[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex down 1% on weak IIP, rising inflation

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, November 13, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex down 1% on weak IIP, rising inflation Higher than expected retail inflation figure and sharply lower than expected industrial production figure, announced on Thursday, pulled the markets down on Friday. Sandwich makers & bread were biggest gainers from Maggi ban Sandwich makers, popcorn makers and bread were the big gainers from the Maggi ban, and now, as Maggi returns to store shelves, these categories might return to their traditional rates of growth. Rupee gains 11 paise against dollar The rupee appreciated by 11 paise to 66.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on increased selling of the American currency by exporters. Also, a lower opening of the domestic equity markets, disappointing IIP numbers and rising retail inflation, capped the rupee's gain. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bird injuries rise due to noisy crackers, foul air A two-month-old laughing dove, perched on a tree in Sector 5, dropped to the ground after the sound of a high-decibel firecracker reverberated through the air, leaving it disoriented, according to its rescuer. New long-haired wasp species found in India Indian researchers have discovered five new long-haired species of wasps from different parts of the country. China smog around 50 times WHO recommendations Pictures showed smog so thick that buildings in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in the northeast, were rendered invisible. More Environment News»

		World
		World Bank approves US $ 500 million loan to Pakistan The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to cash-strapped Pakistan for energy sector reform in the country, which is reeling under frequent power cuts. The loan, scheduled to be issued in April, was delayed due to government's failure to implement key conditions imposed by the bank. 'Jihadi John': Quiet football fan who became the symbol of IS From a quiet, football loving child to an Islamic State executioner, the man who became one of the most haunting figures of the jihadist movement remains a mystery even after being the high-profile target of a US air strike. US sanctions Pak money laundering group The US has slapped sanctions on a Pakistan-based group and its affiliate in Dubai, which have ties with terrorist outfits like the LeT and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, for laundering money for criminals and political activists. More World News»

		Science
		Loneliness makes your brain work differently, study shows Social isolation can cause our brains to become more alert to threats Fat stigma making us miserable, say experts Being overweight doesn’t necessarily make a person distraught, researchers are learning. Rather, it’s the teasing, judgment and unsolicited advice directed at overweight people that can cause the greatest psychological harm. New blood cancer drug clears first clinical trial A new blood cancer drug that targets a protein essential for growth of tumour cells has been found to be effective in patients resistant to current chemotherapies, a worldfirst clinical trial has shown. More Science News»

		Technology
		24 things you didn't know iPhones could do Even though we use our iPhones all day every day, there are still a handful of features that are relatively unknown. Some of these features are buried in the Settings menu while others are hidden in plain sight. Plus, there are a few things Siri can do for you that you may not know about. Infosys gives bonus to top performers, tweaks compensation structure India's second-largest software exporter Infosys has started handing out special bonuses and incentives to top-performing employees and sales executives — on top of their regular salaries and incentives. Black students denied entry into Apple store because 'they might steal something' A group of black students in Australia's Maribyrnong are claiming that they were kicked out of an Apple store because of their skin colour. The store staff said they were worried the teenagers "might steal something". More Technology News»

