[wanabidii] News Digest: Indirect tax collections grow 37.5% in April-June

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		Saturday, July 11, 2015
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		Business
		Indirect tax collections grow 37.5% in April-June Indirect tax revenues grew 37.5 per cent to nearly Rs 1.54 lakh crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal, powered by a robust show in excise collections. Nabard aims for financial literacy in Odisha The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) will launch a financial literacy and awareness programme (FLAP) in 27 districts from Sunday. CG Hotels & Resorts expands footprints in Gujarat CG Hotels & Resorts under The Fern brand has opened a mid scale business hotel, The Fern Residency, at Mundra in Gujarat. More Business News»

		Environment
		Sea levels to rise 20 feet due to climate change Sea levels could rise at least six metres or around 20 feet above current levels if current climate trends continue, says a study analyzing three decades of research on the historic effects of melting polar ice sheets. 140% of Denmark's power need borne by windmills Due to an unusually windy day, wind farms in Denmark managed to produce 140 per cent of the country's electricity needs. Akshardham fined for expansion without clearance The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday slapped a fine on Akshardham temple, amounting to 5% of the property value, for not seeking environmental clearance before expanding its building complex. More Environment News»

		World
		One dead in blast at Italy consulate in Cairo Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar confirmed the death of one person in the blast caused by a bomb that had been planted in a car parked near the consulate in central Cairo. China evacuates thousands ahead of Typhoon Chan-hom Typhoon Chan-hom is expected to hit land Saturday afternoon between the coastal cities of Rui'an and Zhoushan, south of Shanghai, according to China's national weather service. Greek debt crisis: Parliament approves bailout plan Greece's parliament backed the government's reform plan containing austerity measures to win a third bailout early Saturday, but with the government suffering significant losses from dissenting lawmakers. More World News»

		Science
		Chemotherapy equipment dangerous: Study The anti-bacterial silver coating used in chemotherapy catheters actually breaks down the drugs and thus reduces the efficacy of the treatment, a study says. Watch man flying with a jetpack in Beijing A pilot has taken to the skies using a jetpack in Beijing. In latest image from spacecraft, Pluto's strange surface features become clearer In the latest image of Pluto sent by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft surface features of the mysterious dwarf planet are becoming visible for the first time. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple iOS 9 features already available on Android Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 9, its upcoming mobile operating system. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual review Sony’s new Xperia M4 Aqua Dual, priced at Rs 24,990, seems like a fish out of water compared to smartphones by Chinese brands that offer better hardware at much lower prices. Google releases second preview of Android M Google has released a new version of its new Android M operating system. More Technology News»

