[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex closes 146 points up; bank stocks gain

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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		Business
		Sensex closes 146 points up; bank stocks gain A benchmark index of equities markets closed on Tuesday's trade up 146 points (provisional) or 0.55 per cent as banks, capital goods and metals stocks gained. Gold glitters on Dhanteras buying, global cues Gold prices climbed by Rs 150 to Rs 27,925 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as buying activity from jewellers as well as retailers picked up on the occasion of "Dhanteras" amidst a firming trend overseas. HDFC Bank net profit up 20%, lags estimates HDFC Bank Ltd, India's second-biggest private sector lender by assets, on Tuesday reported a 20 percent rise in quarterly net profit, lagging estimates, due to higher tax expenses and provisioning for loan losses. More Business News»

		Environment
		Plea to overcome rifts during climate talks as heat busts record Fresh UN climate talks opened in Bonn on Monday with a plea for nations to overcome rifts as scientists reported record global temperatures for a month of September. Heavy rain will reduce man-animal conflict in TN, forest officials say There were several many incidents of wild animals like Indian gaurs, spotted deer and elephants straying into agricultural fields. After Jamni tigress, male Gabbar radio-collared in Tadoba Two days after scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, radio-collared a tigress at Jamni in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) at Chandrapur on Saturday, a male tiger ‘Gabbar’ was also tagged with a radio-collar on Sunday More Environment News»

		World
		Iranian cleric's death leaves gap in key power body The head of Iran's top clerical body has died after lying in a coma for months, leaving a gap in the only institution that has the authority to elect and dismiss the country's supreme leader. Flights cancelled at UK's Heathrow airport due to storm Around one in 10 flights may be cancelled at Britain's biggest airport Heathrow on Tuesday due to stormy weather, an airport spokesman said. Pakistan court upholds blasphemy death sentence A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Christian woman whose 2010 conviction for blasphemy led to the assassination of two politicians who supported her, a defense lawyer said on Friday. More World News»

		Science
		Could scientists create life? In a virtual computer experiment, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have discovered information strings with peculiar properties that can reveal how the life originated on the Earth. Ketamine kickstarts pleasure seeking center in brain Scientists have found how ketamine, a long known anesthetic and club drug (“Special K”), affects the brain so fast. They found that ketamine boosted interest in pleasurable activities. Paralysed man walks again after historic spinal cord treatment by British doctors Millions of paralysis sufferers are today offered the possibility of a cure for the first time after a new technique pioneered by British doctors allowed a man with a severed spinal cord to recover the ability to walk. More Science News»

		Technology
		BlackBerry Passport review: Good communicator if you can overlook flaws, price Does BlackBerry succeed in its quest to regain relevance in the highly-competitive mobile market? Review: Apple Pay in action Apple Pay will take getting used to — for consumers and merchants alike. 10 hottest Diwali gadget deals With Diwali just around the corner, you may be looking to light up your home with a cool new gadget. More Technology News»

