[wanabidii] News Digest: BRICS shake up global economic architecture

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 20, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		BRICS shake up global economic architecture For the past 70 years, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been the pillars of the world's economic system, coming to the rescue of countries in trouble and supporting development projects, respectively. GoAir achieves 10.1% market share in June Surpassing the 10 per cent level for the first time, Wadia Group promoted GoAir achieved 10.1 per cent market share in June. FIIs pump in Rs 22,000 crore this month Continuing to bet on the reforms agenda of the government, overseas investors have poured in a little over Rs 22,000 crore in the Indian markets since the beginning of the month. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rahman: The lord of Dudhwa tiger reserve Rahman ­ named after the place he took shelter in ­ is the lord of all he surveys in the reserve, lording over an astounding 60sq km area. Delhi zoo initiates revamp plan, steps to keep animals active The zoo has drawn a roadmap to make the premises friendlier for animals and birds and has already refurbished the enclosures of various species like the Chowsingha, Barasingha, Sambar deer and spotted deer, among others. What's in a name: Gir names its lions in a unique way Gabbar Singh was thrown out of its territory in Dhari last week after he killed two lion cubs. More Environment News»

		World
		Islamists mount 'heaviest' assault on Libya airport Islamist militia launched their heaviest assault so far on Libya's main airport, two days after a truce with the rival ex-rebels that control it collapsed Israel to expand Gaza ground offensive: Army Israel's army said Sunday it was expanding its ground offensive against the Gaza Strip, as the bloodiest conflict since 2009 entered its 13th day with a death toll of over 350. Bombings in Baghdad kills 27 people: Report Islamic State, an al-Qaida offshoot that seized large parts of northern Iraq last month. More World News»

		Science
		New material that can twist light developed The material shows extraordinary properties not typical of regular material and can lead to development of photonics, the faster, more compact and less carbon-hungry successor to electronics. Scientists discover new clues to brain's wiring Researchers have identified a group of proteins that programme a common type of brain nerve cell to connect with another type of nerve cell in the brain. Study finds promise toward treating HIV and hepatitis C A new hepatitis C drug has shown early promise in patients whose infection with both HIV and hepatitis C has made them traditionally difficult to treat, said a study on Saturday. More Science News»

		Technology
		Facebook, WhatsApp keeping Indian teens up at midnight For a generation that chooses Snapchat over sleep, there's now a cool Twilight-inspired term called 'vamping' to describe night-time natter. Snowden aims to develop anti-surveillance tech Snowden intends to devote much of his time to promoting anti-surveillance technologies, including ones that allow people to communicate anonymously. Huawei Ascend G6 review: Good selfie phone, bad pricing Huawei Ascend G6's USP is its sleek design and 5MP selfie camera. More Technology News»

