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		Wednesday, July 22, 2015
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		Business
		Gold futures slide further amid weak global cues Gold fell by Rs 108 to trade at Rs 24,689 per 10 grams in futures trade today, largely in line with a weak trend overseas. Axis Mutual Fund aims to mop up Rs 600 crore Axis Mutual Fund plans to mop up between Rs 500 crore and Rs 600 crore through Axis Equity Saver, a multi-asset open-ended equity fund, to be launched later during the month, a senior official said here today. Greece to vote on second bailout bill in test for Tsipras Greek lawmakers are on Wednesday set to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Athens is to receive its third huge international bailout, in a key test of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' authority. More Business News»

		Environment
		Parliamentary panel flags Mumbai's weak links A parliamentary panel has flagged a number of environment-related issues which, it found, have been causing damage to Mumbai and Visakhapatnam and asked the Union environment ministry and respective state governments to take up urgent steps for improving infrastructure and strengthening pollution mitigation measures in these two coastal cities. Par panel concerned over pollution in Taj Trapezium Zone A parliamentary panel has voiced concern over industrial pollution in the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority area "adversely" affecting the Taj Mahal. Plantation drive in Delhi begins in earnest, target is 5L With the first few showers already moistening Delhi’s otherwise arid landscape, the forest department has started its annual plantation drive. More Environment News»

		World
		'Archie' cartoonist Tom Moore dies in native El Paso Tom Moore, the 'Archie' cartoonist who brought to life the escapades of the freckled-face, red-haired character, has died in Texas. He was 86. US: Video shows arrest of black woman who died in jail Texan authorities released footage Tuesday showing a white police officer, during a routine traffic stop, argue with and arrest an unarmed black woman who later died in jail. Talks resume on Myanmar ceasefire deal The Myanmar government and armed ethnic minority groups resumed critical talks on Wednesday to reach a nationwide ceasefire agreement that would end six decades of fighting before an upcoming general election that threatens to upend hard-won progress toward a deal. More World News»

		Science
		'White coats used by doctors spread infection' Doctors and medical students in India should stop wearing white coats, argues a doctor in The BMJ this week. Isro plans mission to Venus Men are from Mars, women are from Venus they say . Now, Isro has decided to explore both the planets. After the hugely successful Mars Orbiter Mission, which completed 300 days in the Martian orbit on Tuesday , India is now planning a mission to Venus. NASA probe finds second mountain range in Pluto's 'heart' The New Horizons probe has found a second mountain range situated between bright, icy plains and dark, heavily-cratered terrain on the lower-left edge of Pluto. More Science News»

		Technology
		8 cheapest 4G smartphones in India If you primarily use your smartphone for accessing the internet, you’d be delighted to know that 4G is all set to mainstream this year. Here’s a look at 8 4G phones that you can buy without burning a big hole in your pocket… Micromax Yu Yureka Plus vs Lenovo K3 Note Apple posts another record quarter, but forecast weak While the iPhone is the engine of Apple's current success, many analysts and investors see the sleek new smartwatch as an important indicator of the company's ability to produce new products. More Technology News»

