[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex down 133 points, logs worst weekly drop in 2 months

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		Friday, February 06, 2015
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		Business
		Sensex down 133 points, logs worst weekly drop in 2 months Slipping for the sixth straight day, the benchmark sensex on Friday fell by 133.06 points and logged its worst weekly drop in nearly two months on weak bluechip earnings coupled with caution ahead of Delhi assembly polls. India's air passenger traffic grows by 8% Air passenger traffic in India saw an eight per cent growth last year compared to 2013, the highest after China and Russia. China eyes sourcing anti-cancer drugs from Gujarat At a time when Indian pharmaceutical's over-dependency on Chinese market for raw materials is a rising concern, Chinese companies are showing interest in sourcing medicines from India, especially anti-cancer drugs from Gujarat. More Business News»

		Environment
		Clean air must be a birthright for all, Javadekar says A day after Delhi high court expressed its anguish over Delhi’s dirty air, Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday admitted that the government needs to work to make the air clean and said, “Clean air must be a birthright for all and that’s the way India wants to walk”. After snowfall, forest officials arrange food for Kashmir national park animals Forest officials arrange food for Kashmir's national park animals With thick blanket of snow covering Kashmir, officials in Srinagar's Dachigam national park are busy arranging food material for birds and animals, deprived of natural vegetation due to snow. Mining lobby urges Odisha to operate 18 closed units In view of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Ordinance, 2015, of the Centre, the Eastern Zone Mining Association (EZMA), a mine owners’ lobby, on Tuesday demanded that the state government resume operation of 18 mines. More Environment News»

		World
		New law to require workaholic Japanese to take days off College-educated and gainfully employed 36-year-old Eriko Sekiguchi should be a sought after friend or date, planning nights on the town and faraway resort vacations. Chinese farmer finds gold nugget worth $250,000 on ground A Chinese herdsman has found a 7.85 kg gold nugget, worth a whopping $255,000, lying on bare ground in country's far western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. German, French leaders take Ukraine peace plan to Moscow The leaders of Germany and France announced a new peace plan for Ukraine on Thursday, flying to Kiev with a proposal they would then take on to Moscow. More World News»

		Science
		Cardiovascular artery bypass graft more effective in saving lives: International research Thoracic Cancer surgery (chest surgery) is needed in more than 90 percent patients, who are in curative stage, but often because of lack of facilities available, the surgery is denied or delayed and patients reach the incurable stage. Green tea can fight side effects of supplements Drinking green tea for several weeks or months before you start taking green tea-based dietary supplements for weight loss can protect from potential side effects, a new study has claimed. Smartphone dongle detects HIV in 15 mins Researchers have developed a low-cost smartphone dongle that can simultaneously detect HIV and syphilis from a finger prick of blood in just 15 minutes. More Science News»

		Technology
		Vishal Sikka rejigs Infosys's top deck Vishal Sikka has undertaken the biggest restructuring in Infosys since he took over as the company’s CEO in August last year. How tech startups are 'changing' IIT placements Kishore Natarajan turned down an offer from a reputed multinational company during placements at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras. 10 smartphones with 'best' battery life Here’s a look at 10 smartphones available in the Indian market that come with big batteries... More Technology News»

