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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, February 12, 2016
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		Business
		Sensex rebounds 164 points to open above 23,000-mark The 30-share index rebounded by 164.44 points or 0.71% to quote above the 23,000-mark at 23,116.27 with sectoral indices led by IT, tech and FMCG, trading back in positive zone, rising by up to 0.76%. Rupee at 29-month low, sinks 7 paise vs dollar   The dollar was firm against some global currencies which weighed on the rupee, but a higher opening of the domestic equity market capped the losses, dealers said. SBI sees record Rs 20k crore loans turn bad Corporate loans of over Rs 20,000 crore advanced by State Bank of India soured and Bank of India reported a loss of Rs 1,505 crore in the quarter ended December 2015 as the RBI's move to get banks to unearth bad loans played out in quarterly results. More Business News»

		Environment
		China experts called to help pandas mate at Belgian zoo Two Chinese experts have been called in to an animal park in Belgium in a "delicate mission" to help two giant pandas reproduce, the park said in a statement. Zoo keepers had noted a change in the couple's behaviour in recent days, potentially signalling the start of a reproductive period. How climate change could slow transatlantic flights Researchers say global warming is likely to speed up jet stream winds - adding thousands of hours a year to journey times. Researchers from the University of Reading used climate models to simulate how a doubling of atmospheric CO2 would affect atmospheric winds. Dust pollution: Violators to be fined Rs 5000 Vehicles carrying construction material or demolition waste in the city will be penalized up to Rs 5,000 if they are found violating pollution norms. Until now, traffic authorities could penalize errant vehicles up to Rs 2,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act. Now the fine will go up to Rs 5,000. More Environment News»

		World
		China breached treaty by 'removing' HK bookseller: UK Britain says a missing Hong Kong bookseller was likely abducted to mainland China, and in the strongest comments yet accused Beijing of a "serious breach" of the treaty under which it took control of the city. The British foreign secretary said Lee Bo was "involuntarily removed" to the mainland.. Clinton paints Sanders' plans as unrealistic Hillary Clinton, scrambling to recover from her double-digit defeat in the New Hampshire primary, repeatedly challenged the trillion-dollar policy plans of Bernie Sanders at their presidential debate on Thursday night and portrayed him as a big talker who needed to “level” with voters about the difficulty of accomplishing his agenda. IS militants can make chemical weapons: CIA The Islamic State militant group has used chemical weapons and can make small quantities of chlorine and mustard gas, CIA Director John Brennan has said, warning of the possibility that the dreaded outfit could seek to export the weapons for financial gain. More World News»

		Science
		What happens to your body when you stop smoking The process your body goes through after stopping smoking - in the 20 minutes to 15 years after your last cigarette - has been revealed by CVS health. Around 10 million people in the UK smoke, and about two thirds of them want to stop, according to research from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH). Stephen Hawking congratulates gravitational waves discovery team, says we can 'expect many more detections' Stephen Hawking has congratulated the team behind the detection of gravitational waves - direct evidence for one of Einstein's wildest predictions. Gravitational waves discovery: India's imprint in landmark LIGO project Indian groups contributed significantly to the historic search for gravitational waves. More Science News»

		Technology
		Whatsapp, Line warned over same-sex emoticons in Indonesia  The government move comes after a social media backlash against the messaging app Line for having stickers, with gay themes in its online store. 10 email etiquette rules every professional should know Most of working professionals spend about a quarter of the work week combing through the hundreds of emails we all send and receive every day. But despite the fact that we're glued to our reply buttons, career coach Barbara Pachter says plenty of professionals still don't know how to use email appropriately. Pachter outlined the basics of modern email etiquette in her book "The Essentials Of Business Etiquette." We pulled out the most essential rules you need to know. 7 mind-blowing facts about gravitational waves What scientists discovered upon detecting these waves is nothing short of extraordinary. Check out seven mind-boggling facts about these waves: More Technology News»

