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		Friday, May 22, 2015
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		Business
		UP biggest contributor to India's agri sector Uttar Pradesh has emerged as biggest contributor to India’s agriculture and allied sector as of 2013-14 with a share of about 13%, according to a recent ASSOCHAM study. Finance minister favours cut in interest rates The time is right for the Indian central bank to cut interest rate due to falling inflation, the finance minister told reporters on Friday. China, India to be largest shareholders of AIIB China will likely take a 25-30 per cent stake in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and India is likely to be the second-largest shareholder, delegates attending a meeting of the bank's founding members said on Friday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Platform for cities and cos for their climate actions by UN As the world is looking for various options to galvanise different forces for taking actions against the challenges of climate change, the United Nations (UN) has launched a unique platform where companies, cities, regions and investors will be able to directly register their "climate action commitments" and show to the global community what all they are doing to face the common threat of global warming. Fewer trees forcing hornbills to build nests in buildings A decrease in the number of trees is forcing birds to change their behaviour and find shelter in concrete structures for their survival. Adapting to new surroundings, Indian Grey Hornbill built a nest in a hole (cavity) on second floor of a multi-storey residential building in Old Palasia area. Till now, Hornbills made nests only in cavities inside tree trunks. Documentaries on Godavari pollution screened Eight documentary films, which were selected at the state-level competition conducted as part of the Green Kumbh for creating public awareness about river pollution, were screened at Kusumagraj Pratishthan on Thursday evening. More Environment News»

		World
		Blast hits Shia mosque in Saudi ​Arabia A blast ripped through a Shia mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia on Friday, authorities said, in what an activist said was a deadly suicide bombing. IS group seizes town in Iraq's Anbar province A tribal leader says Islamic State militants have seized another town in Iraq's western Anbar province, less than a week after capturing the provincial capital, Ramadi. Ireland votes on legalizing gay marriage For months, Ireland has debated whether to legalize gay marriage. Now it's time to vote, and the choice is a simple yes or no. More World News»

		Science
		India closer to developing its own space shuttle India is on the cusp of developing its own reusable space launch vehicle, popularly known as a space shuttle. Most luminous galaxy in universe discovered Scientists have discovered the most luminous galaxy in the universe to date that shines brightly with light equal to more than 300 trillion Suns. Finally, drug for Ebola in sight Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found new potential drug candidates for Ebola that successfully treated up to 90% of mice exposed to the deadly virus. More Science News»

		Technology
		5 highest-paid executives of Infosys Like every year, Infosys's SEC filing this year too reveals its highest-paid executives. Here's over to Infosys's 5 highest-paid executives... Moto E 4G vs Lenovo A6000 Plus: Which one to buy If you are in the market for a compact budget smartphone, then Motorola’s 4G-enabled Moto E (Gen 2) and Lenovo’s A6000 Plus will right on top of your list. So, read on to find out which one you should buy, Moto E 4G or Lenovo A6000 Plus. Modi gains 12 million Facebook followers in first year as PM With a total of 28 million followers on Facebook, Modi maintains his position as the second most-followed world leader, behind US president Barack Obama. More Technology News»

		Education
		Goa board may declare 10th class results tomorrow The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) is all set to announce the Goa Board 10th Class SSC examination result tomorrow. West Bengal 10th class result announced today The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has today announced the West Bengal Board 10th Class Madhyamik Pariksha Exam Results 2015. Adv: Galgotias ranked No.8 in all India T-school rankings by Dataquest-CMR Survey 2015 Galgotias University has been ranked No.8 in the all India T-school rankings by the prestigious Dataquest-CMR Survey 2015. Galgotias has been top-ranked among the country's topmost T-schools year after. More Education News»

