[wanabidii] News Digest: Rupee trims initial losses, still down 4 paise against dollar

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, May 11, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Rupee trims initial losses, still down 4 paise against dollar In line with equity market, the Rupee trimmed its initial losses against the greenback, but was still trading lower by 4 paise to 66.71 per dollar on mild dollar demand from banks and importers despite lower greenback in the overseas market. Sensex tanks 337 points on revised tax treaty with Mauritius The 30-share index was 337.49 points or 1.31% lower at 25,435.04 in early trade with all sectoral indices led by metal, auto, PSU and realty, trading in the negative zone, plunging up to 1.07%. Rupee plunges 17 paise against dollar The rupee depreciated by another 17 paise to 66.84 against the US dollar in early trade today on increased demand for the greenback from importers amid appreciation in the American currency overseas. More Business News»

		Environment
		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. Wasps discovered in India named after Brad Pitt Brad Pitt's flying namesake is a tiny creature measuring less than 2 mm. While thinking of a name for the new wasp, Buntika A Butcher, from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, recalled her long hours of studying in laboratory right under the poster of her favourite film actor. More Environment News»

		World
		Turkey has killed 3,000 Islamic State fighters in Syria, Iraq: Erdogan NATO member Turkey was initially a reluctant partner in the US-led coalition against Islamic State and faced criticism in the earlier stages of the Syrian war for failing to stop foreign fighters crossing its borders and joining the radical group. Brazil on the edge as President faces suspension in impeachment vote The tension-filled day ended with smoke billowing from the fires on roads, rallies in public squares in various cities and an all-our war between the supporters and opponents of Rousseff over social networks. Bangladesh hangs Jamaat chief for 1971 war crimes More World News»

		Science
		3D virtual heart to predict sudden cardiac death risk Record 1,284 planets added to list of worlds beyond solar system New malaria vaccine offers durable protection in human trials An experimental malaria vaccine has been found to protect a small number of healthy people from infection for more than one year after immunization, says a study. The vaccine, known as the PfSPZ Vaccine, was developed and produced by US-based pharmaceutical company Sanaria. More Science News»

