[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex rises 74 points on Asian cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 22, 2016
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		Business
		Sensex rises 74 points on Asian cues Extending its climb for the fourth consecutive session, the benchmark Sensex advanced over 74 points in early trade on Monday amid a firming trend at Asian bourses. Rupee dips 23 paise, hits fresh 30-month low The rupee weakened by 23 paise to trade at fresh 30-month low at 68.69 against the American currency in early trade on Monday as the dollar firmed up overseas. Oil prices likely to stay low for 3-5 yrs: Mukesh Ambani Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, owner of the world’s largest refining complex, on Sunday said global oil prices are likely to remain low for 3-5 years, benefiting a net importing nation like India. More Business News»

		Environment
		Green norms relaxation in naxal areas till 2018 To expedite creation of public infrastructure in Left Wing Extremism affected areas by government departments, the Centre on Sunday extended the relaxation of green norms for these projects till December 2018. Ventilation "paths" to tackle smog in Beijing Peacock off proposed vermin list in Goa BJP, which is the ruling party in Goa, said peacock has been removed from the proposed list of vermins while a decision on including Indian Bison is still under consideration. A recent report mentioned that peacock and Indian Bison were among animals proposed to be listed as vermins, making them easier to cull. More Environment News»

		World
		China signals no South China Sea backdown China's South China Sea military deployments are no different from US deployments on Hawaii, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, striking a combative tone ahead of a visit by foreign minister Wang Yi to the United States this week. US secretly agreed North Korea talks before nuke test: Report The talks were offered despite a longstanding condition that North Korea first move to cut its nuclear arsenal. Instead, the nuclear weapons program was to be part of the talks, the reports said. Kerry urges Palestinians, Israelis to ease tensions US Secretary of State John Kerry met Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas Sunday and discussed tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem, the US State Department said. More World News»

		Science
		Ventilation 'corridors' to tackle Beijing smog Authorities in Beijing plan to develop a network of ventilation “corridors” to help tackle the city’s notorious air pollution, news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday. Exposure to air pollution may up obesity, diabetes risk Exposure to polluted air may increase the risk of obesity and lead to high cholesterol and more insulin resistance, a precursor of Type 2 diabetes, a new study has warned. A black hole in 5D could spell doom for relativity theory Scientists have shown how a ring-shaped black hole could cause Einstein’s general theory of relativity, a foundation of modern physics, to break down — assuming the universe contains at least five dimensions. More Science News»

		Technology
		Comparison: LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Apple iPhone 6S Korean smartphone giants LG and Samsung have announced their new flagship smartphones -- G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7. Make in India costs more than made in China: Aakash tablet maker Questioning the feasibility of Freedom 251, Datawind CEO trashed the explanation given by Noida-based Ringing Bells that domestic manufacturing have allowed them to offer the world’s cheapest smartphone for just Rs 251. LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7: Offer incremental value, say analysts South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and LG showed off their new flagship smartphones on Sunday as they fight for consumer affections with new features at a time of slowing global smartphone sales. More Technology News»

