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		Friday, May 20, 2016
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		Business
		Mercedes-Benz launches upgraded SUV GLS 350d German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday launched an upgraded version of its seven-seater sports utility vehicle GLS 350d in India, priced at Rs 80.4 lakh (ex-showroom Pune). Gold slips, silver slumps below Rs 40,000 Gold prices declined by Rs 50 to Rs 29,750 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Friday, tracking a declining trend overseas amid muted demand by jewellers at the domestic spot market. Silver also went below the Rs 40,000-mark by falling Rs 500 to Rs 39,950 per kg due to reduced off-take by industrial units and coin makers. Sensex bounces 99 points, Nifty above 7,800 More Business News»

		Environment
		Himachal propagating mahseer fish for conservation The population of the golden mahseer, hunted for sport and food, is declining in rivers of Himachal Pradesh, prompting the fisheries department to begin an artificial propagation programme for its rehabilitation and conservation. Vulture population on the rise in Madhya Pradesh Vulture census by state forest department for a second time this year shows a quantum leap in its population. At least 7,000 vultures were counted last Saturday, particularly in Panna, Neemuch and Mandsaur districts, which is 100 more than the last count held in January, 2016. French parliament adopts bill for Paris climate change  French parliamentarians adopted a bill to ratify the landmark climate agreement reached by 195 nations in Paris in December. The bill is expected to be taken up by the Senate for another vote before it is ratified by the government. More Environment News»

		World
		Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam refuses to answer questions Salah Abdeslam, 26, had said last month he wanted to explain all. His lawyer 's lawyer, Frank Berton told reporters that Abdeslam was disturbed by the 24-hour video surveillance in his maximum-security cell. China warns Taiwan's new President on independence As China's strongest critic Tsai Ing-wen assumed power in Taiwan on Friday and pledged democracy and close ties with the US, a wary Beijing warned her against seeking independence. It emphasised that the 'One-China policy' remained the corner-stone of its relations with other countries. Osama poster signed by SEAL Team 6 sells for $100,000 A "wanted" Osama bin Laden poster, signed by US Navy SEAL Team 6 which carried out the raid in Pakistan to kill the then al-Qaeda chief, has been auctioned for a whopping $100,000. Osama was killed in the US Navy SEALs raid on May 2, 2011. More World News»

		Science
		'Sunscreen gene' may help protect against skin cancer Scientists have identified a 'sunscreen gene' that may help protect against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Melanoma patients with deficient or mutant copies of the 'UV radiation Resistance Associated Gene' are less protected from harmful ultraviolet rays. High blood pressure raises risk of developing vascular dementia High blood pressure can significantly raise the risk of developing vascular dementia, a disease which affects around 7 lakh people in India, a new study found. High blood pressure was found to be associated with 62 per cent higher risk of vascular dementia between the ages of 30-50. Mars is within reach, says German tapped for space command Humans could set foot on Mars within decades if they wanted to, according to the German astronaut who has been tapped to become his country's first commander of the International Space Station. Alexander Gerst said the space station offers a unique opportunity to test the technology needed to explore other planets, especially if its lifetime is extended beyond 2020. More Science News»

		Technology
		9 Android apps banned on Google Play Store The beginning of this year saw Google removing 13 apps from its Play Store. Here's why your smartphone may never get the latest Android N features So far, just 7.5% of active Android users have last year's version of Android, called Marshmallow. About a quarter are still on versions from 2012 or earlier. ​Apple bets on local apps to sell iPhones More Technology News»

