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		Monday, April 11, 2016
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		Business
		Tata Steel due to begin formal UK sale process Tata Steel, one of the world's biggest steelmakers, said on March 30 it was putting its British assets up for sale, citing a global oversupply of steel, high costs, weak domestic demand and a volatile currency. We will continue to regulate cotton seed prices: Govt The government will keep regulating cotton seed prices and will not allow companies like the US biotechnology major Monsanto to exploit farmers, agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh said. The Centre in December had issued an order to control cotton seed prices, including trait or royalty value. Rajan cautions public against frauds in RBI's name Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday cautioned the public against any fictitious emails in his or the central bank's name demanding money, and asked people not to fall prey to such frauds. More Business News»

		Environment
		In China, endangered bird spoon-billed sandpiper spotted A spoon-billed sandpiper was spotted in south China's Hainan province last week, the third time the endangered bird has been seen on the tropical island. Luo Lixiang with the Xinying Mangrove National Wetland Park photographed the sandpiper while he was patrolling the park. Water scarcity threatens Shimla's tourism industry Private suppliers bring water from natural sources located on the outskirts of Shimla to sell to the hotels, he said. Civic authorities say water shortage has become more acute since January 2 when supply from Ashwani Khud was stopped following a recent outbreak of jaundice. E-eye may soon keep track of tigers in country An ambitious e-eye surveillance system being implemented by the Centre may soon be expanded to keep track of tigers in wildlife sanctuaries and to prevent poaching and animal-human conflict. It is a software-based system where high resolution thermal and infrared cameras capture all activities. More Environment News»

		World
		Five killed in Somalia car bombing: government Spokesman At least five people including two children were killed on Monday in a car bomb blast outside government offices in the capital Mogadishu, a local government spokesman said. The car, which was packed with explosives, was parked in front of shops near the headquarters of the city's local government. John Kerry visits Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial John Kerry on Monday became the first US secretary of state to visit Hiroshima's atomic bomb museum commemorating victims of the 1945 US nuclear attack, highlighting a possible historic visit by President Barack Obama next month. Senior North Korea military officer defects to South A colonel from North Korea's military spy agency fled to South Korea last year in a rare senior-level defection, Seoul officials said Monday. The announcement came three days after Seoul revealed 13 North Koreans working at the same restaurant in a foreign country had defected to the South. More World News»

		Science
		SpaceX delivers world's first inflatable room for astronauts SpaceX has made good on a high-priority delivery: the world's first inflatable room for astronauts. A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station after launching from Cape Canaveral. Station astronauts used a robot arm to capture the Dragon, orbiting 400km above Earth. A 24-carrot drink They are made at home, stored in earthen pots and sipped in the all-embracing sun of a retiring winter. And one such good thing is kanji, the deep purple drink of Punjab that can make a glass of red wine look pale. People lose guilt feeling with violent video gaming Gamers often claim that their actions in a video game are as meaningless to the real world as players capturing pawns on a chess board. Yet, previous research by Grizzard and others shows that immoral virtual actions can elicit higher levels of guilt than moral virtual actions. More Science News»

		Technology
		14 highest-paying job titles in the technology industry Here are 14 highest-paying job titles in the technology industry in the US. Why it's not easy to switch to iPhone from Android I have finally caved in: My phone is now an iPhone. United Payments Interface: All you need to know RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, adviser to the National Payments Corporation of India, will launch the much-awaited Unified Payments Interface (UPI). More Technology News»

