[wanabidii] News Digest: Daikin Airconditioning India plans 2nd unit

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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		Business
		Daikin Airconditioning India plans 2nd unit The Indian subsidiary of Japanese air-conditioning major Daikin Industries Ltd, Daikin Airconditioning India, is planning to set up its second manufacturing unit in the country and is in 'advanced' stages of talks with a few state governments, said a company's top official here. HPCL can generate surplus without govt help The refinery project would generate cash surplus for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) even without the Rajasthan government financial assistance of Rs 3,736 crore annually to the company for 15 years. Oil prices down in Asian trade Oil prices edged lower in Asia on Wednesday on expectations that the latest US stockpiles report will show a further surge in crude reserves, worsening a global supply glut, analysts said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Groups decry whale entanglements off US coast Conservationists on Tuesday called for new safeguards for gray whales and humpbacks after a record number of the federally protected mammals got entangled in fishing gear in coastal waters off California, Oregon and Washington. NGT notice to 17 hospitals over rainwater harvesting systems Not satisfied with the functioning of rainwater harvesting system in their premises, the National Green Tribunal has issued notices to Medical Superintendents of 17 hospitals here. Diversion of 35,867-ha of forest land okayed in 2014: Govt The government has given approval for diversion of 35,867 hectares of forest land in a total of 783 cases in 2014, Parliament was informed Tuesday. More Environment News»

		World
		Police say curfew in riot-hit Baltimore working A nighttime curfew on Tuesday restored a semblance of order to badly scarred Baltimore a day after riots dragged it into the national debate over how US police treat young black men. Nepal quake survivor drank urine while trapped for 82 hrs A man pulled from the rubble of a collapsed hotel by a French rescue team more than three days after the deadly Nepal earthquake says he was forced to drink his own urine to survive. North Korea's Kim ordered 15 executions this year: Report North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the execution of 15 people, including senior officials, this year as punishment for challenging his authority, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday quoting the South's spy agency. More World News»

		Science
		Unmanned Russian spacecraft plunging to Earth: Official An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft ferrying supplies to the International Space Station is plunging back to Earth and apparently out of control, an official told AFP. New vaccine can improve HIV treatment A vaccine has been found to boost a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patient's immune system and increase effectiveness of antiretroviral drugs in a phase II clinical trial, researchers have reported. Scientists discover reset 'button' for body clock Scientists have found a molecular reset button for our internal body clock, a discovery that may allow for new treatments of sleep disorders and cognitive and metabolic abnormalities, commonly associated with jet lag and shift work. More Science News»

		Technology
		Samsung Galaxy S6 edge vs Apple iPhone 6: The big shootout Samsung’s latest flagship Galaxy S6 edge is now available in the Indian market for purchase. Gionee Elife S7 review Gionne promises that its new phone won’t be just another anorexic device and will also offer improved performance and new features. 'Samsung replaces Apple as top smartphone maker' Samsung Electronics has said it expects earnings to rise in Q2 after posting its highest profit in three quarters in January-March. More Technology News»

