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News Digest: 66 AI flyers reach Mumbai from Kolkata after 22-hour ordeal

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Monday, April 27, 2015
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66 AI flyers reach Mumbai from Kolkata after 22-hour ordeal
For the 100-odd passengers booked on two Air India flights to Mumbai from Kolkata on Saturday, an ordinary trip turned into a never-ending ordeal.

Bihar heritage sites intact
All important heritage sites of Bihar are safe despite high density tremors experienced in different parts of the state during the last 36 hours

Bihar escapes major devastation
In 2011, when an earthquake of the intensity of 7.5 on Richter scale rocked Sikkim, Delhi IMD director Ajit Tyagi had said that soon a ‘great earthquake’ of above 7.5 on Richter scale was imminent in northeastern region.

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USL to move Sebi with PwC findings, Mallya taps lawyers
United Spirits will inform the Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday about the findings of a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) inquiry into the company’s books even as Vijay Mallya, who was asked to quit as USL chairman over the weekend, has lined up a battery of top lawyers in an escalating boardroom battle.

Delay in houses hits buyers
Housing projects are running 2-3 years behind schedule. Here's how it can hurt you.

For Kotak, ING Vysya merger is like joint family moment
Uday Kotak’s success in managing his financial conglomerate — Kotak Mahindra Bank and its nine group companies — stems from practical lessons in his early life.

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Vulture culture atop coconut palms sends bird numbers soaring
Around 200 km south of Mumbai in the picturesque coastal town of Shrivardhan in Raigad district, a meticulous Vulture Conservation Centre is slowly but surely taking shape atop tall coconut trees.

18 reptile species in Western Ghats face threat
Reptile species in the Western and Eastern Ghats and South India in general are under threat of extinction, a report says.

Only 50 villages in Western Ghat of Goa eco-sensitive: Report
In a relief to over 40 villages of Goa, the state government-appointed committee has said only 50 villages fall under eco-sensitive areas (ESA) of the Western Ghats and not 99 as stated by Dr K Kasturirangan Committee.

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Clinton Foundation admits missteps in donor disclosure
The acting chief executive of the Clinton Foundation is acknowledging the global philanthropy made mistakes in how it disclosed its donors amid growing scrutiny as Hillary Rodham Clinton opens her presidential campaign as the presume Democratic frontrunner.

Indonesia gives 72-hour execution notice to drug traffickers
Australian leaders on Monday continued to lobby Indonesia to spare the lives of two Australians on death row despite 10 prisoners being given formal notice that they could die within days.

Kerry to see Iranian FM as nuke talks hit end phase
Secretary of state John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart will meet this week for the first time since they laid out the framework for a nuclear deal earlier this month.

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Anurag talks about Radhika's leaked nude video
Anurag Kashyap is passionate about what he does and is a cutting-edge filmmaker who loves to try out new things and launch and work with new actors. On Sunday, a video of the bold and modern-minded actor Radhika Apte (who got a lot of appreciation for her role in Badlapur), showing her frontal nude from below went viral. Anurag Kashyap felt not just angry but responsible towards her as it was in his short film directed for the international market that Radhika agreed to take this bold step.

Abhishek: Am more like my mother as a performer
Abhishek Bachchan is bright, charming, well- behaved but naughty. And while he is his father, the one and only Amitabh Bachchan’s biggest fan, he has grown up watching and admiring Rishi Kapoor.

5 Most talked about celebrity kids
Let's take a look at Bollywood's most talked about celebrity kids...

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Immunisation can prevent several diseases in adults
From common flu to hepatitis to cervical cancer, immunization can prevent a series of dangerous diseases in adults or reduce the intensity of others. Despite being recognized as a life saver, the practice of vaccination is yet to become commonplace in India to prevent diseases, say experts.

How earthquakes happen
Most earthquakes originate from compressional or tensional stresses built up at the margins of the huge moving plates that make up the earth's surface.

World's first malaria vaccine could be available by October
The world's first viable malaria vaccine could be available by as early as October, after final trial results showed it can potentially prevent millions of cases of the deadly disease every year.

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IPL 2015: RCB thrash Delhi Daredevils by 10 wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded a crushing 10-wicket victory over Delhi Daredevils in a 2015 Indian Premier League match at Feroz Shah Kotla.

Tendulkar, Dravid, Ganguly to find new India coach
BCCI has reportedly discussed the possibility of appointing Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid as advisors on cricketing matters.

Everton overpower United 3-0 as Chelsea close on title
Everton made a mockery of EPL table as they beat Man United 3-0 in style at Goodison Park -- their 3rd straight home win over Devils in as many seasons.

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5 smart ways to identify hackers
Read on for the most common methods used by hackers along with tips on how to avoid being duped..

Ratan Tata invests in Xiaomi
The news was first shared by Hugo Barra, vice president of international for Xiaomi and the company’s official Indian accounts on social networks.

Net neutrality: Telcos warn of six-fold hike in data tariffs
Mobile operators on Friday said that they may have to increase data tariffs by up to six times to remain viable if the proposed regulations did not offer a level-playing field with net-based services such as Skype and WhatApp.

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Career Guide
Useful tips for a wise career decisions.

A decline of 4.7 lakhs in primary school enrolment in MP: UNICEF
Madhya Pradesh has seen a decline in enrolment of about 4.7 lakh students in 2013-14 in primary and upper primary classes compared to 2012-13.

Staff bodies of 30 DU colleges unite to oppose credit system
The staff association of Kirori Mal College has a valid point to make against the introduction of the choice-based credit system to Delhi University this year.

