[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex soars 326 points, Nifty reclaims 7,800-mark

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 09, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex soars 326 points, Nifty reclaims 7,800-mark  Market benchmark BSE Sensex recouped about 326 points and the broader NSE Nifty touched the 7,800-mark in Monday's early trade on the back of buying by foreign funds and retail investors amid mixed Asian markets. Rupee gains 7 paise against dollar in early trade Forex dealers said besides sustained selling of the greenback by banks and exporters, a higher opening of the domestic equity market backed up the rupee at the Interbank Foreign Exchange. SBI-led banks in search of Rs 20,000 crore borrowed by Alok Industries A forensic audit could not only reveal if there were any instances of fund diversion by the company but also bring out possible lapses, if any, of past audits. More Business News»

		Environment
		New wasps discovered in India named after Brad Pitt Brad Pitt's flying namesake is a tiny creature measuring less than 2 mm. While thinking of a name for the new wasp, Buntika A Butcher, from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, recalled her long hours of studying in laboratory right under the poster of her favourite film actor. Leopards have lost 75% of their habitat range: Study New research has found that the leopard has lost 75% of its historic habitat range. This appears to confirm conservationists' suspicions that leopards are facing a multitude of growing threats in the wild. Release of animals into wild stirs up controversy in China Postings of micro-blogger "cora liebo" narrating the list of animals "released" in the southwestern province of Yunnan have left jaws dropped all over China. One such posting in April listed bedbugs among the creatures released, along with 58 kilograms of snakes. More Environment News»

		World
		N Korea's nuclear attitude 'has not changed': China media Chinese state-run media today played down North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's pledge not to use nuclear weapons unless his country's sovereignty is threatened, saying that his pursuit of atomic arms remained dangerous. Trump changes tune on tax hikes for wealthy Americans US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he was open to raising taxes on the rich, backing off his prior proposal to reduce taxes on all Americans and breaking with one of his party's core policies dating back to the 1990s. Ten dead in Philippine election day violence At least 10 people died across Philippines in election day violence on Monday, as gunmen attacked polling stations, ambushed vehicles and stole vote counting machines. Authorities, however, described the violence as isolated incidents and said that the overall conduct of the elections was peaceful. More World News»

		Science
		Rare celestial event: Mercury to be seen as dot on solar disc today In a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs only 13 times in a century, Mercury will be seen as dot on the solar disc today. This occurs only when Sun, Mercury and Earth are lined up in one plane. It appears as a dot on the disc because its angular size is very small compared to that of Sun. Catch a glimpse of 'Transit of Mercury' today Mercury rising: Astronomers gear for planetary alignment Paris, May 9, 2016 (AFP) -Astronomers on Monday were preparing for one of the highlights of the skywatchers' year, when the Sun, Mercury and Earth all line up -- a phenomenon that happens just a dozen or so times per century. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 tips to free space on your iPhone Often feel storage crunch in your 16GB iPhone? 6 things that give earphones edge over headphones There has always been a rift between audiophiles (music lovers) when it comes to earphones and headphones. 4G spectrum an advantage for Airtel, Reliance Jio: CLSA Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm are better placed than Idea Cellular and Vodafone India to cash in on the ongoing mobile data boom because of their pan-India 4G spectrum holdings, cell sites and fibre advantage, brokerage CLSA has said. More Technology News»

