[wanabidii] News Digest: The 'Made in India' Mercedes-Benz CLA

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, September 10, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		The 'Made in India' Mercedes-Benz CLA Mercedes Benz India has announced the local assembly of two of its best-selling models – the CLA and GLA – and the Indian consumer will benefit from the decision with both models becoming substantially cheaper as a result. Markets end lower on weak Chinese data Stock markets ended nearly half a percent lower, giving up gains of the previous two sessions, and tracking declines around the region after lacklustre Chinese economic data added to heightened worries about the global economy. China contributes 30 per cent to global growth Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Thursday announced that Beijing has contributed around 30 per cent to global economic growth during the first half of 2015. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ahmedabad air judged among most dusty in the country Of the 13 cities in the country whose air quality index (AQI) is measured daily by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), five— including Ahmedabad — face a severe problem of suspended particulate pollution. Himalayas under threat, say experts The fragile Himalayan ecosystem is in poor health. Hundreds of scientists and students raised concern about the impact of climate change, urbanization, deforestation and other threats to the mountains at the first Himalayan Conclave on Wednesday at Delhi University. Cabinet approves off-shore wind power generation policy The central government on Wednesday approved a policy framework for promotion of off-shore wind power generation. More Environment News»

		World
		ISIS attacks Syrian air base, dozens reported killed Dozens of Syrian government troops and Islamic State fighters have been killed in fighting around a government-held air base in eastern Syria in a region that is a stronghold for the jihadists. China moves to challenge US It is the near future, and China prepares to strike back after being attacked, loosing off ballistic missiles to take out an aircraft carrier and destroying an airfield as a fighter jet takes off. Woman shot dead in Australia McDonald's: Report A woman was shot dead at a McDonald's restaurant in Austrlia's Queensland state on Thursday, a media report said. More World News»

		Science
		Remains of new human species found in South African cave: Scientists Scientists say they've discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by a huge trove of bones in a barely accessible, pitch-dark chamber of a cave in South Africa. NASA probe reveals dwarf planet Ceres in intriguing details NASA's Dawn spacecraft has shown the brightest spots on the dwarf planet Ceres that are gleaming with mystery. Scientists decode humble tulsi Be it common cold or fever, the humble tulsi can cure many an ailment. But despite its extensive use in the Ayurvedic system of medicine, not much is known about the bioactive compounds produced by the plant. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus: 10 things to know The tech giant unveiled the two updated iPhones -- iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus -- at an event in San Francisco’s mega Bill Graham Civic auditorium. Talking about the new smartphones, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, "They look familiar, but we have changed everything about these iPhones." Here are 10 things you need to know about Apple's latest iPhones. Eight years on, iPhone continues to break tech industry's rules You will hear some carping, in the coming days, about a lack of revolutionary upgrades in the new iPhone. Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus first impressions The new iPhones look the same as last year's models on the outside. But changes on the inside matter, from camera improvements to new sensors that enable quicker access to tasks. More Technology News»

