[wanabidii] News Digest: India's higher food prices seen pushing retail inflation in Oct

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		Thursday, November 12, 2015
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		Business
		India's higher food prices seen pushing retail inflation in Oct Rising prices for some food and firm demand during the festival season probably pushed up India's retail inflation in October for the third straight month, making it less likely the central bank will cut interest rates at its policy review next month.  SpiceJet reports profitable Q2 Continuing its profitable turnaround under the new owner and co-founder Ajay Singh, lost cost carrier SpiceJet has reported a net profit of Rs 23.8 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, as compared to posting a loss of Rs 310.4 crore in same quarter last fiscal. US dollar slips as Aussie lifted by jobs data The dollar eased against most currencies in Asia early Thursday after surging at the start of the week, while a strong unemployment reading boosted the Australian dollar. The Aussie surged more than one percent against the greenback, as government data showed the country's October jobless rate fell to a better-than-expected 5.9 percent. More Business News»

		Environment
		New long-haired wasp species found in India Indian researchers have discovered five new long-haired species of wasps from different parts of the country. China smog around 50 times WHO recommendations Pictures showed smog so thick that buildings in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in the northeast, were rendered invisible. Aus, China to share info on Antarctica ice condition Australia and China on Monday inked a deal to share information about sea ice conditions around Antarctica for better navigation and shipping in the Earth's southernmost continent. Antarctica, the Earth's fifth largest continent, is covered in ice. Antarctica covers Earth's South Pole. More Environment News»

		World
		Kurds launch offensive to retake IS-held Iraqi town Sinjar Kurdish Iraqi fighters, backed by the US-led air campaign, launched an assault on Thursday, aiming to retake the strategic town of Sinjar, which the Islamic State overran last year in an onslaught that caused the flight of tens of thousands of Yazidis and first prompted the US to launch airstrikes against the militants. IS committed genocide in Iraq against Yazidis -report Islamic State militants committed genocide against Iraq's Yazidis in the north of the country and carried out crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes against other minorities, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum said on Thursday. UN set to adopt resolution on Burundi crisis The UN Security Council is expected to unanimously adopt on Thursday a French-drafted resolution aimed at ending violence in Burundi that many fear could escalate into Rwanda-style mass killings. The measure would put in motion UN plans to bolster the international presence in Burundi. More World News»

		Science
		'Continuous pumping during CPR not a good idea' Continuous chest compressions during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by emergency medical responders do not offer survival advantages when compared to interrupting manual chest pumping to perform rescue breathing, says a study. 'More young women living with parents' The percentage of young women living at home with parents or relatives has risen to its highest level since 1940 as more millennial women put off marriage, attend college and face high living expenses. 'Emotional bonding may lower male testosterone' Not just wife, stay away from siblings & friends. More Science News»

		Technology
		Startups, e-commerce companies picking IITians over MBAs Companies could save Rs 5-6 lakh every year if they hire an engineer instead of an MBA from a top B-school like the IIMs. Black students denied entry into Apple store because 'they might steal something' A group of black students in Australia's Maribyrnong are claiming that they were kicked out of an Apple store because of their skin colour. The store staff said they were worried the teenagers "might steal something". Moving from Android to iOS: The good & the bad If you've been a long-time Android user, but are switching to iOS, here are a few things you stand to gain or lose... More Technology News»

