[wanabidii] News Digest: Utility debts threaten PM Modi's power-for-all drive

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, September 13, 2015
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		Business
		Utility debts threaten PM Modi's power-for-all drive With a three-year government rescue package coming to a close, the highly indebted state of Rajasthan is getting tough - it's demanding farmers start paying for their electricity. Air India may launch premium economy class Air India may look at introducing a separate cabin product on its flights --premium economy-- to tap the growing demand for this segment of travel in its bid to maximise revenue. McDonald's India to double outlets with Rs 750-cr investment McDonald's India is stepping up its operations in western and southern markets of the country by doubling its outlets with an investment of Rs 750 crore in the next five years. More Business News»

		Environment
		Groundwater extraction: NGT issues notice to 14 builders Unauthorized harnessing of groundwater for construction purposes has caught the National Green Tribunal's attention which has issued notice to 14 builders in Delhi-NCR for extracting water flouting rules. Developed world must cut emissions rapidly: Prakash Javadekar Union environment, forests and climate change minister Prakash Javadekar is confident of a global climate deal in Paris this December. This will help nations jointly fight climate change challenges. Wildlife & environment film fest to bring 250 films Bringing together 250 films from 50 countries, city's first 'wildlife and environment film festival' would be kicked off next month. More Environment News»

		World
		Exiled Yemeni govt pulls out of planned peace talks Yemen's exiled government said on Sunday it would no longer attend UN-mediated peace talks with its Houthi adversaries. Italy's 5-Star Movement grows with youthful leader Forget the outbursts of Beppe Grillo. To gauge the prospects of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement listen out for the more measured tones of 29-year-old Luigi Di Maio, fast emerging as the next leader of Italy's second largest party. Singaporeans fall back on tried and tested party Every four or five years, Singaporeans vote in general elections without ever asking the question which party can best run the government. More World News»

		Science
		Experts to do research on lifestyle, health of sadhus Even as the sadhus are a revered lot, very few know how and why they chose the path of spirituality. Our moon is surrounded by neon NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft has found neon in the lunar atmosphere. Watch out for hackers! Your smartwatch can expose you You may want to think twice before buying a smartwatch as a new study suggests that these gadgets can leak your data to hackers. More Science News»

		Technology
		16 tools that will change the way you use Gmail Gmail is the world's largest email service, and has undoubtedly set the standard for what people expect in terms of ease of use and inbox size. But that doesn't mean it can't be better. iPhone 6S, 6S Plus vs four biggest rivals Let’s take a look at where iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus stand in comparison to their biggest rivals in the market, namely Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Huawei Mate S and LG G4. Sony: Don't use our waterproof phones underwater Waterproofing has long been a key selling point of the Xperia line, and the Z5 has the highest possible IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. More Technology News»

