[wanabidii] News Digest: EU defends US free trade deal amid growing opposition

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, May 13, 2016
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		Business
		EU defends US free trade deal amid growing opposition A historic free trade deal between EU and the US could still be reached in 2016 despite growing opposition. Washington and Brussels want the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership completed in 2016 before US President Obama leaves office, though France and Germany oppose. Gold above Rs 30,000 mark on global cues, jewellers buying Bullion traders said sentiment bolstered after gold edged higher in global markets and jewellers accelerated their buying activity at the domestic market, helping the yellow metal to again cross the Rs 30,000-mark. RBI plans to get cos to borrow from bond mkt To prevent a repeat of the current situation where banks fret about tens of thousands of crores lent to a few large businesses, the RBI has proposed that large borrowers raise money by selling bonds to diverse investors. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Panel slams green ministry for failing to curb pollution CPCB fails to control pollution A parliamentary panel has pulled up the Union environment ministry and the country's national pollution watchdog - Central Pollution Control Board - for their poor performance in controlling pollution and not achieving targets to create air, water and noise pollution monitoring infrastructure. More Environment News»

		World
		Airstrikes, intel failed to foil Paris attacks plot A French newspaper says France changed its military strategy last year and started airstrikes in Syria because of concerns months before the attacks on Paris that ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud was plotting to target a concert and take hostages. US navy fires officer in charge of sailors held by Iran The officer in charge of 10 US sailors who were briefly captured by Iran in the Persian Gulf was relieved of his command, the Navy announced. Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli air strike More World News»

		Science
		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. Einstein's relativity theory still valid: study An international team led by Japanese researchers has analyzed a 3D map of 3,000 galaxies that are 13 billion light years from Earth. It found that theoretical physicist Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity is still valid. Scientists have been testting this theory since the late 1990s. More Science News»

