[wanabidii] News Digest: Govt considers selling 5% stake in ONGC

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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		Business
		Govt considers selling 5% stake in ONGC The government will decide next month whether to sell a 5% stake in state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp, a senior oil ministry official said, in a deal that would be worth $2.9 billion at current market prices. Volkswagen plans $250 million investment in India German carmaker Volkswagen AG plans to spend 15 billion rupees ($250 million) in India over the next five to six years, a senior company executive told reporters on Tuesday. Maruti Suzuki launches limited edition of Ertiga The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, has launched limited edition variants of the multi-purpose van Ertiga, which will be priced up to Rs 8.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). More Business News»

		Environment
		Chipko movement taught world ahimsa's power: President President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday conferred Chandi Prasad Bhatt, pioneer of the Chipko Movement, with the 2013 Gandhi Peace Prize and said the noted environmentalist has taught the world power of ahimsa, non-violence. 48 industrial units polluting Ganga asked to close down Directions have been issued to about 48 industrial units polluting River Ganga to close down, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. 163 large and medium irrigation projects delayed: Centre A total of 163 large and medium irrigation projects are delayed, the Rajya Sabha was told on Monday. More Environment News»

		World
		10 dead in Moscow subway derailment A rush-hour subway train derailed in Moscow on Tuesday, killing 106 people and injuring at least 106, emergency officials said. Oscar Pistorius in night club altercation Oscar Pistorius was involved in an argument at a night club over the weekend, his spokeswoman said on Tuesday, days after his lawyers wrapped up their defence in his murder trial. Philip Hammond to be UK foreign minister Britain's foreign minister William Hague — considered among the top two in Prime Minister David Cameron's cabinet has stepped down. More World News»

		Science
		Nasa closer to finding life beyond earth Do you often dream about extraterrestrial life beyond earth? Nasa scientists are engaged in proving your dreams to be true. People with genetic similarity become friends: Study In a startling finding, a study from the University of California, San Diego, and Yale University has found that friends resemble each other genetically. Cellphone radiation: Will it affect your brain? Many studies have been conducted on the possible cancer risk associated with the use of cellphones, but very few have explored its impact on the activity of the human brain. More Science News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi launches Mi 3, Redmi 1S and Redmi Note in India Xiaomi has launched three new smartphones in the Indian market - Mi 3, Redmi 1S and Redmi Note at Rs 13,999, Rs 6,999 and Rs 9,999. Microsoft likely to announce job cuts this week: Bloomberg The restructuring may end up being the biggest in Microsoft history, topping the 5,800 jobs cut in 2009. Indian IT cos beat MNCs in major deals Almost half of 26 large IT outsourcing deals in June were won by India-centric IT service providers. More Technology News»

