[wanabidii] News Digest: Coal India has planned output of 1 billion tonnes by 2020: Goyal

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, December 04, 2014
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		Business
		Coal India has planned output of 1 billion tonnes by 2020: Goyal State-miner Coal India (CIL) has been given a gross output target of one billion tonnes of coal by 2019-20, which is around double the current production, coal and power minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Sahara group sells Gurgaon land worth Rs 1,211 crore to raise funds M3M India director Pankaj Bansal asserted that it was not a 'distress sale' by Sahara and the deal has been inked on the basis of market price. Toyota recalls cars in Japan, China for air bags Toyota is recalling 185,000 vehicles in Japan and 5,000 in China for a possibly defective air bag supplied by Takata, the Japanese manufacturer at the center of an unfolding safety scandal. More Business News»

		Environment
		Oceans play key role in global 'warming hiatus' Increased heat uptake across three oceans — North Atlantic, the Southern Ocean and Equatorial Pacific Ocean — is the likely cause of the 'warming hiatus' — the current decade-long slowdown in global surface warming, says a study involving an Indian-origin scientist. Rare bird spotted at Madayippara After a heated debate for months, the bird watchers here confirmed that the rare migratory bird that they spotted in Madayipra here during the last season was the rare variety of Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe). India makes a strong case for adaptation measures at Lima climate talks With the countries here negotiating crucial points in the run up to the next year's global climate agreement, India on Wednesday made a strong pitch for giving more weight-age to "adaptation" measures in the new agreement at the time when rich nations are more obsessed with "mitigation" (cutting emission) efforts and goals. More Environment News»

		World
		Philippines on highest alert as super typhoon approaches The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Thursday declared highest alert as Typhoon Ruby or Hagupit is expected to make a landfall in eastern Philippines on Saturday. Brazil nabs serial killer 'inspired' by ISIS videos Brazilian police said Wednesday they had arrested a suspected serial killer who attacked victims with an axe before decapitating them, allegedly taking his inspiration from watching gruesome Islamic state videos. Several cops killed in clashes with militants in Russia Several police died in clashes with militants who attacked a traffic post in the Chechen capital Grozny and then stormed a building housing local media, Russian officials said on Thursday. More World News»

		Science
		Sleep protein protects from cancer A new protein responsible for regulating the body's sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm, also protects the body from developing sporadic forms of cancers, new research has found. New drug shows huge promise in repairing spinal cord injuries A drug that encourages nerves in the spinal cord to grow and repair injuries, eventually helping paralyzed people regain muscle movement and possibly even walk again has been discovered by scientists. Intense heat killed life on some Earth like planets Even as astronomers search for extraterrestrial life in planets that look a lot like Earth because of presence of oxygen, some such planets may not be habitable because of intense heat during their formative years, says a study. More Science News»

		Technology
		At Rs 1.8 crore a year, Oracle may be highest payer If Oracle’s current stock value is taken into account, the software giant is probably the highest payer at the IITs this placement season. Google Nexus 5 plagued by problems after Lollipop update After the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Nexus 5 phones, a large number of owners started complaining about software bugs, SMS issues, connectivity problems and reduced battery backup. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3G review: The best budget phablet We’ve been using Xiaomi Red Note 3G and try to help you in deciding if it’s worth a buy. More Technology News»

