[wanabidii] News Digest: Oil near 9-month high as Iraq battles for refinery

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		Friday, June 20, 2014
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		Business
		Oil near 9-month high as Iraq battles for refinery The price of oil was little changed with global crude a near nine-month high on Friday, following days of fighting between Iraqi soldiers and Islamic militants for control of the country's biggest refinery. Cement demand may increase by up to 7% in south India The demand for cement in southern region is expected to rise by 5-7 per cent in FY'15 as compared to 1 per cent year-on-year growth in FY'14, a report said. Volkswagen lowers India market share target The company said that environment in India is "challenging" and it is a "struggle to find the right product and right cost structures" to make a deep cut. More Business News»

		Environment
		Birds helped acacia trees travel 18,000km Two tiny islands, 18,000 kilometers apart, have the same species of acacia trees growing on them, researchers have confirmed using genetic analysis. It is thought to be the farthest journey ever undertaken by a seed, probably carried by a bird, some 1.4 million years ago. Agra bans plastic bags to curb pollution With an aim to curb the rising pollution in Yamuna, the Agra district administration has decided to strictly implement the ban on use of polythene in the city. Kerala to setup study and research centre on climate change The Kerala government has planned to set up a study and research centre to have scientific knowledge on climate change, minister for environment and forest Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan told the assembly today. More Environment News»

		World
		Car bombing in Syria kills 34 Syria's state-run news agency says a powerful car bomb explosion has killed 34 civilians and wounded more than 50 others. Ukraine president issues peace plan Ukraine's new Western-backed president on Friday released a sweeping peace plan for curbing a pro-Russian uprising in the separatist east that is threatening the ex-Soviet country's survival. Israeli troops kill Palestinian, wound 3 in search Israeli troops opened fire at Palestinian stone throwers today during West Bank arrest raids linked to a search for three missing Israeli teens, killing a 15-year-old Palestinian and seriously wounding three, officials said. More World News»

