[wanabidii] News Digest: 32 companies in illegal real estate investment schemes: Govt

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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		Business
		32 companies in illegal real estate investment schemes: Govt At least 32 companies have been found by capital market regulator Sebi to be operating unauthorised money-pooling schemes in the garb of real-estate business. No roll-back of excise duty hike on diesel, petrol: Finance minister The government on Tuesday said it has no plans to roll-back the recent hike in excise duty on diesel and petrol. Tata Power commissions wind farm in Maharashtra Private power utility Tata Power on Tuesday announced commissioning of the remaining 8 MW of the 32 MW wind farm at Girijashankarwadi in Maharashtra. More Business News»

		Environment
		Greenland ice loss may be worse than predicted: Study A warming planet may lead to swifter ice loss on Greenland's ice sheet, and faster sea level rise for the rest of the world than previously predicted, scientists said on Monday. Tourists in Jaipur face threat of zoonotic diseases Tourists are endangering their health and safety by interacting with elephants that are not screened for any zoonotic diseases, with no vaccination and treatment records with the mahouts, observed PETA. Rare northern white rhino dies in US zoo A northern white rhinoceros that zoo officials said was only one of six left in the world died Sunday at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. More Environment News»

		World
		Australian PM lays flowers at siege site Abbott along with his wife visited the Martin Place Lindt Chocolat Cafe and paid floral tributes. German Chancellor calls for unity against anti-Islam forces The government has estimated that around 95,000 people have been granted asylum during the first half of this year and their number for the whole year could exceed 200,000. 'Bomb threat' causes delays at Zurich airport A bomb threat caused flight delays and the partial shut-down of Switzerland's main airport in Zurich before security forces gave the all-clear More World News»

		Science
		Voyager 1 buffeted by "tsunami wave", 19.5 billion kms away from Earth Messages received from Voyager 1, the Nasa spacecraft travelling 19.5 billion kms away from Earth, show that it is continuing to experience a “tsunami wave” as it penetrates the interstellar medium beyond the solar System. Robot flies to Germany as airline passenger from Los Angeles A humanoid robot with a head, hands and feet and wearing stylish red sneakers boarded a flight for Germany at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday. Da Vinci's 'Earlier Mona Lisa' makes world debut A younger portrayal of Mona Lisa — believed to be painted by the great Italian renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci — depicting his muse in the early twenties, made its world premiere in Singapore on Monday. More Science News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi India ban partially lifted by Delhi HC According to a tweet by PTI, Xiaomi is now allowed to sell smartphones powered by Qualcomm chipsets till January 8 in India. Nokia's Chennai plant to be sold off in parts The mothballed Sriperumbudur plant of Nokia, once the world's single largest mobile phone-making unit, may be sold in parts. 10 best gadgets of 2014 As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the 10 best gadgets launched this year… More Technology News»

