[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex slips 114 points ahead of US Fed policy meeting outcome

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, March 18, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex slips 114 points ahead of US Fed policy meeting outcome After rising over 70 points in initial trade, the benchmark Sensex today fell back to close over 114 points down at 28,622.12 on caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy statement. India's exports up by 0.88% in April-February India's exports grew marginally by 0.88 per cent to $286.58 billion during the April-February period of the current fiscal, government said today. Lufthansa cancels 750 flights due to pilots' strike German airline Lufthansa cancelled around 750 short-and medium-haul flights Wednesday as pilots began a two-day walkout in a long-running dispute over early retirement. More Business News»

		Environment
		India to use drones to keep eye on poachers in tiger reserves India, a home to more than 60% of the world's tiger population, will use drone to keep eye on poachers. Mining operations to resume in Goa Mining operations in Goa are set to resume after the environment ministry decided to revoke its 2012 order that kept in abeyance environment clearances (ECs) granted to all the mining leases in the state. Forest dept mulls croc park near Vadodara Reptiles Straying Out Of Their Habitat To Be Kept In The Proposed Park More Environment News»

		World
		US loses drone, Syria claims to have brought it down The United States lost one of its Predator drone aircraft over northwest Syria on Tuesday, US officials said. Package containing cyanide received by White House "The sample was transported to another facility to confirm the results," a statement said. 6.6 earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami alert A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Molucca Sea today, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of damage. More World News»

		Science
		Australian research brings malaria vaccine closer A team of Australian researchers are a step closer to finding a vaccine to prevent malaria, after discovering patterns in the human immune system that help fight the disease in its early stages. Longer breastfeeding duration tied to higher IQ Longer duration of breastfeeding is linked to higher IQ and greater earnings in adulthood, a new study has found. Four universities to study genetics of two mental health disorders Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Medical School and collaborators at two other institutions will undertake the largest whole genome sequencing study funded to date, as they seek to better understand bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. More Science News»

		Technology
		Infosys whistleblower: H-1B workers have minimal skills A whistleblower from Indian IT giant Infosys has said and asked lawmakers not to increase the number of much sought-after visas and plug in the loopholes in the immigration system. Microsoft announces Windows 10 release date, free upgrade Terry Myerson, who runs Microsoft's operating systems unit, announced the plan at the WinHEC technology conference in Shenzhen, China. 8 tips to save money on your internet plan Android and iOS have data usage monitors accessible in the settings. If you want a more powerful tracker, check out these options: More Technology News»

