[wanabidii] News Digest: Index options volume rises 53% on NSE in FY15

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		Sunday, April 26, 2015
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		Business
		Index options volume rises 53% on NSE in FY15 Low transaction costs in the derivatives segment have helped increase average trading volumes in index options on the nation's top bourse NSE by 53 per cent in 2014-15 over the previous fiscal year. Air India resumes flights to Nepal National carrier Air India resumed its flights to quake-hit Nepal with two services- one each from Delhi and Kolkata - leaving for Kathmandu early this morning. Top 9 Sensex firms lose over Rs 1 lakh cr in m-cap VAmid a massive sell-off in the stock market last week, the combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 companies dropped sharply by Rs 1,00,921.74 crore, with Sun Pharma and Infosys taking the biggest hit. More Business News»

		Environment
		Earthquake: HSI assesses animal needs, ready for disaster relief In response to the earthquake in Nepal, Humane Society International’s Animal Rescue Team said it is ready to deploy for disaster relief. SC notice to Centre and states on welfare of captive elephants The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and states on a PIL seeking a ban on elephant trade and regulating the welfare measures for elephants owned by religious institutions. India-Bangladesh join hands to protect spectacled langur India and Bangladesh have decided to take concerted conservation efforts to protect the rare spectacled langur along with other primates found in Patharia Hills Reserve Forest on either side of the fenced border along Assam's Karimganj district. More Environment News»

		World
		US sending disaster team, initial $1 million to Nepal: Kerry The United States will send disaster response and rescue teams to Nepal and has authorized an initial $1 million in aid after a major earthquake killed hundreds in the mountainous Asian nation, US secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday. Gay parade in Japan amid calls for same-sex marriage Some 3,000 people marched in a gay pride parade in Tokyo on Sunday as calls grow for Japan to legalise same-sex marriage after a lesbian couple held a symbolic wedding ceremony. Nine militants killed in Pakistan Nine militants were killed in the air strikes in Pakistan's Khyber Agency, media reported on Sunday. More World News»

		Science
		World's first malaria vaccine could be available by October The world's first viable malaria vaccine could be available by as early as October, after final trial results showed it can potentially prevent millions of cases of the deadly disease every year. How our brain decodes sound In an interesting discovery, scientists have found that when we hear a sound, neurons fire in sync with the rhythmic structure of the sound, exactly encoding its original structure in the timing of spikes. Long-term exposure to air pollution damages brain Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause damage to brain structure and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found. More Science News»

		Technology
		5 smart ways to identify hackers Read on for the most common methods used by hackers along with tips on how to avoid being duped.. Ratan Tata invests in Xiaomi The news was first shared by Hugo Barra, vice president of international for Xiaomi and the company’s official Indian accounts on social networks. Net neutrality: Telcos warn of six-fold hike in data tariffs Mobile operators on Friday said that they may have to increase data tariffs by up to six times to remain viable if the proposed regulations did not offer a level-playing field with net-based services such as Skype and WhatApp. More Technology News»

