[wanabidii] News Digest: Modi govt has stuck to path laid out by UPA, says Rajan

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		Monday, September 08, 2014
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		Business
		Modi govt has stuck to path laid out by UPA, says Rajan India's new government may take some time to unveil "grand, big picture reforms" as it is currently focusing on implementation of stalled projects worth $50-70 billion that will pay dividends in the short run by helping on the inflation and income fronts, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has said. 'Telcos must keep rivalries out': Ravi Shankar Prasad Communications and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is in charge of the telecom sector, which has been hit by a series of controversies. Government plans new return to plug excise, service tax evasion The government plans to introduce a new annual tax return that will include information from income tax audit report, including TDS and income tax returns, and cost audit report as it looks to draw information from multiple sources to clamp down on evasion of excise and service tax. More Business News»

		Environment
		New plan avoids mud dumping in Barrier Reef Park The government of Australia's Queensland state has approved a plan that will prevent 3 million cubic meters (106 million cubic feet) of seabed mud from being dumped in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Two more cubs of Royal Bengal tiger die in Indore zoo Four cubs were born on September 5 by successful mating of a white tigress, called Shivani, and a Royal Bengal Tiger for the first time in any zoo of Madhya Pradesh. 99 per cent of Sweden's waste is now reused Around 99 per cent of Sweden's garbage is now recycled and the country is so efficient at managing waste they are importing it from other European countries. More Environment News»

		World
		Blasts heard near Donetsk airport in Ukraine Ukraine, Russia and the Kremlin-backed separatists signed a ceasefire deal in the Belarusian capital Minsk in an effort to end more than four months of bloodshed in the region. US air strikes target militants near Iraq's Haditha Dam It was Washington's first offensive into Iraq's western Anbar province. Myanmar cancels planned parliamentary byelection The commission had announced in March that byelections would be held later this year to fill more than 30 seats vacated for various reasons. More World News»

		Science
		Electronic nose can help customize asthma treatment Healthcare professionals now understand that there are many different types of asthma and that it affects people in very different ways, researchers said. Stephen Hawking warns God particle has potential to 'end world' Stephen Hawking has recently warned that the God particle or Higgs boson has the potential to obliterate the universe. House-sized asteroid passes close to Earth A 60-feet asteroid about the size of a normal house flew past Earth on Sunday posing no threat to humans, Nasa reported. More Science News»

		Technology
		Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 with octa core processor launched at Rs 12,990 Micromax Canvas Nitro sports a 5-inch, 720p HD display. Apple invites fashion journalists to 'iPhone 6 launch event' Apple Inc has invited top fashion editors and bloggers in unprecedented numbers to its Tuesday launch gala, further evidence that the iPhone maker is preparing to take the wraps off a smartwatch. Moto G2 vs Asus Zenfone 5 vs Xolo 8X-1000 vs ZTE V5 Following hot on the heels of the uber successful Moto X, the Moto G was the one-two punch Motorola needed to get ahead in the smartphone fight. More Technology News»

