[wanabidii] News Digest: Tata Motors shares up 2% as global sales rise in March

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, April 16, 2015
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		Business
		Tata Motors shares up 2% as global sales rise in March Stocks of Tata Motors went up by 2 per cent on Thursday as the company reported a 9 per cent growth in in global sales, including those of Jaguar Land Rover, in March. Indiabulls MF plans scheme on 'Make in India' drive Indiabulls Mutual Fund has approached markets regulator Sebi to launch a scheme, which will invest in sectors including manufacturing and renewable energy that are expected to benefit from the Centre's Make in India initiative. India has potential to grow at 10 per cent: Arun Jaitley India has the potential to make nine to 10 per cent growth rate "a new normal", finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday while asserting that high growth was essential to meet the challenges posed by the country's burgeoning young population. More Business News»

		Environment
		China to ban water-polluting paper mills, refineries China will ban water-polluting paper mills, oil refineries, pesticide producers and other industrial plants by the end of 2016, as it moves to tackle severe pollution of the country's water supply. Chinnaswamy is country's first solar powered venue Next time you soak in the fun of Twenty20 cricket under a starry sky at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, be rest assured your favourite summer pastime will leave little carbon footprint. Scientists find a 'deeply' safe way to dispose n-waste Scientists have suggested a new way of safely disposing high-emission nuclear waste -- burying it deep down into the earth. More Environment News»

		World
		Pak, Russia to hold first-ever joint military exercise Pakistan and Russia have agreed to hold first-ever joint military exercises as part of their enhanced defence cooperation, in a sign of increasing bonhomie between the Cold War-era adversaries. 'MH370 search zone to double if nothing found' The search zone for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will be doubled if nothing is found in the huge undersea area now being scanned for wreckage, Malaysia, Australia and China announced on Thursday. South Korea president vows to raise sunken Sewol ferry South Korea's president vowed to raise the sunken Sewol ferry Thursday, bowing to a key demand of grieving relatives as they marked the first anniversary of the disaster that claimed 304 lives - most of them schoolchildren. More World News»

		Science
		New blood test predicts breast cancer years ahead A new blood test can predict if a woman would get breast cancer in the next two to five years and could create a "paradigm shift" in early diagnosis of the disease, reports a new study. Soya-wheat mix can help protect immunity of HIV patients: Study Adding a soya-wheat mix fortified with vitamins to the diet of HIV-positive people, along with regular treatment, can safeguard their immunity and general health, a new study has found. Possible cause of Alzheimer's found Scientists have broken new ground in the search for an Alzheimer’s cure, discovering a new potential cause of the disease, which, it may be possible to target with drug treatments. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 best smartphones launched in India recently Our pick of seven best smartphones includes devices across price range. Here’s over to the 7 best smartphones launched in India recently… Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella tops global CEO pay chart With a pay package of $84.3 million (Rs 525 crore) a year, technology giant Microsoft's Indian-origin chief Satya Nadella has emerged as the top-paid CEO in the US, as per a new list. Airtel Zero against free internet: Trai The telecom regulator is of the view that the controversial Airtel Zero plan prima facie violates the principle of net neutrality. More Technology News»

