[wanabidii] News Digest: Possible to pay 8.8%, but settle for 8.7%: EPFO

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, August 26, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Possible to pay 8.8%, but settle for 8.7%: EPFO The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has said it may be possible for it to offer 8.8% interest to its five crore subscribers in 2014-15, a shade higher than last year’s 8.75%, but has gone ahead and suggested a lower payout for the year. Signs of growth in residential, office real estate: Study The residential and office real estate markets are showing growth signs in Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR), Pune, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, said a study by Knight Frank India. Hyundai looking at a second factory in India The second-biggest car maker in India is facing intense competition from players like Honda, Ford and Maruti Suzuki and has decided to go aggressive on new products, while entering unrepresented segments. More Business News»

		Environment
		Govt to ban pesticides harming bees The fertiliser ministry is likely to soon recommend a ban on the use of a pesticides that are harmful for bees, particularly honeybees. From 50 in 2013, Tadoba-Andhari tigers up by 10 The abstracts of the report were discussed at a two-day internal research seminar by WII from August 18-20. PM Modi invites Britain for energy efficiency co-operation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said clean energy and preservation of environment were priority areas for his government and invited Britain to partner in these efforts. More Environment News»

		World
		Captured Russian troops in Ukraine 'by accident' Russian military sources quoted by state agencies on Tuesday said that Russian troops captured by Kiev and shown on Ukrainian television had crossed the border accidentally. Pakistan's prime minister meets army chief amid crisis Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met the powerful army chief on Tuesday, a source in his administration said, as a political deadlock over mass protests for the government's resignation showed no signs of resolution. Israel targets Gaza highrises as sides weigh truce deal Israel, which pulled its negotiating team out of the Cairo talks a week ago, has repeatedly said it would not negotiate under fire. More World News»

		Science
		4.4 billion kilometres away, Nasa's Pluto-bound spacecraft crosses Neptune's orbit Traveling nearly 4.4 billion kilometers in a record eight years and eight months, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has crossed the orbit of Neptune on its way to Pluto. Proteins that inhibit HIV, Ebola release identified In a surprise finding, scientists have discovered that a family of proteins that helps viruses, such as HIV and Ebola, enter a cell can also block the release of these deadly viruses. Scientists find gut bacteria that prevents food allergies Mice that were raised in a sterile environment or given antibiotics early in life lacked a common gut bacteria that appears to prevent food allergies, US researchers said on Monday. More Science News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi's Moto G rival Redmi 1S launched at Rs 5,999 Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched its Redmi 1S smartphone, a rival to the likes of Moto G, at Rs 5,999. Review: Xolo 8X-1000 smartphone and HIVE UI How does Xolo’s first attempt at creating a customized UI work out? Does it hamper the user experience or does it help the phone work better? We find out in our Xolo 8X-1000 review… The 10 worst Apple products ever From the PowerPC to the Pippin game console, we recount the ill-fated products Apple probably wishes you forgot about permanently. More Technology News»

