[wanabidii] News Digest: RBI sets rupee reference rate at 66.5388 against dollar

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, May 04, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		RBI sets rupee reference rate at 66.5388 against dollar According to an RBI statement, the exchange rates for the pound and the yen against the rupee were quoted at 96.8273 and 62.21 per 100 yens, respectively, based on reference rates for the dollar and cross-currency quotes at noon. SC to tobacco cos: Follow package warning rules The Supreme court has opined that the tobacco industry should follow the stringent health warning as directed by the government but has also directed Karnataka High Court to address the grievance pleas of the companies regarding the same. The government had raised the display area of mandatory pictorial warnings from 20 per cent to 85 percent on the packets. German bank in spotlight over Panama Papers scandal The oldest and one of the most trusted banks of Germany, the Berenberg Bank has Come up as a surprise in the Panama Paper leaks. The bank, known for its transparency both to employees and customers, is accused of having shell companies (BVI firms) of worth over and above the prescribed norms. The bank has denied all accusations. More Business News»

		Environment
		Earth may be home to 1 trillion life forms Altogether, these data represent over 5.6 million species from 35,000 locations from across the world, except Antarctica. The scientists combined microbial, plant and animal community datasets from government, academic and citizen science sources, resulting in the largest compilation of its kind. Rescued S America circus lions explore new home Africa Lions, rescued from Peru and Colombia circuses and airlifted to South Africa, explored their new territory after being released into Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary north of Johannesburg on Sunday. One of the 33 lions, a male called Zeus, let out a mighty roar before stepping out of his cage. US oil field behind global rise in air pollution: Study . More Environment News»

		World
		Air raids hit Damascus after calm expires Air strikes targeted a Syrian rebel-held area east of Damascus on Wednesday after an agreement aimed at halting the fighting there expired at midnight. The Civil Defence rescue service said the area had been targeted by 21 raids and simultaneous mortar fire with no reported injuries. Pakistani army chief signs death sentences of 11 Taliban members Pakistan's army chief signed off on the death sentences of 11 members of the Taliban convicted of terrorism, kidnappings and attacks on civilians as well as on police and army officers. Pakistan started military trials started for the suspected. Brazil's top prosecutor requests to investigate its president Brazil's top prosecutor, Rodrigo Janot, has requested the Supreme Court to probe President Dilma Rousseff for trying to obstruct a sweeping corruption investigation involving state run oil firm Petrobras. The prosecutor general has also asked the Supreme Court to investigate former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. More World News»

		Science
		One in three US antibiotic prescriptions 'unnecessary:' study Miami, May 3, 2016 (AFP) -Nearly one in three antibiotic prescriptions doled out in the United States is "inappropriate," said a study Tuesday that called for improved stewardship of this important medicine. World Asthma Day: Affluent children more prone to Asthma, says study UN chief picks Mexican diplomat to head climate office Paris, May 3, 2016 (AFP) -A veteran Mexican diplomat has been chosen to head the United Nations' newly upgraded climate office, UN chief Ban Ki-moon announced in a letter to France's environment minister. More Science News»

		Technology
		6 CyanogenMod features we need in stock Android Here are a few things you can do in CyanogenMod 13 that would be great to see Google add in Android N. Apple iPad Pro (9.7-inch) review: Is this the best iPad ever? Apple’s iPad Pro (9.7-inch) is the younger sibling of the iPad Pro (12.9-inch) launched last year. With the sinking tablet market and the improving hybrid laptop market, this iPad is a big deal for Apple. We reviewed it to see where it stands in the Indian market. Google, Fiat Chrysler team up for self-driving cars Unlike prior testing in which Google bought Toyota Motor Corp vehicles from dealers and retrofitted them, the search engine giant will work with FCA directly on the test models. More Technology News»

