[wanabidii] News Digest: Jewellers asked to clear excise dues with June payment

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, April 24, 2016
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		Business
		Jewellers asked to clear excise dues with June payment The Centre has asked the jewellers to settle the excise dues for March-May along with that of June and get themselves registered with the central excise department by July 1. The Centre had imposed 1 per cent excise duty on non-silver jewellery, which led to widespread protests by jewellers. RIL posts biggest quarterly profit in 8 yrs at Rs 7,398cr The company's refineries earned $10.8 on each barrel of crude processed as against $10 a year earlier.RIL's earnings beat analyst estimates of Rs 7,010 crore, according to Bloomberg. Apple hikes iPhone prices by steep 29% Apple has increased prices of iPhones in India.The surprise revision in retail prices comes at a time when the company's new device SE got a poor response and managed to sell only a few thousand units. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi Zoo to have a butterfly park Home to over 1,300 animals and birds, the National Zoological Park in Delhi is gearing up to set up a butterfly park. This will become one of the main attraction factors for children, the authorities said. Groundwater depletion shifting Earth's axis: Scientists Rescued circus elephant 'Rhea' reunited with her long lost sisters More Environment News»

		World
		British Airways flight late by 2 hrs due to staff crunch A London-bound British Airways plane was forced to wait for up to two hours at John F Kennedy International Airport after check-in desks were under-staffed. The airline provided only four staff to check-in 249 passengers onto the flight. The airways later apologized for the delay Pope tells teens 'happiness not an app' "Freedom is not always about doing what you want. In fact it is the gift of being able to choose the right way," he said. An estimated 70,000 teenagers were in Rome for a weekend of events to celebrate Francis's Jubilee year dedicated to the theme of mercy. North Korea claims successful test of submarine-fired missile North Korea said on Sunday that it successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine and warned of its growing ability to cut down its enemies with a ``dagger of destruction.'' South Korea couldn't immediately confirm the claim of success in what marks Pyongyang's latest effort to expand its military might in face of pressure by its neighbors and Washington. More World News»

		Science
		Over 50 children die of cancer in India every day, finds study Over 50 children in the age group of one month to 14 years die of cancer every day in India, according to a recent study which also highlights the significant monetary burden of the disease and lack of advanced treatment options in the country. Novel method identified to track progress of autism treatment among children The technique will provide clinicians and therapists with a physical measure of the progress patients are making with behavioural and/or drug treatments - a tool that has been elusive in autism treatment until this point, researchers said. Artificial intelligence used to combat poaching The research builds on the idea of green security games - the application of game theory to wildlife protection. Game theory uses models of conflict and cooperation between rational decision-makers to predict the behaviour of adversaries and plan optimal approaches for containment. More Science News»

		Technology
		9 new things about Apple we heard this week Here's a recap of the hottest Apple news during the week, from all-glass iPhone to iPhone price hike in India and much more.. LG K10 Review: Decent performer marred by bad pricing LG recently launched its first ‘Made in India’ smartphone, the LG K10 in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 13,500. We reviewed the handset to see where it stands. 7 reasons why Microsoft Windows phone is dying So, is it time Microsoft should give up on its Windows Phone business. Here are 7 reasons why it should. More Technology News»

