[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex jumps 147 pts as foreign investors resume buying

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, July 03, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex jumps 147 pts as foreign investors resume buying The benchmark BSE sensex today rose by 147 points to again rally past 28,000-mark, largely driven by gains in banking and capital goods stocks on renewed buying interest by foreign investors and higher government spending. Services sector contracts for 2nd month in June: HSBC Services sector contracted for the second consecutive month in June as new orders declined for the first time in 14 months, an HSBC survey said on Friday. Gold ends steady; silver recovers on industrial demand After three-day losing run, gold prices held steady at Rs 26,500 per ten grams at the bullion market on Friday on scattered buying activity by jewellers. More Business News»

		Environment
		Eco-friendly plastic could reduce dependency on fossil fuels Indian scientists have created an environmentally-friendly material from renewable natural marine resources that could eventually replace the fossil fuel-derived plastics commonly used in a variety of applications. New species of songbirds evolving in Western Ghats Interspersed with "sky islands" and large valleys, the unique topography of Western Ghats is aiding evolution of new species of songbirds, a recent study shows. NGT seeks list of offenders dumping waste on rly tracks Irked by the filth around railway tracks, the National Green Tribunal on Thursday slammed the Railways and directed it to submit a list of offenders who have refused to pay fine and dumped waste on the tracks. More Environment News»

		World
		Explosion at chemical plant in South Korea, 6 dead An explosion at a chemical plant in South Korea killed six workers on Friday, fire officials said. Pakistan army train accident death toll rises to 17 Pakistan's military said on Friday that the death toll from an accident to a special train that plunged into a canal because of a bridge collapse has risen to 17. Syrian army bombards rebels in Aleppo Syrian government forces mounted heavy air strikes on Friday against rebel positions in and around the northern city of Aleppo, the focus of an insurgent offensive aimed at capturing areas controlled by President Bashar al-Assad. More World News»

		Science
		Dark matter map to reveal universe's secrets Surveying how dark matter is distributed and how the distribution changes over time is essential to understanding the role of dark energy that controls the expansion of the universe, feel researchers. New Pluto images puzzle scientists NASA's New Horizon spacecraft has captured stunning coloured images of Pluto as it gets ready for a close flyby of the mysterious planet system on July 14. Solar-powered plane breaks solo flight record across Pacific to Hawaii A Swiss man attempting to circumnavigate the globe with an aircraft powered only by the sun's energy has broken a world record for the longest non-stop solo flight, the project team said on Thursday. More Science News»

		Technology
		13 tech jobs that pay at least $130,000 There's little doubt that technology-related jobs, whether building software or managing a network, are in demand and pay well. Google India to launch new Android One phone on July 14 Google has gone back to the drawing board for Android One and come up with a version 2.0 as it were. Nationwide Mobile Number Portability to be rolled out today Mobile Number Portability will allow customers to keep their existing mobile phone numbers while shifting between states and circles More Technology News»

