[wanabidii] News Digest: Inflation seen at 5% in March; RBI to cut rates by 25bp

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		Monday, March 28, 2016
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		Business
		Inflation seen at 5% in March; RBI to cut rates by 25bp BHEL commissions 40MW hydro power unit in Bengal Sensex sinks 371 points to slip below 25K level More Business News»

		Environment
		Agasthiarmalai Reserve gets Unesco honour Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve is among the seven reserves, such as Beaver Hills in Canada and Balmbangan in Indonesia, added in the Unesco list this year. Inclusion of the site in the network would be a recognition of the conservation measures taken up there, say forest officials. These can help blackbucks survive in urban landscape Providing wildlife refuges even in the form of small protected areas in the increasingly urbanised landscape can help hoofed mammals, including blackbuck, survive, Indian researchers have found. 17 Indian explorers spellbound by Antarctica 17 young Indians have returned from Antarctica with breath-taking stories of its icebergs, icy winds, weather and inhabitants - penguins, seals, whales and sharks. The expedition studied the impact of climate change to promote renewable energy sources, sustainability and preserve the earth's ecosystem. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria's Palmyra can be restored 'in five years' Syria's antiquities chief said on Monday that his department would need five years to restore the ancient ruins of Palmyra damaged by the Islamic State jihadists. The Islamic State sparked a global outcry when they started destroying Palmyra's treasured monuments after taking the city in May 2015. Storm Katie bring outages, traffic chaos to France, UK Tens of thousands of homes were without power in northwestern France early on Monday after the region was pounded overnight by winds gusting to hurricane force that also triggered flight cancellations and power outages in southern England. B'desh HC rejects bid to challenge Islam as state faith Bangladesh high court on Monday rejected a petition by secular activists that challenges the constitutional provision recognising Islam as the state religion of the Muslim-majority nation. In its order, the high court said the petitioners do not have the right to file the writ petition. More World News»

		Science
		Buoys to better predict weather Patterns in Tamil Nadu To understand this unpredictable phenomenon and predict weather patterns more accurately in peninsular India, scientists conducted several experiments by installing oceanographic instruments along the Kerala coast to get a better insight into the sea-swelling event. Most female childhood cancer survivors able to conceive: Study Most women who have survived childhood cancer have a good chance of conceiving as the impact of modern chemotherapy regimens on the likelihood of becoming pregnant is generally small, says a study. Planet Nine: Scientists find more evidence that hidden planet is sitting at the edge of our solar system Objects have been spotted moving around unusually at the edge of our solar system. And the best explanation for the strange orbits is the mysterious Planet Nine, according to one of the scientists who has argued that the hidden planet exists. More Science News»

		Technology
		This iOS 9.3 bug can crash your shiny new iPhone The problem is leaving people unable to open links if they click on them in Safari, Messages, Mail and a range of other apps. 12 amazing facts you probably didn't know about Microsoft But how much do you really know about Microsoft? Here are 12 things you probably never knew about the biggest name in the PC business. iOS 9.3: 7 features in new iPhone and iPad update iOS 9.3 is the biggest incremental iPhone and iPad update in several years, as Apple has new software features that go as far as changing your sleeping habits. More Technology News»

