[wanabidii] News Digest: Promoters, not investors should first feel the pinch: Sebi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 09, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Promoters, not investors should first feel the pinch: Sebi In a stern warning on non- compliance of rules by listed firms, regulator Sebi has said the promoters must face the penal action first and the trading suspension or delisting would be the last resort so as to safeguard the interest of investors. Rangarajan favours RBI majority in Monetary Policy Committee Joining the debate over the powers of RBI Governor in setting policy rate, bank's former head C Rangarajan today said the government can do away with the veto power of Governor but the majority of members in the Monetary Policy Committee should be from the apex bank. Timex sees India among top 3 global mkts in 5 yrs US-based Timex group is betting big on sale of specialised watches and accessories in India and expects it to be among its top 3 markets globally within the next five years. More Business News»

		Environment
		Centre, Delhi agree on legal entity to clean up Yamuna Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union water resources minister Uma Bharti have agreed to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV), a legal entity to fulfill specific objectives, for the cleaning up of the Delhi stretch of the Yamuna. Did ancient flood volcanoes trigger climate change? Nasa scientists have found evidence pointing towards ancient flood volcanoes to be reason for altered climate. Sow seeds of low-cost food with 2 new alternative farming methods Techniques to aid creation of safe fare for daily intake More Environment News»

		World
		MH370 search resumes on Reunion island A search plane circled overhead and foot patrols combed the eastern coastline of the island, resuming a hunt that had been suspended on Friday evening. Typhoon weakens in China after killing 6 in Taiwan A weakened Typhoon Soudelor made landfall in China and was set to be downgraded on Sunday after killing six people and injuring hundreds in Taiwan, where millions were left without power. Singapore turns 50, celebrates success amid challenges As fighter jets screamed through the sky, nationalist songs blaring, leaders made speeches and people took advantage of free rides on trains and buses. More World News»

		Science
		Nasa drones to explore moon and Mars Nasa engineers are developing drones that can fly to areas which are inaccessible to rovers - such as the shaded region of a crater - on Mars, asteroids and moon to gather samples. Now an 'Udaipur Protocol' for treating bovine infertility Treating cattle for infertility had never been economic, time-saving and effective before. Signs of a lake found on Mars Researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars that likely represents some of the last potentially habitable surface water ever to exist on the red planet. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 best smartphones, tablets for work under Rs 20,000 We take a look at some of the best smartphones and tablets you can buy under Rs 20,000 for work... Boost for 'Make in India': Foxconn to invest $5 billion in Maharashtra Foxconn founder Terry Gou said the company, the world's largest contract maker of electronic products, was looking for local partners for the planned facility in Maharashtra. 11 hardest Google job interview questions It’s one of the most competitive companies in the world to get a job with –- so what are Google’s interview questions like? More Technology News»

