[wanabidii] News Digest: 'US must write rules for global trade not China'

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		Saturday, May 09, 2015
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		Business
		'US must write rules for global trade not China' President Barack Obama has strongly argued in favour of an international trade agreement, saying that the US must write the rules for global economy and not China that may put American workers and products at a disadvantage in the absence of a level playing field. PM-Mamata meet: Jute industry expects discussion West Bengal jute industry, which has rendered about one lakh workers jobless, is pinning hopes on today's meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, to end its woes. BP wins right to appeal some Gulf spill claims A US federal appeals court said on Friday BP Plc deserves the right to appellate review of some damage claims awarded to people and businesses in connection with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. More Business News»

		Environment
		More than 20 dead whales found beached in Chile More than 20 whales were found dead and rotting along a rocky coast of southern Chile, maritime officials said Friday, as they tried to determine what killed them and when. Prepare to foot Yamuna clean-up bill in Delhi Applying the ‘polluter pays’ principle, National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday imposed an ‘environmental compensation’ on all households in Delhi which are generating sewage, irrespective of whether they are connected to a sewer or not. Rajasthan CM keen on saving GIB from extinction Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje has said that her government was serious about saving the state bird Great Indian Butard (GIB) from extinction and no stone would be left unturned for this. For this, all efforts would be made locally as well as national and international level. More Environment News»

		World
		Court sentences Mubarak to 3yrs in prison, fine A court has sentenced Egypt's Hosni Mubarak to three years in prison and a fine on corruption charges. WHO declares Liberia Ebola-free The UN health agency on Saturday declared Liberia Ebola-free, hailing the "monumental" achievement in the west African country where the virus has killed more than 4,700 people. Russia stages huge parade to mark WWII victory Russia on Saturday staged a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in a conspicuous show of military might amid a standoff with the West over Ukraine. More World News»

		Science
		Epilepsy drug could help treat Alzheimer's disease A new epilepsy drug holds promise as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, scientists have found. Natural substance to prevent dental plaque identified An amino acid found naturally in meat, poultry, fish and dairy products breaks down dental plaque, which could help millions of people avoid cavities and gum disease, a new research has found. 500 mn years old brain reveals evolution of head A new study has identified one of the oldest fossil brains ever discovered - more than 500 million years old - and used it to help determine how heads first evolved in early animals. More Science News»

		Technology
		9 biggest tech myths debunked Ah, the world of tech myths! Despite countless efforts to kill them, a host of myths continue to persist. Windows 10 is last version of Windows: Microsoft Microsoft says that Windows 10 will be its final release of the iconic operating system that's installed on over 90% of computers. One Plus, Micromax end dispute, OnePlus users to get Cyanogen OTA One Plus users in India will continue to get software updates of CyanogenOS, as the smartphone maker resolved a legal battle with Micromax. More Technology News»

		Education
		Complaint against Gujarat University's commerce faculty dean A Vadaj college lecturer Ashwin Patel lodged a complaint with Gujarat University vice-chancellor alleging that commerce faculty dean N D Shah's guideship in management is illegal. Gujarat board sends notice to Jay Somnath school Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has issued a show-cause notice to Jay Somnath School in Khokhra. Gujarat University graded B by NAAC Gujarat University, the state’s oldest and the largest university has got the ‘B’ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), a body set up in 1998 to assess performance of institutions of higher learning in terms of development of academic, technological and infrastructural facilities. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		One killed, another injured as speeding car ran over them A pavement dweller died while other was injured when a speeding car ran over them at Santacruz-Chembur Link Road on Friday. Sunil Uphadhayay, 30, and his cousin were sleeping on a footpath at SCLR bridge when accused Kamlesh Kemble, 24, lost control of his speeding Toyota Qualis on other side of the road. Cidco to move court to arm itself against demolition drive Cidco will file caveat in high court and many more courts in Thane and Raigad districts to arm itself against moves to delay the ongoing demolition drive. Documents destroyed in fire at builder's office, no one injured A fire broke out on Saturday in a buidling in Vile Parle East, Mumbai, fire officials said here. More Mumbai News»