		Education
		IIMM confers fellowship on IIM-R director Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM) conferred an honorary fellowship to IIM-R director Prof BS Sahay for his lifetime contribution in the area of logistics, supply chain management, operations and materials management. Mid-session Sanskrit no impediment for Class X board: Centre Class VIII students, encountering a messy mid-session shift from German to Sanskrit, will not face difficulty as their marks in German in classes VI and VII would make them eligible to sit for class X board examination, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday. Smriti Irani lays foundation of 7 schools in Delhi Union human resources development Smriti Irani today laid the foundation of seven government-run schools in the national capital. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Husband held for RPF constable's murder in Mira Road The husband of a woman Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her Mira Road home has been arrested for murder. New industry in state needs only 5 nods The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation has cut the nu8mber of permissions required to start an industry to just five, reports Clara Lewis. Shiv Sena jumps on the save museum ground bandwagon After the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), the Shiv Sena too has stepped forth to save a playground near Bhau Daji Lad Museum at the Byculla zoo. The ground is usually used by children to play cricket. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man freed of charge of raping woman after intoxicating her A man has been acquitted of the charge of raping a woman after intoxicating her by a Delhi court. Anger in art, online worlds feeds movement on ground Nirbhaya fights on. Two years after the 23-year old's gang rape and death, her fight is slowly pushing change, not in a lessening of rape but in the response to it. Sex offence cases up after reforms The “police reforms“ that followed the Nirbhaya case led to a free and easy registration of crimes against women. As a result, now the police have to note down a woman's complaint verbatim. Earlier, the police used to modify the complaints. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Kerala, Goa, Andamans top holiday destinations for Bengalureans This winter, majority of Bengalureans are opting to bask in the sun and sands of Kerala, Goa and the Andaman islands. Restless, argumentative, consummate reporter Shivu, as he was known to friends and colleagues, suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday morning in Belagavi, where he was covering the legislature session. No mobiles for netas in houses It's official. Legislators will no longer be allowed to carry their mobile phones inside the legislative council and assembly , let alone use them inside the twin houses. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Firm on land pooling, Naidu to pre-empt legal hurdles Anticipating legal hurdles from certain quarters to the land pooling system meant to pave way for the construction of the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, the TDP government is said to have instructed the legal department to file a caveat in court. Film, sports cities to come up at Rachakonda The Telangana government is all set to develop a film city and a sports city at Rachakonda in the neighbouring Nalgonda and Ranga Reddy districts. UAE-based firm to invest Rs 2,500 cr in Telangana UAE-based diversified conglomerate Lulu Group on Monday announced plans to invest Rs 2,500 crore in Telangana in the next one year, the Telangana government said in a release. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Decomposed body of Tamil film actor Karan's father recovered in Chennai Police said Karan’s father, Kesavan, aged 90 years, had stayed alone at his own house located on the North Mada Street in Koyambedu. Tamil Nadu to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen The Tamil Nadu government would release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen and their 19 boats in its custody on December 22, chief minister O Panneerselvam said on Tuesday. Probe into illegal granite quarrying scam: IAS officer Sagayam receives threat IAS officer U Sagayam, who has been appointed by the Madras High court to conduct a probe into the multi-crore granite quarrying scam in Madurai district, has received a threat letter from a person who identified himself as Kumar of Kodikulam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Transport seeks funds for women safety in buses The state transport department in order to ensure safety of mainly women passengers has sought funds under the central government’s Nirbhaya fund to install GPS and GPRS in private and state government buses. Senate elections battle intensifies in the campus With the Gujarat University senate election scheduled next year, the battle to gain majority has begun in the GU. Terrace-sharing website for kite festival For people who want to soak in the Uttarayan festivities - where the skyline is dotted with vibrant kites - but couldn't because they do not own a terrace in the city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Hi-tech police control room from next week With the setting up of high tech police control room at reserve police line, the top police brasses have started an exercise to depute trained, experienced cops with technical education background. HC bench in West UP: Lawyers protest prospect Work in Allahabad High Court remained paralysed on Monday as lawyers abstained from judicial process in protest against reported move to set up a Bench of Allahabad High Court in western Uttar Pradesh. UGC issues warning against AU for expediting NAAC grading process After a warning issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on the issue of NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) accreditation, Allahabad University authorities has lately expedited the process for the grading being done before the next academic session. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI quizzes ex-MD of Apicol, son Tracking money trail of chit fund company Seashore Group, the CBI on Saturday quizzed a former IAS officer and his son. Capital calls for more play areas for children The city needs to have more play areas to facilitate kids and youths unwind themselves, experts and city planners have said. Pak players misbehave, coach says sorry Pakistan's victory over India in the Champions Trophy semifinal took a backseat on Saturday after many of their players celebrated the win with obscene gestures towards the crowd at Kalinga Stadium. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Relief: CBSE schools to remain closed on Dec 25 CBSE schools in the state capital, especially those run by missionaries heaved a sigh of relief after reports that students will not be called on December 25, which is being observed as ‘good governance day.’ RGTU spends little on welfare of students Private engineering colleges in the state are up in arms with Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU) over funds for students’ welfare and have demanded that the varsity provide them with more funds for student welfare activities. MP bags Krishi Karman award 3rd time in a row Madhya Pradesh has bagged Krishi Karman award for 2013-14 for excelling in wheat production. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		House meeting on Dec 20, Cong councilors call off protest After the announcement of date of House meeting by mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria, municipal corporation Congress councilors called off the protest. House meeting on Dec 20, Cong councilors call off protest After the announcement of date of House meeting by mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria, municipal corporation Congress councilors called off the protest. Justice Vazifdar takes over as Acting CJ of the Punjab & Haryana HC Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar has taken over as new Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court. More Chandigarh News»

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