[wanabidii] News Digest: 'Avoid spending rush in January-March quarter'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, February 22, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		'Avoid spending rush in January-March quarter' To avoid rush of expenditure in the last quarter of the fiscal, the Finance Ministry has asked all government departments to cap spending in January-March quarter at 33 per cent of the total funds allocated for the full financial year. China to step up investments in infrastructure China will increase the scale and intensity of major transportation infrastructure construction this year to act as stimulus to spur growth of the economy which continued to decelerate. RBI governor Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea Strongly disapproving the idea of inheritance tax, Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan has advocated a "cultural change" which pulls the rich towards philanthropy or giving back to the society. More Business News»

		Environment
		Indian river faces the modern world For many centuries, it was a curse that saved the river. Badarpur among most polluting and wasteful power plants Badarpur thermal station in Delhi is one of the country’s most polluting and inefficient power plants, reveals a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Jaipur celebrates Pangolin Day Environmentalist groups in Jaipur observed World Pangolin Day aiming to create awareness on this animal which is known as ‘Chinti Khor’ in Hindi on Saturday. More Environment News»

		World
		US weighs slowing Afghan withdrawal: Carter The United States is considering slowing a planned withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan to ensure that "progress sticks" after more than a decade of war, new defense secretary Ash Carter said during an unannounced visit to Kabul on Saturday. Ukraine's Prime Minister says no ceasefire exists Yatsenyuk also said that there was "no doubt" that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to overtake Ukraine but added that he is on a larger mission, reported Fox News. Sydney siege report signals tighter immigration curbs Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott foreshadowed tighter immigration controls on Sunday when he released the first report into a siege last December in Sydney’s Lindt cafe, in which two hostages and the gunman were killed. More World News»

		Science
		World's first hands-free smartphone for the disabled An Israeli company has built the world's first completely hands-free smartphone for the disabled. Low IQ ups risk of heavy drinking among men A lower IQ is clearly associated with greater and riskier drinking among young adult men, a research has found. How to make long-distance love work Today, there are millions of couples in long-distance relationships -but don't feel too bad for them. More Science News»

		Technology
		WhatsApp voice calling now active on Android We were able to get the voice calling feature activated on our Android phone after receiving a WhatsApp call. Samsung Galaxy S6 teaser hints at metal body, bezel-free screen It looks like Samsung's next Galaxy phone will finally ditch the cheap-feeling plastic of its predecessors. 14 highest-paying tech jobs of 2015 There's no question that the tech industry pays well.Here are the 14 tech jobs that have found a place in Glassdoor's 'best-paying jobs' list. More Technology News»

