[wanabidii] News Digest: China hints at retaliation against US anti-dumping probe

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		Saturday, April 30, 2016
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		Business
		China hints at retaliation against US anti-dumping probe The Ministry of Commerce of China (MOC) said that China will encourage and support its steel companies to defend themselves according to law, and China will safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its steel companies using World Trade Organization rules. Gold, silver extend gains on global cues, jewellers buying Gold edged higher by Rs 50 to Rs 30,300 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Saturday, tracking a firming trend overseas along with sustained buying by jewellers at domestic front. Silver too spurted by Rs 250 to Rs 41,850 per kg on strong demand from industrial units and coin makers. India's forex increased marginally to $361 billion India's foreign exchange reserves increased marginally to $361.60 billion as on April 22, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Government departments asked to hire only CNG vehicles In recent years, the share of government-owned vehicles has reduced significantly and departments are more dependent on hired vehicles. There are also reports of how availability of vehicles is often less when odd-even is in force and thereby causing huge inconvenience to the staff. Cambodia's last royal turtles on verge of extinction In a grim statement, the Wildlife Conservation Society said there may be "fewer than ten" remaining Cambodian royal turtles in the wild and that the minute population was under threat from increased human activity in the small section of Sre Ambel river where they still breed. Tigress found dead in Nagarahole reserve; third since Jan The field staff, who were on a regular beat, found the decomposed carcass of the animal, aged around 6.The wild cat is believed to have died two weeks ago. More Environment News»

		World
		Russia defends intercept of US recce jet over Baltic The Pentagon said the USAF plane had been flying a routine route in international airspace and that the Russian SU-27 fighter had intercepted it in an "unsafe and unprofessional" way. The CNN reported that Russian jet had come within about 30 metres of the US plane and had performed a barrel roll. 8 children, 2 tied up in backyard, rescued from Texas A late-night phone call to police about a crying child led to the discovery of eight children unsupervised at a San Antonio home, including a 2-year-old boy chained in the backyard and a 3-year-old girl tied to a door with a dog leash, authorities said on Friday. Bomb in Baghdad suburb kills at least 13 A suicide bomber driving a car killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 40 others on Saturday in an attack near a group of Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims in a southeastern suburb of Baghdad, police sources said. More World News»

		Science
		Spiders found to enjoy oral sex! Oral sexual contact is rare in the animal kingdom, except in mammals, where fellatio-like behaviours are known in macaques, lemurs, bonobos, hyenas, cheetahs, lions, dolphins and bats. However, cunnilingus-like behaviours, like the one shown in Madagascan Darwin's bark spider are even rarer. Weasel temporarily shuts Large Hadron Collider The world's largest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider at CERN outside of Geneva, has suspended operations because a weasel invaded a transformer that helps power the machine and set off an electrical outage on Thursday night, a CERN spokesman said. El Nino dries up Asia as its stormy sister La Nina looms Temerloh, Malaysia, April 29, 2016 (AFP) -Withering drought and sizzling temperatures from El Nino have caused food and water shortages and ravaged farming across Asia, and experts warn of a double-whammy of possible flooding from its sibling, La Nina. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 cool gadgets you should not miss this summer With each passing year, summers are getting hotter to handle. 6 reasons to avoid cheap smartphones like Docoss X1 Recently, it seems that a few Indian companies have started a trend of enticing prospective buyers with ridiculously cheap smartphones. It began with the Freedom 251, an Android smartphone priced at just Rs. 250. Now another unknown manufacturer, Docoss, has announced the X1, an ultra-cheap smartphone priced at just Rs. 888. Facebook India makes it tough to remove offensive content Facebook, the world’s largest social network, has made it tougher for offensive content to be taken down & will do so only if it gets a legal notice. More Technology News»

