[wanabidii] News Digest: IOC to invest Rs 1.75 lakh cr in expansion projects

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, December 13, 2015
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		Business
		IOC to invest Rs 1.75 lakh cr in expansion projects IOC, India's largest oil firm, will invest Rs 1.75 lakh crore over the next seven years on expanding refinery capacity, building petrochemical plants and laying pipelines, a company official said. Packaged food market to touch $50 billion by 2017 India's packaged food market is set to witness a quantum jump to $50 billion by 2017 from $32 billion at present due to increasing popularity of ready-to-eat items, says a Assocham survey. It noted that about 76% nuclear families feel they have less less time to spend in the kitchen. Coal imports will continue to decline this fiscal Coal imports will continue to decline this fiscal due to "unprecedented increase" in output of the fossil fuel by state-owned Coal India Ltd. More Business News»

		Environment
		Negotiators in Paris up all night to clinch deal Negotiators huddled through Wednesday night and most of Thursday, racing against the clock to resolve key differences between the rich and developing nations in an attempt to stitch together an international pact to fight climate by the self-imposed deadline of Friday. Pollution on the rise as temperature dips in Delhi Overcast skies and a distinct layer of smog marked another highly polluted day in Delhi which saw further increase in the level of suspended particulate matter, with the average reading of PM 2.5 touching 204 microgram per cubic metre, keeping the air quality 'very poor'. Global warming could cause fall in oxygen: Study Earth's oxygen could dramatically fall due to change in ocean temperature of just several degrees, which may likely result in the mass mortality of animals and humans, a new study has claimed. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria in 2016 will be like the Balkans in 1914 The CIA analyst is confident about what is likely to happen in Syria. He says that “Assad is playing his last major card to keep his regime in power”. Obama warns Americans against blaming Islam for terrorism US President Barack Obama has warned Americans to refrain from blaming Islam for terrorism and said that ISIS and other terror groups were depicting the fight against terrorism as a war between Islam and the West. Sophisticated IS recruitment methods lured Jordanian woman A Jordanian woman who came close to joining the Islamic State group described a sophisticated 14-month recruitment process by the extremists that she said landed her in a secret IS compound in Turkey with dozens of other women. More World News»

		Science
		New cancer treatment kills prostate tumor cells A new study has revealed that prostate tumor cells can be killed by combining radiation treatment with suicide gene therapy, a technique in which prostate cancer cells are genetically modified. Satellites to check climate vows Scientists from the US, Japan, and China are racing to perfect satellite technology that could one day measure green house gas emissions from space, potentially transforming the winner into the world's first climate cop. In session: Classes on etiquette, chivalry Middle schoolers are not generally known for their good manners. But Cord Ivanyi, a teacher in Arizona, said that he was fed up after seeing “the sheer rudeness and carelessness the boys showed“, especially during parties when they would shove their way to the front of food lines. More Science News»

		Technology
		6 hot laptops in Rs 35,000 - Rs 40,000 range Looking for a laptop in Rs 35,000 - Rs 40,000 range 10 must-have apps to boost your productivity Mobile payment systems: All you need to know  Which ones should you use and how safe are they? Here's a look at mobile payment systems and how they work. More Technology News»

