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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 24, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex closes at 27,680, down 120 points Caution ruled ahead of the derivatives expiry and alongside ongoing parleys to resolve the Greek debt crisis, as sensex provisionally closed more than 120 points in the red at the end of trading on Wednesday. Reforms necessary in land, labour and taxation: FM Promising a globally compatible business climate in India, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said reforms have become "absolutely necessary" in the areas of land, labour and taxes to attract investors. 'Adani halts work on Australia's coal mine project' Adani has signed up buyers for about 70 per cent of the 40 million tonnes coal the Carmichael project is due to produce in its first phase, with production expected to begin in late 2017. More Business News»

		Environment
		Natural cooling of Sun will not save Earth from global warming A rapid decline in the Sun’s activity is making it increasingly likely that within the next half century the world will experience a “grand solar minimum”. New dams will hinder clean Ganga: Uma Bharti Flagging her concerns against the major culprit (hydro-power projects), the Union water resources minister Uma Bharti has asked different ministries including environment and power to take a cautious approach while allowing construction of any new dam on the river. Rare bird rescued in Mumbai's Andheri A rare seabird, Masked Booby, was found in a disoriented stated at Chakala, Andheri (east) by some citizens who then rescued it and handed it to a local veterinarian in Chembur. More Environment News»

		World
		Australia introduces laws to strip citizenship from terrorists Dual nationals who help terrorists could automatically lose their Australian citizenship even if they have never stepped foot out of the country under new laws introduced to parliament on Wednesday US hopes India, Pakistan will resolve issues on own Expressing the hope that Pakistan would be a responsible stakeholder on security issues, in particular the nuclear issue, the US has said that New Delhi and Islamabad need to work on issues between them peaceably on their own. At least 18 dead in attack in China's Xinjiang At least 18 people are dead after ethnic Uighurs attacked police with knives and bombs at a traffic checkpoint in China's western Xinjiang region, Radio Free Asia reported on Wednesday. More World News»

		Science
		Nasa spots more 'mysterious' bright spots on Ceres New images of Ceres from Nasa's Dawn spacecraft has provided more visible images of mysterious bright spots and also revealed a pyramid-shaped peak towering over a relatively flat landscape. Isro's Gagan to help planes navigate skyscrapers Today the prior approval of Air ports Authority of India (AAI) is required for construction of any building more than seven storeys high within 20km of the airport. Roach-inspired robot can traverse obstacles Researchers have taken inspiration from the cockroach to create a robot that can use its body shape to manoeuvre through a densely cluttered environment. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 good smartphones you've probably never heard of Here are some of our favourite smartphones from around the world into a list of phones you've probably never heard of. Google launches free streaming service Google has launched a free version of its music streaming service on June 23, as it sought to upstage the debut of Apple Inc's rival service next week. LG G4 review: Falls short of greatness With an improved, curvy design, leather back, better camera and performance improvements, is the LG G4 the best flagship smartphone out there? Read the review to find out. More Technology News»

