[wanabidii] News Digest: Inflation under check, agriculture a challenge: Jaitley

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		Saturday, May 23, 2015
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		Business
		Inflation under check, agriculture a challenge: Jaitley Asked about the challenges facing the economy, the finance minister said global economic situation and domestic agrarian scenario were a challenge. Govt plans new subsidy rules to push ONGC stake sale India plans to reform rules governing the level of discounts upstream state oil firms including ONGC offer to retailers, a senior finance ministry official said on Friday, a move that could expedite the sale of a stake in the company. Goa government to raise finance through government stocks The Goa government will borrow Rs 150 crore through sale of 10-year Goa government stock (securities) on May 26. More Business News»

		Environment
		Japan to give $400mn to Pacific islands for climate change Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday pledged $453 million in aid to Pacific island nations to help them combat climate change and natural disasters. Pench Tiger Reserve scores conservation goal with football In a unique initiative, the Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, has taken to football to conserve tigers by organizing camps with youth groups from protected areas. Platform for cities and cos for their climate actions by UN As the world is looking for various options to galvanise different forces for taking actions against the challenges of climate change, the United Nations (UN) has launched a unique platform where companies, cities, regions and investors will be able to directly register their "climate action commitments" and show to the global community what all they are doing to face the common threat of global warming. More Environment News»

		World
		Myanmar president signs off on controversial population law The Population Control Health Care Bill — drafted under pressure from hard-line Buddhist monks with a staunchly anti-Muslim agenda — was passed by parliamentarians last month. 29 militants killed in Pakistan's Balochistan At least 29 militants including those of the dreaded Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan outfit have been killed in military operations in the country's restive Balochistan province during the past one month. US Senate passes bill on fast-track trade authority for Obama In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the US Senate overcame bitter divisions and approved a bill that gives him the authority to swiftly negotiate and forge international trade pacts. More World News»

		Science
		Memories influence our choice of food: Study The stronger our memory is of a certain food, the more likely we are to choose it - even if it is the more unattractive option, according to a new study. Dogs have been man's best friend longer than we thought Dogs may have been domesticated by humans about 27,000 to 40,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought, according to a new analysis of ancient wolf DNA. Self-destructing devices to help reduce e-waste Scientists have developed electronic devices that can self-destruct on demand when heated, a step towards reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing. More Science News»

		Technology
		Moto E 4G vs Lenovo A6000 Plus: Which one to buy If you are in the market for a compact budget smartphone, then Motorola’s 4G-enabled Moto E (Gen 2) and Lenovo’s A6000 Plus will right on top of your list. So, read on to find out which one you should buy, Moto E 4G or Lenovo A6000 Plus. Timex Ironman Move X20 review Is the Move X20 the perfect fitness band you’ve been waiting for? We try to find out in our review. Forever online, PM Narendra Modi most accessible of all A year on, his tweets in Chinese or Korean, the Weibo account, or a selfie with Li Keqiang are no thumb-stoppers but for the common man, the PM is accessible. More Technology News»

		Education
		Zilla parishad school students in Kolhapur to sport colourful uniforms The primary education department of the Kolhapur zilla parishad has selected the colours for the school uniforms for the government-run schools in 12 talukas of the district. No Rajasthan govt school makes it to RBSE merit list In a setback to government schools, no student made into the merit list of commerce and science Class XII board results, which were announced on Friday. Rajasthan's commerce topper aspires to be a lawyer Inspired by judicial activism in India, Rajat Goyal, who stood first in Class XII commerce exams by securing 97.4% has decided to take a one-year break. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra cabinet cracks down on entertainment tax offenders The Maharashtra cabinet has decided to amend entertainment tax rules to allow for more effective recovery. Maharashtra cabinet clears stricter laws against illegal mineral mining The Maharashtra cabinet has decided to increase the fine for the mining and transport of minerals without government permissions. The cabinet also decided that the vehicles used for such illegal transport should be seized. Maharashtra CM's wife's car meets with an accident A cement mixer dashed a car in which Amruta, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was travelling. Nobody was injured in the accident, said Worli police. More Mumbai News»