		Science
		Soon, collect Mars samples from Earth It is sci-fi which hopefully should turn into a reality — collecting Martian samples without actually landing on the Red Planet and bringing them to earth for analysis. Rare gene flaws can cut heart disease risk by 40% Four rare mutations in a single gene may reduce the risk of heart disease by 40%, a new study has found. A 'love spray' to make dogs friendly An oxytocin nasal spray can strengthen the bond between you and your pet dog, a new study has found. Researchers studied how 16 pet adult dogs of different breeds behaved after they were exposed to an oxytocin spray. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple's smartwatch to go in mass production in July: Source The watch, which remains unnamed but which company followers have dubbed the iWatch, will be Apple's first foray into a niche product category. Google, Microsoft smartphones to soon get 'kill switch' New crime data show Apple's addition of a "kill switch" to its iPhones last September has sharply reduced robberies and thefts. Amazon Fire Phone: 7 unique features Amazon Fire Phone: 7 unique features More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC nod must for new degree courses The notification calls upon the universities to adhere to the provisions of the UGC Act vis-à-vis approved nomenclature of degrees and observance of minimum standards of instruction before award of degrees. Akola boy is Maharashtra JEE (Advanced) topper The IIT-Madras zone, home to popular coaching hub Andhra Pradesh, cornered half the seats in the most elite club of the JEE. Delhi University colleges start sports trials With the application process over, Delhi University colleges have started sports trials with some conducting fitness tests on June 17 More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BMC officials, residents face off at Campa Cola society Mumbai municipal officials on Friday descended on the posh Campa Cola society to cut off essential supplies to the illegal flats but are facing stiff resistance from the residents, who have blocked their entry by locking up the gates and forming human barricades. Polytechnic fined Rs 1 lakh for wrong marking The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the M H Saboo Siddik Polytechnic College in Byculla for incorrectly marking students in their internship. Fewer candidates from IIT-B zone clear JEE (Advanced) The IIT-Madras zone, home to popular coaching hub Andhra Pradesh, cornered half the seats in the most elite club of the JEE. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Jackfruits, taps stolen from MP's house, police lodge FIR The New Delhi district police have registered an FIR of theft after JD(U) MP Mahendra Prasad gave them a written complaint stating that some unidentified men had sneaked into his bungalow in Tughlaq Road. Couple die within minutes of each other Premlata, 65, suffered a heart attack mid-flight and died soon after, only to be followed by her 75-year-old husband who could not bear the shock. Missing bank executive found murdered A 56-year-old senior bank official, who went mysteriously missing on June 5, was found murdered a few days ago in east Delhi’s Patparganj locality, police have said. Ghananand Sharma lived in south Delhi’s Neb Sarai. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		After 48 hours, girl trapped in borewell found dead in Karnataka Hope turned to heartbreak at Nagathana village in Karnataka's Bijapur district on Thursday. IIT JEE results: Mangalore boy tops state; Bangalore kid spoilt for choice Prajwal HC is a weaver’s son but that didn’t deter the Doddaballapur boy from dreaming big. Student commits suicide at home An 18-year-old II PU student allegedly hanged herself at her Bagalagunte residence in Peenya, North Bangalore on Thursday afternoon. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Partying in style at Kismet, Hyderabad Partying in style at Kismet, Hyderabad Hyderabad boy bags second rank in IIT-JEE Hyderabad continued its top-notch record in IIT Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) with Ch Sai Chetan from the city bagging the second rank, the results of which were announced on Thursday evening. Where are the rains? Most parts of the region recording no rainfall and some parts receiving only scanty rains, it seems the monsoon, which had covered the entire AP by June 9 last year, will continue to remain elusive as ever in the days to come. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tension grips Kanyakumari district as Hindu Munnani activist's body is taken out in procession Munnani activists were lathicharged when they tried to defy police orders in the procession route. Hindi as social media language: Don't provoke a sleeping tiger, Vaiko warns govt MDMK leader Vaiko said the government’s move to impose Hindi on all people would hamper the unity of the nation. 2-year-old boy among three killed in road accident near Tiruvallur Police said Srinivasan, his wife Ponnila, their son Santosh and their relative Chinnaraj were going to Uthukottai from Tiruvallur on a moped when a speeding vehicle knocked them down, killing three of them on the spot. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Nanavati commission's review plea disposed off by HC The Gujarat high court on Thursday 'disposed off' Nanavati commission's review petition against the HC order to furnish documents of the intelligence bureau related to the 2002 riots to suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt. Insurance firms can't offer saving plans: PIL Gujarat high court on Thursday sought explanation from the Centre, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and 19 insurance companies, including the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, over a PIL questioning the legality of life insurance products offered by the companies. 'Paid 5,000 dinars to stay alive in Baghdad' Munir Tirmizi and his wife Zahurabegum, residents of Raikhad, along with 14 others from Gujarat, had gone on a pilgrimage to Hazrat Ali’s mausoleum in Baghdad. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Women's organization seeks strictaction against errant tempo drivers A women social organization on Wednesday handed over a memorandum to Inspector General Mutha Jain demanding strict action against overloaded three wheelers flouting traffic norms. HC allows UPPSC to reply on PCS irregularities plea The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed the counsel for UP Public Service Commission to file reply on a writ petition alleging irregularities in the result of preliminary exam of PCS 2013. Women's organisation seeks strict action against errant tempo drivers A women social organization on Wednesday handed over a memorandum to Inspector General Mutha Jain demanding strict action against overloaded three wheelers flouting traffic norms. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Monsoon arrives in Odisha After a slight delay, the southwest monsoon finally hit Odisha coast on Wednesday, triggering rain at some isolated pockets. All-party meet: Panel to resolve rath row An all-party meeting here on Wednesday approved constitution of a high-level committee, headed by Puri MLA Maheswar Mohanty, to hold consultations with stakeholders to amicably resolve the controversy surrounding devotees mounting chariots during Rath Yatra. BJD MLAs slam scheme for farmers The ruling BJD members on Wednesday landed the state government in an embarrassing situation in the assembly when they alleged that farmers failed to avail healthcare facilities at different state-run and private hospitals under Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana (BKKY). More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		PMT scam: After midnight swoop, arrests continue, 200 held MP Police has detained 200 out of 451 students, who allegedly cleared pre-medical test (PMT) through unfair means in 2012 and 2013.Of these, 80 students were arrested in last two days. PMT scam: Picked up from sleep, girls still in night dresses 24 hours later Teary-eyed grandparents and parents queued up outside to have a glimpse of their children wallowing behind bars. Aspiring medical student ends life Body of 22-year-old, who was missing from her home in Aishbagh area a day earlier, was found in Sarangpani Lake near Piplani police station in BHEL township on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings: Panjab University again takes the crown in India Panjab University has again been crowned number 1 among all the Indian educational institutions, including the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Times ranking: Topper Panjab University aims higher Delighted, the university teachers and students say the ranking will bring in more jobs, growth and better future for all. Parents' 'perfect boy' on top Parshant was a little over 4 years of age when his 80% hearing disability was discovered, but for his parents, he has always been the "perfect child". More Chandigarh News»

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