[wanabidii] News Digest: Toyota to hike prices by up to 3% from January

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, December 08, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Toyota to hike prices by up to 3% from January Japanese auto major Toyota will hike prices of its vehicles across all models in India by up to 3 per cent from January to offset rising input costs and unfavourable foreign exchange fluctuation. Kinetic appoints Balakrishna as CEO India, S Asia Out-of-home advertising agency Kinetic, which is part of the WPP group, has appointed Suresh Balakrishna as Chief Executive Officer for India, the Middle East and South Asia. Gold tumbles Rs 175 on global cues Driven down by weak cues from the global market and slack demand from jewellers, gold extended its slide for the second straight day as prices plunged Rs 175 to Rs 25,775 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Tuesday. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. 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
		'Heart of Asia' conference begins in Pakistan A regional conference hosted by Pakistan with focus on Afghanistan started in Islamabad on Tuesday where external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj will represent India at the ministerial-level meeting on Wednesday. Foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria have doubled: Report The number of foreign fighters in Iraq and Syria has more than doubled since last year to at least 27,000, a report by an intelligence consultancy said Tuesday, highlighting the global dimension of the conflict. ISIS may be 'using weapons exported by UK' Assault weapons sent from Britain to Iraq in the wake of 2003 invasion may have ended up in ISIS's hands. More World News»

		Science
		E-cigarette chemical may harm lungs: Study A flavouring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease has been found in more than 75 per cent of flavoured electronic cigarettes and refill liquids tested by Harvard researchers. Developed: Thin 'power paper' that can store energy Scientists have developed power paper -a new material consisting of nanocellulose and a conductive polymer -that has an outstanding ability to store energy . One sheet, 15 centimetres in diameter and a few tenths of a millimetre thick, can store energy similar to the supercapacitors currently on the market, researchers said. 'Built 225km away, Stonehenge was relocated 500 yrs later' Stonehenge could have been first built in what is now Wales where it remained for 500 years until it was “dismantled and dragged off “ to Wiltshire, archaeologists have suggested. More Science News»

		Technology
		8 USB gadgets to make your PC smarter Here are some useful and downright quirky gadgets that you can use along with this ubiquitous port… Chinese researchers unveil brain-powered car China's first mind-controlled car has been developed by researchers in the north-east port city of Tianjin. Chennai rains: Now, an app to offer 24x7 doctor advice Currently, there are a few digital doctors' service, and the ones that are there are available via texts. Doctor 24x7 app connects its users with doctors for a live call without any appointment or texts. More Technology News»

