[wanabidii] News Digest: Lupin acquires Gavis to strengthen US presence

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, July 23, 2015
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		Business
		Lupin acquires Gavis to strengthen US presence Drug company Lupin said it had agreed to buy privately-held US generics company Gavis for $880 million to strengthen its presence in its largest market, the US. 7 Indian firms among world's 500 largest cos: Fortune Seven Indian companies, including Reliance Industries and Tata Motors, are among the world's 500 largest companies, according to a list compiled by Fortune that has been topped by retail giant Walmart. Japan trade deficit narrows 92% on jump in exports Japan's trade deficit narrowed sharply last month as exports of automobiles and electronic parts picked up while a sky-high energy import bill continued to fall, finance ministry data showed on Thursday. More Business News»

		Environment
		Kiwi bird genome decodes growth of nocturnal animals In a first, the genetic code of the endangered Kiwi bird, identifying several sequence changes that give insights into the evolution of nocturnal animals has been discovered. El Nino has affected monsoon adversely: Government The El Nino has adversely affected the monsoon in the country so far and is expected to further affect the rainfall in coming months, government today said. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		US defence chief Carter in Iraq for talks US defence secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for talks with top political and military officials on Iraq's war against the Islamic State jihadist group. Maldives to allow foreigners to own land Lawmakers in the Maldives have voted to allow foreign ownership of land for the first time, triggering concern over a possible landgrab in the honeymoon islands. China mulls allowing second child for all couples China, the world's most populous country which once strictly followed the one-child norm, is now considering allowing a second child for all couples. More World News»

		Science
		Expedition 44 astronauts reach ISS for Mars research Three Expedition 44 astronauts representing the US, Russia and Japan arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday to continue key research that advances NASA's journey to Mars. Oceans on Mars may have never existed: Study Ancient Mars never had oceans of water and could have looked more like an icy snowball than the warmer, wetter planet that many researchers have suggested, according to a new study. Zydus Cadila bets big on oncology After having established a strong presence in cardiology, respiratory and other segments, pharma major Cadila Healthcare, popularly known as Zydus Cadila, is betting big on oncology and aims to become the number one in the segment by 2020. More Science News»

		Technology
		5 new WhatsApp features you don't know about WhatsApp has just released a new update for Android smartphones that brings a bunch of new features for the popular app. Though the update has not been pushed to the Google Play Store, you can still download it from the company’s website and check out the new features. Micromax Yu Yureka Plus vs Lenovo K3 Note Apple grows faster in India than China India is proving to be quite a strong growth engine for Apple, the world’s most valuable company that sells the iPhone smartphones, iPad devices and Mac line of computers. More Technology News»

