[wanabidii] News Digest: Deregulate diesel prices at the earliest: Rajan

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, September 15, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Deregulate diesel prices at the earliest: Rajan Government must take advantage of the low oil prices to deregulate diesel, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said on Monday. RBI chief calls for transparent appointment process in banks Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said on Monday there was a need to change the management appointment process in public sector banks to make it more transparent. Sensex slips below 27,000-mark, plunges 185 points The National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved down by 70.95 points, or 0.88 per cent, to trade below the 8,100-mark at 8,034.55. More Business News»

		Environment
		Conservation project of Rs 5 crore for picturesque Spiti valley Studies and research proposals include dissemination of best practices of biodiversity conservation, monitoring of glaciers receding, climate change. Leopard found dead in Betul Around seven-year-old leopard was found dead near Bhoura village in north forest division, a forest official said here on Sunday. Wild Chinese Sturgeon faces extinction Wild sturgeons usually swim all the way from the sea waters to the river area to lay eggs around mid and late November after they become mature. More Environment News»

		World
		France, Iraq urge quick action against ISIS "The fight of the Iraqis against terrorism is our fight as well," Hollande told representatives from around 30 countries and organisations, urging "clear, loyal and strong" global support for Iraq. Beckham on Scottish independence: Save union that is world's envy In a last ditch attempt to preserve the United Kingdom, Olympic ambassador David Beckham has weighed in on the Scottish independence debate. Egyptian blogger Alaa Abdel-Fattah released on bail Egypt's most prominent activist blogger Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who is standing retrial after being sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating to the country's draconian protest law, has been released on bail. More World News»

		Science
		Asian monsoon's pattern started 40 million years ago, scientists find The monsoon, the largest climate system in the world, governs the climate in much of mainland Asia, bringing torrential summer rain and dry winter. Nasa telescope aboard giant balloon set for take off X-Calibur will search for black holes and clues about how they fit Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. Isro scientist tours the edge of space In the last three decades, he has visited 115 countries and been to Antarctica, the southern most continent; Uganda, through which the Equator passes; and Ladakh to mark his journey at the top of the world. More Science News»

		Technology
		Google unveils Android One phones with Spice, Karbonn, Micromax Google has unveiled its first set of Android One low-cost smartphones in the Indian market, partnering with Indian hardware vendors Spice, Micromax and Karbonn. 10 best tech news of the week gone by Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... First jobs of 10 of the biggest names in tech Everyone has to start somewhere. Although some of Silicon Valley's most iconic figures are worth millions and billions today, many of them started out programming software or delivering newspapers. More Technology News»