		Education
		Govt to fund scholars for post-doc research in India In a bid to prevent brain drain, the government has embarked upon a scheme to fund pure science scholars who have completed their PhDs, to enable them continue their post-doctoral research in India. Don't want interference on campus: JNU vice-chancellor Jagadesh Kumar "JNU is an autonomous organisation and it can solve its challenges using its internal mechanisms. Like any other university, we do not desire any external interference," JNU Vice-Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar said. 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. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire at Deonar dumping zone BJP's 'handiwork': Sena Mumbai, Mar 28 () Maharashtra Environment Minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam today alleged that the recent incidents of fire at the Deonar dumping ground were the "handiwork" of BJP and that the ruling party was trying to gain political mileage out of the issue. 10 new players apply to Irdai to start operations in India Mumbai, Mar 28 () Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has received applications from ten new players to start operations in the country, a senior official said here. Charge sheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case Mumbai, Mar 28()In fresh trouble for NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today filed a 17,400 page charge sheet against the former state minister in a case of alleged kickbacks received in the award of contract of central library of Mumbai University at Kalina campus here. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Do not yield to pressure from PACL: Sebi tells investors New Delhi, Mar 28 () As it tightens the noose on PACL for refunding over Rs 49,000 crore raised through illegal money pooling activities, Sebi has cautioned investors against yielding "to any pressure" from the group or its agents for converting existing schemes. Ola to offer motor insurance to drivers along with Bajaj Allianz India's leading mobile app for transportation, Ola has partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to provide motor insurance solutions to its driver partners. Govt notifies Aadhaar Act New Delhi, Mar 28 () The Centre has notified the new Aadhaar Act which gives the numbers assigned by it a statutory backing for transfer of subsidies and benefits to people eligible for them. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BBMP budget focuses on security, infrastructure and art and culture BJP continues protest against Anti-Corruption Bureau Bengaluru, Mar 28 () Opposition BJP today continued its protest both inside and outside the state legislature, demanding withdrawal of the newly created Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made it clear that there was no question of going back. BBMP presents Rs 8,900 crore budget for Bengaluru The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) budget for the year 2016-17 was presented on Monday with a total budget outlay of Rs 8994.41 crore. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		YSRC disrupts AP Assembly over Agri Gold payment default issue Hyderabad, Mar 28 () The opposition YSR Congress today disrupted the Andhra Pradesh Assembly proceedings, demanding that an adjournment motion it moved on Agri Gold firm's alleged payments default issue be taken up for immediate discussion. Classes resume in HCU amid boycott call by JAC Hyderabad, Mar 28 () Classes today resumed in Hyderabad Central University after being suspended since March 23, amid a fresh boycott call given by Joint Action Committee for Social Justice (JAC) which is leading the protest on Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula's suicide issue. Applications invited Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) has invited applications for admission to post graduate diploma in management (PGDM), banking, insurance and financial services, retail marketing, PGDM- international business, PGDM- human resource managrment and executive PGDM. The last date for sending the applications is March 31, 2016. For further details visit www.ipeindia.org More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Charges against me a lie, Kanchi seer tells court Chennai, Mar 28 () Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi today told a court here that the charges made out against him by the prosecution in the auditor Radhakrishnan assault case were a "lie". Railway union's tactics aimed at stalling transfer orders The recent picketing by women staff at a senior railway official's chamber and filing of a counter-FIR against him was allegedly a pressure tactic by the Southern Railway Mazdoor Union (SRMU). It was to coerce Southern Railway to revoke a recent administrative order to transfer commercial staff, many of whom have been working in their position for several years. Tamil Nadu election: Modi, Amit Shah to campaign for BJP in Coimbatore Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president Amit Shah and Union ministers like M Venkaiah Naidu will visit Coimbatore to campaign for the party ahead of the May 16 assembly election in Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Alcock Ashdown loses Rs 600 crore biz Co Slapped Fine For Failing To Honour Order Demand for housing loan up by 21% in Gujarat Increase in affordability, investment by non-Gujaratis in real-estate and rise in number of affordable housing projects have propelled demand for home loans in third quarter of the current fiscal. Rs 2cr evasion in betel nut imports detected The Surat unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) along with Ahmedabad zonal unit has detected Rs 2 crore of duty evasion by a firm based in Surat SEZ on imports of betel nuts. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Notorious dacoit Shiva Patel, having Rs 55,000 cash reward on his head, held in Madhya Pradesh This Sangam youth brigade vows to wear headgear A group of two-wheeler riders on Sunday took the oath to always wear helmets while riding their vehicles. Clashes between two groups over old enmity Old enmity led to clashes between two communities in Jhau Miya Ka Purwa and its adjoining areas under Mauaima police station on Sunday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha CM voices concern over tardy progress in proposed UMPP Bhubaneswar, Mar 28 () Voicing concern over tardy progress in the proposed Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) at Bedabahal in Sundargarh, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help for early initiation of the bidding process and quick implementation. Odissi guru Ramani Ranjan Jena dies Eminent Odissi exponent Ramani Ranjan Jena died at his native village, Remuna, in Balasore district on Saturday.He was 75. GoAir flights rescheduled for summer The Bhubaneswar-Delhi GoAir flight will be out of operation from Monday till June end.The carrier has taken a decision to reschedule some flights for summer. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Hoardings are down, but Bhopal Municipal Corporation can't track owners In pursuit of recovery of arrears from outdoor advertising billboard BMC has not been able to establish the identity of defaulters and find their addresses. Dowry: Delhi ATC woman books hubby A woman air traffic controller posted in New Delhi was harassed for Rs 20 lakh dowry by her husband and Bhopal based in-laws. Bhopal Municipal Corporation budget on April 2, may focus on Smart City Implementation of the smart city project is likely to take centre stage the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's second budget on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		To meet Jat deadline, Haryana Cabinet clears quota bill Chandigarh, Mar 28 () Aiming to meet the April 3 deadline set by Jats, the Haryana Cabinet today passed a Bill to provide reservation to the community in government jobs and education, paving the way for tabling of the proposed legislation in the Assembly before March 31. Haryana Cabinet clears Jat reservation Bill Chandigarh, Mar 28 () The Haryana Cabinet today passed a Bill to provide reservation in government jobs and education to Jats who had set an April 3 deadline for their demand to be met following their violent agitation last month. HMT employee commits suicide in Pinjore More Chandigarh News»

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