[wanabidii] News Digest: India's forex reserves up $643 million

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, July 19, 2014
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		Business
		India's forex reserves up $643 million India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $643.2 million to $317.03 billion for the week ended July 11, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. Gold prices dip on global cues Gold prices pulled back after a sharp two-day advances in the bullion market here on Saturday due to reduced demand from jewellery traders as well as modest profit taking in the midst of lacklustre overseas sentiment. Sensex bounces back by 617 points The decline in prices provided space for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates in next month's policy review to revive economic growth. More Business News»

		Environment
		Atlantic salmon can adapt to warmer waters Populations of Atlantic salmon have a surprisingly good capacity to adjust to warmer temperatures that are being seen with climate change, scientists have found. Poachers kill rhino in Kaziranga Another rhino was killed by poachers in the Kaziranga National Park on Friday.The horn of the rhino was found missing. World is getting warmer, global climate report says The world is getting warmer, as greenhouse gases reach historic highs and Arctic sea ice melts, making 2013 one of the hottest years on record, international scientists said. More Environment News»

		World
		Typhoon Rammasun kills eight in China The strongest storm to hit southern China in more than 40 years has killed at least eight people there, state media said Saturday, after causing devastation in the Philippines. US drone strike kills 8 in Pakistan: Officials Pakistani intelligence officials say a US drone has fired two missiles at a compound in a northwestern tribal region, killing eight militants. Malaysia PM's step-grandmother was on MH17 Prime Minister Najib Razak's step-grandmother was on board the Malaysia Airlines passenger jet that crashed in violence-wracked Ukraine, the country's defence minister confirmed on Saturday. More World News»

		Science
		Researchers make in vitro fertilisation safer for women Researchers could have just made IVF — an assisted fertilisation therapy — treatment safer for women after successfully using a new method to stimulate ovulation. Gene key to developing stem cells found Researchers have found a gene that could be key to the development of stem cells — cells that can potentially save millions of lives by morphing into practically any cell in the body. Milk teeth stem cells help treat chronic diseases Stem cells, which have the potential to protect from life threatening diseases, can be ?locked' within your family teeth. More Science News»

		Technology
		Huawei Ascend G6 review: Good selfie phone, bad pricing Huawei Ascend G6's USP is its sleek design and 5MP selfie camera. Microsoft job cuts: Satya Nadella is cleaning up Steve Ballmer's mess Microsoft said recently that it will eliminate up to 18,000 jobs, the largest round of layoffs in company history. Proxy firms back Vishal Sikka's pay at Infosys Skyrocketing pay packages of senior executives usually raise eyebrows in the industry and spark concern among shareholder advisory firms. More Technology News»

