[wanabidii] News Digest: WHO suspends TB drugs from Indian co on quality fears

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		Saturday, March 19, 2016
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		Business
		WHO suspends TB drugs from Indian co on quality fears WHO has suspended the approval of tuberculosis drugs made by India's Svizera Labs. WHO had previously issued a warning letter to the company in September 2015, after finding dirty surfaces, black mould in a cleaning area, low hygiene standards and inadequate record-keeping. Tata Steel expects Rs 20k-cr investment in Gopalpur SEZ Sensex logs third weekly rise, Nifty reclaims 7,600-mark More Business News»

		Environment
		China on yellow alert as pollution chokes cities China on Saturday issued a yellow alert for smog as the pollution choked most regions in the country's north with no signs of abating. The statement reminded people to pay more regard to safety on the roads. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Venezuela is going to shut down for a whole week  The proposal, granting wider economic powers to President Maduro, had initially been rejected by congress, which is controlled by the opposition. Everybody should boycott Megyn Kelly show: Trump Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for boycott of the show of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly who has been critical of his policies and rhetoric. Fox News said, "We fully support her throughout every day of Trump's endless barrage of crude and sexist verbal assaults." Drone comes within 200 feet of a jet near LA airport A drone came within 200 feet of hitting a Lufthansa jet near Los Angeles International Airport, though the plane landed safely. Government and industry officials have expressed concern that if a drone is sucked into an aircraft engine, smashes a cockpit windshield, it could cause a crash. More World News»

		Science
		Orphaned children prone to psychological issues: Study Orphaned and separated children (OSC) tend to have more psychological issues compared to children who grow up in a relatively normal environment, a recent study concluded. Early Earth may have been colder than thought Our planet's first organisms may have formed in an ice cold ocean, according to a new study which contradicts the old concept that Earth's early oceans were very hot, reaching 80 degrees Celsius, and that life originated in these conditions. 'Grandpa' astronaut to break Kelly's record A grandfather of three is poised to blast into space and the record books on Friday, becoming the American astronaut who has spent the longest time in space, Nasa said. More Science News»

