[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex regains 26,000 level on relief rally

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		Saturday, September 19, 2015
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		Business
		Sensex regains 26,000 level on relief rally The pull back rally continued during the second week as BSE benchmark sensex regained the 26,000-level and the broader Nifty ended slightly below the crucial 8,000-level. Gold at over one-week high on global cues Gold spurted to hit over one-week high at Rs 26,675 per ten grams by gaining Rs 75 at the bullion market on Saturday amid a firming global trend and increased buying by jewellers to meet seasonal demand. India insulated from economic fallout, Arun Jaitley says Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said despite a global slowdown and its impact on countries, India remains insulated from the economic fallout and stands out as a "brighter spot". More Business News»

		Environment
		David Letterman may interview PM Modi on climate change Veteran comedian David Letterman is expected to host a session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the nation's energy concerns during his maiden visit to India next year. Groundwater turning toxic with sewage The recent spate of moderate to heavy rains in the city may have boosted the groundwater levels by at least half a metre, but a new report reveals that the water thus recharged is highly contaminated with fluorides, nitrates and large quantities of iron. In Rwanda, dogs and handlers train to track poachers One dog being trained to track poachers in a Rwandan national park is nicknamed "Machine" because of his reputed stamina on a trail. Another dog is known as "Professor" because of his seemingly analytical approach when following a scent. More Environment News»

		World
		Pak bombs Taliban hideouts after raid on military base Pakistani jets killed 16 suspected militants in bombing raids near the Afghan border on Saturday, and police arrested dozens of people, security officials said, the day after Taliban militants killed 29 people in an attack on an air base. 'Nepal's new Constitution should be moment of joy' India on Saturday said completion of Nepal's new Constitution should be an occasion of joy and not violence, a day before promulgation of the statute following protests on a federal model by Madhesi groups that has spilled over to districts bordering India. Hermann Kallenbach was Mahatma Gandhi's 'soulmate' An archive of priceless documents discovered from the Carmel Mountain in Haifa has, for the first time, revealed the role a Jewish architect in creating the phenomenon called Mahatma Gandhi. More World News»

		Science
		New protein patch could regenerate heart muscle An international team of researchers has identified a protein that helps heart muscle cells regenerate after a heart attack. Fatty food during pregnancy can make newborn obese In India, pregnant women are pampered with meals rich in ghee, saffron, sugar and meat. Chimps, like humans, can recall movie scenes Humans may not be unique in their ability to remember sequence of events in films, according to a study, that found chimps and bonobos can recall movie scenes and anticipate the next move. More Science News»

