[wanabidii] News Digest: Ford launches new EcoSport starting at Rs 6.79 lakh

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 07, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Ford launches new EcoSport starting at Rs 6.79 lakh Ford India on Wednesday launched the new version of its popular compact sports utility vehicle EcoSport priced between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.44 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) looking to cash in on festive season sales. Gold at over one-month high on global cues, jewellers buying Gold soared to hit over one-month high at Rs 26,850 per ten grams by climbing Rs 200 at the bullion market on Wednesday amid a firming global trend and increased buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand. 91k vehicles in Australia affected by Volkswagen cheating Volkswagen said on Wednesday that more than 91,000 of its vehicles in Australia are fitted with emissions-cheating technology, more than two weeks after the global scandal broke. More Business News»

		Environment
		Gas 'fingerprinting' may reduce emissions Carbon dioxide emissions from energy generation, in particular coal burning, contribute to the increasing pace of global climate change. Sneezing monkey, 'walking' fish found in Himalayas WWF has compiled a survey of wildlife discovered by scientists across Bhutan, northeast India, Nepal, north Myanmar and southern Tibet in a bid to raise awareness of the threats facing the ecologically sensitive region. Over 50 species of butterflies spotted in Arunachal Ziro Butterfly Meet has been started as a part of its initiative to create awareness among the local people about the rich biodiversity of the place and the need to conserve them. More Environment News»

		World
		Death toll from China typhoon rises to 19 The death toll from a typhoon that struck China on the weekend has risen to 19, with four people missing, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. 'Russia should not interfere in US efforts to destroy ISIS' Amid Russia's escalating military activities in Syria, the White House has warned it not to interfere in the US-led international efforts to destroy the Islamic State in the strife-torn region. Mother-son bond over guns links Oregon slayings The deadly shooting last week at an Oregon community college has an eerie parallel with the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School that killed 20 pupils and six adult staff members in 2012. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists win Nobel chemistry award for work on DNA repair Sweden's Tomas Lindahl, American Paul Modrich and US-Turkish scientist Aziz Sancar won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for "mechanistic studies of DNA repair." Nasa completes heat shield testing for future Mars vehicles Nasa has successfully completed key heat shield tests for the future exploration spacecrafts that will scout the Red Planet for signs of life. Drunken Antarctica scientists 'fighting and exposing themselves', report says The audit report stated that one HR manager estimated up to 75 per cent of disciplinary action carried out by her company was related to alcohol misuse. More Science News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs Apple iPad Pro vs Google Pixel C Microsoft updated its Surface lineup yesterday with the launch of its Surface Pro 4, an $899 laptop-cum-tablet that runs the full version of Windows 10. 6 devices Microsoft launched at its Windows 10 event Microsoft has just refreshed its hardware lineup. Here's a sneak peek at 7 devices Microsoft launched at its Windows 10 event. Huawei Honor 7 first impressions We spent some time with the Honor 7, Huawei's new flagship smartphone that boasts of a premium build and a fingerprint sensor at a pre-launch event and here are our first impressions of the phone… More Technology News»