		Education
		Row over degree: Plea against Smriti Irani maintainable, court says The hearing in the case will take place on August 28. Joint seat allocation process for IITs, NITs postponed The joint seat allocation process for admissions to IITs and NITs is postponed till further notice. The process was to start on June 25. University of Kashmir's Sanskrit department struggles to find students; remains defunct since 1990 This has been the story of department ever since militancy erupted in the Valley in 1990, changing the social situation in the state overnight as Kashmiri Pandits fled. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Will take contempt action for not complying with anti-noise order : HC to Maharashtra Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the State chief secretary to furnish the names and designations of officers responsible for breach of its March 13 order for curbing noise pollution during festivals. Will take contempt action for not complying with anti-noise order: HC to Maharashtra Bombay high court on Wednesday directed the State chief secretary to furnish the names and designations of officers responsible for breach of its March 13 order for curbing noise pollution during festivals. Taxi and auto fares set to rise in Mumbai, HC rejects plea to defer fare hike Taxi and auto fares in Mumbai are set to rise with the Bombay high court on Wednesday rejecting a plea by consumer rights body Mumbai Grahak Panchayat to defer the proposed fare hike. Consumers will have to pay the new fares only for autos and taxis whose meters have been recalibrated. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Commission for Women asks St Stephen's principal for action taken report The Delhi Women Commission wrote to St Stephen's College principal Valson Thampu asking for an "action taken report" on the case of alleged sexual harassment. 19-year-old trapped in building collapse, rescued later A 19-year-old boy was trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in the Sarvoday Enclave area of south Delhi on Wednesday. Stephen's molestation case: HRD ministry seeks report from DU Satish Kumar, an assistant professor in St Stephen's chemistry department was yesterday denied anticipatory bail by a Delhi Court in a sexual harassment case. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Won't return until Queen's declared safe: Residents The comfort of home has eluded them for a week. But residents of Queen's Corner Apartment, Ambedkar Veedhi, said they won't return until their flats are certified safe. Sign up for poll roll, just a few weeks left For Bhoomika G, 2014 was a special year. She was old enough to vote in the Lok Sabha election. The 21-year-old resident of ISRO Layout in South Bengaluru enthusiastically knocked on the doors of the BBMP ward office to enrol, but the last date had slipped past. She sang Rabindra Sangeet during her brain surgery Sarita (name changed), 34, lay on a stretcher in an operation theatre singing her favourite Rabindra Sangeet. And encourag ing her were doctors who were operating on her brain. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Three years on, Hyderabad Metro rail project heading nowhere Three years, multiple revisions, and recurring controversies later, there still seems to be negligible clarity over the future of Hyderabad's metro rail project launched to transform the Nizam's Land into a 'commuter-friendly, modern and green city'. Amaravati faces risk of industrial pollution Amaravati, the proposed mega capital of Andhra Pradesh, will face a major threat of water pollution from Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) if immediate remedial measures are not taken, warn experts. To keep ryots happy, AP to develop layouts by Aug 2016 To prevent further protests by farmers in the capital region, the AP government wants to commence work on the layouts at the earliest and ensure that all of them are developed by August 2016. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Software engineer killed as car rams median near Chennai A 29-year-old software engineer was killed and his woman colleague was injured when a car rammed the median of a road at Anakaputhur on the outskirts of Chennai on Wednesday morning. Bid to steal 10kg of gold jewellery from courier firm's car foiled in Chennai An employee of the courier company was the mastermind of the robbery attempt. Kudankulam nuclear power plant unit 1 shut down for annual maintenance Unit 1 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project with a capacity of 1000MW was shut down on Wednesday for annual maintenance. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		High court stays removal of hoardings from private buildings Gujarat high court on Tuesday stayed AMC from removing hoardings from private buildings over a petition filed by outdoor advertisers challenging provisions of General Development Control Regulation (GDCR). Mother Teresa's successor passes away, mourned in city Grief has been expressed over the demise of former superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, Nirmala Joshi. 44 firms ignored job quota rule The Gujarat government has initiated steps to take action against industrial units which had taken the benefit of some government schemes but were not following the rule about a minimum of 85% local employment. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Brilliance emanating from villages, inspires other kids to go to school Although success story of the two sons of a poor daily wager Dharamraj Saroj of Rehua Lalgunj village of Lalgunj block of Pratapgrah district, who have made it to IIT has changed the fortune of not only this dalit family, the sheer determination of Brijesh and Raju has also become an inspiration for other dalit students of the region like them. Admin seeks details of 49,000 arms license holders The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) is compiling National Database of Armed License (NDAL) to check proliferation of arms and keep an eye on the number of licenses issued across the country. Air quality of Allahabad's green belt worsens, health problems on rise Air quality level in the green belt as well as in busy market areas of Sangam city has decreased to a dangerous level in the Sangam city exposing the citizens to fine dust particles pollutants called Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Woman raped near Jagannath Temple in Puri Police in Puri detained two persons on charges of raping a physically challenged woman near Jagannath Temple in Puri on Wednesday. Hiring delay forces govt to extend ad hoc teachers' term by a yr The state government on Tuesday announced to extend the tenure of around 350 ad hoc lecturers by another academic year, indicating further delay in the regular recruitment process by Odisha Public Service Commission. Boys paid fixed salaries for stealing cellphones Age 10 and monthly remuneration Rs 20,000. The boy’s actions defy his age as he is into theft and snatching of mobile phones. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hearing on Sharma, OSD bail plea on July 7 Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) on Tuesday fixed next date of hearing on bail applications former higher education minister Laxmikant Sharma and his then officer on special duty (OSD) O P Shukla to July 7. Both are currently in jail in connection with Madhya Pradesh Professional Examinations Board (MPPEB) scam. Come clear on status report, HC to STF chief Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) on Tuesday ordered STF chief to appear in person and clarify on certain points of status report, submitted by Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with Madhya Pradesh Professional Examinations Board (MPPEB) scam. Tea stall owner's daughter makes it to MP police Ramniwas Shukla, 62, a tea stall owner in Mandsaur district, who serves tea in police control room now enters the campus with pride. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Gyms rope in chefs for fitter clients Working towards achieving that "perfect body" is no more just limited to hours of exercising for women. Ludhiana zoo goes bankrupt With state government allotting 'zero budget' for wildlife for 2015-2016, the forest and wildlife department has no money left to bear the expenses of the feed, medical facilities and maintenance of zoos and safaris. Ludhiana boy chooses theatre over money Only the brave take the road less travelled. And this seems to be the case with 25-year-old Lovely Khatri, a city resident who fought his parents' opposition, lack of financial reward, and even a brain tumour, in his pursuit of becoming a theatre artiste. More Chandigarh News»

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