[wanabidii] News Digest: Modi govt has brought economy back on track: Gowda

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, August 30, 2014
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		Business
		Modi govt has brought economy back on track: Gowda The Narendra Modi government has within 100 days in office brought the economy back on track, which is reflected in the increase in the GDP growth rate, railway minister D V Sadananda Gowda said. AirAsia launches free user trial of on board Wi-Fi service Malaysia's budget airline AirAsia has launched a two month-long free user trial of its on board Wi-Fi service designed to provide affordable, low-cost internet connectivity to passengers. Coal stocks lowest since 2012 blackouts Half of India's thermal power stations have less than a week's supply of coal on hand, according to weekly data, the lowest level since mid-2012 when hundreds of millions of people were cut off in one of the world's worst blackouts. More Business News»

		Environment
		Two-third of Uttar Pradesh districts face drought More than two-third of the districts in Uttar Pradesh are facing an acute drought, officials said on Saturday. Chili smoke to protect farms from wild animals in Maharashtra The state forest department pays about Rs 5 crore annually to farmers as compensation for crop depredation by wild animals. Warming aids Arctic economies but far short of 'cold rush' Climate change is aiding shipping, fisheries and tourism in the Arctic but the economic gains fall short of a "cold rush" for an icy region where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the world average. More Environment News»

		World
		Lesotho army seizes key buildings in 'attempted coup' Lesotho's military seized control of the tiny African kingdom's police headquarters and jammed radio stations and phones in the early hours on Saturday, a government minister and member of the ruling coalition said. Jews expelled from Guatemala village Members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish group were forced out of a village in western Guatemala after disputes with indigenous residents over cultural and religious differences. Egypt's Brotherhood leader Badie sentenced to life in prison An Egyptian court sentenced Mohamed Badie, general guide of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, and seven others to life in prison on Saturday for inciting violence during protests last year, judicial sources said. More World News»

		Science
		Your face can reveal your heart condition The facial features of an individual can reflect whether or not a person is experiencing atrial fibrillation, a treatable but potentially dangerous heart condition. Experimental Ebola drug ZMapp heals all monkeys in study An experimental Ebola drug healed all 18 monkeys infected with the deadly virus in a study, boosting hopes that the treatment might help fight the outbreak raging through West Africa—once more of it can be made. How the zebrafish gets its stripes found Scientists, including Indian-origin researchers, have discovered how zebrafish, a small fresh water fish, forms a strikingly beautiful pattern of blue stripes alternating with golden stripes. More Science News»

		Technology
		Oracle loses bid to restore $1.3bn SAP verdict Oracle failed to revive a $1.3 billion verdict in its dispute with SAP as a US court said Oracle must choose to accept a lower amount or face a new trial. Samsung 'shuns' Google, licenses Nokia's Here Maps Nokia has partnered Samsung to provide its maps and location services to Tizen-powered smart devices by the Korean electronics giant. 10 most eagerly awaited gadgets of 2014 It's almost fall, which means tech companies are gearing up to release their newest smartphones, tablets, and wearable gadgets in time for the holiday season. More Technology News»

