[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex extends gains for 2nd week, up 122 points

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		Saturday, August 08, 2015
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		Business
		Sensex extends gains for 2nd week, up 122 points In a choppy market, the BSE benchmark sensex extended gains for the second straight week on persistent buying at select counters as retirement fund manager Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) entered stock market through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Thursday. China's July exports fall 8.3%, misses forecasts Chinese exports fell far more than expected in July, along with imports, reinforcing expectations that the government will roll out more stimulus to support the world's second-largest economy. Nalco to set up $2.6bn Iran aluminium complex National Aluminium Co Ltd (Nalco) wants to set up an aluminium smelter and an associated power plant in Iran worth as much as $2.6 billion, its boss said, once sanctions against the country start to be lifted. More Business News»

		Environment
		Did ancient flood volcanoes trigger climate change? Nasa scientists have found evidence pointing towards ancient flood volcanoes to be reason for altered climate. Sow seeds of low-cost food with 2 new alternative farming methods Techniques to aid creation of safe fare for daily intake South Africa, Namibia criticize airline ban on animal trophies Some African countries that allow hunting have criticized a decision by a number of international airlines to ban the transport of parts of animals killed in hunts. More Environment News»

		World
		Father of arson attack Palestinian toddler dies of injuries The father of a Palestinian toddler killed last week when their home was firebombed by Jewish extremists died Saturday of his injuries from the attack, which triggered Palestinian protests and an international outcry. US jury convicts 'Soviet Taliban' in terror cases A former Soviet army officer accused of being a Taliban fighter was found guilty of terrorism charges on Friday by a federal jury in Richmond, Virginia, a court official said. 4 booked in Bangladesh blogger hacking case Niloy Chakrabarty Neel, 40, popularly known by his pen name Niloy Neel, was killed yesterday by assailants inside his fifth-floor flat in the capital Dhaka where he lived with his family. More World News»

		Science
		This is what happens to our bodies when we die Death is an inescapable yet fascinating process, and the only ones who can explain that are the ones who deal with it on a daily basis. Ebola vaccine found effective in monkeys A single dose of an experimental Ebola virus (EBOV) vaccine, currently undergoing testing in humans, completely protects monkeys against the current outbreak strain, when given at least seven days before exposure, scientists have found. Study puts high-rises on fault line In April, as email alerts ricocheted with the news appeared that an large earthquake of magnitude 7.8 had shaken Nepal near its capital, Kathmandu, experts somberly expected a toll comparable to the roughly 85,000 who died in 2005 when a smaller earthquake struck a more sparsely populated area in the Kashmir region. More Science News»

		Technology
		Boost for 'Make in India': Foxconn to invest $5 billion in Maharashtra Foxconn founder Terry Gou said the company, the world's largest contract maker of electronic products, was looking for local partners for the planned facility in Maharashtra. 11 hardest Google job interview questions It’s one of the most competitive companies in the world to get a job with –- so what are Google’s interview questions like? What Steve Jobs taught me about being a son and a father Among the morals I scribbled down in my mind one that stood out began with a story involving Steve Jobs. More Technology News»

