[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex zooms post Budget, gains nearly 1,500pts

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		Saturday, March 05, 2016
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		Business
		Sensex zooms post Budget, gains nearly 1,500pts Despite initial scare on proposal like tax on higher dividend distribution, the much awaited Budget saw bulls prevailing upon the bears. Optimism multiplied with budgetary allocation on growth supportive fundamentals of nearly Rs 36,000 crore for infra and farm sectors. SBI granted operating licence by Myanmar Myanmar has granted operating licences to 4 more Asian banks, taking the number of foreign banks in Myanmar to 13. The approval gives the banks 12 months to demonstrate they can fulfill business plans laid out in their application to the government before they will be granted permanent licenses. Rajan to wait until April to cut rates again: Poll A majority of economists polled said RBI chief Raghuram Rajan would not repeat the surprise cut of 25 basis points he delivered just a few days after last year's budget, with 20 of 28 saying a cut was unlikely before next month's policy review on April 5. More Business News»

		Environment
		New octopus species found, claim scientists Scientists say they stumbled on this possibly new species of octopus while conducting research on the floor of the Pacific Ocean near the Hawaiian Islands. The octopus did not have fins and all of its suckers were in one row on each arm. Greenland ice sheet getting darker, ups melting risk Greenland's snowy surface has been getting darker over the past two decades, absorbing more heat from the Sun and increasing snow melt, a new study has found. The results show the trend is likely to continue, with the surface's reflectivity decreasing by as much as 10% by the end of the century. Fukushima will remain a source of pollution: Greenpeace Conservation group Greenpeace warned that the environmental impact of the Fukushima nuclear crisis five years ago on nearby forests is just beginning to be seen. The report came as the government intends to lift many evacuation orders in villages around the Fukushima plant by March 2017 More Environment News»

		World
		US Senator opposes F-16 deal with Pak A top Republican Senator while urging his colleagues to oppose the F-16 saleto Pakistan said that the country's "coziness" with terrorists has harmed the US military. However, despite the opposition, the US formally issued a notification regarding the sale of the fighter jets to Pakistan. China plans second railway link with Tibet The second railway will connect Tibet to other parts of China, expanding its connectivity with the Himalayan region. This will also increase its strategic options to rapidly move troops to the borders. This will be in addition to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway linking Tibet to inland regions of China. New Myanmar government to cut number of ministries The new government, which is to take office at the end of this month, will cut the number of ministries to 23 from the previous 36, officials said. Senior leadership of the NLD disclosed that the list of the new government cabinet will be announced on Sunday. More World News»

		Science
		NIT-K students develop quick accident relief module To provide quick help during road accidents, students from NIT-K have developed a comprehensive solution that automatically detects the collision and also ensures quick arrival of the nearest ambulance on the spot thereby ensuring timely response in cases of trauma. Using computer reduces memory decline risk Cancer: The signs and symptoms of the UK's most common forms of the disease While cancers can be caused by genetics and environmental factors that are out of our control, 30 per cent of cancers worldwide could be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle and being immunized against viruses such as HPV and HBV, according to the World Health Organisation. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 hidden features in Truecaller Truecaller is an app that you can install and use in your Android phone and resolve the mystery of apparently unknown callers by a single click. Here are seven tricks and tips that you can use to become a pro at using Truecaller. Does an extremist's iPhone contain a 'cyber pathogen'? A local prosecutor has offered an unusual justification for forcing Apple to help hack an iPhone used by a San Bernardino mass killer: The phone might have been "used as a weapon'' to introduce malicious software to county computer systems. 5 best & worst states in the US for IT salaries Here are the 5 states with the highest average wages for tech workers, and five states with the lowest wages: More Technology News»

