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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, February 11, 2015
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		Business
		Mercedes launches C-Class diesel for Rs 42.9L German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today launched the diesel variant of its C-Class sedan, priced up to Rs 42.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Godrej Industries Q3 profit rises to Rs 90.65cr Godrej Industries on Wednesday reported 38.96 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 90.65 crore for the quarter ended December 2014. Sensex at 28,490, up 134 points The benchmark BSE sensex rose over 134 points in early trade on Wednesday on value-buying by investors in selective stocks amidst optimism over the upcoming Budget. More Business News»

		Environment
		Four new fish species discovered in Kerala Four new fish species have been found in Kerala, the college professor who made the discovery has said. Chinkara, GIB & peacock poaching continue unabated in Rajasthan State animal Chinkara, the state bird Great Indian Bustard and the national bird Peacock can all be offered over dinner in Rajasthan. Don't blame the sun for global warming A review of solar activity in the past 400 years has shown that the level of sun activity was not very different in the 18th century as it is now, suggesting that blaming the sun for global warming is simply barking up the wrong tree. More Environment News»

		World
		200 migrants missing in new Mediterranean boat tragedy More than 200 migrants are missing after their boats sank in the Mediterranean Sea, according to survivors of the latest tragedy in the area, international agencies said today. Obama stands firm on hostage ransoms Hours after confirming the death of a US hostage snatched in Syria, President Barack Obama described the anguish of dealing with distraught families, but insisted his government would still not pay ransoms. 200 migrants missing in new Mediterranean boat tragedy More than 200 migrants are missing after their overcrowded dinghies sank in the Mediterranean, international agencies said Wednesday, warning that the final toll from the latest boat tragedy could be much higher. More World News»

		Science
		'Twin fetuses' found inside newborn baby in Hong Kong In an extremely rare medical occurrence, a pair of fetuses have been found inside the body of a newborn baby girl in Hong Kong, who has recovered from a surgery to remove the mass of tissue. Comets are like 'deep-fried ice cream': Nasa research Nasa researchers may have discovered why comets are encased in a hard, outer crust – like ice cream that has been deep fried. Using an icebox-like instrument nicknamed Himalaya, they showed that fluffy ice on the surface of a comet would crystalize and harden as the comet heads toward the sun and warms up. The long-lost Apollo 11 artifacts found in Neil Armstrong's closet Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon, had kept a secret stash of personal mementos — hardware items from the 1969 Apollo 11 mission — which were supposed to be left behind on the Moon. More Science News»

		Technology
		Sony SmartWatch 3 review Is the Sony SmartWatch 3 the perfect Android Wear watch we’ve been waiting for? Read our review to find out. IT industry growth to remain static in FY16: Nasscom IT industry body Nasscom has forecast that the industry growth in the coming financial year would be about the same as in the current one. 10 worst products Apple has ever made Apple is known for the hit products it has released in the last decade: iPod, iPhone and most recently iPad. More Technology News»