		Education
		No paper admit cards for civil services main exam: UPSC No paper admit card will be issued for this year's civil services main examination, scheduled to begin from Friday, the UPSC has said. Candidates will have to download e-admit cards and take a printout thereof. About 15,000 candidates have qualified in this year's civil services preliminary examination. IIT Roorkee introduces new grades in its marking system The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R), which was in the eye of a storm recently over the expulsion of 71 students from the institute for not scoring the minimum 5 CGPA, has now introduced two new grades in its Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) grading system. IIIT to start in Jharkhand from the academic year 2016-17 A IIIT in Ranchi would begin offering courses from academic year 2016-17. Admission in IIIT would be carried out through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) in the academic year 2016-17. The institute will have 120 seats, 60 each for information technology and electronics and communication stream. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai: Artist Hema Upadhyay, her lawyer found dead in a drain The two bodies found on Saturday in a drain in Mumbai's Kandivali have been identified as those of artist Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Harish Bhambani. Youth held for molesting elderly woman at Bhayander A 22-year-old hawker has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 70-year-old woman in the luggage compartment of a suburban train between Naigaon and Bhayander on Saturday night. To beat court ban, Shirdi temple pledges 200 kg gold to PM Modi's scheme Shirdi temple has decided to move 200kg of its gold reserves to the government-sponsored Gold Monetisation Scheme. The glitch is that in 2012, Bombay HC had banned the temple trust from melting the gold, following a PIL that said devotees had made the offerings to Sai Baba, and not for raising money. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Child dies during slum demolition, Arvind Kejriwal wants railway officials to face murder charges A fresh confrontation between the Delhi government and the Centre erupted on Sunday after railways demolished a slum cluster in Shakur Basti to clear "encroachments". A baby died during the late-night drive, evoking angry protests from the residents as well as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who wanted a murder case to be registered. Hall of Fame organises exciting contest for partygoers in Delhi Delhi’s partygoers witnessed an exciting contest at Hall of Fame recently. Second edition of Prarambh held at the MF Hussain Art Gallery in Delhi The second edition of Prarambh – India’s first student art festival, was held at the MF Hussain Art Gallery, in Jamia Milia Islamia University recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		They give tech vision to the blind Until three years ago, learning Braille was a tormenting experience for Poorna Chandra, who was born visually challenged. Tiger tourism up by 230% as travellers take forest breaks At 26, her favourite break is going deep into a tiger reserve. “It was a four-day trip with friends in Tadoba tiger reserve in Maharashtra, and we couldn't spot a tiger's tail till the last day. For 72 yrs, Shetty Gowdaru has been giving life lessons 10.30am, Thursday . The rumble in class 9 of Government High School, Nagaranahalli, Holenarasipura taluk, near Hassan, makes way for pindrop silence. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP to go for open bidding to develop capital? The AP government is mulling doing away with the much-publicised Swiss Challenge system to select the master developer for the upcoming state capital city of Amaravati. Polavaram: Centre to reimburse Rs 2,200 cr to AP The Centre has agreed to reimburse Rs 2,200 crore to the Andhra Pradesh government towards the money spent on the ongoing Polavaram irrigation project. Trader hurt by Raju's hoarding knock on HC door Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of the Hyderabad High Court has directed the district collector and municipal commissioner of Vizianagaram to furnish to the court within two weeks as to what are the guidelines or rules under which they permit hoardings and flexis to be set up in public places. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa names four tiger cubs in Chennai's Vandalur zoo Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa named four tiger cubs at Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur zoo) in Chennai on Sunday. Relief, relax, recharge As he readies for his stand-up solo show on Sunday evening at Museum Theatre in Egmore, Karthik Kumar admits he is a little nervous. In pursuit of happiness Rain hammering on the windows, flooded roads, intermittent power supply and indefinite holidays. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Dalit leaders denounce HC judge's anti-quota remarks Dalit leaders on Saturday demanded action against Justice J B Pardiwala while an MP vowed to bring an impeachment motion in the Parliament against the high court judge for his remarks against the reservation system. `Climate change will make Kutch hotter, wetter by end of century' Climate change will seriously affect living in Kutch before end of the century, claims Gujarat's first micro-level climate change study by Indian meteorlogical department (IMD). Cold wave in state, mercury levels in Ahmedabad touch 8.8°C For the second consecutive day, cold wave conditions swept across the state with Naliya town in Kutch, which was the coldest place in Gujarat, recording a minimum temperature of 6.8°celsius. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Milk for child on train was just a tweet away Satyendra Yadav had no idea how to pacify his 18-month-old baby when he began crying inconsolably after not getting milk for a long time, stuck in a train for hours on Thursday somewhere between Allahabad and Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. Congress plan to regain Nehru-Gandhi bastion of Phulpur Basking in the glory of its recent electoral success in Bihar assembly polls and Gujrat civic polls, the Congress has embarked upon a mission to regain its lost political glory and stature in UP, with special focus on Allahabad – once known as the cradle of Nehru-Gandhi bastion. This winter season, traffic cops issue advisory to minimize road mishaps Acknowledging the fact winter season is infamous for road accidents, both under fatal and non-fatal category, the traffic police authorities have issued an advisory for commuters with an objective to ensure safety of drivers and commuters on streets, state and national highways. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		WB mafia lifting sand from river bed in Odisha The district administration on Friday shot off a letter to its counterpart in West Midnapore district of West Bengal (WB) urging it to take action against the people involved in illegal lifting of sand from Odisha portion of the Subarnarekha river bed. Train arson accused was petty criminal in Chennai: Police Subhash Ramachandran, a Tamil Nadu resident accused of setting ablaze a series of empty trains in Puri on November 12 and other places in the country, was involved in petty offences in Chennai, police confirmed. Congress, BJP shun house panel on project Five Congress MLAs, who were members of the assembly committee on the Polavaram project, on Friday resigned from the panel in protest against the "cheap politics" of the ruling BJD. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh police gives clean chit to govt in 40 Vyapam deaths Madhya Pradesh police (intelligence wing) had conducted a parallel investigation into 40 Vyapam-related deaths before the case was handed over to CBI. Nehru-Gandhi family thinks it is above law: Uma Bharti Union minister for water resources and firebrand BJP leader Uma Bharti on Saturday said the Nehru-Gandhi family thinks it is above the law of the land. Green dinnerwares — Eat, discard or use as manure Areca palm, commonly known as supari and popularly known for its nuts chewed with betel leaf or as sweetened mouth-freshner has turned out to be an effective alternative to plastic (non-degradable) single-use dinnerware. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Polybags yet to do the vanishing act Polythene bags were yet to vanish from the markets as the UT administration implemented the orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to fine those found using or dealing with plastic material (bags, cups and plates) Rs 5,000 on the first day on Saturday. Overbilling costs telecom company Rs 10,000 The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Panchkula, has directed Bharti Airtel Limited, Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park, Chandigarh, to pay a compensation of Rs 10,000 to Sector 15 resident for overbilling. Cheats take health for ride, run LPG autos on diesel Diljot Singh | If you hire an LPG auto, do not be surprised to find it running on diesel --- a fuel that emits more pollutants and is considered dangerous. More Chandigarh News»

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