[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Govt efforts lag, heat death toll crosses 800 in Andhra, Telangana

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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Govt efforts lag, heat death toll crosses 800 in Andhra, Telangana
Despite Andhra Pradesh and Telangana's best efforts to tackle heatwave deaths with awareness campaigns and makeshift medical camps, at least 39 more people in the area's poorest regions fell to the fierce sun on Tuesday.
AAP govt-LG slugfest enters second round
The AAP-LG confrontation is snowballing with the Delhi government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, declaring “unconstitutional” the home ministry notification on transfer-posting and powers of ACB on day one of a two-day special session of the assembly.
India gets its first transgender college principal
India, probably the world, will get its first transgender college principal when Manabi Bandopadhyay takes charge of Krishnagar Women’s College in West Bengal on June 9.
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Bareilly IAF officer runs over old couple, flee
In a hit and run case involving a flight lieutenant with the Indian Air Force, an elderly couple out on a morning stroll at the Bareilly Air Force station in Izzat Nagar were crushed to death by the speeding car of the officer on Monday morning.
Maharashtra among top five in fire-related deaths
Death cases because of fire in the state are higher than the national average in the last five years and though the number has declined over the years, Maharashtra is still among the top five states in the country for fire-related casualties.
Conman arrested for harassing two women near Hyderabad
Police have arrested a con artiste who was trying to sexually exploit unemployed women by promising them beautician jobs.
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How not to be smartphone boor
Today, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives - they have entered our homes, workplaces and classrooms.
PM Narendra Modi reaches out to his twitter followers through DM
In a unique way to directly reach out to people on social media and micro-blogging sites, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent 'personalized' message to all his followers, sharing details of the Centre's works in past 12 months, on first anniversary of his government on May 26.
Google I/O: Here's what to expect
It’s Google I/O time again, the time of year when the internet giant holds its annual developers' conference in San Francisco.
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Sourav Ganguly would be a great India coach: Brett Lee
Brett Lee feels Sourav Ganguly has a huge wealth of knowledge and would do "a great job" if he is appointed as the new head coach of the Indian team.
I have experienced more failure than success: Shikhar Dhawan
India opener Shikhar Dhawan says his ability to deal with the "inevitable failure" has helped him immensely in his five-year-old international career.
Rafael Nadal eases into French Open second round
Defending champion Rafael Nadal began his campaign for a 10th French Open with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over France's World No. 296 Quentin Halys.
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Subramanian backs cut in interest rates
Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian on Tuesday backed a reduction in interest rates, arguing that inflation will remain under control despite the prospects of deficient rains, and suggested that the rupee may be allowed to depreciate to ensure that Indian exports remain competitive.
CVC leads race for $400m Serco arm
CVC Capital Partners, a global private equity house managing $71 billion in funds, has emerged the preferred bidder to acquire the Indian unit of business process outsourcing (BPO) major Serco Plc, valued at about $400 million, or Rs 2,500 crore, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
Is Arun Bhatia looking to exit AirAsia India?
Budget airline AirAsia India (AAIPL), a JV between Tata Sons and Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia, may see a change in shareholdings.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan: First Look
First look of Salman Khan from Kabir Khan’s family entertainer Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Big B's two letters were my two medals: Kangana
Every creative person, more so if you are an actor, craves for appreciation. Her recent double role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns has got her appreciation in abundance and the interesting difference is that each one is congratulating her twice, once for playing Tanu and once for playing the other Kangana lookalike in the film, Datto. Kangana’s victory as an actor in the film is that as audience, she makes you root for both women and while you become a fan of Datto, you cry with Tanu and finally remain in awe of Kangana.
Police complaint filed against Censor Board chief
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) found itself in the midst of controversy again when the authorised certification agent, Pravin Mohare filed a police complaint against the chairman Pahlaj Nihalani in Malabar Hill Police Station, on May 20. He alleged that Nihalani raised his hand on him twice and used abusive language.
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