[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex rises over 200 points on global cues

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, April 21, 2016
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		Business
		Sensex rises over 200 points on global cues Rupee down 5 paise vs dollar in early trade India headed for top slot in global LED bulb market India is poised to emerge as the largest market for lighting systems based on LEDs (light-emitting diodes), thanks to the Narendra Modi-led government's UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme for replacing all inefficient bulbs with these energy-efficient lamps. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rescued circus elephant 'Rhea' reunited with her long lost sisters 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. More Environment News»

		World
		UK celebrates 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II Britain celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday with tributes to a popular monarch who has steered it through the decline of empire and a wave of scandals to the internet age. Xi Jinping takes more direct command over military Bolstering his status as China's most powerful leader in decades, Chinese President Xi Jinping has assumed a more direct role as head of the country's powerful armed forces with the new title of commander-in-chief of its Joint Operations Command Center, state media and analysts said on Thursday. Satellite to monitor China-Pak Eco Corridor projects A satellite to monitor execution of development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to launch in June 2018. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the China Great Wall Industry Cooperation (CGWIC) signed an agreement to this effect. More World News»

		Science
		Scientists develop model to predict Indian monsoon in advance A team of Swiss scientists has developed a novel prediction approach that can forecast Indian monsoon's yearly onset and withdrawal significantly earlier than from previously available methods. Mice in space showed liver damage after two weeks Miami, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -Lab mice that spent just two weeks in orbit showed early signs of liver damage upon returning to Earth, raising concern about what long-duration spaceflight might do to humans, researchers said Wednesday. World's oldest message in a bottle discovered London, April 20, 2016 (AFP) -A 108-year-old postcard offering a shilling in exchange for its return to an English marine research institute is now officially the world's oldest message in a bottle after being recovered in Germany. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 things to know LeEco's first driverless car Chinese smartphone maker LeEco (formerly LeTV) showcased its first Supercar at an event in Beijing. Microsoft to stop production of Xbox 360 gaming consoles Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it would stop production of its popular Xbox 360 video game console, which helped the company gain a firm foothold in the market. 10 IT giants who changed their appraisal system IT companies worldwide are ditching the traditional bell curve appraisal system. More Technology News»