		Education
		AIDS awareness to be made mandatory in Kerala schools Kerala government has decided to make awareness about dreaded disease AIDS mandatory among school students of class 8 to 12, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said. Delhi University will promote all 2nd-year students The upheaval in Delhi University’s undergraduate courses continues for the third year. Online payment of fee in Allahabad University from today llahabad University will make available the facility of online submission of annual fee from Tuesday. The facility would provide much needed relief to thousands of students who had to spend hours standing in serpentine queue at the counter to submit fee. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CR to run unreserved special trains between Bhusaval and Pandharpur for Ashadi fair Central Railway (CR) will run 2 Unreserved special trains between Bhusaval and Pandharpur to clear the extra rush of pilgrims attending Ashadi fair being held at Pandharpur. Net office absorption for top eight India cities will be recorded at 36.5 million sq ft by end 2015 Net office absorption for top eight India cities will be recorded at 36.5 million sq ft by end 2015, said the latest market report by global real estate consultants Cushman & Wakefield. Senior citizen held for circulating fake currency A senior citizen was arrested by the Goregaon police on Monday for circulation of fake currency. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Authorities find a minuscule number of diesel vehicles entering Delhi polluting Another hearing went by in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) with authorities arguing against any clampdown on vehicles to counter air pollution in the city. Delhi Police bus tried to run me over: AAP leader An AAP delegation will meet Delhi LG Najeeb Jung on Wednesday evening after party's Delhi chief Dilip Pandey alleged that a Delhi Police bus tried to run over him. Parliamentary panel flags Mumbai's weak links; Urges environment ministry to take urgent anti-pollution steps A parliamentary panel has flagged a number of environment-related issues which, it found, have been causing damage to Mumbai and Visakhapatnam and asked the Union environment ministry and respective state governments to take up urgent steps for improving infrastructure and strengthening pollution mitigation measures in these two coastal cities. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Government asks Bangalore Club to vacate within a week The 148-year-old Bangalore Club may have to relocate to a new address within a week. The revenue authorities have ordered the club to surrender the 13-acre plot on Residency Road on which it stands because it has failed to prove its ownership. Lokayukta case: SIT scalps 1st big wicket as extortion case gets murkier Lokayukta Justice Y Bhaskar Rao's son Ashwin allegedly demanded a %Rs 25-lakh diamond necklace from JD(S) MLC TA Saravana as bribe to stall a disproportionate assets case three months ago. Lokayukta case: Bizman made calls, took money, say cops Twenty-three days after it was set up to probe the Karnataka Lokayukta extortion scandal, the special investigation team (SIT) on Tuesday made a breakthrough by arresting a 30-year-old Bengaluru businessman. Ashok Kumar of Rajajinagar was produced before the Lokayukta special court on Tuesday evening. The court sent him to 10 days' police custody.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh offers beggars Rs 5,000 to stay away from river festival The Andhra Pradesh government has come up with a novel scheme to keep beggars away from the crowded ghats where Godavari Pushkaralu is now being held — they’ve been told to take home Rs 5,000 as compensation for loss of income and steer clear of the once-in-144-year event. Singapore firms to bid for Amaravati construction With the master plan for the AP capital Amaravati having been completed, the focus now shifts to its construction. According to sources, Ascendas-Singbridge and Sembcorp Development, two of Singapore’s developers, are likely to bid for the capital development. Fund-starved AP govt opens purse strings for contractors The state may be starved of funds, but that does not appear to come in the way of the TDP regime bestowing a Rs 1,000 crore payment to irrigation contractors towards what it calls cost escalation. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kingfisher airhostess death: Chennai amusement park hands over Rs 25 lakh compensation to victim's mother Three years after a 20-year-old airhostess hailing from Nagaland died in an accident at an amusement park in Chennai, her 60-year-old mother was given a cheque for Rs 25 lakh on Wednesday. Activists of dalit outfit attack Madurai theatre screening Baahubali Activists of a dalit outfit on Wednesday hurled petrol bombs at a theatre in Madurai screening the Tamil version of the Telugu movie “Baahubali.”  NGT appoints nodal officer to inspect buildings constructed without environmental clearance The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal New Delhi has appointed the state director of environment as nodal officer of the five-member committee to inspect the building projects, which had been constructed without environmental clearance. It also warned the authorities of contempt proceedings if its directions were not followed. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amdavadis socialize over pets You've heard of pet parties and pet spas, however, these have now given rise to socializing amongst a lot of people ­ yes you read right ­ all those who thought that the city offers no scope to meet new, like-minded people, probably aren't pet parents. More in Ahmedabad slip into abyss In 2010, the suicide rate - the number of suicides per 1 lakh population - in Ahmedabad was 10.3% with 464 people killing themselves in the city. Giant-killer Chetan scores big win Another Ahmedabad tennis player who brought laurels to the city is Chetan Gadiyar. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		2 headless bodies found in Kachar Panic gripped Mubarakpur village and adjoining areas under Nawabganj police station on Tuesday following recovery of two beheaded bodies in Kachar area on bank of Ganga. Lack of coordination hits mid-day meal's milk plan Mid-Day Meal authority’s initiative to replace kheer with milk every Wednesday faced a major roadblock on the day of inception on July 15. Reports revealed that only 42% students received protein diet on the first day. AU starts admission even as hostels report shortage of rooms The Allahabad University has invited applications for hostel accommodation even as there are reports of shortage of vacant seats in AU hostels and other trusts. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Consult us on mega power project: State to Centre The state government has raised objection to the standard bidding document (SBD), prepared by the Union power ministry, to go for a fresh bidding for the proposed ultra mega power project (UMPP) at Bhedabahal in Sundargarh district. Naveen asks MPs to strengthen infra in rural areas After the Nabakalebara Rath Yatra began smoothly, barring a minor stampede, the ruling BJD has shifted its focus to the three-tier panchayati raj institution (PRI) elections likely to be held in 2017. 36 unsafe school bldgs in city still not repaired The school and mass education department identified 36 schools as unsafe in the city before the monsoon, but these are still running, posing life risk to students as well as teachers. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Anti-harassment legal bill tabled, Congress cries foul In the midst of Vyapam scam controversy, Shivraj Singh Chouhan government on Tuesday introduced the Tang Karne Wali Mukaddamabazi (Nivaran) Vidheyak – Prevention of Harassing Legal Practices Bill 2015 —in the state assembly on Tuesday. Government decided to pass this law at a cabinet meeting two months ago claiming it would “curb blackmailers from continuously disrupting developmental works and wasting the time of law courts.” Vyapam questions being censored: Cong Are questions related to Vyapam scam sent to Vidhan Sabha secretariat being censored before they are raised in Question hour? If Congress MLA Ramniwas Rawat is to be believed, it is true. He alleged his question on Premchand Prasad, an accused in Vyapam scam and long-time personnel assistant to chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was censored. CM wants to give 'Vyapam' a new name Stung by word Vyapam that brought disgrace and infamy to Madhya Pradesh government, it is now contemplating rechristening of the board. Vyapam or MP Vayavasayik Pravesh Pariksha Mandal will be named M P Pravesh Evam Bharti Pariksha Mandal (MP Entrance and Recruitment Examination Board). A special cabinet meet has been convened on Wednesday to discuss the renaming of the board and taking consent of all the ministers. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bomb hoax at Shahabad station in Kurukshetra district A bomb was found by a railway official near Shahabad Markanda station in Kurukshetra district. Later, it was removed by bomb disposal squad at 10:38am. Release of Sikh detainees not under jurisdiction of state government While stating that release of Sikh detainees was not under jurisdiction of state government , chief minister Parkash Singh Badal advised the leaders leading agitations in support of release of Sikh prisoners to study the law and read the direction of Supreme Court (SC) and help state government to maintain hard earned peace. Jathedar slams police action, seek release of arrested Sikhs Condemning the police action in shifting of Surat Singh Khalsa to hospital from his house at Hassanpur village in Ludhiana, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on Tuesday said, "Chief minister Parkash Singh Badal is taking the required action in securing release of Sikh political prisoners from jails but there are legal complexities it is necessary to take opinion of legal experts." More Chandigarh News»

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