[wanabidii] News Digest: Treat foreign stake of over 10% FDI: Govt

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		Sunday, June 22, 2014
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		Business
		Treat foreign stake of over 10% FDI: Govt Foreign investment of 10% or more in a listed company will now be treated as FDI as the government has accepted the report of a committee on rationalizing definitions of FDI and FII. Govt looks to free up supply chain in farm produce Considering that problem in the supply chain is the main reason behind spiraling prices of fresh farm produce and kitchen staples onion and potato, the government has fast tracked the plan to ensure smooth supply of such items through alternative chains besides the APMCs. Basmati rice exports up by Rs 10,000cr Demand for biryani in the Middle East has spurred basmati rice exports from India which registered a huge jump of Rs 9,890.58 crore in 2013-14 as compared to the previous season. More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists oppose defence radar project in Andaman islands Narcondam Hornbill, just about 350 of its kind and who live in the smallest habitat and only in India, may lose their island home if a defence radar project on the Narcondam island in the Andamans gets a green nod. Pilgrim crush endangers Periyar reserve The masses that throng Sabarimala every year are causing ecological damage to the sanctuary in which it is situated. Great white shark numbers are surging, study says Great white shark numbers are surging in the western North Atlantic after decades of decline. More Environment News»

		World
		MH370 pilot 'chief suspect' in case of foul play: Report The captain of Flight MH370 has been identified as the prime suspect by a Malaysian police investigation into the disappearance of the plane after checks cleared all other people on board, a media report said today. Kerry in Cairo for talks with Egypt's new president US secretary of state John Kerry arrived in Cairo on Sunday for talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi over Egypt's crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood and the threat which the conflict in Iraq poses to the Middle East. Obama advances transgender rights Unlike Obama's support for same-sex marriage and lifting the military's ban on openly gay troops, the White House's work to promote transgender rights has happened mostly out of the spotlight. More World News»

		Science
		Nasa to launch experiments of Indian student in UAE into space Two experiments of Prerna Pai, a seventh grader at Sharjah's Delhi Private School (DPS), are among the 100 selected experiments that will be fired into space by Nasa on June 26, Gulf News reported. Japanese PM wants to hold robot Olympics The Japanese Prime Minister is already planning for the future of sports in Japan in science-fiction fashion. Dwarf galaxies big contributors in universe's formation Previous studies of star-forming galaxies were restricted to the analysis of mid or high-mass galaxies, leaving out the numerous dwarf galaxies that existed in this era of prolific star formation. More Science News»

		Technology
		SAP India files complaint about malicious emails SAP Labs India has filed a police complaint in Bangalore alleging that malicious and offensive emails were sent to its German board members. Flipkart to hire 12,000 in 2014 Flipkart will hire 12,000 people this year to beef up its support and tech operations as the firm witnesses strong surge in online shopping. Review: Zoook ZP-PB4400 portable charger For a smartphone user, a portable charger or a power bank has fast become an indispensable accessory. Here's our review of the Zoook ZP-PB4400 portable charger. More Technology News»

