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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 02, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		RIL teams up with SBI for payments bank Looking to foray into banking business, Reliance Industries has teamed up with state-run behemoth SBI to apply for a payments bank licence. SpiceJet, Jet Airways jump on aviation fuel price cut Shares of Spicejet and Jet Airways rose by up to 7 per cent on Monday after jet fuel (ATF) price was cut by a steep 11.3 per cent. Factory growth slips as new orders rise more slowly Growth in India's factory activity slipped in January from December's two-year high as new orders rose at a weaker rate despite factories keeping price increases to a minimum, a business survey showed on Monday. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT slams states over improper solid waste management systems The National green tribunal Delhi came down heavily on all states in regards with solid waste management and said that if they fail to appear on February 5, it will impose fine of Rs 50,000 on each member secretary. Arnold to be star attraction at Delhi green summit Hollywood actor, activist and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will attend the annual ‘Delhi Sustainable Development Summit’ (DSDS) which is organized in the Capital from February 5 to 7 to brainstorm on ways and means to tackle climate change and reduce carbon footprints. Jackal research and translocation project launched Wildlife SOS in collaboration with U P Forest Department and Archaeological Survey of India are launching a wildlife research project to study and eventually translocate about 30- 35 wild jackals from Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra, Agra to safe natural habitat. More Environment News»

		World
		Japanese premier vows revenge for killings by ISIS When Islamic State militants posted a video over the weekend showing the grisly killing of a Japanese journalist, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reacted with outrage, promising “to make the terrorists pay the price.” Ebola vaccine trial starts in Liberia A trial of an Ebola vaccine was to start Monday in Liberia's capital following a launch event featuring musicians. China tells US it's against Obama meeting Dalai Lama China said on Monday it was opposed to any country meeting the Dalai Lama "in any form" after the White House said US President Barack Obama would attend an event in Washington with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. More World News»

