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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 03, 2015
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		Business
		Maruti launches Celerio diesel priced up to Rs 5.71L The Celerio diesel powered by an 793cc engine offers a fuel economy of 27.62 kmpl and the model also marks the global launch of the DDiS 125, first diesel engine designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation. Sensex extends losses, falls below 27,000-level The NSE Nifty was also quoted lower by 67.05 points or 0.81% at 8,169.40 at 1115 hrs. HSBC services PMI contracts in 13 months India's services sector activity contracted for the first time in 13 months in May, largely due to decline in new order flows amid competitive pressure and natural disasters, an HSBC survey said on Wednesday. More Business News»

		Environment
		2,000-yr-old natural pearl found at remote Australian site Australian scientists said Wednesday they have uncovered a "very rare" 2,000-year-old natural sea pearl -- the first found on the vast island continent -- while excavating a remote coastal Aboriginal site. Himachal monitors forest fires via satellites The state forest department is, for the first time, monitoring the situation via satellites. Britain's oldest vegetarian dinosaur found Scientists have identified Britain's oldest sauropod (plant-eaters) dinosaur from a fossil bone discovered on the Yorkshire coast. More Environment News»

		World
		China ship capsize: 7 dead, 430 still missing Seven people were confirmed dead and at least 430 remained missing today, following the capsizing of a cruise ship in Asia's longest river Yangtze in central China as more than 4,000 rescue workers race against time to find survivors amid rough weather conditions. SKorea test-fires missiles that can strike NKorea At the same launch pad Wednesday, South Korea tested another missile aimed at shooting down an enemy ballistic missile, the defense official said. Obama signs US Freedom act Obama signed the bill on Tuesday night after the Senate voted in favour of it by 67-32, significantly reversing America's most controversial surveillance program since 9/11. More World News»

		Science
		Cancer becomes number one killer of men in UK For the first time since the middle of the 20th century, cancer has become the number one killer of men in United Kingdom, overtaking cardiovascular disease as the primary cause of death in 2012. Young solar system around nearby star discovered An international team has discovered a young planetary system that shares remarkable similarities to our own early solar system. Sawfish resort to 'virgin births' for survival Scientists have documented in Florida a series of “virgin births,” reproduction without mating, in a critically endangered sawfish species pushed to the brink of extinction by over-fishing and habitat destruction. More Science News»

		Technology
		23 tough questions asked in Facebook interviews Facebook is one of the most sought-after workplaces in the tech industry. Phicomm Passion 660 review: The new entrant Will the Phicomm Passion 660 to be able to compete with the likes of YU Yureka, Xiaomi Mi 4i and ZTE Nubia Z9 mini? We try to find out in our review. Telcos may soon return users' balance for call drops Frustrated by frequent call drops in the middle of conversations? You may soon be reimbursed money for the inconvenience. More Technology News»

