[wanabidii] News Digest: IEA: Global oil market to hit surplus in early 2017

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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		Business
		IEA: Global oil market to hit surplus in early 2017 Oil supply and demand will balance in the second half of 2016 after a series of unplanned production outages, but the market is expected to tilt into surplus in the first half of next year, the International Energy Agency said. India records 10-yr low in public-private investments: WB India recorded a 10-year low in investments in public-private sector in the year 2015, adding to contraction that pulled down the global investment to below its five-year average of US $124.1 billion, the World Bank has said. Know the common investing mistakes to avoid them Investors often remain captive to emotion-backed decisions, peer pressure, demostration effect and belief that a portfolio with a complex structure will always give superior return. More Business News»

		Environment
		68 nesting sites of estuarine crocs found in Odisha park Wildlife personnel in Bhitarkanika National Park have spotted 68 nesting sites of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles even as the annual breeding ritual of these reptiles has reached its peak. Wildlife officials predict that the number of nesting sites may go further up in coming days. Bengal seeks Centre's nod to catch wild elephants Ruling out any proposal to kill animals as in Bihar to save crops, the West Bengal government has sought the Centre's nod to catch wild elephants and not kill them to protect farmlands and lives of people. Bengal minister Binay Krishna Burman said wild elephants have killed over 100 people in the state last year. Beijing records highest electric vehicle registrations A total of 17,600 individual and company applicants submitted applications for EVs, about 5,000 more than the previous round, according to bjhjyd.gov.cn. Beijing plans to allow 60,000 new energy vehicles on the road this year, with 25,424 already assigned in the first two rounds, Xinhua reported. More Environment News»

		World
		London mayor takes aim at body-shaming advertising Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, has banned advertising that promotes unhealthy body image on the city's subway network. Starting next month, Transport for London will not allow advertisements that cause pressure to conform to "unrealistic or unhealthy body shape." Thousands converge on Paris to protest labour law changes Police have clashed repeatedly with violent youths on the fringes of rallies over the last few weeks and although public-sector strikes are waning, the CGT labour union said the Paris march would be the biggest show of strength for three months. China warns US on visits by Dalai Lama, Taiwan president China warned the United States on Tuesday to stick by its promises not to support any separatist activities, ahead of a US visit by Taiwan's new president and a possible meeting between the Dalai Lama and US President Barack Obama. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists find giant new planet orbiting two suns Astronomers have discovered the largest planet outside our solar system orbiting two stars, at a distance that would make it potentially habitable for people. A team of NASA astronomers made the discovery using the Kepler space telescope. Mars facing seasonal dust storms: Nasa Nasa's Mars Orbiters have for the first time revealed a seasonal dust storm pattern on the Red Planet—paving the way to improve the scientists' ability to predict the potentially hazardous phenomena for future robotic and human missions to the planet. Solar Dome project nominated for display in international expo In a unique recognition, Scientist and solar power expert Santi Pada Gon Chaudhuri’s solar dome project has been nominated for display in the Astana Expo 2017 that will be held in Kazakhstan. More Science News»

		Technology
		8 new features coming to iPhones, iPads and Macs Apple unveiled improvements to maps, messaging and its Siri voice assistant. Apple WWDC 2016: iOS 10, new features of Siri and more announced Apple made a whole bunch of announcements at its recently concluded Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2016. These include new features and enhancements across all four of its operating systems/platforms - watchOS, tvOS, iOS and OSX, which will now be known as macOS. E3 2016: Microsoft launches Xbox One S, Project Scorpio and more Microsoft Corp announced 'Project Scorpio', a new Xbox console that will support ultra-high resolution gaming and virtual reality, while also launching a slimmer version of its Xbox One console at the video game conference E3 in Los Angeles on Monday. More Technology News»