		Education
		Science of computers Subhash Kak, Regents professor, department of computer science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, talks to Aaditi Isaac on the emerging areas in computer science. How to crack the TOEFL Dinakar Ayalasomayajula, winner of the TOEFL scholarship, shares tips on how to crack the TOEFL. Scouting for change Participants at the 40th World Scout Conference in Slovenia vow to focus on the education of young people. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay high court to hear review petition on JJ flyover Bombay High Court is slated to hear on Monday a review petition by a Mumbai based advocate challenging the fine imposed on him for riding a two-wheeler on the 2.4km long J J Flyover. Lufthansa won't fly Airbus 380 to Mumbai for now Mumbai airport’s failure to allot Lufthansa the 2am time slot it had wanted for its proposed Airbus 380 operations spurred the German carrier to defer its plan to fly the world’s largest commercial airliner to the city. Rs 425 crore scam: 'Ferreira & kin under lens' Ferreira (76) has filed an anticipatory bail plea along with seven other suspects. The court hearing is scheduled to come up on Monday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		New JNUSU to fight for more hostels, organize relief for J&K Members of the new Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union come from Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir. Community policing by akhadas In yet another community policing initiative, Delhi Police has tied up with ‘akhadas’, traditional training centres for wrestlers, to reach out to youths and prevent them from drifting toward crime. 6,000 guest teachers for govt schools The directorate of education (DoE) recently inducted more than 6,000 guest teachers to deal with the shortage of teachers in government schools. Around 10,000 more teachers will also join soon. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Kids give big push to pedal power Chandana G, 18, was a bundle of energy as she hit the pedal at the Cycle Day event in Allalasandra Lake, Yelahanka New Town, early on Sunday. Youths' death: Pall of gloom descends on pilgrim village People in distress head for Chikka Madhure to seek the blessings of Lord Shani, but on Sunday the village did not know where it should go in its moment of despair. Uncle murders girl, boyfriend in Dharwad Tension prevailed in Shivalli village of Dharwad taluk after honour killing claimed two lives on Sunday afternoon. A 17-year-old girl and 19-year-old boy, who were allegedly in love, were murdered by the girl's uncle with lethal weapons, police said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		New stamp papers for Telangana The stamps and registration department of Telangana is in the process of procuring new stamp papers with the state logo. World Congress members to get a glimpse of Hyderabadi wonders The secrets of delicious Hyderabad Biryani will soon be known farther and wider with organizers of the XI Metropolis World Congress cooking up plans to publish a handy guide to the wonders of Hyderabad. Naidu's e-cabinet meeting gives mantris the tech-blues Trying to live up to his ‘hi-tech CM’ image, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandarbabu Naidu is all set to chair the first ever ‘eCabinet’ on Monday, which incidentally is turning out to be a big headache for some ministers as they are required to operate iPads to access the agenda. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Arnold Schwarzenegger meets Jayalalithaa The Terminator actor, who was in Chennai in connection with the audio launch of a Tamil movie, met Jayalalithaa at the state secretariat in the afternoon.  English to continue as link language in Pondy: Court Refusing to interfere with the four-language formula in the Union Territory of Puducherry, Madras high court has said English would continue to be the link language for transaction of official business and in the interest of public service. 'Caste outfits may hold sway as Dravidian movement stagnates' Grandstanding may make good political strategy during crisis. Though not strangers to highs and lows, DMK veterans would know that the party is now going through one of its lowest points in its history. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Snag grounds AI flight in Ahmedabad Around 100 Mumbai-bound passengers had a narrow escape after Air India flight AI-614 made an emergency landing on Sunday morning. As soon as the flight took off at 7.30am, passengers felt vibration in the aircraft. Gujarat's fruit and vegetable production goes up After registering the highest yield in the country in onion and potato production, Gujarat has recorded an increase of nine lakh metric tonnes (MT) in fruit production in the country, while in the vegetable sector the production has increased by over 5 lakh MT. 21 sepoys were hanged in Ahmedabad during 1857 revolt The 1857 revolt started in north India but its tremors were felt across the country and Gujarat was no exception. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Pandas at Sangam go hi-tech From sign language to social networking, pandas of Allahabad have graduated from the traditional way of using of symbols on their flag post to that of social platforms to invite 'yajman' (clients) for various 'karm-kands' (rituals) at Sangam. Private doctors' strike continues for the second day Private doctors, nursing homes and medicare centres remained on strike for the second consecutive day on Sunday against rising incidence of attacks on doctors and their establishments. They have accused the district administration of laxity in initiating action against the perpetrators of the crime. Teenager raped, poisoned to death in UP A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped and administered poison in her house at a village under the Meja police station late on Friday night. It was also alleged that the accused thrashed girl’s three brothers and locked them in a room before committing the crime. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Malaria stings 60 Similipal Tiger Reserve staffers The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district is scourged by malaria with 30% of its staff down with the fever. This has hit the routine watch and ward, including foot patrolling, in the sanctuary, official sources said. Police bust gang of snatchers in Bhubaneswar Police on Sunday arrested four members of a gang of snatchers at Kharavel Nagar and recovered stolen jewellery worth over Rs 18 lakh from them. SC, ST hostels in Odisha to have lady staffers The state government is planning to appoint at least one female employee in each hotel being run by ST and SC development department to curb incidents of food poisoning, desertion by boarders and allegations of sexual abuse. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		National Spell Bee quiz now on Sept 28 in Bhopal The inter-school Wiz National Spell Bee 2013-14 which was to be held on September 14, has been rescheduled to September 28, according to an official release.The venue is at Campion School, Arera Colony. On September 28, competition for classes I-II would be held from 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm, for classes III-IV from 12 pm to 1 pm, classes V-VI from 10.30 am to 11.30 pm and classes VII-XII from 9 am to 10 am. Madhya Pradesh Congress defers appointment of new state executive Congress in Madhya Pradesh deferred the formation of a new state executive committee as Election Commission announced the dates for assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana. Clean-up act: NLIU Bhopal students to broom litter from campus Going beyond their call of duty, a group of students of National Law Institute University (NLIU) have decided to contribute to their bit to society by donating blood and launching cleanliness drive. Blood donation camp was organized on Saturday. They will clean NLIU campus on Sunday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh Municipal Corporation carries out anti-encroachment drive Chandigarh Municipal Corporation carried-out a special anti-encroachment drive in all over the city. The authority challaned 216 violators for encroaching up on the MC and other government land. Socio-Medical camp organised at government school in Chandigarh Chandigarh Senior Citizens' Association organized a Socio-Medical Camp at Government Model High School in Vikasnagar Maulijagran on Sunday. This was the 1st camp in a series of such camps and other events forming part of over a month long celebrations culminating in their formal function on 01 October, the International Senior Citizens’ Day. Camp to help J&K flood victims held in Chandigarh Small and Micro Industries Cell of Chandigarh BJP organised a camp for Jammu Kashmir flood affected people on Sunday at Shiv Manas Mandir Industrial Area Phase-2, Chandigarh. More Chandigarh News»

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