[wanabidii] News Digest: Right time to reevaluate fiscal policy: Jaitley at G20

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		Friday, April 15, 2016
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		Business
		Right time to reevaluate fiscal policy: Jaitley at G20 Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday spoke at a meeting of G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors, where he emphasised that time was ripe for a reevaluation of the fiscal policy space. He added there is a need for globally coordinated policy decisions to remedy the economic turbulence. BRICS moves to establish bank institute, rating agency Following the New Development Bank becoming fully operational, it was decided that a technical working group would examine the efficacy of a Bank Institute and BRICS rating agency. The findings of the technical group would be presented to BRICS FMs and central bank governors in their next meeting. India gets $250m for renewables from NDB The New Development Bank​ has sanctioned a loan of $250 million towards India's new and renewable energy scheme, Secretary for Economic Affairs Shaktikanta Das shared through a series of tweets. It is expected that the loan will be used in the area of solar energy. More Business News»

		Environment
		'Fugitive' S Africa lion gets new home after two escapes A South African lion called "Sylvester" that twice broke out of his reserve - probably to escape threatening older males - will be sent to bond with two lionesses and learn how to become a dominant male. Earlier, wildlife officials had warned he may pose a danger to humans and mooted to put it down. Cabinet nod to adopt statute of SAWEN to check wildlife crimes The Union Cabinet gave its nod for India adopting the statute of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) which will help in checking cross border wildlife crimes. Garden-care giant to drop chemicals that may harm bees Garden-care giant Ortho said it will stop using chemicals widely believed to harm the most important pollinators of all — bees. Bees are critical to the food supply as about one-third of the human diet comes from insect-pollinated plants, and honeybees are responsible for 80% of that pollination. More Environment News»

		World
		Brussels attacks: Belgian transport minister quits Belgium's transport minister has resigned after a secret European Union report detailing lapses in airport security oversight was leaked. The revelations came after the March 22 attacks in Brussels killed 32 victims, including 16 at the national airport. Pakistan must act against all militant groups: US The US has asked Pakistan to target all militant groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba, after release of a state department cable which suggested strong links between the notorious spy agency ISI and the Haqqani network. Rescuers scramble for survivors after Japan quake Tens of thousands of people fled their homes after the 6.5 magnitude quake struck Kyushu last night. Houses collapsed, factories stopped work and a high-speed train was de-railed, while the roof of the treasured Kumamoto castle in the southern city was also damaged. More World News»

		Science
		Cassini captures speeding star dust grain Alien dust in the solar system is not unanticipated. In the 1990s, the ESA/NASA Ulysses mission made the first in-situ observations of this material. Cassini was able to analyze the composition of the dust, showing it to be made of a very specific mixture of minerals, not ice. Rising heat, more bleaching seen for Great Barrier Reef Miami, April 14, 2016 (AFP) -Some corals in the Great Barrier Reef are known to be resilient when subjected to rises in temperature, but a study out Thursday warned that this protective mechanism could soon disappear. If ocean surface temperatures rise by as little as 0. US researchers confirm Zika causes birth defects The mosquito-borne Zika virus causes birth defects, including a syndrome in which babies are born with unusually small heads, US health authorities confirmed after months of debate and uncertainty. Zika virus was first identified in 1947 in Uganda, but the virus was poorly understood. More Science News»

		Technology
		11 cricket & movie stars who invested in startups Whether we talk about celebrities from Hollywood, Bollywood or even those from the world of sports, many seem to be putting their money in technology lately. Here we have compiled a list of celebrities with investments in technology. Check it out and see if your favourite one is there or not. 7 biggest smartphone myths busted You've heard them before – in multiple blogs, articles and emails, in WhatsApp forwards and Facebook posts. Instagram to add video channels to 'Explore' section Facebook's picture sharing app Instagram is updating its "Explore" section to add video channels that will appear in a feed according to users' preferences. More Technology News»

