[wanabidii] News Digest: TVS Motor rolls out XL 100 moped in UP

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 21, 2015
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		Business
		TVS Motor rolls out XL 100 moped in UP Two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has launched the highly popular moped TVS XL 100 in Uttar Pradesh. Sports cars part of Chinese-British deals Aston Martin, famous for making the DB5 sports car driven by fictional secret agent James Bond, will sign a deal worth 50 million pounds with China Equity. EU orders Starbucks, Fiat to pay up to 30 mn euros in back taxes The European Union ordered Starbucks and Fiat on Wednesday to each repay up to 30 million euros in back taxes in a landmark tax avoidance case pursued in the wake of the Lux Leaks scandal. 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
		Vatican denies report that Pope has small brain tumor An Italian newspaper had reported that Pope Francis has a curable brain tumor. 'IS not alone in looting Syria cultural heritage' The Syrian regime, Kurdishand other opposition forces are also major players in the destruction, according to the study led by a specialist in Middle East archaeology at Dartmouth University. Sri Lankan troops committed war crimes: Probe panel The report by retired judge Maxwell Paranagama also called for an independent judicial investigation into war crimes allegations. More World News»

		Science
		Sedentary lifestyle may up risk of kidney disease The researchers found that each 80 minutes/day (assuming 16 awake hours/day) increase in sedentary duration was associated with a 20 per cent increased likelihood of chronic kidney disease. Most Earth-like planets yet to be born When our solar system was born 4.6 billion years ago only eight per cent of the potentially habitable planets that will ever form in the universe existed, researchers said. High-fat diet may lead to anxiety, depression: Study A high-fat diet may cause changes in brain that lead to anxiety and depression, a new study has warned. More Science News»

		Technology
		Limited H--1B visas: Facebook may skip IIT placements Facebook, one of the best paymasters at engineering campuses, is likely to give Indian Institutes of Technology a miss this year, both for internship and final placement. 6 ways to get iPhone 6S at a cheaper price The prices are not expected to come down at least for the next few months, we tried to find a few sweet deals that effectively reduce the cost of owning the all-new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ review: Tough to beat Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has a lot of features that will give any top-end smartphone a run for its money, but does it have what it takes to be the must-buy smartphone of the season? We find out in this Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ review... More Technology News»