		Education
		KV Pattom best government school in the country Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, here has been adjudged the best government day school in the country in the Education World India School Rankings 2015. BU inks MoU with Netherlands varsity Berhampur University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Groningen, Netherlands, for cooperation and exchange of fellows in research in areas of mutual academic interest. College awaits central nod for admission The Centre is yet to grant permission to Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma (KATS) Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Ankushapur, here, to admit students into the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course for 2015-16. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Industrialist Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House in Mumbai for Rs 750 crore The sale of the Lincoln House in the Breach Candy area of south Mumbai, to the billionaire makes it the largest ever real estate deal in the country's financial capital. Long distance trains to Mumbai delayed Due to engine failure of Punjab Mail near Khardi station early morning, all long distance trains arriving in Mumbai have been delayed. Cops arrest two drug peddlers Two drug peddlers were arrested in two separate incidents on Friday. The Thane police also seized Mephedrone (MD) and marijuana from the accused. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Showcause notices to 5 hospitals in 7-yr-old's death suffering from dengue A day after issuing showcause notices to five hospitals in the capital for their failure to provide admission to a seven-year-old child suffering from dengue, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday called an emergency meeting to review the situation on dengue cases in the city. The new JNU students' union is three part Left, one part Right With three of four central panel posts going to two Left-wing student groups and the last to Right-wingers Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the new Jawaharlal Nehru University Student's Union will have a tough time staying united. GPS to be installed in rented bikes in city Keen to keep a track on the movement of those riding rented bikes, Delhi government has mandated installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) in two wheelers hired through the newly-introduced bike-on-rent facility in the national capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Crusaders spread green message every festive season Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner and Madhuri Subbarao has her hands full. The Vidyaranyapura resident isn't busy decking up her own home for the occasion but ensuring that Bengaluru hosts an eco-friendly festival. HSR Layout to be free of pvt vehicles next Sunday Want your children to play on the streets throughout the day without worrying about vehicles? No, it's not wishful thinking in Bengaluru. Giving back to school Phillip Wollen is a 65-year-old Aus tralian philanthropist, former vice-president of Citi Bank and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Masquerade themed birthday birthday in Hyderabad Masquerade themed birthday birthday in Hyderabad ...And it's not pink! A troupe of trans theatre artists staged the play Colors of Trans at Lamakaan on Saturday to question stereotypes, answer some pressing doubts and even strip down to reveal their scars . Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to ink tax pact In an indication that relations between the two states may be thawing, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have decided to ink a pact to avoid double taxation on commercial and goods vehicles. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Alleged human sacrifice by granite company owners in TN: Skeletal remains unearthed Skeletal remains were unearthed from a spot near Melur in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu where the body of a man, who was allegedly sacrificed by the owners of PRP Granites, was said to be buried. Two engineering students held for sexual assault on woman in lift Police on Friday night arrested two engineering students for sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman in a lift at an apartment complex in Potheri near Vandalur, 40km from Chennai. Happily, family Praveen Sethi is just back from a trip to Lonavala. And this time, she and her family have come back with a treasure trove of memories, having shared a precious few days with their extended family . More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Buddha to sit tall at Dev ni Mori The Gujarat government is going ahead with a 108-meter tall Buddha statue at Dev ni Mori near Shamlaji, 150 kms north of Ahmedabad. Lioness electrocuted near Junagadh A seven-year-old lioness was electrocuted on Saturday morning on outskirts of Amarapur village in Maliya-Hatina taluka of Junagadh district. The body of the lioness was found in a social forestry division near Devaliya range. 40 fresh dengue cases recorded Chandkheda resident Siddhartha Nandi, 36, did not know anything about dengue until he was down with the illness while holidaying in Diu. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Technology to help in safety of train passengers' To ensure better safety of railway passengers, there is an imperative need for adoption of modern technology and better communication tools, asserted general manager of North Central Railway Arun Saksena while addressing a seminar at Allahabad University. Special trains to ply to meet Kumbh rush To meet the Kumbh Mela rush, Railways will by plying special trains. One of the trains will run between Nasik and Lucknow while the other will run between Nasik and Delhi Safdarjung. Pre-recorded messages to be played on trains In order to educate passengers about various provisions involving their welfare, it has been decided that pre-recorded messages will be played on trains, having public announcement system. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Villagers demand solar panels in dowry Solar panels and stoves are the most sought after dowry items in the sea-erosion hit villages, which are yet to have power supply, under Satabhaya gram panchayat. Athlete Dutee Chand to receive Ekalabya award Internationally-acclaimed Odia sprinter Dutee Chand would receive the 23rd Ekalabya Award for 2015. Proof of visit must for health units To ensure that the mobile health units (MHUs) reach the remote areas to treat villagers, the Koraput district administration has made it mandatory for the MHU staff to produce photographs of the patients they attend to. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hindi meet recommends Rajbhasha Lokpal The three-day deliberations at World Hindi Conference recommended constitution of a Rajbhasa Lokpal to address issues of people facing discrimination for using Hindi language. Another schoolboy abducted in city Piplani police registered a case of abduction on Friday, a day after a 16-year-old student of class 7 was kidnapped. Sagar bank scam: Manager's bail plea rejected A court in Sagar on Thursday rejected bail application of R K Bansod, manager of Dalpatpur branch of Central Bank.He is facing charges of cheating farmers in the name of crop insurance. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		17-year-old gang-raped A 17-year-old minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by four boys in the periphery area of Chandigarh on Saturday. UT bids goodbye to fair price shops, launches DBT scheme for food grains Taking a step further to introduce a government scheme for transfer of subsidy amount in the form of cash in the beneficiaries' bank account in lieu of food grains, the UT administrator launched a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for food grains. PM frowns at traffic chaos, UT on the backfoot The administration held a series of meetings over the reply to be filed to the Centre in the wake of the prime minister's tweet on public inconvenience and closure of schools. More Chandigarh News»

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