[wanabidii] News Digest: India-Australia trade dips nearly 14%

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 18, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		India-Australia trade dips nearly 14% Trade between India and Australia has dipped sharply by nearly 14 per cent to 15.2 billion dollars in 2013 as compared to the previous year, according to official data. K Rathnam appointed Amul Dairy MD The Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited (KDCMPUL) popularly known as Amul Dairy has appointed K Rathnam as managing director (MD) of the co-operative union. Vegetable prices soar across country Prices of most vegetables have risen steadily across the country since the new government took charge at the Centre. More Business News»

		Environment
		India has right to grow, emissions may rise: Govt In what may be a strong signal to rich nations on climate change, India on Tuesday said the developing countries have a "right to grow" and in the process their "net emission (of greenhouse gases) may increase". Obama to create world's largest ocean preserve Aiming to protect marine wildlife, Obama will also direct the government to create a program to deter illegal fishing. Satpuda exploring livelihood options to save tigers The Satpuda Foundation, which has been working for wildlife conservation, is exploring employment opportunities in villagers surrounding Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve. More Environment News»

		World
		Iran will protect Iraq shrines: President President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran would do whatever it takes to protect revered Shiite Muslim holy sites in Iraq against Sunni militants fighting the Baghdad government. Britain expected to face worst-ever cyber attack Britain might face its worst-ever cyber attack on Tuesday night. 8 killed as police, protesters clash in Lahore At least eight people were killed and 85 injured in Lahore on Tuesday when the police clashed with supporters of moderate cleric Dr Tahirul Qadri, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, vowing to bring a soft revolution in the country. More World News»

		Science
		The science behind tangled earbuds Everybody who carries earbuds with attached cords has faced this problem: they get totally entangled. This means that every time you want to use your earbuds, you must spend a few frustrating minutes unraveling the mess. Coffee waste may fuel your car now The study by University of Bath found that different varieties of coffee, including Robusta and Arabica, have reasonably standard composition and relevant physical properties of fuel, suggesting that all coffee waste could be a "viable" way of producing biodiesel. Soon, astronauts to enjoy freshly brewed coffee at ISS The ISS will soon get an espresso machine, allowing astronauts to enjoy hot, freshly brewed coffee in space. More Science News»

		Technology
		YouTube to block artists who don't sign up for paid service YouTube plans to potentially block the content of certain labels from appearing on its free website unless they sign deals to participate in the new paid music service. Here's one reason you should not buy Google Nexus 5 Many Nexus 5 users report poor GPS performance, with the device failing to latch onto satellite signals, acquiring signals after considerable delay or frequently losing GPS connectivity. Google accused of blocking rivals' apps on Play Store Aptoide has urged EU to take action against Google for allegedly blocking rivals in the multi-billion-dollar Android app marketplace. More Technology News»