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suspects in kidnapping case detained
In a major breakthrough the city crime branch on Sunday have detained three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a 21 year old son of Ghatkopar based builder, who was kidnapped and released after a month after the family reportedly paid a ransom of Rs 2 crores.

Mumbai hospital doctors upload video to show workload
A week after a doctor was roughed by a patient’s friend in Sion Hospital, its doctors are using the social media to highlight their workload.

5,000 college teachers wait for March pay
Over 5,000 degree college teachers from Mumbai region are yet to get their salaries for the month of March.

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Delhi to send food, water to Nepal
The Delhi government has pitched in with relief material for earthquake-hit Nepal and will be sending 25,000 packets of food and 25,000 pouches of drinking water.

Shaken and stirred, but all feel lucky to be alive
After coming across unforgettable death and destruction in Kathmandu in the past 24 hours, around 2,000 Indians returned to the capital till Sunday night.

80% of Delhi's buildings won't stand a quake
Delhi is located in seismic zone 4, making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes.

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Watch out: Dug-up ditch awaits next victim
Indiranagar cops deny any accident on Byappanahalli Main Road on Saturday night. Hospitals in the vicinity too seem to know nothing about the incident. But broken parts of a motorcycle strewn around a trench in the middle of the poorly lit road tell another tale.

In the e-age, postman dons new roles
The telegram is dead, postcards and inland letters long forgotten, and few depend on money orders today. So, what happened to our dear postman, what is he doing? TOI finds out

Tipu's gems that fetched millions

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Tollywood actress held for role in red sanders smuggling
Kurnool police on Sunday arrested budding Tollywood actress Neetu Agarwal on the charges of aiding red sanders smugglers. 

Now 24x7 supply in 'power-packed' Andhra Pradesh
From a shortage last year, Andhra Pradesh has now emerged as a power surplus state, announced energy secretary Ajay Jain.

'Repeat of previous quakes to be more deadly now'
Saturday's horrific earthquake that left hundreds of people dead in Nepal has set alarming bells ringing among disaster management experts back home.

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Vijayakanth to lead TN oppn's meeting with PM today
DMDK chief Vijaykanth on Sunday called on various opposition leaders to back him in his mission to lead a multi-party delegation to meet Prime Minister Modi and raise issues concerning the state.

Traffic constable quizzed over missing wireless sets
A week after seven walkie-talkie sets went missing from the Teynampet police station, a traffic constable has come under suspicion.

RTI activists demand non-political info commissioner
With the present State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC) K S Sripathi’s term coming to an end on Monday, RTI campaigners have urged the state government to appoint an eminent person who is not a retired bureaucrat and affiliated to any political party.

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Daughter plays son to mom, lights pyre
On Sunday those present at Dudheshwar crematorium witnessed a woman performing the last rites of her mother — generally performed by the son.

Ride collapses at fair, 3 including child injured
Three persons including a seven-year-old girl sustained injuries after a section of a ride collapsed at a fun fair at GMDC Ground, on Sunday night.

Investors accuse pvt firm of 4 crore fraud
A private company, with offices in 14 states and a few in major cities of Gujarat, has been accused of cheating investors of Rs 4 crore.

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Lichchavi passengers looted near Manauri
Armed dacoits looted passengers travelling in Lichchavi Express between Manauri and Bamrauli railway stations on Kanpur-Allahabad route of North Central Railway on Friday morning.

Allahabad University student sculpts 3,000 kgs hammer
Son of a poor peasant of a small village at Nagaipur of Baheria block in Allahabad proved his mettle in the first sculpture that he has made. He and five others have made a hammer weighing over 3,000 kgs.

Free wi-fi facility at Civil Lines Bus Depot soon
The Civil Lines Bus Depot of the city would become the first public place to be equipped with wi-fi services. Uttar Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has came out with the proposal to equip the depot for better internet connectivity.

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Odisha to develop Talsari beach
The state government has decided to constitute a development authority to draw more tourists to Talsari beach in Balasore district by boosting basic amenities.

Garbage piles up in capital city
Sanitation in several parts of the city has gone for a toss for over a week now as garbage has not been lifted on a daily basis.

Maternity care centre to be revived
The historic Netaji Seva Sadan, a maternity care centre, lying defunct for the last three years, is all set to get a new lease of life.

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STF summons 'Mr X' for recording statement
STF officer D K Tiwari went to Pandey's official residence and served him a notice asking to appear at agency's office for statements in three days.

SIT recommends action against STF, Indore cops for hiring 'Mr X'
SIT has on Friday submitted before Madhya Pradesh high court that contents of Mr X's pen drive was forged and has been done with intent to mislead the agency investigating crime.

Nepal quake shockwave felt across Madhya Pradesh
Earthquake tremors created panic in the entire state and government offices were vacated as a safety precaution.

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DSGMC decide to begin langar (community kitchen ) at Kathmandu
For distribution of freshly cooked food among earthquake victims in Nepal , the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has decided to send its team to prepare food in Kathmandu and distribute among victims.

Doctors, journalists lock horns
Taking up the case of misbehaviour with the Barnala civil surgeon, principal secretary for health Vinni Mahajan has written to state chief secretary and health minister to take stern action against certain journalists.

SMC to invest Rs 7,189 crore on transportation and traffic management
Traffic and transportation system of the city is all set to get a new look as Shimla municipal corporation (SMC) has decided to spend Rs 7,189 crore out of the total estimated budget of Rs 14,696 crore - meant for their new master city development plan - for this purpose.

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