[wanabidii] News Digest: EU bans 700 generic drugs for manipulation of trials by GVK

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, July 25, 2015
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		Business
		EU bans 700 generic drugs for manipulation of trials by GVK The largest EU-wide suspension of sales and distribution of generic drugs ordered by the European Commission will come into effect on August 21 and it will be applicable to all 28 member nations, according to Germany's drug regulator, the Federal Institute for Medicines and Medical Products. Power Finance offering base price set at 254 Rs/share The Indian government has set the base price for the offering of shares in state-run Power Finance Corp Ltd at 254 rupees a share. WTO reach landmark $1.3 trillion IT trade deal The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has struck a deal where over 200 information technology products would be freed from import tariffs, a media report said on Saturday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Six 'solar cities' to be developed in northeast Guwahati and five other cities in the northeast will be developed as solar cities to reduce dependency on conventional energy, a top official has said. Govt to clarify on international report on air pollution Government today said it was not right to believe an international report which claimed that air pollution kills 80 people in Delhi everyday and added that it will come out with a detailed correction of the answer on Monday. Fossil of a four-legged snake found in Brazil A fossil of a four-legged snake uncovered in Brazil has shed new light on the origins of snakes as land burrowers, not sea creatures, a study said on Thursday. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama in Kenya: 'Africa is on the move' "Africa is one of the fastest growing regions of the world," Obama said. "People are being lifted out of poverty." 3 killed as quake hits Islamabad At least three people, including two women, died when a 5.5-magnitude quake hit Pakistan's capital Islamabad, as also parts of the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday morning, Met office said. Australian nurse arrested after return from Syria An Australian nurse who allegedly worked alongside Islamic State militants has been arrested after voluntarily returning from Syria, police said Saturday. More World News»

		Science
		Unlocking rice immune system will benefit humanity: Scientists Rice is a staple food for half of the world's population. To protect it against deadly pathogens, a team of researchers has identified a bacterial signal that, when recognised by rice plants, enables them resist a devastating blight disease. New Horizons discovers flowing ice, vast haze on Pluto Nearly 10 days after its Pluto fly-by, Nasa's New Horizons mission has found evidence of exotic ices flowing across Pluto's surface and a surprising extended haze - a phenomenon only seen on active worlds like Earth and Mars. R&B or metal? Your choice can tell how you think The study found that Sex Pistols fans are likely to be more organised, while Queen fans will probably respond better to other people's emotions More Science News»

		Technology
		iPhone 7 rumour round up: Specs, features & more Excitement is building for the next iPhone — and already a steady trickle of leaks are emerging, about the phone's features, look and specs. Here's a regularly-updated collection of everything we know so far. Accenture India to scrap annual performance reviews Accenture India will soon join the rest of the global firm in scrapping annual performance reviews and rankings. Apple's two biggest challenges in India With only a tiny share of the world's fastest-growing major smartphone market, Apple Inc is stepping up its push into India, with a first targeted TV advertising campaign, expanded retail network and promotional financing schemes. More Technology News»

