[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex up 321 pts on energy reforms, state poll results

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, October 20, 2014
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		Business
		Sensex up 321 pts on energy reforms, state poll results Markets began the Diwali week with a bang with Sensex on Monday surging 321.32 points, its biggest rise in over a week The $40 billion jet buying spree — IndiGo's big bet Almost four years ago a handful of people gathered in Airbus sales chief John Leahy's spacious country house outside Toulouse and argued long into the evening over curry and cigars. Warburg Pincus invests Rs 1,200cr in Kalyan Jewellers This is the largest PE investment in the jewellery manufacturing and distribution industry in the country and the largest PE investment into Kerala thus far. More Business News»

		Environment
		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 Two jumbos electrocuted in North Bengal Within a day of recovery of a rhino carcass at Gorumara National Park, two adult jumbos — a tusker and a female — were electrocuted in a north Bengal forest on Saturday Endangered northern white rhino dies in Africa A Czech zoo says a 34-year-old northern white rhinoceros has died in Kenya, further reducing the world's dwindling population of the critically endangered animal. More Environment News»

		World
		Nigeria declared Ebola-free One of the worst affected countries with Ebola – Nigeria, has been declared disease free. UK's Prince William, wife Kate's second child due in April Prince William and his wife Kate's second child, who will be fourth in line to the British throne, is due in April, an official statement said on Monday. Turkey aiding Iraqi Kurdish fighters to cross into Kobane Turkey on Monday said it was assisting Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga fighters to cross its borders to join Syrian Kurdish forces battling jihadists for the Syrian town of Kobane. More World News»

		Science
		Human intestines grown inside mice for the first time The researchers noted that this step represents a major sign of progress for a line of regenerative medicine that scientists worldwide have been working for several years to develop. Viagra could be good for the heart: Study A daily dose of anti-impotency drug Viagra which improves blood flow could provide a "safe" treatment for heart disease, a new study has claimed. Orbiters take cover as comet whizzes past Mars "Signal confirming closest approach has just been received," the European Space Agency said on Twitter. More Science News»

		Technology
		Microsoft plans to launch smartwatch within weeks: Forbes Microsoft smartwatch will arrive in stores soon in an effort to capture the holiday season. 10 tips to protect your Android device Android is the most popular mobile platform in India as well as the world. One of the major reasons for its popularity is the flexibility it offers in terms of customization and the abundance of third-party apps. IBM close to selling chip unit to Globalfoundries: WSJ IBM has agreed to hive off its loss-making semiconductor unit to contract-chipmaker Globalfoundries Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported. More Technology News»

