[wanabidii] News Digest: RBI seen cutting repo rate 25 bps: Survey

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		Thursday, September 24, 2015
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		Business
		RBI seen cutting repo rate 25 bps: Survey The Reserve Bank of India is likely to cut interest rates for the fourth time this year at a policy review next week, as falling energy prices have cooled inflation and the economy has slowed, a Reuters poll showed. Volkswagen scandal shoves Berlin off high ground Volkswagen scandal has shaken the country’s very core. VW recall letters in April warned of an emissions glitch In April of 2015, Volkswagen of America sent letters to California owners of diesel-powered Audis and Volkswagens informing them of an "emissions service action" affecting the vehicles. More Business News»

		Environment
		'India to play constructive role in climate talks' Ahead of the Modi-Obama talks in New York next week, the White House has said that it expects India to play a constructive role in the climate talks in Paris later this year. Warm waters bleach coral reefs in south Earlier seasoned fishermen could sense a school of fish by judging currents and winds. But their traditional knowledge fails these men today. Car-free Gurgaon: NGT questions Haryana govt's initiative A day after Gurgaon observed a 'car-free day' to free the roads from traffic congestion, the National Green Tribunal today asked Haryana government to inform it about its actual impact on the pollution level in the city to ascertain . More Environment News»

		World
		Pope Francis and the little girl with the message As Francis drew nearer and nearer in his open-sided popemobile and the crowd in Washington whooped, squealed and quivered, the little girl with black pigtails spotted her chance. Blast at mosque in Yemen capital during prayers A bomb attack targeting Shiite worshippers at a mosque in Yemen's capital on Thursday killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens more during prayers for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, medics said. Chile quake toll rises to 14, over 13,000 affected The toll in the Chile earthquake has risen to 14 while over 13,000 people have been affected, navy officials said. More World News»

		Science
		Isro celebrates one year of Mars Orbiter Mission Mars Orbiter spacecraft marks one year of its life around the red planet on Thursday. Supermoon plus eclipse equals rare sky show A total lunar eclipse will share the stage with a so-called supermoon Sunday night or early Monday, depending where you are. Study: Sitting is bad for children, too Children who sit too much may face adult-sized health consequences, according to a sobering new study of healthy young girls. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 high-end smartphones you can buy 'cheap' From smartphones launched just three months ago to the popular iPhones, you can buy a number of handsets that are substantially cheaper now than at the time of their launch. So, here’s a look at 10 awesome top-end smartphones you can buy cheap in India… Watch: Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomes PM Modi Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to YouTube to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Silicon Valley. Apple iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus camera review Improvements in the iPhone's camera result in better contrast and less distortion than before. More Technology News»

