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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 29, 2014
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		Business
		Dr Reddy's second-quarter profit falls 17% Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, India's second-largest drugmaker by revenue, reported a 17 percent drop in its second-quarter profit due to higher costs, pushing its shares down nearly 3 percent. Subsidized LPG rate hiked by Rs 3 per cylinder Subsidized cooking gas (LPG) rates have been hiked by Rs 3 per cylinder after the government raised the commission paid to dealers. Moody's says negative on Indian banks as corporate leverage high High leverage in the Indian corporate sector could prevent any meaningful recovery in asset quality at lenders over the next 12-18 months, Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday, maintaining its "negative" outlook on the country's banking sector. More Business News»

		Environment
		Growth should not be at the cost of environment: Jairam Ramesh While India venerates and respects its biodiversity on one hand, the other hand it treats it with neglect and disdain by destroying it, said former environment minister Jairam Ramesh. Chimps plan for a good early breakfast Chimpanzees plan ahead, and sometimes take dangerous risks, to get a good breakfast, scientists say. 'Salt invasion in Indo-Gangetic basin has led to more health problems' Large areas of rich irrigated and fertile land in the Indo-Gangetic basin is being lost daily to salt damage, confirms the UN. More Environment News»

		World
		Bangladesh Islamist leader sentenced to hang for war crimes A special Bangladeshi court on Wednesday handed the death sentence to the leader of the country's largest Islamist party for war crimes. Zambian President Sata dies in London aged 77 Zambian President Michael Sata has died in London, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, a government source said. 200 missing as mudslides swamp Sri Lanka tea region Mudslides triggered by monsoon rains swept through a tea-growing region of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and leaving around 200 more missing, More World News»

		Science
		Infectious disease outbreaks increasing globally Since 1980, outbreaks of infectious diseases appear to be increasing around the globe, according to a new analysis of more than 12,000 outbreaks affecting 44 million people worldwide over the last 33 years. But there is a silver lining to these menacing findings. Why pop stars live fast and die young It’s long been said that pop stars live fast and die young, but a new Australian study has added scholarly credibility to the adage. Popular musicians in the US die up to 25 years earlier than the general population, with suicide rates among the performers between two and seven times greater, a “disturbing” new study has found. Slice of ancient Oz found under Vanuatu A fragment of ancient Australia under Vanuatu was found by researchers, raising questions about how continents are formed. More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: The most powerful phablet yet Should this phablet be your next buy at Rs 58,000? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review… Spectrum delay may hit Airtel, Vodafone services in Delhi, Mumbai Mobile networks in Delhi and Mumbai seem to be headed for major disruptions and outages as delayed allotment of spectrum by the government may impact coverage. 6 best Android smartphones under Rs 7,000 Here are six best Android smartphones in the sub-Rs7000 category. These devices offer value for money and come with the latest features and specifications. More Technology News»

