[wanabidii] News Digest: Mercedes Benz India sales up 25%

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 28, 2014
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		Business
		Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today reported a 25 per cent growth in its sales for the first half of 2014 in India at 4,717 units. Amazon plans 5 new warehouses in India Amazon Seller Services India Pvt Ltd plans to open five more fulfillment centres (FCs) — warehouses — in Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Tauru (outskirts of Gurgaon), the company said. Jaypee sells plants to pay off debt Jaiprakash Power Ventures' hydroelectric power portfolio, which Anil Ambani's Reliance Power has agreed to acquire, consists of three plants - the 300 MW Baspa Stage two plant in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, a 400 MW Vishnuprayagn plant in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand and a 1,091 MW Karcham Wangtoo plant in Himachal Pradesh. More Business News»

		Environment
		New species of mayfly discovered in India Scientists have discovered a new species of mayfly in the southern Western Ghats, a mountain range along the west coast of India. Green anaconda hatchling born in Mysore Zoo A green anaconda housed at the Mysore Zoo has hatched an egg graduating the Mysore facility as India's first zoo to have successfully bred the world's biggest snake. 'Lifestyle' babies- A new culprit of climate change A new culprit has been found causing climate change – “lifestyle” babies. More Environment News»

		World
		UN calls for immediate Gaza truce The UN security council has called for "an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" in the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas. Police remove church cross amid crackdown in China Hundreds of police took down a church's cross on Monday in a city known as "China's Jerusalem" for its many houses of worship amid a crackdown on church buildings in a coastal region where thousands of people are embracing Christianity. Death toll mounts as clashes intensify in Ukraine Authorities in Luhansk said Monday that five people were killed and 15 injured by overnight artillery strikes. Three were killed in Donetsk as a result of clashes, the city's government said. More World News»

		Science
		The scientific reason you should start fist bumping Scientists have discovered a healthier way of greeting your friends instead of the customary handshake – bumping fists. Dinosaurs extinct because of 'colossal bad luck' Dinosaurs may have survived the asteroid strike which wiped them out if it had happened slightly earlier or later in history, a new study has found. New tech lets hair reflect any colour What if you could alter your hair to reflect any colour in the spectrum? It may soon become a reality! More Science News»

		Technology
		One in every 3 Apple engineers is Indian Apple filed 1,750 H-1B applications during the 10-year period 2001 to 2010, but the number increased sharply to 2,800 during 2011-13. India a huge force in shaping global digital future: Mozilla India is headed to be a huge force in shaping the digital future of the world, a top official of Mozilla Foundation, has said. 8 tips to save eyes from computer vision syndrome Just taking a few simple steps can keep your eyes from getting strained, irritated and dry despite using your computer all day long. More Technology News»

