Vikarabad and Siddipet will be devalope into Districts

The Minister Harish Rao, said that the Chief Minister K Chandrasekar Rao had promised to devaloped the Siddipet and Vikarabad towns into districts, after the proposed reorganisation of the Assembly constitutions in the State.

He assured that Vikarabad would become a district along with Siddipet, while appealing to the Forum members not to believe rumours, said Minister T Harish Rao while Responding to a poser by members of the Vikarabad Development Forum,(VDF) who sought to ‘gherao’ him near R&B guest house.

Shiv Sena continues to oppose 9,900 MW nuclear project

he proposed 9,900 MW nuclear power project in Jaitapur in the state may not see the light of the day as Shiv Sena, which is a part of the new BJP-led government in Maharashtra, is likely to stay put to its stand to oppose it.

The proposed 9,900 MW nuclear power project in Jaitapur in the state may not see the light of the day as Shiv Sena, which is a part of the new BJP-led government in Maharashtra, is likely to stay put to its stand to oppose it.

Saradha Scam: Mukul to be questioned by CBI

The CBI Monday summoned former railways minister Mukul Roy – considered West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s right hand man and number two in the Trinamool Congress – for questioning in connection with the multi-crore-rupee Saradha chit fund scam.

The opposition termed the development a major “setback” for the Trinamool, while West Bengal’s ruling party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of using the Central Bureau of Investigation as a “political tool” and threatened that people will hit the streets in protest.

South Central Railway to run special trains on Sankranthi

In order to clear extra rush of passengers on eve of Sankranthi festival, the SCR will run six special trains betweenSecunderabad and Kakinad, and two trains between Kacheguda and Kakinada Town.

As per the schedule, the Train No. 07425 Kacheguda – Kakinada Town Sankranti special train will depart Kacheguda at 10:45 pm on January 13 and arrive at Kakinada Town at 9:45 am on the next day. In the return direction, Train No. 07426 Kakinada Town – Kacheguda Sankranti special train will depart Kakinada Town at 06:30 pm on January 14 and arrive at Kacheguda at 05:25 am on the next day.

ISRO technology for fire resistant houses, automobiles

ISRO developed a low-cost technology which protects PSLV fuel tanks from flames can now be used to safeguard railway coaches, buildings and vehicles from catching fire.

According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the new compound, christened CASPOL, is a water-based ready-to-coat and easy-to-use flameproof coating, with excellent flame retardant, waterproofing and thermal control properties.

“It can be applied on walls, clothes, paper, thatched roofs and wood to protect them from fire,” the space agency said Monday in a statement.

Now NRI can cast their e-Vote without flying to India

Days after extending more benefits to Persons of Indian Origin, the government is set to accept the recommendations of a committee which has favoured voting for NRIs through electronic means.

The government has already firmed up its stand on the issue of NRI voting and will tell the Supreme Court this week that it accepts the recommendations of the committee, including e-ballot for NRIs.

No alliance with BJP, NC offers support to PDP

Hyderabad, January 13:
With political stalemate continuing in Jammu & Kashmir, National Conference’s working president Omar Abdullah on Monday held a meeting with top party leaders where it was decided that it will have no tie-up with BJP but was ready to support PDP in government-formation.

The NC’s core group discussed the political situation, three days after governor’s rule was imposed in the state as Abdullah resigned as caretaker chief minister and no political party or combination was in a position to form the government.

Tips to de-stress at work place

With a demanding boss, a long list of to-dos, and negative environment, you get stressed in office. Beat the stress by downloading an app or gorging on oranges.

Huffingtonpost.com shares a list of ways to de-stress in office:

Take a two-minute mini vacation: Choose one of your favourite vacation memories and relive it without spending on the airfare! All of us have memories from our favourite places. You can relive the best moment of your life to feel like you did when you were there. It helps you recognise you have a choice in how you feel in a stressful moment.

All eligible students will get Fee Reimbursement: KCR

state government will soon release the guidelines for the FAST scheme and all eligible student gets benefited with this scheme, said KCR.

Addressing g a press conference KCR said that student need not be worry about their scholarship,FAST will be implemented soon.

The T government has observed few irregularities in Colleges and several colleges are running without faculty and infrastructure. several colleges are opened just to guzzle the fee reimbursement.
Govt will have a through investigation of all colleges before sanctioning of fee.

Investigate irregularities in MANUU: BJP leader

Telangana BJP minorities Minister Md. Haneef Ali said that Investigation must be carried out on irregularities done b y Vice Chancellor Md Miyan at MANUU.

He alleged that VC Md Miyan,is playing with the Carrier and lives of student by appointing several non urdu speaking people. There were many irregularities made by him in transfer and promotions, he said.

Commenting on the appointment of pro-VC Khaja Shahedullah, he told to media that he had written a letter to Minister of HRD Srimathi Irani and Chancellor of MANNU seeking a probe into all decisions made by VC Miyan since 2010.

NIA to get communication record of Arif from Skype, Tango

The National Investigation Agency exploring the mobile applications “Skype and tango” of Jihadi-turned-deserter Arif Majeed to get the contacts and communication record with family and friends.