		Education
		No braille textbooks for sightless college students in Odisha Absence of braille textbooks have forced sightless college students in Odisha to depend on either audio tapes or reading assistants. Entry tests: Parents can flag Maharashtra education department The state education department has urged parents to send a written complaint to the respective district education officers if they notice any school conducting screening tests of parents or children during admission process. HRD ministry lists its achievements during 200-days of Modi govt As many as 2,112 students and 528 school teachers will be visiting premier institutes like the IITs every year under a programme to provide academic exposure to students from the Northeast. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Taxi driver at large after assaulting bus conductor at Malad A taxi driver assaulted a bus conductor near the busy SV Road at Malad West following an altercation early on Tuesday. Law college student held for molesting classmate 24-year-old law student was arrested by the Kandivali police on charges of molestation after a female classmate lodged a complaint. Teen held for rape of minor at Dahisar A 19-year-old youth was arrested by the Dahisar police on Tuesday on charges of sexually abusing a minor. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi elections 2015 results: From aam to khaas, all bask in AAP glory They didn't vote, neither Arvind will be their chief minister but hundred of people from NCR and other parts of the country,  gathered outside his home in Kaushambi in Ghaziabad.  Delhi election result 2015: BSP washed away in Delhi polls AAP hints it may take fight to other states More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Adalat resolves 2.81 lakh land-related grievances Revenue minister Adoor Prakash said over 2.81 lakh land-related grievances have been solved in the revenue survey adalats conducted in the ten districts of the state so far. Man on a mission walks the talk for widows For Chris Parsons, 53, an international corporate lawyer from London, walking isn't just a healthy routine. After Delhi win, AAP sets eye on BBMP poll From Delhi to Bengaluru. Having conquered the capital, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has cast its eye on Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Two hours of walking with pride 'Gay hua to kya hua, pyar hua pyar hua’, that was the slogan chanted by a group on Sunday afternoon as they marched from Gowshala near Lower Tank Bund to Dharna Chowk Indira Park. Two hours of walk with pride The third edition of Pride Walk witnessed a huge turnout despite it being the longest walk to freedom. Hyderabad traffic cops to soon don 'Body Worn Cameras' Moving in sync with technological advancement, Hyderabad Traffic Police (HTP) would soon procure 100 'Body Worn Cameras' to be used during enforcement work under its 'Smart Policing' initiative. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras HC refuses to hear plea against release of Dhanush-starrer Anegan Tamil Nadu Thirukurippu Thinda Nayanar Maha Sabhai president S Mariselvem had filed the petition in the court contending that the movie’s trailer portrayed vannar (washer men community) women in a bad light. Online application to speed up SI recruitment The police recruitment process in the state has been shortened by five months, thanks to the e-portal services enabled for the first time in the selection of sub-inspectors. HC puts an end to 'anti-land grab' drive Quashes orders setting up special cells, courts More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Deepak, Meenu are A N College champs Students Deepak Kumar and Meenu Kumari emerged overall champions at the two-day sports event at A N College which concluded on Tuesday. HK Arts sex harassment case: 1 more lecturer records statement A woman lecturer with HK Arts College recorded her statement with the probe committee appointed by the college to investigate sexual harassment charges, on Tuesday. DRDO to set up internal security research lab in Gujarat Gujarat is poised to become a laboratory for research and development of crime control technology with the help of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Class XII practical re-exam from March 24 Class XII students, who failed to appear in practical exams due to some reasons, will get a second chance to make amends. The Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has decided to re-exam of practicals from March 24 to 29. The exams would be conducted in the GIC and GGIC of each district for students of far-flung areas. MHRD seeks details, raises hope of medical faculty in Allahabad University The Allahabad University may soon get a medical faculty. The Union human resource development ministry, in a letter dated January 28, 2015, has information from university registrar about the existing condition of available health facilities for establishing a hospital on the varsity premises. AU runs dispensary with no doctors, medicines At the time when a former student of Allahabad University, Shreyansh Tripathi, has started the task of starting a medical faculty with state-of-the-art hospital at the university, varsity’s dispensary cries for attention. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Banker helped hacker steal from 11 accounts' More revelations came to the fore in Balangir MGNREGA online fraud with cyber experts piecing together evidences to ascertain how alleged hacker Dharmendra Thakur shifted funds to fake accounts. Posco may not renew MoU South Korean steel major Posco would not renew its MoU with the state government unless it gets raw material assurance. Cop job for sportspersons The state government will give sportspersons jobs in Odisha police.They will not have to take any competitive examination. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal lad conquer Jangpura on AAP ticket A young MBA graduate from Bhopal who landed a plush job with an MNC in Delhi, one day decided to spurn cushy corporate environs to launch a crusade against a liquor vend at Sarai Kale Khan in Jangpura constituency. AAP workers celebrate Delhi poll win, stage rally Jubilant AAP workers celebrated party's victory in Delhi assembly polls at AAP's state office in Bhopal and also took out a rally across the city on Tuesday and distributed sweets. BJP stunned into silence, Congress finds solace in AAP victory A week ago, ruling BJP was jubilant after it grabbed all 14 municipal corporations in the state.But euphoria hit rock-bottom on Tuesday morning as results of Delhi assembly elections started pouring in. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cop-turned-ascetic kills college head clerk A policeman-turned-baba (ascetic) killed a head clerk of DAV College, Hoshiarpur and then went to the principal’s office to tell that he had finished the man and the police can be called to arrest him. Haryana terminates services of 325 guest teachers, lecturers Much to the disappointment of teaching faculty, the Haryana education department has terminated the services of 325 guest teachers and lecturers employed in government schools across Haryana. Victim learnt culprits' names and lost her life Disturbing details are emerging in the case of gang rape and murder of the Nepali women who was undergoing psychiatric treatment before she disappeared only to be found dead after three days. More Chandigarh News»

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