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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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		Business
		RBI might limit size of lender consortiums RBI is considering a proposal that would limit the number of participants in a single lenders' consortium. Maruti shares up over 2% on RBI move Shares of Maruti Suzuki rose by over 2 per cent today as the Reserve Bank allowed foreign investors to pump in up to 40 per cent of the paid up capital in the company. Sensex down 55 pts despite positive economic data The benchmark BSE Sensex fell close to 55 points in early trade on Tuesday on profit-booking by investors despite positive macroeconomic data points. More Business News»

		Environment
		World's largest chain of volcanoes found in Australia The world's longest chain of continental volcanoes created over the past 33 million years have been found in eastern Australia stretching for over 2,000 kms. 2016 will be among hottest years on record Over a decade-long 'pause' in global warming to end; El Nino to cause dry conditions in Asia, Australia. LMDCs' representatives assemble in India for preparatory talks ahead of Paris climate summit As the world continues to struggle to find a common ground on key issues ahead of the Paris climate summit, official representatives of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), including China, met here on Monday to discuss how to push their joint negotiating stand during crucial rounds of negotiations in the run up to the conference of parties (COP21) in December. More Environment News»

		World
		Flash flood kills seven in US state of Utah Flash floods in the western state of Utah killed at least seven people, state officials said. Iran wants China's help to resolve Middle East tensions Iran wants China's help to resolve tensions and unrest in the Middle East and is ready to play host to more Chinese firms once sanctions against it are lifted, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday Russia sends tanks, artillery to Syria: US official Russia has sent artillery units and seven tanks to a Syrian air base as part of Moscow's continued military buildup in the war-ravaged nation, a US official said Monday. More World News»

		Science
		Viruses found living in new born babies' guts In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers found viruses living in the intestines of new born babies. Till now it was thought that only bacteria invade and colonize the baby’s gut after birth. Asiatic cheetah, tiger embryos cloned from frozen skin cells Argentinian scientists have successfully produced embryos of endangered species such as Asiatic cheetah, tiger and Bengal cat using frozen skin cells, in order to preserve the planet's biodiversity. 2016 will be among hottest years on record Over a decade-long 'pause' in global warming to end; El Nino to cause dry conditions in Asia, Australia. More Science News»

		Technology
		43 key moments in Google's 18-year history The domain name Google that millions across the world type in while searching for any query, location and image turned 18 this month. We trace the most important moments in the search giant's journey over the years. Moto X Play vs OnePlus One vs Xiaomi Mi 4 & others The Moto X Play rivals the likes of smartphones such as the OnePlus One, Xiaomi Mi 4, Samsung Galaxy J7 and Asus Zenfone Selfie that dominate the mid-range segment in the Indian market. Is Moto X Play a better option? Chinese men try to sell kidneys to buy iPhone 6S The two found an illegal agent on the internet who asked them to take medical examinations at a hospital in Nanjing. More Technology News»

