[wanabidii] News Digest: India poised for quantum leap in infrastructure: PM

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, March 04, 2016
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		Business
		India poised for quantum leap in infrastructure: PM Concerted efforts are on to bolster growth in highways, information ways and railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, at the launch of the Setu Bharatam project. In this project, 208 railway crossings are to be replaced by road over bridges by 2019. Sensex adds to gains on funds inflows Rupee advances 12 paise against dollar Staying on the upward trajectory for the sixth straight day, the rupee gained another 12 paise to trade at 67.22 against the US $ in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on persistent selling of the greenback in view of increased foreign fund inflows. More Business News»

		Environment
		Fukushima will remain a source of pollution: Greenpeace Conservation group Greenpeace warned that the environmental impact of the Fukushima nuclear crisis five years ago on nearby forests is just beginning to be seen. The report came as the government intends to lift many evacuation orders in villages around the Fukushima plant by March 2017 Over 15,000 Indian specimens digitised at London's NHM Greenpeace says China increasing coal-fired capacity Greenpeace East Asia said that China had a total of 210 coal power projects in the pipeline for environmental assessment despite overcapacity in the industry and pollution concerns. Of those, 95 projects received final regulatory permits that would allow construction to begin, it said. More Environment News»

		World
		Families of 12 fliers on Flight 370 file lawsuits Families of 12 passengers on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have sued the carrier and the government, ahead of a filing deadline next week on the second anniversary of the plane's disappearance. The suit was filed as "nothing reasonable was forthcoming" from the carrier.​ China's defence budget to rise 7-8% in 2016 China will raise its defence spending by seven to eight percent this year, a top official said on Friday, as Beijing asserts its territorial claims in the South China Sea. Last year, China's defence spending was $135.39 billion. South Korea, US open missile shield talks Seoul and Washington announced their intention to begin formal talks on the deployment of anti-ballistic missiles system. This follows Pyongyang's long-range rocket launch on February 7. The interceptor missiles in the THAAD system rely on kinetic energy to destroy their targets. More World News»

		Science
		Thirdhand smoke linked to type 2 diabetes, says study Tobacco is the leading cause for cancer in India, but a new research suggests that exposure to thirdhand smoke could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Genes that created complex life on Earth found One of the ancient genes that enabled evolution of complex life on Earth, breaking out of the primitive mould of single cell life, has been found by researchers at the University of British Columbia. The gene is found in all complex organisms, including plants and animals. Methane spotted on Pluto's snowcapped peaks Scientists have discovered a chain of exotic snowcapped mountains stretching across the dark expanse on Pluto, informally named "Cthulhu Regio", that has methane -- an important trace gas in Earth's atmosphere. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 cheapest 4G smartphones you can buy 4G appears to be the hottest thing in the smartphone market right now. There are plenty of budget options available in the market in the market to choose from. So, here are 10 smartphones with 4G support that are a good buy in the budget segment. Apple plans to sell used iPhones in India Apple is putting more energy in India to cash-in on the booming smartphone market in the country. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review: The ultimate budget phablet With a new design, features and price, Xiaomi Redmi note 3 is among the best budget phablets available in India. More Technology News»