		Education
		Delhi govt starts complaint centre for grievances against private schools JNU to revise sexual harassment policy yet again Barely a few months after JNU notified an amended sexual harassment policy, it has decided to review the revised rules. The administration's decision to do so has not gone down well with a section of teachers and students, while the university is keeping mum over the reason behind the move. IIT fee hike to be applicable from academic year 2016-17 The IIT fee hike announced recently will be applicable from admissions that take place from academic year 2016-17 onwards, the HRD ministry said. The government had recently decided to increase the annual fees for undergraduate courses from existing Rs 90,000 to Rs 2 lakh. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		After Deonar dump, gas wells likely in Mulund After the Deonar dump, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) solid waste management authorities plan to dig gas wells at the Mulund dumping ground too. Three fires had erupted at the Mulund dump in the last one month, out of which two were on Monday and Tuesday night, and one on March 20. The authorities, however, claimed that Tuesday's fire was minor. Sena MLA screams `rats' as he faces flak for holding up train A day after Shiv Sena MLA Hemant Patil from Nanded held up 1,200 passengers for an hour at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus by pulling the alarm chain of the Devgiri Express as he was given a side berth, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) lodged a case against “unidentified persons“ on Thursday. Sagarmala plan unveiled, to double port capacity Launching the government's ambitious Sagarmala project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is aiming at Rs 1 lakh crore of investment in port sector, besides doubling the port capacity by 2025. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Metro services curtailed on Red Line Within hours of the odd-scheme coming into force today, services have been curtailed on Delhi Metro's Red Line, that connects Dilshad Garden to Rithala, after the overhead wire snapped at two places along the 23-km-long corridor. Odd-even-II: 511 fined in first 5 hours Over 500 persons were challaned by Delhi traffic police for violating the odd-even norms in the first five hours of the second phase of the road-rationing formula implemented in the national capital on Friday. Second phase of odd-even rolls out in Delhi Few vehicles are expected to be on the roads for three days beginning Friday as it is a holiday because of Ram Navami, followed by Saturday and Sunday. The effect of the scheme will be felt on Monday when officer goers and school children step out to reach their destination. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karaga to be webcast this year Woman drives car over median, kills scooterist One person was killed, while two others sustained serious injuries at a serial crash triggered by a rashly driven car at the jinxed Hebbal Kempapura Junction on Thursday morning. CM son's firm may have been the only player in lab tender Chief minister Siddaramaiah and other government spokesmen have claimed the company jointly owned by his younger son was awarded the tender to set up a private laboratory in a government hospital at the end of a transparent process. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		NIC's three-day meet in Hyderabad to be held on Friday NIC is the interventional wing of the Cardiological Society of India representing more than 2,200 interventional cardiologists which will discuss biotic valve replacement without surgery, irregular rhythm and use of device to prevent clots or newer devices to close holes in the heart. Cops reject DJs permit during Ram Navami rally On the eve Sriramanavami shobha yatra to be held by two Hindu groups, police rejected their request to permit DJs during the rally. Two rallies will be held on Friday. One led by BJP Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh while the other by Bagya Nagar Sree Navami Utsav samithi. Civic body in the red It is nothing less than heavy irony. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Besides prohibition, PMK manifesto promises to make Tamil Nadu a Singapore, and Trichy the second capital city Pattali Makkal Katchi’s manifesto, which was released here on Friday, promises pro-active policies to improve education, administration and investments if its leader Anbumani Ramadoss becomes chief minister after the May 16 assembly election in Tamil Nadu.  Tamil Nadu election: Clash erupts between supporters of two DMK candidates Supporters of two DMK candidates for the May 16 Tamil Nadu assembly election -- Veerapandi A Raja and Panamarathupatty R Rajendran -- clashed with each other in Salem on Friday. Lights, camera, action, politicians take centrestage! More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No vehicle day at Gujarat university gets lukewarm response Wife poses as fake cop to impress husband, arrested A 24-year-old imaginative housewife, who aspired to wear the pants in the family and earn respect of in-laws, landed in police net after her script went awry. Wife poses as fake cop to outdo hubby in 'superiority' race A 24-year-old imaginative housewife, who aspired to wear the pants in the family and earn respect of in-laws, landed in police net after her script went awry. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Govt sets aside fund for unaided school teachers The state government has made a provision of Rs 200 crore to be distributed to teachers of 19,000 non-government secondary schools affiliated to Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) as wages for this year. Illicit relations: Kin axe youth to death A 23-yr-old youth was axed to death allegedly by his cousins and uncle over an illicit relationship with his sister-in-law at Masiyara village under Nawabganj police station here on Thursday. SP and BSP corrupt, BJPone to vote for: Maurya Setting the agenda of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the next assembly elections on the issue of development, party's state president Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Thursday that if BJP comes to power in UP, the government will set up industrial clusters in every division of the state and there will be a network of industries. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Four dacoits arrested in Ganjam Police on Thursday foiled a dacoity bid by arresting four members of a gang from Dhunkapada in Ganjam district Polasara late on Wednesday. Oxygen pipeline to be installed at MKCG hospital A liquid oxygen plant and ancillary gas pipelines will be installed at MKCG Medical College and Hospital. Varsity status to Rajendra College soon, says school and mass education minister The Rajendra College (Autonomous), Balangir, will be upgraded to a university soon, said school and mass education minister Debi Prasad Mishra at Balangir on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Liquor shops back in residential areas Following protests by residents last year in August, against liquor vends around city many liquor shops removed from residential areas and busy market places. However, they have started to get back in populated areas. Heat: Residents stay indoors The day temperature in Bhopal was recorded at 40.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday.It was three degrees more than the normal mark. Campion boy attends U-17 FIFA Cup camp Anmol Soni (second from right), a student of Campion School was selected for the U-17 FIFA World Cup Football-2017 camp at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Delhi. Anmol attended the coach under the guidance of his coach Vikas Saxena. With his excellent performances in school and district level he has been selected among to 40 players in under 17 age group. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Technical university changers its name to Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Gatkabaaz performs combative skills at Virsa Sambhal Gatka event With Rs 152 crore, Mohali SSP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar leads Punjab IPS crorepati club The two richest legislators in Punjab according to affidavits filed in 2012 are two Congress MLAs ­ Kewal Dhillon with Rs 137 crore (including his son's assets) and Karan Kaur Brar with Rs 128 crore. More Chandigarh News»

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