		Education
		Youngest IITian set for doctorate stint in US The child prodigy has graduated into a science master. He was the youngest entrant on the campus when he joined IIT, Kanpur, five years ago. Now, as 19-year-old IIT post graduate, Sahal Kaushik is heading to Stony Brook University in New York for his PhD. Dr Madhav Deo Saraswat is Scindia School's new principal Its change of guard at the Scindia School, Gwalior, one of the top boarding schools for boys in India as 48-year-old Madhav Deo Saraswat succeeds Samik Ghosh. Physics section drags down IIT (Main) score The IIT-JEE (Mains) results were announced on Monday, and the top 1.5lakh students will take up the IIT-JEE (Advanced) next month. The top score in the state has dropped to 317 this year, from 340 in 2014. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CR special train for Patna from Mumbai Central Railway will run 16 premium superfast special trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai and Patna to clear the extra rush of passengers during summer holidays. Yet no decision on nightlife - Maha again tells HC State govt has yet not taken a decision whether to malls, pubs and restaurants open throughout the night, Bombay High Court was again informed on Wednesday. Maharashtra transport minister inaugurates new RTO for Mumbai suburbs State transport minister Diwakar Raote inaugurated the new Borivli RTO this morning. It will have a new registration number - MH-47. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man held for kidnap gives cops the slip An accused kidnapper arrested by the south district police escaped from the police custody as he was being taken to the Lodhi Road police lock-up from Kotla Mubarakpur police station. The constable, who was with the accused, has been sent to district lines. Safdarjung staff says doctor molested her A 24-year-old woman employee of India’s first and premier Sports Injury Center located at Safdarjung hospital has alleged that a senior doctor of orthopedics department allegedly harassed and molested her. The complainant woman works as a data entry operator on contract. Lawyers' strike to continue till May 2 Litigants in Delhi will continue facing a tough time, at least for another four days, as lawyers of all district courts on Tuesday decided to continue their strike till May 2. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Dirty foam bubbles out of Varthur Lake A surreal sight greeted residents and commuters at Varthur Kodi junction in east Bengaluru on Tuesday morning-fluffy piles of foam covered the road. Acharya back as spl public prosecutor Four years after former advocate-general BV Acharya quit as special public prosecutor (SPP) in J Jayalalithaa's illegal wealth case, the Karnataka government on Tuesday appointed him to the same post. Cannnot send dozen names to Centre, says Deshpande The government may have shortlisted Raichur, Hubballi-Dharwad and Mysuru for setting up the IIT sanctioned for Karnataka, but lobbying by politicians is still on. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Nepal-educated Hyderabad doctors on a rescue mission “It's time to give back their debt“, say 50-odd Nepal-educated city doctors, who are keen to go to the disaster-struck Himalayan nation and serve the people during their hour of crisis. AP govt's move to take over liquor sale irks TDP leaders Several leaders from ruling TDP are up in arms over the government's decision to take over the liquor business from July 1 this year. Gulf dreams turn nightmare for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana women Hundreds of women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are being lured to the Gulf countries with the promise of being employed as maids, but are ending up getting exploited. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Isuzu signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt Japanese auto major Isuzu, which is setting up its manufacturing plant at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday to facilitate investment by its suppliers in the state under the Automobile and Auto Component Policy 2015-20. Bindu Madhavi looked gorgeous walking the ramp at the Madras Bridal Fashion Show at Le Royal Meridien in Chennai Celebrities turned out in their shimmery best and city models scorched the ramp in glamorous wedding outfits. Engineer's suicide: Madras HC adjourns hearing on former TN minister's bail plea The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on the bail petitions of former Tamil Nadu agriculture minister SS ‘Agri’ Krishnamoorthy and agriculture chief engineer M Senthil to Thursday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gold jewellery lifts Customs revenue at city airport Gold available at cheaper rate outside India continues to lure Gujarati tourist travelling to foreign destination. Nepal quake after-effect: Gujaratis cancel holiday plans The Himalayan region is a preferred destination for Gujaratis, who are looking for ways to get away from the scorching summer months. Man, LLB, turns tables on wife's rape charge An insurance agent studied law to fight rape charges levelled by his wife. Acquitted by courts, practising advocate Pankaj Chavda, 37, has now slapped a Rs 50 lakh defamation suit against his wife for implicating him and a friend in a false rape case. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		5.43 lakh students to come under Ashirwad health scheme The health department has decided to cover 5.43 lakh students between six and 16 years under Ashirwad Scheme in 2015-16. These students are studying in 3,461 schools and 3,954 anganwari centres. Meritorious student masterminds crime Kaushambi cops were shocked to realize a teenager arrested for conspiring to eliminate a 12-year-old boy in Poorav Sarira village was not only a meritorious high school student but was also pursuing class XI with physics, chemistry and math at Zila Panchayat Intermediate College in Paschim Sarira. Former BSP MP Kapil Muni Karwaria, brothers surrender in Jawahar murder case Former BSP MP Kapil Muni Karwaria and his brothers Suraj Bhan Karwaria and Ram Chandra alias Kallu surrendered before the court of additional chief judicial magistrate (ACJM) on Tuesday in connection with SP MLA Jawahar Yadav murder case. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		20 'vigilantes' held for defacing non-Odia signage Police on Tuesday detained 20 people for defacing and blackening sign boards and nameplates written in non-Odia languages on the occasion of birth anniversary of Madhusudan Das, one of the architects of modern Odisha. Puri likely to lose Nepalese pilgrims Tourism stakeholders apprehend the Saturday's catastrophic earthquake in the Himalayan country would take its toll on Nabakalebara in Puri. Place-based incentive alone may not work: Medics The state government's decision to provide place-based incentives to doctors is unlikely to improve patient care in remote areas, the medical fraternity feels. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Father of 2 caught filming bathing woman from UK in Bhopal A 19-year-old woman from the UK was allegedly filmed while bathing at a city hotel on Tuesday. Auto driver booked for sexual assault on college girl A 19-year-old college student and her sister were allegedly sexually assaulted by an auto-rickshaw driver for months in city. A case was registered at Bajaria police station on Monday. Sister of accused foils rape bid on minor A rape bid on a minor was foiled when sister of accused forced him to leave the minor unhurt. incident took place on April 23 at Idgah Hills but a case was registered at Shahjahanabad police station on Monday. More Bhopal News»

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