[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex soars 275 points to hit 2-month high; logs 3rd weekly rise

Friday, March 18, 2016

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Sensex soars 275 points to hit 2-month high; logs 3rd weekly rise
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Friday jumped by 275 points to settle at an over two-month high of 24,952.74 and also logged its third weekly gain as foreign funds continued to pump in money amid a firm global cues on dovish stance by the US Federal Reserve.

Firms raise Rs 46,000-cr via preferential allotment

Rupee gains 20 paise against dollar in early trade

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Environment

Ocean acidification observed in Arabian Sea, say Indian scientists
The Arabian Sea, cradling a diversity of marine habitats including coral reefs, is witnessing acidification of its surface waters, a consequence of excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, say Indian scientists.

New golden frog species found in Andes forest
Researchers have discovered a new species of pale-gold coloured frog in the cloud forests of the high Andes in Colombia. The new species was found calling from bushes along a roadside at about 8,700 feet elevation near Chingaza National Park.

Plant 10 times the number of trees you cut: NGT to firms
The National Green Tribunal on Thursday directed three private firms, which have illegally chopped off 45 trees in a forest area in Faridabad, to plant ten times the number of trees cut by them.

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World

US sees new Chinese activity around South China Sea shoal
The United States has seen Chinese activity around a reef China seized from the Philippines nearly four years ago that could be a precursor to more land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, the US Navy chief said on Thursday.

Scribe heckled at Trump rally cleared of charges
All charges have been dropped against an Indian-American journalist, who was arrested last week while covering Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's election rally in Chicago, which was called off due to protests. CBS News reporter Sopan Deb was handcuffed and detained by the Chicago police.

Vladimir Putin declares Syria operation a success
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Thursday that his country's more than five-month military operation in Syria had been a success, with the upper hand on the battlefield returned to the Syrian government and President Assad ready to make the compromises necessary for a peaceful settlement.

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Science

Astronomers show how planets were born

High coronary calcium may signal increased risk of cancer

Women more likely to suffer from ageing disorders than men: Study

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Technology

10 awesome hidden features in your Android smartphone
Take a look at these 10 tips and tricks that will make you see your phone in a different light.

WhatsApp for Android gets 2 new features
WhatsApp has released two new features for Android users of its new 2.12.535 update, which was released earlier this month.

Google is selling its robotics company: Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc has put Boston Dynamics, part of its robotics division, up for sale for lack of revenue potential, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans.

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Education

Soon, free online lessons from IIT professors

IITs OK 200% fee hike, ministry may not play ball

Panel approves threefold hike in IIT annual fees

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Mumbai

Health experts, docs: Centre's move good for patient safety

Mumbai-based NGO wins $50,000 'vision prize' for design

50-year-old dies after falling in pit in Govandi

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Delhi