[wanabidii] News Digest: NDB's first loan will be in Chinese currency: Kamath

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, July 24, 2015
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		Business
		NDB's first loan will be in Chinese currency: Kamath The first loan to be issued by the US $ 100 billion New Development Bank (NDB) of the five-nation BRICS bloc in April next year would in Chinese currency Renminbi (RMB), its president KV Kamath has said. 74 % Indians think country's economic conditions good More Indians are today bullish about the country's economic state than they were a year ago as nearly three-fourth believe the economy is doing well, despite concerns about a worldwide recovery, according to a new study. Asia stocks down as China manufacturing weakens Asian stock markets were rattled on Friday by cautious earnings outlooks from US companies and a further deterioration in Chinese manufacturing. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Tree with 40 types of fruit entering harvest season As if plucked from the pages of a fantastical children's book, sixteen trees especially cultivated by an artist in the US will soon be heaving with forty different types of fruit as they enter their harvest season. Kiwi bird genome decodes growth of nocturnal animals In a first, the genetic code of the endangered Kiwi bird, identifying several sequence changes that give insights into the evolution of nocturnal animals has been discovered. More Environment News»

		World
		Mystery deepens on identity of Australia suitcase child Skeletal remains found in a suitcase near a highway are likely a young girl who may have been killed up to eight years ago, Australian police said Friday, as they struggle to solve the mystery murder. US air strike kills al Qaida operational commander A US air strike in Afghanistan has killed a high-ranking al-Qaida operational commander, the Pentagon said on Friday. Pak to buy eight 8 submarines from China: Report Pakistan will buy eight submarines from China in a multi-billion dollar deal that will boost Pakistani navy's maritime capabilities, media reported on Friday. More World News»

		Science
		Earth 2.0: What we know about Kepler 452b, the most Earth-like planet ever discovered Nasa scientists have announced the discovery of Kepler 452b, also known as 'Earth 2.0', an earth-like planet in our galaxy. China starts assembling world's biggest radio telescope China has started assembling the world's largest radio telescope, which will have a dish the size of 30 football pitches when completed, state media reported as Beijing steps up its ambitions in outer space. Drug companies eye 'superhuman' genes Steven Pete can put his hand on a hot stove or step on a piece of glass and not feel a thing, all because of a quirk in his genes. 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. 5 new WhatsApp features you don't know about WhatsApp has just released a new update for Android smartphones that brings a bunch of new features for the popular app. Though the update has not been pushed to the Google Play Store, you can still download it from the company’s website and check out the new features. TCS, Cognizant, Infosys top tech employers in FY15: Nasscom TCS, Cognizant and Infosys have emerged as the top employers in the IT-BPO sector, according to a list of 20 leading companies released by industry body Nasscom. More Technology News»

