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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, February 03, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex falls to 2 week low In highly volatile trade, the BSE Sensex opened higher and rallied to 29,253.06 in early deals. India looks set to harvest bumper wheat crop in 2015 India looks likely to harvest a bumper wheat crop this year, its eighth in a row to exceed demand, possibly encouraging the government to allow exports from overflowing grain bins. RBI makes buying homes abroad easier Buying a house in Dubai or any other foreign destination has become a lot easier for rich Indians with Reserve Bank of India doubling the foreign exchange remittance limit to Rs $250000 per individual per year. This means that a family of four can remit as much as $1 million every year to purchase assets overseas. More Business News»

		Environment
		Dance of Demoiselle cranes in Daryapur Local bird-lovers are rejoicing this season as the year has recorded the highest number of winter migratory bird specie ever sighted in Maharashtra. Around 957 Demoiselle cranes, popularly known as ‘Kraunch’ in Marathi, have been spotted near Daryapur tehsil which is around 55 kilometres from Amravati. Europe's food fight shifts after GM crop vote Campaign groups and the biotech industry are digging in for a new round of conflict, following the European Union's decision to allow member states to set their own rules on growing genetically modified organisms. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Explosion heard in central Cairo, 2 live bombs found The target of the blast, near a busy square, was not immediately clear. There was no immediate word on casualties. US man walks 21 miles daily for work, funds pour in Hundreds of people have contributed tens of thousands of dollars to help a Detroit man who says he typically walks 21 miles (34 kilometres) to get to and from work. Mexican opium farmers expand plots over US heroin boom Red and purple blossoms with fat, opium-filled bulbs blanket the remote creek sides and gorges of the Filo Mayor mountains in the southern state of Guerrero. More World News»

		Science
		Cook in low flame to keep Alzheimer's away Eating food cooked at high temperatures increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a fascinating research has found. Obesity could lead to cancer, finds study Nearly everyone knows that obesity is a major cause of cardiovascular problems and diabetes. But what many do not know is that extra kilos can also lead to that emperor of maladies -cancer. US proposes effort to analyze DNA from 1 million people The United States has proposed analyzing genetic information from more than 1 million American volunteers as part of a new initiative to understand human disease and develop medicines targeted to an individual's genetic make-up. More Science News»

		Technology
		WhatsApp bug shows private pictures to strangers A security problem in WhatsApp means that anyone can see users’ profile photos, even if they have been set to be viewable to friends only, according to security researchers. 9 reasons why iPhones are better than Android phones If you're having trouble deciding between iPhone and Android, take a look at these 9 reasons why iPhones trumps Android. HTC One (M9) Plus specifications leaked online HTC One (M9) Plus or Hima Ultra will sport a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1440x2560pixels as per new rumours. More Technology News»