		Education
		MCI proposes common entrance tests The Medical Council of India (MCI) on Monday sent recommendations for a unitary Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to MBBS, postgraduate and super-specialty medical courses to the central government. IITs waive fee for physically challenged The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) council has decided to waive fees for physically challenged students. Texting behind poor academic results in girls Teenage girls who compulsively text are more likely, than their male counterparts, do worse academically, scientists have found. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sheena Bora murder case: Maharashtra home department seeks clarification on Raigad Police's negligence The home department has asked director general of police Pravin Dixit to again record the statement of additional commissioner of police (central region) R D Shinde. Shinde was the Raigad police superintendent in 2012 when the half-burnt body Sheena Bora was disposed of by the police without registering an FIR. Fire breaks out at Andheri A minor fire broke out after a short circuit at a road side electric box near Good Shepherd Church, Four Bunglows, Andheri past midnight. Christian outrage stumps activist in Mumbai The lone “activist” who has been demanding a ban on the play ‘Agnes of God’ backed down under a hailstorm of criticism on Tuesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Court grants bail to AAP MLA Somnath Bharti AAP MLA and former law minister Somnath Bharti was on Wednesday granted bail by a city court in a domestic violence and attempt to murder case lodged against him by his wife. Domestic Breed Checker workers protest outside Delhi CM's residence, demand pay hike At the time when the capital is recovering from the dengue epidemic Domestic Breed Checker (DBC) workers of municipal corporation are protesting outside Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence over the issue of regularization of contractual workers and increment of their salaries. Denied job despite having 96%, youth seeks PM's help Lalit has now written to the Prime Minister's Office, seeking justice. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BPO employees sexually assaulted in Bengaluru Two BPO employees and the driver taking them to work were allegedly sexually assaulted in Ragigudda in South Bengaluru’s JP Nagar on last Tuesday. Bengaluru to host job fair for senior citizens For 60-year-old S Emily, life isn’t easy. Unable to continue with her higher studies due to financial constraints, she worked as an office assistant at a city school with a minimal salary. City youth chases monkeys in the Amazon Imagine chasing monkeys in Amazon rainforest, with a Nikon D3S in tow. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Third phase of red sanders auction may fetch over Rs 800 crore After netting over Rs 1,000 crore from red sanders global auction in the first and second phase, Andhra Pradesh government is looking forward to raise another Rs 800 crore from the sale of 2,868 metric tonnes (MTs) of seized stock of the precious wood in the third phase. Third phase of red sanders auction may fetch over Rs 800 crore The third phase of e-tender cum e-auction by inviting global tenders for sale of 2,868 MT of graded red sanders wood in log form, will be conducted for three days from October 28 through MSTC Ltd, a government of India enterprise, a senior Andhra Pradesh forest department official said. SCPCR seeks report on corporal punishment The State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) has directed district educational officer (DEO) of Hyderabad to enquire into alleged illegal practices at DMRS International Educational Institution in Bhojagutta and submit a report within two weeks. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Standoff between parents and Coimbatore school continues after dismissal of Class 2 boy Around 40 people gathered outside Vidya Niketan Public School here on Wednesday morning demanding that the school readmit a Class 2 student, who was dismissed at the beginning of the academic year. Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into woman DSP's death The Madras high court on Wednesday dismissed yet another public interest litigation (PIL) that sought a CBI probe into the death of a woman deputy superintendent of police in Tiruchengode. MCA student self-immolates in Chennai A 21-year-old MCA student on Wednesday succumbed to the burn injuries he suffered during a self-immolation bid in Chennai on Tuesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		DRI raids company that allegedly evaded Rs 2 crore in customs duty The company had allegedly misdeclared or undervalued food supplements that it imported. 10 new swine flu cases reported in Gujarat Two cases each have been reported from Surat, Rajkot, Gandhinagar and Porbandar districts, while one case each has been reported from Ahmedabad and Tapi district. Gujarat University pushes back exam dates In a bit of good news for students, Gujarat University (GU) has postponed the first phase of semester exams till November 17. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Letter threatens to blow up Allahabad's Hanuman Mandir, investigations on Cops in Allahabad – the Sangam City – were on their toes after a letter threatening to blow up the famous Lord Hanuman temple located in Rambagh was found inside the temple premises on Tuesday evening. Allahabad high court restrains Prakash Singh from functioning as urban development secretary The Allahabad High Court on Monday restrained Sri Prakash Singh from functioning as secretary urban development and minority welfare, Uttar Pradesh. The court also directed the chief secretary to issue a direction in this connection to all the nagar nigams across the state. Residents protest erratic power supply Residents of Soraon, Kaurihar, Holgarh and Mauaima blocks staged a protest against erratic power supply on Monday. BJP workers too joined the protest and later handed over a memorandum addressed to chief minister to city magistrate highlighting their plight. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Idols not to be relocated for Jagannath Temple repair Infighting in the BJD comes to fore during padayatra These are just differences of opinion, says party spokesperson. Poor response to Smart City online polling in Bhubaneswar Less than 10 per cent of the target votes achieved. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Three BMC officials booked in plot scam A major irregularity has come to light in Ashoka Vihar Colony in which plots were allotted to employees of Bhopal Municipal Corporation. Govt allots Gwalior guesthouse to CBI During a hearing on September 30, a DSP of the investigating agency told the court that 2 of four rooms allocated to it have been locked by the department. Panel seeks reply from state on sewage farming Several farmers of Bhopal district approached tribunal on Tuesday and filed affidavits claiming they were adversely affected as a result of NGT's order of prohibiting sewage farming of vegetables. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		College auditions nears for the Clean & Clear Chandigarh Times Fresh Face 2015 Even after a roaring multi-college tour, spread out over the fortnight, things are still fresh and kicking for the Clean & Clear Chandigarh Times Fresh Face 2015. In IS shadow, Sikh NGO helps Yazidis fend off hunger Large-hearted Sikhs have taken their traditional community kitchen to one of the most dangerous places on earth today - Syria. Call off bandh, nervous SAD to farmers Caught in a Rs 33-crore pesticide scam and damage to cotton crop amid rising suicides, Punjab's ruling party-Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)-on Tuesday made desperate appeals to peasant organizations to call off their two-day 'rail roko' programme from Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

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