		Education
		Indians third largest group of international students at Yale Indians form the third largest group of international students at Yale University. There are about 165 Indians -- not counting Indian-Americans -- enrolled right now and together, Indian citizens in Yale claim about 3.6 million dollars of financial assistance every year. But it’s not entirely one-sided. Cut syllabus for Tamil Nadu students, schools tell CBSE Postponing exams or students of Tamil Nadu cutting short the syllabus and setting a separate exam paper are some suggestions from CBSE schools in the state whose class schedules have been thrown haywire by the ncessant rain in November. Core, not cash, counts for IIT-Kharagpur students Bucking the trend followed by engineering graduates in the recent past, about 100 IIT-Kharagpur students have skipped placement for blue-chip companies this year to apply for jobs in core engineering sectors. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fish supply may be hit in Mumbai Sale of fish is likely to be hit on Friday with fishermen from along the coast of Mumbai to Gujarat will protest against the proposed ports in Palghar and Dahanu. Minimum temperatures drop to 17.9 degree Celsius For the first time post monsoon this year, Mumbai witnessed minimum temperatures dropping to 17.9 degree Celsius. Empty rake derails after hitting the buffer at CST An empty Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) derailed after it dashed into the dead end buffer of a platform at CST at 2 am on Tuesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Several petty thefts at tattoo fest leave foreign artists hassled They came to leave a lasting impression on the minds and bodies of Del hiites, but the kind of impression the city left on them was not what they had expected. The foreign tattoo artists busy inking at the IGI Stadium had no idea that among some 5,000 tattoo lovers attending the Heartwork Tattoo Festival, there were also those who came with a motive that had nothing do with tattooing. Delhi pollution: How Mexico, China provide ray of hope The primary reason why the Hoy No Circula programme in Mexico City has been successful is that there has been an accelerating fleet renovation, says Katherine Blumberg, Mexico Country Lead and senior fellow supporting the Clean Air programme. Women still unsafe, police draw flak A parliamentary standing committee has expressed displeasure over steps taken by Delhi Police for the safety of women after the Nirbhaya gang rape case, saying there was a “disheartening“ trend and police needed to work on an effective strategy to combat crime against women instead of “shrugging off “ its responsibility. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Were Siddu's 10 budgets inclusive? NLSIU checks Since 1983, Siddaramaiah has formulated Karnataka's finances and economic growth 10 times -seven times as finance minister and thrice as CM -by presenting “all-inclusive“ budgets. But were these budgets really all-inclusive? Child abuse cases — Judges to get lessons on Pocso nuances With an increasing number of child abuse cases coming to light in Karnataka, there is an imperative need to understand the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, the law which comes to the aid of young survivors and their families. Rebellion brews over tickets for council elections Dissent is brewing in the three major parties over selection of candidates for election to 25 council seats from local authorities constituencies on December 27. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TDP opens doors to leaders Telugu Desam party chief N Chandrababu Naidu finally gave his consent to admit YSR Congress MLA C Adinarayana Reddy and former Congress minister Konathala Ramakrishna into the party . Take tech route to counter ISIS, says scholar Islamic scholar Muhammad bin Yahya Ninowy on Monday said that the Muslim community and Islamic scholars must counter the Islamic State (ISIS) by technology and better methods of communication. Parties fear defections ahead of MLC elections Parties are in utter confusion over their respective strengths in local bodies ahead of the legislative council elections on December 27. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cognizant earmarks Rs 260 crore for flood hit Chennai IT major Cognizant has committed $40 million (Rs 260 crore) to undertake relief and rehabilitation to the flood hit Chennai. TN CM announces further sops for rain ravaged districts Tamil Nadu government today announced further sops for the rain-ravaged districts of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallore and Cuddalore, including providing 2,000 tonnes of bleaching powder and one crore chlorine tablets to citizens for health safeguards. Chennai rain survivors name baby after Muslim samaritan Last Tuesday, a heavily pregnant Chitra was writhing in pain at her Chennai home. Adding to the misery was the swirling waters and her Urapakkam residence was on the verge of getting inundated. Her husband Mohan was at her side, but he was as clueless as her. With most neighbours deserting the locality, the couple were staring at death. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bharuch plotters used RSA, UAE sim cards Was the conspiracy to eliminate Bharuch BJP leaders Sirish Bengali and Pragnesh Mistry hatched and executed from Pakistan? Top Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) sources say the mobile phone numbers used to call Yunus Manzar in Bharuch by Javed Chikna were international roaming sim cards from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) but the calls were actually made from Pakistan. Designing own superbike Combining his passion for bikes and designing, city-based Ajay Kandre, a mechanical engineer, has turned a rugged 350 cc bike into a lightweight stylized cruiser. Gir lion safari permits go 100% online From now on, all permits for lion safari in Gir Sanctuary will have to be obtained online. Forest department authorities took the step after they found touts selling permits to visitors, and that many bonafide visitors faced issues. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Mini-India comes alive at NCZCC People thronging the ongoing Shilp Mela at North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC) were mesmerized with the rich presentation of folk songs and dances of various parts of the country on Monday. A mini-India has been recreated at this venue. Railway to use treated water of STPs for non-potable purposes In another step towards conservation of water and show its commitment for preservation of ecology, the railway administration has decided to use non-potable water released after treatment from sewage treatment plants (STPs) for non-potable purposes of Railways. UPSTDC proposes motorboats at Sangam UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has mooted a proposal to operate two motorboats between Triveni Darshan and Sangam for tourists arriving at Sangam. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Manipuri youth dies in Odisha, family cries murder The family members of a Manipuri youth, who was found hanging from a tree at the quarters of an Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer here on December 2, on Monday alleged that he was murdered. Protest against devotee queues The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration's maiden initiative to allow devotees in queues inside the shrine near sanctum sanctorum has run into a hurdle as a group of servitors on Monday staged a wildcat protest against the move. They demanded rollback of the reform. Cong, BJD join hands to attack PM in house For a change, the ruling BJD and principal opposition Congress were seen on the same side in the state assembly here on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		HC relief for 16 who lost their jobs post-Vyapam scam In a relief to 16 junior supply officers who were terminated from their jobs without allowing them to present their cases after the Vyapam scam surfaced in state, the Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday issued orders to reinstate them. They were sacked by food and civil supplies department in 2014. RGPV VC Trivedi & team find anti-cancer molecule Rajiv Gandhi Proudhyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) vice-chancellor Professor Piyush Trivedi and a student, C Karthikeyan, doing doctorate under him, claimed to have discovered a novel anti-cancer molecule that effectively kills several types of cancer cells without damaging normal cells. Trivedi claimed there were positive results in pre-clinical trials stage and they filed for a patent in the US. State govt 'reluctant' to debate drought Amid spate in suicides by state’s debt-ridden farmers in view of drought, state government seems reluctant to face a debate on the the issue in the winter session of the assembly that began on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Fulfil poll promise, Dal Khalsa to CM Sikh group Dal Khalsa has reminded chief minister Parkash Singh Badal that he made a promise to establish a truth commission to look into human rights abuses and bring guilty policemen to book before coming to power in 1997. Holy flame catches fire, leaving two children dead Two children died after their room caught fire from a holy flame that was left burning by their parents while moving out of the house. Son, pay transport taxes online Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has directed the state transport department to prepare an online system for payment of all types of fee, taxes and other payments of commercial vehicles in the state so as to ensure transparency and check corruption. More Chandigarh News»

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