[wanabidii] News Digest: India cash balances to turn positive by Wednesday: Finance ministry source

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		Tuesday, November 18, 2014
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		Business
		India cash balances to turn positive by Wednesday: Finance ministry source The Indian government's cash balances will go into surplus by Wednesday, a finance ministry source said on Tuesday. Toyota mulling bringing more hybrid vehicles in India Buoyed by the response to its hybrid sedan Camry, Japanese auto major Toyota is mulling bringing more such vehicles with alternate fuel technology in India. BSE companies' total market value close to Rs 100 lakh crore The total market valuation of the BSE-listed companies is nearing the Rs 100 lakh crore-mark following the continued dream run of the bourse. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change not behind collapse of European Bronze Age: Study Scientists who studied a huge population collapse in Europe at the end of the Bronze Age have said climate change, commonly assumed to be responsible, could not have been the culprit. Wetlands facing threat in India Basai Wetland of Gurgaon in Haryana, one of the important bird areas of country, is facing threat of being lost forever. Panel, suggesting changes in green laws, submits its report Suggests amendments in almost all green laws including those relating to environment, forest, wildlife and coastal zone clearances. More Environment News»

		World
		Four killed in Jerusalem synagogue attack Four people were reportedly killed in an apparent terror attack at a synagogue in the Har Nof neighbourhood of Jerusalem on Tuesday morning, a media report said. US military looks for the elusive mothership It's a Hollywood sci-fi fantasy that has long eluded the Pentagon: a flying "mothership" that launches smaller aircraft. Charles Manson, American mass murderer, gets marriage license He may not be everyone's idea of a good catch, but mass murderer Charles Manson has been granted a marriage license to wed a 26-year-old woman who has been visiting him in prison. More World News»

