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Karnataka seeks Centre nod for special courts to try land grabbing cases

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Karnataka Government would try to prevail upon the Central government to allow it to set up special courts to try cases of encroachment of government land and to get Presidential nod for the Karnataka Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Bill, 2011, passed by the legislature.

“I will visit Delhi to meet the Union Home Secretary to prevail over the importance of setting up special courts to try cases of encroachment of government land and to get Presidential nod for the bill,” state Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters here.

Rupee up 10 paise to hit fresh 11-month high

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Extending yesterday’s gain, the rupee today rose by another 10 paise to trade at a fresh 11-month high of 58.37 against the US dollar in early trade on increased selling of the American currency by exporters.

Increased selling of the dollar by banks and exporters amid sustained foreign capital inflows supported the rupee, dealers said.

Besides, a higher opening in the domestic equity market also helped the rupee, but dollar’s gain against other currencies overseas limited the rise, they added.

Sensex rises 121 points on capital inflows

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Maintaining its upward trend, the benchmark BSE Sensex today rose further by over 121 points in early trade on the back of rally in realty, auto, power and capital goods sector stocks amid increased fund inflows.

Besides, a firming trend on other Asian markets supported the upside.

The 30-share Sensex spurted by 121.05 points, or 0.50 per cent, to trade at 24,495.45. The gauge had gained 76.38 points in yesterday’s trade.

The 50-share NSE Nifty also moved up by 22.90 points, or 0.31 per cent, to 7,299.30.

Perfect skincare regime that will protect you from the sun this summer revealed

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To look fabulous in the summers it is important to follow a proper skincare regime that will help you avoid damage from the hard sun rays.

According to Rod Anker, the creative director of Monsoon Salon and Spa, a good moisture pack for the hair like Schwarzkopf Moisture kick range and special skin facials allows you to get the perfect summer look.

He further suggested that those who have delicate skin can try facial in the start and a cleanup to follow it up, which will provide a last longing effect.

Parents make 11-yr-old toddler parasail in Kerela, case registered

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A risky parasailing stunt forced upon a terrified 11-month-old infant, Niya Nizam, in Kannur district of Kerela landed the girl’s parents in legal trouble.

The toddler was made to sail alone while clinging desperately to an open parachute by her parents at an adventure sports event organised by an Aerosports Society in Muzhappilangad beach, leaving the onlookers aghast.

District Magistrate, P. Balakiran said legal action would be taken against those found responsible.

Indian consulate attacked in Afghanistan

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The Indian consulate in Afghanistan was attacked Friday by unidentified gunmen and it still continues, an official said.

“All the staff of the Indian consulate are safe. The attack is continuing and further details can be given only once it stops,” Syed Akbaruddin, external affairs ministry spokesman, told IANS.

The gunmen tried to enter the consulate in Herat city and later fired from the neighbouring buildings. The attack started around 3.30 a.m., BBC reported.

No details of casualties have been reported yet.

The area has been surrounded by security forces.IANS

Heavy rain, hailstorm lash Bangalore

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Wednesday evening threw life out of gear in many parts of the City, mainly South Bangalore by down pouring heavy rain accompanied by hailstorm.

Several trees and electric poles were uprooted, which leads to the disruption in power supply and traffic jams and chaos on roads.

According to the BBMP officials, more than 30 trees were uprooted in Hanumantha Nagar, Girinagar, Chamarajpet, Basappa Circle, Banashankari, Basaveshwaranagar,Jagajivanram Nagar, Thyagarajanagar, Nagarbhavi and Vijayanagar.

Illegal hoardings remain an eyesore post-LS poll result

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The BBMP seems to have turned a blind eye towards the numerous illegal hoardings that have sprung everywhere, soon after the Lok Sabha results were announced.

Once the model code of conduct was announced, the Palike cracked the whip on illegal flexes and hoardings that flooded the City.
Over 29,585 flexes and banners and 26 unauthorized advertisement panels were removed by the civic agency removed. However, it is yet to initiate action against the advertisers after the results were out.

T-natives boil with rage as 50 Seemandhra doctors on Telangana list

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The Telangana Gandhi Doctors’ Association has registered a protest with Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan following 50 doctors from Andhra region declaring them as part of Telangana.

The protesting doctors allege that even if these doctors from Gandhi Hospital were not from the region, they incorrectly put their nativity as Telangana.

The director of Health and Medical Education released a list of 560 doctors. The list is now being scrutinized by the T doctors who are checking whether there are false claims being made.

Seemandhra employees to face legal action for forgery

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Telangana employees’ associations have decided to file police cases counter to Seemandhra employees who submitted forged certificates to secure postings in Telangana.

In addition to this, they have also decided to file petitions in courts against allotment of Seemandhra employees to Telangana.

This confrontation between Seemandhra and Telangana employees puts in jeopardy Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan’s plan to have trial runs of the administration prior to the official date of separation, June 2, to iron out any glitches.

RS seat for Pawan Kalyan as gift from Modi?

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Is Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan will be rewarded by the Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi with a Rajya Sabha berth for his contribution to the victory of the TD and BJP in the Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh?

Speculation is widespread in political circles in the national capital that Mr Modi and the BJP will show their gratitude by sending him to the Upper House on a BJP ticket.

