[wanabidii] News Digest: China industrial output up 6% on year in April: govt

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		Saturday, May 14, 2016
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		Business
		China industrial output up 6% on year in April: govt The Chinese government said that China's industrial output rose 6.0 per cent in April, moderating from the previous month. Retail sales rose 10.1 per cent on the year in April, while fixed asset investment rose 10.5 per cent in the January-April period. Japan PM to delay tax hike over economy fears: report Japanese PM Shinzo Abe plans to delay the hike of sales tax, on the assumption that boosting it might hurt the Japanese economy, as the last such rise had pushed Japan into recession. The duration of the delay still remains unclear. Six PSU banks report Rs 7k cr loss as defaults mount Nearly Rs 7,000 crore of fourth quarter losses reported by six public sector banks on Friday showed that the bad loan problem for banks is far from over. More Business News»

		Environment
		World's smallest porpoise near extinction in Mexico Environmentalists have warned that Mexico's vaquita marina, the world's smallest porpoise, is close to extinction as the government reported that only 60 were found late last year. The population has dropped dramatically despite a ban on fishing gillnets blamed for the vaquita's death. WHO report does not give right picture: Experts UN warns of rising air pollution levels in cities The agency, hoping to raise awareness and highlight national efforts, said its database now shows more than 4 in 5 urban dwellers worldwide live in cities that don't meet WHO air quality guidelines, 98% in poorer countries and 56% even in high income countries. More Environment News»

		World
		US, Russia step up war of words over missile shield Russia's President Putin warned Washington that Moscow will consider measures to "end threats" from the American anti-missile systems in Europe. US President Obama replied hours later, warning Russia about its military build-up in northern Europe. US committed to maintaining 'vital' ties with Pakistan The Obama Administration said on Saturday that the US is committed to maintaining its "important" relationship with Pakistan, as the two countries share threats and concerns. This statement came amid reports of strains in bilateral ties. German intelligence warns of Russian cybersabotage The agency said that Russian intelligence agencies appear to be behind electronic espionage known as the “Sofacy/ATP 28” campaign. Another campaign, codenamed “Sandworm,” that it said appeared to be aimed at sabotaging universities, telecoms firms and energy companies. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists identify protein to treat miscarriages The pioneering study shows that a protein called Syncytin-1, which was the result of a viral infection of our primate ancestors 25 million years ago, is first secreted on the surface of a developing embryo even before it implants in the womb. Rare blue galaxy may shed new light on Big Bang The galaxy nicknamed Leoncino, or "little lion," located in the constellation Leo Minor, contains the lowest level of heavy chemical elements ever observed. Since, the elemental make-up of metal-poor galaxies is very close to that of the early universe, this will aid in the study of Big Bang. Forbidding internet use not good for your kids: study An observational study in Washington has found out that allowing teenagers to develop their own coping mechanisms for online risk situations is a better strategy rather than banning their internet usage altogether. The study observed 68 kids over a period of 2 months. More Science News»

		Technology
		4 tips to prevent data theft on Android phones If you've bought a new Android phone; have set it up with your Google account; down loaded a few apps such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and even logged in, your data is already at risk. Meizu M3 Note review: High on design, low on performance Chinese smartphone maker Meizu recently launched a new budget handset in the Indian market – the M3 Note. 7 gadgets to turn your home into a 'smart home' Bill Gates's house, Xanadu 2.0, in Medina outside Seattle, is probably the earliest smarthome we know of. More Technology News»