		Education
		Challenge for poor students: How to arrange money for IIT counselling For the students from underprivileged families, who studied at Super 30 and cracked JEE-Advance for admission in IIT, the time of celebration is over as they are face to face with another reality - to arrange money for counselling. DU's St Stephen's college defers admissions As a fall out of the University Grants Commission's order to Delhi University to comply with the National Education Policy of 10+2+3, St Stephen's college has decided to defer its admission process till there clarity. Uttar Pradesh Combined Premedical Test cancelled after paper leak The Uttar Pradesh Combined Premedical Test (UPCPMT), which was scheduled for Sunday, was cancelled after its paper was leaked in Ghaziabad, a senior official said here. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Campa Cola case: BMC gives residents more time, stand-off continues The BMC on Sunday extended the 30 minute deadline given to residents of Campa Cola society in Worli to decide on allowing civic teams into the compound to cut off power, water and gas supplies to the illegal flats there. Campa Cola case: We may use force, BMC officials say The BMC has asked the residents of the Campa Cola society to decided within 30 minutes whether they will allow the BMC in or else the BMC will use force. Teen lodges rape complaint against stepfather A 45-year-old plumber, attached to a Kandivali-based hospital, was arrested by the Aarey Colony police on Friday on charges of raping his teenage step-daughter. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		BJP ready for Delhi assembly polls, will come to power: Ramesh Bidhuri Amid continuing uncertainty over government formation in the national capital, senior Delhi BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri said the party was ready for fresh election in the city, where it had come first in 60 of the 70 assembly segments in the recent Lok Sabha polls. 3 vehicles stolen in Delhi in every hour Delhi seems to have become a haven for auto lifters with three vehicles being stolen every hour in the national capital. Brother kills wrestler over property dispute A 47-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by his own brother in Bhalswa dairy area in northwest Delhi on Friday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Building a forest one tree at a time Bangalore, once considered one of the greenest in India, is turning into a concrete jungle. But Afforestt, an organization that specializes in designing urban forests, is trying to change that. Young and restless: How the young are changing the look of the city Young people - college goers and young professionals - have always been trendsetters. More Kannada on Namma Metro BMRC is doing its bit to promote Kannada through Metro Rail.The announcements at stations and on trains are usually made in English, Hindi and Kannada. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		DRDO regional director stabbed by juvenile in Hyderabad A senior DRDO official was stabbed allegedly by a juvenile "pickpocket" while the boy was being chased by a group of people in Hyderabad's Charminar area today. An evening to celebrate World Music Day at Hyderabad Public School in Hyderabad An evening to celebrate World Music Day at Hyderabad Public School in Hyderabad When revellers oozed style at Bomday Duck in Hyderabad When revellers oozed style at Bomday Duck in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Accidental rower continues to paddle against the tide Normal 0 <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> false false false <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 James Joseph, Asian championship silver medallist, was a volleyball player before he took to rowing in 1985. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} 200 villagers fall ill with symptoms of dengue, rat fever near Dharmapuri Dharmapuri MP Dr Anbumani Ramadoss rushed to the spot on Sunday morning with a team of doctors from the district health department. Chennai's suburban trains: Popular but neglected The number of commuters using Chennai's suburban train services has increased but the network remains largely neglected. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat govt to buy Rs 100 crore jet for CM Anandiben Chief minister Anandiben Patel is set to get new wings with the Gujarat government likely to spend Rs 100 crore to buy a new aircraft for her. Energy minister Saurabh Patel addresses IIM-Ahmedabad's PGPX batch Gujarat's energy, petrochemical, and finance minister, Saurabh Patel addressed students of PGPX, the one-year MBA programme at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) on Saturday. Special cadre for traffic cops soon As the number of vehicles is increasing in the state, the Men in White are struggling to keep pace.For cities like Ahmedabad, the policeman to vehicle ratio is almost 1:1,000. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traffic cops challan over 130 vehicles Acting tough against over speeding and over-loaded vehicles, teams of traffic police personnel equipped with camera speed radars, on Saturday, issued challans to over 130 defaulters at Maharana Pratap crossing. Raillways cancels few trains Due to operational reasons the railway administration has decided to cancel a few trains on specific dates.Udyan Abha Toofan Express (13007) from Howrah to Shriganaganagar will be cancelled on June 21. CPM criticizes Modi govt decision The CPI (ML) has criticized the NDA government's decision to implement UPA II resolution of a steep hike in rail fare and freight charges. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Unique art event at railway station Visitors to the city's railway station on Saturday stopped for a while to have a look at artists busy painting. A U Singhdeo, Bhupinder Singh set to get Rajya Sabha berths The election of Bhupinder and AU to the House of Elders seems to be a foregone conclusion as the opposition Congress and BJP do not have the numbers to field a nominee for the July 3 bypolls. 140 junior engineers trapped for 'bungling' Phailin funds Vigilance officials on Saturday registered a case against the gram panchayat technical assistance (GPTA) in Buguda block of Ganjam district for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for Phailin victims. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth thrashed over theft allegation, ends life Upset over being thrashed brutally for alleged diesel theft, a youth hanged himself to death in Betul district. Brother-in-law rapes 12-year-old in Bhind A 12-year-old girl was raped by her brother-in-law in Ratwa village of Bhind district on the night of June 19.Survivor is admitted to district hospital for treatment. Apologize or face defamation, BJP to K K Mishra Responding to charges, government's spokesman Narottam Mishra said, "He has to offer public apology failing which we will file a defamation case against him." "The allegations are baseless. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		ISIS playing deadly game with Indian workers The ISIS militants have started playing a deadly game of life and death with migrant workers, including Indians in Iraq. More Punjabis return home from Iraq As Punjabi youths have started returning from Iraq, a 25-year-old youth from Nawanshahr district, who reached his village on Saturday, said that Punjabis working there were desperately waiting to return home. Specialisation in Panchkula's pet care centre helps veterinarians open 'foreign' doors Dogs are not only best friends of humans, they are now helping the latter get easy access to foreign countries. More Chandigarh News»

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