[wanabidii] News Digest: Need to create ecosystem to boost exports: Jaitley

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		Friday, November 27, 2015
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		Business
		Need to create ecosystem to boost exports: Jaitley Concerned over slowing global demand and declining exports, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday underlined the need for creating an ecosystem to boost shipments to the markets overseas. He asked exporters to produce quality products at competitive prices. Rupee plunges 23 paise to trade at 66.80 vs dollar The rupee continued its slide against the US dollar in early trade on Friday and lost another 23 paise to trade at 66.80 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on increased month-end demand for the American currency from importers. Sensex hits 26,000, Nifty above 7,900 The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 64 points to trade above the 26,000-mark in early trade on Friday on increased buying by investors as the December derivatives series began on a positive note. More Business News»

		Environment
		Birdwatchers spot one nearly extinct, 4 endangered species The Salim Ali Bird Count, which was revived after almost 20 years, recorded over 15,000 observations by people across 22 states. A critically endangered and four endangered species were among the 514 species spotted on November 15. 'US looking for ambitious, fair agreement at Paris climate summit' The US is looking for an "ambitious" and "fair" agreement at the Paris climate conference which accelerates the transition to clean energy and is applicable to all countries, America's top official on climate change has said. Obama hopeful of comprehensive climate deal in Paris US President Barack Obama is buoyed by the commitments made by countries that account for 90 per cent of the world's greenhouse-gas emissions and hopeful of a comprehensive agreement on climate change in the upcoming Paris climate summit, the White House has said. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey over jet Russia threatened economic retaliation against Turkey on Thursday and said it was still awaiting a reasonable explanation for the shooting down of its warplane, but Turkey dismissed the threats as "emotional" and "unfitting." City slums 'wounds' inflicted by inequality: Pope in Kenya Pope Francis visited a Nairobi slum on Friday, calling such areas "wounds inflicted" by a wealthy and powerful elite and urging Africa's governments to do more to lift their people up from poverty. Saudi Arabia to execute 55 convicted of terrorism Saudi Arabia plans to execute more than 50 people convicted of terrorism, two Saudi newspapers reported this week, in what appears to be a warning to would-be jihadists at a time of militant attacks on the kingdom. More World News»

		Science
		1 in 4 dengue patients at AIIMS didn't need blood transfusion: Study A study has concluded that nearly one out of every four dengue patients (23.2%) administered platelet transfusion during the 2013 outbreak at AIIMS did not need it. Heart patient? Cut down on sitting time If you are suffering from ailments related to the heart, make it a point to get up and move every half an hour as researchers have found that patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise. New form of gold almost as light as air Scientists in Switzerland have developed a 20 carat gold nugget that is thousand times lighter than conventional forms of the precious metal and can float on milk foam. The new gold form can hardly be differentiated from conventional gold with the naked eye. More Science News»

