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		Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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		Business
		BigBasket closes $150m fund-raise Now get a loan for hair transplant, dental braces United Breweries says no to Kingfisher airline brand More Business News»

		Environment
		First contact in decades with rare rhino in Indonesia Environmentalists have made physical contact with a Sumatran rhino on the Indonesian part of Borneo island for the first time in over 40 years, the World Wildlife Fund said, hailing a "major conservation success". The critically endangered rhino was caught in a pit trap in East Kalimantan province. 'Coal plants use enough water to supply 1bn people' Coal plants are draining an already dwindling global water supply, Greenpeace has warned, saying they consume enough to meet the basic needs of one billion people and deepening a worldwide crisis. It named China, India and Turkey as three countries that have the most planned plants on areas that are running dry. NGT seeks complete data on sewage discharged in Ganga The National Green Tribunal on Monday slammed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) over the quantum of sewage discharged in Ganga from various towns of the state and directed it to submit complete data on domestic and industrial waste released in the river. More Environment News»

		World
		New fighter jets: Japan opens talks with contractors Japan has opened talks with Western defense contractors about building a new generation of fighter jets, sources say, in what would mark an important milestone in Tokyo's strategy to maintain its air superiority over rival China. Trump, Cruz call for surveillance of Muslims Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said on Tuesday that surveillance in Muslim neighborhoods in the US must be intensified following the deadly bombings at Brussels, while rival Donald Trump suggested torturing a suspect in last year's Paris attacks would have prevented the carnage. Denver airport evacuated over security threat Denver International Airport evacuated a section of its main terminal on Tuesday as officials investigated a possible security threat, airport officials said on Twitter. More World News»

		Science
		Brain tries to forget as well: Study Interestingly, this active push for forgetting only happens in learning situations. When the scientists blocked the main route into the hippocampus under other circumstances, the strength of its connections remained unaltered. Most 'outrageously luminous' galaxies ever discovered Astronomers have observed the most luminous galaxies ever seen in the universe. Researchers used the 50-metre diameter Large Millimetre Telescope — located on the summit of Mexico's Sierra Negra — the largest and most sensitive single-aperture instrument in the world for studying star formation. Research shows humans and lions can coexist Researchers at the University of Glasgow have been able to answer the question that says that humans and lions can coexist through the creation of community conservancies - privately protected areas that engage local people in conservation and ecotourism. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 reasons not to buy Apple's new iPhone SE iPhone SE may be the latest smartphone in Apple’s portfolio, but it may not be the best handset to buy for most people. We take a look at 7 reasons not to buy iPhone SE in India, especially at a price tag of Rs 39,000... iPhone SE at Rs 39,000 is a clever move from Apple: Analysts ​If one goes by the popular view, Apple may appear to have dissapointed Indian fans with its pricing of the all-new iPhone SE. However, analysts disagree as they see the iPhone SE's India pricing as a smart move by Apple. Apple iPhone SE to launch in India on April 8 Beetel Teletech Limited has announced that it will offer Apple's newest iPhone, iPhone SE, beginning April 8 at its over 3,500 retail outlets across India. More Technology News»