		Education
		No text books for students in Ganjam The academic session has begun but most students of schools in Odisha's Ganjam district are yet to have their text books. Andhra Pradesh schools to have lessons in Kuchipudi In perhaps the first instance of a dance form being taught in regular schools in the country, the Andhra Pradesh government wants to make learning of Kuchipudi compulsory in all the state syllabus schools, including the private ones, from Class V to VIII. Bengaluru school that failed class 1 children is put on notice The department of public instruction (DPI) has slapped a notice on the 100-year-old Clarence High School (CHS) for allegedly violating the provisions of the Right to Education Act. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		At standing committee meet, most political parties oppose new hawking policy Almost all political parties are united against BMC’s new hawker policy. Their common refrain was that the new policy should not disturb residents just to accommodate hawkers. 4 cops get HC contempt notice for taking 1 year to probe trespass case Irked that the Mumbai police had failed to probe a city resident’s complaint of trespass, despite court orders, the Bombay high court (HC) has issued a contempt notice against four officers who served at Sakinaka police station in the past two years. Mumbai school team makes a bookmark at global challenge Five students from the city have worked for six months to created unique bookmarks, which have won them a chance to fly to Seattle later this month. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Devansh Mehta files case against Stephen's principal The suspended editor of a student e-zine banned by St Stephen's Principal Valson Thampu today moved the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the action against him taken by the college on disciplinary grounds. 'Pedestrian, cycling facilities cheaper than roads' Air pollution in Delhi can be a catalyst for making crucial changes in our mobility system to incorporate infrastructure and space for pedestrians and cyclists, says urban planner Jeff Olson. Smart mobility can work only if people comfortable Smart cities are not just about getting smart. It's also about listening to the needs of the people. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Questions on loos, pigs outrage Bengalureans What's your caste? How many pigs do you rear? Do you have a toilet at home? These are not questions you'd expect as part of a social and educational survey. BTM residents create a green zone Vehicles spewing toxic smoke, blaring horns, choked stormwater drain — residents of BTM Layout Stage I have been at the receiving end for far too long. It'll be powerless weekends for 6 month: Bengaluru minister If you are a resident of Whitefield, Koramangala, Yelahanka or their adjoining areas and plan to host house parties over the weekends, you might need to think again. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Celebratory party by C Parthasarathy and Mona in Hyderabad Celebratory party by C Parthasarathy and Mona in Hyderabad Why climb ladders, when I can climb mountains: Malli Mastan Babu Malli was on a mission to scale the 10 highest peaks of the Andes, and it was during the attempt on the 10th and last peak that he lost his life. Why climb ladders, when I can climb mountains: Malli Mastan Babu Let Malli sleep; when he awakes he will move mountains” — read an epithet that resonated at the Malli Mastan Babu memorial meeting held at Lamakaan on Tuesday (April 15). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras HC dismisses plea seeking reinvestigation into Rajiv Gandhi assassination The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed a petition that sought a reinvestigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Tamil Nadu govt to hold international exhibition as part of Global Investors Meet Over 5,000 national and international delegates are expected to participate at the Global Investors Meet. Muthukumarasamy suicide: Tamil Nadu agriculture dept chief engineer's bail plea dismissed When the engineer's bail plea came up for hearing before the principal district sessions judge M Nazir Ahamed on Thursday, the public prosecutor opposed it saying the case was at its early stages and that Senthil could tamper with the proceedings if he was granted bail. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amdavadis shun sun, lose out big on sunshine vitamin In hot and sunny Ahmedabad, this vital health statistic comes as a complete downer — 90% of 1,200 locals tested for a study ‘Does vitamin D play a significant role in type 2 diabetes?’ were found highly deficient in vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin. Now, precious mangoes get security cover Besides dangling hafoos, it is hard to miss the sight of eight stern-looking men on horses going around this 300 bigha mango orchards spread across five villages in Valsad district. Luxury car sales on a roll in Gujarat The luxury car segment is on a growth spree in the state. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Fake encounter case: DGP appears in HC Director general of police (DGP) Arvind Kumar Jain on Wednesday appeared before the Allahabad high court in connection with an alleged fake police encounter case and apprised the court about the action being taken against the accused policemen. Closure notice to 72 unrecognised schools Around 72 unrecognised schools running illegally in the city have been served closure notice by Basic Siksha Adhikari. Rain lashes city for third consecutive day Heavy rain accompanied by swift wind lashed Sangam City for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Parents look to beat summer blues in style Summer vacations provide a welcome break to students from the drudgery of studies and every pupil looks forward to it for spending some quality time with their friends or family. Seashore: No idea about graft CD Seashore Group chief Prashant Dash on Wednesday washed his hands off a controversial audio CD in which one of his employees reportedly claimed the company distributed Rs 550 crore bribe to politicians, mostly ruling BJD. Giant screens to show maiden live telecast of neem tree puja The Khurda district administration is planning to install giant LED screens for live telecast of Nabakalebara rituals at Gadakantunia village where a neem tree was located for Sudarshan’s idol. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		2 girls abducted & raped by 20 men for 15 days Two girls of Khandwa district were allegedly abducted and kept in confinement in a clutch of districts, including Bhopal, raped by 20 people over 15 days before they managed to escape and return home on Monday. Dejected over exam failure, engg student hangs self A 21-year-old student of second year civil engineering in a private college committed suicide by hanging self on Monday. A case was registered at Piplani police station on Tuesday. Students injured as truck hits engg college bus near Raisen by-pass in Bhopal Three students of Bansal Group of Institutes were injured when a truck hit institute bus, they were travelling by from behind at Transport Nagar, Kokta, Raisen Road by-pass on Wednesday. Around 50 students were travelling by the bus. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Youth killed by in-laws in Punjab The in-laws of a 30-year-old man allegedly murdered him in Punjab’s Moga district on Wednesday in a suspected case of honour killing. From next week, get admn work done online Soon, running from pillar to post in offices of the UT won't be necessary. Rock that last-minute party So, you had birthday plans that didn't involve your friends? Or it so happened that you weren't planning to celebrate but a flurry of congratulatory calls from friends forced you to reconsider? More Chandigarh News»

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