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		Bangalore
		HC verdict on Jaya appeal on Monday Justice CR Kumaraswamy of the Karnataka high court will pronounce judgment on the criminal appeals filed by former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and three others on Monday. Rs 1,000cr largesse for Bengaluru With BBMP elections just around the corner, the Congress government is set to pamper Bengalureans in the next couple of months. On Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah announced Rs 1,000- crore bonanza for the city - in addition to an equal sum announced by him in the state budget under the Nagarotthana scheme. Mantri, Coremind fined Rs139cr for illegal construction NGT bans new construction projects in B’luru’s wetlands More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hunt on by Andhra CID sleuths to nab kingpin of card cloning gang CID sleuths of Andhra Pradesh have launched a manhunt for a Nigerian, said to be a key member of the debit and credit card cloning gangs operating in the country . Chinese held for trying to buy smuggled red sanders A Chinese national was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in Hyderabad late on Thursday for trying to buy smuggled red sanders. Metro may not chug into Old City Even as the TRS government is seeking to fast track the operationalization of metro rail, the swanky trains appear unlikely to chug into the Old City. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Playing fields - Vellore lifter who found niche in city Former National Weightlifting Champion T Muthu On The Sounds And Sights Of Madras On His First Trip, The Support Of The Fans And More. AIBA wants presidential reference in NJAC case Appointment of at least 125 judges for various high courts is hanging fire due to a constitutional vacuum created by the abolition of the erstwhile collegium system and the delay in the creation of National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), All India Bar Association (AIBA) has complained to President Pranab Mukherjee. TV director plots to kill uncle, hires gang Police are on the lookout for a small-time television serial director who they believe hired a gang to murder his uncle over a property dispute at Valasaravakkam on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahemedabad plastic-cup makers seek concessions following AMC raid Following raids by the civic body targeting sellers and makers of poor quality plastic, the health department saw many representations streaming into the AMC central office at Danapith seeking concessions. AMC removes illegal hoardings The Estate department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s north zone removed 276 hoardings and advertisement boards which were illegally mounted and placed on roads. AMC teams removed such hoarding in India Colony, Saijpur, Naroda Road and Nobel Nagar wards. Tension in Nadiad following murder of ex-councillor Tension gripped Nadiad town, following the killing of former councilor and a BJP Yuva Morcha Minority cell president Sajid Vora. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		An onion a day, keeps the doctor away An onion a day keeps the doctor away. True. Researchers at the Allahabad University have proved that switching over to onion (around Rs 10 per kg) from apple (Rs 120 per kg) will provide the same nutritional value without burning a whole in your pocket. Sultry condition add to heat wave woes After days of intense hot weather conditions, denizens on Friday reeled under sultry weather conditions with humidity level touching season’s highest of 80%. Paper leak: HC tells PSC to take preventive steps Terming the recent paper leakage in PCS (Pre) Exam-2015 as serious lapse, the Allahabad High Court has said that Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) must ensure that in discharge of its constitutional duty it takes serious note of the lapse, and must adopt preventive measures so that such incidents do not recur in future examinations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Respiratory diseases, fever strike Bondas Fever and respiratory ailments have struck Bondas, a particularly vulnerable tribal group in the state. BSE plans action against examiners for faulty marking The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has decided to take stern action against examiners found guilty of faulty evaluation and dereliction of duty. Chaotic parking spells woes for commuters The roadside parking space created jointly by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the police for four-wheelers has brought with it more problems than solutions. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BHEL cheer: Awadhpuri to get police station in month Awadhpuri area of BHEL township would get a new police station in a month’s time. Called Awadhpuri police station, it will cover an area of 10 square km having a population of 1.5 lakh residing in 33 plus colonies in the area. NIA team to visit Ratlam today to question wannabe ISIS militants A team of officers of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials are likely to visit Ratlam on Saturday to interrogate the wannabe ISIS militant Imran Khan and his three accomplices before deciding to take over the case from state police. Crack down on illegal mining in Ken, NGT to Panna admn National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressed concern over illegal sand mining in Ken River in Panna district. NGT has asked district administration and police to crack down on those engaged in unlawful sand mining in a week’s time. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		230 trained at Smart Centre Within a year of its inception, the 'Smart Centre' at National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research (NITTTR), Sector 26, has helped around 70% of its students find mainstream jobs. Doctors SPEAK up to silence unethical practice Kamini.Mehta@timesgroup.The next time when a doctor recommends joint replacement or uterus removal or any surgery, first 'SPEAK' out, as you might be a victim of unethical practice. Cop passes racist remarks, sent to police lines Sector 16 police in-charge sub-inspector Surjit Singh was sent to the police lines as punishment on Friday after he allegedly passed racist remarks against members of a community. More Chandigarh News»

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