[wanabidii] News Digest: Maruti enhances market share, crosses 42%

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 13, 2014
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		Business
		Maruti enhances market share, crosses 42% In June, the company's market share rose to 45 per cent with 91,226 cars and utility vehicles sold out of a total 2,04,081 passenger vehicles sold during the month. Centre wants to lower visa fees, air fares: Naik The Centre wants to decrease visa fees and air fares in a bid to boost tourism in India, Union tourism minister Shripad Naik on Sunday said. 'Insurance Bill may be taken up in current session' The ruling BJP had earlier opposed raising of the FDI cap in the insurance sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent. More Business News»

		Environment
		Another blackbuck killed in Bihar Suspected smugglers have killed another blackbuck in Bihar's Buxar district, forest officials said on Saturday. Australia slams 'extremist' PETA for sheep abuse video Australia's agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce has described animal rights group PETA as "extremist" and questioned their methods after the release of footage showing sheep being beaten by shearers. New approach to improve hurricane intensity forecast Experiments conducted at the UM Rosenstiel School Air-Sea Interaction Salt Water Tank (ASIST) simulated the wind speed and ocean surface conditions of a tropical storm. More Environment News»

		World
		Heavy fighting breaks out in Libya Heavy fighting broke out near the airport of the Libyan capital Tripoli on Sunday, residents said. Iraq parliament adjourns without progress on govt Iraq's parliament has ended its second session after just 30 minutes with lawmakers still deadlocked over electing new leadership. Pope promises 'solutions' to priestly celibacy Pope Francis promised "solutions" to the issue of priestly celibacy in an interview on Sunday that raised the possibility the Catholic Church could eventually lift the interdiction on married priests. More World News»

		Science
		New approach to improve hurricane intensity forecast Scientists have discovered that physical conditions at the air-sea interface is a key component to improve forecast models, offering a new method to to aid prediction of storm intensity of hurricanes. Gas from farts can help battle disease The thought may make your stomach churn, but scientists claim that the gas which makes farts smell of rotten eggs could be used to help tackle conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The gas behind the putrid stench is known as hydrogen sulphide, and is toxic in large quantities. Now you can name 30 planets from pre-selected group of exoplanets For the first time ever, you will be able to name exoplanets along with their host stars. More Science News»

		Technology
		3 apps to turn your smartphone into a fitness trainer Today's mobile devices can guide you through exercise routines, track your vital stats and performance, and keep you motivated with daily goals to achieve. Tata Motors's JLR developing 'self-learning' cars Jaguar Land Rover is developing much smarter cars that will offer a completely personalized driving experience and help prevent accidents. Sony SmartBand SWR10 review Smartwatches and fitness trackers are emerging as hottest categories in wearable segment. However, so far mainstream brands like Samsung and Sony have not been able to hit it big. More Technology News»

