[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex ends 4-day losing run, zooms 331 points on value-buying

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 15, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex ends 4-day losing run, zooms 331 points on value-buying Stocks rose for the first time in five days as market benchmark Sensex rebounded from around three-week lows by rising 331 points to 26,726.34 and the NSE Nifty regained the crucial 8,200-mark on Wednesday. India to form alliance with Japan, South Korea to buy LNG "For the next two to three decades, gas is going to be a major part of the energy basket for Asian energy consumers," Dharmendra Pradhan, Indian minister of petroleum and natural gas told reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday. Mumbai Indians most watched team this IPL Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore was a very close second with 18.37 million impressions per match while Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders came in next with 16.57 million impressions per match. More Business News»

		Environment
		El Nino drives fastest annual increase on record of CO2 Atmospheric carbon dioxide for the first time expected to exceed 400 parts per million for 2016 as a result of an extra boost from El Nino, finds a new study. El Nino warms and dries tropical ecosystems, reduces their uptake of carbon as well as exacerbates forest fires. 68 nesting sites of estuarine crocs found in Odisha park Wildlife personnel in Bhitarkanika National Park have spotted 68 nesting sites of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles even as the annual breeding ritual of these reptiles has reached its peak. Wildlife officials predict that the number of nesting sites may go further up in coming days. Bengal seeks Centre's nod to catch wild elephants Ruling out any proposal to kill animals as in Bihar to save crops, the West Bengal government has sought the Centre's nod to catch wild elephants and not kill them to protect farmlands and lives of people. Bengal minister Binay Krishna Burman said wild elephants have killed over 100 people in the state last year. More Environment News»

		World
		Barack Obama to meet Dalai Lama at White House Side-stepping Chinese opposition, US President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama at the White House on Wednesday, a move likely to infuriate China which considers the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader as a separatist. 70 fighters dead in clashes around Syria's Aleppo: Sources At least 70 fighters have been killed in less than 24 hours of fierce clashes between pro-regime forces, jihadists and rebels in Syria's Aleppo province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said. China bans exports to NKorea with possible military use More World News»

		Science
		Art making reduces stress, even for beginners Coffee no longer possible carcinogen, but 'very hot' beverages may cause cancer: WHO Froggy style: The interesting story of Bombay night frog mating and its discovery More Science News»

		Technology
		In pics: Apple's Union Square store in San Francisco On the 15th anniversary of opening its first Apple Store, the Cupertino based tech giant is going for a reboot, led by its own design guru Jony Ive and Angela Ahrendts, who worked at Burberry prior to joining Apple. Amazon Kindle Oasis review: For the book worm in you Amazon launched its slimmest e-reader Kindle Oasis at Rs 23,999. The e-reader comes with a leather charging cover and promises to redefine the reading experience of the user. We reviewed the device to find out whether it delivers what it promises. 7 things to know about the new OnePlus 3 Chinese handset maker, OnePlus is has launched its 'flagship killer' - the OnePlus 3 smartphone. More Technology News»