		Education
		Career guidance Career counsellor Pervin Malhotra answers your queries. Write to her at pervin-et@careerguidanceindia.com Creative fund To encourage collabo rations and creative connections between India and Britain, Arts Council England and British Council announced a £1. 5million lottery fund. Leadership avenues A number of universities now offer niche courses in management to meet the requirements of organisations with diverse functions More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Soha Ali Khan launched the Kaali Peeli taxi booking mobile app in Mumbai Soha Ali Khan attended the Olacabs event, where she announced the launch of the Kaali Peeli taxi booking mobile app. Nissan's compact SUV Terrano launched in Mumbai Nissan’s compact SUV Terrano completed one year in the Indian market this month and to mark the occasion, the company introduced a limited anniversary edition of the car. Bollywood adds glamour to Yogesh Lakhani's birthday party in Mumbai Yogesh Lakhani (producer and CMD, Bright Outdoor Media Pvt Ltd), rang in his birthday on October 16 with his friends, family and colleagues joining in the celebration. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		CBSE preparing 'peer assessor team' though many schools yet to apply for asssement The Central Board of Secondary Education has started putting a “peer assessor team” together for the School Quality Assessment and Accreditation (SQAA), made compulsory in 2012, but many Delhi schools are yet to take the first step and apply. The CBSE had set a three-year deadline for them to apply; it expires next year. 2010 Dhaula Kuan gang-rape case: All 5 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment The five men were held guilty of abducting the woman, who hailed from the northeast, on November 24, 2010 and then gang-raping her. Award for 232 DTC drivers In order to encourage its drivers to ensure accident-free operations in the capital, Delhi Transport Corpo- ration will felicitate over 200 of them who have a good track record with a 'Road Safety Award'. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Centre to give researchers Dhanteras gift, fellowship hike Following months of engagement from researchers across the country and massive protests, both on ground and online, the Centre has decided to hike the stipend and research fellowship, a formal announcement on which is expected on Tuesday or later on Monday. Railways told to refund fare for train muddle Anup Nair missed his train while travelling to Mookambika. He had a valid ticket and asked the Railways for a refund but they returned only a partial amount. Dissatisfied, Anup, a resident of Thippasandra Road, approached the III Additional Bangalore Urban District Consumer Forum and got back his money, additional compensation of Rs 5,000 and Rs 2,000 for various costs. Irrways will put traffic cops on fast track It looks like a grown-up scooty, capable of deft manoeuvres and run on batteries. Soon, the Irrway will be out on Bangalore’s roads – traffic cops will zip on this personal transport vehicle through stretches riddled with snarls, as if straight out of a Hollywood scene. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Thaman's concert at HRC in Hyderabad Thaman's concert at HRC in Hyderabad Hyderabad bikers go on a Swachh drive to Anantagiri Hills How many of you would want to wake up early on a Sunday morning (the one day that you can really relax) to drive 75 kms out of the city and clear waste? You'll probably think thrice before saying `yes', correct? International performing art gets boost in Hyderabad With sessions on ballet, flamenco, salsa and even Western music gaining popularity, the city seems to be opening up to international art forms. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		We never said Rajinikanth will join BJP at a particular date, party general secretary says  The BJP will continue to woo “good people” to join the party as part of its membership drive across the country and the target list included Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Jayalalithaa wishes Rajinikanth good health and prosperity, thanks Maneka for her 'heart-warming' letter Jayalalithaa has thanked Superstar Rajinikanth and Union minister Maneka Gandhi for her letters to her. Holiday declared for schools, colleges in Chennai and 16 other districts Schools and colleges in Chennai and several other districts will remain closed on Monday due to heavy rain. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Heavy rush for tickets at Ahmedabad railway station All roads seem to be leading to Ahmedabad railway station these days as people throng counters to book tickets for their travels during Diwali vacation. Cycle sellers asked to take identity proof of buyers As intelligence agencies have warned the state governments of a possible terror attack during the festive season, the city police has directed all cycle sellers to ask for the identity proof of the buyers. No decision yet on appointment of new Vidyapith VC The Gujarat Vidyapith Trustees, who met recently, did not discuss any major issues including the appointment of the new vice-chancellor replacing Sudharshan Iyengar, who has got extension after completing his three terms of three years each. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Denizens wake up to eco-friendly Diwali This year too, denizens of Sangam City have decided to adhere to the ‘principle of three Rs’ to safeguard the environment on Diwali. Educational and awareness programmes are already being held in different parts of the city propagating a pollution-free Diwali. Thousands of schoolchildren have pledged not to burst high decibel crackers. Threat to blow up Bahraich court creates sensation A threat letter purportedly sent by terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen (HuM) created sensation in the civil court here on Friday evening. The terror organisation sent the letter to the district judge through courier in which it threatened to blow up the court and the residence of upper sessions judge of Bahraich. Youths block traffic on Alld-Lko highway Panic gripped Stanley Road locality on Allahabad-Lucknow highway for more than two hours on Saturday when hundreds of youths who were here to take part in the recruitment drive for the posts of police constable blocked traffic on the highway to mark their protest against the delay in announcement of the running result. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Police on toes for Cuttack Kali Puja Police have chalked out elaborate security measures to ensure a violence-free Kali Puja, after a group clash marred Durga Puja in the city.Fifteen people were injured in the incident. Designer diyas, a steal at fair With festival of lights round the corner, it's time to decorate your house with diyas and candles. 6 held in MMS scandal Police on Sunday arrested six persons in an MMS scandal that rocked the town recently.They were remanded in judicial custody.Police seized six mobile phones, a computer set and an autorickshaw from the accused. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Drunk MP man allegedly sets disabled son afire An inebriated man set his disabled son ablaze in Chhindwara district. The 15-year old teen succumbed to his injuries on Sunday evening. BHEL's hockey family keeps passion for the sport alive While hockey city Bhopal is keeping its flag flying high, this hockey family in BHEL is making sure the pool of talent in their neighbourhood is getting enough lessons in dribbling and stickwork. Undertrial smashes inmate's head with bucket, 50-yr-old dies A jail inmate smashed head of another prisoner with an iron bucket resulting in his death, at Begumganj sub-jail in Raisen district of the state on Sunday morning. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Vijay ensures victory with troops from other states  It was an army of 4,000 workers from other states which played a significant role in ensuring BJP's win in the Haryana assembly polls.  Haryana's new govt to back Khemka, cancel Vadra's land deal? Having wrested control of Haryana, will BJP cancel the controversial Robert Vadra land deal? Prime Minister Narendra Modi had used the issue to the hilt during campaigning. Sushma's sister loses to poultry businessman When Union external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj's sister Vandana Sharma was picked up by BJP as candidate from Safidon a month ago, many thought her possible win would usher in a homecoming for the saffron party's tallest woman leader. More Chandigarh News»

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