		Education
		AICTE nod must for DU BTech: Smriti Irani More than 2000 students were admitted in various B.Tech programmes but after FYUP was scrapped last month and four year undergraduate courses were reverted to three year, these students protested. Mumbai University to encourage prominent colleges to opt for autonomy To reduce the burden of administration of 729 affiliated colleges, Mumbai University will encourage more colleges, especially those with ‘A’ grade, to seek autonomy. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean plans new schemes Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies has planned a slew of new programmes in research and education sector, including setting up of a Centre of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology and Marine Bioprocessing, state fisheries minister K Babu told the Assembly today. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Shakti Mills rape cases: 2 juveniles convicted Two minors in the Shakti Mills gang-rape cases were found guilty by the juvenile justice board on Tuesday afternoon. Mumbai: Central Railway to run 90 special trains for Ganesh festival Sources said that Western Railway too has planned 26 specials for Ganesh festival. Rail fracture delays trains from Pune The cause of the fracture is yet to be ascertained and an inquiry has been ordered. The incident did not have any impact on the CR suburban services. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cop on gangster's trail shot A Delhi Police constable who had been trailing a history-sheeter was shot dead in a blind alley on Monday afternoon. Old methods make policing risky Almost 40 policemen have lost their lives on duty in the past two years. While the department maintains that steps are taken to ensure their safety, Delhi Police personnel say little is done for them. Government told to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of biker shot by cops Police firing at bikers on Ashoka Road last July that led to the death of teenager Karan Pandey was disproportionate to the threat, and showed negligence and error of judgment, National Human Rights Commission has observed relying on a magisterial inquiry report. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		State-of-the-art command, control centre for crime management: Police chief Bangalore City Police is all set to get a state-of-the-art command and control centre to deal with crime, and law and order issues, city police chief Raghavendra Auradkar said. Madani walks out on bail, wife moves NIA court People's Democratic Party (PDP) chairman and Bangalore serial blasts accused Abdul Nasser Madani (49) walked out of the Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, here after completing bond formalities around 8pm on Monday. HC: Notaries can't give marriage certificates The Karnataka high court on Monday directed the law secretary to issue a circular restraining notaries from issuing certificates solemnizing marriages. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bhartiya's host cradle ceremony at Park Hyatt in Hyderabad Bhartiya's host cradle ceremony at Park Hyatt in Hyderabad Bhartiya's host cradle ceremony at Park Hyatt in Hyderabad Bhartiya's host cradle ceremony at Park Hyatt in Hyderabad Times of India hosts iftaar party at The Park in Hyderabad Times of India hosts iftaar party at The Park in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Vaiko urges Modi to stop appeasing Sri Lankan govt In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vaiko expressed his objection to an external affairs ministry spokesperson’s statement justifying India’s abstention from a voting on a Sri Lanka-specific motion at the UN Human Rights Council in March this year. Chennai building collapse: Madras high court denies anticipatory bail to woman architect Rejecting B Suganya's plea, Justice P Devadass said investigation into the accident was still in a nascent stage. Residents nab chain snatcher in Chennai The chain snatcher has been identified as V Kamal Raj, 28, a resident of Perambur. Police seized 7.5 sovereigns of gold chain from him. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Solar power plan for Ahmedabad hits a roadblock The state government’s plan to tap solar power as an alternative source of energy in the state capital has hit a roadblock as private house owners are not willing to lease out their terraces for a longer duration. Om Prakash Kohli is new Gujarat governor Veteran BJP leader Om Prakash Kohli, 79, has been appointed the regular governor of Gujarat. Social revolution takes huge leap in Gujarat At least 80 students belonging to socially backward dalit and tribal families are being groomed to be priests as part of the three-year diploma course of priesthood — purohityam (karmakand) — at Shree Somnath Sanskrit University in Saurashtra. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC to health department: Set up teams for surprise checks This directive was passed by a division bench of Allahabad High Court comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice Suneet Kumar on a PIL filed by one Ravi Singh. 2 killed, 5 injured after lightning strike Two persons died and five injured after lightning struck them at different places in Balrampur district on Sunday. The injured persons have been admitted at different hospitals. Woman kidnapped and gangraped A woman was kidnapped and raped at gun-point at Thanagaon village by two persons when she went out to a field on Saturday night. A case was registered against the accused. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cops raid drug shop in Cuttack A joint squad of directorate of drug control administration (DDCA) and police on Monday raided a retail medicine outlet at Mangalabag in Cuttack in connection with the alleged fake vaccine racket. Rama Devi plans documentary on achievements Rama Devi Women's (Autonomous) College plans to make a documentary on the achievements of the college on the occasion of its golden jubilee celebrations this year. Rs 33 lakh spent on renovation of office chambers of ministers Rural development minister Patra, who was replying to a question relating to the works department on behalf of chief minister Naveen Patnaik, said another Rs 15 lakh will be spent for the purpose. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No more hassles for school kids as van drivers get say After two days of torment, students and parents can feel relieved from Monday as school van drivers have officially called off their strike on Sunday. Expelled medicos picked up, released Students expelled from medical colleges for using unfair means in pre-medical test (PMT) were not allowed to assemble at Lake View Road on Sunday and were picked up and released shortly by the cops. Rain drenches Bhopal, Gwalior sizzles at 42 degrees With parts of state already witnessing monsoon, there is more to come.Bhopal circle meteorological department officials said the region experienced rain between Saturday night and Sunday morning. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Three horticulture officials held for accepting bribe A team of anti corruption branch of CBI has arrested a sub divisional officer (SDO), Navjot Singh Sandu, along with two other employees of UT Horticulture Department for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a contractor on Monday. Two others were included clerk Ashwani Kumar and computer operator Raju. Retired Army colonel shot dead in Hisar A retired Army Colonel was shot dead allegedly by his neighbour following an altercation over construction of wall around a park in Jawahar Nagar area here, police said on Monday. Centre stops Justice Manjunath's appointment as CJ of Punjab and Haryana high court The appointment of Justice KL Manjunath of Karnataka high court as new chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court has been stalled. More Chandigarh News»

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