[wanabidii] News Digest: Oil prices under pressure as glut worries persist

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, October 27, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Oil prices under pressure as glut worries persist Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses into a third week, on worries over a supply glut and with US inventory data expected to show another increase in crude stocks. Brent for December delivery had fallen 20 cents to $47.34 a barrel by 1000 GMT, after settling the previous session down 45 cents. US crude dropped 37 cents to $43.61 a barrel, having ended the previous day down 62 cents. Sensex falls for second day, Fed meet eyed The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as companies such as Lupin posted disappointing earnings, while sentiment remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting. Gold recovers on jewellers buying, global cues In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity edged up by Rs 40 each to Rs 27,110 and Rs 26,960 per ten gram, respectively. It had lost Rs 265 in last three days. More Business News»

		Environment
		Corals may be more resilient to climate change Certain combinations of coral and algal species are more tolerant to temperature extremes than others, and therefore more likely to survive in the changing conditions predicted for the future, scientists have discovered. Big firms say EU carbon reforms do not go far enough Proposed reforms to the EU carbon market do not go far enough and need to be supplemented by a phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies, a group of major companies said in an open letter to European Union environment ministers meeting on Monday. WWF calls for urgent action to protect snow leopards World Wildlife Fund report said that more than a third of snow leopard habitat could be rendered "unsuitable" for the big cats if climate change is not checked. More Environment News»

		World
		7 Pak soldiers killed in cross-border fire from Afghanistan Islamist militants firing from Afghanistan into Pakistan killed seven Pakistani paramilitary soldiers on Tuesday, officials said, in an attack likely to put more strain on tense relations between the neighbours. S Korea's prez vows to strengthen defense against North President Park Geun-Hye vowed to strengthen South Korea's defence capabilities to guard against future provocations from North Korea. She also said Seoul would try and work with Pyongyang to increase the frequency of family reunions for those separated by the 1950-53 Korean War. US ready to send assistance to quake-hit Pak and Afghan The US has said it is ready to provide any kind of assistance to earthquake hit Afghanistan and Pakistan. US officials, however, said they have not received request for any kind of assistance from Pakistan. More World News»

		Science
		'Use of ventilators can save lives of swine flu patients' The word swine flu itself is quite scary but the doctors taking part in the two-day Jaipur Acute Care Conclave that included a workshop on the practical use of ventilators, pointed out that there was no need to fear. Birthmarks on the back may hint at spinal disorders, warn doctors Riya, 3, was born with a tuft of hair over her back, which her parents thought was a birthmark. Scientists create the blackest material ever Scientists have created the blackest material ever made, so dark that it can absorb almost all light that hits it. More Science News»

		Technology
		6 best laptops you can buy under Rs 60,000 Looking for a laptop in the Rs 50,000-­60,000 price bracket that is capable of handling office work and is also good for entertainment? Remembering Anupam Saxena As a token of remembrance to him, we present to you some of his recent stories. 7 hot tech skills to boost your resume This is why it is important to keep track of market trends in tech and learn the latest to stay ahead. More Technology News»