NIA earlier approached US-based Tango seeking data, but it had asked the anti-terror body to come through proper channel after which the NIA had approached a Mumbai court to send an instruction.

Remarkable growth in small and Micro industries in TS

State govt new industrial policy “Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self Certification System (TS-iPASS)”, raising the hopes of many aspiring entrepreneurs, showing a remarkable growth in the state and registered the highest number of units.

The number of new units is most likely to go high in the coming financial year as the ‘Single Window Clearances’ would permits much easier and quicker ways to progress. The guidelines of the Single Window policy, being formulated and would come into effect soon, said Vijayaratnam, deputy director of industries.

Call 040-23454071, to nab the corrupt: KCR

While addressing to the Laxmipuram slum dwellers after laying the foundation for the construction of houses in Warangal, KCR asks people not to grease the palms of middlemen or babus.

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday made it clear that his government will not tolerate corruption at any level. Just dial a toll free number 040-234540, in case any of the official or middleman demands a bribe.

Bomb Scare in Gondwana Express; GRP Team Defuses Explosives

After defusing nine pyro bombs in Gondwana Express on its way to Hazrat Nizamuddin from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh GRP today said they have some leads into the case.

“No arrests have been made but we have got some leads and are working on it. The recovery of explosives might be part of a large conspiracy. But right now, it is too early to say anything about it.

Google app will soon translate speech in real time

Nearly a month after Microsoft’s Skype unveiled a program for real-time translation of speech, Google is set to release an updated version of its Google Translate app for Android.

The update will facilitate automatic recognition of speech in popular languages and will change it into text, reported The Verge.

Google had earlier said in July 2013 that the upcoming version of its translation app would be able to deliver delay-free, “near perfect” translations, something that few apps can offer currently.

Sangakkara returns to top spot in ICC Test Players Rankings for Batsmen

Sri Lanka’s former skipper Kumar Sangakkara returned to the top of the Reliance ICC Test Players Rankings following the conclusion of the second Test in Wellington, won by hosts New Zealand by 193 runs.

Despite the 2-0 series loss, Sangakkara’s knocks of 203 and five saw him replace South Africa’s AB de Villiers at the top of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, where the Sri Lankan is one point clear on 909 points.

No place for violence in democracy, says Rajnath

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that there is no place for violence in democracy, calling upon the youth to wipe out bloodshed from the country.

Speaking at the National Youth Festival in Guwahati, Singh said that the government shall not negotiate with any groups indulging in violence , adding that the Centre and state governments will cooperate to provide employment to the youth.

The minister also hailed Swami Vivekananda as an inspiration to the youth, recalling the role played by the spiritual leader in world peace.

—-ANI

World Bank projects 6.4% economic growth in India in 2015

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2015 and accelerate further in the next year on the back of steps being taken by the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said today.

Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat summit here, he said the World Bank was committed to catalysing a vibrant India and there is much reason for optimism.

Misbah Announces Retirement From ODIs After World Cup

Pakistan’s Test and ODI captain Misbah-ul-Haq has formally informed the PCB that he will stop playing the 50-over format after the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told PTI without wanting to be named that Misbah had conveyed to the board chairman that he would like to announce his retirement from ODIs through the board and not individually.

BJP Seeks Strict Adherence to Jail Code for Madan Mitra

West Bengal BJP today claimed that West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra was being given preferential treatment in jail after his arrest in connection with the mutli-crore rupees Saradha scam and threatened to move court if the officials fail to strictly adhere to the jail code.

Tata Motors’ JLR to Add 1,300 New Jobs in UK

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to announce 1,300 new jobs at its UK plant to build a new car model, as the upmarket manufacturer enters the booming sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment.

The additional workforce, intended for its Solihull plant in the West Midlands region of England, coincides with Jaguar’s entry into the SUV sector with a new model.

PAK BLAMES INDIA AS US CURBS AID TO ISLAMABAD

Pakistan is blaming India for the Obama administration holding back aid to Islamabad, amid calls in the US for a re-evaluation of Washington’s munificent policy towards a country that continues to foster terrorists.

United States has been under sustained diplomatic pressure from India over its financial assistance to Pakistan. New Delhi wants the US to stop all aid to Pakistan until terrorists attacking on Indian soil are caught and punished,”

PK breaks all records, Crosses 600 Cr mark at the Box Office Worldwide

Amidst all the controversies and hurdles imposed by various religious groups, PK seems to be on a record breaking spree. PK has grossed 601 crores so far.

Mr. Perfectionist is in no mood to take the controversies to his head, instead is enjoying the success of the film.

PK has bagged a massive collection in the overseas market of 150 crores, the film has turned out to be a huge money spinner.

Gujarat a cultural crossover to the world: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday said Gujarat could also be a crossroad for a new era of sustainable development while it has long been a cultural crossover to the world.

“This dynamic state has long been a cultural crossover to the world. Today, it can also be a crossroad for a new era of sustainable development,” Ban Ki-moon said at the three-day Vibrant Gujarat Summit that began on Sunday.

Invoking the importance of land of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth, Ban Ki-moon said, “I hope all world leaders and businesses will be inspired by Gandhi’s vision and teachings.”