[wanabidii] News Digest: Cairn India, Vedanta boards to meet amid merger speculation

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		Saturday, June 13, 2015
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		Business
		Cairn India, Vedanta boards to meet amid merger speculation The boards of oil company Cairn India and its parent Vedanta Ltd will meet on Sunday. Appreciating dollar, oil, commodities slow forex growth Strengthening dollar, crude oil and commodity prices, coupled with a downfall in foreign investors' sentiment, has led to a slowdown in the growth of India's foreign exchange reserves. CII welcomes recovery of economy A major positive is the turnaround of the consumer goods segment, especially the consumer durables sector which has displayed positive growth after being in the red during the last year. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT order on water release in Yamuna cheers activists The governments of UP, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh were also directed to interact with an official panel led by Shashi Shekhar to sort out the issue of minimal release of water in the Yamuna. Just 1 lab in Tamil Nadu for pesticide test Horticulture forms an integral part of Tamil Nadu's economy. With around 11.4 lakh hectares of farmland, there was a yield of 191.32 lakh tonnes of horticultural crop in the state in 2013-14 fiscal. Polar bears develop taste for dolphins as Arctic warms Norwegian scientists have seen polar bears eating dolphins in the Arctic for the first time ever and blame global warming for the bears expanding their diet. More Environment News»

		World
		Taliban kill 20 police officers in Afghanistan Taliban militants have been targeting vulnerable police checkpoints across the country since launching their summer offensive in April. ISIS is winning the social media war, US concludes An internal state department assessment paints a dismal picture of the efforts by the Obama administration and its foreign allies to combat the Islamic State’s message machine, portraying a fractured coalition that cannot get its own message straight. 6 Yemeni prisoners shifted from Guantanamo to Oman Six Yemenis held for more than a decade at the US military prison at Guantanamo have been flown to Oman for resettlement, the Pentagon said on Saturday, the latest step in President Barack Obama's slow push to close the facility. More World News»

		Science
		New treatment for bone loss discovered Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), Florida, have developed a method to manipulate a protein that could result in the development of new bone-forming cells in patients suffering from bone loss. Are you an isomniac? Your tweets can tell Scientists ha-ve developed a "digital phenotype" or a baseline profile of what a person suffering from insomnia or other sleep disorders "looks" like on Twitter. World's first penis transplant patient to become a father A young South African man who had the world's first successful penis transplant last December has impregnated his girlfriend, the doctor who led the surgery said on Friday. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 hot smartphones launched recently in India The month of May witnessed the launch of several new smartphones. Here’s the list of 10 hottest smartphones that were unveiled recently in the Indian market. Buyer's guide: Digital cameras under Rs 15,000 If you are looking for greater control over shutter speed, aperture, exposure, etc, then opt for a 'bridge' camera. LG G Watch Urbane review: Headturner We used the watch for more than two weeks to find out if it is the perfect smartwatch. More Technology News»

		Education
		US may allow foreign students to stay for 6 years after degree  If American corporations can't hire H1-Bs, they can hire H1-wannabes. How job givers slammed the doors on Irani Union HRD minister Smriti Irani said that it is possible for anybody to overcome the disadvantage of an underprivileged background through firm resolve and the blessing of elders. Flawless and fearless with word punch "Hello everyone. I am Kirti Johri. I am a learner with Teach India in BNS Shakurpur. I remember my first day..." More Education News»

