[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex ends at nearly 3-week low

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, June 23, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex ends at nearly 3-week low The FMCG sector index suffered the most by falling 4.06 per cent, followed by IT index that dropped 1.56 per cent after Infosys shares fell 2.55 per cent. Top 15 most fuel efficient cars in India If you are planning to buy a car and fuel efficiency is what you are looking for, consider Honda. Rupee trims initial gains, trades at 60.19 against dollar The rupee trimmed its early gains and was quoted at 60.19 per dollar in morning trade due to uneven demand and supply of the US currency from banks. More Business News»

		Environment
		Australian PM introduces bill to repeal carbon tax Prime Minister Tony Abbott has reintroduced legislation to the Australian Parliament that would repeal a carbon tax that the nation's worst greenhouse gas polluters have to pay. Emperor penguins adapting to climate change: Study Emperor penguins may be adapting to climate change better than expected, according to a new study which offers insights on the future of the species. UN enlists legal help to crack down on environmental crime The United Nations will seek ways to toughen environmental laws this week to crack down on everything from illegal trade in wildlife to mercury poisoning and hazardous waste. More Environment News»

		World
		'Allah' for Muslims only: Malaysian court Malaysia's top court on Monday upheld a government ban forbidding non-Muslims from using "Allah" to refer to God, rejecting an appeal by the Roman Catholic Church that argued that the ban failed to consider the rights of minorities in the mostly Muslim nation. Syrian rebels sending children into war: Report Syria's conflict started with peaceful demonstrations for political change in 2011 but has descended into a civil war, pitting forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad against a myriad of opposition groups. South Korean runaway soldier captured The defense ministry says that a South Korean soldier who had ran away after allegedly killing five colleagues has been captured following an unsuccessful suicide attempt. More World News»

		Science
		The multimillion-dollar minds of 5 mathematical masters A few weeks ago, Kontsevich heard from Milner again. Milner told him he was one of five inaugural winners of the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, financed by Milner and Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. Indian origin scientist develops robots that understand casual language A team of scientists at Cornell University has developed a robot that can understand spoken commands given in natural language. Rare materials key to faster, reliable computer memory Researchers are studying a rare class of materials which could lead to faster, more reliable memory storage in computers. More Science News»

