[wanabidii] News Digest: Indian economic recovery losing steam: Nomura

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, February 07, 2016
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		Business
		Indian economic recovery losing steam: Nomura While improving urban consumption demand and a robust transportation sector are supporting growth, weak external conditions and sluggish investment demand are weighing on the pace of the recovery, the Japanese financial services firm said. FM should announce woman-friendly Budget: Assocham In order to help salaried income households and encourage more women to join the work force, the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should announce a ten-fold increase in children education allowance and tax exemption for crèche facility in the Budget, the Assocham has said. Iran wants India to pay oil dues in euros Iran has asked Indian refiners to clear past oil dues amounting to over $6 bn in euros within six months. With US lifting sanctions, Iran said the 3-year old mechanism, paying 45% of oil import bill in rupees and keeping the remaining 55% pending for payment channels to clear, has come to an end. More Business News»

		Environment
		Birds of 11 rare species found in Jharkhand Birds of 11 rare species thought to be extinct have been found during a survey of the water bodies in Jharkhand, a state forest department official said. For many species, noise pollution can be deadly Many birds and other animals use sound to locate food, avoid predators, navigate their environment, and even select a mate. But all of these life-essential functions can be disrupted by noise from ships and sonar probes in the sea, motor vehicles and industry on land, or airplanes, a study found. Govt' new wildlife vision banks on an eye in the sky The draft National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-31 has urged that drones and “electronic eyes” be used to monitor protected areas to check poaching. More Environment News»

		World
		UK for collective step against North Korea The UK on Sunday condemned North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket and backed a collective response by the international community to Pyongyang's latest violation of UN resolutions. Thatcher most influential woman in 200 years: UK poll Former British PM Margaret Thatcher is the most influential woman of the past 200 years, according to a survey of Britons. Thatcher led her Conservative party to three election victories, governing from 1979 to 1990, the longest continuous term in office for a British premier in over 150 years. China expresses regret over North Korea rocket launch China on Sunday "expressed regret" over North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket, after Pyongyang said it successfully put a satellite into orbit. More World News»

		Science
		Psychiatric disorders genetically linked to diabetes US scientists have found link between psychiatric disorders and type 2 diabetes. According to them, the "DISC1" gene which plays a role in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, influences function of pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Young guys go gray, by choice On two magazine covers the singer Zayn Malik has graced in the last few months, the former member of the musical group One Direction, peers out of the photographs from beneath a silver mane. Banks fear rise of robo-advisors Banks are watching wealthy clients flirt with robo-advisers — computer programs to provide investment advice online— and that’s one reason the lenders are racing to release their own versions of the automated investing technology this year, according to a consultant. More Science News»

		Technology
		8 controversial logo changes of tech companies Uber recently went for a worldwide 'brand refresh.' BlackBerry Priv review: High on price, low on performance BlackBerry launched its first Android smartphone BlackBerry Priv in India at Rs 62,990. We bring you a complete review of the device and is it worth the price. 8 gadgets & tech you should definitely use in 2016 Internet connection is tardy, find it tough to share files between iOS and Android, charging is slow, these are some of the most common complaints that people have with their gadgets.Here are some gadgets and technologies that provide simple solutions to these and many other such problems. More Technology News»

