[wanabidii] News Digest: Tata Group eyes $350 billion market cap by 2025

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, December 06, 2015
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		Business
		Tata Group eyes $350 billion market cap by 2025 With its listed firms adding over USD 100 billion to market capitalisation in the last 15 years, the Tata Group is looking at an increase of nearly USD 250 billion by 2025, including through acquisitions. Equity MFs see Rs 6,300 cr inflow in November Mutual funds pumped in over Rs 6,300 crore in equity schemes in November, taking the total inflow to nearly Rs 87,000 crore this year. Govt likely to decide on small savings rate by Dec Finance Ministry is expected to take a call on interest rate on various small savings like Post Office savings and Public Provident Fund (PPF) by the end of this month. More Business News»

		Environment
		Global warming could cause fall in oxygen on Earth: 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. Beijing smog reaches over 25 times safe levels Beijing ordered hundreds of factories to shut and allowed children to skip school as choking smog reached over 25 times safe levels on Tuesday, casting a cloud over China’s participation in Paris climate talks. Despite outcry, Japan to resume whaling Japan will dispatch a whaling fleet to the Antarctic after a one year suspension, the government said, defying international criticism and a UN legal ruling that the “research“ expedition is a commercial hunt in disguise. More Environment News»

		World
		Armenia votes on curbing prez's power, boosting PM Armenians began voting Sunday in a referendum on constitutional changes that supporters say will strengthen democracy in the ex-Soviet state, but opponents warn will only help keep ruling party leaders in power. IS claims killing of Aden governor in Yemen car bombing The governor of Yemen's second city Aden was killed on Sunday by a car bomb that tore through a residential neighbourhood, a local official and witnesses said. Commuter train hits bus in Indonesia; 14 dead Police say a commuter train slammed into a passenger minibus at a railroad crossing in Indonesia's capital, killing at least 14 people and seriously injuring 10 others. Tambora neighborhood police chief Wirdhanto says the bus driver allegedly ignored the warning signals when he crossed the tracks. More World News»

		Science
		Balloon Kyphoplasty technology can help treat vertebral fractures: Experts If you are among those who close their eyes to back pain simply as outcome of overwork, this may give you a reason to think otherwise. According to scientific research, chronic back pain, which is often mistaken as fatigue, is strongly associated with vertebral fractures, leading to functional loss, disability, poor quality of life and osteoporotic compression fractures affects millions of people globally. Gangotri glacier getting less snowfall, higher temperatures A research shows that the health of the majestic Gangotri glacier that feeds the river Ganges has been affected, as the maximum temperature in the region has shot up by 0.9 degree Celsius and snowfall reduced by 37 cm annually. First baby, then push present? More Science News»

		Technology
		7 hidden tricks for your Android smartphone You don't always find everything you need to know in the user manual ­ plus, who reads that thing anyway? If you want to find out more about some hidden tips and tricks for your Android smartphone/tablet device, read this non-exhaustive list. The rise and rise of headphones The establishment of headphones as an integral part of our wardrobe has created a curious and unlikely crossover between two normally incompatible elites: Audiophiles (geek) and high-end fashion (chic). Buying a smartphone? How much you should pay If you are not sure how much you should pay for a smartphone, read our breakdown of exactly what features to expect, depending on your budget. More Technology News»