		Technology
		11 cool features missing from Facebook, Twitter In a world that is increasingly dominated by social media, it is hard to imagine ourselves not checking our Instagram or Facebook accounts every day if not every hour. Even the thought of staying away from social platforms for a day may give some of us jitters. Today, we have combined a list of features that we think would make social networking even better. 11 amazing uses of virtual reality You've probably seen those 'tilt & rotate' videos on Facebook or different versions of virtual reality headsets. Apple engineers say will quit if ordered to unlock iPhone If the FBI wins its court fight to force Apple's help in unlocking an iPhone, the agency may run into yet another roadblock: Apple's engineers. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE to buy 8K metal detectors to frisk candidates To check unfair practices using hi-tech gadgets, Central Board of Secondary Education is planning to buy 8,000 metal detectors to frisk candidates appearing for professional examinations conducted by it. The CBSE has invited bids for 8,000 bug and metal detectors. GU syndicate clears 5 new law colleges Gujarat University (GU) syndicate on Friday cleared five new law colleges.The university also decided to issue fresh tenders for a sports complex and other buildings. UGC calls for students' sensitization about yoga benefits University Grants Commission (UGC) has gone all out reiterating varsities to ensure students’ engagement in International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 and varsities have been asked to organise 2-3 days Yoga fests in April/May months to sensitize about Yoga benefits and to make it more appealing to youth. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sand mafia assaults revenue clerk at Dahisar check-post A revenue clerk (talati) of the Thane Collectorate on duty at the Dahisar check-post was allegedly man-handled and assaulted by the sand mafia on Saturday. Three men have been arrested. Bahujan Vikas Aghadi party demands use of Urdu in public places in Maharashtra. Vasai MLA Hitendra Thakur's Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) party has demanded use of Urdu at public places across Maharashtra. Commuters could be inconvenienced due to Sunday megablocks There will be a megablock on the Harbour line between CST and Chunabhatti/Mahim from 11.10 am to 3.40 pm on Sunday, and this can inconvenience commuters. Special services will, however, run between Panvel andKurla, and commuters can travel via Main line and Western Railway from 10 am to 6 pm. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Polo Match in Delhi It turned out to be a happy coincidence that there was a lot of pink and red on the grounds recently, when perhaps Delhi's first full-fledged polo match was played here. Chhota Rajan's chest pain triggers panic in Tihar jail A complaint of severe chest pain, possibly a cardiac arrest, byChhota Rajanat 3am on Monday sent Tihar jail administration scrambling in shock.The staff including top officials rushed to the high security ward of jail number two, where the underworld don has been lodged. To their relief, the doctors ruled out cardiac arrest. Teen's body found in Lutyens' Delhi A 14-year-old boy was found murdered in an empty plot of land at the Sunehri Bagh area in Lutyens' Delhi on Friday night. Police said the boy's throat was slit with a sharp object and his face was crushed. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Uber yet to obtain two-wheeler taxi permit Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) App-based cab aggregator Uber still does not have the requisite permission to offer two-wheeler taxi service uberMOTO and did not consult the government, said Karnataka transport commissioner Rame Gowda on Saturday. India's digital shake-up an exciting application: InfoComm Bengaluru, Mar 19 () The digital transformation in India is one of the most exciting applications of audio-visual and information and communication technology (AV and ICT) in the world, InfoComm International Executive Director and CEO David Labuskes has said. Karnataka: A Big Budget with more borrowing and more investment Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Karnataka Budget today, where the state plans to spend over 1.6 lakh crore rupees in the coming year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Small budget, large success Making the process of building airplanes in the country difficult, said Yadav, were the Indian Aircraft rules, which have made it 'nearly impossible' for anyone to register their airplanes, after which the Airworthiness certificate can be obtained to conduct test runs. Roja denied entry into AP Assembly; YSRC members create ruckus Hyderabad, Mar 19 () The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed high drama for the second day today as YSR Congress MLA R K Roja was barred entry even as her party colleagues created a din inside the House over the issue. YSRCP stalls Andhra assembly over Roja's suspension issue Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh assembly was adjourned twice on Saturday as opposition YSR Congress Party stalled the proceedings, demanding that its legislator R.K. Roja be allowed to attend the session. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		HC closes PIL Chennai, Mar 19 () The Madras High Court has closed a PIL seeking a direction to authorities to take steps to prevent wild boars from damaging agriculture crops. HC reduces compensation awarded by Tribunal Chennai, Mar 19 () The Madras High Court has reduced by Rs 50,000 the total compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to an accident victim, holding that the claimant suffered grievous injuries due to his failure to wear a helmet. Cam footage helps police nab gold thief More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		300 striking Tata Nano workers detained Ahmedabad, Mar 19 () Around 300 striking workers of Tata Nano plant were today detained by police when they gathered outside the plant to protest the suspension of their co-workers at Sanand GIDC here. GU syndicate clears 5 new law colleges Gujarat University (GU) syndicate on Friday cleared five new law colleges.The university also decided to issue fresh tenders for a sports complex and other buildings. Man caught for theft of 18 LPG cylinders A team of Ahmedabad rural police's local crime branch (LCB) caught Dilip Nayak, 23, a resident of Viramgam, with 18 LPG cylinders in his home on Friday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Man sets wife and kids ablaze A 25-year-old housewife and her three minor daughters were burnt alive allegedly by her husband at their house in Bihika Puramufti village of Kaushambi district during the early hours of Friday. HC junks plea against PSC chief appointment The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition challenging the appointment of Anirudh Singh Yadav as the chairman of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Kaushambi gang busted, five held Kaushambi police claimed to have arrested four robbers on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Plan to eliminate malaria by 2030 Odisha, which has the highest number of malaria cases in the country, is aiming to completely eliminate the mosquito-borne disease in the state by 2030. 1300 doctors' posts lying vacant in govt hospitals Largescale vacancies in doctors' posts continue to plague government hospitals in the state despite the state's initiatives to attract and retain medicos in recent years. 108 ambulance off roads due to strike Transporting patients became a challenge in some areas due to the strike.The service is run by Ziqitza Health Care Ltd."More than 40% of the 420 ambulances stayed off roads. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Raped by father, girl gets video clip made as proof A man was arrested in Orai in Jalaun district on Thursday for allegedly raping his daughter for four years. The girl had to get a video clip of the act made with the help of a friend to prove herself. Rail electrification scam: CBI raids 23 premises across India Madhya Pradesh unit of CBI team raided 23 premises across country in connection with Railways electrification scam. Agency registered two separate cases against 21 people and Delhi-based M/s CIPL-Cobra for irregularities. Undignified tussle hits Urdu Academy Internationally renowned Urdu poet Manzar Bhopali has reiterated the demand for investigation into corruption in MP Urdu Academy. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Rahul stops over at Beas Dera in Asr Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who was in Amritsar on Friday to attend a function, made a surprise night stay at the headquarters of Radha Soami Satsang Beas in the district. Day after SC order, Badal moves anti-SYL resolution Less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court ordered status quo on Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal moved yet another resolution on not allowing its construction. 5.43L treated for substance abuse in 3 yrs: Jyani Amid the row over number of drug addicts in Punjab that began with Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's statement in 2012 that 70% of the state's youth were addicted, Punjab government, on Friday, told the Assembly that nearly 5.43 lakh people with substance abuse disorder were treated in OPDs across the state in the past three years. More Chandigarh News»

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