[wanabidii] News Digest: Ipca Labs hit by FDA ban for standard violations

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, January 23, 2015
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		Business
		Ipca Labs hit by FDA ban for standard violations The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned imports from Indian generic drugmaker Ipca Laboratories Ltd's plant at Ratlam in the central Madhya Pradesh. Oil jumps as Saudi king's death feeds market uncertainty Oil prices jumped on Friday as news of the death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah added to uncertainty in energy markets already facing some of the biggest shifts in decades. 5 months after Zest, Tata drives in Bolt hatchback at 4.4L Tata Motors took yet another shot at reviving its struggling passenger car business and drove in the Bolt hatchback, nearly five months after launching the new Zest sedan. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT asks government to demolish illegal structures in Sunderbans The National Green Tribunal has directed the West Bengal government to demolish illegal constructions coming up in the Sunderbans, habitat of the Royal Bengal tigers and the world's largest mangrove forest. South Africa moves 100 rhinos outside country to fight poaching South Africa said on Thursday that it had moved around 100 rhinos to unspecified neighboring states as part of efforts to stem the illicit slaughter of the animals for their horns. Odisha government faces criticism over dwindling tiger population Voicing concern over reports about Odisha lagging behind as compared to the national trend of increase in tiger population, Congress on Thursday said it reflects the failure of the state government. More Environment News»

		World
		Yemen thrown into turmoil as its president resigns Yemeni leader Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi has offered to resign following a standoff with a powerful Shiite militia in control of the capital, throwing his country deeper into political turmoil. Britain's Prince Andrew denies underage sex claims Britain's Prince Andrew on Thursday made his first public comment on allegations that he had had sex with an underage girl, reiterating previous official denials. Ousted Thai PM banned from politics, faces criminal charge Authorities dealt a double blow to ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra and her powerful family on Friday, banning her from politics for five years and proceeding with criminal charges for negligence that could put her in jail. More World News»

		Science
		Small helicopter to scout for future Mars rovers Nasa engineers are working on a small helicopter that could "scout" a trail for future Mars rovers. Interstellar-style wormhole exists in Milky Way? An Interstellar-style space-time tunnel may exist in the Milky Way and we could even travel through it, according to a new theory proposed by an international team of scientists, including those from India. 10 new antibodies to fight cancer found Scientists have developed 10 new antibodies that starve tumours of oxygen and can help in the battle against cancer. More Science News»

		Technology
		Govt plans free Wi-Fi in 2,500 cities, towns The government will roll out free high-speed wi-fi in 2,500 cities and towns across the country over three years and the programme, involving an investment of up to Rs 7,000 crore, will be implemented by state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Apple CEO Tim Cook's salary doubled in 2014 Apple CEO Tim Cook got a hefty cash bonus that brought his total compensation to $9.2 million last year. Windows 10: 6 things to know Here are six important things you should know about Microsoft Windows 10... More Technology News»