		Education
		Tharoor writes to DU VC seeking review of weightage policy Congress leader and former MoS in Union HRD ministry Shashi Tharoor has sought Delhi University Vice Chancellor's intervention in reviewing the marks weightage policy for state board students seeking admission to its colleges. HC asks authority to take decision on disputed questions in CLAT 2015 The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the authority which conducts the Common Law Admission Test to take a decision on disputed questions in the 2015 examination paper. Watch out! All CBSE 'schools' may not be affiliated in Bhubaneswar Shortage of quality and affordable schools in the city has led to mushrooming of a large number of 'fraud' institutes, running without affiliation of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai Metro One services to remain suspended for seven and half hours on 5th July, 2015 Mumbai Metro One services would remain suspended for seven and half hours on July 5 as the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will carry out a statutory safety inspection on the 11.4km Mumbai Metro One corridor connecting Versova with Ghatkopar. Jumbo rail block on WR suburban line on Sunday There will be jumbo block on the slow and Harbour lines between Bandra and Andheri on Sunday. Nalasopara tea vendor ropes in teen son to rob cellphones The 35-year-old accused runs a tea stall in Santosh Bhuvan in Nalasopara (east). On Tuesday, they entered the Krishna Enterprises showroom to 'buy' a cellphone. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin played a surprise set at a lounge in Delhi Coldplay frontman and multi-Grammy award winner Chris Martin (right), who’s currently in India on a charity initiative, played a surprise set at a lounge in Delhi. HRD ministry refuses to intervene in Stephen's molestation row Ministry officials, however, said that the college has been asked to "expedite its probe to ensure justice is done". Maran denies 770 BSNL lines, cites RTI reply Maran was questioned by CBI at its headquarters here in connection with the illegal use of 770 high capacity BSNL data lines for family-run Sun TV, leading to a loss f rupees to the exchequer. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Ganesh, Erica Fernandes at the audio launch of Buguri in Bengaluru The movie also stars Richa Panai BBMP election put off by eight weeks On Friday, Supreme Court put off the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike election 2015 by eight weeks. 17 days on, they bask in the comfort of home Deserted for over two weeks, apartments in Block C of Queen's Corner resonated with laughter. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cops dress up for iftar party in Hyderabad Cops dress up for iftar party in Hyderabad Tide of protest against KFC on the rise The controversy over the safety of Kentucky Fried Chicken went up a notch on Thursday. After metro, SRDP to eat up 800 properties After acquiring nearly 1,500 properties for the metro rail project, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is now gearing up to bulldoze another 800 properties in some of the prime localities for the much hyped Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Man found dead near Tiruvallur, four friends detained A 22-year-old man was found dead with stab injuries at Manallur bus stand in Tiruvallur district on Friday morning. Man held for sexually abusing minor daughter in Tamil Nadu The man tied a mangalsutra on his daughter’s neck at nights and told the other family members that she was his second wife. Cop among two arrested for trying to break into bank in Tamil Nadu Two persons, including a policeman, were arrested on Thursday night for attempting to break into a co-operative bank at Kayatharu in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No Construction Without NoC In And Around Scantuary The notification issued by the Government of Gujarat notification to regulate illegal construction around the Gir, Girnar, Matiyala and Paniya sanctuaries has also banned erecting tents or tent shaped structures without the permission of the Chief Wildlife warden. MPHIl and PHD examination of August 1 Entrance test for the MPHil and PHD course for the Gujarat University will be held on August 1. Allotment of seats for Degree Engineering declared The first allotment of seats for the Degree Engineering course was declared on Friday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Balkhadia gang attacks cops, 3 hurt Two policemen and a contractual driver were injured in an attack on patrol party by Sudesh Patel alias Balkhar alias Balkharia gang near Markundi jungle of Chitrakoot on Thursday evening. Release of water floods rivers The release of water into Ghaghra, Saryu and Sharda rivers from the barrages continues due to the heavy rain on the mountains. HC declines to interfere in HCBA poll process The Allahabad High Court on Thursday declined to interfere in the ongoing election process of Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA), saying that since the election process has already started, it cannot be interfered with. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		New Jharsuguda collectorate opens in Odisha Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated four district offices in Jharsuguda and laid foundation stones of three development projects here. Police raid Maoist hideout in Deogarh Security forces and Maoists were engaged in a fierce gunbattle in the forests of Barkote in Deogarh district, around 300 km from here, on Thursday. AIIMS Bhubaneswar cautions against fake jobs The AIIMS Bhubaneswar has cautioned job aspirants against cheats, seeking application and processing fee by sending false emails and making fraudulent telephone calls. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Additional AG appointment: Fake order uploaded on government portal in Bhopal Uploading of fake order on government website about appointment of Arvind Dudhawat, a lawyer from Gwalior, as additional advocate general has prompted state law department to order a probe. Diggaj and Arelyuh painting exhibitions held in Bhopal A rooftop art gallery exhibition Diggaj and another name Arelyuh at Bharat Bhavan have been giving the city’s art enthusiasts an opportunity to experience a wide variety of artworks. Five-day film festival 'Ekagra' commences with Mrinal Sen's Bengali gem 'Bhuvan Shome' in Bhopal Ekagra, a five-day film festival, commenced with the film Bhuvan Shome, directed by renowned filmmaker Mrinal Sen, at Bharat Bhavan. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Special pre-departure session for students leaving for France As part of its efforts to enhance student mobility towards France, the Embassy of France invests considerable effort in the initiative through Campus France. CPI flags drug menace, terms situation alarming CPI's national council on Thursday flagged the issue of drug menace in the state, terming it an alarming situation. E-Stamping facility launched in Chandigarh The Digital India Week in Chandigarh finally kicked off with the launch of e-Stamping in the city, as UT's adviser to the administrator, Vijay Kumar Dev, on Thursday launched the e-Stamping service from the e-Sampark centre of Sector 21. More Chandigarh News»

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