		Education
		BHU signs MoU with Kyoto, Shimane varsities Banaras Hindu University (BHU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kyoto and Shimane universities of Japan on Friday to promote research activities and to facilitate student and faculty exchange programmes. Telangana to overhaul education system; put in place CBSE model at inter level As part of the Telangana government's plans to bring about sweeping reforms in the education system, offi cials said it will do away with marks at the intermediate level and instead introduce a grading system from the next academic year. Govt dispels IIMs' fear of losing autonomy IIMs seem to be slowly getting convinced that the proposed IIM Bill does not infringe on their autonomy and government has agreed to revisit some of the clauses to address whatever concerns still remain. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. unleashes 'Fun Motorcycle Revolution' in Mumbai Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) unleashed a ‘Fun Motorcycle Revolution’ across the country. Honda RevFest 2015, a grand auto extravaganza, was held simultaneously across eight cities for the first time in India. Maharashtra govt signs MoU with Foxconn The Maharashtra government today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Foxconn to set up a US 5 billion dollars semi-conductor unit at Talegaon near Pune. Railways to commence Suvidha Express between CST-Patna from August 9 Railways will commence regular service of Suvidha Superfast Express train between Patna and Mumbai from Sunday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Filling a form can get you a fancy bike! Pernod Ricard had come up with a promotional offer for Jameson True Irish Spirit Music Cds at the Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport, in partnership with Delhi Duty Free, which was a part of their campaign called ‘The Irish Spirit Meets The Free Spirit’. Mobile phones banned in office but these Gurgaon employees don't mind Several offices in Gurgaon have a ‘no mobile phone’ policy during office hours. While that irks some, many employees thank the companies for it as it has helped them kick smartphone addiction 'Mermaids' and 'champagne chandeliers' are Delhi's latest firang obsession Delhi’s obsession with white skin has reached bizarre levels, with firang models dressed as ‘live decor’ – mermaids, fountains, tables – in huge demand at weddings More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Fugitive Bannanje Raja is finally in Bengaluru cops' net A six-member special team led by additional commissioner of police (West) CH Pratap Reddy will fly to Morocco to bring back Rajendra Kumar alias Bannanje Raja, 47, who fled the country in 1998. 8-hour power battle plays out in Karaga temple yard For the first time in decades, the traditional Friday puja, held especially during the month of Ashada, did not take place at the Dharamaraya Devasthana in Thigalarpet. When the royals arrived to see their past in full bloom Hey, there's the maha raja. Let's take a selfie with him,'' exclaimed Nandan R, a class 5 student, in Lalbagh on Friday . The boy was among the many visitors who thronged the botanical garden that opened its gates to a world of floral delight on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hussainsagar clean-up back to square one Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's dream of cleaning up Hussainsagar is unlikely to turn reality anytime soon. After exploring various options, including emptying the lake, the state administration is headed back to the drawing board on bringing the water body back to life. Government to sell affordable liquor from October 1 The Telangana government has decided to sell 'affordable' liquor in sealed bottles from October 1. Government to open 1,190 residential schools The state government will open 10 English medium residential schools in every assembly constituency in the state, deputy chief minister and education minister Kadiam Srihari announced here on Friday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Gold worth Rs 70 lakh seized at Chennai airport In two separate incidents, airport customs here seized gold worth Rs 70 lakh from two passengers who arrived on Saturday. Jayalalithaa renames Chennai road after former editor Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced that the state will soon issue orders renaming Gandhi Nagar Fourth Main Road as “P Ramachandra Adithanar” Road. 13 of 15 held for attack on Chennai liquor shop not students Five days after 15 'students' of Pachaiyappa's College were arrested and remanded in judicial custody for ransacking a Tasmac shop on Harington Road, it now turns out that only two of them are students. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Engg intake: Opportunity for diploma students The Admission Committee for Professional Courses has decided to admit Diploma students in the second year of Engineering even if they had either failed in the earlier semester examination or were allowed to keep term despite failing in one or two subject. Cept stars finally receive their souvenirs The wait for a souvenir has finally ended for 39 meritorious students of Cept Univeristy, five months after the varsity's ninth convocation. Two cops caught in ACB trap A sub-inspector and constable with Kalupur police station were trapped by state anti-corruption bureau (ACB) late on Thursday night. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Bikers to face music for performing dangerous stunt on city roads Cops have cracked down on youngsters with a penchant for performing daring bike stunts on city streets and recording it on their mobiles. Kidnapping teachers to teach cops a lesson? In a bid to fill the void left following the death of Sudesh Patel alias Balkkhar alias Balkhariya, bandit Ashok Kol is trying to resurrect the legacy of Balkhariya, and in a bid to achieve this, Kol is targeting the teachers of primary schools. Bikers to face music for stunts, over-speeding The police have decided to crack down on youngsters with a penchant for performing daring bike stunts on city roads and recording it on mobiles. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		3 arrested for bribery Vigilance sleuths of Jeypore division on Friday arrested three government employees for allegedly accepting bribe. A medical officer was caught red-handed accepting Rs 30,000 bribe from Chakradhar Majhi of Kendupani village in Kalhandi district. "He had demanded the amount for appointing Majhi's wife Sukanti as an ASHA," said SP (vigilance) Ashok Nayak. World's largest workforce from India soon Emphasizing on skill development of youths, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the days are not far when India would be the supplier of the world's largest working force. Rishikesh stint turns tea seller into guru Self-proclaimed spiritual guru Sarathi Baba aka Santosh Roul ran a tea stall at Baniamala village in Kendrapada district in the eighties."He was an average student and passed Plus II in 1988. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh counters Rlys on dam breach, puts Met under radar While Railways and Madhya Pradesh government have launched a blame game over the twin train tragedy, now it’s official that there was no dam burst. State government officials have prepared a detailed report to counter widespread allegation that a dam breach resulted in the accident that killed at least 30 passengers on Tuesday night. 60 hrs after tragedy, Mumbai lad recounts harrowing experience at morturary Mumbai resident Ajay Patel's family members were taken out dead from the wreckage of Janata Express by rescue workers at Harda. One more body found, toll 30 One more body was recovered on Friday, taking the toll in twin-train tragedy near Harda station to 30. The dead, identified as Shobhnath Pasi, 55, was a native of Badka Dela village in Phoolpur tehsil of Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		French circus troupe to perform in Chandigarh According to ‘Tour de Cirque’, “Our desire is to affirm juggling and magic as artistic languages – ones in which the possibility of expressiveness, creativity, poetry and comedy are endless. We prefer silent acting, giving prominence to the visuals and rhythm of the show. " Rainy days ahead for Chandigarh Brace up more rains as the Chandigarh met department has predicted moderate rainfall over the weekend in Tricity.On Friday, the city received 9.2mm rainfall before 8.30am and 10.8mm till 5.30pm. PUSU the most violent student union Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) is the most violent among all eight student unions with 16 student leaders — including some former union activists — being put in the category of trouble-makers, who will be under special surveillance in view of the upcoming student elections. More Chandigarh News»

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