		Technology
		Here's how Apple, Google, Samsung plan to revolutionise wearables For decades, medical technology firms have searched for ways to let diabetics check blood sugar easily, with scant success. India's ITeS sector sees double-digit attrition rate The country's ITeS industry is expected to see high double-digit attrition rates. Facebook is becoming Google and here's why As the world moves away from computers to phones, Facebook is taking advantage with the hope that it can emulate Google's success in mobile form. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC chairman meets Smriti Irani over DU admission row Smriti Irani is understood to have expressed her displeasure over the delay in solving the matter with the DU authorities as the admission process kicks off from tomorrow. Holi and Diwali come together for DU ABVP Though nothing concrete has yet been announced regarding the fate of Delhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, celebrations are on in North Campus. Thane toppers share their secret to success We spoke to the city's best scorers from CBSE, ICSE and SSC boards to find out what study patterns they followed to reach the top. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Two cops booked for torturing Bhiwandi teenager Two unidentified officers from Nizampura police station in Bhiwandi have been booked for allegedly torturing a 16-year-old labourer to force him to confess to stealing 1kg gold Too early to worry about scanty rain in Mumbai, says weather department A week after the arrival of monsoon, neither the island city nor the suburbs have received even 100mm of rainfall. The scanty rainfall is in sharp contrast to last year’s trend when the city saw about a third of the annual average rainfall in the first 10 days of monsoon. In 16 days, 5 air misses in Mumbai The air traffic control services in the country are provided by the AAI. An increase in near miss incidents over the congested Mumbai skies is primarily the organization’s concern More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Holi and Diwali come together for DU ABVP Though nothing concrete has yet been announced regarding the fate of Delhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), celebrations are on in North Campus. IGI infrastructure faces summer test This summer, IGI’s domestic terminal has already witnessed a 1.5-2-fold rise in footfall compared to the offpeak period. The rush that began in May is likely to continue till August. Pension relief for ex-teacher, NHRC notice to DU, college National Human Rights Commission has charged Delhi University and Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College with human rights violation and putting the life of a former professor at stake. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		When city traffic halts ambulances, lives Death does strike aboard the ambulance too but there is no way it is declared as such. Most ‘brought dead’ and ‘died en route’ cases happen where there is a time lapse in shifting the patient from one place to another due to traffic snarls, the bane of Bangalore. Woman tout with Rs 5 crore prompted BDA raid A tip-off that a woman tout would bring a whopping Rs 5-crore bribe to the BDA headquarters on Friday prompted the unprecedented raid by the Lokayukta on the agency’s office, sources privy to the operation said. Council nominations: BJP delegation meets governor The BJP state unit on Sunday urged governor HR Bhardwaj to reject the government's reported recommendation to nominate five party functionaries to the legislative council, alleging it violates constitutional provisions. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Stars at the audio launch of Maaya in Hyderabad Stars at the audio launch of Maaya in Hyderabad Stars at the audio launch of Maaya in Hyderabad Stars at the audio launch of Maaya in Hyderabad Lakshmi organises fashion at Mirrors in Hyderabad Lakshmi organises fashion at Mirrors in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa to visit Srirangam on June 30 The chief minister will participate at a function organised by the district administration to lay the foundation stone for new projects and launch developmental work. Madras high court dismisses petitions seeking permission to hold jallikattu The court dismissed the petitions in view of the Supreme Court’s recent ban on jallikattu.  Loco pilot injured as miscreants throw stones at Alappuzha-Chennai Express Sources said a stone shattered the glass and shards injured the loco pilot. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Top airlines add Gujarati food to their menu In view of the Gujaratis' love for their state's cuisine, some leading international airlines are offering Gujarati food on long-distance flights taking off from Ahmedabad airport. 'Bandobast man' bids adieu to Rath Yatra After 33 years of duty, the 'bandobast man' - as he was popularly called - IPS officer A I Bunet bids adieu to Rath Yatra this year. Sachin Tendulkar's oldest fan 'hits century' Sachin Tendulkar may have retired at the age of 40 after scoring 100 hundreds, but one of his oldest fans Chimanlal Bhogilal Shah just got into the 100th year of his life and is still going strong. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Demand to start welfare schemes for lawyers The vice-chairman had warned that if these two schemes are not launched within a month, the Bar Council would launch an agitation. Bring our men back demand gains ground Concern was expressed over the deteriorating situation in Iraq as the militants have unleashed a reign of terror in that country and killed hundreds of innocent people. Ahead of Yatra, people protest against damaged poles, wires Local people and traders staged a protest at Chowk on Sunday against the dilapidated condition of the electrical wires and damaged poles in the area. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State to act against retailers selling veggies at high rates The state government has asked officers to check hoardings and take action against retailers who are selling potato, onion and other vegetables at a price higher than than its wholesale rate by Rs 2 or more. Minister in construction row The minister's reply said the case against Dasburma, who holds food supplies and consumer welfare and employment, technical education and training portfolios, for a real estate project at Bhimpur is pending in court. Two women labourers killed Two women labourers were killed when sand caved in on a river bank in Rayagada district on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Suko Majhi and Lachi Majhi. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Humid weather may fuel rise in H1N1 cases Following the reports of H1N1 positive cases from across the state including Indore and Mandla, the health department has issued a state-wide swine flu alert. Clogged Bhopal drains not ready for monsoon onslaught When the monsoon is staring at the state capital, drains are still chocked and a large number of roads and footpaths are in bad shapes with cable laying work still on. Cops rescue abducted Bhind woman from Morena A 25-year-old married woman from Bhind district was abducted, kept captive and gang raped by four in Morena for more than two months. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		5 girls injured as car hits auto Five girls were injured when a speeding Swift car hit the three-wheeler they were commuting in near the roundabout of sectors 36/37 on Sunday. No FIR even after 48 hours Initially, the police had claimed Samanpreet Singh, a resident of Sector 34, to whom the car (Honda Accord) belongs, was behind the wheels.His blood samples too were collected. Kabaddi player among 4 held for peddling drugs Police arrested 4 drug peddlers on Saturday night and seized around 1 kg charas and 120 gm heroine from them.They were produced in a local court and sent to two days' police remand on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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