		Education
		Teachers unhappy with UGC handing NET to CBSE The University Grants Commission may have offloaded the contentious National Eligibility Test on the Central Board of Secondary Education, but teachers across universities seem to have grave misgivings about a school board conducting an eligibility test for teacher recruitment in higher education institutions. IIT Kharagpur eyeing international status Eyeing an improved international ranking, premier technology institute IIT-Kharagpur has started inviting foreign students, faculties and even Nobel laureates every year to its campus. European Union universities woo Indian students with English The US has for long been the destination of choice for Indian students in search of quality higher education and the UK, Australia and Canada the most viable alternatives. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai municipal commissioner Sitaram Kunte is registered as a hawker Mumbai municipal commissioner Sitaram Kunte has been registered as a hawker seeking a licence in the latest twist in the tussle between the BMC and its critics over the ongoing hawker registration drive. Two die in road accident in Murbad; locals burn vehicle, block highway Two people died while seven injured in a road accident in which a passenger jeep collided with a container on National Highway number 222 near Murbad on Monday morning. Englishman on global hunt for 'Time Twins' hopes to end search in Mumbai The management consultant may have very little in common with them but for his birthdate, December 1, 1974, but then, that's all the ice-breaker he needs. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP activists arrested for defacing public property in Delhi Four Aam Aadmi Party activists, who were pasting posters for an upcoming party rally here, were arrested on Monday on the charge of defacing public property, a police officer said. CWG village flats may be auctioned soon Apartments at the Commonwealth Games Village, one of the most sought after addresses in Delhi before the complex got sucked into bureaucratic quagmire, may soon be up for sale to the public through e-auction. Raahgiri gets more support The third Raahgiri Day this Sunday morning was full of smiling Delhiites who indulged in physical activities and then in breakfast in CP's eateries, in what is fast becoming a Sunday ritual. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Child rape case: Bangalore school reopens after 10 days Vibgyor High School reopened after groups of parents visited the institution to take stock of the safety measures initiated by the management. Murudeshwar tragedy: Tourists ignored tide alert While two bodies were recovered on Saturday, the rest were traced on Sunday. Train crashes into JCB near Bangalore, 1 dead A 30-year-old cleaner of a JCB was killed and its driver seriously injured when a speeding train crashed into the vehicle that was crossing the tracks in Vaddarahalli, Doddaballapur Rural police limits, on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		I've only requested the government to give me the cash reward: Saina Nehwal There was a mini storm brewing in the Hyderabad sporting circuit on Thursday Just after tennis ace Sania Mirza ex. Time to put metropolitan planning committee in place The present GHMC will transform into a 2,500 sq km entity with a population of three crore in the next two decades.Global consultants are to be hired for formulating the new master plan (NMP). 80 caught racing at Gandipet Narsingi police on Sunday nabbed 80 youngsters, aged between 14 and 24 years, for racing bikes on the Osmansagar, popular as Gandipet, bund. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rosaiah, Jayalalithaa extend Ramadan greetings Extending her greetings to Muslims, Jayalalithaa advised them to shower love on all and follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. Home baking coming of age thanks to TV, social media Baking is no longer the preserve of the fancy chef. With TV shows such as ‘Fabulous Cakes’ and MasterChef inspiring gourmets, young and old alike are now donning the baker’s hat and creating works of art that would rival those created by five star chefs. Satish from Tamil Nadu wins weightlifting gold at CWG It was a historic day for Tamil Nadu's Satish Sivalingam who won gold in men's 77kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow late on Sunday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Govt failed to utilize food grains: CAG The Gujarat government has failed to properly utilize food grains allotted from the Food Corporation of India. No vigilance commission at district and taluka level The government of India had instructed all the states in 2006 to form vigilance committees at village, city, taluka, district and state level. Central consumer protection council formed after 18 years: CAG Out of 26 districts, the state government has failed to set up the District Consumer Protection Councils (CPC) in eight districts. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Soaring prices upset home budget The skyrocketing prices of vegetables have again upset kitchen budgets of various households. Corporators fume over Allahabad Municipal Corporation House no show There is resentment among corporators over non-convening of Allahabad Municipal Corporation house meeting. Jhansi soldier won Victoria Cross The 7th Light Cavalry, based in Babina in Jhansi was one of the unit that participated in the World War I.As per records, the unit fought in two theatres of the war. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Home they brought him dead Little did they know that their son's body will reach home instead of himself, alive and kicking. Student ends life over 'poor show' in exam An engineering student allegedly committed suicide in the city on Sunday for 'poor show' in examination.A girl had ended her life over similar reason at Tamando, on the outskirts of the city, the previous day. BJD man charged with molestation found dead Mystery shrouded the death of a BJD activist, whose body was recovered from the quarters of BJD MLA of Binjharpur constituency and former minister, Pramila Mallick, near AG Square here on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Another X File: Spooked professor claims blood-sucking spirit wants to have sex The state cyber cell headquarters initiated a probe into the complaint of 'paranormal activity' after repeated pleas from the terror-struck professor. Assistant inspector-general, cyber cell, N K Jhariya, confirmed launch of the probe. Operation Majnu launched to curb molestation Police launched Operation Majnu from Saturday to stop molestation in state capital.Close to dozen of youths have been held for teasing girls on roadside so far, police said. Government refuses to share info on Chouhan's South Africa trip Madhya Pradesh government has refused to part with information relating to visit of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and industries minister Yashodhara Raje to South Africa sought under Right to Information Act. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No appointment letters, but Hooda administers oath to information commissioners Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday hurriedly administrated the oath of office to two information commissioners and three commissioners of the Right to Service Commission when they had not even been given appointment letters by the secretary of the administrative reforms department. Singer of objectionable songs is AAP candidate for Talwandi Sabo bypoll Dumping its practice of choosing doctors, academicians, social workers, musicians and conservationists of international repute as party candidates, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has found its candidate for Talwandi Sabo assembly bypoll in a singer who, instead of any social activism, is known more for his objectionable and double-meaning lyrical renditions and songs. Kiran Bedi for separate de-addiction centres for women Former IPS officer and social activist Kiran Bedi has urged Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal to open separate de-addiction centres for women as they too were increasing getting into the habit of addiction in Punjab. More Chandigarh News»

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