		Education
		Maharashtra varsities lag behind in research, says scientist Central universities are favoured over state varsities and this has led to quality of knowledge and research going down at the latter, said noted scientist GD Yadav on Saturday as he called for doing away with traditional style of classroom teaching. UGC tells universities to celebrate Matribhasha Diwas on March 3 In a letter written to vice-chancellors, University Grants Commission has said that since February 21, which is celebrated as the Mother Languages Day falls on a Sunday, it has been decided to celebrate 'Matribhasha Diwas' on March 3. Homi Bhabha National Institute gets HRD ministry's nod to start its off-campus centre The HRD ministry has given approval to Mumbai-based Homi Bhabha National Institute to start an off-campus centre at Bhubaneswar in the name of National Institute of Science Education and Research. The ministry said it has issued a notification in this regard on the advice of the UGC. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		20 manuscripts picked up at Lit-O-fest Director, Lit-O-Fest and Co-Founder E-Bizz Entertainment India Pvt. Skill Certification under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to street food vendors in Delhi Selfie-takers find their new D-spot An abandoned, decrepit bungalow in Ratnagiri district has become the new centre of attraction as people are visiting the place to take a selfie in front of the bungalow which is the childhood home of terrorist Dawood Ibrahim. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Water supply to Delhi likely to be restored soon Haryana's Irrigation Department officials are at the spot and were engaged in carrying out repairs at the spot. Music and masti at Ek Bar in Delhi It was yet another night of music and masti at Ek Bar, Defence Colony, as the outlet hosted Press Play: Session 5 recently. 'Mother tongue teaches us to be human, gives identity' Sunday was "International Mother Language Day", and it acquired special significance at the JNU campus where students and teachers gathered to reflect on the story of innumerable languages that Indians across diverse regions and culture speak and bond with. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		IISc to felicitate VK Aatre ​The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Alumni Association in Bengaluru will be felicitating three of Institute's alumni who were honoured with Padma Awards this year. They use data to drive activism Over the last five years, a group of geeks from the city has been mixing technology with civic engagement by analysing public facts and figures Doctor came home to find Metro in his yard A doctor from Bengaluru who works in the USA had the biggest surprise of his life returning home, as he found a huge Namma Metro pillar on his residential plot. The BDA and Namma Metro pointed fingers at each other. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tabs for medical students in AP Promising to provide best infrastructure in the government medical colleges, health minister Kamineni Srinivas has said that the government has recently released Rs.30 crore to each college exclusively to set up digital class rooms and library. YSRCP legislators approaching TDP: Pullarao Agriculture minister Prattipati Pullarao has asked opposition leader Jaganmohan Reddy to wait till March, 5 to find out how many of his legislators are switching sides to TDP. Land Pooling for Gannavaram Airport Expansion More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Infants in daycare: Norm down to 2-5 months old When Marissa Mayer took just two-weeks maternity she created a storm!! Her extremely short break came in for criticism from many quarters - with many voicing concerns as to her baby's welfare. From root to stem, it's all on the platter Usually, when you cook a meal, there is a small pile of vegetable waste ready to be emptied into the bin, whether it is carrot peels or potato skins Madras high court sentences lawyer to six months in jail  In an unprecedented order against a practising lawyer who committed contempt of court, the Madras high court on Monday sentenced advocate W Peter Ramesh Kumar to suffer six months of simple imprisonment and pay Rs 2,000 as fine. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat village bans mobile phone for school girls City woman lands in US, finds her jewellery missing City-based Kavita Jain had a horrific journey to the US after she found that her jewellery worth Rs 1.5 lakh was missing from her bag Jat agitation: 15 trains from city cancelled till Tuesday As many as 15 trains running from or via Ahmedabad to northern parts of India have been cancelled due to Jat agitation and consequent disruptions in various sections of Delhi division of Northern Railway . More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rahul Gandhi speaking Hafiz Saeed's language: Giriraj Singh Minister of state in ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises, Giriraj Singh has termed the language, being spoken by AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi, on the issue of JNU, synchronizing with that spoken by Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed. Vizianagram Hall tiles to be replicated The restoration of the historical Vizianagram Hall and its magnificent dome at Allahabad University's science faculty has entered the crucial phase of tile-selection for the dome. UP Board: Glitch prevents upload of attendance data More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Father, son arrested for killing two migratory birds 'PM's rally won't affect BJD' The ruling BJD on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's farmers' rally at Bargarh would have no impact on BJD's organization in western Odisha. Cong takes potshots at PM for silence on farmer suicides The Congress on Sunday blasted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for keeping quiet about the recent spate of farmer suicides in the state at his rally in Bargarh. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Itarsi minor recounts horror: Attacked with blade before rape She was attacked with a blade on her face and was later raped and dumped with a deep cut in her throat, said the 11-year-old rape survivor from Itarsi in Hoshangabad district, who is undergoing treatment in Bhopal. Jat stir leaves railway passengers stranded in MP For Canada-based IT professional Saurabh Shrivastava and his wife, the ongoing Jat stir for reservation cost them dearly - Reason: their train Bhopal Express that was to leave on Sunday night was cancelled due to the agitation besides other trains. Do away with semester system, demand profs Professors have demanded to end semester system, with the demand from teachers coming during annual general meeting of State Government Collegiate Education Professors’ Association on Sunday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Aryans Institute of Nursing marks oath taking day Aryans Institute of Nursing, Chandigarh organized oath taking day for its first batch of students at its campus. The program was attended by all nursing students of Aryans and senior faculty members. 17 students from Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab excel in NTSE Gurudwaras throw open their spaces, Langar for stranded commuters in Haryana With Jat agitation in Haryana leaving thousands of commuters stranded at different places in Haryana, gurudwaras of Panipat and at other places have been thrown open to them. Gurudwaras, local Sikhs and volunteers have also started 24x7 Langar (free community kitchen) and all available places have been opened to accommodate maximum people. More Chandigarh News»

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