[wanabidii] News Digest: Aricent to invest USD 500-mn in next 3yrs in India

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, September 06, 2015
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		Business
		Aricent to invest USD 500-mn in next 3yrs in India Communications software firm Aricent plans to invest USD 500 million or about Rs 3,000 crore in India over the next three years to boost its product development capacity in the country. BSE to launch roll-over facility in SLB from tomorrow In a bid to increase participation in the stock lending and borrowing (SLB) market, leading stock exchange BSE will introduce the roll-over facility under this scheme from Monday. Snapdeal to invest USD 100-mn in Shopo E-commerce major Snapdeal will invest USD 100 million (about Rs 665 crore) in Shopo as it looks to build up the recently launched venture into a one million seller-strong platform. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT questions Centre on construction in sanctuary A retired scientist's concern over the upcoming construction within 10-km radius of the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary has led the National Green Tribunal to seek a response from the Centre on the issue. More than 13,000 metric tonnes red sanders seized in AP More than 13,000 metric tonnes red sanders wood have been seized in Andhra Pradesh as part of efforts to curb illegal cutting and transportation of red sanders in the state, the AP Legislative Assembly was informed here today. Drones to make wildlife monitoring easier Buoyed by the success of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) procured last year, the Pench Tiger Reserve plans to procure more drones for wildlife surveillance for its 15 ranges in Umred-Karhandla, Mansinghdeo, Tipeshwar sanctuaries as well as Bor Tiger Reserve. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan marks 50th anniversary of India war Pakistan on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of its second war with arch-rival India, weeks after the two nuclear powers faced off in some of their deadliest skirmishes for over a decade. Thailand's council rejects new constitution Thailand's military-appointed reform council on Sunday shot down a controversial new constitution drafted after last year's coup, delaying return of democracy to the country in the grip of political turmoil 8 dead after South Korean fishing boat capsizes Eight people died and an undetermined number of others went missing after a fishing boat capsized off South Korea's southern coast, ccoast guard officials said Sunday. More World News»

