[wanabidii] News Digest: HC notice to Centre, DMRC on Gammon plea against blacklisting

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		Sunday, December 14, 2014
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		Business
		HC notice to Centre, DMRC on Gammon plea against blacklisting The court has listed the matter for further hearing on February 25. CMs cross swords over dismantling of Planning Commission Uttarkhand chief minister Harish Rawat today criticised the move to dismantle Planning Commission saying it has created uncertainty in the country, a view countered by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis who claimed the new framework will give more rights to states. Ex-PwC staffer charged over leaked tax documents A Luxembourg judge has charged a former PricewaterhouseCoopers employee suspected of leaking documents about secret corporate tax deals with theft and giving away business secrets, the Luxembourg public prosecutor's office said today. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rich-poor tiff delays Lima pact by a day The UN climate talks spilled into an extra day on Saturday with developing nations including India and China rejecting the draft text released on late Thursday night Female leopard, two cubs found dead in three days A six-year-old female leopard and two cubs were found dead near here in last three days, forest officials said on Saturday. Pak court extends stay against construction of nuclear plants A local court here has extended for another week its stay order restraining the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) from carrying out work on the two nuclear power plant projects in Karachi without adhering to environmental laws. More Environment News»

		World
		PM Abe's ruling party eyes big gains in snap Japan election Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's party looks set for a huge win on Sunday in an election that will allow the conservative leader to claim a fresh mandate for his reflationary policies to revive Japan's long-stagnant economy. Thousands rally in US over police killings Thousands of people marched in Washington and New York today to demand justice for black men who have died at the hands of white police, the latest in weeks of demonstrations across the United States. 11 Egypt fishermen drown as boat sinks An Egyptian fishing boat crashed into a container ship today in the Gulf of Suez, killing 11 fishermen and injuring 11 while 23 men remain missing, officials said. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists create new type of ice Scientists have for the first time created a new super-low density form of ice. Even fat dogs can help you get in shape The chubby, inert pet dog has become a familiar household sight in richer countries. China develops invisible 'pain beam' to disperse crowds When the long-range beam hits a person, it heats water molecules just below skin, causing intense pain More Science News»