		Education
		Berhampur college waits for admission nod With less than a week left for completion of the admission process for the 2015-16 session, the Centre is yet to grant permission to the state-run Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma Ayurved Mahavidyalaya at Ankushapur near here to go ahead. Spot admissions LLB/BHMS in Kerala Government and self-financing law colleges in the state can fill up their vacant seats of the year through spot admissions. Governor orders inquiry into irregularities by Amravati University VC Kamal Singh Purchased Computers Without Signing Agreement With Pune co More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra govt may exempt pulses importers from stock holding limit To ensure smooth supply of imported pulses and check prices, the Maharashtra government is working out a mechanism for exempting importers of pulses from the ambit of stock holding limits. Festival advance for govt employees hiked to Rs 10,000 Keeping in view guidelines of the Centre, the Maharashtra government has decided to increase the festival advance of non-gazetted employees to Rs 10,000. Accused convicted for murder and rape of techie Esther Anuhya A special women’s court convicted the accused in the 2014 alleged rape and murder of techie Esther Anuhya. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Beef row: Cops had no business to enter Kerala House, Arvind Kejriwal says "Will Delhi Police go and arrest a CM from a state bhavan in Delhi if they suspect the CM to be eating something that BJP or Modiji don't like," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal asked in a tweet on Tuesday. Environment cess on commercial vehicles: SC's order stuck in implementation phase The Supreme Court's order to levy additional environment cess of Rs 1,300 from big trucks and Rs 700 from light commercial vehicles, which are using Delhi as transit route, has run into implementation problem. Beef taken off the menu at Delhi's Kerala House Kerala House, the state house in Delhi, has removed beef curry from its menu after a little known group Hindu Sena's leader lodged a police complaint against it, an official told IANS. Cow meat is banned by law in the Delhi-National Capital Region. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru students visit Nasa on an educational trip 21 students from a Bengaluru based school were taken for a 12 day educational tour to Nasa, Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, USA, in order to provide them with an adequate mix of learning and entertainment. The interview - `Intolerance to freedom of expression at its worst' Writer Chetana Thirthahalli is super cool about threats. Crime against women doubled in 2 years in Madiwala Three rape cases have been reported so far this year in Madiwala compared to just one last year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tales of inspiring success Wife donates brain-dead techie's organs Innovations aplenty, but nipped in the bud More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Villupuram - Vridhachalam line doubling work: Trains to be partially cancelled, diverted Southern Railway will partially cancel six trains and divert nine others from October 31 to November 5 due to line block, power block and non-interlocked working between Vridhachalam and Tiruvennainallur Road railway stations on the Vriddhachalam – Villupuram section for track doubling work. TN govt not taking action to stop overcharging by omnibus operators, Elangovan says Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief E V K S Elangovan on Tuesday alleged that the state government is not taking any step to stop overcharging by omnibus operators during festival season. Tea seller stabbed to death at Chennai airport A fight between two tea sellers at a parking lot at Chennai airport on Tuesday morning resulted in the death of one of them. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad colleges pay fine from welfare fund Two government colleges were asked to pay the fine after the health department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) found breeding of mosquito on the campuses. Retired government official's role in quota stir surfaces The crime branch sources said the government official was in touch with the PAAS leaders from the beginning of the stir and was actively involved in organizing rallies for the agitation. Senior citizen injured in Naranpura road accident As irate locals gathered at the site after the accident two members of a religious sect, who were in one of the vehicles involved, had to seek shelter in the nearby house of a follower. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU researcher working on new age solar cells A young researcher from the Allahabad University’s (AU) department of physics has come up with breakthrough research in new age solar cells that could revolutionize the photovoltaic technology that harnesses solar energy. Pratapgarh couple renews effort to meet Geeta With mystery over the real family of Geeta, who arrived from Pakistan on Monday, continues, the Gautam family from Pratagarh has again said that she was their missing daughter. CBSE encourages Allahabad students to digitize old photos Central Board of Secondary Education has given an opportunity to students studying in schools affiliated to it to restore their old photographs available in print forms by converting them into digital format and also to watch the films of eminent directors at schools as part of series of events to mark World Day of Audio Visual Heritage falling on October 27. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Gambling marks Kumar Purnima in Berhampur Big-time gambling is back in Ganjam. On the occasion of Kumar Purnima on Tuesday, people will indulge in unbridled gambling as it is a part of the celebrations. Saying no to drugs in Bhubaneswar's rehabilitation centres P K Mohanty, 28, a native of Balasore, recently got treated for drug addiction at a city-based rehabilitation centre successfully. Boating at Bhubaneswar's Satkosia from November 1 The much-awaited boating facility will start in the 22-km long Mahanadi gorge in Mahanadi wildlife division of Satkosia Tiger Reserve from November 1. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		CBI quizzes Gwalior med college staff for Sharma's death CBI team investigating Vyapam scam questioned clerical staff of the G R Medical College Gwalior in connection with mysterious death of suspect Pramod Sharma in Gwalior on Monday. India set to send 'Ramzan' as return gift to Pakistan India has decided to send Karachi's runaway boy - Mohammad Ramzan, as a 'return gift' to Pakistan for returning Geeta, a girl with hearing and speech impediment, nearly 15 years after she accidentally crossed over to their territory. HC stays move to regulate private school fees, asks for new rules MP high court stayed state government's move for execution of guidelines to regulate fees in private schools and gave three months' time to school education department to frame new rules. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Flight cancellation irks SpiceJet passengers SpiceJet's Chandigarh-Srinagar flight was cancelled on Monday which irked passengers who rued that they were not informed in advance by the company. Senior HC advocate's son found dead A son of senior advocate of Punjab and Haryana high court and former president of Punjab and Haryana high court bar association reportedly committed suicide on Monday. Winter timings in schools from November 2 The UT education department has decided to implement winter school timings from next week onwards in all government schools.Timings will be changed for both single as well as double shift schools. More Chandigarh News»

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