		Education
		BCom results are out after a 24-day delay The university’s third-year BCom semester V results were declared on Thursday, after a delay of 24 days. The exams got over on November 28 last year and the results were supposed to have been declared within 45 days. President award for central universities President Pranab Mukherjee presented visitor’s Awards for Central Universities in the categories of ‘Best University’, ‘Innovation’ and ‘Research’ for the year 2015 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. Panel wants child rights and laws in school syllabus To make children understand what rights they are entitled to, West Bengal's child rights panel wants the students to be taught about them as part of the school curriculum. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		9 out of 10 Uber drivers don't have badges: Report Nine out of 10 drivers working for Uber in Mumbai and Pune did not have the mandatory public service vehicle authorization badges, according to data from the transport commissioner's office. Man with cirrhosis gets new life after sister, uncle donate liver A Jalgaon resident became the first patient in western India to undergo a dual lobe liver transplant, thanks to his sister and uncle donating parts of their liver to him. Flyer held with Rs 10L drug kept in helmets A woman from Malawi in southeast Africa was arrested on Thursday for allegedly carrying 9.9 kg of ephedrine—a drug used to concoct narcotic substances—concealed in helmets. Customs officials pegged the value of the contraband around Rs 9.9 lakh in the international market. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Smart thinking by AAP: How to campaign without flouting the rules Campaigning in the national capital ended last evening but considering that a large number of Delhi voters live in the NCR towns — Noida, Gurgaon & Faridabad — Aam Aadmi Party volunteers are keeping up the campaign tempo across Delhi borders without flouting rules. Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam visit Delhi University colleges in the capital Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam made quick visits to two Delhi University colleges ­Kamala Nehru College and Ramjas ­recently. Shivani and Niren's wedding held in Delhi The sangeet ceremony of Kamal Modi's daughter, Shivani, was the perfect blend of classical and Bollywood music. While Shovana Narayan, Ranjana Gauhar and several others provided the classical touch to the evening, singer Garry Singh belted out some foot-tapping Bollywood numbers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Blurring vision dogs 1 in 5 drivers Sankara Eye Care's survey and eye screening for 3,000 drivers of taxi, auto, BMTC and heavy and other commercial vehicles over the past one year found that one in five drivers needs prescription glasses. Panel to frame subsidy model for merit students As a first step to implement the controversial 2006 CET Act, the Karnataka gov ernment on Thursday constituted a committee to work out a subsidy model to enable meritorious students get seats in prominent private colleges at a low fee This 99-year-old school has 60 thirsty students It's a sultry Thursday. Classes are under way at the Government Kannada and Telugu Higher Primary School, OPH Road, Shivajinagar. But a steady stream of students walking to the toilet with a bucketful of water strikes a jarring note. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Shortage of H1N1 kits triggers panic in Hyderabad Scores of swine flu suspects waited anxiously as both Institute of Preventive Medicine and Fever Hospital ran out of H1N1 test kits on Thursday. It's a close encounter with Jupiter today Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, will be at its closest to the Earth on Friday much to the delight of sky-gazers. Cops to turn 'Spot Light' on chain-snatchers The Hyderabad police plans to throw a ‘Spot Light’ on certain areas of the city where chain-snatching incidents are frequently reported to quickly nab suspects with the help of a patrolling team. The new initiative aims at ensuring safety of women in the capital. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MCA student commits suicide in Chennai A 24-year-old engineering student committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling of his house at Selaiyur in Chennai on Thursday. Woman dies three months after being attacked by burglars in Chennai A 42-year-old woman died at a hospital in Chennai on Thursday, more than three months after she was attacked by burglars at her house in Thirumullaivoyal here. Tamil Nadu assembly session to begin with Governor's address on Feb 17 The state cabinet on Friday discussed the projects and proposals to be announced in the Governor's address. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat companies sharpen language arsenal As Gujarat-based corporates explore new geographies – within the country and abroad — they are arming their employees to conquer language barriers. Eight vehicles detained in traffic crackdown A total of eight vehicles, including that of two girl students, were detained by Ramol police on Thursday in a crack down on students violating traffic rules. Electronic eyes on watch at sensitive places in city On January 29, three women on a two-wheeler were speeding on the wrong side at Vijay Crossroads. They collided with a women on a scooter, driving on the proper side. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		IMFL smugglers' gang busted, 4 held A joint team of Cyber Crime Cell and SWAT (Special Weapons & Tactics) arrested four persons near Nehru Park on Thursday and claimed to have busted an inter–state racket involved in smuggling of Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) bottles from Haryana. AU team raids hostels, moves out 76 illegal occupants The Allahabad University finally swung into action and caught and moved out 76 illegal inmates from Sir Sunder Lal (SSL) hostel during a raid on Thursday. Railways restores several trains as winter begins to fade Railways is planning to revoke cancellation of several trains during the month of February after a significant improvement in the weather. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Govt, Oppn ready for assembly fight With the opposition seemingly having no new issue to nail the ruling BJD in the Budget session, starting Friday, the Naveen Patnaik government is planning to turn the heat on the Centre by opposing the recent Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Ordinance and lack of assistance for the Puri Jagannath Temple’s Nabakalebara festival in July. Govt to set up 45 courts for speedy disposal of cases The state government on Thursday announced to open 45 more courts within a distance of 50 km of the other during 2015-16. Sub judice cloud over scam debates Will the Budget session see heated debates on major scams that have rocked the state government in recent times? More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Basking in win, they get ready to straddle two worlds Women Corporators Spend Time Family Ahead Of Tougher Challenges Ahead Rebels show political parties they deserved better Last phase of urban civic polls have thrown up results that show that best candidates may not have been given tickets by political parties. Another newborn abandoned, survives A newborn boy was found unconscious under a tree in Bagh Sewania on Thursday morning, barely breathing after suffering the overnight cold. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Wrong to say DRDO took long to deliver, says father of BrahMos The impression that Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has failed to deliver or delayed major defence technology projects is not correct, says former CEO of BrahMos Aerospace A Sivathanu Pillai. Tracking the DiasporaTexas gets first turbaned Sikh police officer On February 6, one of the largest sheriff's offices in the US will make Sikh-American history with Sheriff Adrian Garcia and members of Texas Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) welcoming the first observant Sikh American deputy, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith, including his dastaar (turban) and beard. Congress to start campaign for 2017 elections with Moga rally The Congress is on the lookout for a venue around Moga for rally to be addressed by party vice-president Rahul Gandhi. More Chandigarh News»

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