[wanabidii] News Digest: More steps to rationalize subsidies on anvil: Jaitley

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		Saturday, December 06, 2014
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		Business
		More steps to rationalize subsidies on anvil: Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the government will come out with more steps to rationalize subsidies. Forex reserves up $1.43bn for week ended Nov 28 India's foreign exchange reserves grew by $1.43 billion to $316.31 billion for the week ended Nov 28, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. Voltas topples LG to be No 1 in AC business The Tatas-owned Voltas has taken the top slot in the Indian airconditioner (AC) market, overtaking Korean white goods giant LG that has dominated the business for over a decade. More Business News»

		Environment
		Norway increases Green Climate Fund contribution Norway said Friday it would increase its contribution to the United Nations' Green Climate Fund, created to help poor countries cut greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change. Climate adaptation costs soaring: UNEP report The UNEP report said, "The cost of adapting to climate change in developing countries is likely to reach two to three times the previous estimates of $70-100 billion per year by 2050". India says carbon emissions will grow as it drives to beat poverty The world must accept that India's per capita carbon emissions will need to rise rapidly if it is to eliminate poverty, the environment minister said on Friday, as delegates meet in Lima for key UN climate change talks. More Environment News»

		World
		Protests flare for third night in New York Protesters in New York and other cities staged a third night of rallies on Friday, denouncing the use of deadly force by police against minorities, even as prosecutors said they would consider charges against an officer in the fatal shooting of a unarmed black man in November. US-led forces conduct 20 air strikes against IS The United States and partner nations have conducted 20 air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq since Wednesday, the US central command said on Friday. 4 stabbed on train in Michigan, suspect in custody: Police Police took a suspect into custody in Michigan on Friday after four people were stabbed aboard an Amtrak train in the town of Niles, a police dispatcher said. More World News»

		Science
		Nanowires to combat cell damage, ageing in humans Nanowires made of vanadia can reduce cell damage in the human body, researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore have found. Bengaluru fuels India's nano strides: Scientists Proud that India is ranked third in the globe for its achievements in nanotechnology, noted scientist CNR Rao, considered a pioneer in the field, said the country will lead the sector with many more innovations, and that Bengaluru will be India's address Obesity can shorten life by 8 years Being overweight or obese may decrease life expectancy by up to 8 years, a new study has warned. More Science News»

		Technology
		Steve Jobs defends Apple in taped testimony More than three years after his death, legendary Apple CEO Steve Jobs held a federal courtroom transfixed on Friday as attorneys played a video of his testimony in a class-action lawsuit. 10 top tech stories of the week Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... 10 crazy gadgets to use for the perfect selfie Selfies, or self photographs, have come of age ever since smartphone manufacturers discovered the front camera as a differentiator. More Technology News»