		Education
		Delhi University appoints new registrar Delhi University has appointed a new registrar in the place of Alka Sharma, who was repatriated to her parent cadre after her extension was terminated. Vietnam seeks India's help on CBSE pattern in schools Vietnam on Monday sought cooperation from India to bolster its primary school education even as CBSE textbooks are slowly gaining popularity here. SAARC's best law teacher award The vice-chancellor of Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad, has been selected for SAARC's best law teacher award, this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Suspension of DIG Sunil Paraskar, accused of raping Mumbai model, likely Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan has not yet given his consent to go ahead with suspension of a rape-accused DIG Sunil Paraskar. Shah Rukh Khan's security beefed up after underworld threat Security at the residence of Shah Rukh Khan was beefed up after three unidentified men fired three rounds outside the residence of film producer Karim Morani on Saturday. Shah Rukh Khan's security beefed up after reports of threat from gangster The Mumbai police on Tuesday confirmed reports that security for actor Shah Rukh Khan had been beefed up following threats from the underworld. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pak commission to decide on custody of girl The Delhi high court on Monday disposed of a petition over the custody of a Pakistani girl whose paternal aunt had moved a plea here.The child is staying with her maternal uncle. Motihari killer in police net A notorious contract killer, who had carried out the Motihari killings in Bihar on August 8, has been nabbed by the Delhi Police crime branch. End of road for carjacker One of the most active carjackers in Delhi and UP, Piyush Tyagi, was arrested by the anti auto theft squad of east district on Saturday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		TOI vendor dies after being hit by speeding vehicle M Perumal, a vendor of The Times of India, was knocked down by a speeding car on Banaswadi Main Road, East Bangalore, on Monday. Witer says no to state film award But the selection committee has ruled out any change and is going ahead with the award despite Ramachandrappa making it clear that he can't accept it. Congress scores 2-1 in bypolls, breather for Siddaramaiah Congress' better-than-expected performance in the bypolls, where it won two of the three seats, has come as a shot in the arm for CM Siddaramaiah who is facing dissent within the party. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		4 held for transporting Lankan nationals to Australia from AP coast An international human trafficking racket involving Sri Lankan Tamils was busted by the Ongole police on Monday. Institute of Indian Interior Designers at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad Institute of Indian Interior Designers at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad Sharon's bachelorette party at Via Milano in Hyderabad Sharon’s bachelorette party at Via Milano in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Teso lauds Modi govt's efforts to find political solution for Sri Lankan Tamils issue The Teso meeting demanded the government allow permission to a UN team to stay in India and conduct a probe into the allegations of human rights violation in Sri Lanka. Tamil Nadu registrar of companies arrested for taking bribe Acting on a tip-off, anti-corruption sleuths of the CBI laid a trap and nabbed Manuneethi Cholan when he accepted the bribe from a complainant who had approached him to start a new company. ISL - Lena ready to step into male bastion A woman fitness coach in a men's football team isn't a common occurrence.But at 51, Lena Fallqvist from Sweden wants to bring about a change in perception; she has joined the Indian Super League (ISL) team FC Pune City as its fitness coach. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Gujarati-medium students avoid descriptive questions' Language used in SMSes and short messages sent through mobile phones are corrupting the students’ ability to write simple Gujarati and English. Objective questions eroding language skills: Experts In July, the GSHSEB formed a committee to conduct a survey and find out whether the Class 10 examination format should be changed to multiple-choice objective questions. Sowing nearly complete, 89% area covered Till now, sowing has taken place in only 89% of 89.80 lakh hectare area. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops alert after circulation of messages on 'love jihad' HC declines to interfere in kidnapping case Says Probe Domain Of Investigating Agency HC issues bailable warrant against DM The Allahabad High Court on Monday issued bailable warrant against DM of Gautam Budh Nagar (NOIDA) as he failed to file reply in a contempt notice sent to him More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Setback for smart class project The ambitious e-vidyalaya project launched by the state government to provide ICT-based education in schools received a setback as a high-level technical committee raised objection over the list of electronic equipment and goods the government wanted to buy. Funds shortage hits ailing folk artist Proper medical care eludes cash-strapped Sanchar artist Bisakha Rana, suffering from a kidney ailment. Gave money to politicians to buy their favour: AT boss Pradeep Sethy, chit fund organization Artha Tatwa (AT) Group's CMD, on Monday said he had given money to at least 55 prominent persons, including politicians, ostensibly to buy their favour for pursuing his activities. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Con job new crime trend in Bhopal Crime in the state capital is no longer about blood and gore. Goons on the prowl prefer the con job to laugh all the way to banks than pick the gun or wield the knife. Concern remains over disposal of biomedical waste MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's breather to nursing homes operating in residential areas does not sit well in the light of Supreme Court directive. 5-year-old girl rescued from Nepali Mohalla Childline on Monday rescued a 5-year-old girl from Nepali Mohalla after neighbours complained of her step-mother having severely beaten her up. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		2 minor girls commit suicide over stalking by youths Stressed over repeated stalking by a group of youths, two teenage girls allegedly committed suicide in Haryana's Rohtak district, police said today. PU student leaders lock horns on social sites, students watch The virtual war between student organizations preparing for Panjab University's student council elections is gaining momentum in sync with the real world campaigns. Yograj, 4 others held for parking brawl The police on Sunday arrested Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, in a case of late-night brawl allegedly over car parking in Sector 2 here.A local district court granted him bail on Monday afternoon. More Chandigarh News»

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