		Education
		Modi inaugurates IIT-Patna campus Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a day-long visit to Bihar, on Saturday inaugurated the new IIT campus here. Christian MPs want community consulted before framing of new education policy West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalitha also lent their support to the group. Presi to have SOAS, Cambridge links In a bid to take Presidency University to the next level, the state will sign two MoUs on July 27 with two frontline universities in the UK — the School of Oriental and African Studies of University of London and University of East Anglia. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra defends ban on mediation in domestic violence cases in HC The state government on Friday defended before the Bombay high court its circular banning counselling or mediation in domestic violence cases without the order of a court. Dog-killings in Kerala has animal lovers up in arms The “cruel, illegal” mass killing of stray dogs in Kerala has riled animal lovers who will protest at Carter Road, Bandra, at 11 am on Sunday. It will be part of a protest in many cities across the country and abroad. House adjourned after ruckus, slogans The legislative council was adjourned for the day without conducting any routine business following ruckus and slogans in the House as the Opposition and the ruling parties came at loggerheads over allegations of corruption against state BJP ministers. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Prashant Bhushan sends notice to Manish Sisodia Former AAP leader and lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Saturday sent a legal notice to Manish Sisodia over regularization of contractual teachers in the national capital. Dilli to pagal hai - Flying Toh Pagal Hai Flying in India, which was once only done by rich people, now more or less has has one class only...mooooo... cattle class! Fire breaks out at CBI headquarters A fire broke out at the CBI headquarters at Lodhi Road around 11 am. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Trace out missing children as quickly as possible-Karnataka HC The Karnataka high court has asked the state government and its authorities to make all efforts to trace out all those missing children at the earliest. Shakespeare served with a twist For Prabal Gupta, who is looking at ringing in 25 years as a Kathakali dancer, Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra proved to be the perfect bait. PIL challenges leasing of govt. land to a private club for Rs 5,000 per year A division bench of the Karnataka high court headed by Acting Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee has ordered notice to state government, the DC of Kolar and the Srinivasapura town administration in response to a PIL. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana toddy shops turning into illicitly distilled liquor dens The Telangana government, in its mission to curb the menace of illicitly distilled liquor (IDL), has been facing an unexpected challenge. Osmania hospital shift: Heritage activists up in arms With the state government virtually readying its demolition squad citing the safety of the Osmania General Hospital's inpatient wing, heritage activists and historians are rushing in to save the iconic heritage structure. Hurdles aplenty for Osmania General Hospital shift It appears that Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's directive on vacating the 1920s-era inpatient block of Osmania General Hospital (OGH) within a week over safety concerns may have a domino effect. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa announces water release for Aadi Perukku Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced water release from Mettur reservoir on July 26 for Aadi Perukku celebrations on the banks of river Cauvery in the delta region. Golden era of Congress in TN begins, says TNCC president E V K S Elangovan TNCC president E V K S Elangovan on Saturday said the Trichy meeting was a message to all those who had faith in restoring the Kamaraj rule to come together in a grand alliance. Strong pleas fail to make Madras HC budge on helmet rule Provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, government orders, rules, legal precedents and maxims -- the jam-packed court room in court hall no. 19 of the Madras high court on Friday saw several arguments and counter-arguments to persuade the court to relent on the mandatory helmet rule for two-wheeler riders. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		GTU claims to have filed 320 PAtents so far In a bid to assist the Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering and Master of Pharmacy the Gujarat Technological university started a series of workshop on Patent Search, Drafting and Filing called as “Patent Clinic” at Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. BCOM, BBA, BCA intake from today With the results of the SSC and HSC supplementary examinations declared on Saturday, the Gujarat University has commenced the third round of admission for the Bachelor of Commerce course the same day. GNLU launches training programme in military laws and practices Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) will organize a first-of- its-kind training program on 'Military Law and Justice' from July 26 to August 1. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sangam City roads unsafe, Agra's deadliest Roads of Sangam City are 'most unsafe', while Agra has 'deadliest' roads among the KAVAL towns of Uttar Pradesh. Soon, screening of films on luxury buses The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is mulling over lifting a ban on screening of films at its air-cooled buses after three years. Sinking feeling: Swelling rivers raise flood fears, again Heavy rain and subsequent floods caused by Shipra in Madhya Pradesh led to sudden increase in Yamuna and Ganga’s water level in Sangam City on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		State hikes minimum wages for labourers The state government on Friday issued notification for increase in minimum wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled labourers in the state. Villagers beat up man for suspected sorcery A 40-year-old man was admitted to Rayagad district headquarters hospital on Friday with serious injuries.He was allegedly beaten up by villagers, who suspected him of practising witchcraft, the previous night. Memories of temple's last dancing belle While the entire state was enraptured by the sheer magnitude of Nabakalebara, a house in the lane opposite Jagannath Temple's main entrance, stood forlorn and lost. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Student hit by signal pole while attempting 'selfie' from moving train in Madhya Pradesh Tying to click "selfies", leaning outside moving rain turned out to be a shocking experience for a student in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning. No break in wet spell, 5 die in 36 hrs Wet spell, which gathered pace on Thursday, looks set to continue for a couple of days in Bhopal and other parts of the state. Shivraj's Jhabua visit sparks rumours of Kantilal's crossover After the death of veteran BJP leader and sitting MP from Jhabua-Alirajpur Lok Sabha constituency Dilip Singh Bhuria, Congress and BJP are trying to regain control of the tribal-dominated constituency. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Subsidised wheat to be distributed to 336546 families under new Atta Dal scheme in district Ludhiana The Punjab government has started with the distribution process of Wheat in all the districts to the beneficiaries under National Food Security Act-2013. US based Sikh body now files criminal complaint against Amrinder After getting summons issued to Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president ahead of his visit to US, Sikh For Justice (SFJ), a US based Sikh body has now filed a criminal complaint against Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha and member parliament form Amritsar Captain Amarinder Singh who is also scheduled to visit US, Canada in September to garner NRI's support during 2017 assembly elections. Tricity regional committee: Boundary issues figure in first meet Boundary issues and better connectivity in city and Mohali and Panchkula figured in the first meeting of technical members of the Tricity regional committee comprising members of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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