		Science
		Volcanoes may have caused triggered water flow on early Mars A new study has revealed that volcanism and greenhouse gas could have warmed Mars sufficiently, but only for tens or hundreds of years at a time, which could have triggered water flow. Brain retains "lost" mother tongue traces: Scientists Scientists have shown the first neural evidence that traces of a “lost” language remain in the brain. What makes Jamaicans the fastest runners? Scientists finally know - their symmetrical knees. For their study, the researchers measured the knees of 74 elite Jamaican sprinters and a control group of 116 non-sprinting Jamaicans of the same age and sex and similar in size and weight. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple market cap will eventually hit $1 trillion: Investors Apple remains undervalued, said billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, who last month again urged it to buy back more shares. Lenovo Vibe X2 review: A good looking, feature rich smartphone At a price less than Rs 20,000 is the Vibe X2 worthy of being referred to as a ‘value for money’ phone? 10 smartphones that got a price cut Planning to buy a new phone? These smartphones boasts of top features and have become affordable, courtesy the new pricing.So, take your pick from our list of ten such hot smartphones. More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian students rediscover US as education destination After three years of decline, the number of Indian students at US campuses increased by six per cent to 102,673 in the 2013-14 academic year, according to a new report on International Educational Exchange. Scrap CCE, bring back class X examination, schoolchildren tell Smriti Irani Students from eight schools including Delhi Public School, RK Puram, Indirapuram and a few Kendriya Vidyalayas also demanded that the NCERT textbooks be updated more regularly. Nilekani's project targets primary education 'gamification' After his Lok Sabha election loss, former UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani has put all speculation to rest on his next move by starting work on a technology platform to boost primary education in the country. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		In space-starved Mumbai, docklands provide room for view The redevelopment of Mumbai's mostly derelict docklands will, if a government appointed panel has its way, create a waterfront where people living in the world's second most densely-populated city can go to lift their spirits, and the rich can go to play. Trial court gives life sentence to man for murdering politician A trial court has convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment Raju Sonawane, for the gruesome 2005 murder an ex-Congress district president Vishram Patil in Jalgaon. CFSI screens 'Bandu Boxer' for underprivileged kids Coinciding with the launch of the National Children's Film Festival (NCFF) in New Delhi, the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) held a special screening for underprivileged kids in Mumbai on November 14. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Judges express concern over drunk driving in Delhi Expressing concern over “increasing instances of drunk driving and fatal accidents” in Delhi, a trial court has observed that roads in the capital have become one of the most dangerous stretches due to such incidents. Sex assault: NHRC notice to cops National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Delhi government and police over reports of inaction in a case of sexual assault of two blind students and sought a report from them within two weeks. Punish women for false rape charges: Court A trial court has ordered action against two women in two separate false rape cases. “Women making false rape allegations to settle personal scores need to be prosecuted and punished,” the court said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Dumping German to hurt KV students The Centre's decision - bang in the middle of the academic year -- to withdraw German as an option and retain only Sanskrit or other modern Indian languages as the third language, has hit thousands of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) students hard. Withdrawal of German to hit Kendriya Vidyalaya students hard Thousands of Kendriya Vidyalaya students face the prospect of dumping their German texts and starting on the consonants and phonetics of the Sanskrit alphabet. Roteract organises hair donation camp for chemotherapy patients Volunteers went bald to express their solidarity with chemo patients More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Aadhaar card set to become lifeline for citizens The Aadhaar card is back in business. Collectorate turns tables on power company In a new twist to the standoff between the Hyderabad collectorate and the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) over power arrears, the district authorities have linked power dues to the tune of Rs 23.52 lakh to land provided for setting up sub-stations at various areas in the district. Dilsukhnagar blasts: IM operatives produced in court The National Investigation Agency (NIA) sleuths on Monday produced four alleged operatives of Indian Mujahideen (IM), including Mohammed Ahmed Siddibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal, all accused in the 2013 Dilsukhnagar twin blasts case, before the First Additional Metropolitan Magistrate in Nampally criminal court. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Manual scavenging in Chennai: NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu govt The NHRC said it viewed the prevalence of manual scavenging as a serious intrusion on human dignity and abolition of it should be taken up as a national mission. Panneerselvam denies Karunanidhi's demand for resolution on Mullaperiyar issue Panneerselvam says the Supreme Court has delivered its verdict allowing Tamil Nadu to raise the water level up to 142 feet and there is no need for a resolution on the issue. Man dies in blast at fire extinguisher manufacturing unit near Chennai Police said Vijayakumar Shanmugam was filling up hydrogen gas into a cylinder when the accident happened. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bokhiriya, 3 others acquitted in Rs 54cr limestone mining scam In a major relief for state water resources minister Babu Bokhiriya, the sessions court in Porbandar on Monday acquitted him and three others in the Rs 54 crore illegal limestone mining scam of 2006 for want of evidence. Money doesn't grow on trees, learn investors It’s true that money doesn’t grow on trees. But lakhs of investors learnt this the hard way after losing money on various trees plantation schemes that had sprouted during the ‘economic boom’ of the 1990s. Clean sweep in heritage week Across the globe, people will celebrate the World Heritage Week from November 19 to 25, cherishing local heritage and working to conserve it. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AUSU played important role during Quit India Movement Union became a platform for students to join Quit India Movement Elaborate security arrangements for polls Police have divided the campus and its peripheral areas into isolation, inner and outer circles. Lawyers, students clash leaves three injured Mob damages over a dozen vehicles, cops clueless about reason behind the violence More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Soon, BMC will approve building plans, not BDA People who want to build a house in city have to approach Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) for approval of their building plans soon and not Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), as is the ongoing practice. ED grills Pyari on Seashore 'links' Odisha Jan Morcha (OJM) president Pyarimohan Mohapatra, once regarded as the state's de facto chief minister, was questioned by the enforcement directorate (ED) for about three hours in connection with the Seashore Group scam here on Monday. Security for girls in sevashrams Chief minister Naveen Patnaik ordered foolproof security for girls in schools and hostels run by the ST and SC development department. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP Congress expels 11 rebels before civic body polls The state Congress on Monday expelled 11 members from various districts for anti-party activities. Botched sterilizations: Tribal rights activists press for invoking Atrocities Act Ekta Parishad, an organisation working for tribal rights, have already submitted a memorandum to state governor Balramdas Tandon, seeking his intervention to direct the state government to register cases under the provisions of Atrocities Act. Bhopal cops unable to get details on tampered petrol pumps Two days after the petrol pump tamper kit was busted and the kingpin arrested, police are now identifying pumps where it was installed. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HC raps Haryana govt over controversial godman Rampal's episode The BJP government in Haryana which has not even completed a month in power came under fire from the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday for its inability to arrest religious preacher Sant Rampal. PGI's Professor Utreja awarded The award will be presented to him on November 21 at the inauguration of 49th Indian Orthodontic Conference in Kolkata. PSPCL lays wires, reduces road to half Traffic jam is a common site during peak hours especially during colleges opening and closing times. More Chandigarh News»

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