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		Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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		Business
		'One-eyed King' comment misinterpreted: Rajan Will look into compensation issues in banks: Vinod Rai Vinod Rai, the former comptroller and auditor general and the current chairman of the banks board said he will look into compensation issues in banks. Fundnel-Impact Guru to transform social impact investing Singapore-based investment platform Fundnel has entered into a strategic tie-up with Indian crowdfunding platform Impact Guru to tap into philanthropic and investment capital from the Indian diaspora based in Southeast Asia and plough back investments into ventures that address social needs. More Business News»

		Environment
		Cabinet approves changes in bill on afforestation 'Paris climate deal will open up new market' This has long-term benefits for future generations of Americans, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said, adding that it also has shorter-term benefits for significant economic policy decisions that have been made in this country. 3 new primate species discovered in Madagascar The newly identified species live in the South and East of Madagascar and increase the number of known mouse lemur species to 24, researchers said. Mouse lemurs are small, nocturnal primates, which are only found in Madagascar - and they all look very similar with their brown fur and large eyes. More Environment News»

		World
		Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes off Ecuador coast The latest quake was centred 70km (44 miles) off the Pacific coast town Esmeraldas at a depth of 10km, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, not far from the epicenter of Saturday's 7.8 magnitude quake. Gunmen kill 7 policemen in Pak during polio campaign Fidel Castro speaks of death in an address Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro emerged from seclusion on Tuesday to muse about death and provide encouragement to his followers, in a rare speech at the closing of a Communist Party congress in Havana. More World News»

		Science
		EU set to charge Google over Android Brussels, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -The EU's anti-trust chief is widely expected to unveil anti-trust charges against Google's Android, the world's most popular mobile phone operating system, as she faces reporters on Wednesday. Smart cities may help combat air quality issues, scientists say An international team of researchers assessed the harmful effects of indoor pollution in order to make recommendations on how best to monitor and negate these outcomes. Lack of real-time air pollution data hinders simple safety precautions that could improve health and wellbeing, they said. Climate change: Is the 1.5C target a mirage? Paris, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -The Paris Agreement to try to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius was a stunning political victory for poor countries threatened by climate change. But scientists tasked with explaining how to get there are less than thrilled. More Science News»

		Technology
		21 hidden Facebook Messenger tricks you must try Facebook Messenger is one those ubiquitous apps that almost everyone uses on a daily basis and doesn’t really think about it. Google Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio arrives in India Google today launched its latest Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices in India for Rs 3,399. Both devices were launch along with the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P smartphone last year in October. Apple launches its thinnest MacBook with new Intel processors in India Apple has updated its 12-inch MacBook line of laptops with faster processors, Retina display, USB-C port and Force Touch trackpad. More Technology News»