		Education
		Ragging norms to cover racial bias Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or for being transgender and stalking will come for stricter punishment and will be part of the anti-ragging regulation in education institutions. Lucknow varsity's 15-yr-old prodigy to now pursue PhD She has secured the seventh rank in the University Research Entrance Test in environmental microbiology. Maharashtra government to withdraw circular allowing schools to cancel RTE quota for pre-primary classes Paving the way for smooth implementation of the Right To Education this year, the state government Thursday told the Bombay high court that it would withdraw a controversial rule and revive its earlier norm that set two levels of entry for admissions under RTE quota. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		SC gives three weeks to Maha govt as last chance to file reply in Dance bar ban challenge The Supreme Court gives the state government three weeks as a final chance to file its reply to a petition challenging the second ban on dance bars the government had enacted. Mumbai man gets life term for killing son A sessions court on Thursday convicted and sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his son over an alleged property dispute last year. Jahid Ansari, 50, attacked his son Mohsin Ansari, 24, with an iron rod, causing severe head injuries. 'State can't decide coaching class fees' Even as the state government talks of a law to regulate coaching classes, a similar attempt in 2000 failed after tutorials moved court and the Act was struck as being “too harsh”. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Hyundai Motor India Ltd launches SUV Creta in Delhi To strengthen its position in the Indian SUV market, car manufacturer and exporter Hyundai Motor India Ltd launched its all-new SUV Creta in the city on Tuesday. Crusty Gourmet Pizzas and More launches its third outlet at Safdarjung Enclave in Delhi Pizza lovers in the city were in for a treat when Crusty Gourmet Pizzas and More launched its third outlet in the NCR, at Safdarjung Enclave, recently. LGBTQI folks hold a public demonstration at CP in Delhi No banners, no posters and no written word – it was just through rainbow colours that the LGBTQI folks of Delhi conveyed their message to people in Connaught Place at this event recently. The LGBTQI people in Delhi assembled at a small park above Palika parking to hold a public demonstration commemorating Delhi High Court’s reading down of Section 377 on July 2, 2009, which was overturned by the Supreme Court in December 2013. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Greens flay tourism initiative in tiger habitat It was the year 2007. For the first time in the history of Dandeli Anshi forests in Uttara Kan nada district, a tiger was camera-trapped. Lucky escape for kids as leopard slinks into school, hides in room Panic gripped a Chikkamagaluru school on Thursday when an eightyear- old leopard stormed into its premises and hid itself in an empty photocopy room. Bangalore Club safe for now The Karnataka high court on Thursday asked the state government to file its objections by July 28 with regard to the petition filed by Bangalore Club, and asked the district administration to abide by its commitment not to precipitate things at the club. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		`Egg'tremists on the rise! The streets of Hyderabad, post-midnight, are being taken over by a notorious, home bred `criminal syndicate'. Godavari brims with life Heavy rains in the catchment area for the last three days brought copious inflows into river Godavari forcing officials to deploy more number of divers and expert swimmers at bathing ghats in AP and Telangana for protection of pilgrims attending the Pushkaralu. No highly polluting industries in Amaravati The seed capital area of Amaravati will have no space for ‘red’ industries that fall under the highly-polluting category. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Bharathiar University holds joint convocation For the first time in its over 30 years history, Bharathiar University on Friday conducted a joint graduation day ceremony for all its students -- from undergraduate students to M Phil scholars who studied at its departments as well at affiliated colleges. Defamation cases filed against three Tamil publications The principal sessions court in Chennai has summoned the publishers and editors of two Tamil magazines and a daily for allegedly publishing defamatory news against state ministers. It's been over a year, but CWC remains headless One chair, two names and no face. The web site of the state department of social defence shows two former members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) as the chairperson on different pages, even as the position continues to be vacant for over a year now. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		DRI detects Rs 3.5 cr duty evasion in Vapi In a joint operation, the Ahmedabad and Surat unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) detected Rs 3.5 crore customs duty evasion by a Vapi based firm under advance authorization scheme. 2 Gulbarg case accused seek narco-analysis Six years after the trial commenced and now when it is in its final stages, two persons accused in the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case have requested the special trial court to permit them to undergo narco-analysis so they can prove their innocence. 'Op Rakshak' to protect citizens in eastern part of city Finally, the city police has swung into action to crack down on the menace of gangs operating in eastern parts of the city, especially in areas like Khokhra, Odhav, Amraiwadi, Ramol, Naroda and Vatva. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Taj city roads claimed most lives in state: NCRB Agra's streets have turned out to be one of the biggest killers among the KAVAL towns claiming almost 492 lives. 2 headless bodies found in Kachar Panic gripped Mubarakpur village and adjoining areas under Nawabganj police station on Tuesday following recovery of two beheaded bodies in Kachar area on bank of Ganga. Lack of coordination hits mid-day meal's milk plan Mid-Day Meal authority’s initiative to replace kheer with milk every Wednesday faced a major roadblock on the day of inception on July 15. Reports revealed that only 42% students received protein diet on the first day. More Allahabad News»

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		Chandigarh
		Suggestions for smart city: Mohali MC meets residents Mohali municipal corporation officials held a series of meetings with city residents on Thursday to know their opinion and seek suggestions on the smart city project. Muslim councillors protest against no holiday on Eid Two Muslim municipal councillors from Chandigarh municipal corporation, Shagufta Parveen and Jannat Jahan-ul-Haq, on Thursday met Vijay Dev, UT advisor to the administrator, to lodge their protest against non-declaration of holiday on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitre on July 18. Punjab eyes 2,000MW solar vault With over 5,000 acres of land offered by farmers and NRIs across the state, Punjab's solar energy generation has jumped from mere 9 mega watt (MW) in 2012 to 541MW at present. More Chandigarh News»

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