		Education
		Special aptitude test for Maharashtra state board students soon Over 15 lakh state board students will appear for first-of-its-kind aptitude test to be introduced from the current academic year to enable them to make effective career choices ahead. IISc becomes first Indian institution to be among the top 100 world universities Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore enters the list of elite universities for engineering and technology with 99th rank. E-pathshala to put textbooks at fingertips Gone are the days when one would have to wait to get the textbooks or make do with the old ones due to short supply.And parents would wait for the half-yearly or annual exam results to know the progress of their wards. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Ratnagiri girl eats fire cracker thinking it as chocolate, dies A five-year-old girl died after "eating" a fire cracker mistaking it for a chocolate in her village in the district today, police said. Government bid to declare centuries-old Worli seafront village a slum to allow towers Worli Koliwada village which nests at the edge of the seafront boasts of a history which goes back centuries. Fire in culvert affects Western Railway services in Mumbai Western Railway suburban services came to a halt around 10.40pm due to fire in a culvert near the tracks between Goregaon and Jogeshwari. The fire brigade brought the situation under control and services resumed after around 30 minutes. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Traditional Chinese opera staged at Delhi International Arts Festival With India renewing its focus on the Look East Policy, cultural ties between India and her eastern neighbours have strengthened. Fire breaks out at Delhi's Gandhinagar A major fire broke out in a building in Delhi's Gandhinagar on Thursday. 290 fire related incidents in Delhi on Diwali Firefighters in the national capital received 290 calls related to minor fire incidents on Diwali. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Security guards allegedly gang-rape woman who was in Bengaluru to enrol for tennis training The two guards at the Cubbon Park, on the pretext of taking the woman to a bus stop, allegedly gangraped her near Siddalingaiah Circle in KSLTA. This is the third gangrape to come to light in Bengaluru in just over a month. Rail bridge works hit land hurdle, cause snarls in Bengaluru All thanks to the authorities who have started work on seven such bridges with fanfare, but are dragging their feet due to many reasons. No trash enters landfills from these weddings Over the last few months, solid waste management round table experts and Hasiru Dala, an NGO, have been consulted for six such weddings. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Intermediate girls up against many odds Loco pilots in SCR zone a sleep-deprived lot City lab found lead levels in Maggi within permissible limits More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Delhi, Chennai top in car usage The 2011 Census data has revealed that Delhi has the highest number of workers in the country who commute by car, jeep or van at 10.79%.Chennai is in second place with 6.14%, while Mumbai is in third place at 4.78%. Kolkata (2.93%) and Bengaluru (2.72%) have the least number of commuters who take cars or vans to work, among the five metros. Flooded hospitals turn potential dengue-breeding sites in Chennai As sanitary workers in the city continue to scoop and cart out potential breeding sites for mosquitoes to check dengue cases, hospitals and nursing homes are escaping the scanner. Urban water supply: Tamil Nadu submits Rs 3,249crore action plan to Centre The Tamil Nadu government has submitted a Rs 3,249crore action plan to the Centre to address water supply problems in the urban areas of the state. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat ATS arrest 7 in connection with double murder of BJP leaders Seven arrested by Gujarat ATS in bharuch double murder of bjp leaders Shirish bengali and pragneah mistry which took place on November 2. FDI norms relaxation to boost NRGs investment in Gujarat Central government’s move to ease norms related to investments by companies owned and controlled by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) is set to boost investment in the state by Gujarat-origin businessmen from across the globe. Real estate, e-commerce, aviation, pharmaceuticals and start-ups are going to be the biggest beneficiaries. Diwali vacations: Amdavadis choose road over air From Jodhpur in Rajasthan to Gir in Saurashtra, people mostly with small or nuclear families are heading to these destinations to make the most of the vacations. As the air fares have spiraled up by 4-7 times for some of these popular destinations from Ahmedabad, people are taking the road or train route for their journeys. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lekhpal aspirants create ruckus, block train movement for hours Violent agitation by Chakbandi Lekhpal aspirants brought train movement on Mughalsarai-Allahabad-Kanpur section of busy Howrah-New Delhi route came to a standstill for four to five hours on Sunday. Selfie on postage stamp soon Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp. Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Move to give preference to local students in admissions The state government plans to give preference to local students in Plus II and Plus III admissions by effecting certain changes in the centralized e-admission process in junior and degree colleges. Skin bank a boon for burns patients Good news for burns patients in the state. Fearless forester stands guard in Sunabeda forest A wildlife forester, who was kidnapped by Maoists five years ago and was released after a day following the rebels' decision in praja court (also called Praja Adalat), has been an inspiration for other forest personnel in Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary in Nuapada district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		45 lakh devotees take holy dip in Mandakini on Diwali Nearly 45 lakh devotees took a holy dip on the occasion of Diwali in the sacred Mandakini river in Chitrakoot town, the place where as per mythology Lord Rama had spent a big part of his 14 years in exile. Vijayavargiya uses dog anology against Shotgun Barely 24 hours after BJP-led NDA's debacle in Bihar assembly election, party general secretary Kailash Vijayavargiya landed into another controversy by using dog anology against senior leader and MP Shatrughan Sinha. MP all set to seek Rs 3,500cr loan to tide over financial crisis Madhya Pradesh government reeling under a severe financial crisis and with no aid forthcoming from the Centre has once again planned to borrow Rs 3,500 crore as loan against its securities for ten years on Tuesday, the day after 'Dhanteras', which marks the begining of the five-day Diwali festival. Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi, Goddes of wealth, for prosperity and well-being. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh Congress stage demonstration against BJP Keeping their protest continue against the BJP government for allegedly stopping distribution of the food ration in the city, Chandigarh Congress on Saturday raised slogan against the saffron party and organized signature campaign in sector 30. Two jathedar's gave Sandesh to community The Sikh religious scuffle finally reached Akal Takht on the occasion of Bandi Chor Diwas (Diwali) when two Jathedar’s of same Takht gave separate messages (Sandesh ) to the community. Radiology day celebrated The fourth international day of radiology was celebrated by department of radiodiagnosis at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, by holding a continuing medical education (CME) on 'Pediatric Imaging and Radiation Protection.' The day is celebrated in honour of Nobel prize winning scientist Dr W C Rontgen who discovered X-rays on November 8, 1895. More Chandigarh News»

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