		Technology
		15 things you can do in iOS 9 that you couldn't in iOS 8 It may have come to your attention that there's a fresh version of iOS in town. The 3 key themes of PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit The first Indian leader to visit Silicon Valley since 1982, PM Narendra Modi would focus on innovation, digital economy and clean energy during his trip to the Mecca of tech startups. Google to unveil new Nexus phones on Sept 29 Google sent out invitations to the press on Friday night for a September 29 event. It may introduce new Android smartphones and an updated version of the Chromecast. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITs help engineering students beat stress with offbeat subjects Recruiters say it's a much-needed step that will enable more creative and balanced thinking of both engineering and real-world problems. AP hikes in-service PG medical seats quota from 30% to 50% Medicos in the two states are up in arms following an order by the Andhra Pradesh medical education department allowing Dr NTR University of Health Sciences to increase the intake for in-service post graduate medical seats from the present 30% to 50%. World Bank economist Kaushik Basu proves Pythagorean Theorem World Bank economist Kaushik Basu has proved that when it comes to right triangles, a² + b² = c². More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Middle Vaitarna Lake overflows There is finally some good news coming from the catchment areas supplying water to Mumbai. Advanced superspeciality training streamlined by Maharashtra University Dr Prakash Trivedi (President, FOGSI, All India Gynecology Society and earlier the President of IAGE, Indian Association of Gynecological Endoscopy) highlighted that FOGSI organises various training courses in endoscopy, advanced infertility and sonography varying from two weeks to six months. Ambedkar memorial bhoomipujan on October 4 in Mumbai The foundation-stone ceremony (bhoomipujan) of the memorial for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dadar is slated for October 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the event. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Girls' hostel in-time pushed temporarily, then rolled back' Students say that the result of multiple girls’ hostel-timeline protest is always the same – girls’ deadline pushed by an hour (and often rolled back), while boys stay unrestricted. Bihar polls: DGCA issues instructions for charter operators Campaigning in the upcoming Bihar polls by national leaders is going to face a new challenge -- the limited capacity of Patna airport for handling charter flights. Tourism award for IGI Airport The capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has won the award of the Best Airport (under class X cities) at National Tourism Awards (NTA) for the year 2013-14. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		A musical tale of two cities With the younger generation practically clueless about Indian music, Sirur believes that there is need for such a book now. Stop playing music like second-class citizens When it comes to giving interviews, being politically correct is the least of his concerns for world-renowned percussionist and composer Trilok Gurtu. It is anything but a dead poets' society There are more poetry groups in the city than ever before, there are more poetry meet ups happening, there are more venues hosting these meet ups, and well, there are more people ­ youngsters in particular ­ evincing a serious interest in the art form. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Children's film fest to screen over 1k movies in Hyderabad A total of 1,204 films from 80 countries will be screened during the 19th International Children’s Film Festival India in the city from November 14 to 20. Now, use Wi-Fi near Khairatabad Ganesh Devotees thronging the Khairatabad Ganesh can access high speed internet service, courtesy Wi-Fi hotspots set up by Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited’s ‘Jionet’. 2 Nigerians among four held for matrimonial fraud in Hyderabad Four persons, including two Nigerians, were arrested by Central Crime Station (CCS) cops on Friday for allegedly duping a 55-year-old woman, who wanted to get remarried and posted her details on a matrimonial site. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Child labour flourishes in Tirupur's backyard Tirupur continues to make headlines for its use of child la bour. Most victims are from poor families, children of daily wage workers who are in a desperate financial situation. Lawyers grab suspect from police custody Lawyers barged into the Velachery police station on Friday evening and whisked away a woman suspected of stealing two cars rented via an app. Of community dogs, touching tales and a pet pageant Animal welfare organisations across the country are coming up with contests or dog shows with a difference to encourage people to adopt Indian community dogs. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Asiatic lions sent to 53 zoos in 50 years Gir sanctuary, the last abode of Asiatic lions, over the last 50 years of its existence, sent big cats to 53 zoos in US, UK, Sweden, Malaysia, France, Singapore, and other countries. Shwetang's viscera did not contain alchohol CID crime sources said in one of the statement recorded by them, a witness had stated that Shwetang’s mouth was smelling. CID crime forms team to investigate police atrocities Crime Investigation Department (CID) has formed a team to inquire into about 100 applications of Police atrocities in the violence which erupted after the Patidar rally in Ahmedabad on August 25. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC reserves verdict on AMU VC appointment The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a writ petition challenging the appointment of Prof Zameeruddin Shah as Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). New panel to hold AU students' union election Authorities of Allahabad University have constituted the advisory committee for holding Students’ Union Elections. Overzealous aspirants trample code of conduct The announcement of Allahabad University Students’ Union elections has left the campus abuzz. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Control room-cum-helpline for dengue in capital With the dengue scourge spreading in the state, the state government on Friday announced to open a control room-cum-helpline at the state headquarters to monitor treatment of people who have contracted the disease in hospitals across the state. 17-yr-old held for trader murder Police on Friday arrested a 17-year-old boy for his alleged involvement in the murder of liquor trader Ganesh Bisoi, 45, near Kotinada, on the outskirts of Aska, in Ganjam district on August 25. Teachers 'stop' dalit kids from offering puja Police have registered case against four teachers, including the headmaster of a government-run high school in Kendrapada district on Friday, for allegedly debarring some dalit students from offering prayers and breaking coconuts during Ganesh Puja on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Blast in Neemuch kills couple, explosives suspected A man and his wife were killed in an explosion that took place at a house in Piparwa village, around 80km from here in wee hours of Saturday. Govt: Ex-gratia paid to Petlawad blast victims in five days Even as police are yet to trace out whereabouts of Rajendra Kaswa, prime accused in Petlawad twin blast case, Jhabua district administration has claimed to have fulfilled all promises made by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to help the bereaved families. Congress suspect government claims stating it's surprising indeed for, victims of Harda train incident are yet to get government relief even after a month and a half. Minor's gang rape: Anuppur judge directs fresh probe Taking a serious view of slackness in a minor’s gang rape case probe by police and doctors, a court of district and session’s judge in Anuppur, directed state government for conducting a fresh probe in the case and action against officials who conducted the probe in the case. Accused in the case were acquitted over lack of evidence. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BSF recovered 23 kilogram heroin from near Indo Pak international border in Punjab As against expectations there is a sudden spurt in cross border smuggling with Border Security Force (BSF) recovering 23 kilogram of heroin valued at around Rs 115 crore in international market from near Indo Pak international border in Amritsar sector on Friday. Nadda accepts demands made by PGI faculty Union health minister J P Nadda has agreed to a list of demands submitted by the faculty of Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here, said a press release issued by the PGI Faculty Association on Thursday. Uncle rapes teen, raises music volume to deafen cries for help A 15-year-old girl filed a police complaint against her father's younger brother here on Thursday, alleging that he had raped her on Wednesday evening and when she tried to cry for help, he raised the volume of his music system to deafen her voice. More Chandigarh News»

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