[wanabidii] News Digest: April-May fiscal deficit at $40.05 billion

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		Monday, June 30, 2014
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		Business
		April-May fiscal deficit at $40.05 billion Net tax receipts were at 286.51 billion rupees in the first two months of the current fiscal year to March 2014, while total expenditure was about 2.8 trillion rupees. Rolls-Royce to power up R&D in India Rolls-Royce operates two engineering centres in Bangalore along with Quest and TCS, which were established in 2005 and 2010, respectively. Sensex closes up 314 points Fall in global oil prices and optimism over the first budget of the Narendra Modi-led government pushed up the benchmark sensex on Monday by 314 points to close at 25,413.78, wrapping up oof the best quarters in recent years. More Business News»

		Environment
		Over 2/3rd Indian population still rely on dung-based fuel: UN More than two-third of India's one billion strong population continue to rely on carbon-emitting biomass and dung-based fuel to meet energy needs for cooking, according to a UN report. UN chief wants world leaders to adopt new development goals UN chief Ban Ki-moon added that governments will be expected to append their signatures to the new mandate that will help solve problems that bedevil communities globally. Jayalalithaa to head panel to preserve eco-sensitive areas Amidst growing concerns over damage to ecologically sensitive and heritage sites, the state government on Friday decided to set up a body to protect such places. The proposed Tamil Nadu Authority for Preservation of Eco-sensitive and Heritage Areas will be headed by chief minister J Jayalalithaa. More Environment News»

		World
		Syrian rebels hail declaration of Islamic 'caliphate' ISIL follows al-Qaida's hard-line ideology but place more emphasis on anti-Shia sectarianism, saying Shia Muslims and other rivals are heretics deserving death. Pak army begins ground offensive against Taliban Troops moved on Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan. Russian sailors in France for warship training A Russian naval ship carrying 400 sailors has docked at a French harbor to start weeks of training aboard a warship France is selling to Russia despite widespread criticism from its allies. More World News»

		Science
		​New 'supercooling' technology increases organ preservation time Scientists have developed a new supercooling technique to increase the amount of time human organs could remain viable outside the body. Playing violent video games may result in good behaviour Contrary to the popular belief that violent video games turn people aggressive, a new study suggests playing them may actually lead to increased moral sensitivity and pro-social behaviour in real life. Pants that let you climb up walls possible Scientists have found that the trousers in the Wallace & Gromit film titled 'The Wrong Trousers', which let the wearer walk on ceilings and walls, are scientifically possible, although you will be able to do so only for a short period of time. More Science News»

		Technology
		LG G Pro 2 review: Best high-end phablet Should you go for G Pro 2 or spend another few thousands and buy Galaxy Note 3 instead? Does the LG phablet have enough features to offer enough value for money? We find out in our review... How Apple can take its iconic earbuds to the next level Apple is one of the biggest headphones makers in the world thanks to those signature white earbuds. Facebook COO: India has potential to be largest economy India has the potential to become the largest economy in the world, Facebook chief operating officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg said. More Technology News»

