[wanabidii] News Digest: As China weakens, recession stalks North Asia

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 22, 2015
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		Business
		As China weakens, recession stalks North Asia Economists predict that North Asia's dismal export numbers will continue for some time. Singapore's GIC forms JV to invest in India office project The deal is one of several by GIC in India this year, including its $300 million investment in a new joint venture with Indian developer DLF. Oil prices move higher on weaker dollar, hold above 3-week low The higher values came as the dollar index fell against a basket of six major currencies on Thursday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change may lead to severe water shortage in Nepal Climate change, increase in agricultural land use and population growth may lead to severe water shortage in Nepal in the coming decades, according to a new study. Tibet sees receding glaciers, shrinking permafrost The Roof of the World, as Tibet is also known, is also facing desertification. Path to climate ambition must be paved with equity: India India's submission of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) is a reflection of its utmost sincerity in contributing with its full might to the global fight against climate change. More Environment News»

		World
		Kerry urges halt in Israeli-Palestinian violence Kerry said he had spoken on the phone with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas over the past 24 hours, and "believe people want this to de-escalate". Five injured after sword attack at Swedish school One adult and four students were injured after being attacked by a masked man with a sword at a school in western Sweden, the police said in a statement on Thursday. No question of doing more on counter-terrorism: Pakistan Pakistan has said that it has taken sufficient action against terrorism and there was "no-question" of doing more, adding that it was time for the world to play a bigger role in this fight. More World News»

		Science
		Bats important for survival of rare frog, other species Until now, virtually everything that was known about the little frogs' natural history came from studies in breeding pools, where they congregate in spring. Sunscreen killing coral reefs Lathering up with sunscreen may prevent sunburn and protect against cancer, but it is also killing coral reefs around the world, scientists have found. Protein that boosts learning and memory identified Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, have found that increasing a crucial cholesterol-binding membrane protein in nerve cells within the brain can improve learning and memory in aged mi More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 6S review: The best gets better With the iPhone 6S, Apple is trying hard to change the perception that its new flagship is merely an iterative update to its predecessor. So much that its tagline for its new iPhones is ‘the only thing that’s changed is everything.’ We try to find out if the iPhone 6S is the best smartphone money can buy… 10 richest Indian tech billionaires We sift through the list to zero in upon the 10 Indian tech billionaires and how much their fortunes have increased or decreased compared to the last year. YouTube paid version launched: 6 things to know After months of speculation, Google has announced YouTube Red, a paid service based on the company’s free video-sharing platform, and music streaming app YouTube Music. Here are 6 hings you should know about the two new versions of YouTube... More Technology News»