		Education
		Include yoga modules in physiotherapy courses: UGC to universities The University Grants Commission on Thursday asked central universities to include modules of yoga teaching and training in their bachelor's and master's courses in physiotherapy from the forthcoming academic session. Protests continue to rattle Doon University Students with duct tape on their mouths and placards in hand sat outside the administrative block at Doon University here, protesting against curbs on their “freedom of speech” on the fourth consecutive day on Thursday. Health dept looks at detailed health as subject in school Concerned about increasing lifestyle diseases, especially among youngsters, the health department is looking at introducing health as a subject for school children. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'India has more conducive regulations for clinical research' Mumbai, May 20 () India has more conducive regulatory environment for conduct of clinical research, according to Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR). BJP's Assam gains unlikely to fast-track pending reforms: DBS Mumbai, May 20 () Taking a contrarian view, global financial services major DBS today said BJP's victory in Assam polls is a positive for the government at Centre politically but will be "neutral" from the policy-making perspective and may not help expedite pending reforms like GST. Khalid Siddiqui happy to join cast of 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) After Mohammad Nazim bid adieu to "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya", Khalid Siddiqui will soon be seen as the male lead of the popular TV show. The actor hopes he lives up to the expectations. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		CBSE to announce Class XII results on May 21 The class XII Board examination results of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be declared on Saturday (May 21, 2016). The Board will announce the results for all its regions at 12 noon. Bravo chides Windies selectors post tri-series omission A day after being dropped from the ODI squad for the upcoming triangular series featuring Australia and South Africa, West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has questioned the national selectors' decision to pick compatriots Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard. Government clears ordinance to defer NEET for a year New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The government on Friday cleared an ordinance to defer the implementation of NEET, following strong objections from some states over the efficacy of the common entrance test for under-graduate medical courses in India. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BDA recovers property worth Rs 8 crore India to demonstrate reusable launch vehicle technology Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) India will use a mini-rocket with a booster to fly a winged reusable launch vehicle into lower earth orbit on May 23 for demonstrating the technology its space agency developed, a senior official said on Friday. GoM on road safety bill to discuss penalities for traffic offenses in detail At the second meeting of the Group of ministers (GoM) to examine best practices on road safety and road transport sector and to suggest actionable points for implementation held in Bengaluru on Friday, the impetus will be on penalities to be enhanced on traffic offenses. The committee has already firmed up on improving public service delivery like driving licenses and register and transfer of vehicle ownership, doing away with LL and making DL test digitized. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bypoll win leads to tussle for credit among TRS leaders Telangana to hold separate exam for MBBS, BDS The Telangana government will hold a separate exam for the MBBS and BDS seats after the Centre on Friday approved promulgation of an ordinance to defer NEET for one academic year. Court raps cops for not tracing banker's abducted wife A local court has pulled up Alwal police and threatened to initiate action against the station house officer (SHO) for his inaction in the abduction case of 23-year-old housewife, Mamta Devi, by her parents on March 28. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Iron Lady shows her mettle Jayalalithaa Jayaram had courageously split the party against Janaki, wife of her mentor and party founder M G Ramachandran, whom the old guard had propped up as the natural heir to MGR. To old pals, Jaya was girl who took them to films or the rest of Tamil Nadu, she's Amma, revolutionary leader and Tamil Nadu chief minister. But for her classmates Srimathi and Chandini, she's still Jaya -good friend, class topper. 'Tamil Nadu polls prove the need for electoral reforms' Chennai, May 20 (IANS) The 2016 Tamil Nadu assembly elections proved the urgent need for electoral reforms in the state, said a retired top Election Commission official. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad traffic cops get special jackets to beat heat Traffic police in the city have finally received special jackets and towels to protect themselves while deployed on road in the scorching heat. Senior traffic branch officials said that all 14 traffic police stations of the city have received two special kits each, on an experimental basis, for personnel on duty at crossroads. Advani to attend BJP's 'Vikas Parv' celebrations in Gujarat Ahmedabad, May 20 () BJP patriarch L K Advani will address party workers and the people at a function here on May 26 as part of 'Vikas Parv' celebrations by Gujarat BJP to mark two years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre. Increasing sale of imported 'misbranded' incense sticks harmful The rainy season brings along a series of challenges – water clogging, dampness, mosquito infestation particularly in unclean sewages, chawls (slums). Incense sticks or ‘agarbattis’ a commonly known pooja related item used for worship or as a low cost room freshener for aromatic purposes is now raising a fire and smoke in the country. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Calendar to feature famous alumni of Allahabad University For the first time in its history, spanning over 125 years, Allahabad University would be releasing its calendar. Teenager commits suicide An 18-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan near Ice Factory, Meerapur, here on Wednesday.The deceased, Meghna, had lost her parents in an accident and was living with her uncle and aunt. Ex-cop's widow found murdered A 60-year-old widow of an ex-deputy superintendent of police (DSP) was found murdered at her house at Allahpur under George Town police station here on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Joint working group calls to set up locomotive workshop Bhubaneswar, May 20 () The joint working group comprising Odisha Chief Secretary and General Manager, East Coast Railway has recommended to set up an Electric Locomotive Periodic Overhaul workshop in Kalahandi district. Impending storm triggers panic in Phailin-hit Ganjam Residents of coastal villages in the district remained panicky about Roanu despite the state government ruling out any major impact of the cyclonic development in Ganjam. Officers' leaves cancelled, rapid action teams put on standby Reviewing the preparedness here at a meeting, chief minister Naveen Patnaik asked officers of southern and coastal districts not to take leave for at least three days. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BU's online admission process to start today Barkatullah University (BU) has issued notification to start online admission process for admitting students in university teaching departments (UTDs). Doctor roughed up at JP hospital An on duty doctor was roughed up at JP district hospital here on Wednesday. A case in this regard was later registered at Habibganj police station. Accused are yet to be nabbed. BU to open state-of-art institute of agri sciences Desperate to remove taint of controversies, Barkatullah University has shifted its gaze to agriculture-related department. The university has decided to open agriculture institute of agriculture sciences with focus on research work from the academic session of 2017-18. Old timers feel it is an attempt at image makeover. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Student commits suicide after gangrape in Haryana 2 youths killed in road mishap in Chandigarh Two youths, who were in their mid 20s, have been killed in a road mishap near Bapu Dham Colony area in Sector 26 on Thursday night. The two were on a newly purchased Activa Honda and lost balance, and hit in an electricity pole after being rammed in a road divider around 1.30am. Families of cops held for murder want case dropped Family members of two policemen, who were arrested after a farmer had consumed poison inside a police post, assembled at the residence of Barnala senior superintendent of police (SSP) on Thursday and alleged that both were falsely implicated, and the murder case against them be More Chandigarh News»

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