		Education
		Manipal varsity gives you a weekend to remember Experience the wildest adrenaline rush at Manipal University campus this weekend. Bennett University lends support to academia in improving quality of teaching in India The National Summit on Quality in Education was organized in Bangalore by the CII Institute of Quality on September 22-23 to necessitate a thorough and fresh look at empowerment of teachers. IIM Shambalpur starts first PGP batch with 49 students The India Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur of Odhisha, mentor by IIM Indore, starts its first batch of post graduate programme (PGP) with 49 students on Wednesday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Historical photos showcase Indo-US cultural ties Mohan Singh, aka "The Fly ing Hindoo", was enrolled in California's Curtiss Aviation School from 1911to 1912. Cops relieved as court sets sentencing for Sept 30 The police heaved a sigh of relief at the special MCOCA court reserving sen tencing for the 117 convicts for s September 30. Permission for LLB tests sought for two convicts The wait for sentencing is turning out to be endless for the families of the 117 convicts. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		L-G visits construction sites The L-G, Najeeb Jung visited Delhi Metro construction sites across the city today to inspect measures taken by authorities to contain the spread of dengue. Protests in JNU against MHA notification on immigration into Assam On Sunday, a number of student organisations joined hand in Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi to protest against the recent decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs to allow migrants from Bangladesh to settle in Assam on the basis of religion. Police hunt on, Arvind Kejriwal asks Somnath Bharti to give up Even as the Aam Aadmi Party finally distanced itself from him, police intensified the search for absconding MLA Somnath Bharti on Wednesday, questioning his brother Lokenath, sister Stuti and his personal assistant about his whereabouts. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Uber drivers' protest fizzled out, airport drop incentive hiked Not even half a day, the Uber drivers’ protest fizzled out completely. On the contrary, the company resolved the complaints of drivers and also hiked the incentive for airport drops from Rs 200 to Rs500. Belagavi foundry cluster bags one more UNIDO project One more project has been sanctioned to the Belagavi Foundry Cluster (BFC) on behalf of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in the union power ministry. Why not a warranty for roads when you have that for consumer durables? Should roads too come with a warranty? This is the hotly debated subject in Bengaluru as the roads here are worn out and replaced with craters within months of being laid. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Is AP heading for a 'consultant raj'? Andhra Pradesh seems to be headed for a 'consultant raj' if the number of 'expert' consultants appointed by the state government is any indication. 'Why not put Bakrid sacrifice funds for education?' There is a fierce debate ensuing ahead of Bakrid within the Muslim community. Is it justified to fund the education of those from backward sections of the Muslim community with the money meant for ritual sacrifice? 12 new swine flu cases in T, AP With Dengue outbreak, swine flu too is spreading fast with both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states reporting 12 positive cases including three from city in a single day. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Ramadoss demands white paper on power purchase in Tamil Nadu A day before the Tamil Nadu assembly takes up the demands of the energy department for discussion, PMK chief S Ramadoss on Thursday demanded a white paper on the purchase of power from private companies. Palayamkottai Central Prison launches vocational training programmes for inmates Faculties from mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics engineering departments at PSN Engineering College will conduct the courses for the prisoners, according to prison authorities. Exhibition of ancient rice varieties to be held in Chennai An NGO called Devaamirtham (heavenly food) will hold a food festival and an exhibition here on September 26 to display the traditional rice varieties consumed by ancient people in south India. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad start-up launches maintenance app for household services Solutions for your daily issues are now available at the simple click. Yes, literally. A new mobile application and website fix91.in was launched in the city with the aim to cater to the needs of all household requirements right from the cleaning to the painting. With people becoming more and more technologically advanced and dependent on mobile and internet technology, fix91.in aims to cater to all the household needs and solutions in one go. Sterlite acquires Ahmedabad-based Elitecore for Rs 180 cr Sterlite Technologies Limited, a part of billionaire Anil Agarwal controlled Vedanta group, has acquired city-based telecom software product company-Elitecore Technologies Private Limited for an enterprise value of Rs 180 crore in an all-cash deal. I was abducted by cop-like people: Hardik Patidar reservation stir leader Hardik Patel, who made Gujarat high court work past midnight after two of his associates filed a habeas corpus petition late on Tuesday night, will appear before the court on Thursday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Erratic power supply, garbage on roads irks residents before Bakrid The lackadaisical attitude of Allahabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and power department has once again added woes to the public with erratic power supply and uncleanliness on city streets before the festival of Eid al-Adha or Bakrid. '1965 war victory was a morale booster' General Officer Commanding of Red Eagle Division, Major General P C Thimmaya, on Wednesday said that the victory in 1965 war acted as a morale booster for the Indian armed forces. He said it was only after this war that the world realised Indian Army’s military prowess. HESSB fails to do business in absence of quorum The Higher Education Service Selection Board (HESSB), responsible for recruiting assistant professors in non-aided degree colleges, was unable to carry out day to day business in the absence of quorum on Wednesday after Allahabad High Court on Tuesday quashed the appointment of its chairman declaring it as illegal. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		People block road, burn tyres over poor water supply People belonging to Chandramanipeta of the town on Wednesday blocked a road in the area protesting against inadequate water supply to the locality. Youth held for killing aunt in Mayurbhanj Badampahar police on Wednesday arrested two persons from Dhangidimuta village in Mayurbhanj district for allegedly killing a 60-year-old woman a couple of days ago on the suspicion that she was practising sorcery. Sarathi Ashram not on demolition list The district administration has identified 80 religious institutions, including temples, mutts and ashrams, that have encroached on nearly 52 acres of government land. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Two raped with promise of marriage, FIRs lodged Two women raped with promise of marriage lodged cases at Mahila Thana on Tuesday. A 24-year-old beautician was in a relationship with the accused, Nafees Khan, a gym trainer, for a year-and-half. They first interacted after getting connected through a wrong number and later went on to have an affair after the accused promised marriage. Two raped with promise of marriage, FIRs lodged A 24-year-old beautician was in a relationship with the accused, Nafees Khan, a gym trainer, for a year-and-half. They first interacted after getting connected through a wrong number and later went on to have an affair after the accused promised marriage. Dept of health research to take charge of BMHRC Fourth administrative handover of gas victims' hospital - Bhopal memorial hospital and research centre (BMHRC) - is on the cards. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dengue bares its killer fangs Dengue has gripped the Tricity in its deadly tentacles, causing the death of a city resident for the first time this year and leaving 228 people battling to regain health in hospitals and private clinics. As dengue spreads, residents cry out for fogging With the recent spell of heavy rains being seen as a danger sign for the spread of dengue, residents are demanding the intensification of fogging exercises. 4 jail inmates flee from district court Four Burail jail inmates escaped from the district court in Sector 43 on Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

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