		Education
		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. Students cry foul as UGC scraps non-NET grants The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to discontinue non-NET fellowships for MPhil and PhD students at central universities from the next academic session, triggering protests by student groups who have termed it “one of the biggest anti-student moves“ of the NDA government. Rajasthan to cut chapter on Mandela in school textbooks The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is all set to overhaul English textbooks for Class I to XII from the coming session by replacing most chapters and poems written by foreign authors with the ones by desi writers. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Congress undertakes signature campaign for Mira-Bhayander metro line Even as the demand for extending metro beyond Dahisar is growing among residents, the local unit of the Congress has undertaken a signature campaign to bring the line to the Mira-Bhayander region. IAF chopper makes emergency landing in Mumbai Technical snag forced an Indian Air Force helicopter to make an emergency landing at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Shiv Sena man receives threat calls from Pujari In the past few months, many influential businessmen as well as politicians from Thane-Kalyan belt claimed to have received threat calls from Pujari. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		World Art Dining opens at Punjabi Bagh in Delhi Bringing new concepts to the city, World Art Dining was recently launched in Punjabi Bagh. The outlet boasts of three culinary concepts – a cookhouse, a brewhouse and a space for private celebrations. Shilpa Shetty Kundra attends launch of party venue in Delhi Giving the capital a new sprawling party venue, an Alipur resort on GT Karnal Road recently launched their event venue, L’amour, inside the premises of the resort. Three Delhi Police applications to be launched The first application will be connected with Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police, the second will be linked to Special Unit for Women and Children (SPUW&C) and the third will be treated by a virtual police station. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Isro receives 1st astronomer's telegram The first astroronomer’s telegram (Atel no. 8185) from the Scanning Sky Monitor (SSM) observations on-board Astrosat - India’s first astronomy satellite - has been received by Isro. 81,000 hectares of state's forests encroached Imagine a forest of the size of Bengaluru city being wiped out. Day after girl's death, Majestic still dangerous for passengers A day after a 17-year-old student of Mount Carmel College was killed by a BMTC bus near Kempegowda Bus Stand in Majestic, passengers remain at risk. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Dandiya event at JRC in Hyderabad Dandiya event at JRC in Hyderabad Hyderabad HC rules out pension to AB staffers The Hyderabad High Court has ruled that those employees who have resigned their jobs prior to introduction of pension scheme cannot seek pension benefits. Congress slams TRS for contesting Narayankhed assembly bypoll The Congress on Tuesday lashed out at the TRS for its decision to contest the Narayankhed assembly bypoll after the demise of the Congress MLA P Kishta Reddy. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MRTS train catches fire; passengers escape unhurt "The incident occurred around 8.35am near Perungudi. The train was moving towards Beach station. Since, it is a holiday (on account of Ayudha Pooja), there were not many passengers," a top official said. Exploring craft and worship of terracotta Gods When American photographer Julie Wayne made one of her regular trips to Tamil Nadu in 2002 to procure art for her gallery in Paris, little did she know she'd come across a culture that would absorb her for the next 10 years — the world of Ayyanar worship. Sowcarpet shakes a leg to Navaratri beats It's 2 am and, as the city sleeps, step into Mint Street in Sowcar pet and sound of dandiya sticks and orchestra music greet you. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Trouble brews again for Hardik Patel Trouble for Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel is not going to end anytime soon as the Special Operation Group (SOG) probing the FIR registered on August 25 against unknown persons for making comments against the chief minister and the Prime Minister of the country during the Patidar rally at the GMDC grounds, will soon conclude the investigations. Railway staff return jewellery bag to passengers On October 17, Geeta Pandey and Gauri Pandey boarded Gujarat Mail and reached Mumbai. Land given to Essar Power: HC junks PIL Gujarat high court on Tuesday junked public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the government policy that allowed Essar Power Gujarat Ltd to purchase government wasteland without auction and then surrender it back to the government. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Pandals welcome Goddess Durga with mantras, dhak beats The idol of Goddess Durga was installed amidst recitation of mantras and chanting of shlokas at different puja pandals in the city on Maha Shasthi of Sharadiya Navratri, on Sunday. Special train for festive rush The railway administration has decided to ply many special trains in different directions to cater to the rush of passengers during the festivals of Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath. Anil Yadav and his quota of controversies The tenure of Anil Kumar Yadav, whose appointment as UPPSC chairman was cancelled by the Allahabad high court on October 14, has been marred with controversies ranging from implementing the three-tier reservation system to the paper leakage in Lucknow. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha govt seeks nod to buy power from pvt plants The state power utility, Gridco, which has moved the regulatory commission on behalf of the government, sought approval to purchase power from the CGPs at Rs 3.20 paise per unit, official sources said. CBI investigates Vyapam observer's death in J'guda While the CBI officers in Bhubaneswar office refused to divulge the details, they confirmed the arrival of a team from Delhi at Jharsuguda. Station authorities and government railway police (GRP) in Jharsuguda also confirmed the investigation by the CBI into Bahadur’s death. SMSes to sensitize Bhubaneswar people against crimes The short text messages read like this: “You are requested to remain alert during Durga Puja rush. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No jeans in MP high court, says circular After judges and lawyers, it is now the turn of Madhya Pradesh high court employees to follow a dress code. NGT notice to NTPC for sand mining National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to NTPC and Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd for alleged illegal excavation of sand for construction of 1,600 MW thermal power station at Gardarwara in Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Smart city talk: Eunuchs demand edu & housing The much-maligned third gender came up with some smart suggestions and there expectations from a smart city. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Panj Payaras summon Sikh clergy at Akal Takht on October 23 In an unprecedented incident in modern-day Sikh religious history, the Panj Payara’s (five beloved ones) have summoned the Jathedar’s of the five Takhts at the Akal Takht on October 23 for submitting clarification on the Gurmata of pardoning Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and later revoking the same. Shirin grabs shooting gold in Delhi he is a cadet of 1 Girls Battalian of NCC Chandigarh and student of Class XI at Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh. Blockade on NH-1 in Jalandhar lifted, 3 bridges on Beas river still cut off While the protesters are staying there during night as well, trees have also been felled, which makes it impossible to negotiate the road. Several of the stranded trucks are loaded with perishable items, including vegetables. More Chandigarh News»

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