		Education
		New IIT-K students sign anti-ragging undertaking The new undergraduate students of IIT-Kanpur on Wednesday signed an anti-ragging undertaking along with other mandatory documents.  Thane students make best of waste Students of the city’s Sulochanadevi Singhania school have converted disposable plastic bottles into pots for small plants and shrubs to be kept inside the school premises. Carcinogens, banned dye found in mid-day meal Five months after the Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FSDA) took samples of spices and condiments used in preparing mid-day meals from a primary school in Khanpur, results from the food testing laboratory in Lucknow are shocking. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Police should salute MLA, MLC: Demands Jayant Patil Security personnel on entrance and inside the legislature campus should salute all MLA and MLC’s, demand made by PWP MLC Jayant Patil in legislative council, on Thursday. Legislative Council adjourned twice over Chikki scam Legislative Council adjourned twice over Chikki scam. State to amend law for adulteration crime, capital punishment The state government is positive about stern punishment for the crime related to adulteration of food, liquor, milk or medicine. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Trade involving harvesting of human organs transpiring under Chinese Communist regime Although, it may seem as if this material would come straight from the script of a horror movie, what you are about to read is no Hollywood phenomena. SC opens window for release of lifers who have served 14 years The Supreme court on Thursday permitted the states to exercise their power to remit the sentences of life convicts if they have already served more than 14 years imprisonment. Flyer missing, flight returns A Colombo-bound Air India flight had to return to IGI Airport on Tuesday afternoon when the staff realized that the plane had left with the baggage of a passenger who had not boarded the flight. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		A 22 year old Mandya man's heart beats for a 63 old Patna man In yet another heart transplant that took place in the city, a 22 year old man from Mandya, reaccelerated the heart beat of 63 year old patient from Patna. Angry club members chart out legal path Bangalore Club gets a breather with the Karnataka high court asking revenue department officials not to precipitate matters. Stick to gentlemen's agreement, says HC The Karnataka high court on Wednesday asked the state and its authorities to abide by a gentlemen's agreement visa-vis Bangalore Club. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cyberabad Commissioner suspends two cops Cyberabad police commissioner CV Anand has suspended two cops of Uppal police station for collecting `mamools' from business establishments on Wednesday. A peek-a-boo at trends to come in Hyderabad A peek-a-boo at trends to come in Hyderabad Student dies after corporal punishment by teacher in Telangana In a pathetic incident a 10-year-old girl died after she was punished by her class teacher for not doing homework. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Gandhian gives three cheers to Karunanidhi's prohibition proposal Gandhian Sasi Perumal, who has been demanding total prohibition in the state, called on Karunanidhi at his Gopalapuram residence on Thursday. My focus is on safety and cleanliness, new Southern Railway GM says Two weeks after assuming charge, Southern Railway new general manager Vashishta Johri inspected the Madurai Railway Division on Thursday. Amid prohibition debate, Ramadoss says Tamil Nadu govt is planning to open 452 elite liquor shops Citing media reports, Ramadoss said the AIADMK government's only aim was to mop up revenue by selling liquor.  More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Customs duty collection up 800%, excise by 109% in Ahmedabad zone In what could be seen as a revival of the economy, the customs and excise duty collections in the first quarter of 2015-16 in the Ahmedabad zone shot up by 800% and 109.02% respectively in comparison to same period last year. Investors move in as gold prices fall Is gold back as an investment option? Going by the sales of pure gold in the past three days, it seems smaller investors are returning to the yellow metal. Daring robbery attempt: One stabbed in the neck In a daring attempt to robbery cash van of a credit society loaded with cash of Rs 1.40 crore, two armed robbers intercepted the van at gun point and tried to run away in the same van. 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
		Sanctum sanctorum in bad shape: SJTA The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Wednesday said the sanctum sanctorum is not in a good shape. Zoo to exhibit melanistic tigers on Tuesday The Nandankanan Zoological Park will celebrate the first birthday of melanistic (black) tigers on July 28. Puri servitor allows devotee on chariot, suspended The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Wednesday suspended a servitor of Jagannath Temple and served show-cause notice to another for allegedly allowing a woman onto the chariot of Jagannath on July 20. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Burglar willing to reform if wife agrees to live with him Day after a four-member gang of burglars, in possession of valuables worth Rs 50 lakh, was busted by Habibganj police, cops on Wednesday said prime accused, during interrogation, said he was ready to earn his livelihood from a pushcart if his wife agreed to live with him. 3 medicos nabbed for ragging junior Three students of People's College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre were arrested for allegedly assaulting a junior for months at institute’s hostel in a suspected case of ragging. BJP MLA points at chappal in House, Opposition fumes Madhya Pradesh assembly on Wednesday not only witnessed unruly scenes, but also disrespectful attitude by members. As soon as members gathered in the house for the third day of monsoon session, four BSP members, including two women legislators, sporting blue aprons trooped into the well demanding resignation of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over Vyapam scam. They were joined by Congress members. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		National Commission for Minorities asks Punjab Government to implement various schemes for minorities more effectively Ajaib Singh, Member of National Commission for Minorities, has urged the Punjab government to implement various schemes started by the Centre government for the benefit of minorities more effectively. Vij hails Parineeti as face of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign A day after skipping 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' function attended by actress Pareeniti Chopra at Gurgaon, Haryana health minister Anil Vij on Wednesday tweeted to welcome her nomination as the brand ambassador of the campaign in the state. Will launch fast to protest against discrimination: Navjot Kaur Sidhu Amritsar (East) MLA and chief parliamentary secretary Navjot Kaur Sidhu of BJP is on a collision course with the alliance partner SAD (Badal) just like her husband and former MP Navjot Singh Sidhu. More Chandigarh News»

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