[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex jumps 203 pts to regain 26,000; Nifty at 7,900

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, November 20, 2015
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		Business
		Sensex jumps 203 pts to regain 26,000; Nifty at 7,900 Reversing early losses, the benchmark BSE sensex surged over 203 points in late Friday morning deals to go past the 26,000-level, while the NSE Nifty topped 7,900 mark on renewed buying in oil&gas, IT and Teck stocks amid mixed Asian cues. RBI sets rupee reference rate at 66.09 against dollar The Reserve Bank of India on friday fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 66.0940 against the US dollar and 70.8594 for the euro. RBI staff stir impacts banking operations, bond trading Normal banking operations and bond market volumes took a hit on Friday as the one-day "mass casual leave" by over 17,000 RBI employees affected the payment and settlement activities. The central bank's staff had gone on one-day leave to press for better retirement benefits. More Business News»

		Environment
		Okhla residents to move court over waste plant Residents of Sukhdev Vihar have decided to move the Supreme Court seeking a solution to the air pollution caused by Okhla waste-to-energy plant. Two rivers turn blue in Meghalaya At least two rivers in eastern Meghalaya have turned blue again apparently due to "high acid content", resulting in death of scores of fishes. Retreating ice behind population explosion in Adelie penguins? Adelie penguins may be benefiting from shrinking glaciers, according to a new study that found the population of the species in East Antarctica has risen 135 times than it was around 19,000 years ago. More Environment News»

		World
		5 dead in 'Palestinian' attacks in Tel Aviv, West Bank A Palestinian fatally stabbed two people in a Tel Aviv office building and three other people were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Israeli police and the army said. Donald Trump does not rule out Muslim database US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has created a controversy by saying he "would certainly implement" a database system tracking Muslims in the US to protect the country against terrorism. Nepal facing 'medical crisis' as supplies run short Nepal is heavily dependent on its giant neighbour India for fuel and other supplies, but little cargo has crossed the border since protests against a new constitution broke out in late September. More World News»

		Science
		Artificial pancreas performed well in humans in US A team of the US researchers has developed a functional artificial pancreas that has performed well in humans in clinical settings. It's been developed by combining mechanical artificial pancreas technology with transplantation of islet cells which produce insulin. Viagra may help prevent diabetes: Study The anti-impotence drug Viagra may help ward off type 2 diabetes in people suffering from the disorder by improving their insulin sensitivity , a study has claimed. Chocolate pill: It's all benefit, no fun More Science News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Windows turns 30: 12 interesting facts November 20, 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the very first version of Windows -- Windows 1.0. Here are some interesting facts about the world's most popular operating system. 10 cool gadgets we want to see in India There are many gadgets and cool tech toys that are available in other countries right now but, sadly, not in the Indian market. There are many such pocket-sized and wearable devices that geeks in the country want in their hands, but can't get. Here's a list of 10 cool gadgets we want to see in India right now... Sony h.ear on headphones review: Superb sound but at a price Overall, the sound and call experience on this headset was quite nice. However, we did expect a hefty price tag from them for h.ear on headphones. More Technology News»

