[wanabidii] News Digest: Reliance Jio signs tower sharing agreement with GTL Infra

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, September 18, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Reliance Jio signs tower sharing agreement with GTL Infra Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Reliance Jio), the telecommunications arm of Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday announced tower sharing agreements with GTL Infrastructure Limited (GTL Infra), a Global group enterprise, engaged in the business of shared passive telecom infrastructure in India. US to press India on trade row during Modi's Washington visit In spite of enthusiastic US rhetoric about Modi's visit, it remains unclear what it will achieve. Rupee plunges 25 paise against dollar in early trade The rupee fell by 25 paise to 61.17 against the US currency in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to dollar's gains against other currencies overseas. More Business News»

		Environment
		'Lesser' Florican prompts Madhya Pradesh to develop habitat at Sailana Alarmed over continuous decline in migration of Lesser Florican locally known as Likh and Kharmor in Madhya Pradesh, forest department has taken up the task to protect and develop habitat of the endangered bird at Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary. Scientists given rare glimpse of 350-kilo colossal squid Scientists said on Tuesday a female colossal squid weighing an estimated 350 kilograms (770 lbs) and thought to be only the second intact specimen ever found was carrying eggs when discovered in the Antarctic. Of Himalayan blunders & rivers of muck Developmental gains will crumble if India follows a model of growth that is resource-and-energy-intensive. As it is, rivers are degraded, pollution is growing, forest cover's thinning. Overhaul of green governance is the need of the hour More Environment News»

		World
		Obama and US lawmakers turn up heat on IS Obama has consistently said he will not put US "boots on the ground". NKorean reporters using fax to Asian Games file stories The Korean Peninsula is still technically in a state of war because there's never been a peace treaty to end the 1950-53 Korean War. Texas executes woman convicted of starving 9-year-old A woman convicted of the 2004 starving death of a 9-year-old boy was executed on Wednesday by lethal injection at a Texas state prison, authorities said. More World News»

		Science
		Smallest galaxy with supermassive blackhole found The ultracompact galaxy, named M60-UCD1, is one of its kind because it is the smallest galaxy known to contain such a massive light-sucking black hole at its centre. New Ebola vaccine to be tested A healthy Briton is all set to become the first person to receive a potential new vaccine for the Ebola virus. Safety trials of the experimental drug at University of Oxford target the Zaire species of Ebola, one of the strains circulating in West Africa which has killed 53% of the people it has infected. Now, power your devices while talking, chewing Researchers have developed a chin strap that can generate electricity from jaw movements such as eating, chewing and talking to power a number of small-scale implantable or wearable electronic devices. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple to unveil new iPads on October 21: Report Apple is set to launch two new iPads and release the next version of its Mac operating system at its next event on October 21, according to a report. Samsung to stop selling 48 smartphones online Samsung has given in to mounting pressure from brick-and-mortar retailers over predatory online pricing and has decided to extend exclusivity of 48 models to offline retailers. iOS 8: Ten best new features Apple's new iOS 8 mobile operating system promises a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience. Here is a look at 10 new features introduced with iOS 8. More Technology News»