		Technology
		Micromax Canvas 5 review: Finally a threat for Moto G3 Micromax Canvas 5 is an impressive dual sim smartphone. But does heat up when used extensively or when the display has been lit up for a long while. Read our review to find out more. 33 Facebook tips and tricks everyone should know There's a lot you can do with Facebook. It's the app you likely spend the majority of time using on your phone, whether it be finding the latest news or staying in touch with friends. We've collected some of the best tips and tricks you may not know about. It's time to start using Facebook like a pro. Google Nexus 5X price slashed: Worth buying at Rs 25,000? With Nexus 5X available at less than Rs 25,000 now, is it finally a smartphone you should consider buying? We look at the pros and cons of buying it and how it stacks up against the rivals... More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT Kharagpur most employable in country: QS Survey IIT Kharagpur was rated the most employable institute in the country by an international survey for higher educational institutions on Thursday. It is also the only other institute apart from IIT Bombay to make it to the top 100 of the global employability rankings. Online petition seeks cancellation of Anna University semester exams The petition that was started on Wednesday garnered more than 22,000 supporters in a day. Students to recite preamble of Constitution in Nagpur tomorrow Over one lakh school students from across the city are expected to participate in a programme to recite the preamble of the Constitution of India at Yashwant Stadium here tomorrow to mark the Constitution Day. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Yuvika Chaudhary, Shama Sikander, Shraddha Sharma attend launch of Pump Room-Beer Factory in Mumbai The Pump Room-Beer Factory is a bar and lounge that offers traditional varieties of beverages in different tastes and flavours for beer lovers. Ujjwala Raut, Sonnalli Seygall, Terence Lewis attend Glam Icon 2015 at Phoenix Marketcity Kurla in Mumbai It was an alluring rendezvous at Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity Kurla, where the fashion folks of Mumbai came together to witness the grand finale of the second edition of Glam Icon 2015. It was a nail-biting grand finale as 10 male and 10 female contestants among 60 participants were shortlisted by the jury from over 3,000 registrations. Mumbai teens rape girl, circulate clip on Whatsapp The Malad police arrested four juveniles for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Class X student on November 8. The crime came to light after the survivor's aunt recieved the 12-minute clip on Whatsapp. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		2013 rioting case: AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi gets bail The court had on November 23 issued non-bailable warrant against Tripathi, the fifth lawmaker of the ruling party to be arrested, for his non-appearance. Police arrest driver of cash transit van who stole Rs 22.5 crores in one of Delhi's biggest heists The driver of a cash transit van, who ran away with around Rs 22.5 crore in Delhi's Govindpuri area, was arrested early on Friday morning from Okhla in southeast Delhi. In what was the biggest cash heist in the national capital, the driver, Pradeep Shukla, 35, had allegedly fled with the money at around 5:45pm on Thursday. Political titans to kick off Times LitFest—Delhi The capital is all set to witness a contest of ideas between the new political order and the old, as finance minister Arun Jaitley and his immediate predecessor P Chidambaram square off against a backdrop of books, ideas and literature. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Legislature ends on sour note, as opposition remain relentless on minister Anjaneya resignation The 10 day legislature session, which saw the unforseen deaths of two sitting MLAs and a bureaucrat, ended on a sour note with the BJP being relentless in demanding the resignation of Social Welfare minister H Anjaneya. Sankara Eye Foundation bags global award Bengaluru-based Sankara Eye Foundation bagged the Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) for the year 2015 in the healthcare sector. Neta's vegan daughter hosts green wedding reception Cut flowers made way for saplings and plastic cups were replaced by steel and melamine cutlery. Roses made of recycled paper adorned the stage and no bouquets were gifted to the married couple. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Drugs seized from Ghana national, 5 others A Ghana national, three local engineering students and two other accomplices were arrested by Hyderabad police for being in possession of 50 grams of cocaine and 207 stamps of LSD drugs on Friday. Flood relief: Naidu upset with central govt over 'raw deal' The NDA government has once again dashed the hopes of AP chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on flood relief assistance. Welfare schemes for ryots not enough, admits Telangana govt The Telangana government admitted before the Hyderabad high court that its welfare schemes for farmers are not enough to meet the huge challenge it faces in the districts. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras HC orders judicial probe into human rights violations at Trichy orphanage The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Friday ordered a judicial probe into the alleged human rights violations at an unregistered orphanage in Trichy district. Stalin, Anbumani hail Nitish Kumar's 'bold' decision to implement prohibition in Bihar Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Friday congratulated Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for making it clear that his pre-poll pledge of implementing prohibition in his state would come into effect on April 1, 2016. Sayonara Karashima-san: Tamil loses its overseas envoy Quite often, foreigners to a culture bring an illuminating scholarship and fresh perspective to the understanding of that culture's history . Japanese scholar of Tamil history , Noboru Karashima (professor emeritus at Tokyo University), was one such person. His death on Wednesday was quite a loss for Tamil Nadu, writes K R A Narasaiah. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		SPG conducts ASL for Kutch all-India DGP meet The Special Protection Group (SPG) for the security of the Prime Minister conducted its advance security liaison (ASL) with local police and officials of central intelligence agencies ahead of the All India DGP conference at Dhordo in Kutch. Taunting, rudeness by in-laws is mundane, not cruelty: HC The HC said that rude and uncultured behaviour and perfunctory abuses are mundane matters and they are not so serious an offence that could attract charges of cruelty on part of the in-laws. Four teenage tragedies The city woke up to the discovery of the bodies of two teenage girl students, tied together by a dupatta. T More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad as car thieves' paradise: 1044 cases reported in 10 months The city of Sangam has once again gained notoriety after registering highest (1044) cases of car thefts in Allahabad zone in past 10 months of this year. Ironically, apart from Kaushambi and Fatehpur, five out of eight districts including Pratapgarh, Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Chitrakoot have too registered 10-33 percent rise in cases of car thefts. Akademi to decide fate of returned awards on Dec 17 Sahitya Akademi president Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari said the Akademi will take a call on the fate of the returned awards on December 17. He also said that he failed to understand why authors were returning awards as the Akademi was not responsible for law and order in the country. Ram temple movement still alive in heart of countrymen, says RSS leader Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHPs) international secretary general Champat Rai said that Ram temple movement is imbued in the hearts of the people. The refusal of Faizabad district administration to give permission for voluntary blood donation on November 2 is an example to prove that fire for Ram temple is still alive in the hearts of millions and its construction is a constant process. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Chit fund firm's director held in Bhubaneswar The economic offence wing (EOW) of Crime Branch on Friday arrested a key functionary of Tresty Securities Limited, a money circulation company, on charges of duping investors of more than Rs 10 crore. BJD names Narendra Swain as party's RS candidate Senior BJD leader Narendra Swain is all set to elect to the Rajya Sabha as chief minister Naveen Patnaik announced his name for the lone seat election for which would be held on December 14. Odisha recommends NIA probe into Puri train fire The state government on Thursday recommended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the serial burning of three empty trains in Puri recently. The NIA was advised to step in after Odisha police found suspected terror link behind the ‘sabotage’ act. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Senior IAS officer caught on tape demanding bribe, MP CM orders probe A senior IAS officer and commissioner, tribal welfare, J N Malpani's act of seeking bribe from his junior sparked controversy for the officer on Friday. Senior IAS officer caught in audio demanding bribe, CM orders probe A new case of corruption shocked Madhya Pradesh bureaucracy on Friday when senior IAS officer and commissioner, tribal welfare, J N Malpani was caught in audio seeking bribe from his junior officer posted in Barwani district. MP BJP head remark 'no wave in Jhabua' sparks controversy Amid growing chorus of dissent in BJP over Jhabua poll debacle, party state president Nandkumar stunned leaders by saying BJP won 2013 assembly and 2014 Lok Sabha elections only because of `Modi wave’ but, this time there was `no wave’. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HC cancels allotment of 222 industrial plots in Rohtak The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday set aside the allotment of 222 industrial plots in Rohtak after finding huge irregularities in the allotment process adopted by the committee. Work hit at MC offices, as staff go on pen-down strike Work at the municipal corporation (MC) offices was affected following a pen down strike by employees on Thursday. No candidate backs out, Bar association all set for polls With none of the candidates withdrawing nominations for district bar elections to be held on Thursday, the stage is set for the final showdown. More Chandigarh News»

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