[wanabidii] News Digest: Protests could hurt Hong Kong economy: World Bank

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, October 06, 2014
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		Business
		Protests could hurt Hong Kong economy: World Bank Protests in Hong Kong could hurt the city's economy, as well as China's, but the impact will depend on how long the "uncertainty" lasts, the World Bank's chief Asia economist said. CVC asks banks to be extra cautious while sanctioning loans The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) wants banks to be extra cautious while sanctioning loans, in light of the recent scandal involving alleged bribes in exchange for credit limit enhancement at Syndicate Bank. Companies expect good festival sales as sugar, edible oil prices dip This year's festive season has begun on a promising note for consumers as prices are under check, and even companies selling sweets and fried foods are helped by lower cost of ingredients — edible oil and sugar — to post better sales and improve their profit margins. More Business News»

		Environment
		Keoladeo National Park faces survival threat With water bodies around the park drying up, no fish to feed, no nests to be raised, KNP is in for a catastrophe. Surfactants do not harm environment: Study Scientists have found that common surfactants — soaps, shampoos and detergents — actually pose a minimal risk to the environment. Elephants still being subjected to torture in circuses: Peta Reacting to the allegations, AWBI asserted it is in the process of deregistering existing elephants at circuses and no new elephant has been registered in the past six months. More Environment News»

		World
		China family planning: All eggs in one basket China's Communist Party leaders have praised their one-child policy for preventing the population from spiralling out of control, but critics say it has spawned decades of forced abortions, infanticide and child trafficking. American hostage says 'scared to die' in ISIS captivity American hostage Peter Kassig wrote in June that he was "scared to die" at the hands of his Islamic State jihadist captors, his parents have revealed. New Nato chief wants constructive ties with Russia Nato wants constructive relations with Russia even as it increases its presence in its member states in eastern Europe, the alliance's new secretary-general told a Polish newspaper on Monday. More World News»

		Science
		Poor sleep linked to osteo-arthritis in cycle of distress New research has confirmed that sleep disturbances are initially associated with depressive symptoms and pain but not disability. 80% of what determines height lies in our genetic code A varying genetic make-up has now been found to be the cause behind why some people are taller than others. John O'Keefe, May‐Britt Moser, Edvard I Moser win Nobel prize in medicine The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the first of the many Nobel prizes for 2014 on Monday. More Science News»

		Technology
		HP splits off PC, printer and enterprise businesses The company says the PC and printer business will use the name HP Inc. Apple launching iPhone 6 in India for Rs 53,500, 6 Plus for Rs 62,500 Apple and its sales partners have also announced the pricing details for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. 9 things Apple got wrong big time Apple introduced devices that have collectively changed how we consume media today. But Apple didn't always get it right. Here are nine of the most notable instances More Technology News»