		Education
		Another IIT aspirant 'kills himself' in Kota In yet another case of suspected suicide due to academic pressure, a 19-year-old student of one of Kota’s IIT coaching institutes was found hanging in his rented room, on Thursday night. 'Focus on 10 institutions will be a game changer' Claiming there has been a substantial hike in budget allocation for higher and school education, HRD ministry on Friday said proposals to establish Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) and turning 10 public and private institutions into world class educational institutions could be a game changer. Govt to offer IT courses to curb 'pirate' tutorials Worried about nearly 3.5 lakh engineering aspirants falling prey to 'pirated' IT courses on offer at tutorials, mostly in the Ameerpet area, the state government has made plans to introduce genuine courses sourced directly from developers. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Vanska, Matsuev, Mehta, Bocelli all set to make maximum music Four Acclaimed Orchestras Will Visit Mumbai This Year 'Woman held for husband's murder wrote threat letters seeking divorce' The 37-year-old woman from Kolshet in Thane, who allegedly killed her husband in connivance with her paramour a month ago, has led to the recovery of two “threat” letters purportedly written by the “unhappy wife pressing for a speedy divorce”, the police said. Man tries to set self ablaze at police stn, 1 held A 47-year-old man, Joseph Gonsalves, has been arrested for abetting the immolation bid of a 37-year-old man. The complainant Mukesh Sonawane, who is a market research executive, had torched the lower part of his body at Malwani police station on Monday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Mural magic on Delhi walls Delhi’s fascination with walks is never-ending, and the latest addition to these walks are the Street Art walks. Honoured for outstanding contribution Culturist and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria was recently conferred the Jain Ratna Award in Kolkata. Jain Sankriti Sansad, an umbrella organisation of various segments of the Jain community, conferred the title of Jain Ratna on Bhutoria in the presence of eminent individuals from the Jain community and leaders of different Jain organisations. No conclusive proof against Ishrat, Pillai had said in 2013 Former Union home secretary G K Pillai, who recently stoked a controversy with his remark on the Ishrat Jahan killing case,had said in 2013 that she had to be given the “benefit of doubt” as there was no “conclusive evidence” against her. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		eNose to sniff danger Thanks to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, which has come up with a nano technologybased portable electronic nose, popularly known as eNose, to sniff out explosives from the most congested of places. Govt to reclaim land abutting Sankey Tank The state has decided to reclaim 7.3 acres of government land adjoining Sankey Tank where a private builder has proposed to construct an apartment complex and a mall. Couple hurt as car diverted by cops on wrong route meets with accident A middle-aged couple sustained severe injuries when their car collided with a jeep after being diverted by police in the wake of protesting farmers heading to Bengaluru on Thursday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh mantri's son 'teases' woman, gets thrashed A 20-year-old teacher from Banjara Hills has alleged that AP social welfare minister Ravela Kishore Babu's son teased and tried to drag her into his car on Thursday evening. In the grip of the Reds? Revision of property tax rates on the cards Weeks after elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, the civic body said it is now mulling plans to increase the property tax rates for commercial and non-residential buildings. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		TN leaders pay tribute to Sangma Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah and chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday condoled the death of former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma. TN leader to head Cong's national women wing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday appointed Vilavancode MLA S Vijayadharani as All India Mahila Congress general secretary. Woman held at airport with Rs 2cr worth gold Customs authorities have arrested a 35-yearold woman on charges of trying to smuggle in Rs 2 crore worth of gold into the city from Kuala Lumpur. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Army man exonerated from charges of raping daughter A city sessions court on Friday exonerated a defence personnel from rape charges leveled against him by his two daughters. AMC issues notices to 1000 building for violation of fire safety norms The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has issued around 1000 odd notices to the high rise building in the city for failing to comply with the fire safety norms set aside under the General Development Control Regulation. Designed in Rajkot mammography machine wins international design award More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to root for Sanskrit in class XI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), which functions under the ministry of human resource development, would introduce Sanskrit in class XI from the coming academic session. Babuli Kol gang beats up labourers Dreaded dacoit Babuli Kol and his gang allegedly thrashed around a dozen labourers and sought “goonda tax“ (extortion money) from the contractors working on a road at Unchadeeh under Manikpur police station of Chitrakoot early on Wednesday . Allahabad High Court stays Centre notification on set-top boxes The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed a notification of November 14, 2015 by which the central government had made installation of set-top boxes compulsory for TV viewers with effect from December 31 last year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		IAS officer deposes before women's panel Senior IAS officer Taradatt on Friday deposed before the state commission for women (SCW) for the first time since his wife Indulata Das lodged a petition against him in 2014 alleging immoral conduct. Buddhist sites draw tourists to Jajpur A group of French tourists, including noted Buddhist researcher Anne Marie, on Friday visited Buddhist sites at Kaima, Tarapur, Deuli, Radhanagar and Langudi in Jajpur district. Women torch liquor shop in Kendrapada Women self-help group members torched a licensed country liquor shop at Tikhiri village under Marsaghai police limits in Kendrapada district on Friday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Batweshwer temples in Morena face mining threat Ancient Bateshwer group of temples in Morena- 300 years older than the famous Khajuraho temples- are facing threat from uncontrolled mining. Student suicides: CM warns action against schools, announces reforms panel Bhopal: After 5 suicides in 30 days in run-up to Board exams sent shockwaves in the state, an alarmed government warned private schools of legal action if teachers were found guilty of building pressure on students and pushing them to the brink. Sand mafia leads twin attacks on police, forester in Chambal Bhopal: Sand mafia went on rampage in Chambal, launching a murderous attack on a police team in Bhind and attacking forest staff and constable in neighbouring Morena late on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		High court urges law commission to recommend signing of Hague Convention In a rare gesture to ensure that India should recognize inter-country child removal as an offence and to have specific law on the issue, the Punjab and Haryana high court has asked the Law commission of India to intervene and make necessary recommendations for signing the Hague Convention on child abduction. Special workshop on jaundice outbreak in Shimla HP sewerage issues discussed in House More Chandigarh News»

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