		Education
		Anna University non-autonomous colleges ranking: PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research retains top position For the second consecutive time, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, has managed to bag the top position in the academic rankings of non-autonomous colleges affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. HRD ministry invites VCs for national seminar on yoga Ahead of the International Yoga Day celebrations, the human resource development ministry is holding a national-level seminar on yoga on June 18, where vice-chancellors of all central universities would be present. TalentSprint launches digital programmes for non-metro students Career accelerator TalentSprint has launched a series of new digital programmes aimed at BTech and BSc fresh graduates and final semester students who hail from non-metros and are seeking their first job in IT sector. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Indian employees love their workplace more if they have access to cutting-edge technology: Adobe Deepak Fertilisers surges as Govt to release pending subsidy Mumbai, Jun 14 () Shares of Deepak Fertilisers ended with nearly 5 per cent gains today after the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers agreed to release about Rs 485 crore outstanding subsidy payment to the company. The scrip gained 4.52 per cent to settle at Rs 161.80 on BSE. Rajeev Khandelwal not bothered about long breaks between films Mumbai, Jun 14 () Actor Rajeev Khandelwal says long gaps between his films does not bother him. The 40-year-old actor made his Bollywood debut with "Aamir" and went on to work in films like "Shaitan", "Soundtrack" and "Table No 21". More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Slowly, women in large numbers will be part of armed forces' New Delhi, Jun 14 () In the coming years, the armed forces will see larger participation of women, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said. "This is just the beginning. Ensure proper supplies to contain food inflation: India Inc New Delhi, Jun 14 () As WPI inflation inched up to 0.79 per cent in May, India Inc called for better supply-side management to rein in the higher vegetable prices, with experts anticipating a surge in food inflation going ahead. Govt alone cannot make roads safe, onus on people too: Gadkari New Delhi, Jun 14 () Amid rising number of road accidents, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said "government alone cannot ensure safety on roads" and people should obey traffic rules. "Please do not drink and drive. Obey traffic rules. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		As angels gain wing, so do investing platforms An early-stage startup usually struggles to raise funds. Founders typically have to run after multiple angel investors, spend considerable time and effort explaining the idea, and negotiate with investors on the termsheet, the formal agreement stating terms and conditions of the investment. Before Enforcement Directorate move, Mallya sold estate to Mangaluru educationist The Enforcement Directorate attached Vijay Mallya's properties worth Rs 1,411 crore, including properties in Kodagu, about 250 km from Bengaluru, in the IDBI Bank loan default case. Urban legend - Rice, not beans, gave Bengaluru its name Benda-kaLooru is how Bengaluru came about, according to the popular belief. But here's a temple that has its own legend of why that word means `cooked rice'. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		CII, ISB, GE join hands to launch executive education prog Hyderabad, June 14 () The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), city-based Indian School of Business (ISB) and GE have joined hands to launch an executive education programme aimed at positioning and enabling compliance professionals as strategic business partners. Sorghum, millets production go up by 150 per cent More than 180,000 households were reached with new technologies that increased the production of sorghum and millets by up to 150%, at the end of a six-year project to boost food security in the dryland areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. After carbide, fruit traders turn to 'China powder' Despite the Hyderabad high court's intervention in the matter, fresh, unadulterated fruits and vegetables are still out of reach for the common people in the city. Be it due to the lack of food safety inspectors or the novel ways introduced by traders to ripen fruits, what's flooding the market still is harmful chemical-laced food. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Robbers attack financier in Chennai, steal Rs 14 lakh and 50 sovereigns of gold from his house A gang of robbers attacked a financier with a knife and escaped with Rs 14 lakh and over 50 sovereigns of gold jewellery from his house in Kalakshetra Colony in Chennai in the early hours of Tuesday. Anna University non-autonomous colleges ranking: PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research retains top position For the second consecutive time, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, has managed to bag the top position in the academic rankings of non-autonomous colleges affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Time sea police roped in fishers Marine Officers Drafted From Territorial Police Are Physically And Technically Unfit For The Job More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarati indie music takes a leap forward With the rise of urban Gujarati movies, a growing band culture and newer avenues to perform and a stronger will to make a mark on the national stage, indie musicians in Gujarat are making a mark and indie music scene is getting better. E-book tablet to be launched to popularise Mahatma's books Ahmedabad, Jun 14 () To popularise books on Mahatma Gandhi and cater to the ever-changing reading habits, a city-based trust has decided to come up with their own tablet, lending people the facility to read Gujarati and Hindi e-books published by them on the Father of the Nation. PIL challenges HC rule that only vigilance cell can probe judge's corruption A youth from south Gujarat on Tuesday filed a PIL in Gujarat high court questioning the rules of the Vigilance Cell (Judicial Department), 1986 as it prohibits any other anti-corruption agency in the state except the HC’s vigilance cell to look into a complaint against any judicial officer. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Raman Singh projects states' views at BJP national executive meet Speaking at length about various challenges being faced by the states, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has said perhaps for the first time there is a connect between the states and the Centre as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made the Central Government sensitive SP-BSP 'jugalbandi' led to UP's fall: Modi 'Exodus? We've always been here', say families said to have fled More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		24 of Odisha 'Super 30' crack JEE advanced The first batch of Odisha’s ‘Super 30’- bright yet underprivileged students imparted free tutorial for cracking IIT entrance - have recorded an impressive performance in the JEE advanced, results of which were published on Sunday. Over 2,000 weaver birds counted in Odisha Altogether 2,470 weaver birds were spotted in the state during a one-day census carried out by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) with the help of Wild Odisha and Kalinga Birds-Odisha Birds. Around 160 bird watchers, ornithologists, nature lovers and students were involved in the census across the state. 'Maoist threat' letter to Odisha governor, Raj Bhavan on toes The commissionerate of police was sent into a tizzy after the Raj Bhavan on Monday received a threat letter from an alleged CPI(Maoist) cadre in Jharkhand, asking governor SC Jamir to relinquish office within 15 days or face dire consequences. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP: Minto Hall to undergo renovation Bhopal, Jun 14 () In order to build a world class ultra modern convention centre, Madhya Pradesh government will renovate the historic Minto Hall (Old Vidhan Sabha) here without disturbing its original structure at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore. Ajwa dates are most preferred during Ramadan There are several delicacies available in the city for iftar, but despite options like mutton samosas and chicken tikka lining iftar stalls, the sale of dates is steadily on the rise. Child dies in freak accident A six-year-old girl child died in Fiza Colony of Nishatpura area on Monday. Nishatpura police said Naureen was playing with other kids on the roof of her maternal uncle's house. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Lineman thrashed by BJP leader dies in hospital Conspiracy theories galore as parties trade charges Even as the Congress and INLD have moved the Election Commission over the cancellation of 14 votes during the June 11, Rajya Sabha polls in Haryana, the situation is only muddier than before. INLD moves EC, seeks probe into invalid votes in RS polls More Chandigarh News»

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