		Education
		Why many IITians fail to cope with the curriculum after clearing entrance The coaching factories are prime suspects for the drop in quality but exhaustion and family pressure also play key roles. JEE (A) may have subjective paper in 2017 IIT aspirants who cleared their class X exams this year may have to prepare for a subjective paper for their entrance test in 2017. The Joint Admission Board (JAB) of IITs is toying with the idea of having subjective questions in sections of the JEE (Advanced) paper. BMC tells schools to restart RTE admissions More than a month after it discontinued the online admissions for the Right to Education (RTE) Act quota seats, the BMC has started it again. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CR services to get affected due to mega block on Sunday Suburban services will remain disrupted due to mega block on Central Railway on Sunday. Harbour block between GTB Nagar and Mankhurd stations on Sunday There will be a rail block on the Harbour line on Sunday and this could inconvenience scores of passengers. Megablock between Mulund and Matunga stations on Sunday The Central Railway will operate a megablock on the main suburban section on Sunday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Waterlogging woes lead to series of jokes on social media Heavy rain in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida on Saturday led to waterlogging in many areas, disrupting traffic and causing difficulties to commuters. Jeweller shot at in Delhi Unknown car-borne assailants shot a jeweler in Vikas Nagar area of West Delhi on 4aturday afternoon. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Vishal, has been admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay hospital. AAP demands Bassi's resignation over rape of 23-year-old by ASI AAP leader Ashish Khetan said that the crime graph in the national capital has increased because the state's police personnel themselves are involved in criminal activities. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Post Mandur, waste heaps up at Terra Firma landfill Villagers of Gundla halli, Doddabal lapur, have been used to the awful stench, mosquito menace and polluted environs that come from living near a landfill. If government has will to oust Lokayukta, there will always be a way: Hegde Former Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Friday said chief minister Siddaramaiah and his government are showing lack of will in handling the crisis arising out of the alleged extortion racket run by insiders in the anti-corruption watchdog. Foxconn top executives meet startups in Bengaluru Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn’s founder Terry Gou is on a three-city India tour and will be in Bengaluru on Saturday. Part of his high-level delegation was in the city a day ahead of Gou to meet with startups and government officials. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Pushkaralu: No dip, only a shower? The Godavari Pushkaralu in Telangana, set to begin on July 14, may not live up to the hopes of being an event that will rival the Maha Kumbh Mela at Allahabad. The reason, river Godavari is nearly dry at many stretches in the state. ACB banks on Sebastian's phone recordings to nail Naidu Bishop Harry Sebastian’s habit of recording calls in his cellphone might prove to be the nemesis of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Telangana as it is his phone which contains the crucial recording of the telephonic conversation between AP chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson, the complainant in the cash-for-vote case. MCI raps Telangana over stipend collection from medicos The Medical Council of India (MCI) pulled up the Telangana state government over a controversial government order issued earlier this year in May, allowing private medical colleges to collect stipend worth Rs 50 crore from post graduate medicos. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Former Tamil Nadu minister Chendur Pandian dies aged 64 Former Tamil Nadu Hindu religious and charitable endowments minister P Chendur Pandian died of cardiac problems at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Saturday. He was 64. Krishnamurthy Perumal: From umbrella hockey to leading India When he ignored anational camp to join the Madras team on an exposure trip to Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong in 1967, Krishnamurthy Perumal never thought his gamble would pay off. Stable population growth only after 2050 India's decadal population growth rate has declined significantly from 21.54% in 1991-2000 to 17.64% in 2001-11, but the country needs to do much more to promote reproductive rights of girls and women, says Population Foundation of India on the eve of World Population Day on Saturday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Stone pelting at a school in Ahmedabad triggers rumors of kidnapping Rumors created havoc in Bapunagar area of the city after some miscreants fled after pelting stones at a municipal school in Bapunagar. Ahmedabad police chief gives one month ultimatum to cops to perform The crime conference held at the Police headquarters on Friday had to be cut short as rumors of kidnapping of three children from a school in Bapunagar and two groups of the same community clashing in the walled city area spread like wild fire in the city. Stay on Sharma's arrest till Tuesday Additional sessions judge H J Joshi on Friday stayed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) from arresting suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma till Tuesday in response to his anticipatory bail plea. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU decentralized hostel admission process begins Following the decision to decentralize the admission process in various hotels of Allahabad University, the varsity authorities have begun the admission process. 2015-16 exams: UP Board begins online registrations The world's biggest examination conducting body, the UP Board, has started the process for online registration of students taking class 10 and 12 examinations for academic year 2015-16. With Eid round the corner, Roshanbagh wears festive look Markets in Roshanbagh area come alive when others in the city pull their shutters down. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		First AI flight with international fliers takes off from Bhubaneswar The Biju Patnaik airport on Friday took the first crucial steps towards fulfilling its 'international' dream when Air India flight (AI 078) flew with 38 overseas passengers to Delhi. Kidney disease hits Cuttack blocks Kailash Nayak, a native of Paikapadapatna village in Narsinghpur block in Cuttack district, has become a burden on his family. Traffic campaign in Cuttack soon The regional transport office and commissionerate of police will soon launch a crackdown on people using fancy horns and designer number plates that are banned under law. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Priyanka Chopra, Prakash Jha address the media at 'Gangaajal 2' press conference in Bhopal A couple of days before the shooting of Prakash Jha’s Gangaajal 2 wrapped up, the film’s cast got together to interact with the media in the city. Toilets in schools: 18 districts miss target in MP Despite tall claims made by school education minister Paras Jain last year, 18 districts in state are yet to complete target of school toilets. Historical mela hosted for women, by women at Gohar Mahal in Bhopal A four-day long Meena Bazaar is currently on at Gohar Mahal, to the delight of women from across the city. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Metro may run beyond Sohana and Panchkula The two Metro corridors planned from Mullanpur to Panchkula and Chandigarh to Sohana could be extended further in a phased manner to facilitate more people of adjoining and nearby areas. Cops file plea to cancel FIR against Dimpy, son Chandigarh Police have sought cancellation of an FIR registered against controversial former Youth Congress president, Vijay Pal Singh Dimpy, and his son Virender Singh, in the Arms Act and assault case registered in January, raising eyebrows. Make CCTV cams a must in school buses: HC to Punjab Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday directed the Punjab government to amend its 'Safe School Vahan Policy' and include provisions that make hydraulic doors and CCTV cameras compulsory in school buses. More Chandigarh News»

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