		Education
		Ministry recommends to make FDDI a deemed university CBSE to map the existing counselling facilities in affiliated schools across the country Transit of Mercury to enthrall tomorrow The transit of Mercury over the disc of the sun can be viewed on Monday afternoon. Planet Mercury will be seen as a small black dot crossing the solar disc. It will be visible from all parts of India for varying durations depending on the location, starting around 4:40 pm. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Jewellers see 10% growth in sales on Akshaya Tritiya Mumbai, May 9 () After the bullion market remained lull for months, jewellers on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya today are hopeful of a 10 per cent rise in sales. "We are getting positive reports from across the country, and the footfalls are also good... Adoptive parents voice sensitive concerns at weekend workshop Shivangi Joshi 'thrilled' to shoot in Rishikesh Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Actress Shivangi Joshi, who will be next seen as Naira in "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", says she is "thrilled" to shoot for the upcoming sequence of the show in Rishikesh, where she spent most of her childhood. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Anonymous letter threatens to kill Rahul, Cong team meets HM Puducherry/New Delhi, May 9 () An anonymous letter threatening to kill Rahul Gandhi at an election meeting in Puducherry has been received by a senior Congress leader V Narayanasamy. Court holds man guilty of sexually harassing woman in train New Delhi, May 9 () A man has been held guilty of sexually harassing a woman on board a train by a Delhi court which said incidents of violence are committed against women because of their gender. Acting chief of Natgrid shifted; 15 new JS appointed New Delhi, May 9 () Senior IAS officer Rajiv Arora, acting chief of Natgrid--a proposed intelligence gathering mechanism--has been shifted as Joint Secretary in Labour and Employment Ministry as part of a major mid-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected today. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Aizawl brace up for Sporting test in Fed Cup (Preview) Aizawl, May 9 (IANS) After beating I-League champions Bengaluru FC in the last eight stage, Aizawl FC will be brimming with confidence when they host Sporting Club de Goa in their semi-final first leg Federation Cup football clash at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Tuesday. EI announces results of its national-level annual scholastic test Educational Initiatives (EI), one of India's leaders in the education space, has recently announced the results of its national-level annual scholastic test - ASSET Talent Search (ATS) for the academic year 2015-16. HAL completes Rs.4.77 cr Kumudvathi rejuvenation project Bengaluru, May 9 () Hindustan Aeronautics Limited today said it has completed Rs 4.77 crore Kumudvathi river rejuvenation project near Nelamangala in Bengaluru rural district. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad to host conference on India's COP21 commitments Hyderabad, May 9 () The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) has been selected by the United States Department of State to organise a conference focused on implementing India's COP21 commitments to be held here on June 24-25. LYCOS appoints Ramesh Reddy as ED (Finance), Group CFO LYCOS, the global Internet brand on Monday announced the appointment of Y. Ramesh Reddy as the Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director (Finance) for the entire LYCOS group. Freedom fighter and former MLA Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao dies Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Veteran freedom fighter and former Communist leader Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao died here on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 93. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai oncologist's murder: Senior citizens to discuss home alone elderly people's security Expressing their shock over the incident, the senior citizens will talk about the threats they face, precautions that can be taken and police protection available for them. UP and ahead - for movers who can be shakers Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram Mail and three other trains rescheduled Southern Railway rescheduled four trains on Monday due to late running of pairing trains. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		New rules to stamp out wetland reclamation Ten Percent EBC now in Graduation and Engineering and Pharmacy Gujarat University to support 3000 entrepreneurs More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		KGBV hostel security to be beefed up Plans are afoot to beef up security at state government's residential Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV).Resident girls have earlier been trained in Karate also. 'Parties make tall claims, fullfil none' Scores of activists of Samajwadi Party participated in Jan Sandesh cycle rally at Allahpur here on Sunday.District president of SP Vinay Kushwaha said that Akhilesh government is working for the development of the state. Showcasing the journey of motherhood at expo On Mother's Day, the city got a chance to see how the concept of motherhood had evolved over centuries.Allahabad Museum took the opportunity to pay a unique tribute to motherhood- with an exhibition. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Patnaik launches DBT scheme for farmers Elderly, women safety measures win award for Odisha Police Four excise constables arrested for thrashing a man in Nayagarh Police on Sunday arrested four excise constables on charges of illegally detaining, assaulting and threatening a man at Tulasipur in Nayagarh district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cop injured in encounter with pardi gang in Guna 245 Loo scam: IAS officer pressured to apologise for punishing guilty official BJP MLA, aides vandalise Sagar liquor shop 200 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		KCA's Agriculture Students Complete Quarantine Training Hooda dares Khattar to settle revenges once and for all Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who has been booked by the state's Vigilance Department for his alleged involvement in the National Herald case, on Monday asked the Manohar Lal Khattar-led government to stop indulging in the politics of vendetta It's AAP versus Akali-BJP-Congress in Punjab: Punjab AAP leader Sanjay Singh (IANS Interview) Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) As an upbeat Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gets ready for its first big battle after claiming Delhi, one of its top leaders says the AAP is fighting the "Mahagatbandhan" (Grand Alliance) of the ruling Akali Dal-BJP combine and the Congress in Punjab. More Chandigarh News»

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