[wanabidii] News Digest: 'Modi's visit has generated a lot of interest in Japanese investors'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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		Business
		'Modi's visit has generated a lot of interest in Japanese investors' India-Japanese deal enquiries have increased manifold since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan and 35-40 Japanese companies are looking at the domestic market after his May victory. 58% of family businesses seeking external financing: KPM While family businesses create more than 70% of global GDP, many say they find their fundraising options limited. Net FDI inflows on track to top $30 billion this fiscal: Nomura Sectorwise, telecom, pharma and financial and business services were the largest recipients over the first three months of this fiscal year. More Business News»

		Environment
		Environmental norms will be made more stringent: Prakash Javadekar Elaborating further, Javadekar said that the cooperation of the industry stakeholders was critical in the context of monitoring, evaluation and implementation of environmental norms. India staring at ozone trouble, says Pune scientist City-based scientist Gufran Beig said the Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to recovery in the next few decades. Javadekar to represent India at UN Climate Summit on September 23 India will be represented by environment minister Prakash Javadekar at the UN Climate Summit which is to be held in New York on September 23. More Environment News»

		World
		US denies claims that ISIS may enter through Mexico Militants for the Islamic State have traveled to Mexico and are just miles from the United States. Thai woman commits suicide by jumping into crocodile pond A 65-year-old Thai woman has committed suicide by leaping into a pond of crocodiles at a farm popular with tourists on Bangkok's outskirts, police told AFP Tuesday. Suicide bomber targets foreign convoy in Kabul A police official in Kabul said today that a suicide car bomber has targeted a foreign convoy just a couple hundred yards (meters) from the US embassy. More World News»

		Science
		Early earth may not have been as 'hellish' as previously imagined A new study has revealed that the conditions on early earth, which is 500 million years after it was formed, may not be as bad as previously imagined; in fact it might be similar to the present day. Nasa's hunt for dangerous asteroids falls short, report shows Nasa won't meet a congressionally ordered goal to find 90 per cent of nearby and potentially dangerous asteroids larger than 460 feet (140 meters) in diameter, the agency's Inspector General said on Monday. Why marijuana users end up feeling worse Adolescents and young adults who smoke marijuana frequently may attempt to manage negative moods by using the drug but end up feeling worse, says a new study. More Science News»

		Technology
		First Impressions: Micromax Canvas A1 Android One smartphone Micromax Canvas A1 is the most expensive of the lot, priced at Rs 6,499. Here's what we feel about the phone... New sense of excitement in India: Google's Pichai Google's senior VP Sundar Pichai says, "India has always had potential but it’s now moving to have a big impact. The trends will only go in one direction from here." Android One phones in India: 8 things to know Google has launched Android One phones in India. Here are 10 things to know about the Android One phones... More Technology News»

