[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex closs below 26,000-mark for first time in 2 months

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 16, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex closs below 26,000-mark for first time in 2 months The Sendex closed lower 1.43 per cent at 25,999.34, while the Nifty ended down 1.47 per cent down at 7,864. Gold, silver surge on festive demand, global cues Gold prices rose further by Rs 190 to Rs 27,840 per ten grams in the national capital on Thursday on sustained buying by jewellers and retailers amid festive season demand and weakening rupee. Coal stocks at power plants lowest in 25 years: CEA Fuel stockpiles at the thermal power stations hit a new low in 25 years at 7.2 million tonnes, as Coal India and its subsidiaries failed to meet their production targets, as per latest official data. More Business News»

		Environment
		Argentine biologist strives to save camelid species An Argentine biologist has combined respect for nature and traditions with scientific rigour in her efforts to save the "emblematic" vicuna, a species of great value for the inhabitants of alpine areas of the Andes mountains. 5 Indian companies in global A list of green firms The list reveals which companies around the world are doing the most to combat climate change. It has 187 companies from across the globe that illustrate that a low-carbon future does not mean low profit. 70 migratory birds found dead in Chhattisgarh About 70 migratory birds, Asian openbill storks, were found dead at Kanki village in Chhattisgarh's Korba district after heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed the region as a result of cyclone 'Hudhud'. More Environment News»

		World
		US fight against ISIS gets a name: 'Inherent Resolve' The naming process, which took weeks of quiet deliberation behind closed doors at US Central Command and at the Pentagon, is part of a package of administrative moves under way to organize a long-term military campaign. After deportation threats and a long wait, citizenship for a lifesaver For Mr Hussain, it was the start of a legal struggle that lasted long after the government abandoned the program amid charges that special registration amounted to racial profiling and was an ineffective tool against terrorists. Actor Neil Patrick Harris to host 2015 Oscars Award-winning US stage and screen actor Neil Patrick Harris will host the next Oscars show, organizers announced. More World News»

		Science
		Spacewalking astronauts begin preparing station for new space taxis A pair of spacewalking NASA astronauts hustled through an electrical repair job outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, then began work to prepare the outpost for new commercial space taxis. A new drug soon to treat heart attack Some scar-forming cells in the heart have the ability to turn into cells that form blood vessels, which are required to boosts the heart's ability to heal after an injury. Lockheed makes breakthrough in fusion energy project Lockheed Martin Corp said on Wednesday it had made a technological breakthrough in developing a power source based on nuclear fusion. More Science News»

		Technology
		Google announces Android Lollipop, Nexus 6 smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet Google has officially launched the new operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop and its new smartphone, the Nexus 6, which comes with a giant 6-inch screen. Apple accidentally reveals iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 The two new models appear in screenshots on the ‘iPad User Guide For iOS 8’ listings page on Apple’s iBooks e-books store. Android Lollipop vs Android KitKat: what's the difference? Thankfully the lovable "Lollipop" won out, as Google revealed when it unveiled the new Android update today, but the name is hardly all that's been improved since the last version. More Technology News»