		Education
		Corporates should help eradicate illiteracy: President Pranab Mukherjee President Pranab Mukherjee has asked the private sector, especially the corporate houses, to contribute towards eradicating illiteracy in India. Mumbai colleges have up to 135 students in a class this year Some of the top city colleges affiliated to Mumbai University this year have more than 135 students in a classroom, especially the commerce classes. Students aim to borrow less from banks for MBA A big take away from the great recession of 2009 among the students worldwide is to borrow less and count on greater contributions from parents investing in their education. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Queer India stands up for other 'minorities' The same colour, vibrance and bawdy humour with which the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community discussed alternate sexualities is now being put to use to talk of other matters that lie buried within a closet. Mumbai colleges have up to 135 students in a class this year Some of the top city colleges affiliated to Mumbai University this year have more than 135 students in a classroom, especially the commerce classes. Deepika Padukone, Arjun & Sonam at the second edition of Fashion's Night Out in Mumbai This evening of indulgent retail therapy with a cause was attended by celebs like Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Neha Dhupia to name a few. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		BJP trying to poach our leaders: AAP AAP released a video alleging that Delhi BJP leader Sher Singh Dagar tried to poach one of its MLAs by offering Rs 4 crore. Cops plan e-database of IGI staff With the sharp rise in theft cases and bolder crimes being reported from IGI airport, the baggage loaders at IGI, considered a minor nuisance till now, are turning into a security issue Ozone-depleting AC gas new favourite of smugglers While R-22 gas or chlorodifluoromethane is allowed to be imported, shipments are closely regulated and require a license to be brought into the country. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		5 infants rescued from beggars in Bangalore These are infants you see on the road, in the hands of beggars, often flaunted to get passersby pull some money out of their pockets out of sympathy. Bangaloreans bid adieu to Ganapa Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations peaked in the city on Sunday as devotees made a beeline to water bodies for visarjan. Over 3 lakh idols were immersed in four lakes till midnight. Staff head for office, with kids in tow It was a very different sight at the secretariat on Sunday. Hundreds of officials headed for their offices — many with their spouses and children in tow. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Shrishti and Tarun's wedding reception at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Shrishti and Tarun's wedding reception at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Shrishti and Tarun's wedding reception at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Shrishti and Tarun's wedding reception at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad IM operative learnt tech skills in Banjara Hills Alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Ajaz Shaikh reportedly learnt the art of using various information technology tools at an institute in Banjara Hills. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa files defamation case against Subramanian Swamy, Tamil daily Jayalalithaa filed the case against the BJP leader for his alleged remark against her in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  Jayalalithaa files defamation case against Subramanian Swamy, Tamil daily Jayalalithaa filed the case against the BJP leader for his alleged remark against her in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tamil Nadu sanctions Rs 5 crore to flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir The government of Tamil Nadu is ready to render any other assistance as may be required by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, Taml Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa says. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Youth brigade on heritage call Whether they signed up for IIM and IIT out of parental pressure or whether they discovered a new calling halfway through studies, the fact is they have made a daring move to follow their dreams — to preserve rich heritage of the state. Stepwell era steps into IIT-Gandhinagar's new campus An Intricately-constructed vav, delicately-carved pillars and stepped corridors. This is not magnificent Rani-ki-Vav in Patan. History has come alive at IIT-Gandhinagar’s new campus, which has designed several vavs to recycle and conserve water. Zeel, Devanshi lift junior ITF title It was on only August 30 that Ahmedabad’s rising tennis player Zeel Desai, along with her partner Devanshi Bhimjiyani, had to face heartbreak in YMCA TTT-ITF tennis tournament after the duo faltered in the final. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Villagers block highway against power project Hundreds of villagers in Kachri villages blocked Jhansi-Mirzapur Highway for several hours on Sunday, demanding compensation as per new acquisition policy for the land acquired to construct the proposed 1,320 MW power plant in Karchana. 5 IERT students expelled for ragging Five students, including three girls of Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT), were on Sunday expelled for two years after a fresher lodged a complaint with the anti-ragging helpline of University Grants Commission (UGC). Cops fail to crack auto-theft riddle The cops, on Sunday, have decided to put auto-theft prone areas under scanner to curb the rising cases of auto-theft in the city of Sangam. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Five suspended in Bonda school The state government on Sunday suspended five teachers, including headmaster, for dereliction of duty at Mudulipada sevashram in Malkangiri district due to the ongoing impasse. CBI sleuths 'ad' agency to hit list The CBI has zeroed in on a city-based advertising agency allegedly having close links with controversial Artha Tatwa (AT) Group and some BJD politicians. 5 industries, Jajpur police showcaused for land grab The state-owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco) on Saturday served showcause notices on five industries and the Jajpur district police for allegedly encroaching around 85 acre government land in Kalinganagar industrial complex in Jajpur district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man held for raping minor daughter in Gotegaon A 35-year-old man was arrested from Gotegaon town of Narasinghpur district for raping his minor daughter while in another shocking incident a Class VIII boy made a rape bid on a 5-year-old girl at the district headquarters. Now, jailbirds feast on hot rotis in MP jails Jailbirds would shudder before sinking their teeth into rock-hard rotis with burnt brittle edges or dip them into stale runny yellow dal in dented utensils.Now, all that changed in Madhya Pradesh this week. Pond near Shahpura Lake another spot for idols' immersion In keeping with directives from National Green Tribunal (NGT), Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is leaving nothing to chance in matters related to eco-friendly immersion of idols this Ganesh festival. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Ragnis pull in crowd for netas' recital With assembly polls dates expected to be announced soon, the folk artists of Haryana are already in high demand. Rains bring misery for farmers, claim first victim Missing from his native Chahlaan Wali village since Saturday, his body was found on a rail track near Maur Mandi, where he had thrown himself in front of an approaching train. Congress ads dump 'Hooda' for party The punch line 'Number 1 Haryana, Hooda ji ka Haryana' used by Congress to woo voters has been dropped ever since Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) has taken over the advertisement campaign of the party. More Chandigarh News»

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