[wanabidii] News Digest: PM Modi's new growth recipe: Just add water

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		Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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		Business
		PM Modi's new growth recipe: Just add water PM Narendra Modi has concentrated on irrigation in the 2016-17 Union Budget presented on February 29. The Modi government has pledged nearly $13 billion for rural development, aiming to double farmer's incomes by 2022. No need to declare customs baggage on domestic leg Indian passengers boarding international flights on the domestic leg are not required to file customs baggage declaration form, the government has ruled. This means if a passenger is travelling by a Delhi-Chennai-Colombo flight from Delhi for going to Chennai, he won't have to file the form. Sensex down 70 points in early trade on falling export Market benchmark BSE Sensex stretched its losses for the second day on Wednesday, shedding over 70 points in early trade on sustained selling by investors amid dip in exports. The NSE Nifty fell by 13.55 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 7,447.05. More Business News»

		Environment
		Blame global warming, New Zealand losing glaciers Climate change 'redistributes' global water resources Rising temperatures worldwide are changing not only weather systems but also the distribution of water around the globe, thereby affecting the availability of potable water, a new study has found. The findings will help scientists understand changes that are likely to affect global water resources. Millions in US at risk from rising seas: Study Rising sea levels driven by climate change could upend the lives of more than 13 million Americans by the end of the century, according to a study. In Florida alone, some six million residents could be affected, and one million each in California and Louisiana More Environment News»

		World
		Will 'fight to death' for Nazism: Norway mass killer Mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik vowed to fight "to the death" for Nazism as he took the stand on Wednesday in a lawsuit against the Norwegian state, confirming fears he would use the platform to grandstand his extremist views. The right-wing extremist had made a Nazi salute in court on Tuesday. Two suicide bombers kill 22 in Nigeria mosque At least 22 people were killed on Wednesday when two women disguised as men blew themselves up during morning prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria. The attack happened in the Molai district of the city, which has been repeatedly targeted in the past by Boko Haram jihadists. Belgian PM summons security chiefs after gunman killed Belgium's PM Charles Michel summoned security and intelligence chiefs for an emergency sitting of country's national security council after an armed suspect was shot dead following a raid linked to the Paris attacks. Police killed the unidentified man with an assault rifle after 4 cops were wounded. More World News»

		Science
		Anxiety leads to bad decisions Researchers have discovered why it is important to stay clam before taking any big decision in life. Anxiety disengages a region of the brain called the prefrontal cortex (PFC), which is critical for flexible decision making, the findings showed. Anxiety leads to bad decisions, claim researchers Researchers have discovered why it is important to stay clam before taking any big decision in life. Anxiety disengages a region of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, which is critical for flexible decision making, the findings showed. Birth defect risk 1-in-100 for Zika-infected pregnant women: Study A woman infected by the Zika virus during the first three months of pregnancy faces a one-in-100 chance her child will suffer severe brain damage, according to a study. A study from Brazil estimated the chance of birth defects for mothers carrying the virus during pregnancy at more than 20 percent More Science News»