		Education
		Amity team wins Nasa space settlement design contest A team of students from the Amity International School here has won the prestigious 20th Annual International Space Settlement Design Competition, 2015, held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. US institute to lead hospitality training project in India A noted American educational Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indian vocational centre to train and certify the country's hospitality trainers as part of a career skill development programme. Flying colours for IIT: 266 awarded PhDs, maximum in a year The largest pool of PhD students, 266, were awarded their degrees by the Indian Institute of Technology. This number has gone up from last year's 227. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Man dies on board Emirates Dubai-Adelaide flight An Emirates flight (EK 440) from Dubai to Adelaide had to be diverted to Mumbai airport on Sunday morning after an elderly passenger died. Diosa launches their Destination Jewellery Collection at IIJW 2015 in Mumbai Beautiful pieces of jewellery dazzled the ramp when Diosa by Darshan Dave, one of the leading brands in sterling silver jewellery, made exclusively with Swarovski Zirconia, launched their Destination Jewellery Collection at IIJW 2015 in Mumbai. Fresh summons issued to witnesses in 1993 bakery firing case A sessions court here issued fresh summons to witnesses to proceed with the trial of the Suleman Usman bakery firing case during the riots in the city between December 1992 and January 1993. The court had earlier issued summons about three years ago. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kids learn commuting etiquette through puppet show in Delhi The launch of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's (DMRC) pilot project of interactive puppet shows for school students to inculcate the eti for school students to inculcate the etiquette of travelling in the Metro, saw puppets Raju and Babli enthral Class V students of Salwan Public School. Marriage registration to soon cost more in Delhi Registering marriage will soon cost Delhiites more as the AAP government has proposed to hike marriage registration fee by up to four times in the national capital. Now beggars will sing paeans to 'Swachh Bharat' You can soon find the bedraggled beggar on train belting out songs in praise of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyhan' instead of the usual bhajans and time-worn Bollywood numbers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Living in the past, hoping for the future STOI visits BYLAKUPPE to look at how India's oldest Tibetan settlement has changed over the years and how a new generation of India-born Tibetans try to preserve their culture, religion and traditions in a world that has moved on and finds a people who are running on faith and hope Riyaz got NGV flat out of turn using his clout Suspended joint commissioner and public relations officer of Lokayukta, Syed Riyaz, used all his influence with the then Lokayukta in getting a flat in the National Games Village (NGV) in Koramangala, documents with STOI revealed. Thieves flee with gold from jewellery shop in Bengaluru Thieves barged into Davanam Jewellers on Kamaraj Road, near Commercial Street, East Bengaluru late Friday night and made way with gold items, jewels and silver ornaments. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Parties test waters ahead of GHMC polls If the goings on among different political parties is any indication, then the answer appears to be that despite poaching MLAs and other party cadre, the ruling party is yet to find its feet in the city. Study abroad scheme: Funding approved for 250 students Giving wings to aspirations of students from minority communities, the Minorities Welfare Department (MWD) late on Friday approved the funding of over 250 students who had applied for the Chief Minister’s Overseas Study Scheme (CMOSS). Traffic curbs imposed for Bonalu festival In view of Bonalu processions, police have imposed traffic restrictions at Lower Tank Bund and other places on Sunday from 7 am to 10 pm and on Monday from 4 pm to 10 pm. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Man shoots brother over property dispute in Tamil Nadu The injured has been identified as P Subbu, son of Perumal of Palappanaickenpatti near Natham. Vijayakanth's DMDK demands implementation of prohibition in Tamil Nadu in phases Toning down its total prohibition call, actor Vijayakanth’s DMDK on Sunday urged the Tamil Nadu government to implement liquor prohibition in the state in a phased manner. BBMP polls: AIADMK announces names of its candidates in three Bengaluru wards AIADMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday announced the names of three party candidates who will contest the elections to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (Greater Bangalore Municipal Corporation), scheduled to be held on August 22.  More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Patidars must heed quota procedures Associate Prof in sociology, GU & advisor to Justice Sugnya Bhatt OBC commission Patidars want reservations because OBC tag is now stigma-free, says Prof Jani. Film star who transcended gender When she turns up on film sets in Gujarat, she is mobbed by fans who want to greet her and have pictures taken with her. Juhapura builder alleges extortion calls A 36-year-old resident of Juhapura has registered a complaint with Vejalpur police alleging he has been receiving extortion calls. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cops attacked after rape accused let off Agitated villagers of Manduri under Lalapur police station of trans-Yamuna area resorted to violence on Saturday after two alleged rape accused were let off by the police. The body of the minor girl, who went missing on Wednesday, was found with injuries on Friday evening Several Mumbai-bound trains cancelled, diverted Mumbai-bound train passengers from the city are facing problems as majority of the trains going in that direction have been cancelled as the rail traffic has been blocked on the Khandwa-Itarsi section. Protest outside ADC after student's death One of the two seriously injured students, succumbed to injuries on Saturday morning after their neighbour threw LPG cylinder on them from second floor of a house on Friday night. The student was referred to SGPGI in Lucknow, where he died. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Ganjam drive for disease prevention Temporary health desks will be opened in all hospitals up to the primary health centre (PHC) level across the Ganjam district soon to disseminate the messages on prevention of diseases like malaria, dengue and diarrhoea (MDD). At Home' invite to 4 freedom fighters Four freedom fighters from the state Iswar Bishoi (Nayagarh), Baidhar Mohanty (Balasore), Purna Chandra Mallick (Bhadrak) and Bhagabata Chandra Pradhan (Balasore) would attend the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. Poor rain worries Koraput farmers Farmers in tribal-dominated Koraput district are a worried lot due to scanty rainfall in July and in the first week of August. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Key link to Indo-China pangolin smuggling nabbed from Mizoram Madhya Pradesh forest department arrested another key link in the Indo-China international pangolin smuggling racket from Mizoram. CRS south central circle to probe Harda twin train tragedy Railways have appointed commissioner railway safety (CRS) South Central Circle DK Singh to probe Harda twin train derailment that killed more than 30 people. A communication from railways has been sent to Harda administration. Shivraj meets Governor amidst speculations of reshuffle, ouster A fresh trouble is brewing for Madhya Pradesh governor Ram Naresh Yadav, after he came on Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) radar subsequent to transfer of documents from Special Task Force (STF). More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Attachment of NRI POs properties hangs fire Even though NRI police have been vouching to act against proclaimed offenders (POs) by attaching their property at their native places, they couldn't start the process with revenue officials allegedly not providing details of the same. Gold jewelers hope for Rakhi boost Gold touches four years low at Rs 25,000 per 10gm whereas silver has also reached its lower mark. However, there is no boost in the market and jewellers are expecting much from Rakhi festival and the wedding season. Campaign to save Jagraon bridge starts Pained to see the "bad" state of Jagraon bridge also known as Ucha Pul, which is one of the oldest landmarks of Ludhiana, a group of people has started a campaign "Save Jagraon bridge". More Chandigarh News»

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