		Education
		HRD in a fix over deemed universities The HRD ministry is in a bind as to what stand to take on UGC report on 41 deemed universities. 100% summer placement at IIM-L Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM-L) achieved 100% summer placements for its 30th batch of 464 students at its recruitment drive which saw participation of 164 domestic and international recruiters. Nalanda University to start 2 new courses: Amartya Sen  Following successful start of academic activities at the ‘resurrected’ Nalanda University (NU) with two streams of postgraduate courses in ecology and environment and historical studies in September this year, varsity’s first chancellor Amartya Sen said here on Wednesday that NU was planning to start two new schools – of economics and management studies and public healthcare – from the next academic session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CEOs expectations from fresh MBAs The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized an exclusive session with MBA Students at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai. Church doctrine on minority groups remains unchanged, says spokesman Before Pope Francis advocated tolerance of minority groups, the Church in Mumbai had urged similar acceptance. Confusion may have affected Muslim turnout More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		SAARC nations conspicuous in their absence at Shilpotsav NCR’s most eagerly-awaited handicrafts fair, the Noida Shilpotsav 2014, has begun on a bleak note. Contrary to what had been touted, the fair, being held at the Noida stadium in Sector 21A between October 11 and October 20, witnessed negligible participation from SAARC nations. They drove to Mathura and jumped before Intercity Express In what appears to be a suicide pact, a lecturer at the Rohini-based National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, along with his wife and three-year-old daughter, drove all the way to Mathura and then jumped in front of a train on Wednesday. While the couple died on the spot, the child had a miraculous escape. South Delhi hikes parking rates, others to follow The South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday hiked parking charges and introduced hourly rates, setting the stage for similar hikes in other areas of the capital. The new rates will be Rs 20 per hour for surface parking. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Guidance value to shoot up by 20-30% from November Planning to buy a plot or flat? Hurry up, for the Karnataka government is set to increase guidance values by 20-30% from November. 95% of city is clean, claims BBMP commissioner Mounds of garbage lying around on street corners are a common sight in Bangalore. Dengue attacks city, but BBMP won't see it Ronak Rao, a self-employed civil en gineer, was down with high fever, severe body ache, headache and rashes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Ram Charan at Ekkani store launch in Hyderabad Ram Charan at Ekkani store launch in Hyderabad All trucks carrying vegetables lead to Vizag In an attempt to reach out to the cyclone victims of north-coastal districts early, the state government is virtually routing vegetables and essential commodities to the effected areas on a massive scale. Farmer drowns in Krishna river A farmer was washed away in Krishna river waters near Harischandrapuram village of Tullur mandal when a boat over turned in the middle of waters. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Ramanathapuram custodial death: Chief minister announces compensation Chief minister O Panneerselvam expressed shock at the killing of Syed Mohammed by sub-inspector A Kalidoss. Probe into Ramanathapuram police custody death transferred to CB-CID The DGP ordered the CB-CID probe into the incident after several human rights activists and Muslim groups cried foul play in the death of the man. Masked man attempts to steal money from ATM in Chennai An unidentified man made a futile attempt loot money from a private bank’s ATM on Dr Besant Road at Ice House here in the wee hours of Thursday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Manav, Archana are sub-junior champions PSPB Academy’s Manav Thakkar yet again beat Jeet Chandra of West Bengal 4-0 to add one more singles title to his name in the junior boys section of the Indian Oil National Ranking (West Zone) Table Tennis Championship. Dreaded haveli now symbol of harmony Once infamous as a ‘torture chamber’ where most of the five alleged fake encounter cases were plotted by suspended IPS officer D G Vanzara and his trigger-happy cops, the city crime branch’s headquarters at Gaekwad Haveli is all set to get a new, humane image. BSE set to invest Rs 120 crore for tower at GIFT City India’s first globally benchmarked International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) will house a ‘Green Tower’ for members of the BSE Brokers’ Forum which will invest an estimated Rs 120 crore to set up this commercial building. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sports blueprint: AU trips on UGC deadline The Allahabad University authorities have failed to meet the October 10 deadline by which they had to submit a blueprint for revamp of sporting infrastructure to the University Grants Commission (UGC). As a result, sporting activities continue to be neglected on the campus. HC adjourns hearing in writ on PCS exam The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday adjourned till October 16 the hearing of a writ petition challenging the result of preliminary examination of PCS (2014), which was conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Hudhud side affect: 15% of paddy crop damaged The disturbances caused by Cyclone Hudhud have damaged over 15% of paddy crop in Allahabad region. On Tuesday again, the region was lashed by wind blowing at the speed of 20 to 25 kilometres per hour, while the total rainfall stood at 114.3 mm. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State wakes up, seeks report on school toilet status The state government has asked all district education officers to submit reports on the status of toilets in schools, waking up to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat, Swachh Vidyalaya campaign. Killer tells treatment cost tale Samal is undergoing treatment after being injured in the tussle with Meher's servant Prasanta Behera, the latter's son Minu and wife Runu before killing the doctor.Prasanta and Minu too were killed. Jayadev slams Centre, state over cyclone compensation Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief Jayadev Jena on Wednesday accused the Centre of adopting a step-motherly attitude towards the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Guna boy fakes own kidnapping to exact revenge on uncle Police recovered the boy after tracing the ransom SMS which was sent to his uncle from his friend's mobile phone on Wednesday. Ailing jail inmates should not be neglected: HRC to state Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) has recommended the state government to take a sympathetic view of health issue concerning jail inmates suffering from serious ailments and to provide them parole facility. HC slaps notice on state for delay in setting up tiger force Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday expressed concern over state government's apathy in setting up a Special Tiger Protection Force (SPTF) to shield big cats from poachers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Under attack, SAD govt restores Sidhu's security "All the securitymen returned to my house this morning.The disappearance (of those men) on Tuesday was mysterious and their return is equally mysterious.The vendetta politics must stop now," Sidhu told TOI. Patil launches cleanliness campaign UT administrator Shivraj V Patil on Wednesday launched a signature campaign pledging to keep city clean. Post office scam: 200 notices issued to account holders Around 200 notices have been issued to account holders in Devi Nagar to get their accounts checked. More Chandigarh News»

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