		Education
		Registration for admission to design programmes of MS University to close on June 20 The online registration for admission to Bachelor of Design and Master of Design courses offered by MS University’s Faculty of Fine Arts will close on June 20. Ahmedabad students oppose common admission form Students in Ahmedabad have opposed state government’s move of having a common form for Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) courses. 3,000 forms sold at KC Das Commerce College About 3,000 admission forms have been sold at the KC Das Commerce College, one of the popular destinations for commerce aspirants of the state. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai Metro introduces off-peak-hour rates However, to avail this special discount, a commuter will have to use his token within the next half-an-hour of its purchase or else the token will expire. Wadia group complains of threats from underworld over Preity Zinta Wadia group has filed a police complaint claiming they received threatening calls and a SMS warning that their "business will be in trouble" if Preity was harassed. Wadia group files complaint alleging threat from underworld Wadia group has complained to Mumbai Police that underworld gangster Ravi Pujari has threatened them not to harass Preity Zinta. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Felicitation ceremony of the MPs of Delhi held at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry A dinner-cum-felicitation ceremony of the newly elected members of parliament (MPs) of Delhi was recently held at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry . People enjoyed at a jazz violin concert at Alliance Francaise de Delhi A jazz violin concert was recently held at Alliance Francaise de Delhi, with French performer Guillaume Blanc playing live for the city's jazz lovers. BPO employees enjoyed at a party in Hauz Khas Village in Delhi Recently , BPO employees from the capital got together to party at in Hauz Khas Village. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mandur sets agenda for govt, ends protest Residents of Mandur called off their agitation on Tuesday, but on their terms, setting the agenda for chief minister Siddaramaiah and Bangalore's civic authorities. Lingayats step up pressure to have own representative in KPCC Accusing the Congress of doing injustice to the Lingayats in the state, the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha threatened to fight the party and the government. Muggers stab graphic designer in Kammanahalli Working up a hearty appetite with a game of football, a young graphic designer and his friend headed to a restaurant for dinner. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Shoppers have their fill at Akritti Elite Luxury Expo at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Shoppers have their fill at Akritti Elite Luxury Expo at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Revellers party at Rain in Hyderabad Revellers party at Rain in Hyderabad Revellers party at Rain in Hyderabad Revellers party at Rain in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN police arrest 'junior' Veerappan, likely to release him as Karnataka police wait to pick him up A 45-year-old man, Saravanan Gounder, believed to have fashioned himself after dreaded sandalwood bandit Veerappan, was arrested by the Salem police on Wednesday morning and is likely to be released later. Five times on, he retains the drive A silent hero in Monday's 'green corridor' mission that saved the life of a Mumbai woman who received a donor heart from a road accident victim in Chennai was ambulance driver C Kathir. 'Amma' tea to hit the market soon After 'Amma water' and 'Amma salt,' the Tamil Nadu Government is set to introduce 'Amma tea'. It will be a product of the state-owned Tamil Nadu Tea Plantation Corporation. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat governor likely to resign shortly Gujarat governor Dr Kamla is likely to resign much before her term ends in November 2014. Facing financial crunch, city builder kills self In an incident which sent shockwaves through the builder fraternity, Harshad Patel (45) of Vishvas Group committed suicide on the railway tracks at Sola on Tuesday afternoon. Builder default: Residents get bank notice According to SBI, the builders had taken a loan of Rs 4.31 crore, along with interest and other charges. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rain brings down temp Rain lashed the city for consecutive fourth day on Tuesday bringing the day temperature below normal. People enjoyed the pleasant weather and went for outing with family and friends. Stench of silt, garbage engulfs Nihalpur area The underlying stench of unattended silt and garbage welcomes one in Nihalpur area. Ganga cleaned to pay tribute to Uttarakhand tragedy victims On the occasion, tribute was paid to thousands of unidentified victims of the natural calamity and hundreds of students took oath to save river Ganga. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		No amendment yet to prevent kidney sale The Union government amended the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA)-1994 in September 2011 giving more teeth to state-level authorities regulating transplant, considered crucial to stop organ sale. No goof up in Plus II evaluation: Minister The government is planning to introduce online evaluation of Plus II answer papers from next year, higher education minister Pradeep Panigrahy told the state assembly on Tuesday. More short-term courses at Berhampur University Berhampur University (BU) is planning to introduce more skill development short-term add-on courses in collaboration with the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, this year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Police declare cash reward on 3 PMT scam accused Gwalior police on Tuesday announced a cash reward on information about three accused in pre-medical admission scam, who are on the run. 'Harassed' men make distress calls to crisis centre Within 48 hours of the launch of One Stop Crisis Centre, government data reveals three in 10 callers seeking 'help' are males. Woman raped, beaten to death by father-in-law A man raped and beat his 24-year-old widowed daughter-in-law to death in front of her two-year-old daughter in Tikamgarh district.Accsued, Jageshwar Lodhi, 45, was arrested and sent to jail on Tuesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Amid ongoing spat, Kamal Sharma, Sukhbir Badal meet The meeting, though, was first scheduled to discuss the governance reforms where four bureaucrats, including Badal junior's special secretaries Rahul Tiwari and Manvesh Sidhu, were also present. Sikhs of Maharashtra oppose All India Sikh Gurdwara Act In a blow to Shiromani Akali Dal's efforts to revive the Panthic agenda, Sikhs of Maharashtra have opposed the SAD initiative for enactment of All India Sikh Gurdwara Act. Another inmate dies in Faridkot jail Another undertrial, who was arrested under narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act, died at Faridkot jail on Tuesday morning following "drug overdose". More Chandigarh News»

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