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		Bangalore
		Pavitra Halkatti's brunch date at Bene, Bengaluru When cities socialites caught up Blood and tears fuel PU protest At the end of the protest by students and parents over irregularities in the II PU results, there was blood on the premises of the Department of PreUniversity Education (DPUE) on Friday . IPS officer was guest of lottery kingpin for a night The investigation into the alleged nexus between lottery kingpin Pari Rajan and a top city police officer has uncovered shocking details. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Minor gang-raped, murdered in Rangareddy In a glaring reminder that roads continue to remain unsafe for women in Telangana, a 15-year-old tribal girl was abducted, gang-raped and murdered by five miscreants in Rangareddy district on late Thursday evening. Revellers party at Liquids in Hyderabad Revellers party at Liquids in Hyderabad Launch of Chilax, The Rooftop Lounge in Hyderabad Launch of Chilax, The Rooftop Lounge in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Panneerselvam did his duty to his Amma, if not to the state Not many in the AIADMK would have wanted to be in 64-year-old Ottakara Thevar Panneerselvam's shoes and fewer still envied his responsibilities. Traffic comes to a standstill on Amma's day out Normally, 25-year-old D Yuvaraj takes barely 20 minutes to commute by bus from his house in Saidapet to his office on Anna Salai. Posters hail Jaya, thank `Lord' Kumaraswamy “Victory for Amma,“ screamed a hoarding on Anna Salai. At the bottom, it added: “Praises to the almighty Lord Kumaraswamy.“ The message was not lost on people who have been busy discussing Justice Kumaraswamy's verdict acquitting Jayalalithaa. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat's tourist inflow up by 13.5% in 2014-15 The efforts by Gujarat’s tourism department seem to be paying off as the number of spiritual tourists and leisure travelers sharing ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ has risen in the last one year. Gujarat Technological University to host first national workshop on smart cities Gujarat Technological University (GTU) Graduate School of Smart Cities Development (GSSCD), first-of-its-kind in Asia, has announced a national professional training workshop on smart cities development. The workshop is scheduled to be held from July 10 to 12 at GTU. NGT rejects review plea of farmers against Nirma Cement plant in Mahuva, Gujarat The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected the review application of farmers from Mahuva in Bhavnagar against the Nirma Ltd's cement plant. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Mid day meal during summer vacation The Mid Day Meal Authority has decided to distribute meals to all children of drought-affected districts through madrassas and schools in which they are enrolled. Anti-ragging undertaking must in Allahabad University Every student seeking admission to the Allahabad University in the new academic session and his/her parents would have to submit a duly signed undertaking authorizing authorities to initiate suitable action if found involved in any kind of ragging. Driver killed in bid to loot Rs 50 lakh The driver of a van of State Bank of India carrying Rs 50 lakh in cash from the main branch to Dubey Ka Purwa village in Pratapgarh district was killed when two miscreants opened fire and tried to loot the cash. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Maoists threaten to punish Cong leader Maoist posters were spotted at several places in Rayagada district on Friday, a day after director general of police Sanjeev Marik reviewed the extremist situation in Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput districts at Koraput. Govt for playground in every panchayat The state government on Friday mooted playground in each gram panchayat and swimming pool in every district headquarters at a cost of Rs 400 crore. All 18 accused freed in '05 twin murders Eighteen people, including gangster Anil Chhotray, who were arrested in connection with the sensational murders of two contractors near Prachi Division office here in 2005, were on Friday given a clean chit by a court. More Bhubaneswar News»

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		Chandigarh
		Sexual harassment case: Home guard jawan discharged Punjab home guard Sukhwinder Singh, posted at Chehratta in Amritsar district, was on Friday discharged from duty on charges of harassing and making obscene gestures at a UK national on board an Amritsar-Delhi train. Rohtang Pass: SC seeks HP govt reply against NGT order The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from Himachal Pradesh government on a plea challenging the order of green tribunal banning the entry of all diesel and petrol tourist vehicles in Rohtang pass till August 14 and limiting the number of vehicles entering the area to 1,000 per day. Narayan Sai named in attempt to murder case Panipat police has named Narayan Sai, son of self styled godman Asaram Bapu, in an attempt to murder case registered into the attack on Mahender Chawla. More Chandigarh News»

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