		Education
		Kakodkar quits as chairman of board of governors of IIT-Bombay Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has resigned as the chairman of the board of governors of IIT Bombay apparently because of differences with the HRD ministry over selection of some IIT directors. PU camp to help students 'think like a Nobel Laureate' Three hundred young students from Tricity and neighbouring areas will get to interact with Nobel Laureate John C Mather, a renowned astrophysicist and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientist, on March 27 as part of DST Inspire camp being hosted by Panjab University (PU) for the first time. Teachers call off boycott, will check SSC papers The Maharashtra Unaided Schools Action Group has decided to withdraw its boycott on assessment of the ongoing SSC examination papers. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC restricts entry in Syedna succession row trial Bombay high court on Wednesday restrained the entry of persons to attend the trial in the succession row between the incumbent Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin and his uncle Khozema Qutbuddin. State CID will probe offences against Shirin Dalvi State CID will probe all offences registered across Maharashtra against Avadhnama editor Shirin Dalvi, the Bombay high court was informed on Wednesday. HC to hear challenge to non-disclosure of Ajit Pawar's returns Bombay High Court will hear today former Chief Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi 's petition challenging the Chief Information Commission's order rejecting his plea to disclose Income Tax returns and balance sheets of deputy CM Ajit Pawar. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Md Wasim, Manoj Tushir and Madan Khurana host party at Alcoholic Lounge & Bar, Pitampura in Delhi It was all about good music from different genres, when seven DJs performed at the launch party of Alcoholic Lounge & Bar in Pitampura in the capital recently. Delhi school faces action over BJP membership drive Delhi government has said it will take strict action against Ryan International school over its move to promote BJP's membership drive among teachers and students. Manisha Bhatia hosts Women's Day event in Delhi Even though the Women's Day celebrations were delayed, nothing dampened the spirit of women, who were spotted congratulating each other on the Women's Day even hosted by Manisha Bhatia of the Abhinandan Educational and Welfare Society. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Govt to HC: Merger of CMCs was a disaster The government on Tuesday told the high court that the merger of seven municipalities and 110 villages with the then BMP to form BBMP was a 'disaster', and its ill-effects are seen in the area of solid waste management in the city which has a population of 1 crore. B'luru's vehicles highest emitters of greenhouse gases: IISc study 44% Of Total Emissions In City Come From Transport Sector, Delhi Second On List With 32% 'BBMP should pay for my medical bills' Woman Who Hurt Her Face After Fall On Pavement Stresses On Need To Fix Accountability More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Nooyi likely to visit AP in April Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi is slated to visit Andhra Pradesh in the first week of April and discuss expansion plans of the company specific to the state with chief minister Chandrababu Naidu. Govt in a fix over introduction of Telangana dialect in textbooks A north-south divide has put the Telangana state government in a fix over introduction of regional dialect in school textbooks from the next academic year. Cyberabad cops trail a blaze The Union ministry of external affairs (MEA) will replicate the passport verification system of the Cyberabad police commissionerate across the country. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		33 fishing boats return to Tamil Nadu after being released by Sri Lankan govt As many as 33 of the 81 Indian fishing boats that were released by the Sri Lankan government recently reached the Tamil Nadu coast on Wednesday morning. Jaya case delays metro inauguration The one thing standing between you and the promised ride: the disproportionate wealth case against former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Upper caste men 'urinate' in dalit youth's mouth in Tamil Nadu The incident happened during a temple festival at Karuvanur in Krishnagiri district. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		India's booming stalk market Right now, the world can't stop talking about the Indian male psyche. B'wood tells you that a Raanjhanaa or Tere Naam is extreme, but what about dudes who grew up on the standard `stalker' template of filmi romance? New policy to quicken riverfront land acquisition Before the amendments to the Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Resettlement Act 2013 come into force, the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) is speeding up land acquisition that was pending for widening the project boundary on both the banks of the river. Man held with gold at airport The Air Intelligence Unit of the customs department held a Mumbai-based man at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport for smuggling 1.05 kg gold, worth Rs 27.37 lakh, late on Monday night. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Dist lawyers to collect Rs 1 cr for killed lawyer's family The District Court Bar Association will collect Rs 1 crore to help family members of lawyer Nabi Ahmad who was allegedly killed by sub-inspector Shailendra Singh on court premise. Automatic weather station to come up at MNNIT Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) – the lone NIT of the state – will soon get a state-of-the-art remote automatic weather station on its campus. No boundary wall to protect women hostellers in AU The women hostel area on Allahabad University campus continues to face encroachment even after the authorities have spent around Rs 1 crore to construct boundary walls for the safety of the girls living in hostels. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Human-animal conflict touches jumbo figures It's raging war between humans and jumbos! While 685 elephants died in past 11 years, mainly because of humans, the animals killed 660 people and injured 272 during the same period. Naveen 'chief conspirator' in Talabira-II: Cong State Congress president Prasad Harichandan on Tuesday described chief minister Naveen Patnaik as the 'chief conspirator' in allocation of Talabira-II coal block to Hindalco (Aditya Birla Group). Morning classes in all schools from next month With temperature touching 39 degrees in the second week of March, the school and mass education department on Tuesday announced morning classes in all schools from April. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		CM skirts question on 2008 tiger crisis in Panna reserve For the first time in six years since Panna tiger reserve (PTR) lost 30 tigers, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan parried a question on action against officials responsible for the 2008 crisis. Narmada pipelines laid, but industrial area still parched With summers almost there, Govindpura Industrial area remains parched as it endlessly waits for Narmada water supply. Bhopal State now enemy property, Centre moves to vest control Union home ministry has initiated a process to vest control of properties of the erstwhile Bhopal State under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bus strike called off in Chandigarh Bus services across Haryana were paralyzed on Tuesday as employees of Haryana Roadways went on a day-long strike to protest against the government's decision to grant long route permits to private transporters. Bus strike hits commuters hard in Chandigarh Passengers travelling on Haryana roadways buses, especially the Volvo services, were the worst-hit due to the strike by various unions of Haryana Roadways workers on Tuesday. Stones thrown at Kisan Express near Chandigarh Unidentified persons pelted stones at Kisan Express, which connects Bathinda with Delhi via Sirsa, near Mayyar village of Hisar district on Tuesday.The train had come from Delhi and was headed to Bathinda. More Chandigarh News»

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