		Education
		Nalanda University set to open on September 1 Part of a premier state-owned hotel will temporarily serve as a hostel for students of the revived Nalanda University, an international centre of learning coming up in Bihar, in eastern India, that will open its doors on September 1. We are faced with scarcity of good teachers: President Pranab Mukherjee "The challenge before us is two-fold — fill up vacant teaching positions, and attract the best talent," Pranab Mukherjee said while addressing the first convocation of the Central University of Kerala in Kasaragod. 510 more MBBS seats for Punjab, Himachal, Haryana Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Punjab will have additional 510 MBBS seats. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Wife of Mumbai fireman, who died in high rise blaze, refuses to accept husband's body Shubangi Ivlekar, 31, demanded in writing from the authorities that the education needs of her daughters aged 2 and 6 be taken care of. No stay on Pak man's deportation The sessions court on Friday granted protection till July 18 to Siraj Khan, a 30-year-old man who claims to hail from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir against deportation. Offline admission process for FYJC seats to start today “We will conduct admissions for the vacant seats through our website. Approximately 10% of the total seats are available for students,” said Vijay Joshi, principal of K J Somaiya College. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		BJP leadership now wants polls in Delhi After a week of back and forth, the BJP top brass appears to have finally decided in favour of fresh elections in Delhi, a decision contrary to the suggestion of a few camps within the party to cobble together a majority by getting opposition legislators to break away. 2 drug traffickers held District police have arrested two men from Mayur Vihar, who were carrying more than 300 kg of cannabis in a truck. Two cops suspended in north Delhi Two policemen from Mukherjee Nagar police station were suspended after they failed to inform the family of an accident victim about the incident. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		86-year-old man rapes daughter-in-law The incident took place three months ago, but the woman was threatened by her father-in-law not to disclose it, police said, quoting her complaint. Bangalore parents protest against minor's rape in school "The culprits should be punished as soon as possible. There must be consistent protocols in all the schools so that the kids could remain safe," said a parent. Unsafe Bangalore: Rapists erase threat, cops a few feet away The two sex predators didn't stop with raping a nun after sedating her in a seminary at Hennur. They are suspected to have videographed their dastardly act. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Mohammed Saleem hosts iftaar party at Exhibition Ground in Hyderabad Mohammed Saleem hosts iftaar party at Exhibition Ground in Hyderabad Ajay holds a party at Eat India Company - Kitchen and Bar in Hyderabad Ajay holds a party at Eat India Company – Kitchen and Bar in Hyderabad Dr Rashmi holds a book launch at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad Dr Rashmi holds a book launch at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras HC mercy for CISF constable with TB The removal of a 'constable dhobi' working with the Central Industrial Security Force on the ground of indiscipline has been quashed by the Madras high court. Car drivers gang-rape Krishnagiri college student A four-member gang of car drivers raped a 20-year-old college student at Bodampatti near Rayakottai in Krishnagiri district on Friday Cop cover for woman facing 'honour' killing threat The Madras high court on Friday ordered police protection, if necessary, to a Rajasthani woman who apprehended "honour killing" at the hands of her own family members for marrying a Tamil man. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Hospitals directed not to charge medico-legal fees The city police commissioner has issued a notification on the basis of a state-wide notice by the state DGP that the medico-legal fee charged by government and private hospitals will be illegal henceforth. Bharatiya Mahila Bank launches BMB Rent Bharatiya Mahila Bank has launched a loan product, 'BMB Rent'-loan against rent receivable, to benefit owners of properties who have rented out their premises. Less than 19% of the engineers are employable, only 18% actually get a job: Survey A research reveals that though 18.33 percent of the engineers are employable, only 18.09 percent actually get a job. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Milk teeth stem cells help treat chronic diseases Stem cells, which have the potential to protect from life threatening diseases, can be ?locked' within your family teeth. Bahraich cops file gang rape case under MV Act The Ramgaon police registered a gang rape case after a delay of six months but under the Motor Vehicle Act.The case was lodged only on local court's order on victim's complaint. Youth shot by friend in Allahabad A 24-year-old youth was allegedly shot by an acquaintance near a restaurant under the Soraon police station on Friday afternoon.The killer, identified as Aman Singh, was later arrested. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Debt-ridden farmer kills self in Bargarh A debt-ridden farmer in Bheden block of Bargarh district on Thursday committed suicide by consuming pesticide. Boy sustains 50% burns, loses hand in roadworks A Class IX student has lost his left hand in a mishap during a road construction work under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Malkangiri district. Border dispute: Deadlock on Collector (Balasore) Aravind Agrawal on Thursday met his East Midnapore (West Bengal) counterpart to sort out a border land dispute.Administrative officers and DIG (eastern zone) Asit Panigrahi were present. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Another exam controller booked for MPPEB scam Bhadoria had a longer stint in MPPEB than his successor, Pankaj Trivedi, who was arrested in September 2013 in connection with irregularities in PMT. Woman files rape case after hubby calls split A woman filed case of rape and sodomy against her husband after learning that he has divorced her without her knowledge, but was still living with her and physically exploiting her. Rain-battered structures cry for repair Walls have developed big and deep cracks, bushes big enough to block smooth passage to classrooms and water seeps in almost all buildings ever since it started raining. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		SAD(B) to hold panthic gathering at Amritsar Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) will hold a panthic gathering at Amritsar to chalk out its future course of action to prevent implementation of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Act. Chandigarh based lawyer wrote home secretary to keep check on illegal auto stands A city base lawyer Ajay Jagga has written to the Chandigarh home secretary that there is huge nexus between Chandigarh Traffic Police and unto union, leading to set up illegal auto stands in the city. SD College students urge mayor to solve parking issue A delegation of SD College student under the leadership of Nitin Rai Chauhan (state vice president, NSUI), met city mayor Harphool Chander Kalyan and handed a memorandum regarding the parking issue outside their institution. More Chandigarh News»

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