		Education
		Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM Modi on 'design flaws' in CBSE's UDAAN scheme Expressing displeasure over lack of adequate contact class centres under CBSE's "UDAAN" scheme in the state, Tamil Nadu government urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "have these design flaws" examined and increase the number of centres. Infosys plans Masters, Doctorate programmes Infosys is looking at creating an Infosys Masters — and may be even a Doctorate — programme. PU ranking: Academicians, industry experts, students to brainstorm today Just after the rankings were released, the VC had talked about materializing plans that have been in the pipeline in the recent past. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hospitals plan stroke management teams for faster treatment Every day, around 100 Mumbaikars suffer stroke or brain attack but barely 10% of them manage to reach hospital in time for treatment. Recognizing this emergency, city hospitals are planning special stroke management teams. BMC report shows no sign of dengue cases declining The incidence of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, across Mumbai is not showing any signs of reducing, indicates the BMC weekly health report. 'When will state implement panel's suggestions to protect women?' The Bombay high court on Tuesday questioned the state government about the implementation of the recommendations of a panel set up to suggest measures to prevent crime against women. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi LG to talk to parties on govt formation, meets Rajnath Najeeb Jung decided to invite political parties to explore possibility of government formation in Delhi, a day after SC's rap over delay in taking a decision on the issue. Cops assault reporter in Delhi's Trilokpuri area A journalist working with Nav Bharat Times was allegedly assaulted by a group of policemen when he had visited the riot-hit Trilokpuri on Tuesday. Drone helps police scan Trilokpuri locality The search operation started on Monday evening after procuring warrants. Cops formed several teams comprising a senior officer, women personnel and constables, who were supported by Rapid Action Force sleuths. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's got a filmi side Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah once confessed to being a film buff in college. He listed Dr Rajkumar’s Bangarada Manushya as his favourite movie and seems to be taking an active interest in the Kannada film industry, especially this year. Sec 377 slapped on Infosys techie after wife catches his gay acts on spycam Lip gloss, foundation, innerwear in 'girlie' patterns and colours, and a passion for all things pink, these are just some of the traits that set off alarm bells in a dentist's head that her husband could be gay. Building collapses killing 80-year-old Built of mud, the five decade-old building was leaning dangerously and crashed within minutes of developing huge cracks, eyewitnesses said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		YSRCP activist held for Facebook post on cyclone Hudhud A YSR Congress activist was on Wednesday arrested for allegedly posting "irresponsible" comments on a social networking site on cyclone Hudhud which hit the north Andhra Pradesh coast earlier this month. Poaching MLAs: opposition parties up against Telangana CM Even as the opposition parties are restive over non-action against the defected legislators, a fresh batch of law makers are set to switch over to Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Wednesday. Experts Stress On Recording Rise In Sea Surface Temperature Authorities must immediately launch a study on the possible rise in sea surface temperature near Visakhapatnam, which could have caused the first-ever cyclone hitting the Port City, climate change experts said. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Mounting losses, low supply make power tariff hike inevitable in Tamil Nadu Another increase in power tariff is in the offing and the holding of public hearings across the state has begun. CM joins issue with Karunanidhi on flood relief, says farmers will be given aid only after crop damage assessment The DMK leader had alleged that paddy crops raised in six lakh acres in the delta region were submerged in water and criticised the ministers and officials for not visiting the affected areas. Mining scam: Constitute Sagayam panel immediately, TN parties say The parties’ reaction came a day after the Madras high court imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the state government for not relieving IAS official U Sagayam to probe the mining scam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Court likely to frame charges in jailbreak attempt case A city sessions court is likely to frame charges next week against 24 under-trial prisoners of the 2008 serial blasts case in connection with the escape bid by allegedly digging a 213-foot long tunnel in Sabarmati Central Jail last year. Winter on Wheels in city “Winter on Wheels”, an initiative by a social activist and an artist to collect warm clothes for flood-affected people of Jammu & Kashmir, reached Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Nilofar primes disaster response As the threat of cyclone Nilofar looms large on coastal areas of the state, various agencies have pooled in optimum resources for disaster mitigation. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Postal dept reaps benefit from teaching vacancies Postal department is reaping benefits from the new job vacancies for youths by the state and central governments. A glaring example is purchase of Indian postal orders (IPO) worth Rs 1.25 crore by applicants in ongoing recruitment drive for LT grade posts in the month of October. Civil Services Mains from Dec 14 nion Public Service Commission (UPSC) had declared the schedule of Civil Services Mains Examination-2014. The examination would be held from December 14 to 20 in two sessions. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) too has declared the schedule of Combined State Lower Subordinate Services Mains examination. It would start from December 21, posing problem for those aspirants who have qualified in both. UP Board reverts to offline centre allocation Following UP Madhyamik Siksha Parishad secretary reportedly seeking voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) over discrepancies in examination centre allocation process, the state government has issued fresh guidelines for the process. On its part, the Parishad has fixed November 19 as the last date for the allocation of centres. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cops take triple murder accused on remand Police on Tuesday took Sneha Swakhyar Samal, the accused of October 14 triple murder at Khandagiri, on two-day remand for interrogation. Top CMAS leaderNachika surrenders Nachika Linga, who waged a relentless battle against liquor and land of tribal people allegedly occupied by non-tribals, surrendered before police on Tuesday. Stop-salary threat if survey data is not provided by November 15 The state higher education department has threatened university and college authorities to stop their salaries if they fail to provide data for their respective institutions as part of the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) sought by the Union human resources development ministry by November 15. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Simplify land allocation to industries in a month: CM Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed for simplification of land allotment rules to industries in a month. Cabinet okays jobs for 875 kin of dead power company staffs Shivraj Singh Chouhan government on Tuesday approved 875 appointments on compassionate grounds for family members of dead employees of state's power companies. NGT hauls up mayor for being absent from hearing National Green Tribunal (NGT) hauled up mayor Krishna Gaur for her continued absence from hearing related to Upper Lake and asked commissioner, Bhopal Municipal Corporation whether she is above the law. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Badal will soon give 'panth in danger' call: Amarinder "Knowing Badal so well, I am sure that he will start saying 'panth in danger' the moment he realizes that Chandigarh ploy is not working," Amarinder said in a statement issued here. Cocaine market fast-growing in Punjab: Shashikant The retired cop has based his assertion on the feedback from drug addicts he met during the course of his tour of different areas of Punjab as part of his campaign against drugs. Locals tie 2 African students with pole for theft, hand them over to police Accusing three African students of theft, a group of locals here tied two of them with a pole on the roadside before handing them over to police. More Chandigarh News»

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