		Technology
		12 weird but true facts about technology Here we round up a bunch of facts and anecdotes that sound so ridiculous, you'll question their authenticity. Bengaluru pals building India's first driverless car A few years ago, Bengaluru-based techie Roshy John was one his way home from the airport in a taxi when the sleepy driver almost ran into another vehicle. John took the wheel and drove the driver and then himself home — but the near-death experience got him thinking. Sony's PlayStation VR priced at $399, launching in October Sony Corp announced on Tuesday that its virtual reality headset for PlayStation will launch globally in October for $399, a move that undercuts its biggest competitor by hundreds of dollars. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC sets up committee to look into off-campus centres The UGC has set up a committee to look into all aspects of off-campus centres established by some institutions deemed to be universities without its prior approval or that of the HRD ministry. UGC has issued notices to several leading institutions that had set up off-campus centres without approval. Set mission statement: CBSE tells schools IIT-Kharagpur wins laurels at innovation awards More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Approach authorities first: HC declines to hear PIL against Maha CM wife Bombay High Court on Wednesday declined to hear a public interest litigation which sought a public apology from chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife for accepting a necklace from a godman. New SARS-like virus is poised to infect humans, says study After the public health threats posed by Ebola and Zika viruses, US scientists have identified yet another virus that could soon move from animals to affecting humans. 'Increased antioxidant levels may delay aging' An enzyme, namely glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (or G6PD), possibly plays a big role in aging. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		`Form incomplete': Police denies nod to college theatre event in Saket mall Theatre groups from various Delhi colleges were left disappointed after the police refused permission to the members of Vayam Performing Arts Society to hold their festival, Malang, at Select Citywalk Mall in Saket. Manj Muski performs at Kirori Mal College's annual fest in Delhi UK-born singer-songwriter Manj Musik's performance on the last day of Kirori Mal College's annual fest ­ Renaissance 2016 ­ was a fitting end to the plethora of activities. Butler House celebrates six months completion in Delhi Celebrating the completion of six months of Butler House, Akshay Kakkar recently hosted a success bash for friends and family. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Lake encroachers ignore DCs' notice, face eviction Lake encroachers in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts, who have failed to respond to notices issued by the deputy commissioners, will ace the music now. With only 3,043 of the 13,074 encroachers having replied, the authorities are drawing up a two-pronged plan to take possession of the properties. Students of a city school will sport cool khadi once a week With the government giving a much-needed push, the humble khadi is all set to make its presence felt on school campuses too. In a first, students of a city-based school will sport uniform made of this eco-friendly fabric once a week. The interview - `It will become rehab centre for retd judges, officials' Expressing dismay and disappointment with the political establishment and bureaucracy, former Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde said these groups were looking for an opportune moment to close down the institution. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		No mercy for driving sans licence In the last few days, five persons, most of them repeat offenders, were sent to jail by the Nampally court for driving vehicles without licence, while in another case, a lorry driver and the vehicle owner were jailed for six days. Two child labourers rescued from Hyderguda Labour department officials with the help of a child rights NGO on Tuesday have rescued two child workers from two flats at Jagannath Residency apartment at Hyderguda. Jewellers' strike leaves city's goldsmiths starving For Shontu Mallik, his 17-hour workload has suddenly disappeared, and along with it, so has his daily wage. Not only is his job as a ‘goldsmith' under threat due to the ongoing gold jewellers and merchants' strike across the country, but his food supplies at home are already over. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rajinikanth, Kamal and other leading actors will play in Super Six Star Cricket in Chennai, Nassar says Super Six Star Cricket is being organized by the South Indian Film Artistes Association (Nadigar Sangam) to raise fund to construct a building in T Nagar. Tiger found dead in Tamil Nadu, poisoning suspected  A 10-year-old male tiger was found dead in Peimundhu area of the Nilgiris south forest division in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday night.  Bengaluru pals driven to build India's first driverless car A few years ago, Bengaluru-based techie Roshy John was one his way home from the airport in a taxi when the sleepy driver almost ran into another vehicle. John took the wheel and drove the driver and then himself home — but the near-death experience got him thinking. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Will Sabarmati riverfront be the next It destination? The dry riverbed is a thing of the past. Cut to 2016, the Sabarmati riverfront is alive with flea markets, flower shows, cyclothons, marathons apart from private wedding events and more. Benchmark Cars host Dream Cars event in Ahemdabad Benchmark cars are synnity onymous with grandiose in the automobile frater . Its association with Mercedes-Benz in 2009 was another feather in its cap, which has now flourished to seven locations covering three statesGujarat, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Gir to have 350 more watering holes The forest department is making elaborate arrangements to ensure that the Asiatic lion and other wildlife do not remain thirsty during summer. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		SUV rams into truck, 2 killed, five injured Yadav takes charge as UPPSC chief Anirudh Singh Yadav assumed charge as chairman, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), here on Tuesday. Bullion trade remains paralysed The bullion trade remained paralysed here as the jewellers' strike entered 14th day on Tuesday in protest against 1% hike in excise duty.Around 3,000 jewellers kept the shutter down for past two weeks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Bandh called by Maoists brings Rayagada, Kalahandi to halt The public transport system came to a grinding halt in four blocks of Rayagada district and in one block of Kalahandi district on Tuesday because of a bandh called by Maoists in protest against the alleged fake encounter of a Dongria Kondh, Mondo Kadraka, in Rayagada district on February 27. Ayurved, homeo doctors seek parity with allopaths Ayurvedic and homeopathic doctors in the state are on war path demanding equal status with allopathic doctors. Opposition behaves for a change, listens to governor speech Displaying unusual restraint, the opposition heard governor SC Jamir's speech with rapt attention on the opening day of the budget session here on Tuesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dalits face disparity in Ambedkar's native state A Dalit boy in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh was drowned in a well while trying to fetch water after he was denied access to school hand pump to quench his thirst on March 8. Fresh rounds of rain, hailstorm hit farmers About 25% crop in 286 villages of Madhya Pradesh was damaged after fresh round of hailstorm and rain hit the state on Sunday and Monday. MP govt converts short-term loans to mid-term In a bid to project its pro-farmer image and to provide succour to farmers in distress, Madhya Pradesh government announced to convert short-term loans of farmers to mid-term. State also agreed to provide 15% of loan amount worth Rs 705 crore to district central cooperatives banks. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BJP leader's brother dies in accident Bathinda BJP Mandal president Mohan Lal's brother died and four of his family members injured when their car collided head on with a Rajasthan Roadways bus on Bathinda-Barnala highway near Khuddi village on Tuesday. AAP chief starts dera tours, balances act by visiting sects AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal's engagement with 'deras' of Punjab started on a high note with Dera Sachkhand Ballan, which has mostly Adidharmis as it followers, in an unusual gesture allowed him to briefly address the congregation. Government cuts CLU, duties, builds blocks for realty Caught in a fix over allegations of sand and mining mafia, the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government on Tuesday made a clear attempt to steer clear of the controversy as it announced a populist move to slash the change of land use (CLU) fee. More Chandigarh News»

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