		Education
		Engineering courses galore, but India has no data on how many engineers and of what kind In a young country where engineering is one of the most preferred professional careers, there is no clarity on the count of students who graduate in each discipline. Rejig teacher education body: Panel report A high-level committee has recommended overhaul of National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) and setting up of at least two teacher education universities in each state, besides bringing down the number of programmes for them to three. HRD minister Smriti Irani announces child tracking, other school initiatives "Introducing a child tracking system for over 200 million children all across the country to track movement class to class, identify drop outs," HRD minister Smriti Irani said in a series of tweets on the initiatives taken by her ministry in the field of school education. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Hrithik posts cryptic message online amid fight with Kangana Mumbai, Apr 24 () As Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut's bitter war continues, the actor, who has slapped a legal notice on the actress, has taken to Twitter, asserting that he believes in his strengths. "When people call you names, the universe is not testing whether you can prove them wrong. Hrithik Roshan goes cryptic online Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Amid the legal battle with actress Kangana Ranaut, actor Hrithik Roshan has posted a cryptic tweet about troubled times. Celebs wish master blaster Sachin Tendulkar on B'day Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Vir Das and Dhanush took to social media to wish Sachin Tendulkar on his 43rd birthday on Sunday, and to thank the cricket legend for making the country proud. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cong firm on demand for discussion on Prez rule in Ukhand New Delhi, Apr 24 () Congress today made it clear at an all-party meeting chaired by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan that it wants a discussion in Lok Sabha on the imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand, notwithstanding pleas by the government that the matter is pending before Supreme Court. Two 'outsiders' power AAP's social media blitz Morphed picture: Karat files complaint with police New Delhi, Apr 24 () CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat today filed a complaint against TMC MP Derek O'Brien for allegedly using a morphed picture of his being offered sweets by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Declare 'parental alienation' a crime: Rights activist Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) The central government should declare "parental alienation" a crime and make shared parenting mandatory in order to protect the rights of the children, an activist said on Sunday. No drinking water left even at the birthplace of Cauvery The irony can't be harsher. Talakaveri, the birthplace of the Cauvery river, has no drinking water left. ACs & coolers in short supply; deliveries, installation delayed Retailers are running out of stocks of air-conditioners and coolers in Bengaluru. Delivery and installation are taking inordinately long as demand for the machines has hit the roof due to the soaring mercury. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Palair by-poll to see fight between Cong and ruling TRS Hyderabad, Apr 24 () The May 16 by-poll to Palair Assembly segment in Telangana is expected to witness a contest between the ruling TRS and Congress as TDP and YSR Congress have decided not to field their candidates. ONGC to drill 17 exploratory wells for shale gas Hyderabad, Apr 24 () State–owned ONGC Limited is planning to explore as many as 17 shale gas and oil wells in both east and west coasts with an investment of around Rs 700 crore. We are still in the hunt: KXIP Captain David Miller Hyderabad, Apr 24 () They might be at the bottom of the heap but Kings XI Punjab skipper David Miller feels his team is still in the hunt in the ongoing Indian Premier League. "...we have got another nine games. In this tournament, even if you are down and out, you stay for the whole tournament. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Villagers decide to boycott Tamil Nadu assembly election People in Asanellikuppam panchayat on Sunday hoisted black flags on their houses to announce their decision to boycott the May 16 Tamil Nadu assembly election. Jaya, Karuna to file nominations this week Chennai, Apr 24 () The political temperature in poll-bound Tamil Nadu is expected to go up several notches as major leaders, including Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and DMK President M Karunanidhi, among others, are slated to file their nominations this week and intensify their campaign. Modi to hit campaign trail in TN next month Chennai, Apr 24 () Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a battery of top BJP national leaders will hit the campaign trail in Tamil Nadu for the May 16 Assembly polls starting first week of next month. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Voting begins in Gandhinagar, no election in five Taluka Panchayat seat The voting for the eight wards and 32 seats of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation began on Sunday. Till 9 am only six per cent of the 1.51 lakh voters exercised their franchaise. Teen dies in accident Bilal Pathan, 13, a resident of Dariapur, died of burn injuries sustained in an accident on Thursday.Bilal, who was under treatment at the Shardaben Hospital breathed his last late in the night. Gujarat needs an effective water regulatory authority: Water supply minister Vijay Rupani More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Joota', 'chakka' are smugglers' new code words in UP If you spoke to a UP policeman, he would tell you that katta stands for illegal pistol. But not anymore. Arms smugglers of UP have, over the years, evaded police action by conducting their business in code words which they keep changing and are thus hard to comprehend. 'AIMIM against communal forces' said in Domariaganj on Saturday that his party is not against any religion but opposes rising prices and communal forces.Owaisi reached here in afternoon amid protest by Hindu Yuva Vahini (HVY) activists. 'Mad rush of parents to admit kids to convents' Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that there is a mad rush of parents to admit their children to convent schools.Only a few want their children to get admitted in state-run schools, he added. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Man killed, six injured in honey bee attack A 62-year-old man was killed and six others were injured when a swarm of honey bees attacked them while they were taking rest in the shade of a banyan tree at Kabilapur village under Patkura police station in Kendrapada district on Sunday. Three siblings charred to death Police on Saturday found bodies of three siblings, all under the age of six, from a sty near their house at Patrapalli village in Sundargarh district. State plans to buy pulses from Centre Move Aimed At Checking Price Rise More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		EOW raids ADO, assets worth crores unearthed Several incriminating documents were seized from the residence of accused B L Kaushal, said sources while adding that he had been operating more than a dozen bank accounts. State to receive award for implementation of PESA Act Prime Minister Narendra Modi will award Madhya Pradesh for excellent implementation of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) on Panchayati Raj Day, on Sunday. DDs withheld: Excise lodges FIR against Canara Bank staff Madhya Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against authorities of Canara Bank in Katni district for withholding payments of 17 demand drafts (DDs) - worth Rs 7 crore - presented to it by the state's excise department. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Four persons including two cousins of Kaka arrested Chandigarh, Apr 24 () Haryana Police arrested four persons including two cousins of Ashok Kaka in connection with the murder of the Congress leader. Rohtak police today said that the accused have been arrested from Rohtak district late last night. After Khera, Bhullar granted parole, terror politics begins In a move that is likely to develop into a major political storm in Punjab ahead of the 2017 assembly elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) government on Friday released the 1993 Delhi blast convict, Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, on a 21-day parole. UGC grants special status to Khalsa College General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College, Patiala has been awarded 'College with potential for excellence' status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). More Chandigarh News»

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