		Education
		4 of the world's top 5 universities in UK, 5 London universities in top 100 Four of the world’s top five universities are in UK with London being the only city in the world with five universities in the top 100, according to the latest global university rankings. Mahindra scholarships for students with modest means A press note issued by the company says the fund will be disbursed over the next five years and will help bright students get access to UWC education. IIT Bombay emerges as India's top university in global rankings Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has for the first time emerged as India’s leading university in the world university rankings. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Xavier Almeida, ace commentator of rink hockey and football, falls silent Xavier Almeida, one of the most prominent commentators of rink hockey and rink football tournaments across gymkhanas, clubs and schools for the past 25 years, passed away on September 8. Two die of suspected gastro, 16 admitted in Jawahar Two villagers from Jawahar died of suspected gastroenteritis and another 16 have been admitted in the rural hospital after the well water of the village was found to be contaminated. Peace awards for Dalai Lama, Malala announced in Mumbai Around 500 college students in the city formed a human chain for peace in Bandra on Sunday. The event was organised by a local organisation named The World Peacekeepers Movement (TWPM) which also announced awards for public luminaries. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Which are the noisiest junctions in the city, asks Delhi Traffic Police Ever crossed a traffic junction in Delhi with a deafening noise that even your earphones couldn't block out? Or do you feel like throwing something at the traffic each time a continuously-honking vehicle passes by your house? Now, you might get to reduce the noise pollution at Delhi's various traffic intersections, as the Delhi Traffic Police (DTP) is involving you in the process. 3 juveniles held for killing man in southeast Delhi A 20-year-old youth was stabbed to death by three juveniles in southeast Delhi’s Jaitpur area on Sunday night. Mayur Vihar robbery victim in ICU The 35-year-old man who was stabbed by three robbers in Mayur Vihar had to be admitted to the ICU of a hospital in Noida even after he was discharged from a private hospital. Even so, only a case of robbery has been registered by police. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Standoff casts shadow on Dasara With just 10 days left for Dasara, the standoff between the Mysore royal family and the Karnataka government threatens to dampen the festival. Kannada classics make glorious comeback Winds of change has swept through the Kannada film industry in the past four decades, yet its old classics hold a certain charm. Hotel staff took care of us, says Mangalorean The 41-year-old was to return from Srinagar on Sunday last when flashfloods struck the Valley. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Osmania University students join 'walkathon' for breast cancer awareness The weekend was a busy one for students of Osmania University . As Hussainsagar glistened in the early morning light, young women came out in hordes and took part in a walkathon on People's Plaza, Necklace Road. But it wasn't just another walkathon -it was held to create awareness about breast cancer. AIS allotment: Naidu loses his principal secretary to Telangana The Pratyush Sinha Committee appointed to distribute All India Service (AIS) officers between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh sprang a surprise at its final meeting on Monday by changing the cadre of over 22 officers, mostly belonging to the IAS. After tantalising Telangana, Hero vrooms into CM's Chittoor In the race to woo a prestigious first investment in the manufacturing sector post-division, Telangana has lost to Andhra Pradesh. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Gitanjali Selvaraghavan looked cheerful at the opening of Menchie's frozen yogurt shop at Khader Nawaz Khan Road in Chennai The California brand launched their first store in the city recently Priyadarshni and Divyadarshini had a gala time at Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan movie premiere at Escape Cinemas in Chennai The premiere of a recent release saw celebrities from the film and the television industry gracing the event. HC to decide on agency to probe custodial rape case Who has to probe the allegations and whether the victim-woman requires further psychological treatment would be decided on Wednesday, said Justice V Ramasubramanian on Monday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Chinese products hit state industries Gujarat's small and medium industries are anxiously waiting for Chinese president Xi Jinping's visit to the state. Youth's body found in tuition class A 26-year-old youth, Brijesh alias Pinto Goswami, was allegedly strangled in a tuition class at Jivan Sagar complex near Bal Bhavan in Khokhra on Sunday night. 11,000 more in class XI science this year Science, it seems, has once again regained its earlier charm among high school students.The first semester of class XI has seen 1.38 lakh students opting for science stream, a jump of more than 11,000. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC orders CBI probe into judge's case The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the alleged rape with a woman judicial officer at Aligarh. The court directed the Aligarh SSP to hand over the entire papers of the investigation to the CBI director. Doctors call off strike as dist admin agrees to demands The city doctors called off their strike on Monday to much relief of the patients, who had been at the receiving end since the last two days. One held with 12.5kg of 'ganja' in Allahabad Government railway police (GRP) seized about 12.5kg of marijuana (ganja) from Moorie Express at Allahabad railway junction. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Special police unit to tackle highwaymen in Cuttack Perturbed by rising incidence of truck loot and hijack on highways in the state, police on Monday decided to set up a special unit to curb such crimes and track criminals. Odisha Govt bid to start flight service from Rourkela To resume regular flight service from Rourkela airstrip, the state government on Monday asked the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) officials to submit a fresh proposal, official sources said. Man held for faking as CBI inspector in Bhubaneswar Police on Monday arrested a 35-year-old man on charges of impersonating as CBI inspector and extorting money from gullible people. The accused was identified as Satyajit, alias Rajat Panda, belonging to Bhadrak district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Railways approach cyber cops to track fake job website Railway recruitment board (RRB) Bhopal has approached state's cyber cell to trace a recruitment racket whereby fraudsters created a fake website similar to board's official site to trick job aspirants. Ananth, ministers flout PM's diktat on austerity, take chartered jet Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah asked Union ministers and party leaders to travel by regular airlines. Two IAS officers among 3 booked for PCPNDT Act violations A district court in Madhya Pradesh on Monday ordered registration of case against three top bureaucrats including state's principal secretary and secretary health and former director, health for violation of pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic (prohibition of sex selection) (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 and 1996. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Stronger placement cell shrill grows louder Despite the presence of a formal placement cell, students of Panjab University (PU) feel the need for better initiatives to be taken up for proper placements from the campus. Punjab sees 50-fold jump in heroin seizures in 10 years Punjab has witnessed a quantum jump in drug trade, especially that of heroin, in the last decade, according to a Punjab police affidavit submitted in Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday. PSEB secretary has invalid masters degree: Report Punjab State Education Board (PSEB) secretary Gurinder Singh Bath, who was appointed during then education minister Sikander Singh Maluka's tenure, has an invalid masters degree in engineering. More Chandigarh News»

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