		Education
		Submission of major research project proposals to UGC to close on August 31 To promote excellence in research in higher education by supporting research programmes of the university and college teachers in various disciplines, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has started inviting major research project proposals. Nalanda University to begin classes with 15 pupils, 11 teachers The orientation programme for the students will be held on August 29 at the Rajgir's signature building, International Convention Centre. IIMM to focus on development of supply chains Former Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) president and director of Expert Global, Mukund Kulkarni, who chaired the event, said, "Biggest challenge for the industries is competitive environment. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra department drops move to float irrigation tenders before polls The Maharashtra water resources department has developed cold feet about hurriedly floating irrigation tenders worth Rs 1,000 crore in the run-up to the assembly elections following a TOI expose last week. Two seats for every Maratha, Muslim engineering applicant The newly-introduced reservations for Maratha and Muslim candidates in education have made it trivially easy for them to get into engineering and pharmacy colleges. Maharashtra Congress poll manifesto draft to be finalized by September 5 The Maharashtra unit of the Congress, which is in the process of scrutinising candidates for the forthcoming state assembly elections, will finalise its draft manifesto by September 5, the party officially announced here on Thursday.  More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Morning rain greets Dellhiites, more expected Early morning rains greeted Delhiites on Saturday with the skies expected to remain overcast throughout the day. Free marathon training session in Raahgiri in Delhi It's going to be another thrilling Sunday in Connaught Place with Raahgiri. The weather looks encouraging and with a host of new activities, it's going to be a super-duper day. Here's what's in store for the Raahgirs. Times Raasrang World Flute Festival at Bahai House of Worship auditorium in Delhi The Times of India in partnership with Krishna Prerna Charitable Trust organized the fifth Times Raasrang World Flute Festival at the auditorium of the Bahai House of Worship, Lotus Temple, in the capital recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Rugby Sevens is like T20' Walking on crutches is one of the toughest challenges for an injured athlete but such difficulties have not stopped England's Rugby Sevens skipper Tom Mitchell from promoting his favourite sport in India. Karnataka MLAs forgo US trip in hope of cabinet seats "Sir, can I go to the US as planned or should I remain here (Bangalore)?" This is the most common query Congress legislators and "wannabe ministers" have been asking chief minister Siddaramaiah in the past two days. Writer retells the many Ramayanas The minutiae that make the Ramayana have inspired many retellings of the tales, said Samhita Arni, writer of the graphic novel Sita's Ramayana. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Trainee IPS officer drowned in NPA's pool In a tragic incident, a 31-year-old trainee IPS officer from Haryana drowned in the swimming pool at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh's new IT policy has few takers Industry insiders and IT experts are worried whether Andhra Pradesh government's new In formation technology (IT) policy would yield results in view of the skyrocketing land prices and linking of subsidy on land rates with employment generation. More Rythu bazaars to come up in Andhra Pradesh soon The Andhra Pradesh government will launch a centralised vegetable and fruit distribution centres at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati soon. This was disclosed during a review meeting with chief secretary IYR a review meeting with chief Krishna Rao at the Secretariat on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Two men killed in explosion in dump yard in Tamil Nadu Two people were killed instantly in an explosion near Vandavasi in Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning. Southern Railway to run Chennai-Bhubaneswar special train No.06009 Chennai Central – Bhubaneswar superfast special train will leave Chennai Central at 9.10pm on August 31 (Sunday) and reach Bhubaneswar at 5.35pm the next day. CMDA seals marriage hall at Medavakkam This is part of the CMDA's efforts to curb unauthorized construction in Chennai. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Guru-mas hold fort in absence of guru at Asaram ashram On Guru Purnima day, the Asaram ashram recorded a rare gender revolution. Mega projects cap in Gujarat doubled, at 2,000 crore now The state government has planned to upgrade the investment cap for mega industrial projects from the existing Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,000 crore. 108 to soon float to the rescue The EMRI 108 services will start the boat ambulance service by the end of this year. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC: Engineer has no authority to hold UPSIDC post The Allahabad high court on Friday directed that UP State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) chief engineer (project), Arun Kumar Mishra, had no authority under law to hold any post in the corporation. HC directs to set up DNA test centre in UP he Allahabad High Court has directed that a DNA test centre like the one in Hyderabad be established in Uttar Pradesh at the earliest so that courts and investigative agencies are not compelled to send DNA samples at high costs to specialized facilities at Hyderabad. Two injured in violence on campus Pandemonium prevailed on the campus of Allahabad University on Friday when various groups of students indulged in violence thrice, in which two were injured. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CDA resumes temple demolition After a brief lull, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday resumed temple demolition drive in the city and razed Subhadra Khetra Temple at Sector 9 of Markat Nagar here. Leadership drive to ensure quality education In a bid to infuse quality in school education, a school leadership programme will be launched in the state. CBI to probe custody death The Orissa high court has ordered a CBI inquiry into the alleged custodial death of Kuldeep Mohapatra, 27, at Saheed Nagar police station in Bhubaneswar in 2012. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Institute of Hotel Management celebrates 25th anniversary in Bhopal The Institute of Hotel Management recently organised its alumni meet on the occasion of completing 25 years Youth found dead at BJP MLA's residence in Madhya Pradesh A youth was found dead on Friday under suspicious condition at the private residence of BJP's Prithvipur MLA, Anita Nayak near here, police said. Court issues arrest warrant against IAS couple Arvind Joshi and Tinoo A special court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against tainted IAS couple ? Arvind and Tinoo Joshi ? for their failure to appear even for a single hearing in the Rs 42-crore disproportionate assets (DA) case. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Don't take in what you can't carry out I first visited the Himalayas in the summer of 2001.I was 22 and utterly consumed by adventure climbing. Haryana Janhit Congress promises shelters for dogs In its poll manifesto, Haryana Janhit Congress has promised to convert residential areas of all cities and towns in the state into honking-free zones to reduce noise pollution. SDO held accepting bribe money Punjab vigilance bureau caught an SDO of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) PSPCL red-handed accepting bribe of Rs 8,000 on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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