		Education
		Accountant general: Odisha Plus II education poor The accountant general (AG), Odisha, has pointed out in a draft audit that the standard of higher secondary education (Plus II) in Odisha is extremely poor. Javadekar proposes communications university on IIMC golden jubilee Information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday proposed launching a communications university on the golden jubilee of the Indian Institute of Mass Communications in 2015. Career guidance Career counsellor Pervin Malhotra answers your queries. Write to her at pervin-et@careerguidanceindia.com More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Gul Panag caught taking a selfie at the launch of the Galaxy Note 4 in Mumbai The launch of the Galaxy Note 4 kicked off online with the DoYouNote campaign, in which current Note users were invited to share their Note story Western Railways owes civic body Rs 127cr in water bills Western Railways’ outstanding water bill payment, which it owes the civic hydraulic engineers department, is a whopping Rs 127.3 crore. Dengue deluge in Mumbai leads to bed crisis in hospitals Every fourth hospital bed in the city seems to be occupied by a fever, dengue, malaria or typhoid patient. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Crackers to look out for this Diwali While environmentalists and green activists have been advocating not bursting crackers on Diwali, because of the spurt in air and noise pollution that it causes in the country, yet patakha lovers continue to look for the latest variants in the market of the traditional anar, chakri and rocket. This Dhanteras, gold coins are in, jewellery is out Instead of the usual rush for jewellery, this Dhanteras sees a reversal of buyer's preferences, with more people opting for the traditional gold coin. We talk to some shopkeepers and buyers to understand this shift in choices Norms for e-rickshaw learner licence to be eased soon The road transport ministry now will soon move a proposal to bring an ordinance relaxing the norms for issuing “learners licence” for e-rickshaw drivers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		2 jilted girls drink poison, end lives Two teenaged girls, classmates in a city college, ended their lives by consuming poison on Saturday night in Pulikeshi Nagar, East Bangalore. HC relief for seer, medical test stayed The high court on Monday stayed a notice issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) asking Raghaveshwara Bharati Swamiji of Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt to appear for a medical test on Tuesday. HC notice to government on fire-safety steps The high court ordered notice to the Karnataka government in response to a PIL seeking adequate fire-safety measures in several public buildings on Nrupathunga Road as well as Kempe Gowda Road. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tribals lynch 3 Maoists in Andhra revenge killings In perhaps the first instance of its kind in Andhra Pradesh, a large group of tribals lynched three Maoists after a gang of extremists killed a villager from Veeravaram in Visakhapatnam district on Sunday night. 11 die in cracker unit blast in Hyderabad Eleven people, including nine women, were charred to death and eight injured in a blast at a fire cracker manufacturing unit-cum-godown at Vakatippa village of U Kottapalli mandal, 15 km from Kakinada town, on Monday. Pension, FSC applications to be verified from today The application process had started on October 13, resulting in serpentine queues at all tehsildar offices across the state in the last one week. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Kaththi' film release: 5 Tamil outfit activists arrested for vandalizing Chennai cinema halls Tamil groups were protesting because one the producers was allegedly related to the Sri Lankan president. The film will release on Diwali, as scheduled. Cinema halls in Chennai vandalized over release of film 'Kaththi' Unidentified persons pelted stones at Satyam theatre and Woodlands theatre late on Monday night, damaging property, including glass panes, police said. Trade unions want 'Amma' mobile made in Nokia plant With time running out for the employees at Nokia’s Sriperumbudur plant, trade union members are looking to AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa to lend a hand and have a suggestion for her. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Upbeat corporates splurging on gifts From power chargers, smart watches, management books to personal grooming products, it’s showering gifts this Diwali. With the festive season at its peak and an upbeat mood in the market, corporates are experimenting with more gift options for their employees along with the usual sweets. GTU to allow only toppers at convocation Gujarat Technological University, to reduce the rush during its annual convocation, has decided that only those students who cleared their examination with distinction shall be invited to the convocation ceremony. Mobile court collects Rs 8.20 lakh in fine in October The mobile court of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) collected Rs 8.20 lakh in fine in October. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Modi bomb, Priyanka phuljhadi make debut this Diwali Adding to the excitement of the festivity, is the accomplishment of the Indian scientists for the mission to planet Mars -- Mangalyan mission -- which is being showcased in form of a fancy firs shots. STF nabs notorious dacoit Juggi Patel from MP village Juggi, carrying a cash reward of Rs 2.15 lakh on his head, was wanted by both UP and MP police in connection with 32 criminal cases including murder, kidnapping and ransom. Citizens going the traditional way this Diwali Markets in the city are flooded with various forms of decorative electrical lights which includes LED to rice bulb, rope light, and artificial lamps, however, there are very few buyers as compared to the past many years. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD misused govt machinery: BJP The BJP on Monday alleged that BJD misused the state machinery and bought voters to win the bypoll to Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat, even as the ruling party celebrated its emphatic victory. Sweets made in animal shapes fly off shelves This Diwali, sweets made of sugar in the shape of a variety of animals are high in demand. Pricey crackers keep customers away Celebrating Diwali will be a costly affair this year as prices of firecrackers have increased by nearly 25 to 30 per cent compared to last year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dreaded dacoit Narpat Patel arrested Dreaded dacoit Narpat Patel alias Juggi, who is also known to be close to wanted dacoit Balkhadia, was arrested during a joint operation of Uttar Pradesh and state police in Satna district on Sunday night. Rukmani Swayamvaram held at Ayyappa temple Rukmani Swayamvaram and Kuchela Sadgathi programme was held at Ayyappa temple complex at Shivaji Nagar on Monday during the Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah Mahayagya. Barkatuallah University proposes different jackets at convocation According to vice-chancellor of BU, MD Tiwari, "Students should be in trousers and shirts along with jackets or blazers.Jackets should be of different colours which would enable others to recognise them," said Tiwari. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Car kills woman, injures daughter A woman was killed and her 14-year-old daughter injured in a hit and run in Derabassi, Mohali, on Sunday evening. Gian Chand Gupta MLA defines agenda for Panchkula Talking about his vision and plans with TOI, Gupta said that Panchkula was neglected by the former state government, but said that he would work towards making it a smart city. Doctors on duty round-the-clock at PGI eye centre With Diwali round the corner, PGI Advanced Eye Centre has made elaborate arrangements to meet emergencies and provide immediate treatment to patients. More Chandigarh News»

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