		Education
		GIT to introduce two new master courses considering industry trends Gogte Institute of Technology (GIT- Belagavi) of Karnatak Law Society will be introducing two new master degree courses- Industrial Engineering and Management, and Automotive Electronics from this academic year, considering the trends in the industries and corporate sector. Intake for medical, para-medical courses only in Sept Admissions to medical and para-medical courses are likely to start by the first week of September. The results of the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) will be declared only in the last week of August — that accounts for the delay in the intake process. SCAC gets 'college with potential for excellence' status by UGC Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (SCAC) is the only college in Pune to be conferred the status of 'Colleges with Potential for Excellence' (CPE) by the University Grants Commission in the recently declared list. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Not going slow on international operations: Tatas Mumbai, May 4 () Undeterred by the trouble facing its steel operations in Britain, Tata Group today said the strategy to globalise is not impacted by this development and that the company will continue to develop international presence. Lenders to revalue Kingfisher House, hope to sell it shortly Mumbai, May 4 () Having failed once to sell the Kingfisher House for recovering their loans, banks have begun a fresh valuation process for auctioning the headquarters of the Vijay Mallya's long defunct Kingfisher Airlines. "A revaluation process has begun and will be over by the next week. Conflict of interest claims arise as airlines give technical expertise The Directorate General of Civil Aviation circular, which imposes a slew of new norms on airline pilot training done abroad, has courted controversy because of conflict of interest involved in the matter. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Firm, director not yet served with SC notice in coal case: CBI New Delhi, May 4 () CBI has told a special court that Prakash Industries Limited (PIL) and its director, who were discharged by the Delhi High Court in a coal block allocation scam case, have not been served with the notice issued on its appeal by the Supreme Court. Govt in process of amending Minimum Wages Act New Delhi, May 4 () Government today said it is in the process of amending the Minimum Wage Act to address the problems of labour and contract workers and the amended legislation will be taken up by the Union Cabinet soon. Three arrested for planning terror strikes in capital New Delhi, May 4 () Three persons with alleged "ideological leaning" towards the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed were arrested here last night for planning terror strikes in different parts of the national capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		No city for northeasterners? "Chinki" and "Chilli chicken": These are two offensive, derogatory terms that people from the northeastern community claim to hear regularly even in a cosmopolitan city like namma Bengaluru. Despite harsh summer, a few lakes are not feeling the heat While stories of drying borewells and depleting water tables paint a grim picture this summer, a few rejuvenated lakes in the city are inspiring hope. They stand as leading examples of how citizen initiatives can work wonders. Araka and teff could see farmers through drought Even as Karnataka grapples with one of the worst droughts in recent times, a farmer and a research scientist have found two foodgrains which can sustain farmers through such tough times. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad Metro project delayed Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) The completion of Hyderabad Metro Rail will be delayed by nearly one-and-a-half years, with the developer now saying that the project is likely to be fully operational by December 2018. Hyderabad Metro project may get delayed by 18 months: LTMRHL Hyderabad, May 4 () L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail, a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro which is implementing the Rs 16,000-crore elevated metro rail project here, today said the work is expected to be delayed by almost 18 months. "There is a delay in the project due to various reasons. Danish Akhtar down with chicken pox Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Wrestler-turned-actor Danish Akhtar, who is seen playing the role of Lord Hanuman in TV show "Siya Ke Ram", has been diagnosed with chicken pox and had to cancel his shooting schedule for the next two weeks. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 0830 HRS IST: Chennai, May 4 () Rainfall occurred at a few places over Telangana and South interior Karnataka. Isolated rainfall occurred over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Dry weather prevailed over Coastal Karnataka, North interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep. Racer Armaan looking forward to packed international season Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Ace Indian racer Armaan Ebrahim will begin a packed international season next week as he will make his debut in the GT Asia Championship besides participating in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Series for a second successive year. Rag picker kills wife, daughter near Vellore in Tamil Nadu Police said the rag picker, Prakash, who was in an inebriated condition, picked up a quarrel with his wife, Meena, as he suspected her fidelity. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Quota leader Lalji Patel arrested Ahmedabad, May 4 () Sardar Patel Group (SPG) chief and quota agitation leader Lalji Patel has been arrested by Mehsana police in connection with the "jail bharo" agitation which had turned violent on April 17, police said today. SIT gears up to nab Gulberg absconder SIT, probing nine post Godhra riot cases and Special Operation Group (SOG) sleuths, after nabbing Shivcharan alias Jeetendra alias Lallu from Memadpura in Rajasthan have stepped up their efforts to nab another absconder in Gulbarg massacre case, Kailash Dobhi. Gujarat govt to reply to Ribeiro's PIL challenging Pandey's appointment as DGP In response to a PIL challenging appointment of P P Pandey, who is an accused in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, as in-charge DGP, Gujarat government on Wednesday submitted before Gujarat high court that it would reply to the PIL. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		EC meets up over discipline issue The executive council of Allahabad University held an emergent meeting at vice-chancellor's office on Tuesday.The agenda of the meeting was indiscipline among students. Purse with ornaments recovered Allahabad: GRP personnel with the help of an AC coach mechanic recovered the purse of a woman passenger, carrying ornaments worth Rs 2.5 lakh, from Haridwar Express on Tuesday. Woman immolates self after tiff with mother-in-law A 40-year-old woman identified as Sarita alias Savita, a resident of Naugava, set herself ablaze after a tiff with her mother-in-law over a petty issue on Tuesday morning. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Congress mentioned bank account belongs to BJD, admits party Bhubaneswar, May 4 () Odisha Law Minister Arun Kumar Sahoo today admitted that the bank account, in which Rs eight crore was allegedly deposited in a single day, belonged to the ruling BJD, a day after Opposition Congress sought a reply from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the issue. NFSA allocation notfair in state: BJD Cornered over the chit fund case, the ruling BJD on Tuesday tried to put up a brave face by targeting the Centre over 'unfair' allocation of foodgrain under National Food Security Act (NFSA). Food panel violatingrules, say activists Food campaigners are up in arms after the state government issued notification to appoint only two members to the state food commission (SFC) though the National Food Security Act (NFSA) mandates appointment of five members. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Prime accused of Madhya Pradesh's Vyapam scam arrested in Kanpur A joint team of CBI and UP STF has arrested Ramesh Shivhare, a key accused in the Madhya Pradesh's Vyapam scam. Now, MP minister threatens to hang officials upside down over power cuts A day after Chhattisgarh minister Ajay Chandrakar threatened to kill an official during a review meeting, a senior minister of Madhya Pradesh used intemperate language against government officials. 33% quota for women in govt jobs, says CM In a significant step, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced reservation for women in all government departments, except in one. "Till now we have reserved 33% for women in police department. From now onward, women will get 33% reservation in all departments, except forest department as it is a field job," he said here on Tuesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		66 lakh MT wheat procured by govt agencies in Haryana Chandigarh, May 4 () About 65.65 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat have so far been procured by government agencies in Haryana, an official said today. Out of this, 58.51 lakh MT, or 89 per cent of the total procured wheat, have already been lifted. 8-year-old girl kidnapped in Patiala An eight-year-old schoolgirl was kidnapped by two unidentified persons. Chandigarh woman on key Republican post A Chandigarh-born American Sikh woman lawyer has been elected to a key position in the Republican party at the national level. More Chandigarh News»

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