		Education
		First phase of NEET tomorrow, SC says allow exam to be held The first phase of the single entrance test NEET for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses across the country will be held on May 1 (Sunday) as the Supreme Court refused to accord an urgent hearing of a plea seeking modification of its earlier order. Now, SC hints at allowing state, pvt med exams Number of Indian students in US jumps 31% The number of Indian students in the US universities is nearing two lakh. According to latest official data released, the number is over 1,94,000, a jump of more than 31% in one year. Around 82% of academic and vocational students pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Building collapses in Mumbai; 6 dead, several trapped Five people were rescued from the debris of the building in Kamathipura area of Grant Road, which caved in at around 2pm, a fire brigade official said. Eight fire engines and three ambulances have been pressed into rescue operation. Shahid will star in the remake of Magadheera Sajid Nadiadwala will be remaking the Ram Charan Teja- Kajal Aggarwal's 2007 Telugu blockbuster Magadheera and it is confirmed that Shahid Kapoor would play Ram Charan Teja's role in the Hindi remake. Bombay High Court orders demolition of Adarsh Society building The Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the demolition of the Adarsh Housing Society building. The court also directed the state to initiate criminal prosecution against officers involved in the scam and to restore the plot. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Odd-even: 99.6 per cent compliance in phase 2, claims Delhi government Speaking on the impact of car rationing formula on pollution level in Delhi, transport minister Gopal Rai said, "DPCC data shows less pollution was observed in inner circle of Delhi. However, it was high in the borders areas." He said comprehensive data will be released on May 9. No diesel/petrol run taxis can ply in NCR from May 1: Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to extend the deadline of April 30 given to private petrol and diesel run taxis to convert to CNG, virtually banning the taxis being run on liquid fuel from May 1 in the NCR. Delhi diesel car ban to continue as SC adjourns hearing to May 9 More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mysuru gets a new grand hotel Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the hotel, along with MLA Tanveer Sait and Ministers RV Deshpande and HS Mahadeva Prasad Is Bengaluru the new Delhi? Like in a scene straight out of a Bollywood movie, 33-year-old Neha (name changed) was walking to her workplace one Saturday evening when three unidentified men in a car allegedly pulled up next to her, bundled her into it, and drove around for 45 minutes - threatening that she leave her boyfriend and the city for good, because she only "belonged" to one of the miscreants! I'm at peace with people now... my past was not so: Muthappa Rai A reformed Muthappa Rai, talks to Bangalore Mirror about his forthcoming biopic, his new life and all that's different in it. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Arrest of RGIA staffer uncovers gold smuggling racket The arrest of a ground staffer at the RGIA on charges of smuggling gold on Thursday was a result of a four-month long meticulously-planned operation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). HC nod to judges' recruitment in T, AP In a setback to Telangana government, the Hyderabad High Court on Friday dismissed petitions that challenged the ongoing recruitment process pertaining to junior civil judges and district judges and allowed the authorities to complete the selection process forthwith. Medico attacked by patient's attendants More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Senior IPS officer entrusted with all poll related works in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu government on Saturday appointed senior IPS officer K P Maghendran as DGP (Elections), entrusting him with all poll-related works involving police for the May 16 Assembly polls in the state. He was appointed on the directions of the Election Commission of India. 50 years of Dravidian rule has left economy stagnant: Sitharaman Around 12.45pm, as the Friday after noon azaan (call to prayer) came from the nearby mosque, union minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her campaign for the BJP candidate for Saidapet, V Kalidass. Nominations end, 6,800 in fray this poll Filing of nominations for the May 16 assembly elec tion ended on Friday with more than 6,800 nominations in the fray. On Saturday , the nominations will be scrutinised and on May 2, those candidates, who wish to withdraw from the race can do so. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Litigants lose Rs 1 lakh for filing frivolous PIL Two litigants from Bharuch district lost Rs 1 lakh for questioning a compensation of over Rs 100 crore to a Parsi family by the state government for acquiring the family’s land. Will write to DGP to hand over constable murder inquiry to some other agency: JK Bhatt Amid demands of CBI inquiry by the relatives of slain constable Chandrakant Makwana, Joint Commissioner of Police and acting CP JK Bhatt said they will write to the DGP to hand over the probe to any state agency for an independent probe. Apex court stays HC's contempt proceedings against Bar president In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed Gujarat high court from taking up contempt of court proceeding against Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) president Yatin Oza after the lawyer challenged a contempt notice issued to him by the high court. ​ More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UP cops taking community policing 'digitally' For the first time in the country, UP police is going to take community policing "digitally” to check the hated messages being circulated through social media and whatapp and resulting law and order crisis. Crime mapping to help cops track crime in real time Allahabad zonal police is all set to roll out a on web based crime mapping system. This new system will help khaki clad to track crimes in real time. Varun to ease farmers woes with donations from salary In a bid to strike an emotional chord with farmers battling drought-like conditions in the region, BJP’s Sultanpur MP Feroz Varun Gandhi is set to hand over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh each from his salary to the families of four farmers who ended their lives due to penury. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government hikes DA by 6 per cent Campaign against trafficking People, rescued after being trafficked, are leading a unique caravan campaign to create awareness against the unlawful practice.The caravan visited various parts of Jajpur and Kendrapada districts on Thursday and Friday. House disrupted over Odia debate The opposition on Friday stalled the assembly proceedings for the second day in a row demanding compulsory use of Odia in all official communications. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Heist attempt in PNB branch, building owner's son accused Teach finance in schools, says Rajan in MP Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Govind Rajan has advocated introducing financial literacy in school curriculum. Rajan also praised Madhya Pradesh for achieving maximum growth rate in the country. Rajan met chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday. RBI guv buoyed by Salamatpur's success story RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday visited Salamatpur village, 40km from Bhopal, to understand the success story of reverse migration by labourers, who returned to their village and set up business with help of a pharma company and a local bank. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		BJP MP raises transgender issue in Parliament Punjab gangster-turn-politician gunned down in Himachal Robber's strike at Haryana CM Khattar's OSD's hosue More Chandigarh News»

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