		Science
		Obesity could lead to cancer, finds study Nearly everyone knows that obesity is a major cause of cardiovascular problems and diabetes. Proposed particle to spot dark matter? Researchers have proposed a new fundamental particle which could explain why no one has managed to detect the elusive 'dark matter' that makes up 85% of the universe's mass. PIO wonderkid working on new product for blind A 13-year-old Indian-origin boy, who invented a low-cost portable Braille printer, says he is currently working on a "pretty cool" new idea for a product which will again be useful for millions of visually impaired. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple can buy TCS, ONGC, RIL with Q3 profits Apple has declared a record net profit for the quarter ended December 2014. WhatsApp starts rolling out voice calling feature As per a user, the calling feature is included in WhatsApp’s new build (2.11.508) which is only available on WhatsApp’s website. 10 best smartphones launched in India recently The month of January saw several smartphones with unique, top-end features hitting the Indian market, from Micromax’s first Cyanogen phone to the latest Xiaomi price-warrior, among many others. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE to launch pre-exam counselling for students and parents With Board exams nearing the anxiety levels of class X and XII students preparing for board exams are on the rise and to help students cope well with the situation Central Board for Secondary education will launch its pre-examination counselling for students and parents on Monday, February 2. Trying Times In the run-up to the board exams, experts provide you tips on how to handle exam-related pressure Rugumini Kedarnath, faculty member, St Ann's High School, Hyderabad While it isn't possible for all students to excel in an exam, building realistic expectations by taking into account how well prepared you are is a prudent way of ensuring that you don't stress yourself over an unattainable goal. Mixed affair Students get glimpses of national and international art trends at a fair in Delhi Students got glimpses of national and interna tional art trends at the seventh edition of the India Art Fair, held in Delhi last week. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Associate member can be part of managing panel The state cooperative election authority (SCEA) has clarified that a housing society’s associate members can be part of the managing committee. Now, you can take a radio taxi at CST Train passengers can now book fleet taxis from the city’s railway stations, like at the airport. Water tax to be hiked but will service improve? The water tax is expected to be hiked by 8% in the next financial year, but citizens are wondering if it will lead to better services. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cold wave prevails in Delhi, rain likely Cold wave continued to persist in Delhi today with icy winds sweeping across the city and early morning fog delaying 20 trains. Delhi election 2015: Kiran Bedi's campaign in charge Narendra Tandon resigns Days before the Delhi assembly elections, senior BJP member Narendra Tandon, who was in-charge of Kiran Bedi’s election campaign, has resigned from the party. Delhi election 2015: AAP says new BJP ad targets Kejriwal's 'gotra', seeks apology; BJP hits back Aam Aadmi Party has slammed BJP for its latest ad issued in major papers this morning, the third of the series that started on Friday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Focus on building eco-system fostering enterpreneurship: Karnataka CM Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Karnataka government has finalized a list of engineering colleges in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities that would house incubation centres to promote entrepreneurship. Archbishop cautions against Ghar Wapsi Cautioning the Christian community against Ghar Wapsi, Rev Fr Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bengaluru, on Sunday said there is a threat to the rights and freedom of people though India is a secular country and everybody has the right to follow whichever religion one wants. Deve Gowda's grandson joins politics The third generation of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's family entered politics on Sunday. Prajwal Revanna, son of former minister and Holenarsipur MLA HD Revanna, enrolled himself as an active member of the JD(S). More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		GHMC, L&T slug it out over ad revenue Clash over sharing advertisement revenue between Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and Larsen & Toubro intensified with the former claiming at least half of the total revenue while the construction major claiming the entire pie. Spending freeze may hit minority welfare in Andhra Pradesh After the bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh, the residuary state of AP is home to mainly Muslim and Christian minorities. All the six minority groups together account for 43.77 lakhs out of the state’s total population of 494 lakhs. Turkey, a gateway to ISIS terror network? Until Turkey deported Khammam native Javeed Baba, an engineer by profession, back to Bangalore suspecting him of trying to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), his family members were under the impression that he was in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tanker lorry strike may hit domestic LPG supply in TN The ongoing indefinite strike by LPG tanker lorry owners across the southern states is likely to affect the supply of domestic and commercial refills in the state. TN politics resort to poster war again, Cong's turn now As Sunday dawned, people in various parts of Tamil Nadu woke up to a poster war against TNCC chief E V K S Elangovan for his perceived derogatory remarks against senior Congress leader and former Union finance minister P Chidambaram. Cinderella to be performed in Indian dance form Cinderella, the famous western fairy tale, will be presented in various Indian dance forms for the first time in the country by Bharathanatyam dancer and Vaishnava research scholar Zakir Hussain. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		City's Kosovo visa crooks also ran racket in Borsad Two of the three accused arrested in the Kosovo visa scam - Chirag Bhat and Ghanshyam Nakum - are also wanted in another visa fraud case registered in Borsad town of Anand district a few years ago. In the Borsad fraud, the scamsters swindled visa-seekers of Rs 39 lakh. Walk for charity, stride for education education Around 2,000 Amdavadis participated in a charity walk on Sunday morning to raise funds for the education of children living in Ramapir no Tekro in Juna Vadaj area of the city. Ramapir no Tekro is one of the largest slums in Gujarat. Ram Katha for kidney patients raises Rs 5cr Religious preacher Morari Bapu's discourse on Sabarmati riverfront has raised approximately Rs 5 crore in nine days. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Second stage of TGT exam held peacefully At least 85% of the total number of 2.33 lakh candidates appeared for the second stage of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) exams conducted at 233 centres across the state here on Sunday. Traffic diversions for Maghi Purnima snan In view of expected rush of pilgrims at Magh Mela on the auspicious bathing day of Maghi Purnima on Tuesday, traffic diversions would be put in place by the traffic police. Oldest insurance service to go online soon 15 Head Post Offices Of State To Go Online Today More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		25 tech institutions land in trouble The state government has issued show-cause notices to 25 technical institutions, including a university, for encroachment of government land in and around the state capital or for occupying agriculture land without converting them to non-agricultural type. MGNREGA award for Mayurbhanj Tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj has scored over other districts in the state in effective implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The district administration provided work to 2.9 lakh people in 2013-14, official sources said. Rs 300-cr power boost for Nabakalebara To ensure uninterrupted power supply in Puri during July Nabakalebara, the energy department has chalked out a comprehensive plan, entailing Rs 300 crore. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		CM launches 'friends of MP' portal in US, calls investors to state Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched friendsofmp.com portal in Avery Fisher hall, Lincoln Centre in New York on Sunday, day one of his six day visit to the US. Students shoot road safety video after losing a dear one After the trauma of losing a dear one in an accident, a group of engineering students from city have shot a two-minute video on road safety. Traffic police have applauded the effort and decided to incorporate the video in its awareness campaigns. Mr VC, can you live in this condition? Stinking Toilets, Choked Drain & Urine In Corridors Common Sight More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh Congress leader Chhabra attends public gathering after election for the first time Residents of sector 25 on Sunday welcomed Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee president Pradeep Chhabra and city mayor Poonam Sharma when they attended huge gathering of public there. This was Chhabra’s first public gathering after becoming city’s Congress president. Mani vs money: Set in France Mani, a 15-year-old Punjabi, is new to France. Since he is a minor, French law dictates he must be protected. He is taken in by the authorities, assigned to kind foster parents, given schooling from attentive teachers. Punjabi woman's guide to make-up Living in the Punjabi diaspora can sometimes pose some difficulties, and there is one problem facing women in particular. In the western world, the beauty industry can often be tailored towards a certain audience, of which Punjabis are not a part. More Chandigarh News»

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