		Education
		BHU ranks 10th in India on scale of Best Global Universities' Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ranks 10th in the country in the list of overall 'Best Global Universities' ranking of a US agency - US News Education World. New V-C wants to make Bharathiar University a centre with potential for excellence A Ganapathi, who assumed charge as the vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University on Thursday, said he wants to make the varsity a centre with potential for excellence (CPE). SC: Bring LLB on par with MBBS, BTech The Supreme Court on Wednesday started the arduous task of initiating “long overdue” reforms in legal education and in the profession of advocacy to put the LLB degree on a par with those of MBBS and BTech. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Unseasonal rain in Mumbai Several Mumbaikars woke up on Friday morning to witness unseasonal rain. Bihar's 'singham' wants to serve in Mumbai ​Sweetheart, the style of your functioning resembles the style of my thinking. Whenever you do a good job, I get the congratulations. For, my friends know you are mine." ​ 5 days after hate crime, Mumbai cops file FIR An FIR has finally been registered five days after a 26-year-old Manipuri woman was assaulted and molested on the road near Palm Villa society in Vakola in Mumbai. Mumbai police has also detained the accused, Vijay Jadhav (aged between 22 and 25), in Bengaluru. He will be brought to Mumbai on Friday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		JNU erupts with joy but doubts remain Delhi Govt Report Exonerates Kanhaiya, Says Umar's Role Needs To Be Probed Who won? Right won't be Left behind Both the Right and Left are claiming victory over the six-month interim bail granted to JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar JNU row: Reliability of witnesses called into question The report on the probe into the JNU sloganeering carried out by New Delhi district magistrate Sanjay Kumar makes it clear that the veracity of the statements of three "important witnesses" -all of them university security officials-are in doubt More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karnataka Govt sets up special task forces to track overstaying foreigners Almost a fortnight after the Karnataka high court sought a list of foreigners overstaying in the city, police have obtained the details from the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and started the mammoth task of identifying them for legal action. Disabled girl secures gold medal at Gulbarga University Despite being physically handicapped, Kanyakumari's hard work paid off and on Thursday, she received a gold medal at the 34th convocation of Gulbarga University. Manipal Group plans varsities in Lanka, S Africa City-based Manipal Global Education Services Private Limited (MGESPL), a subsidiary of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, will set up a university each in South Africa and Sri Lanka. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad: 'Parents forcing me to marry Arab for money' The dark underbelly of the Old City lay exposed yet again after a 21-year-old married woman petitioned the State Minorities Commission, alleging that she was being forced to marry an Arab national by a sub-inspector of police, a marriage broker and her own parents. Aussie woman found dead in boyfriend's residence An Australian na tional was found dead under su spicious conditions at her live-in partner's house at Akbarpura co lony , Tolichowki, on Thursday. HC stay on BRS to continue More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai Metro Rail gets Rs 1180crore loan from JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday provided a loan of Rs 1,180 crore to Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL). An agreement was signed in this regard between JICA India Office and the ministry of finance. Model code in force in Tamil Nadu, state now under EC control With the Election Commission announcing polls for Tamil Nadu on May 16, the model code of conduct has come into effect immediately. Tamil Nadu assembly election to be held on May 16 Counting will be held on May 19, Chief Election Commissioner Dr Nasim Zaidi announced at press conference in Delhi. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Family donates brain dead construction worker's organs, saves 3 lives Hiren Gohil died in Ahmedabad, but only after giving life to three other people. Hiren was a construction worker who had been declared brain dead by doctors. His family had agreed to donate his organs, which gave a fresh lease of life to three people. NSUI demonstrates in support of Gujarat University registrar After ABVP activists allegedly abused and misbehaved with the Gujarat University registrar, activists of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) on Thursday held a demonstration in support of the registrar. Only 52% of water supply outlays spent The department found that only 52% of the budget outlays could be spent over the last decade on various water projects. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to root for Sanskrit in class XI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), which functions under the ministry of human resource development, would introduce Sanskrit in class XI from the coming academic session. Babuli Kol gang beats up labourers Dreaded dacoit Babuli Kol and his gang allegedly thrashed around a dozen labourers and sought “goonda tax“ (extortion money) from the contractors working on a road at Unchadeeh under Manikpur police station of Chitrakoot early on Wednesday . Allahabad High Court stays Centre notification on set-top boxes The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed a notification of November 14, 2015 by which the central government had made installation of set-top boxes compulsory for TV viewers with effect from December 31 last year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Newspaper collection steals show The stall put up by Sashanka Sekhar Dash has become a major attraction at Bhubaneswar Book Fair here.On display are 2,504 newspapers in 46 languages from 59 countries dating back to 1946. Why undue favours given to OKCL: AG The accountant general (AG) office here has questioned the way Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) was formed. Green body reminder to BMC on Unit-IV fish market cleanliness The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has decided to send a reminder to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take steps to check pollution at the fish market in Unit-IV. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Groundwater pollution seeps deep Madhya Pradesh government’s aggressive push to improve farm production and lead a pack of agri-states in India has a downside. Obsession for improving yield is pushing farmers to indiscriminately use chemicals and pesticides. Sand mafia attacks superintendent Chambal sanctuary, 2 others in Morena Superintendent of Chambal ghariyal sanctuary, a deputy ranger of forest department and a constable sustained serious injuries in Morena when sand mafia attacked them around 11.30 pm on Thursday. Batweshwer temples in Morena face mining threat Bhopal: Ancient Bateshwer group of temples in Morena- 300 years older than the famous Khajuraho temples- are facing threat from uncontrolled mining. ASI sources said state government has failed to provide protection to temples by stone mining mafia. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Rohtak court denies interim relief to Prof Virender The Rohtak court on Friday declined an interim relief to Prof Virender, the political adviser to HAryana's ex CM Bhupinder Hooda in a sedition case registered against him last week. Chandigarh may make solar rooftops must for all houses Chandigarh may soon make solar rooftop plants mandatory for all houses and buildings occupying plots larger than 100 square yards in a first of its kind clean energy drive in the country. Manali to ban disposable glasses and plates Come March 31, there'll be a complete ban on use of disposable glasses and plates in Manali town. All shopkeepers and households will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000 charges if garbage is found in front of their property. More Chandigarh News»

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