		Education
		SC asks CBSE not to declare AIPMT results till June 10 Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) not to declare the results of the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) till June 10. IIT Hyderabad announces course in entrepreneurship Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has announced a minor in entrepreneurship in its B Tech curriculum to instill entrepreneurial spirit in students. SC stays pre-medical entrance test results An apex court vacation bench comprising Justice Prafulla C. Pant and Justice Amitava Roy said it would decide whether or not to re-conduct the exam after receiving the police report. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra government plans for artificial rain in drought belt The Maharashtra government is planning to introduce cloud-seeding for artificial rain in the drought hit zones of Vidarbha and Marathwada after the forecast of another deficient monsoon. Maharashtra government demands price cut in Bt Cotton seeds The Maharashtra government has demanded that the producers of Bt Cotton seeds reduce prices by Rs 100 for 450 grams in view of the agrarian distress in the state. Palghar assembly bypoll cancelled by EC The Election Commission has cancelled the bypoll to the Palghar assembly constituency that fell vacant after the death of the MLA last month. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Oil tanker catches fire in Punjabi Bagh area of Delhi A major fire broke out in Transport Nagar, Punjabi Bagh area of Delhi on Wednesday as an oil tanker caught fire. Sunanda autopsy report: Not succumbed to any pressure, Sudhir Gupta says Sudhir Gupta had been at the centre of a controversy after he had claimed that the UPA regime had put pressure on him to manipulate Sunanda's postmortem report. Lack of maintenance and safety are major concerns More and more people are flocking to swimming pools to beat the heat, only to find them crowded and lacking in basic facilities. While Delhiites want the government to open more pools, they also stress the need to ensure safety and maintain hygiene at the facilities. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BBMP to visit rain-hit spots on same day Rain may provide relief from the sultry weather but it also brings with it a bagful of woes. With monsoon expected to keep its date with the city this week, BBMP officials have been instructed to ensure rain-related problems are resolved at the earliest. Schoolchildren learn the art of waste segregation Naman Kashyap and Sagar R Nair, both Class VIII students from Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education, are now waste wise. Parents fight battle against schoolbags Akash, a Class 1 student, has 18 books of which he carries 12 to school every day. The slender boy is bent over with the weight of his bag while walking to school.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Maggi row: Samples being tested in Telangana "We have taken 22 samples from our state. We have sent them for screening. Actual reporting time is two weeks maximum," K Amarender Reddy, director of Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM), Telangana, said. 'Naidu should concentrate on AP' “Chandrababu Naidu’s mind continues to stay in Hyderabad. When he is supposed to talk about the development of his state, Andhra Pradesh, Naidu continues to concentrate on Telangana. Another heritage bldg to make way for Metro As it turns out, the 100-year-old Hankin’s Kutcheri with its imposing colonial columns and wooden Jaffri lattices in Lakdikapul, the office of first inspector general of police (IGP) of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, is set to be demolished to make way for the metro. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Congress leader and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman P J Kurien hails Jayalalithaa's 'moral victory' P J Kurien is the first Congress leader to greet AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa after her acquittal. Engineer's suicide: Former Tamil Nadu minister Krishnamoorthy gets conditional bail The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday granted conditional bail to former Tamil Nadu agriculture minister S S (Agri) Krishnamoorthy, who is an accused in a case relating to the suicide of senior agricultural engineer S Muthukumarasamy. Madurai traffic police create green corridor to transport organs harvested from brain dead man The Madurai city traffic police on Wednesday created a green corridor on the busy Ring Road to transport the organs harvested from a brain dead man. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad office demand stagnant, malls decline in April Ahmedabad office space demand remained more or less stagnant during month of April with only select companies from software and manufacturing sector acquiring office space in the city. Agent held with bagful of bogus Canada visas from a hotel in Naroda Sardarnagar police have arrested a Himmatnagar-based agent, Sandeep Barot, who used to make bogus visas for Canada. Acting on a tip-off a few days back, police officials caught the 43-year-old Barot from a hotel in Naroda and recovered a bag containing passports with fake visas and several visa tickets of Canada. RTI applicant seeks OBC info, asked to reveal caste The applicant, Maulik Shrimali, was startled to find a reply from the secretary of the commission in which Shrimali was asked to provide the details of his caste and the reason why he sought the information. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HQ Purva celebrates 45th Raising Day HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area, Allahabad, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday with full zeal and enthusiasm. AAP seeks rollback in service tax Volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a demonstration in the city demanding Union government to rollback service tax which has gone up to 14% from Monday. 'Fabricator' on world tour after losing a leg BV Narayana was in his early twenties when he lost a leg after being hit by a group of motorcyclists. After three decades, he decided to tour across the globe to make people aware of traffic norms so that they could be saved from the pain that he had to undergo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Seer relents, visits Jagannath temple on Debasnan Purnima Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Tuesday visited the Jagannath temple with six of his disciples and offered prayers to the deities. Direct fund transfer to beneficiaries The state government is planning to transfer funds directly to the accounts of beneficiaries to ensure transparency in different rural housing schemes, including Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY) and Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY). Centre, state favouring Vedanta, Utkal Alumina in Rayagada: Maoists The Maoists through an audio tape released on Tuesday charged both the Centre and state government of favouring Vedanta and Utkal Aluminium International Limited (UAIL) in Rayagada district by using security personnel against tribals. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Inter-state vehicle lifters gang: Cops probe nexus with RTO staff Police are tightening noose on Regional Transport Office (RTO), Bhopal for registering stolen vehicles through fake no objection certificates issued from Agra. Young boys practise knee exercises at Raahgiri in Bhopal Youngsters seem to be making the most of Raahgiri by coming out in droves every Sunday morning and enjoying the traffic-free roads. Madhya Pradesh scores poorly in social infra: Study Madhya Pradesh government needs to take significant steps to improve social infrastructure for equitable development and social empowerment for sustainable economic growth. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab too orders testing of Maggi noodles samples Punjab today joined the states which have ordered laboratory testing of Maggi noodles samples following allegations of lapses in food safety standards. Fire destroys 9 houses in remote Chamba village In a devastating fire, nine houses were gutted completed while four were partially damaged in Samela village of Chamba district on Monday night affecting nine families. When past met present at Punjab University When Panjab University (PU) alumna and national award winning actor Baljinder Kaur returned to her alma mater on Tuesday after a decade, the memories were overwhelming. More Chandigarh News»

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