		Education
		Job gains put US on pace for best growth since 1999 A resurgence in US hiring accelerated in November and put 2014 on track to be the healthiest year for job growth since 1999. 'Conflict of interest' row over choice of CSIR chief Highly placed sources said that when Gokhale's name came up for consideration, eminent scientist Goverdhan Mehta pointed out the conflict of interest of Mashelkar. Plea questions TN move to regulate CBSE schools Ten days after the Tamil Nadu government issued circulars to CBSE and ICSE schools, asking them to get recognition from the state school education department, thereby effectively bringing them under its jurisdiction, a school has approached the Madras high court challenging the legality of the order. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Thane couples are all for 'monthsaries' Couples these days are busy and how! They are doing all it takes to keep the sparks of romance alive in their relationships. Collectors to take action on illegal constructions in rural areas The district collector will be responsible for action against illegal constructions in rural areas. Tributes paid to Ambedkar on death anniversary Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and education minister Vinod Tawde were among the leaders who paid homage to Ambedkar at 'Chaityabhoomi'. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sangita and Sajjan Jindal grace Ruhaniyat festival in Delhi Music and mysticism melded to create the perfect evening in the nippy Delhi weather recently . DJ duo Gagan and DJ RuFu MoFo enthrall the crowd at Moonshine Cafe and Bar in Delhi Delhiites celebrated their weekend in style as they danced to funky tunes spun by DJ duo Gagan and DJ RuFu MoFo, at Moonshine Café and Bar, on Saturday. Partygoers enjoy during Bad Meets Evil night at Pangaea in Delhi It was all about attitude and style when party people in the capital dressed in their gangster best for the Bad Meets Evil night, at Pangaea, recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		I couldn't visit MM Hills due to Veerappan: CM It’s after almost 18 years that Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was entering the thick jungles of M M Hills in Chamarajnagar district on Friday. He couldn’t venture earlier because Veerappan was active in the jungles, said Siddaramaiah. The sandalwood smuggler had planned to abduct him, among other VIPs, and that’s the reason he stayed away from the forest areas which were Veerappa’s domain for over a decade, revealed the CM. Police doing a good job: CM Chief minister Siddaramaiah praised Karnataka police saying they are doing a great job under trying conditions. Kusma threatens to slap edu dept with Rs 100-cr suit The Karnataka Unaided Schools Managements Association (Kusma) which has over 1,800 members said it will proceed legally against the education department if it delays taking a decision on the language policy. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation polls to hinge on state election commissioner's move? With the TRS government taking time to decide on the schedule of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, all eyes are now on V Nagi Reddy who will take charge as the state election commissioner towards the end of this month. New HC judge to be sworn in on Monday Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale of the Karnataka high court has been transferred to Hyderabad high court. Orders to this effect reached the HC on Friday evening. Bhosale will be sworn in on Monday. Osmania University man's 'wing' takes aerodynamics to new heights From tip-toeing to the Begumpet airport and watch an aircraft fly past to bringing about a revolution in aerodynamics, this Osmania University alumnus dared to pursue his dream and bring rare laurels to his city. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu CM opposes Centre's reported move to scrap supply of subsidized kerosene Amid reports of the Centre’s plan to scrap the supply of subsidized kerosene through public distribution system, Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider any such decision. Gigstart receives seed funding Online marketplace Gigstart that facilitates connections between entertainers and party planners the marketplace recently received seed funding of $ 210,000. TN CM writes to Modi against scrapping subsidy of kerosene The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday urged the Centre to instruct the finance ministry to reconsider its decision to scrap supply of subsidised kerosene through the public distribution system and to restore monthly allocation of the fuel to the state. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Wockhardt Hospitals opens first cardiac clinic in Bardoli A community based service for cardiac patients has been launched in Bardoli by Wockhardt Hospitals. Amdavad's hottest chai pe charcha places Among the many things that define the lifestyle of Amdavadis, its chai culture would probably hold a spot on top of the list. At this temple you offer foreign liquor At this particular temple near Bhuj town, devotees offer the choices brands of the foreign liquor to seek blessings. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Many examinees fail to chalk out strategy for board exams: Survey A survey conducted by Bureau of Psychology among 1,000 high school students here shows that 4.5% of them are suffering from suicidal tendency. Nobel laureates to attend IIIT-A science conclave The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A) is all set to host the 7th science conclave from December 8. National importance to IIIT-A soon The administrative galleries of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-A) would soon be witnessing a sea change in governance of the institute. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Russian sorry for taking Puri temple snaps A tourist from Russia had a harrowing time while taking photographs of Jagannath Temple in Puri by climbing atop a watchtower on Friday. CBI keeps OCA men waiting Two Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) functionaries, summoned for interrogation in connection with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group scam, spent the entire day at the CBI office and were later asked to leave without being questioned. Angul used cycle pump to up tally Angul, which was caught using bicycle pump during sterilization surgeries on November 28, has lagged behind most other districts in conducting tubectomies this financial year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		2 years on, POCSO Act new weapon against child abuse in MP With Madhya Pradesh hogging the rogue’s gallery with maximum cases of sexual assault against children, the new law framed in 2012 to exclusively protect minors from abuse is slowly becoming a potent weapon to rein in brutes and serve as a deterrent. Stabbed 2 bravehearts foil robbery bid at Ginnori Displaying sharp presence of mind, two bravehearts foiled designs of an armed robber who barged into a house and inflicted stab wounds on them with a sharp-edged weapon in a crowded Ginnori area of old city on Friday afternoon. 50% govt schools in MP still do not have separate loo for girls More than half of the government schools in Madhya Pradesh do not have separate toilets for girl students, a survey report claimed on Friday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		North discom hikes tariff, city may not follow suit Haryana's power distribution company Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) has proposed tariff hike of 15% across all categories to recover the cumulative revenue gap of Rs 3,898.72 crore. State health ministry issues new guidelines for delivery cases After the incident of five infant deaths that took place at Civil Hospital few days ago, new instructions related to delivery cases were issued on Friday by director, health and family welfare, Punjab. 7 of religious group served spiked tea Seven members of a religious group from West Bengal fell unconscious and were hospitalised after one of their associates reportedly served them tea laced with a poisonous substance late on Thursday night at Madina Mosque in old city of Jagraon, about 40 kilometres from here. More Chandigarh News»

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