[wanabidii] News Digest: Dabur India Q1 net up 24% at Rs 261 crore

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		Wednesday, July 29, 2015
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		Business
		Dabur India Q1 net up 24% at Rs 261 crore FMCG major Dabur India on Wednesday reported 23.86 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 261.11 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2015-16, mainly on account of robust sales. Maruti eyes selling 2m cars a year by 2020 Auto major Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) plans to accelerate new product launches in the country in line with its vision of selling 20 lakh cars per annum by 2020. TVS Motor to launch new models Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Co Ltd said on Wednesday that it has lined up a slew of launches over the next six months. More Business News»

		Environment
		Two new species of spiders found in Mumbai A team of young naturalists has discovered two spider species at Aarey Milk Colony. 15 Gharials to be released in Beas belt to boost tourism Punjab government on Tuesday announced that 15 Gharials will be released in the Beas belt as part of its plan to make it a habitat of the species. 'Investment flows can't be treated as climate finance' India today said investment flows — which can have green benefits — cannot be treated as climate finance, that should ideally come from public funding or there should be a subvention for industries to adopt climate-friendly technologies. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan police kill leader of anti-Shia militant group Pakistani police killed the head of the banned sectarian group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi on Wednesday as he attempted to escape as he was being moved between prisons, police said. Trump's lawyer sorry for mistaken claim on marital rape An attorney for Republican presidential contender Donald Trump apologized on Tuesday for making the incorrect assertion that "by the very definition, you can't rape your spouse.". Kerry implores Congress to back Iran nuclear deal " Secretary of State John Kerry warned skeptical lawmakers not to nix the contentious nuclear deal with Iran, insisting that it includes strict inspections and other safeguards to deter cheating by Tehran. More World News»

		Science
		Plants send animal-like signals when under threat In a new finding, scientists have shown that when plants encounter stress they use signals normally found in animals. This is all the more startling because plants do not have nervous systems or brains like animals. French archaeology students find 560,000-year-old tooth The tooth was found last week during excavations at Tautavel, one of Europe's most important prehistoric sites, where about 40 volunteers are working under the supervision of scientists. NASA orbiter ready for Mars lander's arrival in 2016 With its biggest orbit manoeuvre since 2006, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is preparing for the arrival of NASA's next Mars lander called InSight next year. More Science News»

		Technology
		How to prepare for your upgrade to Windows 10 Windows 10 comes with new features that make it an attractive upgrade. TCS, Infosys, Wipro lost over 1,00,000 employees in four quarters India's $146-billion information technology (IT) industry is consistently hemorrhaging more people than ever before. OnePlus 2 first impressions OnePlus calls its new smartphone the ‘2016 flagship killer’ and says it competes with next year’s smartphones. We spent some time with the new OnePlus 2 and here are our first impressions of the phone… More Technology News»