		Education
		2 government medical colleges to fill 100 seats each During counselling for MBBS seats conducted by Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) students and their parents were confused on the total seats sanctioned by MCI. Proposed IIM in Himachal feared to be fall prey to politics Already having large number of private universities, three government universities, a central university besides an IIT at Mandi, now announcement of IIM is all set to project Himachal Pradesh as hub of quality education. Graduation made free for girls in Chhattisgarh In a major decision that would benefit nearly one lakh girls in the state, the Chhattisgarh government has made graduation education free for them in all public colleges and technical institutes. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Dog helped cops solved robbery case A female dog of Bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) helped the MRA Marg police detect and arrest two thieves who had stole Rs 15 lakhs from a corporate office in Fort using screw drivers. Dead body of a woman found in Kalyan A 25 year old girl's naked decomposed dead body has been found at isolated place opposite Mohindarsingh Kabul Singh School in Kalyan west on Sunday wee hours. Wall collapses in Mumbai's Tardeo, 2 people killed, 5 injured Five people were injured in the incident and they were rushed to the hospital. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Monsoon rains lash Delhi, Noida Heavy rains lashed the Indian capital and its adjoining areas Sunday, ending a scorching heat wave and humidity and bringing joy to millions. Javed Ali set to sing at Times Noida Festival at Amity University grounds today With Bollywood star power, LOL moments-filled comedy night and some thought-provoking theatre, the Times Noida festival has given Delhiites a lot to cheer about in the last few days. Kriti Dhir hosts birthday party at Yogesh Choudhry's 'The Mansion Club' in Garden Of Five Senses in Delhi The recent birthday party held for Kriti Dhir at The Mansion Club in Garden Of Five Senses, owned by Yogesh Choudhry, was attended by many close friends of the birthday girl. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka mulls heavy fines, tough laws for quacks The Karnataka government is planning stringent rules against quacks in the state with steep fines of up to Rs 5 lakh and imprisonment. World Cup: Bangaloreans get ready to party at the final whistle Many clubs have opted out of hosting big-screen parties due to the special police permission required to be open beyond 1am. Government clamps down on gold schemes In a move that will upset many gold jewellery buyers, the government has brought the hugely popular installment schemes under the definition of public deposits. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		26 people, including 12 women, held from rave party Police seized over Rs two lakh cash, several cellphones and four 4-wheelers from the party site. Chandrababu Naidu's first iftar out of Hyderabad Indicating his strong desire to shift out of Hyderabad, AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday hosted iftar for fasting muslims in Vijayawada. Coming soon: Maritime hub The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing plans to develop its nearly 900 km-long coastline into an international maritime centre (IMC) by developing a string of ports starting from Krishnapatnam in Nellore to Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam by roping in the Union government. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Doctors flee Iraq, patients head to Chennai A civil war is raging in Iraq but every day Iraqi patients continue to travel out of the country to Chennai for treatment. Major fire damages 118-year-old SBI building, 40 staff escape SBI chief general manager said 40 employees were in the building at the time of the accident, but nobody was injured. Firefighters later told TOI that the teak floor made the operation difficult. Court: Don't make conductor wait for retirement payout Bus conductor R Damodaran might have made hundreds of commuters wait for the bus, but when the final destination of his career neared, he knew how to ensure that settlement of his retirement benefits weren’t delayed. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		NavGujarat Samay sales cross 2 lakh mark Within a short time, NavGujarat Samay has made its mark with sting operations, breaking stories, exclusive reports and incisive news analysis in the best tradition of the Times Group. Medha Patkar grilled on past cases during Ashram assault trial Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar was cross-examined before a magisterial court on Saturday, in connection with her complaint of assault at Gandhi Ashram at a peace meeting during the 2002 riots. Ruckus on flight as AC fails Around 150 Ahmedabad-bound passengers late on Friday night created a ruckus on SpiceJet flight SG 275 from Mumbai, over the air conditioning in the aircraft not working. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traffic diversions for Shrawan In view of heavy rush of Kanwariyas during the month of Shrawan starting from Sunday, the traffic department here has made Allahabad-Varanasi route one-way for one month. Low voltage adds to woes of denizens Denizens are grappling with the problem of low voltage in several areas of the city.Electrical equipment including fans, coolers are not fully operational in this grueling heat. Jhansi lawyer shot at in dispute with SP leader A 40-year-old lawyer was shot at and critically wounded after he allegedly refused to withdraw a case against a ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) leader here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cong blames govt for poverty The Congress on Saturday said failure of welfare schemes and the state government's inefficiency are responsible for Odisha's nagging poverty. Group of youths take steps to turn city green A group of youths here is making an attempt to improve the green cover in the city.They are on a mission to ensure that all the vacant spaces in the city wear a green look. Dry spell triggers drought worry Farmers of the region have fallen on hard times due to poor rainfall because of a fickle monsoon.Spectre of a drought-like situation haunts them if the situation remains unchanged for another couple of week. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		HC orders state to probe sexual harassment charge against Sheopur collector On February 2013, she lodged a complaint with chief secretary, Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission and state women's commission, alleging the collector, Gayneshwar Patil, was harassing her. Hotel Palash manager in Lokayukta net Accused Gopal Shivhare is posted as front office manager at Hotel Palash while complainant Praveen Dubey was holding the same position at Hotel Lake View Ashoka - both operated by tourism department. Police chase jeep carrying stolen goods Cops mounted on a bike chased a speeding jeep carrying suspected stolen goods on the outskirts of Bhopal on Friday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Robbers snatch Rs 6 lakh from departmental store worker Two motorcyclists shot at a departmental store worker in broad daylight in Philaur on Saturday and snatched Rs 6 lakh he was carrying. Faridkot shut down over 'disappearances' Incensed at the failure of the police to locate 27 persons who went missing in Faridkot in the past one and a half years, residents observed complete bandh on Saturday. Engineering student jumps before train with girl An engineering student and his alleged girlfriend ended their lives by jumping before a train near the railway workshop in Jagadhri town on Saturday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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