		Technology
		Creo Mark 1 review: A promising start Useful software features and monthly updates are the primary USPs of the Creo Mark 1. But at a price tag of Rs 19,999, the Creo Mark 1 is unconvincing. Nevertheless, it’s a promising device. Indian IT companies: 9 highest-paid independent directors  Here are 9 highest-paid independent directors based on the report. Android N may not get its 'biggest feature' at launch: Report Google is said to have delayed its support for Android version of Apple's 3D Touch which was widely expected to come in the upcoming Android N version. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIM Calcutta alumni celebrate annual alumni congregation 'Common entrance tests for MBBS, BDS will go' The Medical Council of India announced that a nationwide entrance examination should be conducted for entry into these professional courses on Dec 27, 2010, which was opposed by many state governments. UGC to announce changed academic performance indicators The contentious Academic Performance Indicators (API) that had the university teaching community up in arms across the country since 2010 have been modified and made flexible. The onus is back on teaching while caps on various sub-categories of research have been removed. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sunny Leone kisses husband on camera (Movie Snippets) Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Sunny Leone, who turned 35 on Friday, is said to have introduced a no-kissing clause in her film contracts, but that clearly didn't apply to an intimate moment that she captured on camera with her husband Daniel Weber. Wrestler Narsingh Yadav justifies Rio Olympics selection Mumbai, May. Disappointing macro-data, profit booking dent markets (Third Lead) Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Disappointing macro-economic data, along with profit booking, dragged the Indian equity markets lower on Friday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		21 AAP MLAs seek personal before EC New Delhi, May 13 () Twenty-one AAP MLAs, who have been made parliamentary secretaries and are facing the risk of disqualification from the Assembly on office of profit issue, have sought a personal hearing before the Election Commission. Coal imports decline by 15% to 15.9 MT in April Reduction from 18.7 MT in April 2015 to 15.9 MT in April 2016. Sabero case: Murugappa says its chief Vellayan 'vindicated' New Delhi, May 13 () A day after Sebi ordered a 'deeper examination' into alleged insider trading charges in shares of Sabero Organic Gujarat, Murugappa group today said its Executive Chairman A Vellayan has been "vindicated" as the market regulator found no material evidence to conclude that he More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mike Powell announces comeback at 52 Bengaluru, May 13 () Confident of beating the best of today even at 52, world record-holding long jumper Mike Powell has announced that he would try to qualify for this year's Olympic Games. Congress skips 3-year rule celebrations in Karnataka Bengaluru, May 13 (IANS) In the wake of severe drought and various controversies, the ruling Congress in Karnataka has decided not to celebrate completion of its three-year rule in the state on Friday. Only 50% of passports verified by cops in 21 days in Bengaluru Vikesh M N, ended up wasting one and a half years waiting for his passport before he took the GRE examination and take his chances to study abroad. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra attracts Rs.1,800 crore tourism projects in a year Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Aiming to be the most preferred tourism destination, Andhra Pradesh launched tourism projects worth Rs.1,800 crore in 2015, officials said on Friday. We didn't play to our potential: SRH's Naman Ojha Hyderabad, May 13 () Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha has described Sunrisers Hyderabad's performance against Delhi Daredevils as "below par" and said their batsmen need to capitalise on the starts and convert them into big scores during the upcoming IPL matches. "I think its below par. Environment panel seeks detailed plan on Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati Environment minister Prakash Javadekar had assured Andhra Pradesh in February this year that all green clearances to the state’s new capital Amaravati would be given in a month’s time. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu election: Candidate detained under Goondas Act seeks parole to campaign A Goondas Act detenue, who is also an independent candidate in Thiruvotriyur constituency in Chennai, must be released on parole to do “effective campaigning” for the May 16 Tamil Nadu assembly election, his sister has told Madras high court. Campaign as if I am candidate in all seats: Jayalalitha tells party Chennai, May 13 (IANS) As a last-minute energy booster for the party cadres, AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa urged them to campaign as if she is the candidate in all the assembly constituencies. Elangovan comes out with 'swindle' theory to explain why voters accept money Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president EVKS Elangovan More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Raid on booze party: Graft accused PSI withdraws her anticipatory bail plea Police sub-inspector CB Jadeja, who is facing graft charges after raiding a liquor party in the city, on Friday withdrew her anticipatory bail application after the crime branch submitted before the court that it did not intend to arrest or interrogate her at this stage, when there is not enough evidence against him. Modi trying to undermine judiciary: Suresh Mehta Ahmedabad, May 13 (IANS) Former Gujarat Chief Minister Suresh Mehta has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to undermine the judiciary's independence. RTE: Gujarat HC stays DEO's order of slapping fine on school Gujarat high court has temporarily stayed the Ahmedabad district education officer’s (DEO) order of slapping a fine of Rs4.60 lakh on Rachana School in Shahibaug for allegedly denying admission to 11 students under the 25% quota for the poor enlisted in the Right to Education Act (RTE). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Leave it to V-Cs and govt to run institutions, says Prof R L Hangloo Amid sharp reactions following his statements on the intervention of political party leaders in universities, Allahabad University Vice-Chancellor Prof R L Hangloo said that politicians should refrain from making the campuses of higher learning institutions their playground. "Leave it to V-Cs and the government to run the institutions," said Hangloo. Ashes of Chhabi Roy immersed in Ganga The ashes of Chhabi Roy, mother of Sahara chief Subrata Roy, were immersed at Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, amid chanting of Vedic mantras on Thursday. Child-traffickers held, nine kids rescued Six of a gang of child-traffickers were arrested at Allahabad junction on Thursday.Nine children, who were being taken to Himachal Pradesh, were also rescued. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Opp SC/ST MLAs prostrate before Odisha CM in Assembly Bhubaneswar, May 13 () A day after being evicted from their dharna site outside Chief Minister's chamber, opposition SC and ST MLAs today prostrated before Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on the floor of the Assembly seeking redressal of their grievances. Temporary freeze on Posco steel project ASI rejects Rs 2.5cr proposal for Jagamohan conservation The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has turned down the request for Rs 2.5 crore to install steel structures to strengthen the beams of Jagamohan, a hall facing the sanctum sanctorum of Jagannath Temple in Puri. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		College-level counselling scrapped from this year Class 12 results are out, time for admission in college.Unlike previous years, this time college-level counselling has been discontinued.Admission process will be completed in three rounds. RTO agent, girl student commit suicide in separate incidents A 32-year-old RTO agent and a BA student committed suicide in separate incidents in past 24 hours.The incidents were later reported at TT Nagar and Nazeerabad police stations of the city. Air India terms the landing of its Delhi to Kochi flight 'a technical precautionary' Air India termed the landing of its flight from Delhi to Kochi on Tuesday "a technical precautionary landing and contrary to earlier reports, there was no smoke in any cargo hold", an Air India release said. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Jat stir: 90 officials found negligent by committee Chandigarh, May 13 () The Prakash Singh Committee report on Jat agitation has identified about 90 officials who indulged in "deliberate negligence" when violence hit Haryana, noting that in some areas "mayhem" was allowed for hours, with authorities turning a blind eye to the loot and damage. DDJAY attracting builders in Haryana Chandigarh, May 13 () Launched with an aim of providing affordable housing and keeping a check on unauthorised colonies, Haryana government's 'Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojna' (DDJAY) is attracting response from prospective builders in the state. Report on Jat agitation violence blames officials for laxity Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) The Parkash Singh Committee, set up to probe lapses into the official response to the violence during the Jat agitation in Haryana in February, has held certain police and administrative officers guilty of laxity. More Chandigarh News»

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