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		Delhi
		PM Narendra Modi trying to rule Delhi through LG, Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to rule Delhi through the lieutenant governor. Home ministry notification shows BJP is nervous: Arvind Kejriwal Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday the home affairs ministry's notification asserting the lt. governor's power in public order and services issues showed BJP's nervousness against its anti-corruption effort. LG vs CM: Centre backs Jung; Kejriwal says BJP again lost today The amended notification follows a day after Prime Minister intervened to settle the row that broke out after Kejriwal objected to LG's "unilateral" decision to appoint IAS officer Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Infosys top executives' salaries jump 200% The radical changes in the top management of Infosys last year resulted in a compensation bonanza for its key executives. HC to cops: Ensure inter-faith couple's safety The Karnataka high court has come to the rescue of a young married couple belonging to two different religions. Failed? You can still get BU degree Didn't clear Bangalore University exams while you were a student? More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Party peeps have a great time at Kismet in Hyderabad Party peeps have a great time at Kismet in Hyderabad Ladies' club meet at Big Fork in Hyderabad Ladies' club meet at Big Fork in Hyderabad Darpan store opening in Hyderabad Darpan store opening in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai roads clogged as AIADMK celebrates Amma's comeback As thousands of AIADMK cadres congregated in Chennai to celebrate J Jayalalithaa's comeback, the common road user was the unhappiest of the lot. Zoho University completes a decade of operations Zoho - a business application software company and a division of Zoho Corp - has completed a decade of its in-house university - Zoho University (ZU). Started in 2005, with six students and two teachers teaching three subjects, ZU has trained more than 300 students over the last decade and most of the ZU graduates are now Zoho employees, Zoho said. AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa elected legislature party leader The AIADMK on Friday unanimously elected J Jayalalithaa as legislature party leader paving the way for her to be sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu again. She is expected to be sworn in by Governor K Rosiah at a grand function in the city on Saturday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad youngsters turn entrepreneurs using crowdfunding From making documentary films to setting up a portal to guide young students on their career choices, they started their journey by asking for necessary funds through crowdfunding websites to realize their dreams. Spot on solution for potholes and road repairs Every monsoon, commuters face the expected set of woes - potholes and a bumpy ride fraught with risk. Now, spot on solution for potholes and road repairs with Jetpatcher Technology Anjani Road Patchers brings road repair machines to mend the appalling roads for the first time in Gujarat. More women join textile industry in Gujarat Textile industry is second only to agriculture in providing employment in India. In the past five years, the number of women employees has increased by 15% in textile industry nationally and double the rate in Gujarat. The industry experts believe that better work environment, consistent income and other incentives by employers are attracting women into textile industry, especially in garment and fabric sections. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Anti-ragging undertaking must in Allahabad University Every student seeking admission to the Allahabad University in the new academic session and his/her parents would have to submit a duly signed undertaking authorizing authorities to initiate suitable action if found involved in any kind of ragging. Driver killed in bid to loot Rs 50 lakh The driver of a van of State Bank of India carrying Rs 50 lakh in cash from the main branch to Dubey Ka Purwa village in Pratapgarh district was killed when two miscreants opened fire and tried to loot the cash. Boat capsizes in Yamuna, three missing Three persons were missing when a boat, carrying 18 persons capsized in Yamuna. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Niramaya: Govt vowed insurance, offered medicines In the run up to 2014 assembly elections, the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in its manifesto had promised to launch ‘Niramaya,’ an insurance scheme for mentally retarded and autistic children. Odisha vigilance arrests cop for taking bribe State vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Dhauli police station on charges of accepting bribe inside the police station. The 'tainted' cop, identified as Debi Prasad Dash, was caught with graft of Rs 10,000 in cash. ED attaches assets worth Rs 379 crore in Uliburu mining scam The enforcement directorate (ED), probing the money trail in multi-thousand crore Uliburu mining scam in Keonjhar, here on Thursday attached property to the tune of about Rs 379 crore, owned by businessman Deepak Gupta, prime accused in the mega scam. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Stalker throws acid on woman gym trainer in Bhopal, found dead later A 25-year-old woman trainer at a Bhopal gym suffered 50% burns after a middle-aged stalker threw acid on her early on Friday. She’s battling for life at a private hospital in the city. Maoist wanted in murder of ex-minister of Madhya Pradesh arrested Madhya Pradesh police on Friday arrested a Maoist leader wanted in connection 1999 murder of transport minister Likhiram Kawre in Balaghat and having over 80 other serious cases registered against him in three Naxal-infested states. Pithampur: No water from Narmada-Kshipra till Simhastha Belying their hopes more than 850 industries in Pithampur industrial area will have to wait for Rs 306 crore water supply project till Simhastha in Ujjain next year is over. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Medical council warns doctors to resume duties or face suspension Punjab Medical Council has asked the striking doctors to resume their duties failing which it shall be forced to initiate action against them in accordance with the MCI directions and the Supreme Court of India orders which includes suspension/Cancellation of their license. "My remarks were about better shared values": US envoy on his 'chilling effect' comment While India had said that “one should not over react” after the US Ambassador Richard Verma’s remarks in which he had termed the regulatory steps taken against certain NGOs, including Ford Foundation, as “potentially chilling”, Verma has clarified that if one would read his remarks in their entirety then it would be clear that these were about better shared values and principles. Kargil war hero Saurav Kalia's father reacts on Parvez musharraf statement Reacting to Pakistan's former military dictator, Parvez Musharraf’s remarks that they had caught India’s throat during Kargil war, Dr N K Kalia, one of the Kargil war heroes, Captain Saurav Kalia’s father, has said that admission by Musharraf is strong evidence that his son was brutally tortured by Pakistan army. More Chandigarh News»

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