		Education
		The business of commerce Aspirants who possess mathematical aptitude and a knack for analysis or logic can be cut out for such jobs. Those with a banking management background can get into nationalised, private banks or regional reserve banks. Staff Selection Commission postpones Combined Graduate Level Examination The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed its Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) Tier-1 to August from the original scheduled dates of May 8 and 22. Tamil Nadu medical admissions 2016: Application forms to be issued from May 9 The Directorate of Medical Education on Tuesday announced that applications for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in medical colleges in Tamil Nadu for the 2016-17 session would commence on May 9.  More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC raps MCGM for building illegal wall at dumping ground Mumbai, Apr 20 () The Bombay High Court today rapped Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) for constructing an illegal compound wall around the Kanjurmarg dumping ground in blatant violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. Ayesha Adlakha hopes to make a difference with her TV show Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Television actress Ayesha Adlakha, who plays a DJ in "MTV Girls On Top", is glad to be part of the TV show which celebrate girl power and attempts to shatter long-standing stereotypes. HC permits May 1 IPL match to be held in Pune Mumbai, Apr 20 () The Bombay High Court today permitted the BCCI to hold the May 1 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants in Pune, a week after it ordered shifting to other venues all post-April 30 matches planned in drought-hit Maharashtra. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sonia, Rahul never intervened in Ishrat Jahan case: Congress New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday said party president Sonia Gandhi and her deputy Rahul Gandhi never intervened in any administrative matter including the 'Ishrat Jahan case' during the United Progressive Alliance government. ASUS unveils six new 'ROG' series gaming devices in India New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In a bid to take the gaming experience to a new level in India, Taiwanese smartphone and notebook maker ASUS on Wednesday launched six NextGen gaming devices under its flagship Republic of Gamers (ROG) series. Cabinet approves changes in bill on afforestation New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to move official amendments in the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management And Planning Authority (CAMPA) Bill, 2015. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Karna govt to file appeal against Yeddyurappa's acquittal Bengaluru, Apr 20 () Spelling fresh trouble to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa within days after he was made the state BJP chief, the Congress government in Karnataka has decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against his acquittal in a raft of corruption cases by the High Court. Central forces deployed in Bengaluru after violence over PF Bengaluru, Apr 20 () Caught off guard by sudden eruption of violence during the garment workers' protest over the Provident Fund issue, authorities have deployed central forces in the city and clamped prohibitory orders. Introducing Fuel a Dream, a Crowdfunding Platform Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular way to raise money for innovative ideas and social causes. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Zerodha launches trading portal in Telugu Hyderabad, April 20 () Online brokerage firm, Zerodha, today launched its web based trading portal 'Kite' in Telugu. It also announced Zero brokerage on all equity investments and the start of its mutual fund business. Lycos announces launch of Brightcom Lycos, the global Internet brand, today announced that the company is working on a meaningful and widespread reorganization of the group. Reviving authentic Telugu dishes (Foodie Trail-Hyderabad) Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) Here is a restaurant with a mission to bring back authentic Telugu dishes becoming extinct, to connect people to their roots and relieve the magic of their ancestral homes. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		My govt stopped political interference in the working of police dept, Jayalalithaa says Crimes, especially crimes against women, have come down in Tamil Nadu after the AIADMK assumed power in 2011, said chief minister chief J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday. HC dismisses PIL against BCCI Chennai, Apr 20 () The Madras High Court today dismissed a PIL filed by former CBI Director R K Raghavan and others to restrain the Indian cricket board and its Chairman Shashank Manohar from effecting any adverse changes which will reduce BCCI's share of revenue from International Cricket Council Statement on Karunanidhi: Vaiko replies to Election Commission notice MDMK chief Vaiko has replied to a notice issued by the Election Commission on a personal reference he had made about DMK chief M Karunanidhi. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat: 468 more villages declared scarcity-hit Ahmedabad, Apr 20 () The Gujarat government has declared another 468 villages of parched Saurashtra and Kutch region as 'partially scarcity-hit', taking the total number of such villages reeling under acute water crisis, to nearly 1,000. Hoax bomb threat in Jet flight; one passenger detained Ahmedabad, Apr 20 () A Jet Airways Mumbai-Ahmedabad -Mumbai flight carrying 125 passengers and six crew members was today delayed after a bomb scare, which later turned out to be a hoax even as one person was detained after a chit with "bomb" written on it was recovered from under his seat. Woman sarpanch returns to Nanded to fight drought A woman sarpanch in southeastern Maharash tra who gave up and returned to her city life in the face of a massive drought is back to fight it out. Rajeshri Rathod returned on April 3 to Thane, where she earlier worked, to find a job when her efforts to improve the situation in Hiranagar in Nanded district failed. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Sangam boats to take the pre-paid route For those planning a trip to Sangam city but apprehensive that the boatmen might fleece them, here's good news. HC seeks govt reply to PIL on dismissal of IAS officer Kumar The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to apprise it within 10 days about the contentions raised in a public interest litigation (PIL), seeking dismissal of senior IAS officer Rajiv Kumar from service. Kumar has been convicted in a corruption case and has now been sent to jail. Miscreants rob Congman's son Unidentified persons robbed Rs 1,500 cash and other valuables from the son of a senior Congress leader near Supply Depot road under Dhoomanganj police station early on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		100 drinking water projects for urban areas launched Bhubaneswar, Apr 20 () As many as 100 drinking water projects, worth Rs 63 crore, were today launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to benefit people in 45 urban local bodies in Odisha. Firefighters in state to learn scuba diving The WTI will also impart skills in areas such as canoeing, yachting and handling boats in rough seas.Officials believe the WTI will increase security in sensitive coastal areas and boost patrolling along the coast. Aid for kin of dead K'jhar kids sought MLA Rabinarayan Nayak, who led a fact-finding team of the party to the village, said several others will die if the government doesn't take steps on a war footing. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Saffron brigade's kumbh embrace with dalits, tribals This Simhastha, the RSS-BJP combined is all set to woo dalits and tribals in Ujjain and send out a message of social equality. 'Officials to inspect works at gram panchayats, school bldgs' The first phase of rural visit and night stay will conclude on April 23 and a review will be done on April 24, the Panchayat Raj Day.The date of second visit and night stay will be decided later. Shivaji Nagar residents to be rehabilitated on priority In a bid to pacify government employees affected by proposed smart city project at Shivaji Nagar, state government on Tuesday said construction work at the site will not begin until the occupants are rehabilitated. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Badal asks Skill Development Mission to set up centres by June Chandigarh, Apr 20 () Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today directed the authorities to complete the construction work of five upcoming Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) by end of June to enable commencement of academic sessions from July. Mystery shrouds BJP leader's death in Rewari examination. We have sent the scene of crime team study the spot. In poll season, foreign jaunts a 'must' for Punjab's leaders Chandigarh, April 20 (IANS) The poll season is a busy time for politicians and certainly not for vacationing. But for Punjab's political leaders, it is also the time for foreign trips. The reason - wooing the strong Punjabi NRI network in other countries. More Chandigarh News»

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