[wanabidii] News Digest: Mercedes S400 launched at Rs 1.31 crore

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		Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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		Business
		Mercedes S400 launched at Rs 1.31 crore Mercedes-Benz brought in the luxurious S400 to India on Tuesday at Rs 1.31 crore ex-showroom Delhi. The S400 is for those who don't want a diesel nor the immoderate S500 with the massive V8. The S400 goes up against the other two German super luxury sedans, the BMW 7-series and the Audi A8L. Sensex zooms 438 points on dovish Fed Market benchmark Sensex surged by 438 points to snap a two-session losing run, tracking firm global trend after the US Federal Reserve softened its stance on rate hikes, while value-buying in recent losers also helped the index post biggest single-day rally in nearly a month. Anil Ambani unhappy with restriction clause Anil Ambani, who is seeking to tap the defence market with his newly set up Reliance Defence unit, welcomed the strategic partner concept, but isn’t happy with the clause that restricts one company each to the ten broad areas of manufacturing like warships, land systems and submarines. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bison coming 'home' to US Indian reserve after 140 years Descendants of a bison herd captured and sent to Canada more than 140 years ago will be relocated to a Montana American Indian reservation next month, in what tribal leaders bill as a homecoming for a species emblematic of their traditions. 3D models show how giant dinosaurs evolved Scientists have developed 3D computer models of the bodies of the gigantic sauropod dinosaurs to analyse how their size, shape and weight-distribution evolved over time. 'Troublesome lion' in fresh escape from S Africa park A lion named Sylvester that escaped from a South African national park last year has escaped again, a park official said on Tuesday. During his last escape, he roamed 300 kilometres from the park, killing 30 animals over three weeks before being shot by a tranquilizer dart fired from a helicopter. More Environment News»

		World
		France's Hollande drops plans to change constitution France's President Francois Hollande said on Wednesday he would not push ahead with plans to change the constitution, including a clause allowing convicted terrorists to be stripped of their French nationality, after parliament failed to agree on the measure. Trump lambasts Nato as 'obsolete' and demands reform Donald Trump has offered his bluntest assessment yet of NATO, calling it "obsolete" and insufficiently geared towards combating international terrorism, the "single biggest threat" in world. "NATO has to be changed or we have to do something. It has to be rejiggered or changed for better," he said. Htin Kyaw sworn in as Myanmar's president Htin Kyaw, a confidante of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, was sworn in Wednesday as Myanmar's president, ushering in the first democratically elected government into office after decades of military rule. More World News»

		Science
		Japan's century-old Sharp grabs foreign lifeline it will become Taiwanese. Single-shot, long-term male contraception in the offing A new single injection male contraceptive may provide rapid, durable and potentially reversible birth control for about a year, a new study has claimed, ahead of its first human clinical trial this year. Men currently have few options for reproductive control, including condoms and vasectomy. 3D models show how giant dinosaurs evolved Scientists have developed 3D computer models of the bodies of the gigantic sauropod dinosaurs to analyse how their size, shape and weight-distribution evolved over time. More Science News»

		Technology
		5 things you can do with Oculus Rift apart from gaming Almost four years after it began as a Kickstarter campaign, the Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset has finally started being delivered to customers. While it is a great product for gaming, it also has the potential to revolutionize other fields as well. 10 things to know about Google's biggest business Here are 10 things you probably don't about Google's search division, its biggest business... Google parent Alphabet launches landline service, Fiber Phone The new Fiber Phone service will be made available to a few US markets and later expanded to other cities where Google offers high-speed Internet. More Technology News»

