to fight US president poll in '16 The American Presidential election campaign was electrified over the weekend with the announcement by a prominent female Silicon Valley executive that she would run for the White House in 2016. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Being on the wheel chair took a toll on me' Kalki Koechlin is free-spirited, full of love and calm. Her role as Laila who is suffering from ‘Cerebral Palsy’ (a kind of spasticity) in her upcoming film 'Margarita With A Straw' is by far the toughest role she has played till date. Clicked: Ahaana's baby shower pic Dharmendra and Hema Malini's younger daughter Ahaana Deol is expecting her first baby Payal-Sangram confirmed on Nach Baliye Rashami Desai and Nandish Sandhu — the on-off couple — is all set to participate in the upcoming season of the dance reality show, Nach Baliye More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Marijuana cultivation tied to US drought? The current drought in Cali fornia, one of the most se vere on record, could have been exacerbated by marijuana cultivation, scientists say. China plans huge solar power station in space China plans to build a huge solar power station 36,000km above the ground in an attempt to battle smog, cut greenhouse gases and solve energy crisis, much on the lines of an idea first floated in 1941 by fiction writer Isaac Asimov, state media reported on Monday. Child's water wonder shapes tech that can change lives Like other kids his age, Aritra Ghosh loved the sight of tiny beads of raindrops rolling over lotus leaves in the waterbody behind their house in Durgapur. More Science News»

		Sports
		ICC president takes on Srinivasan for ceremony snub The fight within the ICC escalated as its president accused chairman N Srinivasan of snatching his rights to hand over WC trophy to World Champions. Respect Virat and Anushka's personal lives: Yuvraj Singh Out-of-favour India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has appealed to the cricket fans to respect Test captain Virat Kohli and his actress girlfriend Anushka Sharma's personal lives. Groom young bowlers to regain Cup glory: Vengsarkar Vengsarkar suggested that cricket authorities should spot a handful of young pace and spin bowlers and make them play in county cricket during off season. More Sports News»

		Technology
		You can still get into trouble for online posts: Digital law experts The internet in India is freer now, but individuals could still to get into trouble for online posts, say digital media and law experts. Indian online buyers among world's unhappiest: UN After the US, China and the UK, India has the fourth largest number of complaints made against companies selling online. 10 fascinating facts about Steve Jobs Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli's new book, "Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader," is full of interesting nuggets and facts about the Apple co-founder. More Technology News»