		Education
		Schools under CCTV surveillance Promised in the budget speech, Delhi Government’s project of placing every classroom under CCTV coverage is being tested at two schools. Sampurnanand Sanskrit University to now award bilingual degrees The students of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University will now get their degrees that will be readable to those also who don't know Sanskrit. The university will also adopt semester system from 2016-17 academic session. IIT Dharwad likely to start admissions from next year The Indian Institute of Tech nology (IIT) in Dharwad is likely to start functioning from a temporary campus next academic year. To start with, it will admit a total of 120 students -in mechanical, civil, electrical and computer engineering streams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra records 55% average rain Maharashtra’s rainfall has been 57% of the average so far, with the rains showing some signs of recovery. 49% water in Maharashtra's dams With the rainfall in Maharashtra still deficient, water levels in Maharashtra’s dams are at 49% of capacity as compared to 72% at this time last year. Maharshtra govt to allow cattle camps in Parbhani, Ahmadnagar, Solapur In view of the meagre rains in the state, the Maharashtra government has decided to allow the setting up of cattle camps in Parbhanu, Ahmednagar and Solapur districts. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		North Campus co-ed colleges can't screen 'unsafe' movies till DUSU elections end? Issues related to screening filmsdocumentaries during the DUSU elections are a given at all co-ed colleges. "There will be unity on the streets": JNU students hold presidential debate on Wednesday night The alumni and supporters who trooped into Jawaharlal Nehru University on Wednesday night to watch the presidential debate would've had the pleasure of watching Kanhaiya Kumar wipe the floor with the competition. AAP Lokpal N Dilip Kumar quits Aam Aadmi Party's Lokpal and former IPS officer N Dilip Kumar has quit from the post citing “personal reasons” and other engagements, but ruled out any differences with the party leadership. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		The man had divorce on his mind, say cops Gokul Macheri may have been considering divorce before allegedly murdering his wife Anuradha, say police. Had keys to bedroom but not the cupboard Central Crime Branch (CCB police probing the hoax bomb calls are still puzzled as to how Gokul Macher accessed Saju Jose's identity docu ments. Giveaway: Gokul's presence in Dhanya's car? Gokul Macheri, 33, would have probably got away with a murder if he hadn't been caught making hoax bomb calls to Kempgowda International Airport (KIA) on September 4 to allegedly frame his college sweetheart's husband and neighbour, Saju Jose. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		When Joker partied with mere mortals When Joker partied with mere mortals Singaporean startup mulls India office in Hyderabad Singapore-based startup Vansh Games Pte Ltd, which brings Indian mythological characters across traditional and modern gaming platforms, is mulling setting up its India office in Hyderabad, said a top official of the company here on Wednesday. Ramky Infra prunes headcount by 30% in 2014-15 City-based infrastructure player Ramky Infrastructure Limited has slashed 30% of its workforce during 2014-15, revealed its latest annual report. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tami Nadu gets Rs 2,42,160-crore investment assurance at Global Investment Meet Tamil Nadu got an “unprecedented” investment assurance of Rs 2,42,162 crore in the two-day Global Investment Meet held in Chennai on Wednesday and Thursday, chief minister J Jayalalithaa said. Gold worth Rs 1.75 crore recovered from flight in Chennai Global Investors Meet: Govt urged to relax credit norms for dalit entrepreneurs Though Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of dalit entrepreneurs in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) category, most of them face problems in getting credit when they disclose their castes, Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Milind Kamble said on Thursday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad: Suspect support for history Banned T-girders may prop-up culture icons GSHSEB ask DEOs to verify functionality of 1,700-odd schools The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has asked District Education Officers (DEOs) to find out whether around 1,700-odd schools affiliated to the board are operational or not. 2 women held with gold worth Rs 55L at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs department caught two women smuggling 2.05 kg of gold worth Rs 54.47 lakh at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		One more accused held in jeweller abduction case The crime branch on Wednesday arrested Vinit Singh Parihar near Zero Road bus depot in connection with jeweller Pankaj Mahendra abduction case. Farmers stage protest against vacating land for power plant A farmer allegedly set his house afire, as others raised slogans and tried to resist authorities' move to get the land vacated for Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL)'s project of setting up ash dyke in Salaiya Kalan village of Meja tehsil on Wednesday. Bomb hurled at a corporator's house Panic gripped Malviya Nagar and adjoining areas under Mutthiganj police station on Wednesday after some unidentified persons threw four crude bombs on the house of a sitting corporator and vice-president of AMC working committee, Sushil Kumar Yadav late on Tuesday night. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD terms Rahul Gandhi's pro-farmer cry political gimmick Rahul Gandhi’s ‘save farmers’ rally in Odisha’s Bargarh district on Thursday generated much political heat with ruling BJD and opposition BJP in the state terming his ‘pro-farmer’ cry a political gimmick. ZP member arrested for 'assaulting' officer in Bhubaneswar Police on Wednesday arrested zilla parishad (ZP) member Baijayanti Saraf for allegedly assaulting district planning officer Mahendranath Munda during a meeting at the conference hall of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Balangir. Bhubaneswar cops seek experts to crack banking frauds The commissionerate of police is planning to hire experts from the finance department, income tax wing and banks to investigate banking frauds. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh HC issues notice on Rakesh Sahni's appointment as NVDA chairman Madhya Pradesh high court on Thursday issued notices to the state government on a PIL challenging appointment of state’s former chief secretary Rakesh Sahni, as chairman of Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA). Swiss govt discloses Indore-based firm's name in black money probe In a fresh disclosure on suspected black money cases being probed by tax authorities in India, Switzerland on Tuesday said it has received a request for information on Indore-based textiles firm, Neo Corp International Ltd. Finally, governor Yadav sent invite to share dais with PM Modi at world Hindi conclave After much delay and rethink, external affairs ministry and Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday made a U-turn and sent an invite to Governor Ram Naresh Yadav for the 10th World Hindi Conference. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh gears up for PM Modi's visit on Friday Security has been beefed up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit scheduled in Mohali on Friday to inaugurate the international airport. Hit and run: Youth killed, friend injured as car rams into bike A youth riding a bike with his friend was run over by a speeding car at the phase 1 light point late on Tuesday night. Pinjore, Morni go to polls on Oct 4 Arvind Bishnoi | Panchayat elections in Panchkula will be held in two phases.Pinjore and Morni block are included in Phase I.Elections here will be held on October 4. More Chandigarh News»

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