		Education
		Another education scam: Marks doctored for a price after getting admission Rot runs deep in Madhya Pradesh's education system and this goes beyond fraudulent admissions through Pre-Medical Test (PMT). New campuses could give malls a complex Institutions, which used to fixate only on a redoubtable academic record, are now spit-shining their campuses, and loading them to the teeth with worldly frills. Indian Maritime University introduces online counselling Total number of seats available in IMU campuses and affiliated institutes is around 1,900. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		MSRTC to launch a new website, e-ticketing system The MSRTC plans to launch a new website, which will be user friendly, interactive and make web-ticketing easier and faster. Online facility for driving test applicants to be launched soon The state transport department has given finishing touches to the new computer software which will enable you to fill up all data and generate a receipt online before appearing for a RTO driving test. Central Railway officials demand arrest of those who attacked ticket checker Senior Central Railway (CR) officials have demanded that the Jalgaon railway police should arrest everybody involved in the brutal attack on a ticket checker on May 29. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi BJP chief meets Rajnath, discusses govt formation After nearly an hour-long meeting with Rajanth, Upadhyay said the party will decide whether to take a shot at government formation if it is invited to do so by LG Najeeb Jung. Man killed, wife and lover held Police have cracked the mysterious case of an unidentified body found in a jungle in north Delhi on June 9. '50% of Delhiites won't get power subsidy in summer' The Centre announced a Rs 260-crore subsidy for Delhiites consuming 0-400 units of power, on Friday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rape of minor in Bangalore: Zero tolerance for paedophiles Crimes against children are the worst forms of cruelty, especially when perpetrated by adults because it violates basic trust and humanity. Expert view on protecting children from crimes: Check staff's antecedents It takes a community to protect a child. Bangalore rape case: Parents submit their demands to police commissioner Parents who marched submitted a memorandum listing a number of demands, to the city police commissioner. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Gold smuggling kingpin held with foreign currency The kingpin in gold smuggling racket, who was using smart phones to carry out his nefarious activities, was arrested by Task Force sleuths at Kalapather on Saturday. 15 ZPTC members expelled from T Cong Telangana PCC president Ponnala Lakshmaiah expelled 15 ZPTC members from the party for six years for violating the party whip and voting against the official Congress nominee in the Zilla Parishad chairman elections in Telangana. Fearing clashes, Centre mulls CISF security for dams As per the proposal, personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be deployed at Srisailam, Nagarjunasagar, Jurala, Pulichinthala and Sileru reservoirs. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Actor 'Kaadhal' Dhandapani passes away Tamil actor Dhandapani, who shot to fame for his roles in films like “Kaadhal" and “Englishkaran,” died in Chennai on Sunday following a cardiac arrest. Jayalalithaa urges Modi to set up AIIMS in Tamil Nadu in current financial year Jayalalithaa says the state has already identified the required land. Tamil Nadu dalit woman beaten to death by non-dalit husband, in-laws A 28-year-old dalit woman was beaten to death and buried by her non-dalit husband and in-laws at a village near Bhuvanagiri in Cuddalore district. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		7,000 farmers killed themselves in Gujarat inddue to govt's apathy, says Congress Opposition Congress and BJP sparred over farmer suicides in the state during a discussion on budgetary demands of the agriculture and co-operation department on Friday. Ahmedabad's women doctors hold health camp, seminar for policewomen The woman doctors' wing of Ahmedabad Medical Association has organized health check-ups and information seminars for 500 women. Movie to mark 45th year of moon landing On July 20 in 1969, history was created for the mankind as man landed on Moon for the first time. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Birth place of Mahamana lies unclean The long and winding lanes and bylanes of historic locality of Malviyanagar presents festering picture of utter civic neglect. President to address students through video-conferencing President Pranab Mukherjee will address students and faculty members of all Central universities, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) of the country. Streetlight out of order, commuters grope in dark The people are grappling with problems as fused streetlights are not being replaced.The problem accentuates at night when commuters have to traverse on roads that are dark. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Baby's body found in box The body of a one-year-old baby, who was kidnapped by a miscreant 25 days ago from Kukudakhandi, has been found dead, the police said today. Orissa HC notice to Keonjhar on forest land use The Orissa high court has sought a reply from the Keonjhar district administration on why land allotted for a community centre in Atei Reserve Forest is being used as a parking lot. Sambalpur on the highway of development The state government has undertaken a mega Rs 2000-crore project to construct flyovers, water sports complex, ropeways and loop roads in the town, besides a new bridge on the Mahanadi. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Expelled PMT students perform Sadbuddhi Yagna From last 18 days, expelled PMT students have been protesting at various places in the state capital.Recently, around 30 postcards written in blood were sent to chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Bhopal rail division wash hands off stale food on Shatabdi Bhopal railway division has washed its hands over stale food served on Shatabdi Express and forwarded the complaint from passengers to the Northern Railways citing that the matter does nor relate to its jurisdiction. 4-wheeler special numbers' e-auction set in motion Transport department has started e-auction of VIP special registration numbers for four-wheelers from Saturday, a week after the same had begun for VIP numbers of two-wheelers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Don't insult Haryanvis: Surjewala The Haryana government has asked the Centre to withdraw its letter against the new Act mandating the formation of a separate body to manage gurdwaras in the state. SAD goes into morcha mode to stall HSGMC Raising the stakes in the battle against the formation a separate gurdwara body in Haryana, Shirmomani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday gave a call for another ‘morcha’ or mass agitation. Neerja Bhanot: Brave in life, brave in death The ceremony for announcing the Neerja Bhanot Award was held at Press Club, Sector 27, on Saturday. More Chandigarh News»

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