		Science
		GSAT 6 successfully positioned in its orbit GSLV-D6 was on Sunday successfully positioned in its orbital slot, Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) said. NASA's new spacecraft may hitchhike across galaxy NASA scientists have designed the concept of a spacecraft that would hitch rides on comets and asteroids by spearing them with tethers. `New notations will make many instruments useless' There are an infinite number of musical notes, the ancient Greeks discovered, yet we use just a few of them because of limitations of modern instruments. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 hot smartphones with 3GB RAM under Rs 20,000 With economies of scale moving in the handset makers' favour, a number of manufacturers have started offering phones with high-end specifications at a mid-range price. Online shopping may get costlier as Delhi slaps VAT All retailers carrying out transactions on e-platforms such as Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon will now have to register with Delhi’s trade and taxes department and pay state sales levies. Google charged with abusing dominance in India The CCI report has noted that Google's search services produce biased results, raise conflict of interest issues and often result in users not getting the most relevant results. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC withdraws recognition of Calicut and Kerala Universities to conduct distance education programmes In a major development which could impact higher education prospects of tens of thousands of students, the Distance Education Bureau of the University Grants Commission (UGC) has withdrawn the recognition of the Calicut University to conduct programmes through the distance education mode during the academic year 2015- 16. 24.8 per cent rise in top salary offer at IIM Calcutta The campus placement for IIM Calcutta's one-year residential programme for executives has witnessed a rise of 24.8 per cent in the top salary offered to the students, as compared to the last year. Formal education eludes 36% population of Chhattisgarh If figures are any indication, formal education still eludes a major chunk of Chhattisgarh’s population, as over 90 lakh people in the state, which accounts for almost 36 percent of the total population, have never attended any school or educational institute. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No meat for 8 days of Jain fast in Mira-Bhayander Residents of Mira Road and Bhayander in the northern suburbs will have to go without meat for eight days during the Jain fasting period of Paryushan this month. 'Kolkata man was hired to kill Mikhail' Investigators probing the murder of Sheena Bora have learnt that her mother and main accused Indrani Mukerjea got in touch with someone in Kolkata to kill her son Michail Bora. Celebrate the joy of giving this October The festival of giving is back. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Dengue scare affects platelet availability in city With dengue scare gripping the city and people rushing to secure platelets needed for the management of the fever, stocks at several blood banks in the city have gone down even as health officials stressed that transfusion is not necessary in all cases. Auditions of Clean & Clear Delhi Times Fresh Face 2015 held at Maitreyi College College in Delhi The Clean & Clear Delhi Times Fresh Face 2015 contest held at Maitreyi College saw a perfect mix of energy, talent and entertainment ­ the crowd cheered for the entry of each participant, who managed to impress the judges with their talent.“Mujhe dancing, acting, singing sab kuch aata hai,“ said fresh-faced Rupali Kaushik while introducing herself. Kangana Ranaut and Imran Khan interrected with the enthusiastic crowd at F Bar and Lounge in Delhi Kangana Ranaut and Imran Khan recently hit F Bar and Lounge in Connaught Place, much to the delight of their Delhi fans. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IAF-HAL joint e-portal for sharing info, making decisions The Indian Air Force (IAF) and defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), on Sunday launched the IAF-HAL ePortal, a first inter-organisation information sharing (IOIS) system, under the Digital India initiative. 'Comedy seems to be the most acceptable way of provoking thought' If anything, Aisi Taisi Democracy (ATD), the comedy-musical show engineered by the trio of Rahul Ram (bass player and vocalist for Indian Ocean), Varun Grover (stand -up comedian, writer and lyricist) and Sanjay Rajoura (social satirist), might leave you with more than a stray thought to mullover long after the show. BJP goes to governor crying foul over Cong-JD(S) alliance The BJP took out a protest march and called on Governor Vajubhai Vala on Saturday to draw his attention to the "unholy nexus" between the Congress and the JD(S) to get a majority in the BBMP council. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad boy eyes new record by clicking 1800 selfies in one hour! Selfies aren’t just a girl thing. Boys click selfies too,” declares Hyderabadi Bhanu Prakash Racha, who is set to challenge NFL star Patrick Peterson’s Guiness World record of 1,449 selfies in an hour Lights out for night bazaar? The Shilpa Sandhya Vedika (night bazaar) at Shilparamam has been riddled with inadequacies ever since its gates were thrown open to the public nearly three years ago. Latin beats sweep it hub off its feet The laptop-toting hi tech crowd of Hyderabad, constantly looking for new ways to recharge over the weekend, is now shedding its inhibitions and stepping onto the nearest dance floor to partner up and rhythmically swing their hips to Latin beats. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rs 12cr fish auction hall at Kasimedu yet to be opened A walk inside the fish market at Kasimedu harbour is not pleasing. Even as early as 4am, buyers, sellers, connoisseurs and many others jostle for space Ex-servicemen in city slam OROP caveats, say agitation will go on The implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by the Union government was supposed to bring cheer to the agitating servicemen and their kin, but the caveats being put has not gone down well with several officers in the city who said they will continue to support the agitation Custodial death: Political parties want cops booked for murder Members of several political parties, including MDMK and VCK, and a few Tamil activists staged a protest in front of Government Royapettah Hospital on Saturday, demanding that the inspector responsible for the death of a 45-year-old Sri Lankan at Pallikaranai police station be charged with murder. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Indian netas and their cringeworthy comments As CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjan found himself in the middle of a controversy when he commented on a condom ad done by Sunny Leone, we bring you some of other equally cringeworthy comments made by our neta brigadeOur politicians have had a histo ry of making lewd, provocative, sexist comments that sometimes shock and perplex sensible Indians. Surat traders capture palazzo pants market Palazzo pants are manufactured from crape, chiffon and knitted polyester fabrics in the country's largest manmade fabric hub of Surat. Now, mega rally to car workshops A Sola-based private bank executive was in for a shock when he found out that all the window panes of his recently bought car parked in his residential society were shattered. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rlys to develop satellite stns to overcome bottlenecks To reduce traffic bottlenecks and detention of trains coming towards Allahabad junction, satellite stations around Allahabad -- Subedarganj, Chheoki and Prayag -- will be developed. Fight between kids leads to youth's murder A 22 years old youth was stabbed to death by a man when he tried to intervene and break up a fight between two children on Friday.The accused was allegedly in an inebriated state. RPF wins praise on raising day The main function of Railway Protection Force Raising Day was held at NCR headquarters in Subedarganj on Friday.North Central Railway general manager Arun Saksena inspected the parade. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Centre to consider state's demand for coal to OTPCL The Centre is most likely to consider state's demand for allocation of a coal block in favour of its PSU Odisha Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (OTPCL). NBFC chief bought hotels, island The promoters of Roofers Capital Management Ltd (RCML) have invested huge amounts of money in the hotel and real estate business besides diverting funds to purchase an island in the Andamans. Bana Baba vacates Kalki Ashram near Konark The Puri district administration on Friday faced stiff resistance from locals during demolition of the unauthorized Kalki Ashram of Bana Baba near Konark.Later, the Baba vacated the ashram. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman plotted husband's murder The killing of finance company owner Manish Meena (30) happened here three weeks back was plotted by his wife and her paramour. After Raj, MP in for monsoon withdrawal Monsoon has not yet begun withdrawing from MP, but expect no rain in next few days. In the absence of a strong weather system, Met dept officials have ruled out rain soon. SC had fined, censured govt for Minister's act Two years before a local court in Panna on Thursday ordered to book agriculture minister Gaurishankar Bisen in a case of defamation filed by Sanjay Nagaich, former chairman of district cooperative bank of Panna, Supreme Court in a related case had already imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the state government for removing him from the post of bank’s chairman. The court had also ordered his restoration. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		�Cops armed with SLRs ran away� One-man commission set up to probe the Mirchpur caste violence of 2010 has blamed police for failing in their duty to act swiftly.The commission found that the cops armed with self-loading rifles ran away from the spot. 26 councillors send list of key issues to mayor The newly-elected mayor of the Mohali municipal corporation (MC), Kulwant Singh, who had sent letters to councillors to provide a list of various ongoing works and issues in their respective wards, has received over 26 responses. Man held for raping daughter The police have arrested a man for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter for the past five years in Kharar. More Chandigarh News»

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