		Education
		HRD 'ironing out' hurdles to bringing single engg exam Days before an expert committee gives its report on ‘one exam, one rank, one counselling’ for admission into IITs/NITs/IISERs and other engineering colleges, HRD ministry is working towards making it a reality and finding ways to remove the possible roadblocks. Delhi govt to launch 2-year homoeopathy pharmacy diploma course The Delhi government is all set to launch a two-year diploma course in homoeopathy pharmacy which will enable aspiring pharmacists in this field to take up jobs in government hospitals as well as operate state-run dispensaries in the national capital. Pakistan religious body wants separate women educational institutes The religious body also recommended that students appearing for competitive examinations should be allowed to answer questions in Urdu. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Flintstone Group launched its event company -Flintbeats in Mumbai Mumbai-based real estate developer Flintstone Group, known for its luxury and redevelopment projects, has announced its foray into the entertainment space with the launch of its event company -Flintbeats. Serve notice before taking action: Hotels The Hotel and Restaurant Association has said the BMC's crackdown on restaurants that break license conditions is probably the first such action ever in the city. Violations found in several prominent Mumbai restaurants The BMC's crackdown on restaurants found flouting norms, especially fire-safety conditions, continued on the third consecutive day. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Ahujasons launches Prive store in Khan Market in Delhi There was a lot of warm conversation at this do – because it revolved around shawls. Ahujasons, the shawl connoisseurs, recently launched their Privè store in Khan Market. Arvind Kejriwal leads cycle rally on Delhi's first car-free day Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal led a cycle rally on the capital's first car-free day on Thursday and said travelling needs to be made safe. Kejriwal was accompanied by his ministers and other bureaucrats. SI suspended for thrashing brother of complainant A Delhi Police sub-inspector was suspended from duty after a woman complained to a senior officer that he had thrashed her brother without reason. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Doctor came to OT only after 1 hour: Kin When Aparna S checked into Motherhood Hospitals on Tuesday evening, the family was overjoyed. B'luru stares at dark days during festive season Rekha Ganesh left for Mumbai with her two daughters on Monday - not just to visit her relatives but to get some respite from the erratic power cuts. Festive fervour - Flowers turn pricey but markets are full Sunandha K visited KR Market on Wednesday hoping to get flowers for Ayudha puja at cheaper rates. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		KCR showers praises, goodies on cops Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao showered goodies on the men in khaki during the Police Commemoration Day parade at the Goshamahal Police Grounds on Wednesday . With no infra, docs specialise in referrals Scores of state-run hospitals functioning under the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP) within the city limits are in a complete mess. Only up and up for city malls Even as malls across the country are found obeying the Darwinian theory of survival of the fittest ­ with many underperforming shopping complexescum-entertainment zones pulling down their shutters or making way for other real estate ventures ­ the trend has found no resonance in mana city , where most malls are operating at full capacities and many more projects are expected join the retail realty business. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Young carnatic vocalists will perform at Chidagni festival The performance will commence at 6pm. DMK appoints election incharges for 32 districts in Tamil Nadu DMK on Thursday appointed election incharges for 32 districts ahead of the 2016 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. Should we kill men to protect cows, asks Dravidar Kazhagam leader The Dravidar Kazhagam staged a demonstration here on Thursday to protest against the central government’s silence over the ‘rising intolerance’ in the country. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Police file second sedition case in a week against Hardik The city crime branch on Wednesday slapped charges of waging a war against the state, sedition and inciting communal hatred between communities on six leaders of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), including convener Hardik Patel. 8 of two families die in accident in Ahmedabad Seven members of two families from Rajkot were killed on the spot, while one of the two seriously injured succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital when the car they were travelling in collided with a truck on Wednesday on Viramgam- Lakhtar Highway. PDPU road: Street without lights A visit to Gujarat's 'Knowledge Corridor' in Gandhinagar is a dangerous venture. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Katra Ramdal procession attracts large crowd The Ramdal procession of Katra Ramleela Committee was taken out with grandeur from Ram Vatika late on Tuesday night. Suresh Kumar Singh takes over as UPPSC secretary Suresh Kumar Singh, a 2005 batch IAS officer, took over the charge of secretary, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Tuesday night. Artists in Allahabad turned to chemicals in 90s for shine As the city celebrates Durga puja in a grand way, the TOI team traced the legacy of making idols in the city. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Congress flays govt over farmer suicides The party will launch ‘save farmer’ demonstrations in every block on November 6. Celebration of alternate Durga The festival is so named because the region where the tribal culture flourished was called Patkhanda, spreading from Sankhemundai in Ganjam district of Odisha to Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Jarasingha is considered the abode of Patkhanda, the presiding deity of the village. Ravana Podi: Meet the family that shapes the demon king's effigies Earlier, Ravana Podi used to be held only in three or four Durga Puja pandals in the city. But, over the years, the number of Ravana Podi programmes has increased to at least 25. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		27 more sub-divisions declared drought-hit in MP The total number of drought-hit divisions now stands at 141, spread across 23 districts. Vyapam scam: CBI summons Pandey to record statements on October 23 CBI probing the Vyapam scam has summoned Prashant Pandey – a self-styled forensic expert and whistle-blower to appear and record his statement on allegations that hard disks seized from the computer of Vyapam's chief system analyst Nitin Mohindra were tampered with. CID charge-sheets 4 for issuing passport to LeT operative Madhya Pradesh criminal investigation department (CID) on Wednesday charge-sheeted four people, including former passport officer of Bhopal T D Sharma for issuing passport to an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Sameer Khan Pathan. Pathan was gunned down by Gujarat police in 2002. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		UT administrator Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki Dussehra message: Let's give amity a chance UT administrator Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki on Wednesday extended Dussehra greetings to the people of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. Submit detail of bajra purchase from mandis: HC to Haryana The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday directed the Haryana government to provide complete details by November 4 regarding the purchase of bajra (pearl millet) by various market committees in the state. National academy awards for PGI docs Seventeen doctors from the PGI were awarded during a conference of the National Academy of Medical Sciences held at AIIMS, Patna, from October 16 to 18. More Chandigarh News»

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