		Education
		CU teachers write to governor against VC's security steps The Association of Calicut University Teachers (ACT), the largest teacher union in the varsity, has written to Governor and Chancellor, P Sathasivam urging his immediate intervention to withdraw the police picket set up on the campus along with the severe security measures currently in force in the varsity. Hafeez Contractor's architectural plans for new IITs, IIMs accepted by HRD panel With a host of new IITs and IIMs coming up in the next few years, noted architect Hafeez Contractor has prepared architectural plans for central educational institutions like IITs, IIMs, NITs and central universities. Gujarat University may close down external courses Gujarat University (GU) vice-chancellor M N Patel has hinted that the external courses or distance education for its various faculties may soon be closed down. There are around 15,000 external UG and PG students who are registered with GU. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Congress and MIM compete for Muslim vote in Bandra bypoll With around 84,000 votes, Muslim voters can play a decisive role in the triangular fight in Bandra (E) bypoll on April 11. Respect for national flag must be taught in schools, says Bombay HC The Bombay High Court on Monday said children must be taught how to respect the national flag in their schools, while urging creating awareness rather than penal action against violators. BEST bus fare hike from tomorrow Commuters will have to shell out Re1 to Rs10 for traveling on BEST buses from April 1. BEST has also decided to alter some routes, besides introducing a ‘Flag the bus’ scheme on many routes across the city. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's PWD told to finish two roads this year The public works department was on Monday asked to complete road construction work on two important stretches by the end of the year after an inspection by minister Satyendar Jain. Delhi looks at Singapore for recycling Taking inspiration from Singapore, Delhi government plans an ambitious project to provide recycled water to clusters of 100-200 houses, bringing down the problem of water scarcity in the capital. Non-stop water supply tops DJB's summer plan To ensure minimum disruption to water supply in the coming summer months, Delhi Jal Board has put in place a summer action plan. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Music will bring history alive here on Heritage Day Revisiting history while listening to some great classical melodies - the culturati couldn't ask for more. Victoria Hospital - Damaged water pipe puts dialysis on hold A water pipe problem is hitting dialysis patients hard, at the government-run Institute of Nephro Urology in Victoria Hospital premises, patients denied treatment said. TOI campaign - Church St can become a model urban space Unfortunately, our Church Street doesn't even have walkable footpaths, drains are overflowing with sewage and pedestrians get electrocuted by loose electric wires. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Centre releases Rs 1,500 crore for construction of new AP capital The NDA government on Monday sanctioned Rs 1,500 crore for the construction of Andhra Pradesh's new capital. HC quashes Vijayawada police search operations order The city police received a jolt on Monday when the Hyderabad High Court struck down their 'night domination' search operations. Lokayukta seeks report on alleged fee sop scam Lokayukta B Subhashan Reddy on Monday directed the TRS government to submit a report on the alleged irregularities in the fee reimbursement scheme on or before April 28. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Erode farmer develops herbal pesticides from leaves Whenever K M Chellamuthu sprayed pesticide on plants that he grew, he became allergic to the toxic components. A small-scale farmer, he could not afford to hire someone for the job. Three, including student, killed as school van plunges into canal near Nagercoil A school van plunged into a canal near Nagercoil here on Monday morning, killing the driver, a school student and a woman bathing in the canal. TN govt to dole out 52% more in salary to staff in next 3 years The state government will have to gear up for a 52% increase in salary bills over the next three years. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Congress stages silent protest over police complaint The opposition Congress on Monday staged a silent protest by wearing black strips on their mouths in the assembly against the police complaint registered against 19 of their MLAs in the case of vandalism last week. ED files prosecution in Biotor's Rs 509cr fraud case The Ahmedabad zonal unit of Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed prosecution in five-year-old Rs 509 crore fraud case of Vadodara-based Biotor Industries against 16 accused. Betting racket: FSL receives 11 laptops, 8 pen drives The cyber forensics department at Directorate of Forensic Sciences (DFS), Gandhinagar have received 11 laptops and eight pen drives seized by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with multi-crore betting racket busted near Vadodara earlier this month. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Violence breaks out in front of UPPSC headquarters over paper leakage Violence broke out in front of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission headquarters here today when youths demanding the removal of the Chairman over the issue of leakage of question papers indulged in stone pelting and damaged a state roadways bus. 10 villagers arrested for attack on cops The Kaushambi police on Sunday claimed to have arrested as many as 10 villagers allegedly involved in the attack on police party in Jalauli village. Paper leak a rumour, exam peaceful: UPPSC The leaked General Studies-I question paper of PCS (pre)-2015 was not officially cancelled by UP Public Service Commission (UPSC) till reports last came in on Sunday evening. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odias in Kolkata to celebrate Utkal Divas From traditional songs and Ranappa to a performance by a conch shell troupe, Odias in Kolkata are ready to celebrate the 79th Utkal Divas in a big way. Puri priests set out in search of neem trees for Nabakalebara A centuries-old tradition came alive in Puri on Sunday when a group of priests set out on a 49-day expedition in search of neem timbers for formation of new idols (Nabakalebara) of the sibling deities of Jagannath Temple. PRIs to be restructured in phases: Minister To strengthen the administration at the grassroots and make it people-friendly, the state government is planning to reorganize the panchayati raj institutions (PRIs). More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Paedophiles on prowl at home, POCSO brings swift justice Serial rapist Saurabh Jain stalked children on streets of Bhopal and sexually assaulted them before he was nabbed on Saturday, but paedophiles run amok within the four walls of homes and district court is flooded with such cases. Lokayukta could close 21 of 161 cases against ministers, CMs in 31 years Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta, state's anti-corruption ombudsman, could complete investigations in only 21 out 161 cases registered against chief ministers and ministers of the state in the last three decades. Tiger cub found dead at MP deputy speaker's farm A tiger cub died in a trap kept at a farmhouse of former Congress minister and deputy speaker of legislative assembly Rajendra Singh in buffer zone of Bandhavgarh National Tiger Reserve in Umaria district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Rain, hailstorm spell more misery for Sirsa farmers After facing the fury of rains and hailstorms in the past one month, rainfall coupled with high-velocity winds damaged more standing crops in Haryana in the past 24 hours. Sonia's Punjab visit deferred Congress president Sonia Gandhi's visit to Punjab to take stock of crop loss due to untimely rains on March 31 has been deferred due to bad weather forecast. City's water share to go up Deepak.Yadav@timesgroup.The hurdle of additional water supply of 40 MGD through a new pipeline from Punjab has finally been crossed. More Chandigarh News»

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