		Education
		New vocational courses come at fag end of session in Delhi schools There are just a few months to go for this school year to get over but not late enough, apparently, to launch vocational courses. IISc only Indian institute to make it to top 100 universities list An Indian University has featured on the list of top 100 varsities in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking for the first time. Special aptitude test for Maharashtra state board students soon Over 15 lakh state board students will appear for first-of-its-kind aptitude test to be introduced from the current academic year to enable them to make effective career choices ahead. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		British Airways angers Sachin, infuriates fans The god of Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has vented out his anger against British Airways for its poor customer service. Buses, first choice of many in Mumbai, Delhi Mumbai and Delhi have the largest number of people among cities in the country who use buses and trains to commute to work, data from the 2011 Census shows. The reason is simple: both cities have a good network of buses and trains. ONLY hosts a secret gig called One Night Only with the Canadian electronic act by DVBBS in Mumbai One of India’s leading women’s fashion brand, ONLY hosted a secret gig called One Night Only with the Canadian electronic act by DVBBS in Mumbai. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Congress set to put Nehru on political centrestage on his 125th anniversary Buoyed by the Bihar verdict, Congress is set put Nehru on political centrestage on his 125th anniversary Saturday. Delhi govt offers free bus rides for women on Friday Delhi government will provide free rides for women in DTC and Cluster buses on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on Friday between 8 am to 5 pm. However, free-ride service for women passengers will not be available on AC and Inter-state buses, which are destined to the towns beyond NCR. Elderly couple murdered in South Delhi residence; house burgled An elderly couple was found murdered in their East of Kailash residence in south Delhi late on Thursday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Army Tornadoes eye 6 world records The popular Army Service Corps (ASC) Motor Cycle Display Team--Tornadoes--will attempt to create another six world records on Sunday. 44% of children that go missing remain unfound India has 1,06,617 untraced children between Jan 2012-Aug 2015. Celebrating caste heroes, for votes There has been a surge in celebration of jayantis (anniversaries) in Karnataka in the past five years in an apparent effort to woo people of a particular caste by celebrating remembering their heroes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Diwali not so noisy this year in Hyderabad Colourful display of fireworks, strikingly bright traditional attires and an air thick with aromas of mouthwatering delicacies marked the city’s Diwali celebrations this year. Bikes most preferred mode of transport in Hyderabad Car sales might have shot up in the city over the past few years, but the most preferred mode of transport by commuters to their workplace are two-wheelers. Diabetics in Hyderabad exercise less, eat more Eat more and work less – that’s what aptly describes the diabetic population in Hyderabad as found in an eight city survey recently. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN rain deaths: Jayalalithaa announces compensation to seven more families Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of seven people who died due to rain. Trains diverted, cancelled after heavy rain in Chennai Several long distance trains to and from Chennai and suburban trains were delayed and cancelled after tracks were submerged in water due to heavy rain. Chennai, other parts of Tamil Nadu to get rain for three more days A low pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal is causing the downpour in the state More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat ATS arrest 7 in connection with double murder of BJP leaders Seven arrested by Gujarat ATS in bharuch double murder of bjp leaders Shirish bengali and pragneah mistry which took place on November 2. FDI norms relaxation to boost NRGs investment in Gujarat Central government’s move to ease norms related to investments by companies owned and controlled by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) is set to boost investment in the state by Gujarat-origin businessmen from across the globe. Real estate, e-commerce, aviation, pharmaceuticals and start-ups are going to be the biggest beneficiaries. Diwali vacations: Amdavadis choose road over air From Jodhpur in Rajasthan to Gir in Saurashtra, people mostly with small or nuclear families are heading to these destinations to make the most of the vacations. As the air fares have spiraled up by 4-7 times for some of these popular destinations from Ahmedabad, people are taking the road or train route for their journeys. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lekhpal aspirants create ruckus, block train movement for hours Violent agitation by Chakbandi Lekhpal aspirants brought train movement on Mughalsarai-Allahabad-Kanpur section of busy Howrah-New Delhi route came to a standstill for four to five hours on Sunday. Selfie on postage stamp soon Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp. Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Wi-Fi facility at city rly station by Jan The railways is planning to provide high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity at major railway stations, including Bhubaneswar, Puri and Visakhapatnam, under the East Coast Railway (ECoR). Oppn criticizes BJD's plan for students' convention At a time when the farmer suicides continue unabated, the ruling party's decision to organize a students' convention has come in for flak from the opposition parties. Govt to give monetary award to PSU staffers The state government on Thursday announced monetary awards for the employees of state public sector undertakings (PSUs) for efficiency in functioning. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		45 lakh devotees take holy dip in Mandakini on Diwali Nearly 45 lakh devotees took a holy dip on the occasion of Diwali in the sacred Mandakini river in Chitrakoot town, the place where as per mythology Lord Rama had spent a big part of his 14 years in exile. Vijayavargiya uses dog anology against Shotgun Barely 24 hours after BJP-led NDA's debacle in Bihar assembly election, party general secretary Kailash Vijayavargiya landed into another controversy by using dog anology against senior leader and MP Shatrughan Sinha. MP all set to seek Rs 3,500cr loan to tide over financial crisis Madhya Pradesh government reeling under a severe financial crisis and with no aid forthcoming from the Centre has once again planned to borrow Rs 3,500 crore as loan against its securities for ten years on Tuesday, the day after 'Dhanteras', which marks the begining of the five-day Diwali festival. Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi, Goddes of wealth, for prosperity and well-being. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Congress MLA defends attending Sarbat Khalsa Defending his participation in the Sarbat Khalsa at Amritsar on November 10, the Congress legislator from Khadoor Sahib, Ramanjit Singh Sikki, on Thursday said his political opponents objecting to his decision were interfering in his religious beliefs and this was unacceptable. Parts of Punjab observe Black Diwali After a gap of 31 years, Diwali had striking similarities with that of 1984, when Sikh clergy and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had given a call for a Black Diwali. Desecrations still on in Moga, Bathinda Four incidents of desecration of Sikh and Hindu holy scriptures were reported in Bathinda and Moga on Diwali. More Chandigarh News»

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