		Education
		Enrolments in online courses may see surge from tier-2 cities Online education and skill enhancement is likely to see a significant uptrend this year and high number enrolments are expected from major tier-2 cities, a survey showed. It also identifies media/entertainment and IT/ITES as two industries that will constantly seek skill development in 2016. Applications invited for the 3D Design: Ceramics programme at Staffordshire University The Staffordshire University has invited applications for the 3D Design: Ceramics BA (honours) programme run by the School of Art and Design. A statement issued by the university said that the university has the most extensive ceramic facilities in the United Kingdom. Sikkim to have institute on organic farming The agriculture ministry on Wednesday approved setting up of National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in Gangtok, Sikkim, to extend research and technological support to organic farming systems in the country. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Virar corporator arrested for illegal construction on reserved plot. A Virar corporator absconding since November last year after a case of encroachment was filed against him by a government doctor has been arrested by the police. Mumbai-Gorakhpur train gets five extra coaches to cater to rush his could be good news for those travelling to north India by train. The Central Railway will attach five additional general second class coaches in 12598/12597 Mumbai-Gorakhpur Jansadharan Express on a permanent basis. Lokhandwala Saraswati Puja festivities begin today The Lokhandwala Saraswati Puja, a two-day festival, will begin on February 12 at the Lokhandwala Gardens. In its 26th year, the puja is expected to see a footfall of thousands of devotees. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Last goodbye to comet lander Philae It is time to bid final good bye to the Philae lander, a fridge-sized machine that landed on Comet 67/P on 12 November 2014, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced today. NSD opens its gates for college performances Last year, as part of an initiative to connect with the youth, director of National School of Drama, Waman Kendre, had asked his faculty and Students' Union members to see if a model was feasible where students from Delhi's colleges can find space to perform at the annual Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM). 'We were mislead': Press Club on Afzal Guru event Press Club chairman Rahul Jalali said that they were not aware about this event, adding that they were 'mislead'. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Day 3 of Times Hindustani Music Festival Pandit Ramesh Narayan and Ronu Majumdar, Taufiq Qureshi, and Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma mesmerized the audience Britannia set to increase biscuit prices next fiscal Britannia will increase prices of biscuits in the next fiscal to offset a rise in major commodity prices, managing director Varun Berry said. Day 2 of Times Hindustani Music Festival The day saw performances by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Gundecha Brothers and Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Another MLA quits TDP; Maganti in ACB crosshairs After a string of electoral defeats and defection of many of its MLAs to TRS, the Telugu Desam Party is in danger of becoming a spent force in Telangana. Will give top priority to civic infrastructure: New mayor Newly-elected mayor, Bonthu Rammohan said that he would give top priority to better civic infrastructure including roads, storm water drains and sanitation in the city. Soon, automatic water meters in Malkajgiri To audit every drop of water and generate revenue, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has decided to fix `automatic water meters' to every household in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Malkajgiri circle. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Students lend a hand for Syrian refugees Whether it is the heart wrenching story of the body of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi from Syria washed up on the shores of Turkey or the drowning of migrants en route to Europe, the Syrian refugee crisis has been making headlines every day. DMK claims credit for EC order to conduct door-to-door verification of voters in Tamil Nadu DMK on Friday claimed credit for the Election Commission’s direction to officials to conduct a door-to-door verification of voters ahead of the assembly election in Tamil Nadu. Karunanidhi appeals to striking govt employees in Tamil Nadu to join work DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Friday appealed to government employees, teachers and noon-meal workers to end their indefinite strike and join work. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Learn from China on plastic manufacturing: Ahir When it comes to plastics, India can take a lesson or two from China on how to make the most of the rising demand. GU Senate polls: Consensus on 89 seats Of the 92 Gujarat University (GU) senate seats for which elections are scheduled for February 28, the university has managed consensus on 89 seats. Now, only three seats are left for which vice-chancellor M N Patel has been working overtime to reach a compromise formula. Govt to give Vishwakarma campus to Gujarat Technological University The state government has decided to hand over the Vishwakarma Engineering College campus, spread over 90 acres, to Gujarat Technological University. For GTU to get its University Grants Commission affiliation, it will need to have its own campus. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC seeks report on lawyers' protests Taking a serious note of violent protests of lawyers in Lucknow, a seven-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday took cognizance of the matter and directed the principal secretory (home) of the state to submit his report on the matter on February 18, 2016, the next date fixed by the court for the hearing. Government considering establishing training university for teachers We are considering establishing a training university for teachers, said Minister of State for HRD, Ram Shankar Katheria. This is being thought after a meeting held with top academicians with the government wherein many steps, including the need of setting up such a dedicated training university in different states, were suggested. Around 1.25 crore devotees likely to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya With around 30 lakh devotees and pilgrims already flocked Sangam to take holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya snan scheduled on Monday, men-in-khaki on Sunday turned the entire Magh Mela campus into a fortress. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha bars MRs from promoting medicines at govt hospitals Medical representatives (MRs) in the state will no longer be able to promote medicines at the outpatient departments (OPDs) at government-run hospitals. Dead researcher was in depression: Friend A B.Tech student in Nagpur, who watched his married friend Subhalaxmi Acharya hang herself during their video call on Tuesday night, told police that she was in a depression following an altercation with another friend of hers. Police stations nodal centres in Kandhamal district The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) have decided to set up some nodal centres in police stations for the upcoming annual high school certificate (HSC) examination - scheduled to commence from February 22 - in Maoist-hit Kandhamal district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'Union Carbide did not disclose hazards before starting factory' Union Carbide corporation did not declare that it will use hazardous chemical elements when they had given proposal for setting up the factory in Bhopal, said National Disaster Management Authority founder member N Vinod Chandra Menon. Simhastha: 25 new trains on Bhopal-Guna route The railways will start 25 new trains between Bhopal and Guna railway stations while also extending few trains till Bina and Itarsi as part of its arrangements for Simhastha in Ujjain. Campaigning for Maihar bypoll ends, voting tomorrow Both ruling BJP and opposition Congress pulled out all the stops to woo the electorate on the last day of campaigning for Maihar bypolls on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		9 NIPER officials booked in crores rupees scam The CBI has booked nine top officials including director KK Bhutani of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in a scam of crores of rupees on Friday. 'We want to ensure SAD-BJP's defeat; open to all possibilities' In the 1989 parliamentary elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) emerged as the third alternative in Punjab, but could never become one.The last time it won a seat in the Punjab assembly was in 1997 when it contested alone. Punjab cops revive demand for bulletproof tractors At the peak of the Khalistan militancy era in Punjab in the early 90s, the Punjab police had ordered a unique custom-made contraption rarely used by law-enforcing agencies earlier - bulletproof tractors. More Chandigarh News»

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