		Education
		Smriti Irani announces benefits for women, disabled PhD students To ensure participation of more women and disabled students in PhD programmes, HRD minister Smriti Irani announced a slew of measures including a two-year extension for them to submit thesis papers. They will now get 8 years to submit their thesis, maternity leave benefit and migration facilities. Hungarian teachers hold walkout to protest education policy Hundreds of teachers across Hungary have walked out of class for one hour, demanding changes to official policies, including cutting bureaucratic tasks, allowing greater choice in textbooks, more funds for education and reducing students' mandatory school time. Fees upfront, no-refund policy play spoilers 'Fees once paid will not be refunded' in fine print on the admission forms of most coaching classes deters most parents and their wards from withdrawing their applications. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Lupin shares bounce back; up over 5% on value-buying Mumbai, Mar 30 () Shares of drug major Lupin today made a strong comeback, surging over 5 per cent, on value-buying at lower level after the company said the USFDA observations about its Mandideep facility were "minor in nature". It is not important to follow trends: Mandana Karimi Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) She shot to instant fame for her 'say-it-as-it-is' behaviour during her "Big Boss Nau" stint and then for her glamorous avatar in "Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3". Actress Mandana Karimi says she chooses clothes according to comfort and enjoys dressing up without following any trend. Aditya says I have long way to go: Bhumi Pednekar Mumbai, Mar 30 () Actress Bhumi Pednekar says filmmaker Aditya Chopra has advised her to continue working hard as he feels she has a long way to go in her career. Produced by Aditya Chopra, "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" was named as winner of the Best Hindi Film at the 63rd National Film Awards. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pvt investment, rural consumption must for India's growth: ADB New Delhi, Mar 30 () A revival of private investment and rural consumption is critical for India if growth is to remain strong in 2016-17 and the following year, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said today. Unions call nationwide strike on September 2 New Delhi, Mar 30 () Central trade unions today said they will go on one-day nationwide strike on September 2 to protest against unilateral amendments in labour laws and the governments' indifference towards their 12-points charter of demands. Vista Rooms to enter five new countries by 2016-end New Delhi, Mar 30 () Budget hotels aggregator Vista Rooms is embarking on an international expansion with plans to enter five new countries by the end of this year. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		K'taka mins splurged Rs. 11. 12 crore spent in 32 years for 'travel' An RTI reply has revealed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and 29 ministers had claimed Rs 11.12 crore as travel expenses in 32 years. Karnataka gets its first skin bank inaugurated Deformity surgery in a city-based hospital made her walk for the first time in 13 years More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad varsity students want VC to go Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Students and two professors of University of Hyderabad vowed after their release from jail to intensify their struggle till Appa Rao is removed as the vice chancellor. Andhra Pradesh government 'names' Urdu university after a Pakistani scholar TDP leader's kin eye forest lands for mining Setting eyes on reserve forest land close to the cement factories in palnadu region, an influential TDP leader is reportedly exerting pressure on the district administration to overturn the district level officials inspection report to get the mining lease. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		AstraZeneca to increase headcount at Chennai centre Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will increase the headcount in its global technology centre (GTC) here while it is on the lookout for acquisitions of information technology (IT) companies in the drug development space, said a senior official on Wednesday. Jaya, Karuna greet P Susheela for her Guinness record Chennai, Mar 30 () Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and DMK president Karunanidhi today greeted legendary playback singer P Susheela for entering the Guinness World Records for recording over 17,000 songs in multiple languages. Pawan Kalyan has great eye for talent: Sharad Kelkar Chennai, March 30 (IANS) Actor Sharad Kelkar, who makes his Telugu film debut with forthcoming actioner "Sardaar Gabbar Singh", said the film's lead actor Pawan Kalyan finalised him even before he auditioned for the role. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Guj Assembly: Cong MLAs suspended for ruckus in House Ahmedabad, Mar 30 () Fiftyfive Congress MLAs present in Gujarat Legislative Assembly were today suspended for the rest of the session after they shouted slogans in support of Patel quota agitation and threw 'lollipops' towards Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. NIA court sends Letter Rogatory to Pak govt for Bharuch double murder case Inspired by crime serials, housewife acts detective to find missing children More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Verdict in terror attack on Ayodhya temple on April 12 special court hearing the case of terrorist attack on the makeshift Ram temple at Ayodhya in Faizabad will pronounce its judgement on April 12. Widow dead, kin say in-laws 'murdered' her A 32-year-old widow was allegedly killed by her in-laws at Kukudhi village in the early hours of Tuesday.Initial police investigation revealed property dispute as the reason behind the killing of Sushma Devi. Chaitra Navratra: More booking counters, trains for pilgrims Preparations are on in full swing ahead of Chaitra Navratra being celebrated from April 8 to 19.Extra booking and enquiry counters have opened up at Vindhyachal station. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Repeated adjournments in House over Bolangir officer issue Bhubaneswar, Mar 30 () The Odisha Assembly witnessed repeated adjournments today with Opposition Congress and BJP members demanding a ruling from the Speaker on alleged breach of privilege by the sub-collector of Bolangir district whom they held responsible for the suicide by a farmer. Odisha politicians having more than 1 quarters return them Bhubaneswar, Mar 30 () Facing criticism for keeping more than one government quarters, Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra, Tourism Minister Ashok Panda and Congress Chief Whip Taraprasad Bahinipati have come forward to return one house in their possession. Toxic industrial waste awaits disposal in Odisha More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP Cabinet approves legislators' salary hike Following the hike in the MLAs development fun earlier this month, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved the salary hike of the MLAs from Rs. 71,000 to Rs. 1, 10,000 per month. The Chief Minister's salary has gone up from Rs. 1.43 lakh to Rs. Beware, cyber criminals on the prowl Does your mobile phone turn hot even on standby mode? Whether battery gets exhausted fast even when your cell-phone remains idle ? And have you noticed any data missing from phone or computer due to unknown reasons? Youth tied to train window, thrashed for 'stealing' water In a case of extreme brutality, a Jabalpur youth was allegedly tied to the window grille of a Mumbai-bound train and thrashed by three youths for drinking water from their bottle. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Shiv Sena men booked for assaulting Sikh passerby during protest in Nawanshahr 882 students receive degrees at MCM DAV Degrees were awarded to 882 first division holding students at the 44th annual convocation of MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. Errors in electoral rolls to be rectified More Chandigarh News»

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