		Education
		Valson Thampu proposes major amendments to St Stephen's constitution The principal of St Stephen's College, Valson Thampu, has now proposed amendments to the institution's 102-year-old constitution including granting power to the principal to take disciplinary action against student or staff irrespective of the governing body's opinion. For new-age parents, kids, home is where the school is All of 14, Aayushi Pandey says that she wants to study theoretical physics from one of the world’s top universities. A jazz dancer, self-taught sketch artist, swimmer, guitarist and blogger, she has studied theatre at the National School of Drama and also learnt Bharatnatyam for eight years. To top it all, she’s also the author of ‘Okozbo’, a science fiction novel. But ask her what school she goes to and she shows her home address as the answer. ICRISAT, IIT Bombay launches free online agriculture course The National Virtual Academy for Indian Agriculture will launch an online course on diseases of horticultural crops and their management in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Major fire in Mumbai building on Thursday night A major fire broke out at Amar Umar building in Dadar late on Thursday night. About 50 people were trapped inside the three-storeyed structure. BJP MLA's brother booked for mangrove destruction in Mumbai's Mira Road BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's sibling has been booked for destroying mangroves in Kanakia Nagar, Mira Road. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Nitrro gym in Mumbai On eve of Diwali, south Mumbaikars witnessed the inauguration of Nitrro, which is spread over a sprawling 20,000 sq ft along with the felicitation of physically challenged bodybuilders at the hands of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Sports and Education Minister Vinod Tawde. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises golf tournament in Delhi It was something of a power list – the people who turned up for a spot of golf at the invitation of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently. Jassi Gill and Babbal Rai perform at Capitol Club in Delhi Punjabi music lovers in the capital were in for a treat when singers Jassi Gill and Babbal Rai performed at the Capitol Club recently. Ansals not to be prosecuted in intimidation case filed in Uphaar case The Supreme Court on Friday gave clean chit real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal in an intimidation case filed against them by Neelam Krishnamoorthy in Uphaar fire case. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Land grant controversy -JD(S) moves HC for vacating interim order Janata Dal secular party (JD-S) has filed interlocutory application before the Karnataka high court seeking for vacating the interim order passed by the court on October 31. Yettinahole project suspended till December 7 Faced with legal hurdles, Yettinahole Integrated drinking water project, one of the flagship projects of Congress government designed to quench the thirst of nearly 7 million people in drought-prone Kolar, Chickballapur, Ramanagaram, Tumakuru, Bengaluru Rural, and Hassan districts, has come to a grinding halt. Private hospitals in Bengaluru under government scanner. Private hospitals and nursing homes in Bengaluru have come under scanner over fleecing and exploitation of people from poor and marginalised sections during treatment. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HC to AP: Don't deny benefits promised to capital farmers Appearing for the aggrieved farmers, senior counsel E Manohar told the court that they were now challenging the recent amendment made by the authorities to land pooling rules known as Andhra Pradesh Capital City Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation and Implementation) Rules, 2015. Flood impact: Nellore turns into a water body Swarnala Cheruvu, where the famous ‘Rottela Panduga’ (annual festivalof breads) is celebrated, has now become the ‘Sorrow of Nellore’ as it breached due to the heavy downpour. No water supply on Nov 21 & 23 In view of this, areas including Adarshnagar, Gurumurthynagar, Ranga Reddy Nagar, Gandhinagar, Bhagath Singh Nagar, Rodamisthrinagar and Gajularamaram will get affected. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TOI INTERVIEW: After floods, there has been no disease outbreak, TN health secretary says Regulated market for paddy opened in Madurai Almost three decades after regulated markets under the agricultural marketing committee were introduced in Tamil Nadu, the first regulated market for paddy was inaugurated in Madurai on Friday. Jazz pianist Madhav Chari dead Chennai-based jazz pianist Madhav Chari died of a cardiac arrest here on Friday morning. He was 46. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ex-rag picker's cleaning firm hits Rs 1cr turnover Until 1981, Manjula Vaghela, now 60, used to work as a paper picker on the city streets for a living, earning Rs 5 per day. On rainy and cold days, this measly income would also elude her. Impostor cheats company of Rs 11 lakhs A company dealing in security products operating from Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint with city crime branch that a man impersonating as a Nick Barefoot, an employee of its sister concern company in the United Kingdom, lured them into booking 37 flight tickets worth Rs 30.66 lakhs. 'Charges invoked to crush our demands' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two BJP MPs stopped from entering Allahabad University campus BJP member of Parliament from Phulpur, Keshav Prasad Maurya and BJP MP from Kaushambi, Vinod Sonkar were not allowed to enter the campus of Allahabad University by Allahabad Police, on Friday noon. Police inspector shot in Pratapgarh A police inspector posted in Pratapgrah was shot by some unidentified persons in the heart of the city on Thursday evening. The cop, Anil Kumar, was in plain clothes and was shot on the chest after he tried to stop some hoodlums, sitting at a model beer shop, from creating disturbance. The assailants fled the scene before shocked onlookers could gather courage to nab them. Admin cancels Yogi's visit to AU District administration cancelled the proposed visit of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Gorakhpur MP Yogi Adityananth to Allahabad University. Yogi was scheduled to visit AU on Friday for inaugurating AU Student Union (2015-16). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Centre asks Odisha government to submit drought report In view of the deficient rainfall, the Center on Thursday asked the affected states including Odisha to submit memorandum seeking central assistance for the drought. Odisha cuts farm loan interest to 1 per cent The state government on Thursday announced to reduce interest rate on farm loans by half from two to one per cent amid allegations of rising number of farmers committing suicide due to loan burden. Scientists survey Odisha shores for horseshoe crab Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, recently surveyed the Odisha coast to submit a status report about the horseshoe crab to the government for its conservation and management. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Migratory bird habitat to be affected after bushes burnt in Kaliasot According to bird lovers this has also destroyed food and habitat of migratory birds which comes to city during this season and these depend upon bushes for stay. Campaigning for Jhabua, Dewas by-poll ends, polling on Nov 21, counting on Nov 24 Campaigning for Jhabua-Ratlam Lok Sabha and Dewas assembly constituency ended at 5pm on Thursday. Acid attack in Nazeerabad: Youth got liquid from baba to hypnotise victim A day after a 22-year-old woman was allegedly attacked with acid by a youth in Nazeerabad area on city outskirts, the accused told cops that he did not know that it was acid. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PGI to host conference to sensitize doctors about Diabetic foot amputations Annually 40,000 diabetic patients lose their limbs in India. Worldwide, every 8 sec a limb is amputated and lost because of diabetic foot and its complications. New Anthroplasty technique makes joint and hip replacement easier The new innovation in the field of the Arthroplasty has made the joint replacement of the hip and the knee easier, simple and more accurate says designer surgeon Dr Wolfgang Klauser who attended the 1st Elite Arthroplasty Congress 2015, which is being organized by Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement. Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee remembers Indira Gandhi Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee (CTCC) on Thursday celebrated the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the presence of former union minister Pawan kumar Bansal and president CTCC Pardeep Chhabra. More Chandigarh News»

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