		Education
		Opposition accuses govt of mixing mythology with education An apparently "non-controversial" bill passed on Wednesday in Lok Sabha became a platform for exchange of barbs and jibes between the government and opposition who sparred over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's and HRD minister Smriti Irani's alleged inclination towards mixing mythology with education. UGC follows DST, hikes fellowship by 55% for 15 schemes Pacifying protesting researchers with a one-time hike in fellowship just before Diwali, the Centre had indicated that it wants to encourage science and research in the country. Leg up for engineering grads in small towns When Nisha (name changed), the daughter of a truck driver from Coimbatore, entered the final year of electrical engineering, she was rather nervous about landing a good job as she wasn’t from a topranked college. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Times Literary Carnival begins on December 5 at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai The Times Literary Carnival to be held at Mehboob Studios, Bandra, from December 5 to 7, centres around the theme of Power in its conflicting and co-existing forms of Hero and Villain. Contract killers held for Nalasopara builder's murder Four men who were allegedly paid Rs 5 lakh for eliminating a Nalasopara builder last month and an equal amount after the killing have been arrested. Maharashtra govt to tell HC if loudspeakers allowed in silence zones Maharashtra government will inform the Bombay High Court today whether it has a policy to allow use loud-speakers in silence zones in response to a public interest litigation against noise pollution during religious festivals. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Times Literary Carnival begins on December 5 at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai The Times Literary Carnival to be held at Mehboob Studios, Bandra, from December 5 to 7, centres around the theme of Power in its conflicting and co-existing forms of Hero and Villain. Mallisha enjoys at the launch party of Global Food Factory in Rajouri Gard Foodies in the city were seen enjoying a complete global experience in the capital recently, at the launch party of Global Food Factory in Rajouri Garde Delhiites enjoy hearty meal at the Shiv Sagar launch in Delhi Vegetarians in the capital now have a wide range of cuisines to entice their taste buds More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengalurean designs disabled-friendly car Here is some good news for the physically disabled. A compact and battery-operated wheelchair-cum-car, developed by B V Narayana from AGS Layout in Banashankari VI Stage, can help the disabled drive without any hassle. Excise raids have nothing to do with me: Sharma TOI interviewed IPS officer RP Sharma, who featured in a controversy involving security guards of the club Bangalore clubbed Club is facing the brunt of scrutiny from several government bodies. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sridevi sizzles in a fashion event at Angasutra, Hyderabad Sridevi sizzles in a fashion event at Angasutra, Hyderabad IPS officers buy seized Maoists weapons Weapons used by Maoists are finding their way into the hands of police officers – as personal weapons. Govt gears up for land acquisition Long-awaited revised guidelines likely to come into force in one week More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rajinikanth's film clears legal hurdle, set for release Super star Rajinikanth's new film 'Lingaa' cleared a legal hurdle on Wednesday, with the Madras high court dismissing a petition filed by a filmmaker who claimed ownership of its story. How can a govt run liquor business, asks Madras HC Blaming alcoholism for road deaths and many social evils, the Madras high court on Wednesday said if governments 't bring about total prohibition, they should at least restrict sale of liquor. Tamil Nadu govt curtails house session, opposition cries foul The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday decided to curtail the coming assembly session to just three days, perhaps anticipating the stormy mood of the opposition. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		GU workers refuse election work Gujarat University employees have written to the vice chancellor, refusing to conduct senate election work because both student unions are pressurizing the staffers. PG medical exam: GU to get 5 papers sets GU officials said that the VC, M N Patel has decided that instead of hiring an agency for the examination, the university will conduct it on its own. HC fines animal shelter Gujarat high court frowned upon a cattle pound for not taking care of animals and for being obstinate to put up meaningless legal fight against owner of animals despite the fact that most of the animals died in keptivity. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		PIL on sports city: High Court asks Noida to file reply The Allahabad High Court directed the Noida authorities to file a reply in response to a PIL challenging the plan for development of sports city in Noida. State govt awards doc for serving physically disabled Several events marked International Day of People with Disability in the city on Wednesday. UP Board: Centre allocation for high schools still pending The examination centre allocation work for high school and intermediate exams of UP Board is not yet completed even as the last date for same ended on November 30. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI summons inspector in AT fraud An inspector of the commissionerate of police on Wednesday deposed before the central probing agency in connection with the Artha Tatwa Group fraud. Chit fund cos trapped Lower Indra oustees An agent of Seashore Group, a chit fund company, promised to double people's money. The agent vanished after news of investors being duped by Seashore spread. ED attaches Rs 158 Cr. Seashore property the Enforcement Directorate has attached Seashore Group’s assets worth over Rs 158 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		5,000 bank staff rally in city during protest Transactions in branches across the state came to a standstill on Wednesday in response to a call for relay strike. Gas tragedy: B'wood breaks silence, roots for justice Breaking silence over Bhopal gas disaster, cast of film 'Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain' called for justice for gas victims at a press conference, here on Wednesday. 'Prayer For Rain' director takes libel insurance Paediatrician turned first-time director of Ravi Kumar is taking no chances and has insured against libel, ahead of his film release. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		UT local bodies wing seeks MC's objections to house tax revision Sources in the UT said local bodies has already worked out its calculations for tax revision, but the final decision will be taken by the UT administrator. 2 firms told to shell out Rs 8.1 lakh The district consumer forum on Wednesday directed two private companies to pay Rs 60,000 with 12% interest from the date of filing the case. RLA counters closed on December 6 The public dealing counters in the registering and licensing authority (RLA) office in Sector 17 will remain closed on December 6 owing to the auction of new vehicle registration series CH01BA. More Chandigarh News»

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