		Education
		Even the defenders of FYUP are against choice-based credit system Delhi University’s Academic Council passed the committee for choice-based credit system (CBCS) – and its implementation by implication -- but with the highest number of dissents in a long time – 15. Process for finalizing national education policy to be kicked off on January 26 Sources said what is unique about the formulation of NEP is the way it has been made participatory Bihar's Rajendra Agriculture University set to become central varsity The Centre and Bihar government will on January 25 sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to convert the existing Rajendra Agriculture University (RAU) at Pusa in Samastipur district of the state, into a central university. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Witness identifies accused in Esther murder case in Mumbai A witness who had seen the accused on the railway platform deposed in the sessions court in the Esther Anuhya murder trial and identified the accused in a deposition via a video conference. Longer wait for 12,000 new autos in Mumbai You may to have to wait a little longer for 12,000 new autorickshaws to hit the roads in the eastern and western suburbs as meter testing labs have been temporarily shut for not having a licence from the legal metrology department. Man who stabbed lover in Mumbai serious A day after a 22-year-old man stabbed his former girlfriend before turning the knife on himself at Madh, the man’s condition was critical on Thursday while the girl’s could be discharged next week. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Uber restarts cab service in Delhi after ban US taxi-hailing app maker Uber has restarted services in the national capital and is hiring only police cleared drivers while it seeks a licence as radio taxi operator. Uphaar tragedy: SC to decide punishment for Ansals in April The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would decide in April the quantum of punishment for Ansal brothers, who were convicted for contributory negligence in the June 13, 1997 Uphaar cinema theatre fire in which 59 people were killed and over 100 injured. Haryana asks Centre to take over incomplete expressway Failing to find a solution to the stalled Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) expressway, the Haryana government has approached road transport and highways ministry to take over the project. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Continental AG to double its R&D team in Bengaluru Continental AG, the ¤34.5 billion global automotive conglomerate, will double the headcount at its research and development division in Bengaluru in the coming years. BJP will take Arkavathy to guv today; CM may counter The Congress and the BJP are set to cross swords over the Arkavathy Layout denotification on Friday when their leaders call on governor Vajubhai %R Vala to greet him on his 77th birthday. To pick talent, cab cos drive to IITs, B-schools This placement season it’s not just the IT majors who are on campuses. Cab aggregators Olacabs and TaxiForSure have joined those scanning elite technology and business schools for top-notch talent. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sporting extravaganza for foreign students begins The Nizam College at Basheerbagh turned into a global playground as students from 35 countries participated in a first-of-its-kind sports event in the city on Thursday. A book launch at Landmark in Hyderabad A book launch at Landmark in Hyderabad A ladies' club party at ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad A ladies' club party at ITC Kakatiya in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Arrest of Dayanidhi Maran's aide, others: Court adjourns police remand plea A special court in Chennai on Friday adjourned the CBI’s request for police custody of former Union minister Dayanidhi Maran’s aide and two others, who were arrested in connection with alleged telecom scam, to January 27. Toilet that can be set up in an hour launched in Tamil Nadu The toilet, which comes as a do-it-yourself kit, contains parts which can be used to set up three wall panels and a door made of fly ash and cement. Srirangam byelection: BJP to field educationist Subramaniam The NDA campaign would focus on making Tamil Nadu an alcohol-free state. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Untimely rains to hit onion production Unseasonal rains across the state have damaged 10-20% of onion, cumin seeds and cotton crops. According to experts, this will affect quality of the crops too. Owner of killer camel booked for negligence The owner of the killer camel, whose bite killed Govind Trivedi to death and injured its care taker Phoola Mena, Lalsinh Rajput was finally booked by Bapunagar police for negligence. Notaries oppose BCG's welfare stamp idea The state's Notaries Association has challenged before the Gujarat high court, the decision of the Bar Council of Gujarat (BCG) to make lawyers affix welfare stamps (each priced at Rs 20) on affidavits. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Dacoits make away with cash, jewellery worth lakhs Four unidentified armed dacoits looted cash, jewellery worth lakhs along with a revolver from a city-based businessman’s house near MG Marg under the Georgetown police station in the wee hours of Thursday. Saints prepare for Panchagni Dhuni, devotees head home After Mauni Amavasya snan, thousands of saints and seers from across the country, including Haridwar, Varanasi, Mathura, Mirzapur and other places, are once again converging on mela campus to perform Panchagni Dhuni on Basant Panchami in the ongoing Magh Mela. Shankaracharya seeks written assurance on pollution free Godavari, Shipra Irked over high pollution level of Godavari and Shipra rivers, Shankaracharya of Puri Swami Adhokshyanada has shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a plan for the purification of both rivers and a written assurance in this regard. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBSE directive on tobacco sale goes up in smoke Despite a directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), most schools in the city have failed to stop sale of tobacco products in their vicinity. Shop till you drop at tribal fair Preparations are on in full swing on Adivasi Ground where the annual Adivasi Mela will begin from January 26. Centre invites govt proposal for textile park in state Union minister of state for textiles Santosh Gangwar on Thursday asked the Odisha government to submit its proposal to set up an Integrated Textile Park (ITP) in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		CBI nabs Central Bank manager, adv in bribery case Anti-corruption branch of CBI on Thursday arrested a manager of Central Bank in Mandla district for allegedly demanding bribe from an applicant to clear his loan State BJP far from 2 crore primary members target State BJP is nowhere close to achieving its membership target of 2 crore set by national party president Amit Shah. Battling stigma, they strive to script change in society Leucoderma Patients Plod On To Fill Light In Others Life More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		AAP volunteers use social media to connect with voters in Delhi Punjab volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are back on social media to help its Delhi unit in the assembly elections, especially on seats like Rajouri Garden where SAD (Badal) candidate is fighting. The "Chalo Dilli" campaign has online content like posters and videos being uploaded by a team of AAP activists. Revenue from liquor sale to be used for welfare schemes Excise revenue collected from sale of liquor in the state will now be used for welfare scheme through a Punjab Development Fund Board, which will be headed by excise and taxation minister. Fourth accused in Burail jail break now a dairy farmer in Pakistan Uttaranchal resident Devi Singh, the fourth accused involved in the sensational 2004 Burail Jail break, who escaped along with three assassins of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, is currently living in Pakistan and has converted to Sikhism. More Chandigarh News»

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