		Education
		UPSC recommends 105 more candidates for civil services As many as 105 candidates, who were put on a reserve list, have been declared qualified for the civil services examination 2013 by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). More 'errors' in answer key to JEE mains More complaints are pouring in about the answer key to the Joint Entrance Examination (Mains) conducted in early April. 'Medical research needs to focus on follow up studies' Medical research has to start focusing on follow ups of earlier findings, said ex-director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Vishwa Mohan Katoch. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Lokhandwala lake desilting begins In a long-awaited move, civic authorities have begun the work of desilting and fencing the large lake along the Back Road in Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri. Butchers in Mumbai take Jersey cow 'solution' to BJP Muslim community leaders and beef merchants’ associations have stepped up their demand to allow slaughter of Jersey cows’ progeny (bulls and bullocks) to mitigate the crisis due to ban on beef. Minority worship places most affected in DP: SP Though the draft development plan (DP) 2034 disturbed the layouts of several religious places, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has alleged that structures of minority communities were the most affected and that the chief minister was misleading people by announcing its scrapping. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kunal Motwani's birthday bash at The Club Road Cafe, Punjabi Bagh in Delhi ​This Sunday evening sundowner at The Club Road Cafe in Punjabi Bagh was double the fun as it was a sneak preview of the terrace as well as the birthday bash of Kunal Motwani, its owner. Rajat Kapoor and Manik Kapoor host fun bash at Grub House in Rajouri Garden Grub House in Rajouri Garden hosted a fun bash recently as television actor Gautam Gulati turned up with his brother Mohit. As guests bonded over food and drinks, Rajat Kapoor, co-owner of the place, said, “This party was to welcome our dear friend Gautam.” Co-owner Manik Kapoor added, “This place is known for its trendy interiors, global cuisine and is a hit in Rajouri Garden.” NCR residents regret investing in highrises Tremors of the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on Saturday were felt in Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad, triggering panic and forcing people to rush out of their homes and offices. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		2 acres of Allalasandra Lake reclaimed for lung space Less than a fortnight after recover ing 38 acres of encroached land near Sarakki lake, the Bengaluru district administration cleared encroachments from two acres on Allalasandra lakebed and eight acres near Hesaraghatta Lake on Saturday. 7k-strong Nepalese student community shaken Over 7,000 Nepalese students studying in Bengaluru have been shaken by news of the 7.9 temblor rocking their homeland. As they struggled to contact their families, there was relief and grief, as news trickled in of some loved ones surviving the disaster, some succumbing to it and fate of many others remaining unknown. 40 Bengalureans to return today The Nepal temblor has sent shock waves in Karnataka too, with around 250 people from the state stranded there. The good news is that the first batch of 40 Bengalureans will fly to Delhi early Sunday and land in Bengaluru by noon, according to immigration officials and embassy sources. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Party peeps having a ball at Kismet in Hyderabad Party peeps having a ball at Kismet in Hyderabad VAT exemption for realtors opting for composition scheme The Hyderabad High Court has held that the benefits of tax exemptions under the AP VAT Act should be given to all classes of real estate developers, if they opt for composition scheme at the beginning. Hyderabad varsities mull e-governance for better transparency Varsities in the city are now going hi-tech with introduction of various e-governance operations to transform the quality of services provided in the field of higher education.  More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Two killed as car hits stationary truck in Tamil Nadu Two people were killed and another was injured when a car they were travelling in hit a stationary truck near Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu on Saturday night. Apollo Medskills launches healthcare skills centre in Chennai This centre would be managed by Apollo Medskills, a joint venture between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Apollo Hospitals. Make your - summers count Starting An Agri Business, Organising Fundraisers, Setting Turtles Free... How About A Working Holiday This Year? More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		ACPC seminar through BISAG on every Wednesday The Admission committee for professional Courses after a successful experiment on Friday, has decided to impart training to the students and parents seeking admission in professional courses for degree and Diploma engineering and Pharmacy and Architecture on every Wednesday. Malaria underreported in state? The website of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) shows zero malaria deaths in the state over the past two years. 31, including 11-yr-old boy, take diksha in city Eleven-year-old Yash Morakhia from Surat was the youngest in the 26-member group to take initiation for ‘sanyasa’ (monkhood) from Jain Acharya Hitruchiji Vijayji Maharaj on Saturday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lichchavi passengers looted near Manauri Armed dacoits looted passengers travelling in Lichchavi Express between Manauri and Bamrauli railway stations on Kanpur-Allahabad route of North Central Railway on Friday morning. Allahabad University student sculpts 3,000 kgs hammer Son of a poor peasant of a small village at Nagaipur of Baheria block in Allahabad proved his mettle in the first sculpture that he has made. He and five others have made a hammer weighing over 3,000 kgs. Free wi-fi facility at Civil Lines Bus Depot soon The Civil Lines Bus Depot of the city would become the first public place to be equipped with wi-fi services. Uttar Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has came out with the proposal to equip the depot for better internet connectivity. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha to develop Talsari beach The state government has decided to constitute a development authority to draw more tourists to Talsari beach in Balasore district by boosting basic amenities. Garbage piles up in capital city Sanitation in several parts of the city has gone for a toss for over a week now as garbage has not been lifted on a daily basis. Maternity care centre to be revived The historic Netaji Seva Sadan, a maternity care centre, lying defunct for the last three years, is all set to get a new lease of life. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		STF summons 'Mr X' for recording statement STF officer D K Tiwari went to Pandey's official residence and served him a notice asking to appear at agency's office for statements in three days. SIT recommends action against STF, Indore cops for hiring 'Mr X' SIT has on Friday submitted before Madhya Pradesh high court that contents of Mr X's pen drive was forged and has been done with intent to mislead the agency investigating crime. Nepal quake shockwave felt across Madhya Pradesh Earthquake tremors created panic in the entire state and government offices were vacated as a safety precaution. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Doctors, journalists lock horns Taking up the case of misbehaviour with the Barnala civil surgeon, principal secretary for health Vinni Mahajan has written to state chief secretary and health minister to take stern action against certain journalists. SMC to invest Rs 7,189 crore on transportation and traffic management Traffic and transportation system of the city is all set to get a new look as Shimla municipal corporation (SMC) has decided to spend Rs 7,189 crore out of the total estimated budget of Rs 14,696 crore - meant for their new master city development plan - for this purpose. Kiran accuses state of forcing farmers to make distress sale of wheat Leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Kiran Chaudhary blamed the BJP government in Haryana on Saturday for forcing farmers to resort to distress sale of wheat in mandis and alleged that the five state agencies, which had been entrusted with the task of procurement, were playing truant. More Chandigarh News»

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