		Education
		SC allows common entrance test for medical courses, recalls its 2013 order The Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for implementation of National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for medical courses across the country. The top court set aside its 2013 order by which the common entrance test for admissions to MBBS, BDS and PG courses in all medical colleges was quashed. Soon, a centre to develop Indian sign language, PM Narendra Modi says A centre will soon be established to develop Indian sign language, and the government is "fully committed" to achieving empowerment and inclusion of disabled people, PM Narendra Modi has said in his message ahead of the 9th World Assembly of the Disabled People's International in New Delhi. Incentives for teachers posted in remote areas: Khattar School teachers posted in remote areas of Haryana will get incentives and those staying far away from their home will be provided accommodation under a new transfer policy, chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Sunday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC refuses to stay "Fan" release on copyright violation charge Mumbai, Apr 11 () The Bombay High Court today refused to stay the release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film "Fan" following a suit filed by a writer alleging copyright infringement, but asked the actor and the movie's producer Yashraj Films to file their replies within two weeks. Mumbai school kids pool in Rs 20 lakh for drought-hit people PM to perform ground breaking ceremony of Shivaji Memorial Mumbai, Apr 11 () Prime Minister will perform the ground-breaking ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial in the Arabian Sea in May, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Three Indian medical students stabbed; two dead, one injured New Delhi, Mar 11 () Two Indian students at a medical college in Ukraine were stabbed to death while another sustained injuries in the attack even as the police have apprehended some Ukraine nationals in the case. Dismiss plea against probe into CNG scam: Delhi Govt to HC New Delhi, Apr 11 () The AAP govt has sought dismissal of a plea from Delhi High Court against their decision to set up a commission to probe allegations of corruption in awarding licence to conduct CNG fitness tests. Karbonn Mobiles unveils two smartphones at Rs. 8,790, Rs. 7,490 Domestic telecommunications company Karbonn Mobiles has unveiled two new smartphones which comes with a Virtual Reality(VR) headset. The smartphones called as the 'Quattro L52' and 'Titanium Mach 6' are priced at Rs. 8,790 and Rs. 7,490 respectively in India. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Playing alongside Virat is a 'huge buzz' for me: Watson Bengaluru, Apr 11 () Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is looking forward to playing alongside Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League and said he would be comfortable batting at any position for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Yeddyurappa to take over as state BJP chief on April 14 Former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa will officially take charge as the state BJP unit president on Ambedkar Jayanti (April 14). Karnataka CM to review progress of ACB Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seem to have got rattled by the internal turmoil and criticism -- both from opposition parties and Karnataka high court -- over his attempts to clip wings of Lokayukta by forming the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). A damage control exercise, both at the official and unofficial level has begun. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Stunt with fire for reality show claims youth's life Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) The desire to do stunts for a television reality show claimed the life of a youth, police said. Inter student dies performing reality TV fire stunts A 19 year old intermediate student who suffered third degree burns while performing reality TV show inspired fire stunts at Falaknuma, has succumbed while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital on Sunday. Muslims' share in enrolment dips at secondary level Telangana has 40,821 schools, including 28,609 schools (70 per cent of total) in government sector and 12,212 schools (30 per cent) in private sector. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Expelled DMDK MLAs likely to meet Karunanidhi on Monday evening Expelled DMDK MLAs, led by party's former propaganda secretary V C Chandirakumar, may meet DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Anna Arivalayam, DMK headquarters, here on Monday evening. Chennai's Bengali goldsmiths face bleak future without work In a narrow by-lane in park town in the old quarter of the city, Bengali goldsmiths are languishing in their humble abodes without work. Tamil Nadu temples play it safe, go easy on fireworks Sunday's disastrous blaze that claimed more than 100 lives at Paravur Puttingal Devi Temple near Kollam in Kerala has turned the spotlight on the safer practices in temples in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Woman mauled to death by lion in Gujarat's Amreli Ahmedabad, Apr 11 () A 50-year-old woman was mauled to death by a lion at a village in Gujarat's Amreli district near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, a forest official said today. SPG announces first Patidar job fair In a bid to provide employment to agitating Patidars amid the quota cry, Sardar Patel Group (SPG), on Sunday, announced intentions to hold a massive job fair at GMDC ground on May 29. SPG office-bearers are expecting more than 20 lakh community members at the venue. Teenage car mechanic held for Iskcon flyover death A 19-year-old car mechanic was held by investigators at N Division traffic police station for causing the fatal accident at Iskcon flyover on Saturday, where a 38-year-old bike rider had fallen off the bridge after getting hit by the SUV driven by the mechanic, and had lost his life. The teen told police that he had taken the SUV on a test drive after repairs, when the incident took place. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU dept of ancient history celebrates its foundation day Only 67% Aadhaar card enrollment in Allahabad dist 229 Sangam residents taking a swig off zodiac cup for immunity Desire to drink literally to their health and well being is driving many to astrologers for advice on what they should consume suited to their zodiac sign and natal chart. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Damodar takes a dig at young mins Pvt college teachers join Plus II evaluation work Evaluation of Plus II answer sheets picked up steam as private college teachers joined the process after six-day boycott.The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) claimed that the results will be declared on time. 12 test positive for jaundice in Jharana The number of jaundice patients at Jharana Basti near the chief minister's residence under ward 53 of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) touched 50 on Sunday.It was 38 till Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Instagrammers' tryst with nature at Van Vihar At the break of dawn on Sunday morning, a group of around 50 shutterbugs assembled at Van Vihar National Park to attend first 'Instameet' of IG World Club, official Instagram community. BMHRC gets seperate budget of Rs 140 cr, DHR hints at autonomy Madhya Pradesh loses yet another tiger Madhya Pradesh has lost yet another tiger on Sunday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Congress expels Jagmeet Brar Chandigarh, April 11 (IANS) The Congress on Monday expelled its senior leader Jagmeet Brar - who had recently commented that the AAP was gaining ground in Punjab -- from the party's primary membership. Punjab's Unaided Colleges Association demand govt to release funds for post matric scholarship scheme of SC/ST students Punjab's Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) has requested the state government to immediately release the funds meant for Post Matric Scholarship scheme (PMS) for SC-ST students in the state. Why this Sikh cartoonist sends postcards to Donald Trump More Chandigarh News»

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