		Technology
		TCS considering hiking freshers' salaries Admitting that the salary offered to freshers has remained static over the years, TCS said it has started paying city allowance as an additional incentive to all employees. Lumia 535 review: The 'first' Microsoft Lumia Is the Lumia 535 the Microsoft Lumia we've been waiting for? Read our review. 15 useful Google tools you probably didn't know about There’s hardly a day that goes by without most of us using at least one Google tool, be it search, YouTube, Maps, Translate, Gmail, Android, News or Analytics. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITs out of bounds for students born abroad Smriti Muralishankar, a Class 12 student in Coimbatore, has spent the last four years burning the midnight oil to prepare for one of the toughest exams in the country – the JEE. Now, take admissions to Vardhaman Mahaveer open universaty through e-Mitras The Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) will now enroll students via e-Mitras from across the state. IIM-Udaipur starts deferred placement to encourage entrepreneurship Following the footsteps of IITs, the Indian Institute of Management-Udaipur has introduced 'deferred placements' aiming to promote entrepreneurship among its students. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		RBI file fraud case against Malad based Chartered accountant The Malad police station have registered a case of cheating and forgery against a chartered accountant after the Reserve Bank of India's officials approached them with a complaint. End of road for two Brit-era bridges on CR Two bridges that are among the city’s oldest landmarks will be demolished before the rains. Man arrested for strangling wife over tiff A man was arrested on Saturday on the charge of strangling his 38-year-old wife in a house at Bhatwadi chawl in Ghatkopar (W) on Tuesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi DCP tweets live updates about Uber rape case In a first, Delhi Police got its district DCP tweeting live updates about every development in the investigation of the Uber rape case registering its presence on social media. Delhi police ask radio station to stop playing AAP jingle Delhi Police have asked FM radio channels in the national capital to stop playing an Aam Aadmi Party jingle which according to them is defaming the force. Speeding cab driver mows down two cops in Delhi, third critical The rogue driver was allegedly drunk and even dragged the policemen for about 100 metres after hitting them. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		India must work on pain management: Atul Gawande He is described as the “renowned surgeon by day and public health journalist by night“. Atul Gawande, Indian-American surgeon and writer of bestselling books on the struggles and limitations of his profession, was in Bengaluru on Saturday. Bengaluru likely to get ICU hospital The government is contemplating setting up an intensive care hospital with 100 beds in Bengaluru, said minister for health and family welfare UT Khader on Saturday. Law to rein in developers on cards Property developers who mislead potential buyers on facilities in their projects may be in trouble now. The state government is set to bring in a legislation to check their activities. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		A fashionable outing in Hyderabad A fashionable outing in Hyderabad Soundarya Lahari Bharani and Sai Karthik's wedding reception in Hyderabad Soundarya Lahari Bharani and Sai Karthik's wedding reception in Hyderabad A polo match by Nasr Polo Club at Gachibowli in Hyderabad A polo match by Nasr Polo Club at Gachibowli in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cloudy skies likely over next week: Weatherman The sky is likely to remain cloudy with some spells of rain or thunderstorm over the next week, the weathermen predicted on Saturday. Inspector caught taking Rs 5,000 bribe Vigilance and anti-corruption sleuths caught red-handed an inspector attached to the Minjur police station on Saturday while accepting bribe to release a vehicle confiscated for sand smuggling a month ago. Solar firms show interest to set up 2,500MW farms Several power companies have evinced interest to set up solar farms with a total capacity to generate 2,500MW of power in Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		More than 70% drop in pay offers at National Institute of Design Despite 87 companies taking part in the placement drive at National Institute of Design, there has been about 74% drop in the pay offer as compared to previous year. Obesity's sweet tooth biting more kids in Gujarat Neha Parmar never looked her age, because of the extra pounds the minor girl carried around her. The 8-year-old from Rajasthan weighed 92kg and would consume more than 1,000 calories a day due to a rare genetic disorder that made her extra hungry. Ahmedabad youth gives breathing space to space Those who saw Hollywood blockbuster Gravity will remember the damage space debris accumulated over decades can cause, putting billion-dollar space projects in jeopardy. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Fog, chill to torment in coming days' Even as bone chilling conditions are all set to swathe through most parts of the northern region of the country, Saturday gave the feel of how extreme the cold would be this winter. Cellphone-like device to collect blood samples The device is actually a mobile phone, which takes the sample and sends it for testing and gets the results back to the person. Rs10 as food allowance for detainees in lockup The state police department has fixed a budget of Rs 10 for lunch and dinner of persons lodged in lockup at police stations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI quizzes ex-MD of Apicol, son Tracking money trail of chit fund company Seashore Group, the CBI on Saturday quizzed a former IAS officer and his son. Capital calls for more play areas for children The city needs to have more play areas to facilitate kids and youths unwind themselves, experts and city planners have said. Pak players misbehave, coach says sorry Pakistan's victory over India in the Champions Trophy semifinal took a backseat on Saturday after many of their players celebrated the win with obscene gestures towards the crowd at Kalinga Stadium. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cops froze as mobs wreaked mayhem at Shia colony in Bhopal While Aman Colony burnt for over two hours on Thursday and rampaging mobs set ablaze over 60 houses of Iranian Shias, police machinery miserably failed to mobilise enough forces to quell riots. They watched in horror as their houses went up in flames Residents of Aman Colony were rudely jolted from sleep by a murderous mob, smashing doors and windows and throwing petrol on their houses to set it ablaze. Horrific mob attack on Shias in Bhopal area Sectarian violence erupted in Bhopal with over 60 houses of minority Iranian Shias torched by a mob of another Muslim sect on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU student uses mobile to cheat, held A 23-year old law student, Randeep, was arrested for using his mobile phone for cheating during the annual examination in Panjab University. After 14 years, Congress to see new reign The Congress would witness a change of guard at the helm after 14 years. Surgery fiasco: Captain Amarinder Singh demands police action Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that a criminal case should be registered against those responsible for the botched-up eye surgeries that led to several people losing their eyesight. More Chandigarh News»

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