		Mumbai
		950 personnel to patrol Konkan Railway for monsoon safety During monsoon, the Konkan Railway (KR) will conduct a 24x7 patrolling to ensure safety along the track. Around 950 personnel will patrol the stretch from Kolad to Thokur, officials said. Central Railway to save Rs 1.44 crore through rainwater harvesting The Central Railway will save Rs 1.44 crore per annum through rain water harvesting, officials said. Two summer specials from Sainagar Shirdi The Central Railway will run two summer special trains between Sainagar Shirdi and Kacheguda to clear the extra rush of passengers during summer season. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Dust storm, rain hits Delhi; brings relief from heat A sudden change in weather brought respite to the residents of the national capital as gusts of wind carrying thick dust blew across the region this afternoon. Rain offers much needed relief to Delhiites from heat Overcast conditions coupled with dust storm and rain on Saturday offered little relief to Delhiites reeling under hot and humid conditions even as the mercury reached a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius. Somnath Bharti denies wife's charges Bharti said he will appear before the Commission wherever he had to and "when a legitimate" need arose. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Builders, manpower providers form 65% of service tax evaders in city Have you ever wondered what happened to the money you give for service tax while buying a property? It seems not all builders are paying that to the government. Karnataka HC stays transfer of MIMS Director The Karnataka high court has stayed the transfer of Dr Pushpa Sarkar, Director, Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) as Head of Department, Department of Bio-Chemistry, Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences. Karnataka HC stays transfer of a Hanuman temple property at the behest of a Minister The Karnataka high court has stayed the transfer of a Bengaluru based temple's property in favour of a Chamarajanagar based Shiva temple , based on the recommendation made by a sitting Minister who also happens to be district in charge minister of Chamarajanagr. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Ganga Raju is Andhra Cricket Association boss again Gokaraju Ganga Raju will once again call the shots at Andhra Cricket Association (ACA). CPI backs lorry owners' stir Communist Party of India (CPI), Andhra Pradesh division extended its support to the indefinite strike called by lorry owners and petrol bunks from June 23 at a meeting in the city on Friday. New furore over minister remarks on grama kantham lands Keeping the issue of acquisition of grama kantham lands boiling, municipal administration minister P Narayana said that they will take a final call on the matter only after receiving the comprehensive survey report. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Muslim yoga teacher says community should not ignore proven benefits For a New Yorker, the evening yoga class may help her unwind after a hectic day on Wall Street. But, for Jahir Hussain, a tailor by profession in Chennai, a stretching session is a must so he can get up on time the next day for his morning prayers. Fusion puts Tamil bhakti music on global stage Susheela Raman's gyrations and music may be unconventional; but she conveys essence of genre to world listener Court to decide if last year's Class 12 students can seek MBBS seats this year The possibility of a large number of students, who cleared Class 12 last year with high scores, joining the race for MBBS seats this year could queer the pitch for those who passed out recently. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat government to evaluate class 3 employees based on performance Setting aside the age old custom of writing annual confidential reports (ACRs), now the government has decided to assess the work of their class 3 employees through a comprehensive performance based evaluation system assessing their work output, personal attributes and functional competency. BSc admission to be tougher in Gujarat University Getting admission into Bachelor of Science (BSc) colleges will be difficult than getting admission into degree engineering course. 3rd placement fair for pharmacy students get underway The two day third centralized placement fair for the pharmacy students of the Gujarat Technological University began from Saturday at the GTU’s Chandkheda campus. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Chowkidars to lead anti-crime drive in rural Kaushambi Unable to check spiraling crime graph, Kaushambi police has once again turned to chowkidars to put a tab on anti-social elements of the district. SRTC plan to upgrade depots jolted Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) plan to upgrade bus depots in the state as ‘commercial hubs’ received a setback after it failed to get any response from popular mega-retail chains of the private sector. 2 dalit youth shot, 4 injured over payment of Rs 4 A petty dispute over payment of Rs 4 turned ugly when some upper caste people opened fire, killing two Dalit youths and injuring four others in Mohddinpur village in Ghoorpur, 25 km from the district headquarters on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cuttack structure not a tunnel: Cuttack Municipal Corporation A tunnel-like structure discovered during a road digging work at Kathagada Sahi here on May 20 is probably part of an underground sewerage and drainage system constructed during the British period. Operation Muskaan from July 1 to rescue missing kids in Odisha After 'Operation Smile', police are all set to launch 'Operation Muskaan' from July 1 to rescue missing children from the state.The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) last month wrote to all states ordring such drives. Cops to quiz Iyer's friend on hotel stay Police have decided to summon and interrogate Chitra Athwani, friend of Deccan Chronicle's vice-chairman P K Iyer, who was staying in the Trident Hotel in a room booked in her name for several days. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Four persons burnt to death in Gwalior Four persons were burnt to death and the same number of people sustained burn injuries in an incident of fire in Gwalior around 1.30 am on Saturday. Shivraj posters violate SC directive: State Cong MP Congress has objected to display of posters of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at public expense stating it a violation of Supreme Court guidelines issued on May 13. MPPEB scam: A yr after FIR, no action against CMs associate A year after an FIR was filed against eight people including chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's close associate Gulab Singh Kirar, Gwalior police failed to proceed with their investigations in the case. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Make Sri Guru Granth Sahib as owner of Pak Gurdwaras and properties' In pursuance of its demand to bring Pakistan Gurdwaras out of control of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) , Delh Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has written a letter to Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif to make Sri Guru Granth Sahib as the owner of the Gurdwaras in Pakistan. The hands that helped for 40 years Saurabh.Prashar@timesgroup.Hundreds worked along with Nek Chand when he built Rock Garden.Panni Mutho was one of them.And, he had been doing that for last 40 years. Nek Chand's work of art lives on Manasi Singh & Praneet Soni | Nek Chand may have passed away, but the 'kingdom' he left behind continues to enthrall people making them appreciate the beauty and serenity of Rock Garden. More Chandigarh News»

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