		Technology
		Planning to buy a Wi-Fi router? 8 things to remember Planning to buy a Wi-Fi router for your house, not sure which one to go for? Here's all you need to know before you put your money. Pornhub is offering $25K to hack its site Adult video site Pornhub is offering as much as $25,000 to hack its website and find flaws. PM Narendra Modi greets citizens on National Technology Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted citizens on the occasion of National Technology Day. Every year May 11 is observed as National Technology Day. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kerala plus two results announced: 80.94 percent candidates eligible for higher studies West Bengal board Class 10 results declared SC nullifies medical tests held by states, private colleges the three-member oversight committee, headed by former Chief Justice R M Lodha, to oversee NEET-II. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Sheena Bora case: Indrani's ex-driver seeks to become approver Mumbai, May 11 ()Lending a new twist to the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, key accused Indrani Mukerjea's former driver Shyamvar Rai today sought to turn approver, saying he wants to "disclose all truths" as he had taken part in her killing by strangulation. Directors let down Amit Trivedi's music: Vikas Bahl Mumbai, May 11 () Amit Trivedi's last three soundtracks impressed critics but the movies failed at the box office and filmmaker Vikas Bahl feels the directors did not push the music forward. Trivedi composed for "Fitoor", Bahl's "Shaandaar", and Anurag Kashyap's "Bombay Velvet". Reality shows boon for many aspiring dancers: Remo D'Souza Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) National Award winning choreographer Remo D'Souza, who is gearing up for the second season of "Dance +", says reality TV shows are a "boon to most of the aspiring dancers" and gives them exposure to showcase their talent. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		River interlinking on large scale not practical: Joshi New Delhi, May 11 () NDA government's ambitious project to inter-link rivers is not feasible on a large scale, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, who chaired a Parliamentary panel that examined the issue of Ganga rejuvenation, said today. Govt brings Bill for faster disposal of debt recovery pleas New Delhi, May 11 () Amid furore over Vijay Mallya loan default matter, the government today introduced in the Lok Sabha a Bill which provides for expeditious disposal of debt recovery applications pending before tribunals. India's petroleum consumption growth at record high New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Strong urban consumption sentiment, reversal of dieselization and lower prices are likely to have caused India's petroleum products consumption growth to touch a record high during last fiscal, American investment banker Jefferies said on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Parents unhappy with RTE allotments RTE verification fails to detect duplicate applications Villagers, conservationists strive to bring dead Kumudvathi to life, taste success Gopala Krishna, a farmer with 1.5 acres of land and two cows in Kerekottiganaruru village of Nelamangala taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, volunteers to clean kalyanis or step wells in his village. Krishna, 54, recalls that about 30 years ago, water from kalyanis was used for agricultural purposes, but dried up over the years. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Seven members of 'snake gang' get life imprisonment Hyderabad, May 11 () Seven members of the notorious 'snake gang' were today sentenced to life imprisonment by a local court in connection with a dacoity case involving a young woman in July 2014. Opposition in Telangana faces near-extinction In an indication of virtual extinction of opposition parties in Telangana due to exodus of legislators, one more Telugu Desam Party MLA is likely to defect to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi. The TRS sources said that the TDP legislators Sandra Venkata Veeraiah might join their party shortly. IPL: Hyderabad aim to extend stay on top against Delhi (Preview) Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) On a roll after three successive wins, a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim to continue their winning spree when they face Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Southern Railway to run Chennai- Ahmedabad special train Southern Railway has introduced a special train from Chennai to Ahmedabad to clear extra rush of passengers. Tamil Nadu election: BJP charges AIADMK govt with obstructing party leaders headed for Modi rally in Vedaranyam BJP on Wednesday charged the AIADMK government with obstructing Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan and the party's national general secretary Murlidhar Rao from flying to Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district to participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally despite clearance by the Special Security Group (SPG). Tamil Nadu election: Rs 98 crore seized since March 4 A total of Rs 98 crore has been seized from politicians, businessmen and others since the model code of conduct came into effect in poll-bound Tamil Nadu on March 4. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Domestic violence can't be blamed for every unsuccessful marriage: Ahmedabad court 'Crops took a hit last year, may fail again' Agricultural production in the state which dipped in 2014-15 due to insufficient rains, is likely to take a further hit in 2015-16 fear officials in the agriculture department. High Court upholds government decision on eligibility of lecturers Upholding the decision by the commissioner of higher education, the HC said, "The government owes a duty to see that the quality of higher education is maintained. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks information on private medical facilities The Allahabad high court on Tuesday directed the state government to provide necessary information regarding facilities of online registration and renewal of private doctors, private nursing homes, pathology and diagnostic centers in the state. Allahabad University V-C rues 'political interference' Allahabad, May 10 () Allahabad University vice- chancellor, who recently drew flak from BJP leaders over his handling of a students' agitation, today said "political interference" has brought the administrative machinery of the varsity to a "standstill". Hardened criminal escapes from custody Laxity on the part of escorting policemen helped a hardened criminal Vinod Pasi alias Gadau Pasi of Mundera (Dhoomanganj), carrying Rs 50,000 cash reward on his head, escape near Khuldabad road on Tuesday More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odia engineer's novel on womanhood catches fancy of young readers “Breaking Free”, a novel written by Odia engineer Neha Nayak has caught the fancy of young readers for its portrayal of a woman’s struggle, determination and triumph. 18 more eco-tourism hubs in offing for state Probe panel gets 8.96L applications Digitization of applications submitted to the Justice M M Das Commission of Inquiry probing chit fund scam is yet to be complete, finance minister Pradip Amat told the assembly on Tuesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Leopard escapes from cage, caught Triggering panic, a leopard escaped from its cage in Van Vihar National Park on Monday night. The animal was later captured after a rescue operation. Over 18k quintals of foodgrains rot in Seoni More than 18,000 quintals of foodgrain, which was sufficient to feed a city like Bhopal for more than a month, is rotting in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh. Is 'Vaicharik Mahakumbh' part of Sangh Parivar's world outreach programme? Two major political events await the ongoing Simhastha Kumbh festival in the holy town of Ujjain this week. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		39 years after, HUDA wakes up to need of allottees Nearly 39 years after its constitution and faced with dressing downs in the courts, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) has decided to constitute Consumer Redressal Forum in all the five zones ie Panchkula, Hisar, Rohtak Faridabad and Gurgaon. 'Ready to face canecharge' AAP MP Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday again attacked the Badal family. Probe drug charges against party colleague: BJP's CPS to DGP Adding more to the embarrassment of the state BJP, the party's chief parliamentary secretary Som Parkash has now written to the DGP seeking a high-level probe into the drug trade allegations against a party colleague. More Chandigarh News»

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