		Education
		China's top literary prize for JNU professor Priyadarshi Mukherjee’s father saw a direct connection between the date of his birth and his career as a Sinologist and professor of Chinese at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Delhi University up by 20 ranks in QS World University rankings Delhi University has moved up by 20 ranks in the QS World University Rankings compared to previous year's rank and has been placed on top amongst the Indian universities other than five IITs. Symbiosis signs memorandum with ACCA The Symbiosis International University (SIU) has signed an agreement with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to provided a unique opportunity to finance students to achieve a bachelors degree in business and finance and a globally recognized professional accountancy qualification at the same time. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Helicopter makes 'hard' landing in Mumbai, Navy to order probe Two pilots and two aircrew who were on board have suffered minor injuries but are safe. When mango pickle could defuse any Sena-BJP crisis The growing coldness in Shiv Sena-BJP ties, as evidenced during seat-sharing talks spread over the last three weeks, is in sharp contrast with the 1990s when camaraderie, chilled beer and cartoons marked the saffron equations under the leadership of Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, say observers. Class XII pupils hit as school fails board test About 60 class XI and XII students are in a fix in the middle of the year as Don Bosco Junior College, Borivli, offered the computer science subject without necessary permission. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit causes massive traffic jams in Delhi Motorists in the national capital faced bumper to bumper traffic on several roads on Thursday morning due to the movement of Chinese President XI Jinping, who is in India on a three-day trip. How airport crooks take off with your stuff Everyone knows how busy airports are, but it's this chaos that thieves take full advantage of. Here are the six areas in an airport you are likeliest to lose your luggage, going by what the cops tell us. Walled City paradise for street shops, nightmare for walkers One of the few wide roads in the congested Walled City, Netaji Subhash Marg was redeveloped by civic agencies during Commonwealth Games in 2010 with dedicated cycle tracks, wide pavements and double-lane carriageways. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka team gets tips in Nagpur For several decades, Maharashtra has been involved in a legal battle with Karnataka for control of Marathi-speaking Belgaum. Online allotment of medical seats resumes The Karnataka Examination Authority on Wednesday began the extended third round of online allotment of 115 MBBS and 12 dental seats that remained unfilled under the all-India quota. Managements are not criminals: Karnataka HC The high court on Wednesday directed police not to file any chargesheet in furtherance of the FIRs lodged against erring schools. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		"Present day Europeans trace their ancestry back to three and not just two ancestral groups" Researchers have compared ancient hunter-gatherers and early farmers to present-day human genomes and find that Europeans today trace their ancestry to three ancient populations. Power tariff hike looms large on consumers in Telangana The Telangana State Power Distribution Corporation is all set to seek a hike in tariffs for various sections of consumers. Naidu, KCR to lobby for favourite babus The allotment of All India Service (AIS) officers between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is getting murkier with the chief ministers of the two states deciding to petition the Centre seeking retention of certain key IAS officers in their respective cadres. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		BJP a thorn as AIADMK eyes clean sweep in civic bypolls After the landslide victory in the 2011 assembly polls and a spectacular win in the Lok Sabha elections, the Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK looks all set for a hat trick as the state heads for another round of elections on Thursday, Illegal hoardings: Madras HC moved to take action against district collectors, police officers The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Thursday sought the Tamil Nadu government’s opinion on a public interest litigation that prayed for action against district collectors and police officers for their alleged failure to stop erection of illegal hoardings, banners and flex boards in public places. Phillip Min assumes charge as US consul general in Chennai Phillip A Min, who assumed charge as US consul general in Chennai on Thursday, says he looks forward to exploring the rich cultural diversity of the people in south India. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Drama on Maldharis to entertain Gir tourists The state forest department is planning to promote the culture of Gir and its surrounding areas. Apart from Lion Safari, the department has planned to tie up for performance of Akoopar, a drama on the life of Maldharis and their relationship with lions. HC nixes bid to chop trees near Nal Sarovar Gujarat high court on Wednesday came down heavily on the state government for its proposal to cut trees between Sanand and Nal Sarovar for widening the road in view of fast industrialization in the area. Dean bent rules to admit 31 students: Gujarat University VC Gujarat University authorities have stated that dean of science faculty, Nisha Shah, had granted admissions to 31 students in PhD and MPhil courses by bending norms. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC terminates services of 11 trainee judicial officers A full court meeting of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday decided to terminate the services of the 11 trainee judicial officers who were allegedly involved in a scuffle in a drunken state at a restaurant on Faizabad Road in Lucknow on August 7. Police gear up for student polls Although the Allahabad University (AU) authorities are yet to announce polling dates for Allahabad University Student Union (AUSU), the men-in-khaki have started their ‘home work’ with an objective to hold an incident-free election. Pasting posters: Candidates flouting Lyngdoh norms on university campus Allahabad University’s repeated warnings against putting up hoardings and posters is having no impact on student leaders. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Livelihood 'Delight' for migrant labourers The Nuapada district administration has formed district employment, livelihoods generation and habilitation teams (Delights), which will function at district, block and panchayat levels, to contain the problems of migration. Schools play key role in preventing child abuse Times that we live in, to say the least, are dangerous. Villagers oppose Vedanta survey work in Koraput Another tribal revolt against mining is in the offing as villagers are gearing up to protest against government decision of providing prospecting license (PL) to Vedanta Aluminium Limited (Sesa Sterlite group) for laterite mining at Danga Deula hill in Koraput district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Mapping of over 1.50 crore children for Samagra scholarship So far, mapping of one crore 55 lakh out of one crore 60 lakh children has been done for implementation of integrated scholarship through Samagra platform in Madhya Pradesh. 'E-gatimaan yojana' launched to rid of form-49 difficulties State government has launched ‘e-Gatimaan Yojana’ to remove difficulties being faced by businessmen in downloading Form-49. Commercial taxes minister Jayant Malaiya inaugurated the scheme here on Thursday. Sewage farming: Report from 6 districts, laggards to follow suit Only six collectors have presented report to green panel on sewage farming in their districts. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Women empowerment committee holds its monthly meeting Women Empowerment Committee of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation held its monthly meeting under its Chairpersonship Harjinder Kaur on Wednesday. Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducts surprise checking at paid parking lot of Elante Mall The Enforcement wing of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Wednesday conducted surprise checking in the paid parking lot at Elante Mall. Govt okays restoration of 20 heritage structures Punjab government has given a go-ahead to restoration work of over 20 heritage structures in different parts of the state.Experts will be roped in for preparation of detailed project reports before the work begins. More Chandigarh News»

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