		Education
		Subject wise — New Careers — Job check Choosing the right career path is easier said than done. Q & A — Fact of the matter Jonathan Flynn, professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton, UK, talks to Kanchan Gogate on the scope of a career in particle physics. STUDENT SPEAK — Why I chose physics Physics, as a stream of study, helps human beings' fundamental curiosity flow in a systematic way. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Security guard convicted for killing Mumbai-based lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha A Mumbai court today convicted watchman Sajjad Pathan for the brutal killing of lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha in August 2012. In Mumbai, women aged 16-25 top missing list Two women for every man in the 16-25 age group go missing in Mumbai, an RTI query has found. 'Fickle' NCP chief keeps heavyweight guessing A year ago, when Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar saw the visuals of the lavish wedding reception of NCP leader Bhaskar Jadhav’s son and daughter on TV channels, he said was unable to sleep. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Arvind Kejriwal won't shift to Civil Lines house Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has finally decided against shifting to the house in Civil Lines that had been offered to him by Naren Bhiku Ram Jain, son of former Congress leader Bhiku Ram Jain. 'Music trumps stem cell therapy' Having experimented with several new treatments, including stem cell therapy, researchers the world over seem to be falling back on behavioural intervention and music to heal autistic children. NDMC plans houses for AAP MLAs, MP NDMC might have a solution to Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal's housing woes. The civic agency has passed a proposal for allotting accommodation to its elected members — two MLAs and one MP — and will send it to the Union home ministry for approval. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mother's partner beats 4-year-old to death in Bangalore A four-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her mother’s live-in partner in Amrithahalli on Saturday. Cop injured as outdated rifle explodes in his hand A constable undergoing arms training at the Karnataka Police's Channapatna firing range sustained injuries when the outdated rifle he was firing exploded. These cabs put the differently abled on the fast track Deepa Maski, 28, wheels herself with ease into her office in Electronics City, a stone's throw from her home.Her powered wheelchair is good enough to take her to her workplace every day. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Alizeh Shirazi hosts her birthday bash at Olive in Hyderabad Alizeh Shirazi hosts her birthday bash at Olive in Hyderabad Rajeswari Sainath performs at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad Rajeswari Sainath performs at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad Park holds pool party at Aqua in Hyderabad Park holds pool party at Aqua in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai building collapse: Political parties blame builder, authorities Two days after an 11-storey building at Moulivakkam in Chennai collapsed, political party leaders on Monday held authorities and the builder responsible for the tragedy. Jayalalithaa seeks to compound income tax case against her Additional chief metropolitan magistrate and the economic offences court judge Dakshinamoorthy then adjourned the matter to July 24 for further proceedings. Jayalalithaa seeks to compound income tax case against her Additional chief metropolitan magistrate and the economic offences court judge Dakshinamoorthy then adjourned the matter to July 24 for further proceedings. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Open house helps students which IIT to choose Jay Desai from the city scored an all-India-rank of 971 in the JEE Advanced this year. He was torn between two choices — his area of interest, electronics, and some other discipline at an older IIT. But an open house held at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) on June 21 and 22 came as a big relief for Desai. Mudra Institute of Communications maintains gender parity yet again Mudra Institute of Communications (Mica) has yet again proved its consistency in maintaining gender equality on the campus by managing a healthy 1:1 sex ratio in the new batch. Realty slump hits sale of mills' land In January last year, Riddhi Siddhi Enterprise decided to buy 28,710 square metre land of a closed mill - Star of Gujarat Textile Mills Ltd located outside Dariapur Gate, and pledged a payment of Rs 57.58 crore. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		City jewellers turn to CCTV security to keep thieves at bay In what could be termed as an indicator of loss of faith in the capabilities of the district police, the jeweller community of the city has turned to security gadgets like CCTV to safeguard their installations. Holy month of Ramzan begins With the holy month of Ramzan beginning on Monday, every day in the month-long fasting period would start for the devout with pre-dawn Sehri and culminate with Iftaar after sunset. MDM fund hiked by 7.5% to tackle food, fuel price rise The rising prices of essential commodities including food grains and fuel has compelled the government to increase the conversion cost (cooking cost) of mid-day meal (MDM) in schools by 7.5% than that of previous year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Ganjam's one-day kings perform duty They have lost their estates, some of them palaces too, but at least once a year — on the day of Rath Yatra — they perform a royal duty. Capital drenches in festive fervour, Iskcon biggest crowd puller The capital city drenched in festive fervour as temples across the city celebrated Rath on Sunday. Double blow for Titlagarh family Alleged police torture that led to death of youth of Titlagarh town on Saturday has left the family crestfallen.His death came as a double whammy as his mother had died just four weeks ago. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Breeders con: Cheap pure bred puppies not so pure If you have purchased a dog of famous breed at dirt cheap prices, then there is a good chance that you've been duped and the canine is not purebred. Juvenile, children's homes pulled up for sub par facilities Juvenile and children's homes in the state are in shambles.Child protection services are not able to prevent deaths caused due to malnutrition. Past memorandum makes future tense for Sudarshan's 'sewadar' "I had given my statement before the court in November 2013.I don't have much to say," Mihir Kumar told TOI."I am surprised why this memorandum has suddenly surfaced, now," he said. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Laparoscopic surgery undergoes significant advancements: Expert Laparoscopic surgery, the keyhole surgery as it is commonly called for gall bladder, uterus, appendix and hernia, has undergone significant advancements. Nirbahaya warriors fight caste divide in Punjab village None of the 50-odd dalit families in Sangrur's nondescript Matoi village had ever challenged the writ of the upper castes until a group of 10 girls stood up and said enough is enough. Modi dreamt of career in adventure sports! You may have seen photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in everything, from a cowboy hat to a Sikh turban, business suit to his famed half-sleeved kurta. More Chandigarh News»

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