		Education
		HRD ministry laying special emphasis on modernisation of madrasas: Irani HRD Minister Smriti Irani today said that the government was giving special emphasis on modernisation and strengthening of madrasas in the country. 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Dawood's brother booked for assaulting real estate agent Iqbal Kaskar, younger brother of fugitive underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim, and his two associates have been booked for assaulting a real estate agent and attempting to extort Rs three Lakh from him. Ten year jail for builder with underworld links Ravi Punjabi A special trial judge on Tuesday held a Khar-based developer Ravi Punjabi and five other for extortion and for being members of an organized crime syndicated headed by wanted gangster Ravi Pujari. Extra first AC coach in Jodhpur train The Western Railway has decided to add an extra coach in a Jodhpur bound train to cater to the demand from passengers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		NHRC notice to central govt on Vasant Kunj church attack The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the secretary, Union home minister, chief secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi and the Delhi commissioner of police calling for detailed reports including the status of investigation into allegations of desecration of the sanctity of the St. Alphonsa’s Church. Delhi election 2015: Court to record pre-summoning evidence in plea against Kejriwal Speeding SUV hits two cops, one critical A 45-year-old Delhi Police constable was critically injured after he was hit by a speeding SUV at a police post near east Delhi’s Ghazipur on Sunday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sumana and Disha check out a flea market at Movenpick Hotel & Spa, Bengaluru Shopping under the stars Ovais and Abrar hang out at Sugar Factory, Bengaluru Dance to the rhythm Class X student tonsured boys; warden arrested Controversy surrounding t he tonsuring of 11 students of a city school took a new turn with investigations revealing that a Class X student carried out the snip job. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Apco chief, directors join TDP The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Monday staged a sort of coup and grabbed the AP State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society (APSHWCSL), well-known as Apco, as all the board of directors, including its chairman M Hanumantha Rao joined the ruling party. APSCHE moves HC The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) on Monday moved the high court challenging the decision of the State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH) to freeze its account. AP officials inspect house at MLA qtrs A day after a news report appeared in these columns highlighting how YSR Congress Party MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy expanded his official accommodation at New MLA Quarters in Adarshnagar without taking any permission, officials from the Andhra Pradesh state legislative assembly and roads and buildings department began an inquiry into violations on Monday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Two women nabbed for snatching bus passenger's bag in Chennai Two alert women constables standing at a bus stop at Butt Road here nabbed two women who got off an MTC bus after snatching a passenger’s bag on Monday. Gold chain snatched from woman praying at Chennai temple Police said Kalyani, 40, was praying at the temple when two women snatched her gold chain weighing five sovereigns and fled. Cardiac surgery performed on premature baby at Coimbatore hospital A cardiac surgery was performed on a premature baby that was born in 25 weeks (six months) at a hospital in Coimbatore recently. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Doctor plans 15 more biogas plants across state Country's largest biogas plant producing 5,000 cubic meters of gas per day using agriculture waste and animal dung has become operational in Sundarpur village of Umreth taluka in Anand district. Glass Academy ties up with GTU The Glass Academy has joined hands with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) to impart training in glass façade and processing skills to the diploma and degree students of civil and mechanical engineering. Glass Academy ties up with GTU The Glass Academy has joined hands with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) to impart training in glass façade and processing skills to the diploma and degree students of civil and mechanical engineering. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Locals protest against inefficiency of AMC officials Peeved over overflowing drains and problem of waterlogging, residents of Jayantipur and Sulemsarai staged a protest on Monday. Shouting slogans against Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for failing to look into their complaints, the people asked for speedy solution to their problems. HC turns down mufti's plea on cap The Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a mufti who had requested the court to issue directions to the passport authorities to accept his photograph with a cap for issuing passport. Security tightened at railway stations, trains Railways has pulled up its sock for the last bath of Hindu month of Magh – Maghi Purnima – scheduled for Tuesday. Security has been enhanced at Allahabad and adjoining smaller stations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Stone falls in Puri temple complex The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) preserving Puri Jagannath Temple in view of July Nabakalebara notwithstanding, a piece of stone fell from a subsidiary shrine on Monday. State seeks extra central forces to fight Reds, protect coast The state government on Monday demanded additional central forces to strengthen its fight against Maoists and for better coastal security. Ponzi firms still on prowl, SPs alerted Despite CBI probe and arrest of high-profile persons in the mega chit fund scam, several Ponzi firms continue to take investors for a ride in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal's Sadar Manzil should be converted into heritage building: Experts 18th century palace Sadar Manzil of Bhopal should be converted into heritage building for multiple use, according to experts, here on Tuesday. 97 AIIMS Bhopal docs face uncertain future Union Ministry Red Flags Appointments Youth succumbs 5 days after set on fire by wife A 35-year-old youth died on Monday while undergoing treatment at Hamidia hospital who was set ablaze by his wife and brothers-in-laws near Jinsi square under Jehangirabad police station area on January 28. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Human bomb threat on Samjhauta Express Fearing a human bomb on board Samjhauta Express, security officials carried out extensive frisking of passengers who arrived at the Attari international railway station from Pakistan on Monday. Warring to meet Sikh farmers in Gujarat Youth Congress president and Giddarbaha MLA Amrinder Singh Raja Warring will visit Gujarat's Kutch region after the Delhi assembly elections to take up the issue of Sikh farmers facing threats from the local villagers. HC extends stay on ED officer's transfer Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday extended till February 26 the stay on transfer of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Niranjan Singh, who was probing the Rs 6000-cr drug racket in the state. More Chandigarh News»

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