Market welcomes retail investor once again

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On the day when Narendra Modi stormed to power at the Centre, the NSE witnessed a record 1.18 crore trades in the cash segment and 52.41 lakh trades in the equity derivative segment.

“We have added 2,000 new customers and seen an average daily turnover of Rs.4,500 crore in May, making it our best month since our business began four years back. Total funds allocated for trading by our clients have also increased by 8 per cent in the last 10 days alone,” said Kamath.

What is heartening for the broking houses is that this time activity is surging in the cash segment too.

We fired in the air, claimed BSF jawans

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The nine BSF jawans, who opened fire because of which three persons were killed during the May 14 communal clashes in Kishanbagh, have told the Cyberabad police teams investigating the case that they “only fired in the air“and hence “did not shoot down anybody.”

The jawans further said the investigators that they fired only 30 rounds as against the 100 spent cartridges of INSAS rifles that were reportedly found at the scene of the clashes.

According to police sources, the two communities come to blow over the burning of a religious flag.

Leave MNJ Cancer ospital for T, Seemandhra have their own

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The MNJ Cancer Hospital in the city is the most up-to-date issue to face bifurcation blues.

Regarded as one of the oldest of the 30 regional cancer centres (RCC) in India, the 250-bed strength hospital is stretching its meager resources to serve cancer patients in the undivided state and the border districts of neighboring states.

However, the Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGDA) wants the facility solely for the needs of patients from the T region.

A representation on this issue was given by TGDA to the governor through his advisors.

Seemandhra to occupy Deccan Queen

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Acynosure of Nizam’s legacy will continue to draw hundreds of people in Vijayawada and will not be homecoming to Telangana after the state’s bifurcation.

As the officials have decided that `Deccan Queen’, an Albion bus, and a heritage asset of Nizam State Rail and Road Transport Department (NSR-RTD) kept at Pandit Nehru bus station in the city will remain the property of APSRTC in Seemandhra.

The NSR-RTD operated 27 Albion buses in 1932 all through the Nizam state as part of Nizam’s Guaranteed State Railway (NGSR).

American Consulate visits Al-Ameen

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American Consulate General’s special officers visited the Al-Ameen Educational Society here recently.

Mrs. Monica – A – Sledjeski and Anjana Chatterji, special officers of the consulate held a dialogue on ‘Freedom of Religion in South India’ in its premises. Professor Y. Azeez Ahmed, assistant secretary ; Mr. Atheeq Ahmed, president of Jamia Ul Uloom, Bangalore ; Mr. M.A Siraj, BBC reporter and Mr. Mustaq Ahmed, former chairman of the District Waqf Board, Tumkur also participated in the dialogue.Courtesy:Karnataka Muslims

Eatery in Mumbai delivers pizza using a drone

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The financial capital, notorious for its traffic roar, has achieved a first in the country after a city-based pizza outlet used an unmanned drone to execute a delivery by taking the aerial route recently.

“All of us had read about (global e-commerce giant) Amazon’s plans of using drones. We successfully carried out a test-delivery by sending a pizza to a customer located 1.5 km away from our outlet on May 11,” Francesco’s Pizzeria chief executive Mikhel Rajani said.

He emphasized that this was only a test-flight but its results confirm that it can be used routinely in a few years.

Resigned as CM but leaving no files pending: Narendra Modi

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Narendra Modi,who was elected as Prime Minister-elect resigned as Gujarat Chief Minister after 12 years, said he is leaving no files pending on his table.

“I resigned as CM today, so technically I am now a former CM. But I am not leaving a single pending file behind. Though I remained busy in campaigning during the election, I used to call officers as soon as I got free at night and finished my work, “Modi said addressing BJP MLAs after they had elected Anandiben Patel as their Legislature Party leader and successor.

Prolonged use of Google Glass may cause eye pain

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Wearing Google glass for long periods of time can cause pain in the eyes, an optometrist at Google says.

The company has warned its users not to wear the eyewear for a long time, as it is not designed to be used for reading and requires time to get adjusted.

A Google spokesperson reflected on this and said that the Glass is designed for micro-interactions and not for watching Friday movie marathons or reading novels.

Now, robotic furniture that brings dinner to you

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Lamps that follow you around and tables that bring you your dinner is not far from coming to reality as “Roombots” bring the concept of going mobile to your furniture.

Scientists from the Biorobotics Laboratory (Biorob) at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created what they’re calling “Roombots,” modular robotic balls that can roll around, join together and merge with furniture to make it mobile, CNet reported.

Each one of the Roombots modules features a battery, three motors, and a wireless antenna.

Must try scuba diving with sharks: Penelope Cruz

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Actress Penelope Cruz thinks every woman should experience scuba diving with sharks.

The “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” actress enjoys watching the sea creatures when she goes scuba diving, reports contactmusic.com.

She, however, insists she isn’t “crazy” enough to get up close to the biggest and most dangerous of the species out of a contained environment.

Stop drama, help me in exposing Gadkari: Digvijay Singh to Kejriwal

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Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday urged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to help him in “exposing” BJP leader Nitin Gadkari.

On microblogging website Twitter, Singh tweeted: “Kejriwal instead of doing NAUTANKI should join me in exposing Gadkari. He has also filed a defamation case in the same Court against me.”

Kejriwal was arrested yesterday after he refused to furnish a bail bond in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Nitin Gadkari.