		Education
		Academics call for flexibility Subject experts and academic heads across Bengal agree on the need for regular updating of syllabi and reforms in teaching, but it doesn't happen as often or as well as desired in state universities and affiliated colleges, thus widening the gap with universities in other states and hampering student performance. 'Help group' cushion for freshers at IIT-Kharagpur The initial jubilation that follows the cracking of IITJEE (Advanced) and securing a seat at one of the technology institutes often fades away within a few weeks of classroom lessons. Aptitude: A neat test for doctors Much has been written about the pros and the cons of the National Eligibility and Entrance test (NEET). The magnitude of the test, the feasibility of this being fair and transparent, and the genuine concern that this would not be a level playing ground for students from the non-CBSE syllabus have all been teased out with a fine-toothed comb. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Draft wind-solar hybrid policy to boost renewable sector: Icra Mumbai, Jun 15 () The government's draft National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy is a step in the right direction for promotion of renewable energy sector on a larger scale, ratings agency Icra said. Lottery 'scam': Ex-minister rubbishes ex-IAS officer's claims Mumbai, Jun 15 () Former NCP minister Jayant Patil today rubbished a claim by a retired IAS officer that a massive 'online lottery scam' took place during the Congress-NCP regime in Maharashtra. Maha govt decides to use plastic waste in building roads Mumbai, Jun 15 () Maharashtra government has decided to use plastic waste along with tar in a bid to improve the durability and longevity of asphalt roads and reduce soil pollution. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		India has low debt burden, growth outlook promising: HSBC New Delhi, Jun 15 () India with a low leverage score looks promising among emerging Asian countries, which can deliver a solid growth rate and where the potential for a significant expansion is maximum, says an HSBC report. Govt allays concerns on polio; says India remains polio-free New Delhi, Jun 15 () Amidst concerns over wild polio virus (P2 strain) being found in a Hyderabad drain, the Union Health Ministry today said it was a vaccine derived virus and does not change the polio-free status of India. Childhood obesity, an 'exploding nightmare' Obesity has adverse effects on health as well as the psychology of the children, says an expert. Childhood obesity is a condition in which a child is significantly overweight for his or her age and height. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		API inaugurates Phase II facility at Belagavi SEZ Bengaluru, June 15 (IANS) Precision engineering company Aerospace Processing India (API) on Wednesday inaugurated its Phase II facility at Aequs special economic zone (SEZ) in Belagavi, Karnataka. No more batmen, decides Karnataka govt After successfully nipping the constabulary rebellion in the bud, the state government seems to have learnt a lesson.To help the men in khaki, who toil day and night to ensure security, the government has decided to do away with the controversial orderly system in the police department, in a phased manner. Jet Airways aircraft engine catches fire at Bangalore airport More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana IT exports at Rs 75,000 crore in FY16 Hyderabad, Jun 15 () Telangana government today said IT and IT-enabled services exports stood at Rs 75,070 crore during 2015-16, up 13.26 per cent from previous year. In 2014-15, the exports stood at Rs 66,276 crore, Telangana IT minister KT Rama Rao said in a press conference. 10L families in AP to receive Ramzan gift The AP government has decided to give gift hampers to about 10 lakh BPL Muslim families in the state on the eve of Id-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan. Polio virus resurfaces in Hyderabad after 5 years The Telangana government on Tuesday sounded a "global emergency" after an active strain of wild polio virus was detected in a water sample collected from a drain, prompting it to airlift two lakh vaccines from Geneva to innoculate more than three lakh children in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		How government support to book fair venue can boost reading habit On a hot sunny day, a couple with a one-year-old kid parked their car near the Monroe statue and walked towards the book fair. When asked what made them visit the book fair in this hot sun with their child, they said that since Sunday was their only available holiday they came early so they could spend more time at the fair. V-Guard launches IOT geyser; to sell gas stoves Chennai, June 15 (IANS) Consumer electrical and electronics appliances maker V-Guard Industries Ltd is expanding its kitchen product range by launching gas stoves while its new voltage stabiliser factory at Sikkim will go on stream soon, said a senior company official. Jayalalithaa's memorandum to PM Modi reminds Karunanidhi of 'old wine in new bottle' DMK chief M Karunanidhi has termed Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as old wine in new bottle. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad forest department advises that parents tie kids' legs to theirs In Gujarat, where there has been much talk of peaceful coexistence of lions and humans, the forest department is now planning massive awareness campaigns to educate people on how to remain safe with lions in their vicinity in the wake a steep rise in the number of incidents of man-animal conflict. CBFC denies clearance to Gujarati film on Patel quota stir Ahmedabad, Jun 15 () Even as Bollywood film "Udta Punjab" managed to sail through hurdles after a Bombay High Court order, a Gujarati movie based on the ongoing Patel quota agitation in the state, has been denied clearance by the Central Board of Film Certification. Trainee jawans neglected by officers, forced to bathe outdoors More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		BJP meet is a 'political flop-show': Cong leader Tiwari reminded Modi that he himself had claimed that he had come to Uttar Pradesh on the call of Mother Ganga, but he did not even take time out to pay 'darshan' to the river Ganga. 'Taraweeh soothens mind, soul' Special arrangements have been made at mosques for offering taraweeh prayers.Trained people called 'hafiz', who have mastery over the holy Quran, lead taraweeh.They have memorized the the pious lines of the holy book. Allahabad University woman hostellers protest at VC office A large number of women hostellers of Allahabad University staged a protest at the office of the vice-chancellor on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Life skill lessons for tribal students, matrons Worried over increasing cases of sexual abuse in residential schools for tribal students, the state government has decided to impart life-skill education to students. Economic cell to quiz Pompom for Rout links Actor-turned-BJD politician Tattwa Prakash Satapathy, popular as Papu Pompom in Ollywood, landed in trouble because he has allegedly taken Rs 2.5 lakh from film producer Prabhas Rout, who was arrested recently on charges of running an illegal chit fund business. TDP leader avoids queries on party's entry to Odisha Union civil aviation minister and senior leader of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Ashok Gajapati Raju on Tuesday parried queries on the party's entry to southern Odisha. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Devise a roadmap to tackle co-operative frauds: MP DGP Bhopal, Jun 15 () Terming frauds in co-operative sector as a serious issue which affects large number of persons, Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Surendra Singh here today advised to prepare a roadmap to investigate these cases for providing justice to the affected persons. Mining mafia rough up forest dept staff Fill posts in govt engg colleges: HC More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab NGO moves Supreme Court against the release of 'Udta Punjab' Broken men and homes: Udta Punjab's stunted lives It is unusual for a man in rural Punjab to be unmarried at 31. But no one wants to marry their daughter to one-time drug addict Manjit Singh in Rauke Kala village in Moga. Patiala temple accountant held for embezzlement An accountant of the popular Kali Devi temple in Patiala was arrested for allegedly misappropriating the earnings of the shrine by selling the offerings made by devotees. More Chandigarh News»

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