		Education
		AP govt to introduce Japanese language courses in 3 varsities With the Japan government agencies and private companies showing interest in investing in Andhra Pradesh and joining the development of the state capital, Japanese language courses are being introduced in three major universities in the state. Observe millennium anniversary of Chola king: HRD to education bodies Against the backdrop of a call from RSS to celebrate the millennium anniversary of the Rajendra Chola I, the great king of the chola empire, HRD ministry has asked schools and colleges to organize programmes on the campuses. Sex education: Hey! Parents! Don't leave them kids alone Parents have a major role to play when it comes to counselling and guiding children. But counsellors and psychiatrists, who deal with child abuse, state that in several cases they found that parents are not able to communicate with children, often pushing them into a shell. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Kin of blast victims demand Yakub to be hanged Tushar Deshmukh, son of 1993 blast victim called on Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to press his demand that Yakub Memon should be hanged. New law to seize property of corrupt officials The state government announced that it will come up with a new independent law state legislative winter session (December) to seize the property of corrupt officials. Croc loses its way in Bhandup, rescued in 5-hour op A full-grown crocodile was rescued from the complex of the water purification plant at Bhandup early on Wednesday morning. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Trip delayed: Chaos outside Metro Entering the Laxmi Nagar Metro station is a Herculean task. Gramin Sewa vehicles parked along the pavement leading to the station entrance leave hardly any space to cross over. Fire doused after 2 hrs, 28 rescued A major fire broke out on the seventh floor of a commercial building at Netaji Subhash Place in northwest Delhi on Tuesday afternoon. Multilevel parking lots elude South Delhi South Corporation’s promise to operationalize three multilevel parking facilities in south Delhi by July-end falls flat. When TOI visited the sites in Hauz Khas, Munirka and Kalkaji, it found that the underground parking lots are nowhere near completion. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Governor Vajubhai R Vala refers BBMP bill to President Congress government's strategy to postpone the Aug 22 BBMP polls has hit a roadblock. Lokayukta goes on leave for 20 days as son is produced in court Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Y Bhaskar Rao is in no mood to give up his post as yet, notwithstanding the fact that his son Y Ashwin was arrested for allegedly running an extortion racket from the portals of the institution. SIT gets 10 days to question Ashwin A special Lokayukta court in Bengaluru on Tuesday remanded Yerabeti Ashwin, son of Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Y Bhaskar Rao, to 10 days in police custody . More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Kalam's unrealised 'Nag' missile dream to become reality next year One unrealized dream of 'Missile man' A P J Abdul Kalam who died on July 27, will become a reality next year. Villagers spend 1 lakh to get rid of monkeys Fed up with the monkey menace, residents of Venkatapuram village in Devarakadra mandal have taken matters into their hands to get rid of the simians that have made their lives miserable over the past two months. AP govt decides to grant autonomous status to CRDA In a major policy decision, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to grant independent status to the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) and de-link it from the municipal administration and urban development department. The move is set to bring changes in the administration as majority of issues concerning the development of the new capital will be dealt by the CRDA independently. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Abdul Kalam's mortal remains reach Rameswaram, thousands gather to pay homage Tamil Nadu ministers, including finance minister O Panneerselvam, and relatives of Kalam received the body at the Mandapam Camp. Pamban Bridge was Abdul Kalam's nostalgic link to past “I loved Pamban,” said former President A P J Abdul Kalam as he inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Pamban Rail Bridge on January 28, 2014.   Tamil Nadu Governor, others pay homage to Abdul Kalam at Madurai airport Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah and several other dignitaries paid homage to late President A P J Abdul Kalam when his mortal remains were brought here from New Delhi on Wednesday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		HC begins hearing of Naroda Patia appeals A division bench of Gujarat high court comprising Justice Mohinder Pal and Justice R D Kothari on Tuesday began hearing the appeals in the 2002 Naroda Patia massacre case. Science notables will pay homage to Kalam today The scientists' community of the PRL and the Space Applications Centre, Isro, will congregate on Wednesday to pay homage to former President and colleague, APJ Abdul Kalam. Spike in dengue cases, outbreak fears rise The sting of the mosquito is already getting sharper with the rising number of dengue cases stoking fears of a possible outbreak in the coming weeks. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Remembering a teacher, scientist and a philosopher People from all walks of life, including students, lawyers, social activists and leaders of various political parties expressed grief and remembered the contribution of APJ Abdul Kalam. Roadside eateries a major source of infections Anurag Nepali had recently joined the Allahabad University as a student. After a few initial days of euphoria, he was faced with harsh reality in an unknown Sangam City. Continuously plagued with an upset stomach, he contacted a doctor and was diagnosed to be suffering from food poisoning caused by consumption of food from open eateries. 8 BTC trainees selected on fake marksheets District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) principal has lodged a police complaint against eight aspiring teachers for allegedly procuring admission in BTC through fake marksheets. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		A meet with Kalam and Sudarsan shot to fame Fate smiled on the glob-trotting sand sculptor Sudarsan Pattnaik only after his meeting with APJ Abdul Kalam in 2005. People's President called Deogarh writer to thank him for letter On the afternoon of March 25, 2007, Pintu Mahakul received a call.When he answered the phone, he was taken aback at what he heard. Kalam was down to earth: Physicist His humility and simplicity were ingrained in his personality and he was not the one to change his body language according to place and situation, reminisced eminent physicist Trilochan Pradhan of his moments with former president APJ Abdul Kalam. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Govt sanctions Rs 429.24cr to install CCTVs in 62 cities Cabinet pays homage to Kalam, Gurdaspur terror victims Management programme for BHEL executives begin The 2nd General Management Programme-ADITI for E-5 level executives of BHEL was attended by executives from various units and power sector sites of the company. Tigers stray near Bhopal as Ratapani reserve notification delayed Tiger conservationists believe that had Ratapani been notified as a tiger reserve by now, frequent tiger sightings at Bhadbhada which has become a cause of concern would not have happened. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Hip replacement which would help in squatting At the age of 25, any young boy would think of building a career, marriage or a beautiful life that lies ahead. However, Devinder Singh from Chamba, who is just married, has gone through a Total Hip Replacement surgery. Haryana whistleblower Chaturvedi win Ramon Magsaysay award Haryana’s whistleblower IFS officer has been chosen for this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for his exemplary integrity and courage in public life. Ludhiana boy shares notes from Kalam's last audience Aditi Goel | He knew his first date with India's missile man would be a memorable one, but had never imagined it could be the last public appearance of India's favourite scientist. More Chandigarh News»

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