		Education
		Mohandas Pai's Mangaluru Angels to encourage entrepreneurship In a move that will create an ecosystem for local entrepreneurs in Namma Kudla, corporate social leader TV Mohandas Pai announced the setting up of the Mangaluru Angels. Class act: Students turn ace negotiators, seal business deals After thrashing out their differences for 30 minutes, mobile phone manufacturer Panasoni and online trader Flipmart arrive at a consensus that they are better off together and extend their partnership by another three years. Smooth start to HSC exams in Aurangabad division The theoretical papers of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations were held without any hiccups across the Aurangabad division of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Saturday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Harbour line passengers inconvenienced today The train services on the Harbour line between Kurla and Vashi will be suspended from 11 am to 4 pm today. Megablock on Central Railway main line slows rail traffic The ongoing megablock on the Central Railway main line has slowed down the running of trains. Few trains cancelled on Western Railway due to jumbo block today Some of the suburban trains on the Western Railway have been cancelled today, thereby affecting the frequency of train services this afternoon. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP MLAs clash with cops over kidnapping In the first confrontation with the police after the AAP government took over in the capital, two party MLAs and scores of local people allegedly clashed with the cops at Burari police station on Friday night. Air pollution on his mind, Delhi CM asks babus for offbeat ideas In his first review meeting with the environment and forests department, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal dismissed all other issues, choosing to discuss only the rising levels of air pollution in the city. New industry norms raise concern The AAP government’s move to do away with approvals from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the civic body as a pre-requisite for setting up small or medium industries has become a cause of alarm among environmentalists. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		I would have been a consultant: Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs will be adopted on Monday to be crowned the 27th Maharaja of the Mysuru royal family . Class 7 boy designs car using scrap Kids make coconut tabla and more at innovation fest The other picture show With the mushrooming of venues that screen indie films in the city, alternative cinema lovers have never had it so good More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sidharth and Sreenidhi's pre wedding party at N Banyan in Hyderabad Sidharth and Sreenidhi's pre wedding party at N Banyan in Hyderabad Manoj Krishna and Smrithi's wedding at N Banyan in Hyderabad Manoj Krishna and Smrithi's wedding at N Banyan in Hyderabad Hyderabad International Auto Show at Hitex in Hyderabad Hyderabad International Auto Show at Hitex in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rs 1.50 cr worth of gold seized from two passengers Gold worth Rs 1.5 crore was seized today by directorate of revenue intelligence from two persons who arrived at the international airport here from Dubai, airport officials said. Warming up to the Sun In a bid to cater to the growing band of fitness enthusiasts looking to add a dash of sunlight to their run on the treadmill, gyms are now opening their doors outwards, or rather outdoors. Chatti chatti bang bang Special educator Aparna Ravichander has a mod ern kitchen with the lat est appliances. But one of her most prized possessions is an earthen pot, which she uses to make her fish curry .For she believes that it lends her dish its unique flavour. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		National Tiger Conservation Authority wants to develop Kuno Palpur for tigers? The 12-member expert panel formed by the Supreme Court has sought the written opinion of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) on the matter of translocation of lions from Gir sanctuary in Gujarat to Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh. Hostile bid to wrest control of Jyoti Ltd In a hostile bid to wrest control of the management of Vadodara’s oldest engineering firm, Jyoti Limited, a group of Mumbai-based investors has sought the removal of all seven directors, including the CMD Rahul Amin. NGS fetes business barons at power-packed show Captains of industry gathered at YMCA on Saturday to attend the glittering NavGujarat Samay Business Awards function. The awards are supported by The Times of India and powered by Rasna and Maruti Suzuki. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU official accused of sexual harassment Allahabad University’s joint registrar has been accused of trying to outrage modesty of a girl, who visited his office to request joining letter on Friday. UP Board to withdraw recognition of schools not sending teachers The UP Board has decided to withdraw recognition to schools that failed to send teachers for invigilation work in the ongoing class X and XII examination. HC seeks reply on CCTVs in police stations Hearing a PIL seeking installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in all police stations of Uttar Pradesh in order to check human rights violations, the Allahabad High Court has directed the state’s principal secretary (Home) to file reply (counter affidavit) within six weeks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Swine flu claims another life in Bhubaneswar A 42-year-old man died of swine flu in Bhubaneswar on Sunday raising the total H1N1 deaths in the state this year to three, director public health Kailash Das said. Brush with adventure at serene Chandaka in Bhubaneswar Get ready for some adrenaline rush in the sylvan surroundings of Chandaka during summer break. Shutdown over DWO death in Rayagada near Bhubaneswar The CB on Friday started investigation into alleged suicide of district welfare officer (DWO) Dhaneswar Prusty in Rayagada, even as state BJP president K V Singhdeo sought CBI probe into it. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Wife three times richer than state FM Malaiya BJP state executive member Sudha Malaiya is three-times richer than her husband and finance minister Jayant Malaiya. After HC nod, STF all set to book 'high ranking dignitary' Special investigating team (SIT) monitoring the special task force probe into Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam has convened a meeting of its members on Monday to decide upon its action to book the ‘high ranking dignitary’. MPPEB scam: Forensic expert's arrest haunts BJP Trust deficit between state’s Special Task Force (STF) that is probing the multi-crore Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam and Indore-based digital forensic expert that led to his arrest on allegedly trumped up charges has now come back to haunt BJP government in Madhya Pradesh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Qissa' of a battle with destiny Umber Singh is a Sikh who loses everything during the Partition in 1947 and is forced to leave his homeland.He obsessively wishes for a male heir. 5 youths returning from wedding killed in mishap Five youths returning from a wedding were killed in an accident after their car collided with a tree near Mankapur village of Yamunanagar on Friday evening. Class VII girl raped in Rohtak A Class VII student was raped in Rohtak on Friday.The incident took place when the girl left home for market in Geetanjali Colony of Rohtak and went missing. More Chandigarh News»

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