		Education
		Teaching dance as art, not just shaking a leg Learning music or dance has now taken centre-stage. Just 50 years ago, women performing in public were looked down upon. Since then we have had pioneers like Rukmini Devi and Vallathol building institutions like Kalakshetra and Kalamandalam. Mission admission: The science of computing Ever since the IT boom, a degree in computer science has been a sought after course by students at the UG level and has been perceived as a lucrative option to start a career. CBSE asks schools to keep student bags light Aiming to keep bags of school children light, CBSE has suggested that teachers should discourage senior students from carrying heavy reference books while schools may continue to keep books of kids up to class II in the school. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		HC admits appeals by two convicts in multiple blasts case Mumbai, Apr 21 () The Bombay High Court today admitted the appeals filed by two persons convicted recently under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) for the 2002-2003 multiple blasts and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Nobody can stop Shilpa Shinde from working in Maharashtra: MNS Mumbai, Apr 21 () Seeking to give a "Marathi" angle to the replacement of Shilpa Shinde with another actress on a popular show, the cine wing of the Raj Thackeray-led MNS today said they will take "action" against those producers and channels who will not let the TV star work in the state. 11-yr-old dies fetching water from well in drought-hit Beed Mumbai, Apr 21 () In the second drought fatality in a span of two days, an 11-year-old boy died while fetching water from a well in drought-hit Beed district of Marathwada today. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		India sees 24 percent more air travellers in January-March quarter New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) India's domestic carriers ferried 24.03 percent more passengers in the first quarter of the current calendar year -- 23.03 million, against 18.55 million in the like quarter of last year, official data showed on Thursday. FIR may be against North & East civic bodies by Delhi Govt New Delhi, Apr 21 () The Delhi government may file FIR against the North and East civic bodies for garbage burning at the Ghazipur and Bhalswa landfill sites amid concerns that the toxic fumes may offset any gains from the odd-even scheme. Anti-dumping duty likely on a chemical used by pharma industry New Delhi, Apr 21 () India is likely to impose anti- dumping duty of up to USD 279.78 per tonne on imports of a chemical used by pharma, agro and fragrance industries from China and Russia to protect domestic manufacturers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		India still lucrative destination for cyber criminals: Report Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) Although India has seen a steady decrease in the amount of spam originating from its land, it continues to rank as the third top source of overall malicious activity, including malware, phishing hosts and bots, a new report said on Thursday. Miss India runner-up dons a traditional avatar in Bengaluru She looked pretty in a sari, bindi and jhumki Accenture opens cyber centre in Bengaluru Bengaluru, Apr 21 () To expand its security presence, Global consulting and technology services firm Accenture has set up a cyber center here. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Causes for split irrelevant, we are for merger with CPM: CPI Hyderabad, Apr 21 () Maintaining that the reasons for their split more than half a century ago are "irrelevant" in present times, CPI today favoured an early merger with CPI(M) citing "general urge" among the people for unification of the Communist movement in India. Mamata Banerjee will be ousted, says CPI General Secretary Hyderabad, Apr 21 () CPI General Secretary Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy today expressed optimism of the TMC government being ousted in the West Bengal elections, claiming large voter turnout at the hustings so far points to the ruling party heading towards defeat. Depressed techie inhales nitrogen to end life Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) A young techie committed suicide by inhaling nitrogen as he was depressed over the failure of a mobile application developed by him, police said. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Brahmin Association to support AIADMK India Cements launches Raasi Concrete for Odisha market Chennai, Apr 21 () India Cements, engaged in manufacturing and marketing of cements, today announced the launch of Raasi Concrete cement in Odisha market. Stalin pooh-poohs Jayalalithaa's claim of no political interference in police dept's functioning DMK treasurer M K Stalin has pooh-poohed Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's claim that there has been no political interference in the functioning of the police department since her government came to power in 2011, More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Constable murdered inside city crime branch office Ahmedabad, Apr 21 () A 37-year-old police constable was today killed inside the high security city crime branch office here allegedly by a suspect of loot case, who escaped from the scene after committing the crime. D G Vanzara to begin innings as neta in 2017 state polls Vanzara was granted bail in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh Encounter case in September 2014, but had to stay in jail in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case. One dead, 20 hurt as hot water pipe bursts at Adani plant One person was killed and 20 others injured after a hot water pipeline of a boiler exploded at the Adani Power Ltd (APL) plant in Mundra on Wednesday afternoon. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		In UP, JD(U) set for mahagathbandhan State president of Janata Dal (United) Suresh Niranjan on Wednesday said that the party would form a grand alliance, 'Mahagathbandhan', headed by Nitish Kumar to contest assembly elections in UP. No rules as UP board recognises schools Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has granted recognition to 682 unaided schools across the state without ensuring whether they fulfill eligibility criteria for the same. Cong tells workers to focus on Muslim-Dalit formula The Congress leadership has planned to focus on Dalit-Muslim formula to win more assembly seats in the district in the forthcoming UP assembly elections. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Jagannath temple selling land to raise Rs.1,000 crore maintenance corpus Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) At 60,654 acres, Lord Jagannath could be the richest landlord among India's deities. About 395 acres of it is now being sold to create a Rs.1,000 crore maintenance corpus for the 12th century shrine here in the Lord's name, an official said. BJD to revamp media panel for better image On Wednesday, three spokespersons Pratap Deb, Pratap Jena and Sameer Dash met chief minister Naveen Patnaik to discuss the party's stand. Auto drivers threaten strike Autorickshaws plying in the city have threatened to go on a strike protesting against the app-based auto services by multi-national companies and various other agencies. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Shocker! Babulal Gaur touches woman inappropriately Bhopal, Apr. Bhagat avoids media, skirts queries on fresh assignment Alarmed by reports over “unceremonious” shifting of Arvind Menon, new organisational general secretary of state BJP unit Suhas Bhagat kept off media on Wednesday. Widow sets herself ablaze after feud over collecting water from hand pump A 37-year-old widow set herself ablaze after a feud with her neighbour over collecting water from a hand pump in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cong, AAP playing politics over death: Badal Chandigarh, Apr 21 () Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today alleged that Congress and AAP were playing politics over death and were "praying for destruction" of farmers of the state for their narrow motives. Captainain Amarinder interacts with Punjabi NRIs in US Responding to their "apprehensions" while interacting with different delegations of the NRIs at Chicago on his first day of the visit, Captain Amarinder told the NRIs that he was aware of their problems and the persecution they faced in Punjab at the hands of the Akalis. Chandigarh's U-turn: No skirt ban in discos More Chandigarh News»

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