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		Saturday, April 23, 2016
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		Business
		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. Singapore Airlines spreads wings in India with Scoot The Singapore Airlines (SIA) group is now the biggest foreign airline in India in terms of number of subsidiaries operating as well as the cities it flies to. More Business News»

		Environment
		Groundwater depletion shifting Earth's axis: Scientists Rescued circus elephant 'Rhea' reunited with her long lost sisters Cabinet approves changes in bill on afforestation More Environment News»

		World
		S African left leader threatens violence to oust Zuma The EFF has been demanding the ouster of President Jacob Zuma for several months, accusing him of corruption. EFF deputies regularly disrupt parliamentary sessions, sometimes shouting anti-Zuma slogans. Last year, EFF MPs were expelled from the assembly by security guards after fights broke out. 'Fresh strikes on Syria's Aleppo kill 12 civilians' The barrage of air strikes on Aleppo began around 10am, including the heavily-populated Bustan al-Qasr district. But the deadliest raid was on the Tareeq al-Bab neighbourhood on the eastern edges of the city. A civil defence member responding to the incident said 12 civilians had been killed there. Bangladesh professor hacked to death by 'Islamists'  Unidentified attackers hacked to death a university professor in Bangladesh on Saturday, police said, adding that the assault bore the hallmarks of previous killings by Islamist militants of secular and atheist activists. More World News»

		Science
		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. IIST scientists set on cool research feat at its new Cold Atom Lab Extinct whale's 1 foot long tooth found on Australian beach More Science News»

		Technology
		10 tips & tricks every YouTube user should know We bring to you 10 tips & tricks you should know to make the most of YouTube and make your video-viewing experience more enjoyable. Should Xiaomi launch a cheaper Mi 5i? Xiaomi’s latest flagship Mi 5 smartphone has received a lot of appreciation from both critics and consumers alike. However, there is another section of consumers who consider Rs 25,000 for a Xiaomi phone too much. Thinnest Macbook at Rs 1 lakh: 8 things to know . The all-new 12-inch MacBook boasts of more RAM, new processors and better graphics. Also, it for the first time ever that Apple has launched the Macbook in India on the same day as its international launch. More Technology News»

		Education
		School asked to remove negative remark from certificate The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights asked a Chembur school to issue an appropriate school leaving certificate, after removing the ‘problematic child’ remark which was mentioned in the one issued earlier. IIT-B to offer fast-track B Tech programmes Students at IIT-Bombay can complete their B Tech programme in just three-and-a-half years instead of four from the coming academic year. In the final semester, students are free to opt for internships, start work on their entrepreneurial venture or spend a semester abroad at any institute as an exchange student. Certificate course on introduction to languages of South Asia The Department of Linguistics at the Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute will run a certificate course on introduction to languages of South Asia, in June-July this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Two 'key persons' behind Deonar dumping yard fires held Mumbai, Apr 23 () Two scrap dealers, said to be "chiefly responsible" for the massive fires at the Deonar dumping yard in the city, were today arrested, police said. Maha govt cracks whip on industries polluting water bodies Mumbai, Apr 23 () Taking cognisance of commercial users, specially distilleries in Aurangabad, polluting water bodies, Maharashtra government has cracked the whip on such units by making penalties more stringent. Tiger Shroff considers himself a 'mazdoor' Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff says that he is a "mazdoor" who likes to work hard at everything in order to stand out in the film industry. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		India has made strides in tackling climate change: TERI chief New Delhi, Apr 23 () India has made strides towards providing "real solutions" to tackle climate change, TERI Director General Ajay Mathur said today, a day after the country signed the Paris accord along with more than 170 nations. Centre modifies SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for speedy justice New Delhi, Apr. Court to consider charge-sheet against Pachauri on May 14 New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A court here on Saturday set May 14 for considering charge-sheet filed against environmentalist R.K. Pachauri accused of sexually harassing a colleague in The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Colleges too had access to leaked chemistry paper CID sleuths investigating the leak of the II PU chemistry exam question paper suspect that the leaked paper reached many colleges in Bengaluru and other districts. Writer, actor write to CM, minister Kannada writer Na D'souza and actor LV Sharadha Rao on Friday came out in support of the Venkatappa Art Gallery (VAG) forum that wants the government to revoke its decision to hand over the gallery to a private firm. Under Cong regime, shunting of bureaucrats has become the norm The Congress government has been resorting to the practice of shunting out bureaucrats even before they have settled down. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Inter results out: Girls outshine boys Girls outdid boys in the intermediate exams, results of which were declared by the Telangana State Board of Intermediate on Friday. T govt ignoring school fee hike issue: Parents NTR Park will not be renamed: KCR More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		HC sets aside trial court order in murder case,acquits accused Chennai, Apr 23 () Setting aside a lower court order, the Madras High Court has acquitted an accused in a murder case on the grounds that the trial was not conducted properly. Social activist summoned to 2 police stations on same day The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) ordered the inquiry based on Venkatesan's complaint that he and his colleagues were attacked by AIADMK men while removing illegal party banners from roads in the two localities on December 31, 2015. 'Patent your innovations, claim authority' More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Director of DD centre in Jodhpur dies in accident Realty bites - believe it or not! IAS probationer has more landed property than all seniors Killer found, cops hunt for answers More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		People are still awaiting 'Acche Din': Akhilesh Yadav Allahabad, Apr 23 () Taking a dig at the BJP led NDA government at the Centre, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today the people are still awaiting for 'Acche Din' as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha elections held two years ago. "The people of UP must be cautious. Luggage thief arrested A notorious criminal who stole luggage and jewellery of passengers was arrested at Allahabad junction on Friday.Jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh and cash worth Rs 1 lakh was also recovered . Promotion of teachers on way Finally, the process of promotion of teachers of Allahabad University's constituent colleges has begun. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		AC, coolers for MLA's dogs and cattle Champua MLA Sanatan Mahakud not only lives in tlap of luxury but also ensured that his expensive dogs, cattle and sheep lived in comfort too. Pimp kept salaried sex workers: Cops Sunil Meher, who was arrested from Kolkata airport on Thursday for running a sex racket, employed several women by paying them nearly Rs 40,000 each every month. Raahgiri to focus on dying art forms The 15th edition of Raahgiri is set to turn into a platform for the revival of ancient and dying art forms of Odisha. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		9 Patanjali products samples sent to Bhopal for quality check After Maggi, Patanjali's noodles and other products of the fastest growing FMCG brand in the country are under scanner. Day after caught on camera for indecent act, Gaur summoned by CM Taking a serious note of the alleged misconduct by home minister Babulal Gaur, the BJP high command on Friday sought a detailed report of the incident from the state unit to decide next course of action. Sorry, can't provide addl security: MP cops to VVIPs Madhya Pradesh Police, already "overburdened" with law and order issues and Simhastha duty, have expressed its inability to provide with additional security for VIPs at the maha kumbh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PM's crop insurance scheme is totally ineffective: Kiran Chandigarh, Apr 23 () Describing the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojna (PMFBY) as "totally ineffective", Haryana Congress leader, Kiran Choudhry, today said the scheme should be modified to protect the interests of the farmers. Sukhbir launches two police apps Punjab government on Friday launched two mobile applications for delivery of various citizen centric services to people, taking ahead its commitment to transform the public perception about working of state cops. Eviction from shop: Summons to Sukhbir, SGPC president Advocate Bawajit Marwah, who is the counsel for petitioner Harbir Singh, informed that his client had filed a case regarding shop number 12, which situated close to the Golden Temple. More Chandigarh News»

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