		Education
		National convention against higher education offer to WTO-GATS The All India Students' Association is organising a national convention on higher education on December 8 and 9. 15% IIT-K students opt out of placement drive to pursue civil services, higher studies At the time when hefty salary packages earned by some of the IIT-Kanpur students is doing rounds, more than 15-20% of the students of 800 students in the final year of BTech course are not participating in the ongoing placement drive at this premier institute. IIT Madras suspends its placement schedules IIT Madras has suspended its placement schedules due to rains. The first phase of the recruitment process had started on Dec 1 and was scheduled to go on until 10. However, due to lack of electricity, and closure of airports and railway stations, the institute has suspended the placement schedule after the first two days. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Opposition to boycott CM Devendra Fadnavis' tea party Opposition parties to boycott CM's high tea. Citing issues like farmer suicides, relief package. Jayalalitha faces flak for 'insensitive' Baahubali poster Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalitha, faced severe criticism on social media for morphing her image to the poster of the blockbuster Baahubali, while taking credit for the relief work carried out during Chennai floods by her party, AIDMK. 'The Calling': Radhika Apte's short film on discrimination against pregnant women Earlier in the year, Radhika Apte’s short film Ahalya took the internet by storm with its out-of-the-box content. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Under new plan, odd-numbered vehicles to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, announces Delhi government Delhi home minister Satyendra Jain said the government will only allow emergency vehicles like PCR van, fire tenders, ambulances on the roads of the national capital. "Odd-Even formula will also be applicable on all ministers and officers," Jain said. Arvind Kejriwal attends Kailash Kher's sister's wedding in Delhi Kailash Kher's sister Nutan's wedding saw a good mix of politicians and Bollywood celebs in attendance. Kailash told us that he didn't want the names of the bride and groom to be displayed outside the venue as he wanted to keep the celebrations low key. SC judges would follow odd-even formula if it helps in checking Delhi's pollution "It is the minimum we should do to save the city," Chief Justice T S Thakur said while welcoming Delhi govt decision of odd-even formula if it helps in checking deteriorating pollution level in the national capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Lokayukta left headless 29 yrs after it was set up They pick waste not just for money, but environment too Mystery surrounds death of four-month-old twins More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Issues of belief should be handled with tact Osmania University, one of oldest institutions of higher learning in the country, is on the boil. Nearly, two dozen organizations have come together to hold the beef festival, a repetition of what they had done in 2012. Security upped for Babri anniversary In no mood to take chances on the 23rd anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid likely to be observed by some groups on Sunday, the Old City will be watched by an increased constabulary. Raising illegal structures may become a cognizable offence Justice C V Nagarjuna Reddy of the Hyderabad High Court has directed the Telangana government to consider and bring into force immediately some of the proposed amendments to the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC) Act. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai airport resumes daytime commercial flights amid fresh rain After a four-day shutdown, daytime commercial flights began from the Chennai airport on Sunday. State carrier Air India is operating flights to Port Blair and New Delhi. Meanwhile, fresh rain battered the city still recovering from severe torrential downpour and consequent floods. Domestic passenger flights from Chennai airport to resume today Air India has said it will land a flight from New Delhi as well as operate a chartered flight to Port Blair on Sunday. The airport was closed on December 2 after severe torrential rain hit Chennai and surrounding areas. Kamal talking gibberish, not in his senses, says TN FM Tamil Nadu finance minister O Panneerselvam has lashed out at film actor Kamal Haasan for his criticism of the government on flood relief. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Harami Nala Sir is a prawn star Judge No. 1 of 2015! Ragging accused barred from college More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two priests killed as truck rams into temple Two priests were killed in a temple in Banda when an uncontrolled truck rammed through it on Saturday morning. Both the driver and the cleaner of the truck were also injured. Efforts on to boost religious tourism The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (UPTDCL) has decided to built aerial passenger ropeway system at the most visited Ashtabhuja and Kalikoh temples in Vindhyachal at Mirzapur and Lakshman Pahari at Chitrakoot. Panchayat polls: 69% cast vote in third phase At least 69% of the total voters exercised their franchise in the third phase of gram panchayat polls in Baharia, Mauaima, Soraon, Phulpur and Holagarh development blocks here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Drought issue: Samajwadi Party meets Central Team The Samajwadi Party on Saturday met the Central Team, who is touring Odisha to assess drought situation, and handed over a memorandum to the team demanding sanction of Rs 4000 crore as financial assistance for drought-hit districts. State lacks ecosystem to promote entrepreneurship Although the state government boasts often of being industry-friendly and promoting entrepreneurship, those who have startups in the city alleged that lack of a proper ecosystem and customer base in the state were major hurdles for doing business. They did, however, say that the situation has started improving over the last couple of years. Govt wakes up to startup possibilities, to have policy soon The state government is working on formulating a startup policy to promote and facilitate entrepreneurs in the state. The policy will provide a host of incentives to those who start their own businesses. The proposal will be ready by March 2016, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cong to rake up farmer's issue, state's financial health in House The winter session of Madhya Pradesh assembly beginning from Monday is likely to be a stormy affair with opposition Congress all set to forcefully take up the issues of farmers’ plight and financial crisis in the state. On the eve of the session, Speaker Sitasaran Sharma has convened an all-party meet to discuss issues for peaceful House proceedings. The session will continue till December 18. Flight services suspended at Dumna airport Day after a SpiceJet flight with 53 people on board was hit by a herd of wild animals, all flight operations at Jabalpur’s Dumna airport has been suspended. Flight services would only resume after an inspection by DGCA. There are regular flights for Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad from Dumna airport. Photo morphing case: Lokayukta records his statement in court Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Justice PP Naolekar appeared in court and recorded his statements in connection with the case against former Congress MLA from Mahidpur in Ujjain district Kalpana Parulekar for allegedly morphing his picture in 2011. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sacking row rocks PU senate Panjab University (PU) senate on Saturday witnessed a long discussion on the controversy of sacking of a senate member from the house on Friday. Bribery case accused's kin demands police security Deepa Duggal of Sector 9, one of the key characters in the Rs 40 lakh bribe case involving two cops and two businessmen, on Saturday expressed a threat to her life and demanded police protection. Release man held for skining dead cow: YAD After BSP, youth wing of SAD has also taken exception to arrest of a dalit - who was skinning a dead cow on Wednesday - under the cow protection act and for "defiling place of worship or any object held sacred by any class". More Chandigarh News»

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