		Education
		Government working on aptitude test for school students The HRD ministry is developing an aptitude test that will help school students assess their areas of interest so that they can choose and pursue right courses. It has formed a task force comprising officials of CBSE, NCERT and psychometric experts for developing a "prototype" of this proposed test. Hungary mulls education reforms after protests says media Hungary is considering reforms to its public education system, a senior official said on Tuesday, following three major protests in two months against the centre-right government's centralized control over schools. Delhi University among world's elite, again It may have dropped one notch from last year, but Delhi University again ranks among the world's top 20 institutions for development studies. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		L&T's construction arm bags orders worth Rs 3,205 crore Mumbai, Mar 23 () Engineering major Larsen & Toubro's today said the construction arm has received orders worth Rs 3,205 crore across various business segments. L&T Construction's buildings and factories division bagged orders worth Rs 2,018 crore. Swara didn't know she'll play mother in 'Nil Battey Sannata' Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Actress Swara Bhaskar, who will be seen in the Ashwini Iyer Tiwari directorial "Nil Battey Sannata", says she did not know that she would be essaying the role of a mother in the film. 'The Jungle Book' actor to begin international tour in India Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Child actor Neel Sethi, who will be essaying the role of Mowgli in the new "The Jungle Book", will commence his international promotional tour for the film in India later this month. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		No new conditions from PDP accepted: BJP New Delhi, Mar 23 () BJP today asserted that it has not accepted any new conditions from PDP and threw the ball in Mehbooba Mufti's court, saying her party has to make the next move for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. Indians injured in Brussels attacks recovering: Sushma Swaraj New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The two Indians who were injured in the terror attacks in Belgium's capital Brussels on Tuesday are recovering well, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday. Deonar fire: Action will be taken based on report: Javadekar New Delhi, Mar 23 () Even as an infant died allegedly of suffocation in a locality near Deonar dumping ground where a fire has been raging since last week, Environment Ministry today said future course of action will be taken after a two-member probe team submits its report on Monday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Tamil Nadu duo held for 2013 BJP HQ blast in Bengaluru Two more people were arrested in connection with the blast triggered in front of the state BJP headquarters in Malleswaram on April 17, 2013. Top NAAC grade may earn colleges autonomy: Govt Colleges which have bagged high National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) ratings for 10 consecutive years can apply for autonomous status, Union HRD minister Smriti Irani said here on Tuesday. All they need is a nod from their respective universities. Dashboard to make Bengaluru cops more Twitter-friendly Bengaluru police have now become more Twitter-friendly. With the introduction of dashboard, a customized software developed by Twitter, the process of receiving tweets, forwarding them to officers concerned and following them up is now automated. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tension in HCU, Kanhaiya denied nod to address students Hyderabad, Mar 23 () JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar was today denied permission to address a meeting in the Hyderabad Central University(HCU) amid escalating protests over resumption of duty by controversial Vice Chancellor Appa Rao Podile. Telangana to give exclusive package for NRIs to boost tourism Hyderabad, Mar 23 () In a move aimed at boosting the tourism industry, Telangana government will come up with an exclusive package for NRIs to attract their friends and acquaintances in foreign countries to visit the youngest state. Govt. should pass Rohith Vemula Act: Kanhaiya Jawaharlal Nehru University students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who is on a visit to Hyderabad University, today said that the Centre should pass the Rohith Vemula Act as soon as possible. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Women members of Southern Railway Mazdoor Union gherao official in Chennai The chief commercial manager of Southern Railway , credited with taking many steps to fight institutionalised corruption and introducing people-friendly measures, was allegedly gheraoed by women members of Southern Railway Mazdoor Union (SRMU) on Tuesday. ED attaches Rs 4.5 cr assets of 'Subhiksha' group Chennai, Mar 23 () Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 4.5 crore in connection with its money laundering probe against retail store chain 'Subhiksha' in the alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 77 crore. Tamil Nadu forest officials destroy wildlife trophies Forest officials of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday destroyed 42 wildlife trophies, including 20 elephant tusks, 18 leopard nails and four leopard teeth. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Another class XI girl hangs herself 10th Student Suicide In 2 Months In City NCB to expand 'Healthy Campus' initiative Officials of the Ahmedabad zonal unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and members of the 'Healthy Campus' initiative across Gujarat held a 'leaders' meet' at a city hotel on SG Road on Tuesday. '10 departments may not be reporting all RTI applications' Information Commission Suspicious Of Massive Drop In RTI Queries More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Students showcase talent at science fair A two-day mega Science Fair was organised at Delhi Public School, Allahabad, where students exhibited their talent in various competitive events and interacted with experts. 'Eco-friendly nuke power better than fossil fuel' Interacting with the senior scientists of the institute, the senior official touched on a wide variety of areas where nuclear science is of importance to the country. MEMU train between Allahabad, Kanpur More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Squad to ensure city has a happy Holi The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and police have jointly formed a squad to conduct inspections in shops selling harmful colours that are high on chemicals or toxic substances. 3rd sandalwood tree axed within 4 days in Phulbani Morning classes in schools from April 2 In the wake of rising temperature, the state government on Tuesday declared morning classes in schools from April 2.No school will remain open after 11am, according to the government order. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal gets two new trains for Jaipur In continuation with announcement of new trains, on Tuesday, two more trains were added to the list which will pass through Bhopal junction. The new trains will travel from Jaipur to Madure and from Jaipur to Tirupati. State government to amend Land Lease Act Madhya Pradesh government will amend Land Lease Act to protect rights of sharecroppers, with plans afoot to prepare a road map to double income of farmers in next five years. State government to amend Land Lease Act Madhya Pradesh government will amend Land Lease Act to protect rights of sharecroppers, with plans afoot to prepare a road map to double income of farmers in next five years. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Rohtak PGI medicos in Dock for hiring 'Munnabhais' to skip duties The medicos have not just befooled the authorities of PGIMS Rohtak but have also risked lives of several patients who were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the only referral hospital for the neurology in Haryana. Lalit Kala Akademi's annual exhibition begins The Annual Art Exhibition 2015-16 by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi was inaugurated at Punjab Kala Bhawan. ​Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Punjab, Haryana and Administrator, Chandigarh was the chief guest and Parimal Rai, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator was the guest of honor at the occasion. Captain Amarinder Singh kin's Swiss a/cs came under lens during UPA era Did someone in the UPA government try to frame former Congress chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh before the 2012 Punjab assembly elections or was the Income Tax (I-T) evasion probe, started against his wife and son in 2011, a genuine one? More Chandigarh News»

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