		Education
		NAAC jerk for Magadh University: Accreditation body awards C grade Contrary to the expectations of Bodh Gaya based Magadh University VC Prof Md Ishtiaq and other senior university officials, National Assessment and Accreditation Council awarded 1.76 CGPA on a 4 point scale pushing the university to a somewhat humiliating C grade status. On several occasions the VC had expressed optimism about getting A grade. Panel to probe school fee hike in Pune The state has formed an inquiry committee comprising officials from the government and the regional deputy director of education to look into complaints about schools that have hiked fees beyond 10%. In a first, two Indian institutes make it to world's top 200 Two Indian institutes have for the first time made it to the top 200 list of the world’s best universities. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai local train derails on western suburban rail line, traffic disrupted A local train from Andheri to Churchgate in Mumbai derailed on Tuesday morning between Vile Parle and Andheri station. Celebrating Ganeshotsav in an eco-friendly way In terms of environment awareness, every year people try to imbibe newer ways of using resources judiciously and responsibly to make the festival experience worthwhile. Here are the ways you can individually contribute towards a better society. Students across Mumbai gear up for Ganeshotsav City schools and colleges are getting into the groove for Ganesha Chaturthi by actively involving students and staff members. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		After Greater Noida, Delhi also makes plans for an ambitious night safari Plans to develop a night safari in Greater Noida along the lines of what has been done in Singapore might not have materialized yet, but this hasn’t deterred Delhi government officials from wanting to emulate this ambitious plan. Delhi's not-so-hot Wi-Fi hotspots Surf on the go is the idea behind providing free Wi-Fi in the city. In the long list of places that will soon boast of free Wi-Fi, the latest addition is the Dilli Haat at INA. Dengue alert: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal makes surprise visit to hospitals Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday made surprise visits to hospitals in the national capital to check dengue alertness, government officials said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Investigating agencies must communicate, demands Mukta Dabolkar As it is observed that the assassinations rationalists Dr Narendra Dhabolkar, Govinda Pansare and MM Kalburgi have a common pattern, all the investigation agencies which are working on these cases must communicate, demanded Mukta Dhabolkar, daughter of Maharastra's rationalist leader Dr Narendra Dhabolkar. Non-invasive way to treat bacterial infections Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a way to kill bacteria using dynamic magnetic fields. Govt to regulate private orphanages and playschools Private playschools and orphanages will now have to register themselves with the state government following incidents of harassment and sexual assaults. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Ten killed as lorry carrying quarry ash turns turtle, six critical Godavari around 3.30 am on Monday.  The lorry was transporting. Hyderabad, you rock! Hyderabad, you rock! Telangana government urged to declare state as 'Millet' state to prevent suicides by farmers With the situation being grim for farmers in Telagnana, the Deccan Development Society (DDS) has urged the state government to declare Telangana as a Millet state. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa announces housing schemes The Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) would construct 2,300 apartments at Ambattur in Chennai for lower income group (LIG) at a cost of Rs 380 crore, chief minister J Jayalalithaa announced in the assembly on Tuesday. Madras HC asks TN govt to provide details of cess collected from Anna Centenary Library users Following up on its order against relocating the swanky Anna Centenary Library (ACL), the Madras high court on Tuesday called for details of a library cess collected during the past three years and how it was spent. Chennai to get a 'Central Square' The Tamil Nadu government is proposing to develop a Rs 400-crore ‘Central Square’ near Chennai Central railway station, where various forms of rail transport -- long distance, suburban, Mass Rapid Transport System and the under construction Metro Rail -- are converging. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Jammu and Kashmir Tourism offers 40% discount to tourists Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department showcased the state's beauty to travel enthusiasts in Gujarat at the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Ahmedabad in a bid to draw more tourists. Over 6,000 visitors sets tone for high tourism season TTF Ahmedabad 2015 successfully ended on Sunday at the Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, where over 6,000 visitors thronged the exhibition venue to be a part of the annual travel and tourism extravaganza. Team from China province arrives in Ahmedabad today On Tuesday, Gujarat will play host, for two days, to an 11 member dele gation from China led by Guangdong province governor, Zhu Xiaodan. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Centre responsible for the plight' Out of 3,642 shiksha mitras in the district, 2,548 were deployed as assistant teachers after adjustment before the Allahabad High Court quashed state government’s order for the same. Shiksha Mitras strike work, lock schools Scores of Shiksha Mitras went on a two-day of boycott of work on Monday following Allahabad High Court order quashing the GO on their adjustment as assistant teachers. For cops FB, twitter are tools to combat crime Popular social networking sites i.e, Facebook, Twitter and messaging app Whatsapp have turned into a tool to fight law breakers in Sangam city. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Bravest girl' Rahul has ever met dies at Sishu Bhawan Sasmita Rana, an ailing girl whom Rahul Gandhi met during his visit to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics (Sishu Bhawan) in Cuttack and praised her indomitable spirit, died on Sunday. Tusker kills 7 Keonjhar villagers in 9 months A marauding tusker has killed seven persons in Keonhar district in the last nine months.His latest victim is a 40-year-old man from Jadipada village.He died at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, on Monday. Two labourers die of suffocation At least two labourers died of suffocation and two fell ill while cleaning a well at Basudev Nagara, Khodasigi, here on Monday.The deceased were identified as B. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sacked IAS officer surrenders before Bhopal court After absconding for more than a year, sacked IAS officer Arvind Joshi surrendered himself before district court here on Tuesday afternoon. Balaghat: Stalker hurls acid on school girl, stabs her A 20-year-old school girl was attacked with acid and stabbed by her cousin in Balaghat district on Monday afternoon.Police said the accused, 25, who had consumed over 20 sleeping pills, waylaid the girl. State govt orders SIT probe into Petlawad blasts ​Chief ​minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said a special investigation team (SIT) would probe twin-blasts in which at least 100 people were killed and an equal number sustained injuries.​ More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Whitefly attack: Govt releases Rs 10 crore for compensation Chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday announced immediate release of Rs 10 crore for the payment of compensation to farmers, who had already ploughed back their cotton crop damaged due to whitefly attack in an area of 11,780 acres spreading over six districts of Malwa belt. First Sikh PVC awardee ignored on centenary Family of soldier Karam Singh, first Sikh to be bestowed with India's highest gallantry award Param Vir Chakra, is unhappy that he has been forgotten on the eve of his 100th birth anniversary. Questions raised on waste-to-energy plant Gopal Krishna of Toxic Watch raised questions not only on the location of the proposed plant, but also compared it to chemical warfare stating it was a "tried, tested and failed" technology. More Chandigarh News»

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