		Education
		National civic fest: Students and their ideas steer change at civic level  It was a whirlwind of thought-provoking ideas at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan auditorium on Friday, thoughts that poured out of young minds and actually helped fix civic woes. GIAN attracts foreign faculty, but just in tech institutes Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN), the much-touted programme to attract foreign faculty to teach for a term in India, is slowly finding its feet but primarily in IITs, NITs and techical education. Kids grasp Math concepts through classroom fans, floors What do a classroom window and the humble ceiling fan have to do with a child’s development? More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Constable suspended for vulgar remarks against lady copy found dead in Vasai The body of a suspended police constable who was missing since Friday was found at Panju Bunder in Vasai on Sunday. Gangster killed in encounter at Andheri A gangster was killed in a police encounter at an Andheri based hotel on Sunday morning. A team from the Haryana police had come down to Mumbai to look for the accused, Sandeep Gadoli. Gadoli was living in Hotel Airport Metro at Andheri east. Smoke horror could have been worse, Deonar saw 14 fires in 2015 Few know that the fire just doused at the Deonar dumping ground--one of the largest blazes in the city--follows as many as 14 such fires at the dump site in 2015 alone. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi: Girl killed by friend, body dumped in ventilation shaft The woman, Arzoo Singh was missing since February 2, following which a police case was registered at the Model Town police station. Singhs's friends at the DU college had told the family members that they had last seen her leaving with her friend Naveen Khatri. Will definitely recommend CBI probe into Ryan student Devansh's death: Manish Sisodia Devansh's father has claimed to have seen injuries on his son's body and private parts, indicating a sexual assault and demanded CBI probe into his death. He also slammed the police, alleging that they were hand in glove with the school and were not investigating the case properly. Delhi cleric arrested for propagating IS ideology Muslim cleric Abdus Sami Qasmi, a resident of Seelampur in Delhi who was arrested on Friday from Hardoi in UP, was under watch for almost a year and is seen as an important link in terror outfit Islamic State’s presence in India as he was allegedly instigating and motivating youth to plan jihadi attacks in the country. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		What no one tells you about attending a film festival No one tells you that it's the small moments you need to watch for when attend ing an international film festival (the Bengaluru International Film Festival, in this instance). Locomotive pilots demand humane working hours Govindarajan, the loco-pilot whose presence of mind saved hundreds of passengers of Kanyakumari-Bengaluru Express that derailed on Friday, says, "I have not done anything great. It is my responsibility to save my passengers." 'Citizen involvement is key to good governance' A few months ago, when concerns were raised over the operations of an app-based taxi aggregator in London, some experts demanded imposing curbs on them. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh to spend Rs 2,637 crore for 'Amrut' scheme Andhra Pradesh will spend Rs 2,637 crore on the ambitious Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (Amrut) over a period of five years. Of this, the Centre will bear Rs 1,318 crore. Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh blamed for students losing MBBS The Hyderabad High Court has directed the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) to pay a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to three MBBS aspirants, who lost their seats due to the `lethargic attitude' of the authorities in processing their applications under the sports quota. Mudragada, wife continue fast over BC status for Kapu community The indefinite hunger strike by Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham and his wife Padmavathi seeking BC status for their community entered the second day on Saturday amid indications that the health of the wife was deteriorating. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Govt hosps ready with new drug to fight resistant TB Patients with extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) will receive a new medicine in government-run facilities in four cities starting next week. EVKS meets Rahul on TN poll strategy TNCC chief EVKS Elangovan on Saturday met Congress vice-president EVKS Elangovan and is said to have prevailed upon the leader to decide on electoral strategies, and alliances, at the earliest. Politicos condole Siachen deaths Political party leaders have expressed their grief at the death of army soldiers in an avalanche in Siachen glacier a few days back. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		10 arrested after Patels, Thakores clash in Mehsana At least 10 persons were arrested following clashes between two groups of different communities over a petty issue in Gojariaya village of Mehsana on Saturday. Pakistan boat seized off Jakhau coast, 11 arrested Coast Guard Intercepts Boat, Seizes 300kg Fish The Indian Coast Guard on Friday night intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat about 30 nautical miles west of Jakhau coast and apprehended 11 fishermen for violating the Indian Maritime Zone. They also seized 300kg fish from the boat. 12 foresters transferred In a major reshuffle 12 forest officers were transferred, including Sandeep Kumar, the sanctuary superintendent of Sasan. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		`Ayodhya issue should not be politicised' Shankaracharya of Puri Jagadguru Swami Adhokshayajananda on Saturday targeted the Sangh Pariwar outfits for “playing with the sentiments of people and raising sensitive issues keeping in mind the 2017 UP assembly elections and Lok Sabha elections in 2019." No reservation for creamy layer, says Justice Sacha Former Justice Rajinder Sachar said “creamy layer“ should not get advantage of reservation system in the present context and caste system should be abolished. Sachar opposes quota for creamy layer Former Delhi high court chief justice Rajinder Sachar on Saturday called for abolition of the caste system while opposing reservation benefits for the “creamy layer”. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Signature logbook of forefathers impresses Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi was pleasantly surprised to see the signatures of his own and forefathers, who had visited Jagannath temple in 1959, being preserved in a document maintained by a priest Raghunath Gochikar, who escorted Modi to the shrine on Sunday. Cuttack cancer hospital to get shelter home Realising the accommodation difficulties faced by poor cancer patients and their attendants in Millennium City, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has decided to construct a shelter home on the premises of Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre (AHRCC) here. Maoist camp busted in Kandhamal Police on Saturday busted a Maoist camp in Dungurijara forest in Kandhamal district and seized explosives after an exchange of fire between the Red rebels and security forces on Friday evening. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Divorce in twilight years: several Bhopal couple want to split and make a fresh start After nearly 40 years of marital ‘bliss’, couples in their 60s now want to break free of the familial shackles and chart life on their own terms in state capital Bhopal. Two peacock poachers nabbed by forest team near Mhow Two persons were arrested with four live peacocks and a dead one in Nandlai Ghati area of Mhow on Saturday afternoon. Now, file online complaint to fee regulatory panel In order to help students, Madhya Pradesh admission and fee regulatory committee has made the entire complaint process online from Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab falters on helping drug dependents Punjab has lost the battle against drug de-addiction even before it has begun, a study by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has indicated. Arjuna awardee Olympian SP under suspension commits suicide Arjuna awardee Olympian and suspended Punjab police superintendent Narinder Singh, 44, has committed suicide. Pamma's parents submit memo to Portuguese ministry of justice Parents of Sikh militant Paramjeet Singh Pamma, whose extradition from Portugal is being sought by the Indian authorities, met representatives of the Portuguese ministry of justice on Friday and submitted a letter addressed to Francisca Van Dunemurging to consider the threat of torture and possibility of life sentence before making a decision on India's request. More Chandigarh News»

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