		Education
		2600-acre plots identified for IIT in Kerala Kerala may finally get its IIT as the state government has identified two plots - 600 acres in central Puduserry and 650 acres at West Puduserry in Palakkad - to set up the premier institute. Mumbai spends most on studies in US, Delhi at No. 3 Indian students spent at least $3 billion in pursuit of an American degree between 2008 and 2012, according to a report released by Brookings Institution. Delhi University students to study Swachh Bharat Abhiyan's impact in Delhi The study will be limited to the campaign's impact in Delhi and will also take note of contribution of various stakeholders in the success of the campaign. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Late delivery, errant builders leave buyers flat-broke in Mumbai Despite assurances, promises and agreements, beleaguered flat buyers face an uphill task when builders fail to deliver on time. Congress confident of retaining Wadala, Sena counts on anti-incumbency factor All eyes are on Wadala, which during the Lok Sabha polls had a high turnout of 62.56%. In the wake of the Congress-NCP and Sena-BJP alliance splits, the contest here will see a clash of those who had worked closely in the recent past. Saffron split leaves Mumbai's Marathis confused, angry The recent Shiv Sena-BJP alliance split has deeply wounded the psyche of Mumbai’s Marathis and the community is confused and angry, say observers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kejriwal to meet e-rickshaw drivers at Jantar Mantar After BJP, it is now AAP's turn to woo e-rickshaw drivers.The Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will be addressing a rally of e-rickshaw drivers on Wednesday to discuss their concerns. Two shoot at east Delhi realtor Two unidentified men barged into a property dealer's office in east Delhi on Sunday afternoon and opened fire at him.The property dealer, Sanjay Mehta, was severely injured. Govt starts cleanliness drive in night shelters and slums As part of PM Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign, the Delhi government on Sunday conducted a massive cleanliness drive in night shelters and slums. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Private hospitals see red over cashless treatment for babus The yet-to-be launched health scheme which aims to provide cashless treatment for over 25 lakh government employees of Karnataka, has raised the hackles of private hospital managements. Grant of bail during pendency of appeal Under section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the appellate court has the power to suspend a sentence given under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and release the appellant on bail. Helmetless ride: Cops say it's a perk Policemen in Bangalore have an air of Rajinikanth about themselves. Astride their bikes, they believe they have heads of iron and steel. They shun helmets as they patrol the roads with gay abandon. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sand mafia sinking its roots deeper in Telangana What ideally should have ushered prosperity for the nascent state of Telangana is now bringing it face-to-face with a huge challenge: the sand mafia. KCR'S first public meet as CM in Hyderabad on Oct 12 Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is all set to address his first public meeting in Hyderabad after he took over the reins of the new state. Telangana govt mulls stronger legislation to curb crimes against women in the state On the recommendations of a high-level committee, the Telangana government is mulling bringing in a legislation, which may recommend stringent punishment for perpetrators of crimes against women, during the upcoming assembly session. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa in jail: AIADMK men undertake a 350km 'spiritual journey' to protest Like any other AIADMK member, they too were shattered by the imprisonment of former Tamil Nadu chief minister and party supremo J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. Jayalalithaa protests hit students: Tuesday declared holiday in Tamil Nadu Colleges affiliated to Anna University and schools have dragged students into the protests over the conviction of chief minister J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case by declaring Tuesday a holiday to show solidarity with the AIADMK supremo. Ramadoss asks DMK to intervene in Jayalalithaa's bail plea PMK founder S Ramadoss on Sunday demanded that the DMK intervene in the bail petition filed by AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa in the Karnataka high court.  More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat to set up sports school in every district, Swami Vivekanand gym in every taluka Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel declared open the 5th statewide Khel Mahakumbh at Bhavnagar, considered to be the cultural city of the Saurashtra region. 10,000 cops, drones to keep vigil on Bakr Eid in Ahmedabad Following clashes of cow poachers with city police on Saturday and Sunday, senior city police officials have left no stone unturned to ensure safe festivities on Monday as city’s Muslim community would observe Bakr Eid. High calf prices thwarted arrested rustlers Salman Ashrafkhan and Zakir Sadru, the two alleged cow poachers who were fired upon by city police on Saturday, were arrested by the city crime branch on Sunday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Woman jumps into Saryu with children A woman jumped into Surya with her son and daughter after quarrelling with her husband on Saturday morning. The bodies are yet to be fished out. Durga idols immersed in makeshift pond The four-day Durga Puja celebrations came to an end with the immersion of idols in the makeshift pond constructed by the district administration on the banks of Sangam, on Saturday. Some Barwaris immersed the idols on Friday. Youth drowns during immersion A 22-year-old youth died during an illegal immersion of Durga idol in Ganga at Jera village under Manda police station. The unconscious youth was rushed to a nearby hospital in Sirsa where doctors pronounced him brought dead. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD 'violates' model poll code The BJD has been accused of violating the model code of conduct for October 15 Kandhamal Lok Sabha bypoll. Twin cities bid farewell to Durga Amid beating of drums, earsplitting music and frenzied dancing by devotees, the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack bade farewell to Durga on Sunday. CB paid no heed to Gajapati SP warning The Crime Branch (CB) of Odisha police was informed about a dubious money circulation company by Gajapati police in 2010.But it never took up the case, which the CBI is currently probing. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man held for luring minor neighbour and raping her A man was arrested for luring a teenaged girl from his neighbourhood on the pretext of marriage and raping her repeatedly over the months.The girl is four months pregnant. Dalit woman dragged out of house, gang-raped in Bhopal A 23-year-old dalit woman, mother of two, was dragged out of her farmhouse while she was alone with her children and gang raped by five people in Gunga village on the outskirts of the state capital on Friday night. One portal to help log on to many decision makers A software engineer from Bhopal has developed a portal to help citizens upload ideas and file complaint to the office of prime minister and chief ministers of different states among others. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Arms & the netas: Haryana candidates brandish gun power While gunning for electoral victory in Haryana assembly polls, netas in Khapland also ensure that they are suitably armed. VAT hike admission of failure: PPP People's Party of Punjab chief Manpreet Singh Badal has alleged that the hike in value added tax (VAT) on diesel in Punjab amounts to admission by SAD government that BJP led NDA government is not coming to its rescue on financial front as was expected. Teachers awaiting regularization to meet CM In Himachal Pradesh, around 20,000 contractual teachers have been awaiting regularization after six to nine years of their service. More Chandigarh News»

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