		Education
		'Introduce NEET in engg courses, but keep students in mind' The National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) has been made mandatory for entrance to medical colleges. CHSE Plus II science results out A record 80.80% students cleared the Plus II science examination, result of which was published on Friday. IIM Calcutta alumni celebrate annual alumni congregation More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Powai Bengalis to celebrate Tagore's birthday The Powai Bengali Welfare Association (PBWA) will celebrate the 166th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore with a two-day cultural and food show at Hiranandani Gardens this weekend. Indian b-boying artiste to compete in Japan Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Mumbai-based Abdul Shaikh, aka B-Boy Abdul, who clinched the title of Red Bull BC One India Champion 2016, will now represent the country at the Red Bull BC One World Finals in Japan later this year. Big B asks fans to hop on 'TE3N' express Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) With a special campaign - Te3n It Around -- megastar Amitabh Bachchan has asked fans and audiences to join the journey of "TE3N" by coming up with innovative ideas for the promotion of the forthcoming film. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Parrikar sets $2 bn target for defence exports in two years New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said he has set a target of raising defence exports to $2 billion in the next two years and the offsets clause will help in this. Target to raise India's defence exports to USD 2 bn: Parrikar New Delhi, May 14 () Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the government will take into account the concerns while forging strategic partnership in the critical sector and set a target to raise India's defence exports to USD 2 billion in the next two years from the current over USD 330 Journalist Pushp Sharma arrested over 'fake' RTI query Pushp Sharma, the Milli Gazette journalist who reported that the AYUSH ministry was denying jobs to Muslims in a 'fake' RTI query was arrested by Delhi Police today. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sex-offenders' dossier kicks up a sharp debate 42 nursing schools in Karnataka shut doors this year BDA engineer bribed CM with Hublot: ACB plaint More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP government sets up 5 camp offices, 2 other offices for Naidu in 2 years With yet another ‘residence camp office’ for chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad, the financial burden for frequent change of offices and CMO now stands at Rs 80 crore. This is Naidu’s fourth camp office in Hyderabad. People called to `bond with trees' at KBR Park NTR varsity bars 27 medicos from May exam More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu election: Jayalalithaa says AIADMK will have a landslide victory Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa on Saturday exuded confidence that her party will have a landslide victory in the May 16 assembly election. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED AT 0830 HRS IST: Chennai May 14 () A low pressure area is very likely to form over southwest Bay off Srilanka coast during next 24 hours. It is likely to become well marked low pressure area and subsequently concentrate into a depression during subsequent 48 hours over the same area. People don't believe in AIADMK's free power promise, Kanimozhi says DMK women's wing secretary Kanimozhi on Saturday attacked AIADMK’s poll promise of providing free electricity to 78 lakh households in Tamil Nadu and asked why the state government had increased electricity charges twice in the past five years if it could give power free of cost. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat government reveals new monetary provisions for citizens The state health department has brought out fresh provisions to curb delays in monetary help to be provided to needy patients. Under this provision patients who submit claims between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh the applications can be processed by the administration department of the health ministry. Elderly man dies in Ahmedabad-based VS hospital; family alleges negligence of doctors An elderly man died in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) run Vadilal Sarabhai hospital in Paldi area here due to lack of treatment, alleged relatives of the deceased. Minister hopeful of some solution over NEET issue Education minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and health minister Nitin Patel, are hopeful that the centre government will work out a formula for this year to keep NEET away or will do something to hold the examination in the local languages. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks information on IPL matches in Kanpur Hearing a PIL that challenged holding of IPL matches at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur on May 19 and 21, the Allahabad high court on Friday directed the state counsel to provide information in this connection. 'Overworked' teachers refuse to serve mid-day meal The Uttar Pradesh mid-day meal authority's plan to serve food to schoolchildren of 55 drought-hit districts in summer vacation is being opposed by the ones supposed to serve them: their teachers. Justice Shukla appointed acting CJ A senior judge of the Allahabad high court, Justice Vimlesh Kumar Shukla, was on Friday appointed as its acting Chief Justice after Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's elevation to the Supreme Court. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha CM seeks PM Modi's intervention to save Shri Jagannath temple Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal intervention to save the Shri Jagannath temple, the 12th century shrine, before any unfortunate incident takes place. Pyari thanks adversary Naveen in last RS speech For the first time ever after his unceremonious expulsion from the BJD in 2012, Rajya Sabha member Pyarimohan Mohapatra thanked chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday, sarcastically though. Rights panel noticeon hosp power cuts The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has issued a notice to the state government to submit an action taken report within four weeks on disruption of power supply to government hospitals in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		GNH stands on four pillars: Bhutanese minister Bhutanese information and communication minister DN Dhungyel on Saturday said that the Gross National Happiness index implemented by Bhutan was built on four pillars – socio-economic development, environment conservation, tradition & culture and good governance. MP to compensate farmers for shifting to fruit tree plantation Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday asked farmers plantation of fruit trees and promised to compensate for the losses incurred by them till the fruit production starts. Missing Delhi girl Leena Sharma found murdered in Madhya Pradesh, cops clueless The body of Leena Sharma, an ex-employee of American embassy school, New Delhi who had gone missing under mysterious circumstance after she reached Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh to settle a property dispute with her uncle, has been found on Saturday morning. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Youth murdered, body found in jute bag A 24-year old youth's body was found packed in a jute bag in the forest area behind Sector 56 in Chandigarh on Saturday morning. Teacher held for sexually harassing minor students A teacher of a government middle school here was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually harassing the minor girls studying in classes VI to VIII in Ambala Cantonment. Haryana govt notifies quota in jobs, admissions for Jats, others The state assembly had, on March 29, unanimously passed a bill providing quota for Jats under a newly carved out Backward Class (C) category. More Chandigarh News»

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